Role-playing game
This genre originated from tabletop role-playing games. The user controls a hero or a group that must interact with non-player characters and fight against enemies. They all have various parameters, numerical characteristics, and specific abilities. The gameplay of role-playing games can be turn-based or in real-time. Role-playing games are divided into two types: some are focused solely on combat and provide the player with a wide range of combat skills and weaponry, while others offer greater freedom and allow players to complete certain quests without engaging in battle, using skills such as persuasion, stealth, etc. The second type of role-playing games features a deep world, an interesting storyline, and a large number of side quests.
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Best Games in the Role-playing game genre of 2003 (Game released)
Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Star Wars, Science fiction, Adventure
Game released: Mac, PC, Xbox, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch → 2 November 2004
Players:
9.1/10
Steam:
91/100
Metacritic:
90/100
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a fantasy role-playing game with a third-person view in the Star Wars universe. You can choose your path in this epic game...
Role-playing game, Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Free game, Exploration, Open world, Adventure
Game released: PC → 16 February 2009
Players:
7.1/10
Steam:
72/100
Metacritic:
69/100
A space MMO set in a shared sandbox universe, EVE Online lets players choose their own pursuits and shape the history of New Eden. Everyone plays on the same...
Role-playing game, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Exploration
Game released: NES, WonderSwan Color, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, PSP, Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, PC → 12 July 1990
Players:
9.5/10
Steam:
95/100
Metacritic:
71/100
Final Fantasy is a Japanese-style top-down fantasy RPG with turn-based combat. The game's story focuses on four heroes whose parents were killed during the invasion...
Role-playing game, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game
Game released: NES, WonderSwan Color, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, PSP, Wii, PlayStation 3, iOS, Android → 17 December 1988
Players:
8/10
Metacritic:
68/100
A turn-based role-playing game set in a fantasy world where an emperor summons monsters from a demonic realm to seize control. After the attacks leave them...
Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, Beat them all, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Post-apocalyptic
Game released: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch → 9 September 2003
Players:
8.7/10
Metacritic:
66/100
Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with RPG elements, pitting the player against aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and other enemies. The goal is to survive the...
Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Card game, Role-playing game
Game released: PC → 17 June 2004
Players:
9/10
Steam:
85/100
Metacritic:
78/100
A fantasy role-playing strategy game with turn-based tactical combat and collectible cards, Etherlords II returns to the world of Ether. Its five campaigns follow a...
Role-playing game, Strategy, Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Combat robots
Game released: PlayStation 2 → 15 June 2004
Players:
9.8/10
Metacritic:
75/100
A turn-based tactical role-playing game about mech warfare in 2096. After an unidentified group of wanzers attacks an E.C. base in Germany, the story follows two...
Role-playing game, Strategy, DLC, Hack and slash, In real time, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Free game
Game released: PC → 9 July 2003
Players:
10/10
DotA is a team tactical and strategic game with role-playing game elements, which is a popular modification for Warcraft 3: Reign of Chaos. In the game, each...