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...
Game released: GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, Android → 25 April 2003
Players:
8/10
Steam:
82/100
Metacritic:
81/100
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is a fast-paced top-down action RPG set in the fantasy universe of Baldur's Gate. The combat system is based on the rules of Dungeons...
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...
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, 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...
Role-playing game, Online, MMO, First-person view, Third-person view, Free game, Sandbox, Open world, Science fiction
Game released: PC → 30 January 2003
Players:
6.6/10
Steam:
62/100
Entropia Universe is a free-to-play multiplayer role-playing game in a sci-fi setting. The game world is divided between four planets, each of which presents its...
Role-playing game, In real time, First-person view, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Free game, MMO
Game released: Mac, PC → June 2003
Steam:
80/100
Metacritic:
85/100
EverQuest is a fantasy MMORPG set in Norrath, where players explore continents and regions, complete quests, and battle creatures. Players choose a race and class...
Role-playing game, Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox, Third-person view
Game released: Mac, PC → December 2001
Players:
9.5/10
Steam:
83/100
Metacritic:
89/100
This fantasy real-time strategy game focuses on combat rather than resource gathering. Mana and souls are the two resources used to summon units; capturing enemy...
Game released: Apple II, Commodore 64, FM-7, Game Boy Color, Mac, MSX, NES, PC-88, PC-98, PC Booter, Sharp X1, WonderSwan Color → September 1981
Players:
10/10
This fantasy role-playing game features turn-based combat and a first-person view as an adventuring party explores the dungeon beneath Trebor’s castle in search of...
Role-playing game, Fighting, In real time, Isometric, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Comics, Online
Game released: Android, Browser, iPad, iPhone, J2ME, Symbian → May 2011
TibiaME — real-time role-playing fantasy fighting game with comic book elements. You have to become a legend and prove your skills against other players in...
