Since the Bronte sisters' journals, we've seen every kind of solo RPG and journaling game you can think of, with more pouring ...

While RPGs need to nail several elements to be wowed by the masses, the story is one area where skimping out is unforgivable. This is why players love RPGs with incredible thought-provoking ...

Isometric RPGs blend storytelling with tactical combat, challenging players with deep narratives and strategic mechanics. Complex isometric RPGs provide branching paths that deeply impact gameplay ...

In fact, the more time I spend with Obsidian's adventure, the more I've come to appreciate all the ways Avowed resolves some common RPG annoyances. From unlimited sprinting and ammo, to a simple ...

You're the creative director for the next up-and-coming RPG. You step on stage in front of an audience of eager fans (pretend we still do these things live), and after the reveal trailer rolls you ...

Lead a quirky cast in this colorful single-player action RPG full of heart, battles, and bonds that change everything. The world might be lonely, but you don’t have to be. The Lonesome Guild is ...

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Fair warning: this is going to be a fairly petty rant. But I'm baffled that in 2025 this is still so common in RPGs. To be clear, I'm not against the option of stealing things. It's when you can ...

This Swedish artpunk RPG boils down the rules even further to eliminate skills and make characters flavorful yet fragile. The world has already ended in this game and players are just trying to ...

Rally your allies for spectacular, combo-driven combat in a destructible world, where enemies take more damage when you use physics to destroy them. Harness powerful abilities and craft ever ...

If you actually want to feel like a survivor in a world that feels lived-in and brutal, where every strike in combat matters, then these low-fantasy RPGs might be for you. Just be prepared to die ...

Cass Marshall is a news writer focusing on gaming and culture coverage, taking a particular interest in the human stories of the wild world of online games. Winter of Atom is accompanied with ...