Summary
The genre ofRPGsis one of the widest and most diverse in gaming. From traditional turn-based games to action looter-shooters, almost any game with role-playing elements can be classified as an RPG.
That said, some games still emphasize the elements of classic RPGs that defined the genre in its early stages. Role-playing, character development, and deep and engaging stories; these are just a few of the things that make up a true RPG. Below, we’ll take a look at a few of the best examples of these aspects that you can play on PC right now.
Updated Jun 03, 2025: We’ve added a few more RPGs to play on PC to this list.
Last Epoch is an indie ARPG defined by its player-friendly customization options. Some ARPGs get too complicated for their own good, and while this complexity can be part of the fun, not everyone wants to stare at a build planner for days before even starting their character.
This is where Last Epoch shines. Each class has tons of depth thanks to each skill having its own separate skill tree that can be customized in several different ways. Last Epoch gives you the freedom to come up with your own build, the tools to do so, and just enough complexity to make it fun, all without forcing you to look up anything outside of the game or seek aid from another player.
Fallout: New Vegas is a spin-off of the main Fallout series, following the player-created Courier on their journey to find the person who attempted to kill them. Set in the Mojave Desert two hundred years after The Great War, the Courier must brave the wastelands of Las Vegas, now dubbed “New Vegas”, to search for their killer.
Fallout: New Vegas is considered the best Fallout game in the series, and one of the best RGPs ever created. It’s immaculate writing and RPG mechanics provide an immersive and personal experience, allowing you to create your own story of survival in the ruins of the Mojave Desert.
Divinity: Original Sin 2
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A sequel to the hit party-based RPG from Larian Studios, Divinity: Original Sin 2 is set in the world of Rivellon. Here, you are a Sourcerer, who must take on the savage Divine Order.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 is the golden standard when it comes to RPGs with deep character customization. There are so many ways to create your character that it can be paralyzing at first. But, if you’re able to make it past the character creation screen, you’re in for one of the best RPG experiences out there.
There are tons of different characters to talk to, lore to dive into, and quests to complete, allowing you to get completely and entirely immersed in the world of the game. Plus, with the option to play the entire game with up to three other players, you may share the experience with a group of friends.
Elden Ring is a massive open-world RPG that takes exploration to a new level. With its deep combat, you’re only limited in how you explore the Lands Between by how well you can fight against its inhabitants.
With hundreds of weapons and spells to specialize in, there is almost no limit to the number of ways you can build your character. While Elden Ring doesn’t feature much in the way of narrative and storytelling, the lore within the game is deep and interesting, if you have the patience to seek it out.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a story-driven CRPG with about as much depth as you could ever want. From the immense amount of race and class choices to the sheer number of mechanics, almost everything you do in Wrath of the Righteous can be done in multiple different ways.
This depth and complexity is one of the main selling points of the game, catering to a hardcore audience. If you want to play Wrath of the RIghteous, go into it knowing that you can’t do anything by half-measures; you’ll want to fully commit yourself to the experience. However, if you are able to do that, you’re in for one of the most rewarding games you’ll ever play.
Skyrim is one of the pillars of the RPG genre. With its massive open world and in-depth branching questlines, some players never even finish the main story of Skyrim and still come away satisfied with the time they spent in its world. It’s the type of game you can come back to year after year and always find something new.
There are tons of different ways to build and play your character, and mod support on PC makes everything about the game even better. Mods can add new quests, dungeons, storylines, and even entire campaigns, ensuring even the most experienced Skyrim players always have something new to try.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is essentially Dungeons and Dragons in video game form. This long-running franchise stretches back to 1998 when the first game in the series launched. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich RPG that has become an instant classic, setting the new standard for party-based RPGs and narrative depth.
As with other games in this genre, you’ll be able to form a party from a unique and colorful cast of characters. You have almost complete freedom over your character. Whether you resist the temptations of the Mind Flayer and fight against the darkness, or give in to the corruption and side with the forces of evil, the choice is yours.
Dragon Age: Origins was developed by BioWare, who was also responsible for the first two Baldur’s Gate games. Bioware even described Dragon Age: Origins as the spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate. In this RPG, you play as a Grey Warden, tasked with saving the world from the invasion of beings called Darkspawn, even as war spreads across the realm.
Dragon Age: Origins is defined by its deep and detailed lore that only gets better the more you explore. Speaking of exploration, there’s tons to do in the world of Thedas, from developing your cast of characters to romancing several candidates as you fight against the Darkspawn.
Persona 3 Reload is a complete remake of Persona 3, combining elements from the original Persona 3, FES, and Portable. With its updated gameplay, quality-of-life features, new mechanics, and overhauled graphics and cutscenes, Persona 3 Reload manages to capture the charm of the original game while still carving out its own identity.
The overhauled graphics and lighting look phenomenal on a PC good enough to display them, making Persona 3 Reload an absolute joy to experience. Whether you’ve played the original games or not, Persona 3 Reload is more than worth playing.
Disco Elysium is quite different from the other games on this list. This non-traditional RPG has you take the role of a detective with amnesia, allowing you to mold your character in a variety of different ways. How you grow your character, the choices you make, and the conversations you have all create an organic and unique experience for each player.
There are 24 different skills that you may develop as you progress through the game, each offering different ways to tackle problems in dialogue with other characters. Disco Elysium is defined by its freedom of choice, allowing you to get deeply immersed in your story. It also features some of the best writing and narration in the entirety of video games.
