Best best rpg on Reddit

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#1

Savage Worlds

4.5
(15)
"Savage Worlds: - pretty hard to power game."
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"I second the Savage Worlds suggestion!"
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"My old hometown library ran a *Savage Worlds* campaign."
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"Savage Worlds is my go - to recommendation for anyone looking for a new RPG."
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"Savage worlds. Like gurps but simpler to run"
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"I would co-sign Savage Worlds as a great option for this."
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"I would have to say Savage Worlds."
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"Savage Worlds. Seems right up your alley."
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"Savage worlds adventure edition."
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"Savage worlds. the main perk of this system is the easy straight forward creation of vehicles and weapons."
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#2

Lies of P

4.4
(5)
"Lies of P was absolutely fantastic as well."
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"If you like Souls. Try Lies of P."
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"Try Thymesia and Lies of P."
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"Lies of p was good/great."
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"Oh boy one of the most brutal souls like is Lies of P."
#3

Ironsworn

4.8
(4)
"My personal best Pokemon experience in TTRPGs was on Ironsworn."
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"It's an award winning ttrpg aimed at low fantasy play in a fantasy world."
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"Iornsworn: Starforged or coriolis my 2 picks!"
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"One you might want to check out is Ironsworn."
#4

Mausritter

4.5
(4)
"Did run my first mausritter game couple weeks ago. It was GREAT!"
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"Mausritter is perfect as an introduction. Extremely simple and to the point."
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"Mausritter is pretty cool."
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"I’ve been running Mausritter for my kids."
#5

Shadowdark

4.3
(4)
"I use Shadowdark's rules on the Shadowrim setting."
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"If you want kind of D&D but much easier to get started try Shadowdark."
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"Shadowdark is pretty good"
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"[Shadowdark] has a free quick start and is very friendly to anyone who has played 5E."
#6

Skyrim

5.0
(3)
"Once you get through the beginning, you’re on your own."
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"I'd say you should play a game with classes."
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"The perfect choice for someone wanting to get to RPG videogames."
#7

Baldur's Gate 3

5.0
(3)
"Baldurs gate 3? Kind of out there but I really liked it."
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"Baldurs gate 3... the world building is also phenomenal, near infinite choices on character buildings."
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"If you haven’t tried them, both Balders Gate 3 and Hogwarts Legacy are great RPGs."
#8

Bloodborne

5.0
(3)
"BLOODBORN."
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"Bloodborne and sekiro seem like the obvious answers."
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"Bloodborne, the best Fromsoftware game IMO."
#9

Genesys

5.0
(3)
"They were better than most adults I'd played with."
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"You want a flavor of Genesys I think."
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"Good options from other comments, but I’ll add Genesys as a solid recommendation."
#10

Final Fantasy VI

5.0
(3)
"(or 3 in the US, though they say the Japanese version of 6 with the English translation is the best version)"
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"If you want the best experience right out of the gate, pick 6 for 2d."
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#11

Cortex

4.7
(3)
"There are two different Cortex games that focus on Firefly type space westerns."
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"I’ll vote Serenity, using the Cortex system."
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"I made a Cortex game using Pokémon."
#12

GURPS

4.7
(3)
"Researching and writing their cyberpunk book got them raided by the FBI."
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"**GURPS** Original Fallout game was based on it."
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"GURPS or Pathfinder 2e."
#13

Quest

4.3
(3)
"I’d suggest Quest, it’s great for young and casual players."
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"**Quest** (link to the website is adventure.game)"
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"I'd recommend Quest. Pretty simple game with a lot of overlap with D&D."
#14

Old School Essentials

4.3
(3)
"It’s a reorganized B/X DnD minus the copyright."
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"Which on top of replacing a class based progression."
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#15

Dragon's Dogma

4.3
(3)
"Your choice is very good. I may suggest looking into Dragon's Dogma as well."
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"Dragons dogma easily, not the same type of challenge as the souls game but the world/combat/monsters are top tier."
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"& of course, the Witcher 3."
#16

Hollow Knight

4.3
(3)
"I whould say if you haven't already tried Hollow Knight, give it a go."
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"You might like Hollow Knight. It’s basically Elden Ring or Dark Souls as a 2D platformer."
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"Hollow Knight is Souls-like but Metroidvania."
#17

Dragonbane

4.0
(3)
"Dragon bane."
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"Dragonbane maybe."
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"Dragonbane?"
#18

Fate

4.0
(3)
"Fate,Cortex or Not the End."
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"I would run it in Fate myself."
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"Functions very well for more pulpy action and drama."
#19

Mutants and Masterminds

4.0
(3)
"Mutants and masterminds. The iconic superhero system."
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"Mutants and Masterminds 3e was my first thought."
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"Can handle those big power levels."
#20

Pathfinder

5.0
(2)
"Any of the pathfinders ( kingmaker , wrath of the righteous) games will do for you I think :) "
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"100% pathfinder has the most robust customization of almost any rpg."
#21

Bladerunner RPG

5.0
(2)
"Bladerunner RPG by free league."
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"I think Bladerunner RPG by Free League is pretty dope!"
#22

Coriolis

5.0
(2)
"I would definitely say Coriolis!"
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"Give Coriolos a look..."
#23

Low Fantasy Gaming

5.0
(2)
"It is probably my favourite D&D-ish game."
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"Low fantasy gaming fits this very well."
#24

Firefly RPG

5.0
(2)
"Firefly RPG"
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"Firefly RPG can suit this to the ground."
#25

Swords of the Serpentine

5.0
(2)
"Swords of the Serpentine, here you go. :)"
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"It’s 100% worth your time to check it out."
#26

Chrono Trigger

5.0
(2)
"It’s good."
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#27

Xenoblade

5.0
(2)
"Play 3."
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"You have to try any of the xenoblades."
#28

Edge of the Empire

4.5
(2)
"You can reskin *Edge of the Empire*."
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"I also highly recommend Edge of the Empire."
#29

Orbital Blues

4.5
(2)
"I highly recommend orbital blues from soul muppet."
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"Orbital Blues. It’s a rules-lite system."
#30

Scum and Villainy

4.5
(2)
"If you want something more narrative focused I enjoyed scum and villany"
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"Scum and Villainy takes obvious inspiration from Star Wars."
#31

Live A Live

4.5
(2)
"It all wraps up into an extremely satisfying conclusion."
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"There are 6 mini rpg stories, each one being different from the rest."
#32

Dragon Quest XI

4.5
(2)
"A solid choice, you can't go wrong with this game."
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"The game always tells you exactly where to go."
#33

Super Mario RPG

4.5
(2)
"I am SUPER pumped for the “Super Mario RPG” remake."
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"Might be worth trying!"
#34

The Witcher 3

4.5
(2)
"Both of those stories captivated my wife."
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"Play witcher 3 on death march, that'll add some challenge until you become OP."
#35

Dragon Quest

4.5
(2)
"Dragon Quest 11 is probably the easiest to play and so simple most can enjoy it"
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"Designed as beginner RPGs."
#36

Worlds Without Number

4.5
(2)
"Seem to be the best bang for the buck."
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"I would suggest worlds without number."
#37

Baldur's Gate

4.5
(2)
"Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, and Never Winter Nights."
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"If you are experienced at D&D."
#38

Traveller

4.5
(2)
"Traveller is a good option & popular choice here."
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"I think that Traveller by Mongoose fits the bill."
#39

Shadow of the Beanstalk

4.0
(2)
"Shadow of the Beanstalk - the dice mechanic will break or make for you."
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"Shadow of the Beanstalk (Genesys)."
#40

Heroes of Adventure

4.0
(2)
"Heroes of Adventure plays like a simplified 5th edition D&D."
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"Which is free."
#41

Index Card RPG

4.0
(2)
"**Index Card RPG** (if you want to stick to the D&D-derived games.)"
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"Indexcard Rpg."
#42

Cairn

4.0
(2)
"Consider another Mark of the Odd game, like **Cairn**."
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"Cairn."
#43

Shin Megami Tensei V

4.0
(2)
"I think you will like Shin Megami Tensei V."
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"I was absorbed by the great gameplay tbh."
#44

Nioh

4.0
(2)
"Nioh for sure."
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"Nioh is different enough from Dark Souls etc. to feel fresh."
#45

Hollowpoint

5.0
(1)
"Hollowpoint is an incredible system for Wick!"
#46

Mork Borg

5.0
(1)
"Mork Borg is your best bet I think."
#47

Perilous Wilds

5.0
(1)
"Check out Perilous Wilds book. it's got overland travel and dungeon creation rules."
#48

Outbreak Undead

5.0
(1)
"Outbreak Undead."
#49

Mutant Year Zero

5.0
(1)
"Mutant year zero. You basically play mutants in a post apocalyptic world."
#50

Frontier Space

5.0
(1)
"Check out Frontier Space."
#51

1D10 System

5.0
(1)
"One is called Wild Frontiers, the other Beyond Terra."
#52

Open Legend

5.0
(1)
"Also wanted to drop Open Legend."
#53

Ni No Kuni

5.0
(1)
"Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch REMASTERED."
#54

Final Fantasy 7

5.0
(1)
"One of the greatest RPG games and stories of all time."
#55

Bethesda RPGs

5.0
(1)
"Specifically, I suggest either Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3."
#56

Mage: The Ascension

5.0
(1)
"It's deep, it's complex, it requires you to think."
#57

The 23rd Letter

5.0
(1)
"You’re looking for The 23rd Letter."
#58

Witcher 3

5.0
(1)
"One of the best RPGs ever."
#59

Dragon Age: Origins

5.0
(1)
"If you want a JRPG, Final Fantasy X or Dragon Quest XI."
#60

Marvel Heroic Roleplaying

4.0
(1)
"Most recent one is 'Marvel Heroic Roleplaying'."
#61

Solar Blades & Cosmic Spells

4.0
(1)
"Check out Solar Blades & Cosmic Spells!"
#62

Aftermath!

4.0
(1)
"Aftermath! is a post-apocalyptic game."
#63

Elite: Dangerous

4.0
(1)
"Elite: Dangerous by Modiphius is in this list."
#64

Farflung

4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend my favorite under the radar PbtA game, Farflung."
#65

2400

4.0
(1)
"2400 is an anthology of bite-sized sci-fi games."
#66

Cities Without Number

4.0
(1)
"The upcoming Cities without number is really good!"
#67

CY_BORG

4.0
(1)
"CY_BORG is the one that I play."
#68

Corporation

4.0
(1)
"Corporation is pretty neat."
#69

Eclipse Phase

4.0
(1)
"Eclipse Phase followed by SLA Industries"
#70

Fate Accelerated

4.0
(1)
"Fate Accelerated? Or Aspects-Only Fate, even?"
#71

Forbidden Lands

4.0
(1)
"Forbidden Lands has a solo mode and it's maybe similar to what you're looking for."
#72

Starforged

4.0
(1)
"I'm only a few weeks into a Starforged guided campaign."
#73

Fellowship

4.0
(1)
"...and Fellowship (for when you want something more narrative...)"
#74

ICONS

4.0
(1)
"I would go with ICONS with the supers space adventure source book."
#75

Godbound

4.0
(1)
"Other systems we liked include Godbound (for building a magical war machine that can also fly)..."
#76

Apocalypse World

4.0
(1)
"You could reflavor Apocalypse World 2e or Burned Over into space."
#77

Stars Without Number

4.0
(1)
"Stars Without Number is pretty good for being crunchy."
#78

Interface Zero

4.0
(1)
"Interface Zero (savage worlds)"
#79

1400

4.0
(1)
"The 1400 collection is a set of microgames using the 24XX engine."
#80

Dungeon

4.0
(1)
"You might like .dungeon//remastered!"
#81

Ars Magica

4.0
(1)
"Seconding Ars Magica, particularly if your conception of a powerful mage includes things like doing research."
#82

Lost Souls

4.0
(1)
"Has more crunch than I'd really want."
#83

Anima Prime

4.0
(1)
"Easy to learn and satisfying to roll."
#84

Dragon Ball Universe

4.0
(1)
"Does transformations really well."
#85

Anima Beyond Fantasy

4.0
(1)
"Simulates Ki-based combat very well."
#86

Our Haunt

4.0
(1)
"You should maybe check out Our Haunt."
#87

Low Stakes

4.0
(1)
"Designed for What We Do in the Shadows."
#88

Fallout 3

4.0
(1)
"Nothing too complicated about them and they're great games."
#89

Expeditions: Rome

4.0
(1)
"If you are interested in historical, non-fantasy RPGs."
#90

CRPGs

4.0
(1)
"I personally wouldn't jump into the old games."
#91

Dragon Age

4.0
(1)
"Really put me in the mood for these."
#92

Mage: The Awakening 2e

4.0
(1)
"I think you should probably look into something like Mage: The Awakening 2e based on the 'bad ass' part."
#93

Big Eyes, Small Mouth

4.0
(1)
"Designed to replicate a lot anime tropes."
#94

S.M.Arts

4.0
(1)
"Is a game about super-powered martial artists."
#95

Exalted

4.0
(1)
"Heavily inspired by epic anime such as DBZ."
#96

Dragonball Z RPG

4.0
(1)
"The oficial Dragonball Z RPG, Fusion."
#97

Demeo

3.0
(1)
"If your even slightly into tabletop it’s a great Rpg on the quest."
#98

SLA Industries

3.0
(1)
"SLA Industries (with the caveats being the latter is extremely early 90s)"
#99

Shonen Final Burst

3.0
(1)
"It's incredibly indie, clearly someones passion project."

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