Best rpg on Reddit
360 reviews from r/rpg_gamers, r/NintendoSwitch, r/rpg and 21 more subreddits
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#1
Square Enix
4.8
(22)
"FINAL FANTASY IS THE WAY TO GO MY FRIEND🤩👌"
"Dragon quest 11."
"The game that totally fits it all is Final Fantasy 12."
"Turn based traditional? Dragon quest 11"
"If you've never played final fantasy x, it goes on sale for like ten bucks I think and it's great."
"Dragon Quest XI is one of my favorite games on the switch."
"Shit, ima gonna say it, FFX!!"
"Has everything you asked for and more."
"Is free and AMAZING."
"12/10 game for real."
#2
CD Projekt
4.9
(18)
"Witcher 3 is a masterpiece and checks all of your boxes."
"Witcher 3 , it hits every criteria."
"The Witcher 3 is amazing!"
"The Witcher 3 does sound like the best bet for you."
"I’d say Witcher 3 based on what you describe as your tastes."
"I think Witcher 3 is the answer here."
"Witcher 3 is exactly what I looking for."
"I really liked Witcher 3 on the Switch."
"Witcher has a great story and is a wonderful choice."
"The Witcher 3 (probably the best overall game I've ever played)."
#3
Larian Studios
4.8
(14)
"Divinity: Original Sin II."
"Divinity Original Sin 2!"
"The three best modern CRPGs right now."
"The three best modern CRPGs right now."
"Best RPG? Baldurs Gate 3."
"Great recs here, wanted to add."
"Baldur's Gate 3 is absolutely phenomenal."
"Baldur’s Gate 3."
"Baldurs Gate 3."
"Probably my second favourite game of all time."
#4
N/A
4.8
(12)
"Fallout new vegas
Mass effect trilogy
Those are my personal favourites."
"Baldurs Gate 3, Mass Effect Trilogy, Control might hit you really well."
"BG3 is amazing."
"If you just want a good rich third person RPG, you literally can’t beat the Witcher 3."
"Baldur’s Gate 3 is an amazing game, and you don’t need to have played BG1 or BG2 first."
"Witcher 3, divinity OS 2, baldurs gate 3"
"Witcher 3, Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is the way."
"Fallout: New Vegas"
"I would recommend Witcher 3. Great gameplay, especially on hardest difficulties."
"I'm amazed how kingdom come deliverance is so underrated."
#5
Divinity: Original Sin 2
4.9
(11)
"[Divinity: Original Sin 2] (You should also play [the first one] as well, however, it's only single-player."
"Original Sin 2."
"I would recommend Divinity original sin 2."
"Divinity Original Sin 2 is the closest you'll come to BG3."
"Divinity Original Sin 2, and 1 obvs."
"Divinity 2( same company as BG3 )."
"Original Sin 2 is a great game."
"Buy Divinity original sin 2 ! Is amazing."
"I started with divinity original sin 2 and pillars of eternity 2. I enjoyed them a lot. Recommended."
"Divinity: Original Sin 2"
#6
Baldur's Gate 3
4.9
(10)
"Baldur's Gate 3 is the best RPG to play in 2024 hands down."
"If you havnt played bg3 yet ur missing out on one of the best rpgs ever made"
"Baldur's Gate 3. You may know how some stuff works already as a ttrpg player."
"Since you already know D&D, grab Baldur’s Gate 3."
"Baldur’s Gate 3, since it’s based on D&D rules"
"Baldurs Gate 3 hands down."
"You should get right on Baldur's Gate 3 no questions asked friend!"
"Baldurs Gate 3 is as easy and still RPGing as it can get."
"I’ve put so many hours into BG3. If you are a turn based rpg person at all... I highly recommend giving this game a go."
"BG3 is simplifies many DND mechanics and was pretty easy for me to grasp."
#7
BioWare
4.8
(10)
"Dragon Age Origins."
"Mass Effect."
"Re playing Dragon Age Origins on my series S."
"Mass Effect (the best in the trilogy and my favorite game of all time)."
"Mass Effect series(first one is my favorite)."
"Dragon Age Origins."
"A classic is Dragon Age: Origins."
"Elder scrolls series, dragon age origins."
"Dragon Age: Origins is a good traditional RPG, it's the first part of a soon to be four part series."
#8
Disco Elysium
4.9
(9)
"I'd go with that, if you prioritize story-telling over gameplay (it has no combat at all)."
"It might have the best writing in any video game ever."
"I've never really played RPGs but I'm absolutely loving Disco Elysium....fantastic and unique game."
"Disco Elysium"
"Disco Elysium - best writing. Best of all games i mean."
"Disco Elysium and Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader are GOATs alongside BG3 if you asked me."
"Disco Elysium."
"DOS2, Disco Elysium, Shadowrun Dragonfall, Gloomhaven maybe at a push."
"I wish i could recommend Disco Elysium!"
#9
Square
4.8
(8)
"Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 4 or 6, or Super Mario RPG."
"I think you should definitely start with Chrono Trigger."
"If you don't like it, you probably just don't like JRPGs."
"I came here to suggest Chrono Trigger. Earthbound is another great one to start with."
"I still think you should just play Chrono Trigger first."
"Chrono Trigger is a great starter JRPG."
"Final Fantasy Mystic Quest was designed for beginners in JRPGs."
"Final Fantasy Mystic Quest was designed for beginners in JRPGs."
#10
Persona
5.0
(7)
"Is a great shout."
"It has literally changed my life."
"I never lost track of the story or mechanics of the game."
"One of the best RPGs of all time."
"PERSONA SERIES & LIKE A DRAGON SERIES, any rpg from ATLUS/SEGA they are currently the king of rpgs."
"All games are good ps4 golden is a good start"
"Definitely the Persona Games"
#11
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
4.9
(7)
"Any of the Pathfinder CRPG games."
"Wrath of the Righteous is awesome."
"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous immediately comes to mind."
"Pathfinder Wrath of the righteous."
"Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous."
"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a lot to handle but it’s probably one of the best RPGs out there rn."
"Pathfinder games, especially pathfinder wrath of the righteous."
#12
Skyrim
4.7
(7)
"Witcher 3 and Skyrim are both fantastic."
"Skyrim. Fantastic classic."
"I would suggest skyrim 💯, and Boulders Gate 3."
"Skyrim. Mass Effect. The Witcher 3."
"Skyrim, Witcher, cyberpunk, oblivion, mount and blade."
"Skyrim is another obvious suggestion if you haven’t played it already."
"Skyrim with the constellations mod collection."
#13
Nintendo
4.7
(7)
"Super Mario RPG. May be my nostalgia speaking (my first rpg), but should hit your notes."
"On Switch ;-)"
"It's fun, it's silly, it has Luigi."
"Seconding Pokemon, you'll likely have some familiarity with it."
"Doing one of the Pokémon games or super Mario rpg might be a good spot to start."
"Super mario rpg for snes is a simple one to learn some of the mechanics of RPGs"
#14
Ironsworn
5.0
(6)
"It's free and it's built from the ground up for solo or GMless play."
"I would try Ironsworn or something like Fate Solo."
"Ill second ironsworn or stareforged."
"Ironsworn is a fairly simple, narrative forward, and potentially DM-less ttrpg."
"If you’re interested in 5e I recommend starting with the Solo Adventurers Toolkit."
"The most popular solo RPG is almost definitely Ironsworn."
#15
Bethesda
5.0
(6)
"There's always Skyrim, they made it super approachable"
"Skyrim in particular is the best entry point to fantasy rpg’s in general."
"Skyrim is great as a starter RPG."
"ESV: Skyrim (the best Elder Scrolls game, in my opinion)."
"Skyrim."
"Another game I love to play for hundreds of hours where you are free to craft your own story in a fantasy environment"
#16
Pathfinder
4.3
(6)
"Pathfinder WOTR. I will not regret. Believe me. Amazing game."
"Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous for the writing and worldbuilding."
"The writing isn’t amazing."
"Playing rogue trader now and it qualifies (and you can get for $12 on fanatical right now). Their other games, Pathfinder Kingmaker and Wrath of the Righteous, qualify as well."
"Pathfinder Settings for 1st/2nd Ed in general."
"Can be played real-time or turn-based and the choices you make can affect quite a bit of the game play"
#17
Cy_borg
4.2
(6)
"Cy_Borg is what I was gonna recommend! It's dead simple to run."
"CY_BORG can be worthwhile."
"CBR+PNK, the winning Borg formula, very nice art, rule light, OSR."
"Cy_borg looks nice, and has some improvements to the Mork Borg system."
"Cy_borg is very easy to pick up."
"Id probably go with Cy_Borg - its got enough heft to be interesting."
#18
Witcher 3
5.0
(5)
"Witcher 3 Complete Edition... it’s one of the best games of all time."
"My three more modern picks would be Kingdom Come, Witcher 3 and New Vegas."
"I highly recommend The Witcher 3."
"Witcher 3
Kingdoms of Amalur"
"I forgot Witcher 3, whoops"
#19
Elden Ring
4.8
(5)
"Base game can go below 2k when on sale."
"Try Elden Ring."
"Elden ring with seamless coop mod."
"It’s the best rpg I have ever played."
"I strongly recommend giving it a shot. In case you’re afraid of the difficulty, it’s the most manageable souls game."
#20
Dragon Quest XI
4.6
(5)
"Try Dragon Quest XI, Persona 5, Xenoblade"
"Dragon Quest XI, no contest."
"Dragon Quest XI is similar mould I think."
"I'd say either the newer Pokemon games or Dragon Quest 11."
"Dragon Quest 11 could be worth a shot due to it being a pretty straightforward, easy."
#21
GURPS
4.6
(5)
"Definitely GURPS."
"So that’s my suggestion. GURPS."
"GURPS books are amazing reads."
"Those are at least the ones I know of, that have highly customizable Android / robot options..."
"The overwhelming amount of spatbooks for either GURPS (3rd has the bulk of the goods you are looking for) or Hero (5th on this one)."
#22
Sea of Stars
4.6
(5)
"Sea of Stars gets a hard recommend from me!"
"Sea of Stars! Also, why not a steam deck?"
"The only one I think I have played is sea of stars, I liked it a lot."
"Maybe check out Sea of Stars?"
#23
Dragon Age
4.4
(5)
"Dragon Age: Origins"
"Y's I & II, Exiled Kingdoms, Dragon Age Origins"
"If you like lots of chatting and just giving general instructions in battle, Dragon Age."
"Dragon Age."
"Original dragon age, dragons dogma."
#24
Cyberpunk 2077
4.0
(5)
"But if you have the hardware for it, Cyberpunk 2077. Based on the Cyberpunk Red TTRPG."
"Cyberpunk 2077."
"Cyberpunk 2077, both made by the same studio."
"Cyberpunk 2077 is great for RP."
"Cyberpunk 2077 would be my first suggestion."
#25
Fallout: New Vegas
5.0
(4)
"Fallout: New Vegas and Morrowind."
"Fallout New Vegas, Divinity Original Sin 2 and Bloodlines."
"Fallout New Vegas all the way."
"Fallout New Vegas."
#26
FromSoftware
5.0
(4)
"Elden ring and its dlc the first playthrough can reach 150 hours with the dlc , it’s worth your money definitely."
"Elden Ring is like the grown up version of BOTW."
"As a long time gamer and RPG player, I have to say the best Open World RPG experiences you can get on PS5 is Elden Ring, and the Witcher 3."
"Elden Ring."
#27
Symbaroum
4.8
(4)
"Forbidden lands and symbaroum are high on my list, amazing art and awesome lore."
"Symbaroum is excellent world building and immersive dark fantasy."
"The setting is amazing and the art brings it all together."
"Symbaroum does ToM really well."
#28
Forbidden Lands
4.5
(4)
"Forbidden Lands."
"Forbidden lands and symbaroum are high on my list, amazing art and awesome lore."
"I've picked up Forbidden Lands and it looks ace for this kind of thing."
"We use forbidden lands, it works great for us with a few magic changes."
#29
Capcom
4.5
(4)
"Dragons Dogma or witcher 3...both great games and must play rpgs"
"Dragons dogma imo fits your conditions very well."
"Dragon's Dogma 1/2."
"Dragons Dogma, Dragon Age Origins."
#30
Final Fantasy
4.3
(4)
"Old final Fantasy games from PS1/PS2 era are all great rpg games for kids"
"Final Fantasy is a good franchise in general.. FFX is quit beginner friendly"
"Just get any of the original final fantasy games, except 8."
"Maybe He will like the Final Fantasy Games. He already played crisis core via ppsspp so FF 7 to 9 and x maybe."
#31
Apothecaria
4.0
(4)
"Apothecaria or Koriko are both good cosy options."
"Apawthecaria / Apothecaria are both great, depending on what looks more interesting."
"*Apothecaria* is a cozy game about a village witch making potions to help people."
"I like journalling RPGs and think they’re a ton of fun (they’re not everyone’s cup of tea though - Apothecaria."
#32
38 Studios
4.0
(4)
"I would say Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning has a good story."
"Kingdoms of Amalur, though not very dark in tone."
"Kingdoms of Amular."
#33
Ubisoft
4.0
(4)
"Immortal Fenyx Rising is very close to BOTW and a solid great game IMO."
"Immortals Fenyx Rising."
"You should check out Immortals Fenyx Rising, it's very much like BOTW & The Witcher 3 is fantastic as well."
"Suuuper similar to BOTW."
#34
Shining Force I & II
5.0
(3)
"Shining Force I, II, If you get the CD attachment - CD..."
"Shining Force 2 is the fan favorite entry in the franchise, but I prefer the first one."
"Shining Force 1 and 2, Phantasy Star 3 and 4 (I did not care for 2)..."
#35
Baldur's Gate
5.0
(3)
"Baldur's gate series - note: BG1 and BG2 are based on DnD 2nd edition."
"If starting from DnD, can try Baldur's Gate 1, 2 or 3."
"Baldur's Gate 3"
#36
Pillars of Eternity
5.0
(3)
"Pillars of Eternity is probably my favorite RPG series ever."
"Pillars of Eternity. Both but especially 2."
"Pillars of Eternity and Tyranmy are the big ones to check oit if you haven't."
#37
Mass Effect
5.0
(3)
"For PS4, but it obviously runs on PS5."
"If thats on ps5."
"Mass effect legendary."
#38
Sucker Punch Productions
5.0
(3)
"You will fall in love with this game, it is masterpiece."
"You will fall in love with this game, it is masterpiece."
#39
Dark Souls
5.0
(3)
"It's so peak and it runs amazingly on switch."
"I've decided to cop Dark Souls: Remastered, Persona 5 Royal, Bioshock, and Portal since these are all on big holiday sale right now."
#40
Blades in the Dark
4.7
(3)
"I loved reading Blades in the Dark for the whale-punk post-fantasy setting."
"The Wildsea (which you said you're already interested in, I'm just affirming it's a good pick)"
"Some cornerstones in my own personal ttrpg 'growth' was Blades in the Dark."
#41
Sabotage Studio
4.7
(3)
"Sea of Stars! It is SO accessible for a casual gamer."
"Just got a free update."
"Plays like Chrono Trigger."
#42
Divinity: Original Sin
4.7
(3)
"I would suggest Divinity: Original Sin. It is a well crafted RPG."
"Have you tried the divinity series? Larian also made that as well as BG3."
"Divinity: Original Sin 1 & 2 – Made by Larian Studios."
#43
Dragon Age: Origins
4.7
(3)
"Dragon Age: Origins is absolutely fantastic."
"Go back play Dragon Age Orgins fantastic game."
"Dragon age origins if you havent played it yet."
#44
Sega
4.7
(3)
"Phantasy Star IV."
"Phantasy Star IV."
"Try Phantasy Star IV - it'll bring you back to your Genesis days."
#45
Atlus
4.7
(3)
"It's amazing and can be found at a lower price since the Royal version is from 2020."
"Jrpg: Persons 5 Royal."
"Persona 5 Royal has got me absorbed for $15."
#46
Xenoblade
4.7
(3)
"It might look animeish with the graphicss of Definitive Edition, but that story goes places."
"If you have a Switch, the Xenoblade games are a good shout."
#47
Kingdoms of Amalur
4.3
(3)
"Kingdoms of amalur"
"You looking for Kingdoms of Amalur, believe me."
"Skyrim, Oblivion, Kingdoms of Amalur, Fable"
#48
For The King
4.3
(3)
"For The King should be great for what you’re describing"
"You'll understand how to play immediately."
"For The King."
#49
Paranoia
4.3
(3)
"The Paranoia rulebook is hilarious."
"Paranoia, wildly satirical."
"Paranoia is fun."
#50
Shadowrun
4.3
(3)
"Just about any Shadowrun sourcebook from the 1st - 3rd edition eras."
"Those are at least the ones I know of, that have highly customizable Android / robot options..."
"Shadowrun (every edition), cyberpunk (every edition), Earthdawn (1st ed), Ars Magica."
#51
Cities Without Number
4.3
(3)
"Cities Without Number. So many amazing resources in that game for GMs."
"Check cities without number. they have hacking rules and such in it."
"A lighter game that looks like D&D."
#52
Wasteland 3
4.0
(3)
"Wasteland 3 – You play as a Ranger in a post-apocalyptic world."
"Wasteland 3, Pillars of Eternity 1 and 2, Dragon Age Origins."
"Wasteland 3."
#53
Greedfall
4.0
(3)
"One game I haven't seen anyone suggest to you that I highly recommend is Greedfall by Spider Studios."
"Greedfall. Runs great on PS5."
"GreedFall, maybe? It's a very BioWare-esque action RPG with companions, romances, and a choice driven narrative."
#54
Fabula Ultima
4.0
(3)
"Fabula Ultima, Avatar: Legends, or The One Ring are built with that kind of play in mind."
"Fabula Ultima made totally for mind theatre."
"Fabula Ultima is a tabletop game that's meant to play like a JRPG."
#55
13th Age
4.0
(3)
"13th Age."
"13th Age would be my pick."
"13th Age, Shadowdark, Index Card RPG."
#56
Warhorse Studios
4.0
(3)
"Kingdom come deliverance is definitely a must play, it's currently at 90% (3€ instead of 30)."
"Kingdom come Deliverance."
#57
The Witcher
4.0
(3)
"Witcher 3 and no man's sky."
"The Witcher 3 definitely fits all of the criteria you've set forward."
"I highly recommend that you avoid it."
#58
Super Mario RPG
4.0
(3)
"Super Mario RPG or Sea of Stars."
"Super Mario rpg, or Mario Luigi brothership."
"Super Mario RPG or maybe Sea of Stars."
#59
Witcher
5.0
(2)
"Have you tried the classic underrated gem of the Witcher 3?"
"Hits 1 2 3 and 4 and it's fantastic."
#60
Persona 5 Royal
5.0
(2)
"Persona 5 Royal or DQ11S hands down."
"Most popular choices seem to be Paper Mario, Pokemon and Persona 5 Royal."
#61
Enderal
5.0
(2)
"Enderal, total conversion mod for skyrim. Whole new game with excellent writing and a great story and even better original ost"
"Is the game you want but it’s only on PC unfortunately."
#62
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
5.0
(2)
"Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door."
"Personally I would recommend Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door."
#63
Vaesen
5.0
(2)
"All of these books have great writing in them and really do a great job at creating stories and lore."
"Checks off all your boxes."
#64
The One Ring
5.0
(2)
"The look, the feel of the pages; a lot of love for the setting was placed into that book."
"The One Ring scratches this itch for me."
#65
Mage: The Ascension
5.0
(2)
"Mage The Ascension books are great. Good world building, lots of metaphysical inspirations."
"Mage: the Ascension Book of the Worlds is so dreamlike, adventurous and packed cover to cover with ideas."
#66
Four Against Darkness
4.5
(2)
"+1 for Four against darkness, or another title with the same mechanics."
"Four Against Darkness"
#67
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
4.5
(2)
"If you like D&D then check out Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous."
"Maybe King Maker is a bit easier to step into."
#68
Dragon Quest
4.5
(2)
"Dragon quest 11, octopath traveler, kingdom hearts"
"Dragon Quest!"
#69
World of Darkness
4.5
(2)
"Based on your preferences I recommend."
"World of Darkness had some great source books."
#70
Call of Cthulhu
4.5
(2)
"Call of Cthulhu. Amazing sourcebooks and some of the best RPG scenarios ever written."
"Call of Cthulhu and Blades in the Dark."
#71
Pillars of Eternity II
4.5
(2)
"Pillars of Eternity 2 is, IMHO, a masterpiece."
"Pillars II though the first game is quite good."
#72
Fantasian
4.5
(2)
"Fantasian that was created by some of the FF team is an amazing turn-based classic-feeling JPRG!"
"I really enjoyed Fantasian."
#73
Mothership
4.5
(2)
"Mothership has some grand modules, plus it's "DMG" is super solid."
"Mothership and Cairn 2e are great OSR/post-OSR games you can grab for free in PDF."
#74
Fox Curios
4.5
(2)
"I’ve been really enjoying Fox Curio’s Floating Bookshop."
"I like apawthecary and fox curios floating bookshop."
#75
Cyberpunk
4.0
(2)
"Cyberpunk"
"It's weird to me as a grognard to see someone asking for a recommendation for 'a Cyberpunk RPG'"
#76
Fate
4.0
(2)
"Fate has zones, but almost any game is fine."
"Super rules light and narrative driven."
#77
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
4.0
(2)
"Tough.. but.. batttle chaser nightwar."
"Battle Chasers: Nightwar."
#78
Planescape: Torment
4.0
(2)
"Planescape torment - second best writing."
"If you don't mind old graphics I can recommend Planescape: Torment, Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn or Neverwinter Nights 2."
#79
Iron Valley
4.0
(2)
"It is free, and it's based on Stardew Valley and other cozy games."
"There's this Ironsworn Stardew Valley hack Iron Valley."
#80
R. Talsorian Games
4.0
(2)
"It's a novel and a gaming book."
"I cherish my copy."
#81
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
4.0
(2)
"Kingdom Come Deliverance. Sequel is coming Feb next year so this is the perfect time to play."
"It has a female story arc in it as well."
#82
Rogue Trader
4.0
(2)
"Rogue trader, another owl cat game."
"Rogue Trader by owlcat games."
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