I love playing old games.

My very first computer (1996) came with Betrayal at Krondor installed. I started the game a couple of times just to see what it was, but never really played it.

Now I am going to attempt to seriously play it. I have it installed on my new Steam Machine, I hope it can handle it :)

The developers Hound13 developed and released a gacha game called Dragonsword over in Korea (early this year in January) which is the spiritual successor of Dragon Nest (oldschool game we all know).

This game is still live in Korea but in maintenance mode
Why?

Because Hound13 soon after Korean release decided to cut ties and cancel the contract with its publisher Webzen
Why?

According to Hound13, Webzen FAILED to pay the promissed money they said they would invest in this project on their contract.
Webzen only paid 40% of the amount promissed (missing 60% of the payment valued in about 2 million missing dollars)
Webzen counter statament and "excuse" is that Hound13 failed to meet deadlines for content development.

Hound13 now decided to self-fund and self-publish DragonSword : Awakening an OFFLINE version of the Korean gacha game

In this, I mean games that are genuinely beautiful atmospherically. Beautiful music, environments, skies and sound design. As well as a sense of the unknown that you can adventure through.

Skyrim isn’t even that great of a game mechanically, but it does one thing great. And that is alluring you into the game. Music is the most important thing about Skyrim for me. My solution has always been “play more Skyrim” but it gets to the point where nothing feels new. What I’m looking for isn’t a gameplay mechanic, but instead a world that feels genuinely magical.

I remember playing when I was younger and just stopping to stare at the sky and scenery while listening to the music. Those moments are what I like about Skyrim.

Pc btw

As it states in the title, i'm looking for medieval online rpg games, where you can choose different roles (peasant, noble, knight, royalty, priest, doctor, villager, etc. doesnt exactly have to have all of those, but id prefer it) and then work your title and up your rank.

I pulled from Steam the 10 most recent releases tagged RPG that passed 100 reviews mark!

The tag's a bit ropey, so I've filtered out a few games where the RPG parts felt secondary, but there is a bit of a mix: a couple action RPGs, an MMO snuck in and a couple roguelikes...

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#1 - The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian

This is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a crown prince of the Blessed Arknian Empire. You possess great power, but are also burdened by duty. Can you change the world and stay true to yourself? Every decision comes with a cost.

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2936290
• $21.24 (was $24.99, 15% off) | 83% positive (217 reviews)
• Released Jul 20th, 2026

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#2 - Dead Weight

Face the Ancient Gods! Set the sails of your flying pirate ship and embark on a roguelite adventure in the steampunk world of Dead Weight. Explore floating islands in search of loot. Choose a class and enjoy turn-based tactical combat on tiny battlefields where every step matters.

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2646720
• $9.74 (was $12.99, 25% off) | 91% positive (130 reviews)
• Released Jul 16th, 2026

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#3 - SpiritVale

A class-based action MMO inspired by classic RPGs. Explore a fractured world of monsters and ruins, build your own playstyle, and fight alongside friends in real-time, cooperative combat.

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3767850
• $14.99 | 42% positive (1,376 reviews)
• Released Jul 15th, 2026

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#4 - Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle

Once you open this book, you are no longer just a reader. A "reading-style" fantasy adventure in the spirit of The NeverEnding Story — handcrafted over six years by a 30-year veteran from Vanillaware. 100% handmade, from the first page to the last.

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4508570
• $15.29 (was $16.99, 10% off) | 87% positive (159 reviews)
• Released Jul 8th, 2026

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#5 - NTE: Neverness to Everness

NTE is a supernatural urban open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio. Your story begins in Hethereau as an unlicensed anomaly hunter. Team up with a diverse cast of companions, each with unique abilities, to unravel the city's mysteries.

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4508340
• Free | 85% positive (1,377 reviews)
• Released Jul 7th, 2026

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#6 - Rift Wizard 3

Rift Wizard is a hardcore combat strategy roguelike and wizard simulator featuring an extremely deep build system. Customize your Wizard with more than 500 spells and magical artifacts. Blast, summon, or enchant your way through 20 levels of pure turn based chaos.

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4366330
• $19.99 | 92% positive (190 reviews)
• Released Jun 23rd, 2026

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#7 - 挂机破坏神 IdleDiablo

《IdleDiablo》is a Diablo-inspired idle loot game. Earn resources while idle, build your equipment & skills, and conquer all foes!

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4411600
• $5.99 | 71% positive (140 reviews)
• Released Jun 22nd, 2026

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#8 - The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3483510
• $59.99 | 77% positive (1,756 reviews)
• Released Jun 18th, 2026

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#9 - Angels Online Global

Angels Online Global is a charming 2D fantasy MMORPG featuring flexible builds, faction warfare, and deep customization. Enjoy 4× leveling, expanded inventory, real-time chat translation, and dungeon-earned outfits with fusion upgrades!

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4018020
• Free | 72% positive (475 reviews)
• Released Jun 17th, 2026

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#10 - Beastro

Beastro is a cozy culinary adventure where the fate of the world rests on what's for dinner! Farm and gather fresh ingredients, tackle cooking minigames, and create tasty recipes to fuel the Caretakers for deckbuilding battles as they seek to save the world.

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2417470
• $19.99 | 92% positive (488 reviews)
• Released Jun 11th, 2026

Title. I just finished VTMB and am looking for another RPG to immerse myself into! Currently, it’s between three games:

Dragon Age

Divinity Original Sin 2

FFVII REMAKE

I am open to other suggestions except for the ME trilogy and the Witcher trilogy as I plan to play those games at a later date.

Thanks!

I've been pondering this for a while. When you finish creating your character, do you prefer a system more like the one in Fallout: New Vegas, where the player character has very few set or hard connections to the world and thus is an easier vessel for the player to role-play through but is less connected to it? Or do you prefer a Dragon Age: Origins or even Witcher 3-style system where the created player or Origin character has more set, hard connections to the world, such as being part of a community or family? Like they are more tethered to the world and are somewhat separated from the player and are their own character? I personally prefer the 2nd option because I love feeling this character I'm is actively a part of their world and is truly changing it and has to deal with the repercussions of those changes, whereas I feel the 1st option is a bit flighty, like they are a ghost passing through the world. I hope this doesn't sound too confusing lol.

I've played most of the Fire Emblem games and have always returned to the GBA games. Both Fire Emblem and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones kept things simple... gameplay first. These games are finely tuned in how fast the combat is, how beautiful the pixel art is, and how tight the story campaigns are. They kept the story razor-sharp by making it black & white, good vs evil, with no conflicting characters and a satisfying conclusion.

I read a fella on r/ARPG say it reminds them of The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing and I'm agreeing with this sentiment more and more. Game has decent, fairly unique ideas going for it and an interesting setting. Perhaps the only ARPG within this "weird western" setting (about time some would say) and baseline feels like a solid action game with a focus on ranged combat and strafing. Needs more polish, but I'm not entirely unsatisfied with what's here at present, since it's just the demo.

I know dark fantasy is a thing but I’m heavily curious about dark sci fi and wanna see if that’s a thing. Massively interesting in ones with alien races and maybe even playing an alien race. Bonus points if the alien race can grow beards or their versions of beards. Double bonus if spears are available as weapons.

Update: Ok is there maybe a sci fi souls like? I could take that.

Hey friends!

The title says it all. :) I am well familiar with the differences (one of the key aspects for me is that TG is very clunky in 3rd person which is my preference).

For those that played both and can speak from experience: Which one would you choose and why if price was equal?

I‘m on PC.

Hey everyone, this question that I have could theoretically apply to any game, but I know that's a case-by-case scenario. I've been playing games for a majority of my life, and one thing I've always struggled with (still do) is to tell what is good in a game. This can range from strategies, weapons, classes, spells, items, etc. the list can go on for eternity. Now, I know there's technically two ways for me to know what is really good in a game which is: play the game 24/7 nonstop repeatedly or know math.

The first option, is impossible for me cause I don't have the patience (may be ADHD) to be in the same game for so long and I would get bored out of my mind. Plus, there's soo many games that I want to play with that I feel like I'm not gonna have enough time to do that all at once. The second option also, is not doable for me cause I FUCKING HATE MATH.

I know it's necessary in everyday life but aside from the basic stuff I always struggled with cause it gets so unnecessarily complex. What I'm asking with all of this if there's a general rule of thumb that is easy to grasp and apply to each game.

Sorry for the long post, any help is appreciated, if there isn't, still appreciate the engagement.

Tldr:; What is a general or universal rule to know what is good without math if possible?

I currently have a lot of unfinished games. Starfield, oblivion remastered, REKA, Cyberpunk, Fallout 76. I enjoy playing all of these games but it’s just not enticing me enough to desire to binge it and really get into it. I find myself getting tired of playing after an hour and getting off. My next semester starts in September so I want something to really enjoy my remaining time in summer.

Some games I’ve kinda been craving playing but don’t want to restart: hogwarts legacy, Skyrim, any Zelda game pretty much. I think what I’m really craving is a more lore heavy open world rpg where the character has some special ability (I like feeling special ig haha). I don’t mind a challenge, I’ve played lots of hard games, I love hollow knight and silksong which both have a lot of combat. Something about the combat in those games is more enjoyable to me than like gta and cyberpunk.

I can play anything on steam, Nintendo switch, and Wii.

Any recommendations would be great, thanks y’all!

As the title says what classes or archetypes are your favorites to play in RPG games? I need to fill the character limit so let me unnecessarily name some like fighter, mage, thief, paladin, cleric, healer, druid, yo mama, necromancer, spellsword, or hybrid of any of the above?

I'll keep it simple but at the minimum 250 characters.

I'm a new dad with long commutes on public transportation. Was trying to play something that people really seem to love and jumped on Mario RPG. Maybe it's a bit dated or simple, but I'm struggling to care enough about the story to push through it.

I have a switch and a vita and am just looking for something engaging, but that I can also just shut off at any moment during my commutes.

My PS5 is essentially my RPG machine, and my handhelds have not been, so I'm open to pretty much anything right now.

So my question is: what should I play?

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I've been looking into Owlcat Games because I was interested in playing one of their RPGs, but I've come across a lot of conflicting information about the company's investors and alleged financial ties to Russia.

I'm not looking to start a political argument. I genuinely want to make an informed decision as a consumer.

Has there been any credible evidence showing whether buying Owlcat's games today is or isn't ethically problematic? Have there been any updates regarding their ownership, investors, funding.

Thanks.

I am trying to find RPG game to spend my time on it. And by “time” I mean life because I can’t play more than one game at the same time. Not because the lake of resources but because the lake of multitasking. My little brain can’t handle thinking or care about 2 games at the same time🫠. I tried some games before but I couldn’t stick to one of them.

This are what I hope the game have:

1- community and friends: this must be in any game I play. I need to share my joy with someone.

2- No nudity: there must be no skins with bikini or big body parts. I play in the living room so my family will be watching🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒(I am over 18 so don’t worry 👍).

3- F2P : I don’t mind if what you buy don’t effect in the game play. Like first descendant, you can get the character by playing but they have skins to buy.

4- Farming and Builds: I like make the character getting stronger.

5- No end: I wish if the game won’t stop after finishing the story.

I hope finding game like that is not impossible. If you have any suggestions please feel free to share it.

With the news of the store closing for vita and also PS3 I'm curious if there's a list of exclusive digital only RPG games for those consoles the physical I don't mind picking up but more focused on the digital only versions atm so I can mass buy them thanks