Summary

  • RPG genre offers diverse gameplay styles, from traditional turn-based to action looter-shooters.
  • RPGs prioritize role-playing, character development, and engaging stories for immersive experiences.
  • Games like Path of Exile, Fallout: New Vegas, and Baldur's Gate 3 showcase unique RPG aspects to enjoy.

The genre of RPGs is 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.

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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.

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Last Epoch

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

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.

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