RPGBest RPG Games of 2012
RPG
RPGDivine Divinity
Larian StudiosFor:Fantasy RPG players who want a long, exploration-focused adventureSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear campaign may find the non-linear quest structure diffuse
RPGDefender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
Level Up LabsFor:Tower-defense fans who want character progression and equipment choicesSkip if:Players seeking a conventional tower-defense game built around fixed defensive structures rather than developing characters
RPGYs Origin
XSEED GamesFor:Action RPG players who want dungeon exploration mixed with platforming and puzzlesSkip if:Players who want a relaxed, low-pressure adventure may hit a wall at the higher difficulty settings, especially Nightmare
RPGTowns
SMPFor:Players who want to manage a settlement rather than directly control dungeon heroesSkip if:Players seeking direct control of a hero during dungeon exploration may stop at the independent hero system.
RPGDead Pixels
CSR-StudiosFor:Action-RPG players who want undead combat and scavengingSkip if:Players seeking a narrative-led adventure with extensive character development
RPGSea Dogs: To Each His Own
UnknownFor:RPG players interested in Caribbean naval warfareSkip if:Players seeking a short campaign rather than one offering over 70 hours of gameplay
RPGGame of Thrones
UnknownFor:Fans of A Song of Ice and Fire who want a story set in WesterosSkip if:Players seeking a broad open-world RPG rather than a campaign organized around two main quests
RPGOf Orcs And Men
Cyanide StudioFor:RPG players who want a focused campaign about Orc and Goblin resistanceSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended adventure rather than a focused assassination campaign
RPGYs: The Oath in Felghana
XSEED GamesFor:Action RPG players who want fast combat and large boss encountersSkip if:Players seeking a slow, dialogue-led RPG rather than combat-focused progression
RPGKing's Bounty: Warriors of the North
Fulqrum PublishingFor:Tactical RPG players who want turn-based battles with army preparationSkip if:Players seeking a short or narrowly focused campaign rather than a broad adventure across multiple regions
RPGJagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire
Topware InteractiveFor:Strategy players who want to direct mercenary teams through a nonlinear campaignSkip if:Players seeking short, self-contained missions rather than a campaign built around gradual territorial gains
RPGJagged Alliance - Back in Action
THQ NordicFor:Strategy players who want tactical battles combined with character advancementSkip if:Players seeking a purely turn-based system may not suit the mix of real-time and turn-based combat.
RPGHalf Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy
MarvelousFor:RPG players who enjoy strict time limits on individual questsSkip if:Players seeking long-form missions without a countdown
RPGLone Survivor: The Director's Cut
Superflat GamesFor:Survival-horror players who want story outcomes shaped by personal choicesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may hit the endpoint after 4–6 hours on each path
RPGAvernum: Escape From the Pit
Spiderweb SoftwareFor:Fantasy RPG players who want a large underground settingSkip if:Players seeking a short, tightly linear adventure may find the many quests and locations sprawling
RPGMagical Diary: Horse Hall
Hanako GamesFor:Adventure players who want school-life choices alongside magical puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a combat-centered role-playing game rather than one focused on school activities, relationships, and puzzles
RPGKrater
FatsharkFor:Players who want real-time squad management in a dungeon-crawling RPGSkip if:Players seeking a low-stakes campaign may not want permanent injuries and character death
RPGR.A.W. Realms of Ancient War
Focus EntertainmentFor:Hack-and-slash fans who want fantasy combat with character progressionSkip if:Players seeking a stealth-focused or exploration-led adventure rather than combat against large enemy groups
RPGHack, Slash, Loot
David WilliamsonFor:Solo players who want turn-based dungeon explorationSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with a fixed campaign structure
RPGBeyond Divinity
Larian StudiosFor:RPG players who want long fantasy campaigns with non-linear questsSkip if:Players seeking a short, tightly linear adventure may find the campaign too long and open-ended
RPGAlien Shooter 2 Conscription
Sigma Team Inc.For:Action-RPG fans who want large alien battlesSkip if:Players seeking small-scale encounters rather than maps crowded with alien enemies
RPGWanderlust: Rebirth
ChucklefishFor:Players seeking an action RPG who want to team up online with up to three othersSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced RPG focused on exploration rather than arcade-action combat
RPGKing Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame
Paradox InteractiveFor:Fantasy strategy players who want large real-time army battlesSkip if:Players seeking small-scale encounters instead of battles involving thousands of soldiersNothing matches. Loosen a filter.