RPGBest RPG Games of 2016, page 14
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RPGGuardian Of December
Vidas SalavejusFor:Players who want turn-based fantasy battles with melee and magic attacksSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters
RPGDragon Fantasy: The Black Tome of Ice
Choice ProvisionsFor:JRPG fans who want battles without random encountersSkip if:Players seeking a game without frequent demon and boss battles may find the combat focus unsuitable.
RPGWizardCraft
David MccueFor:RTS players who want resource chains alongside direct combatSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused RPG rather than repeated economy-and-assault missions
RPGThe Real Texas
Kitty Lambda Games Inc.For:Action RPG players who enjoy surreal settings mixing modern-day America with olden-days RPG EnglandSkip if:Players seeking a realistic setting may not fit a game built around portals, purgatory, talking or unusual characters, and a German-speaking wizard
RPGSinful Eden
DualhazeFor:Point-and-click adventure fans who want romance and RPG elementsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused or mechanically deep RPG
RPGThe Dungeons of Castle Madness
Third ImpressionFor:RPG players who want grid-based first-person dungeon explorationSkip if:Players seeking a consistently changing dungeon layout, since only 2 of the 19 levels vary between playthroughs
RPGVERSUS: The Elite Trials
Choice of GamesFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want a long, choice-driven science-fiction storySkip if:Players seeking graphics, animation, or sound-driven presentation
RPGAlcatraz: VR Escape Room
OriginsVRFor:Players who enjoy solving puzzles in a room-escape settingSkip if:Players seeking a broader range of activities may find the focus on escaping a room limiting.
RPGOhr: אור
KPLFor:Players who enjoy surreal action RPGs with unusual story premisesSkip if:Players seeking a straightforward combat system without timing-based attack animations
RPGLifestream - A Haunting Text Adventure
Unimatrix ProductionsFor:Interactive-fiction fans who want puzzles and item-based explorationSkip if:Players seeking action or combat may find the choice-and-puzzle structure too static.
RPGSword 'N' Board
Stuffed Castle StudiosFor:Action-adventure players who want puzzles based on collecting and combining itemsSkip if:Players seeking a straightforward combat-focused game may not enjoy the emphasis on puzzles, exploration, and item use
RPGTales of the Elements
RandomBeats MusicFor:JRPG fans who want action battles with couch co-opSkip if:Players who prefer guided navigation may find the lack of maps and quest markers demanding.
RPGSamphi
Greeny Games StudioFor:Players who prefer open-ended survival sandboxes over fixed objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a complete narrative campaign will hit a wall because story mode is planned for the full release and is unavailable in early access.
RPGInfinity Saga
ArcticFox223For:Players who want a short zombie adventure with a stated 7–9 hour durationSkip if:Players seeking a long RPG campaign that extends well beyond 7–9 hours
RPGShiny Gauntlet
SpritewrenchFor:Players who enjoy short, intense dungeon runsSkip if:Players seeking a low-pressure or forgiving difficulty curve
RPGAxe, Bow & Staff
Clewcat GamesFor:Fans of cooperative action games who want local or online multiplayerSkip if:Players seeking a primarily narrative RPG may find the runner-based structure too focused on movement and stages
RPGTo Ash
Self-PublishFor:RPG players who want strategic turn-based battles without level grindingSkip if:Players seeking a conventional progression system built around gaining levels and increasing power
RPGStar Phoenix
Blazar GamesFor:VR players who want a first-person sci-fi RPG with weapon collectionSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign should note that the current game has 3 levels.
RPGCatacombs of the Undercity
Tin Man GamesFor:Gamebook readers who want to direct the plot through decisionsSkip if:Players seeking continuous action rather than decision-led gamebook progression
RPGBlackfaun
Wild Guess SoftwareFor:Roguelike players who want changing dungeon layouts and a distinct experience each runSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or forgiving combat experience may find the enemy tactics and harsh dungeons demanding
RPGA Midsummer Night's Choice
Choice of GamesFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want choices to determine a fantasy storySkip if:Players seeking graphics, sound effects, or visually presented scenes
RPGDual Core
Gray Fin StudiosFor:Twin-stick shooter fans who want a campaign alongside arena combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or stealth-focused experience may find the repeated combat waves and arena battles a poor match.
RPGThe Sea Eternal
Choice of GamesFor:Interactive-fiction readers who want a text-led fantasy storySkip if:Players seeking graphics, animation, or sound-driven presentationNothing matches. Loosen a filter.