Genre · 2021

Best RPG Games of 2021

809 games

RPG games released on Steam in 2021, most popular first.

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Best RPG Games of 2021, page 14

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The Dark Side of the Moon: An Interactive FMV Thriller

Tayanna StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:FMV thriller fans who want live-action scenes combined with puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy action may hit a wall because the game centers on filmed scenes, decisions, exploration, and puzzles.
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Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom

KEMCOWin · 2021For:Fantasy RPG fans who want dungeon expeditions to feed into equipment craftingSkip if:Players seeking an RPG centered only on dungeon expeditions may lose momentum when gathering, crafting, shop handling, and requests become part of the progression.
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COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND

Square EnixWin · 2021For:RPG fans who want three early SaGa adventures in one collectionSkip if:Players seeking one continuous campaign rather than three separate RPGs
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Bravery Network Online

GLOAMWin · Mac · 2021For:Strategy players who enjoy turn-based team battles with hidden decisionsSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based decision-making
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Terrain of Magical Expertise

Fulqrum PublishingWin · 2021For:RPG players who want branching story routes and multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking a linear story without alternate routes or endings
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The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails

NIS America, Inc.Win · 2021For:Action-RPG players who want real-time battles alongside environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a dark, realistic tone may find the light and whimsical fantasy presentation unsuitable
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UFO2: Extraterrestrials

Chaos ConceptWin · 2021For:Strategy players who want both global decisions and turn-based squad missionsSkip if:Players who want purely real-time tactical battles may bounce off the alternating-turn squad system.
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Osteoblasts

MoonanaWin · 2021For:RPG players drawn to skeleton protagonists and undead settingsSkip if:Players looking for a detailed or mechanically elaborate battle system
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Psychic Guardian Super Splendor

Kagura GamesWin · 2021For:Players who prefer turn-based RPG battles over real-time actionSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters
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Disjunction

Fireshine GamesWin · 2021For:Stealth-action players who want both non-lethal and lethal approachesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may find the combat challenging and fast.
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Spire of Sorcery

Charlie OscarWin · 2021For:Players who want a party-based turn-based strategy game centered on spellcastingSkip if:Players seeking an ongoing release with further updates or new chapters
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古代人生 Ancient Life

Wingjoy GamesWin · 2021For:Players interested in simulated lives set in ancient ChinaSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted story rather than changing events across different lives
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Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World

Bliss BrainWin · 2021For:Players who want side-scrolling action stages with combat and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking an open-world structure rather than progression through side-scrolling stages
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Divided Reigns

Nostalgia Addict GamesWin · 2021For:JRPG fans who want a long fantasy story with a large ensemble castSkip if:Players looking for short campaigns may find a main story listed at 70+ hours too long.
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Dragon Creek

∇Win · 2021For:Players who enjoy caring for virtual creatures and managing their changing needs.Skip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action game rather than recurring care and training routines.
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Monkey King Simulator -- Chapter Huaguo Mountain

ShiningCloud StudioWin · 2021For:Action-RPG players who want timing-based combat and battle-style choicesSkip if:Players seeking a low-risk experience may dislike losing all equipment and items on death at the highest difficulty
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Karma City Police

indie.ioWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy story-led pixel adventures with eccentric charactersSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on conventional action combat
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Evening Starter

Kagura GamesWin · 2021For:Dungeon-crawler RPG fans who want turn-based combatSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based encounters
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The Kotonoha Sisters and the Legend of Lysant Island

DeskClub GamesWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy turn-based battles that require watching enemy movement before respondingSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat, since battles resolve through selected commands and simultaneous turns
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Endgame: Road To Salvation

Indie/Anon GamesWin · 2021For:Players who want survival combat with caravan management and long-distance travelSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or forgiving journey may find the high difficulty, night threats, and death-related losses demanding
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Firelight Fantasy: Phoenix Crew

Whale Rock GamesWin · 2021For:Action players who want third-person sword combat in a Scandinavian-mythology settingSkip if:Players seeking a large RPG with extensive character progression or a broad open world
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Silent Sector

Rake in GrassWin · 2021For:Science-fiction RPG players who want open-world exploration alongside ship combatSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed campaign may find the open-world structure and random activities less focused.
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Gemini Strategy Origin

Happy MaxWin · 2021For:Turn-based strategy fans who want traditional tactical commandsSkip if:Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based battlefield decisions
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She Will Shoot

Boom GamesWin · 2021For:Players who want third-person zombie combat in multiple locationsSkip if:Players who need extensive enemy variety may hit a wall with the three stated opponent types.