47 Best PS5 RPGs of All Time

Sony released the PS5 in November 2020 as a way to move into the newest generation of gaming. The powerful machine allows developers to take their games to the next level, offering players a totally heightened and more immersive experience. Several RPGs take the console to its limits, featuring breathtaking graphics and utilizing the enhanced haptics of the DualSense controller. The upgrades make players feel like they have truly become a game’s protagonist, fending off enemies and exploring a foreign land. Check out some of the best RPGs to play on PS5 below! You won’t be disappointed with any of them.

#47 Path of Exile 2

Platform: PC X/S PS5
Release Date: December 6, 2024

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Are you ready for an adventure on a “dark continent” that will test your might and prowess against all manner of evil? If so, then you’ll want to check out Path of Exile 2! The game puts you in a land that is being terrorized once more by an ancient evil. Many thought that this evil was gone from this world, but this kind of malice never stays gone for long. Its very presence is infecting the land, and you must rise up to stop it!

This free-to-play title will allow you to craft the character of your dreams so that you can take down foes with might, magic, or whatever else you desire to use.

#46 Star Wars Outlaws

Platform: PC PS5 X/S
Release Date: August 30, 2024

PC | PlayStation | Xbox

A more recent release on the PS5, Star Wars Outlawsstars Kay Vess, a young scoundrel who wants nothing more than a clean slate. For better and for worse, she gets the chance to have that clean slate…if she can pull off a massive heist.

The RPG elements of the game come from completing quests and finding “experts” across a set of planets and other areas to try and improve the skills that Kay gets. The better she is in her skillset, the more she can do, and the more she can prove herself to various crime families.

What will Kay be like when you’re finished with her journey?

#45 Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Platform: PC XSX|S PS5
Release Date: March 19, 2025

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Despite all the issues that come with its development, many are excited to see what Assassin’s Creed Shadows is like upon its release. One of the biggest reasons for that is simply that there are plenty of options within the game to make it feel more like an RPG than certain past entries.

For example, the game has not one but two protagonists, Yasuke and Naoe. One is a Samurai, while the other is a Ninja. You can pick and choose who to play as at any time, which means your gameplay experience will be tethered to who you want to use the most! Add that to upgrades, special weapons and numerous quests to do, and you’ll be busy for a while.

#44 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Platform: PS5 PS4 XBO X/S PC
Release Date: February 29, 2024

PlayStation | Xbox | PC

Yeah, you know exactly what RPG elements are in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The DLC expansion to the hit FromSoftware title was in the works for over two years, but that meant that plenty of time and care was put into its world, options, and boss fights.

You’ll step into a separate realm within the main world and find yourself at the mercy of new and powerful beings that will beat you repeatedly until you “git gud” enough to win. Seriously, the game is hard, and they even patched the difficulty recently!

However, if you’re willing to grind and push your skills and builds to the limit, you will come out on top.

#43 Rise of the Ronin

Platform: PS5
Release Date: March 22, 2024

PlayStation

Many RPGs don’t just give you options for your characters; they give you options on how you can affect the story around you. Rise of the Ronin is one such title, as you’ll be taken to a key point in Japan’s history, and asked to shape it how you will as a lone Ronin.

Japan is in a dark period, with corruption sprouting from within and vessels from the West bringing its own kind of influence. What do you feel is best for Japan? You’ll take your sword and strike out across the land to get the answers you seek and take down those who stand in your way.

#42 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S XBO PS4
Release Date: January 26, 2024

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

One could argue that this is the most RPG game out there, and we mean that in a positive way, even if Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the “most Japanese game” that is also a hit in the world right now.

In the game, you’ll once again play Ichiban, who has, once again, gotten himself way over his head in both Japan and Hawaii. Oh, Ichiban, when will life start treating you properly?

Not willing to rest on what he has already done, Ichiban will strike out against enemies on two continents while also rebuilding his fortune in various ways! Do odd jobs, build up a resort, take pictures of weird dudes, and more!

#41 Dragon’s Dogma 2

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: March 22, 2024

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

When you see a game like Dragon’s Dogma 2, you know you’re getting an RPG experience. The question, as it were, is about what kind of experience you’ll get.

In the game, you’ll first customize your character, known as an Arisen, and tailor them to the RPG stylings you desire. So, if you want to be a swordsman or other kind of weapon wielder, you can do that. Or, you can choose to focus on magic and then style your magical abilities to do all sorts of damage to foes.

Then, head off and make choices that’ll affect you, your party, and the world around you.

#40 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Platform: PS5
Release Date: February 29, 2024

PlayStation

Are you ready for the next adventure in an RPG remake epic? If so, then get Final Fantasy VII Rebirth since it’s out RIGHT NOW on PS5!

The game has everything RPG fans will enjoy. Heck, if you played the first game, you know exactly what to expect and why this game stands out from the pack! Not only does it have a deep and robust free-flow RPG combat system mixed with turn-based elements, but it also has a vast world to explore and plenty to do in it!

Plus, like many good RPGs of recent times, you can build up relationships with your comrades and arms and see where that takes you!

#39 Persona 3 Reload

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S Xbox One PS4
Release Date: February 2, 2024

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

While some of you might see Persona 3 Reload as nothing more than an “upgrade” to a title that’s already out, don’t let that dissuade you from trying it out. The graphics have been updated to modern standards, and the gameplay has been improved, too!

For example, there are new strategies and tactics you can employ, such as the Theurgy gauge, where you can unleash devastating attacks on foes! You can also work with your teammates to deliver weakness-invoking attacks one after the other!

With so many Shadows to defeat, you must use these tactics to survive! So dive into Tartarus and see how long you’ll last!

#38 My Time at Sandrock

Platform: PC PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Switch
Release Date: November 02, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo

If you enjoyed My Time At Portia, then you might enjoy the sequel installment. My Time At Sandrock is a similar gameplay experience to the first installment. Players here take the role of a builder, but rather than being in a more fruitful environment from the previous game, we’re in a desert oasis. This location is called Sandrock, and we’re left with a rundown town needing desperate care. That’s where you come along as the builder to help rebuild this town to its former glory. As before, you’ll be spending your time here making farms, gathering precious resources, crafting items, interacting with the townsfolk, and making Sandrock a modern oasis that will help recapture its glory. If you enjoy a more casual gameplay experience, you might find your time easily sunk into this game. 

#37 Lords of the Fallen

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: October 13, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Players that enjoy souls-like gameplay might have anticipated the release of Lords of the Fallen. This game was first unveiled to the public during Gamescom 2022, where players would again get another helping of this franchise. However, Lords of the Fallen is a bit of a sequel to another game launched in 2014 with the same name. Fortunately, you don’t necessarily have to go back and play through the 2014 release to enjoy this game installment. This title is set a thousand years after the original game’s events, where you have to deal with the demon lord Adyr once again. Adyr was once sent back to the world of the undead. But years later, he’s returned, forcing another hero to battle this demonic beast between the world of the living and the dead. 

#36 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: September 26, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

CD Projekt Red is known for its RPG titles, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to missteps. When they took a dip into the Cyberpunk genre, it didn’t go too well on numerous levels. However, with the now-released Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, things have finally gotten better.

Just about everything about this RPG has been overhauled, including the RPG mechanics that you can use to augment your character to your desire. You’ll need all the help you can get to take on the groups within Dogtown and attempt to earn your freedom from a death sentence.

But the question becomes, can you survive the experience?

#35 Lies of P

Platform: PC September 18, 2023
Release Date: PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S September 19, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

When a brutal and monster-filled city awaits you, you must do what you can to survive and not let monsters take your life. But it’s you who will determine what happens to your soul.

In Lies of P, you’ll play a very grim version of Pinocchio, who is woken up in a dark city with the desire to find Geppetto. But to reach them, you must weave your way through a dangerous place, which means fighting off those who stand in your way!

Your decisions can shape how Pinocchio fights and the weapons that he uses. Create the fighter you want him to be, and then see just how far you can push this puppet’s ability.

#34 Final Fantasy XVI

Platform: PS5
Release Date: June 22, 2023

PlayStation

Typically, if we mention Square Enix and note they’ve made another RPG, you’ll know what to expect. It’ll be a kind of turn-based affair or one that has similar RPG elements that you can easily fall into.

But with Final Fantasy XVI, the game has literally been changed. Instead of those familiar mechanics, the game’s team wanted to give a more intense action-packed feel and turned it more into an action RPG. You’ll wail on your opponents until they fall or turn into a beast known as an Eikon and unleash monstrous fury on your enemies!

Adding that to a deep story with great characters gives you a title you won’t want to miss out on.

#33 Remnant 2

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: July 25, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

Are you ready to once again help lead humanity against unbelievable foes? Remnant II follows up the hit co-op title that’ll put you and others in a fight for all of existence! We mean that literally as your foe wishes to destroy all of reality!

So yeah, you should probably stop them from doing that.

Whether you play alone or with others, you’ll outfit your character to be the best fighter they can be. Use new systems and a foray of weapons to take the fight to them. Don’t be afraid to mix and match what you can access, as it might be the key to taking down future foes!

#32 Dredge

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S Switch 
Release Date: March 30, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox | Nintendo

You might not think that a game like Dredge would feature RPG elements. After all, it bills itself as a type of fishing game. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t RPG elements for you to partake in here.

For example, on your quest to capture fish, you’ll partake in quests from the locals. When you complete them, you’ll uncover the area’s lore and what makes this place so mysterious.

Plus, like an RPG, there are monsters to “take care of.” Specifically, at night, massive beasts from below will rise as you try to get special catches. If you’re not careful, you’ll be sunk.

Not to mention, you can upgrade your boat to handle these dangers! So yeah, it’s an RPG.

#31 Final Fantasy XVI

Platform: PS5
Release Date: June 22, 2023

PlayStation

If you have been a fan of the beloved Square Enix franchise for a long time, then you’ve been chomping at the bit to get Final Fantasy XVI.

The game is set in a realm where magic goes beyond simple spells. People have the ability to become beings known as Eikons, and many desire nothing more than to get many of these “dominants” in their ranks so that they can take over!

With a desperate struggle ahead, a man named Clive will get wrapped up in this twisted story of power and woe and must do everything to come out on top and get his revenge!

#30 Diablo IV

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: June 06, 2023

PC | Playstation | Xbox

It’s been many years since fans of Blizzard’s beloved hack-n-slash franchise had the chance to dive into the struggle between heaven and the underworld.

Plus, the last game in the franchise, the console/PC title, not the mobile knockoff, wasn’t as enjoyed as the publisher likely hoped.

But with Diablo IV, things have changed for the better. The gothic feel is back, and every action you take will be crucial as you attempt to stop Lilith from taking control of the underworld.

Whether you play alone or with a friend, you’ll venture deep into enemy territory and participate in a struggle for life itself!

#29 Hogwarts Legacy

Release Date: 10 Feb 2023 | Platform: PC PS5 Xbox Series X|S
(PS4 Xbox One April 4, 2023) Switch (July 25, 2023)
Camera: Third Person
Multiplayer: No
Co-op: (Local: No | Online: No)
Genre: Open World, RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

The PS5 is finally getting on the roll that Sony has wanted it to have since its launch. That means you’ll want to get the best games for the system, right?

If you’re looking for RPGs to play, get Hogwarts Legacy. The title gives you free rein at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and you’ll have a blast creating the witch or wizard you want to be!

The combat is where the RPG elements shine the most. You can combo your spells to get the effect you want. You can target singular enemies, do area-of-effect spells, or kill them with a single spell!

Are you ready to “Live The Unwritten”?

#28 Salt and Sacrifice

Genre: RPG
Release: 2022
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5

PC | PlayStation

Salt and Sacrifice is the sequel to 2016’ Salt and Sanctuary, a 2D action RPG inspired by the Dark Souls series. Considering its inspiration, be ready to die often.

The land of Salt and Sacrifice is plagued by powerful and twisted mages that are the embodiment of elemental chaos. Your goal as a Marked Inquisitor is to hunt them down and kill these evil mages. As you defeat your enemies, you will be able to craft powerful gear to tackle even deadlier foes. Your mission is to slay all mages, whether playing solo, with a friend in online co-op, or with a stranger online.

#27 Thymesia

Genre: RPG
Release: 2022
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

In the kingdom of Hermes, everyone used to practice alchemy to enhance and heal as they see fit. However, alchemy comes with a price. Soon, the entire kingdom fell to chaos, with infected monsters prowling the streets.

The only way to save the kingdom is to find pieces of memory scattered throughout this infected world. As Thymesia isn’t a simple walk through the park to relive memories, there will be plenty of enemies to defeat on the way. You will have to fight mutated monsters corrupted by the plague and seize their weapons to find a way to keep on moving forward.

#26 The DioField Chronicle

Genre: RPG
Release: 2022
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

The DioField Chronicle is Square Enix’s latest RPG. The Kingdom of Alletain is in the middle of a conflict opposing the Trovelt-Schoevian Empire and the Rowetale Alliance. In The DioField Chronicle, you will lead a mercenary group that will influence the fate of this war-torn continent.

This strategy RPG features real-time tactical battles and diorama-style visuals. Each member of the mercenary group comes with a specific set of skills, depending on their class. As you make your way through Alletain and try to stop the war, you can improve your character and get new equipment to battle stronger foes.

#25 Steelrising

Genre: RPG
Release: 2022
Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Steelrising offers a new spin on French history. The game is set in the capital city of France, Paris, in 1789. King Louis XVI brings an end to the French Revolution by unleashing his merciless mechanical army. The only one able to stop the king’s madness is Aegis, an automaton designed to be the queen’s bodyguard.

As Aegis, you will have to face the king’s mechanical soldiers to save the French Revolution. Steelrising is an action RPG that requires nerves and discipline to take down the hardest opponents. Luckily, as you progress through the game, you can upgrade your abilities to make fighting in Paris a little easier.

#24 Cult of the Lamb

Genre: RPG
Release: 2022
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

Cult of the Lamb turns you into the guru of your own sect. You play as a possessed lamb saved by a mysterious stranger, and your goal is now to build a loyal following in his name.

To build that following, you will need to go through various regions to find new adepts. You can then collect resources to build structures in honor of your divinity and perform dark rituals to appease the gods. And of course, if you ever meet a non-believer or a rival cult leader, you should unleash the mighty power of your cult to crush them.

#23 Elex 2

Genre: RPG
Release: 2022
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Elex 2 is an action role-playing game first released in 2017. It was developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic. This game combines elements of science fiction and fantasy, having been described as “edgy, dark, uncompromising, and complex.” Elex 2 is set in a post-apocalyptic world where the protagonist joins a war where people are fighting for the powerful resource “Elex” which grants people magical powers. The setting is a mix of futuristic and medieval locations where players can use guns, swords, and magic to defeat enemies. Gamers can find Elex 2 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Definitely check it out if you’re a fan of science fiction, action RPGs!

#22 Crusader Kings 3

Genre: Grand Strategy, RPG
Release: 2020
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Set in the Middle Ages, Crusader Kings 3 is a grand strategy dynasty simulator. Players have the option to start the game from the years 867 or 1066 and play until 1453. The RPG has gamers become the head of a dynasty, thus taking control of it and using resources to assert control over the house. Responsibilities such as legitimizing bastard children are up to players. Making choices against a character’s traits will cause stress and could have terrible consequences. Crusader Kings 3 is a great PS5 RPG.

#21 Tales of Arise

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2021
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Although it’s the seventeenth main entry to the Tales series, Tales of Arise is the first to have a worldwide simultaneous release. The game follows a man and a woman from different worlds. They embark on a quest to end the oppression of the Renan people from the Dahnans. Similar to previous games in the franchise, Tales of Arise is an action RPG, although with a Linear Motion Battle System. The game’s combat focuses on evading and countering. Fans can find this game on PS5, as well as PC and Xbox consoles.

#20 Undertale

Genre: 2D RPG
Release: 2015
Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

Undertale has players control a child who has fallen into the Underground, a vast region located under the surface of the Earth. The area is separated by a magical barrier and greets the protagonist with menacing monsters. Players must engage in combat with various creatures and journey back to the surface. The combat system involves navigating through mini-bullet hell attacks where players can choose whether to kill or subdue their opponent. Undertale is strongly influenced by players’ choices which directly affect the outcome of the story.

#19 Dying Light 2 Stay Human

Genre: Action RPG
Release: February 2022
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Developed by Techland, Dying Light 2 Stay Human is an action survival RPG with elements of horror. The game features an open-world set 22 years after the first Dying Light and stars a totally new protagonist by the name of Aiden Caldwell. Equipped with his various parkour skills, Caldwell must navigate the zombie-infested city by climbing ledges, sliding, leaping off edges, and running. Tools such as a grappling hook and a paraglider also come in handy when traveling across the open world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human.

#18 Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2018
Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is great for fans of the medieval era. Developed by Warhorse Studios, this action RPG is set in the Kingdom of Bohemia, an Imperial State of the Holy Empire. The game aims to provide historically accurate content, taking place during a war in Bohemia in 1403. Kingdom Come: Deliverance follows the son of a blacksmith who seeks revenge against the unjust massacre of his village. On his journey, the man leads a resistance movement against the king and attempts to restore the rightful leader to the throne.

#17 Kingdom Come Deliverance II

Platform: PS5, PC, X/S
Release Date: February 4, 2025

Xbox | Steam | PlayStation

Welcome to 15th-century Bohemia! Come for the beautiful landscapes, stay for the epic adventure that is about to unfold in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II!

The game will feature you as Henry, who is on a quest of great personal importance: revenge. Along the way, you’ll work with allies and others you meet to accomplish tasks and see what path lies ahead of you. You have multiple options to handle situations, including fighting your way out, sneaking your way around, or talking your way through.

What path will you choose for Henry? Will you make it through the adventure in one piece? There’s only one way to find out.

#16 Disco Elysium: The Final Cut

Genre: Detective RPG
Release: 2019
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

Developed by ZA/UM, Disco Elysium is great for fans of mystery. The game takes place in a large city recovering from war and players control an amnesiac detective who must solve a murder mystery. Throughout the game, the detective slowly recalls events from his own past, moving the plot forward. Inspired by the game Planescape Torment, Disco Elysium does not have any type of combat and instead offers skill checks and a dialogue tree. The Final Cut was released in 2021, offering fans a more expanded version with full voice acting and new content.

#15 Nioh 2

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2020
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5

PC | PlayStation

Nioh 2 is an action RPG developed by Team Ninja. It is both a prequel and a sequel to 2017’s Nioh and allows players to create their own character who is a yōkai spirit known as Hide. Using a variety of weapons such as an odachi and a kusarigama, players must defeat hostiles in 1500s Japan. Hide’s journey entails overcoming the game’s main antagonist, a mysterious entity known as Otakemaru who repeatedly undermines the titular characters at every opportunity. The gameplay includes using different abilities in combination with weapons to battle enemies. Check out Nioh 2 on PS5, PS4, and PC.

#14 Demon’s Souls (Remake)

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2020
Platform: PS5

PlayStation

The remake of Demon’s Souls is based on the original FromSoftwatre title first released in 2009. It is a classic souls-like game set in the Kingdom of Boletaria, an area that has been consumed by a dark being called the Old One. Players take on the role of a hero who must kill the fallen king Allant. Gameplay involves traveling across five different worlds, engaging in challenging combat with menacing bosses. The game offers both multiplayer combat and a PvP mode. Game director Hidetaka Miyazaki has been praised for nearly every game his name is attached to and Demon’s Souls was no different. Check it out on PS5!

#13 NieR: Automata

Genre: Action RPG, Hack and Slash
Release: 2017
Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

PlatinumGames developed NieR: Automata as a sequel to 2010’s Nier. The game is set during a proxy war between alien-created machines and human-crafted androids. The story requires multiple playthroughs in order for players to unlock key story elements and progress through the game. NieR: Automata combines role-playing with hack-and-slash action, as well as elements of the shoot ’em up genre. The game has been praised for its story, gameplay, and music. Check it out on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and PC!

#12 Persona 5

Genre: RPG, Social Simulation
Release: 2016
Platform: PS5, PS4

PlayStation

Person 5 is the sixth installment to the popular Persona franchise and one of the best. Developed by Atlus, this RPG takes place in modern-day Tokyo and follows a high school student known as Joker. The protagonist has recently transferred to a new school and soon joins a group of students who become secret vigilantes known as the Phantom Thieves of Heart. They explore a supernatural realm and take on a variety of enemies called Shadows. The game incorporates both role-playing and dungeon crawling. It was originally released exclusively on the PS3 and is now available on the PS5!

#11 Dark Souls Series

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2011
Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

Developed by the famous FromSoftware, Dark Souls is a spiritual successor to Demon’s Souls, both of which are responsible for essentially creating an entirely new genre of games referred to as “souls-like.” The most prominent title to date in this genre is the newly released Elden Ring, having garnered immense praise from both critics and gamers. The Dark Souls series is comprised of three games, each created by Hidetaka Miyazaki. While these games are known for their difficulty, they’re also known for creating an environment that pulls gamers in and leads to incredibly satisfying gameplay.

#10 Fallout Series

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 1997-2018
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

PC | Xbox

The Fallout franchise is a series of post-apocalyptic RPGs set in the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd centuries. It features an atompunk retrofuturistic setting and artwork influenced by the post-war culture of the US in the 1950s. The series is a spiritual successor to the 1988 game Wasteland and has four games in the main series, as well as two spin-off titles. You can’t go wrong when it comes to Fallout games, as they are the pinnacle of intriguing RPGs. Definitely check them out on PS5, as well as PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

#9 Cyberpunk 2077

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2020
Platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Cyberpunk 2077 was released at the end of 2020, garnering criticism from both gamers and critics. The game was broken almost beyond belief. It received the rare distinction of being one of the only games to be removed from the PlayStation store due to just how bad it was. However, that was then and the game has come a long way over the last year. Developer CD Projekt Red has been improving the game and with the next-gen update, it’s actually an RPG worthy of people’s time. The next-gen update included a massive amount of improvements to the game besides the obvious FPS and graphical bumps. Now is the time to finally give Cyberpunk 2077 a shot on PS5.

#8 Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

Genre: MMORPG
Release: 2021
Platform: PS4, PS5, PC

PC | PlayStation

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is the fourth expansion to the Final Fantasy MMORPG. It was released as a standalone product for the game and has players travel to the nation of Sharlayan. A journey begins that involves seeking help to stop the end of the world. The character Zenos, the mad son of a former emperor murders his father and teams up with Ascian Fandaniel, a nihilist who wants the apocalypse to occur. Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker has players complete various quests to progress through the story and reach the enthralling end. Final Fantasy fans are sure to love this new expansion on the PS5.

#7 Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2020
Platform: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the twelfth major installment to the Assassin’s Creed franchise and garnered high praise from both critics and gamers. The game is set in the years 872-878 AD and features a Viking theme. Players control the protagonist Eivor Varinsdottir, a raider who attempts to establish a Viking clan in England. An entirely new expansion to the game titled Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok is scheduled to launch this month on March 10. It takes players further into Norse mythology and involves going up against an immortal fire giant named Surtr. Play Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and its expansion on PS5 where they will both be especially breathtaking.

#6 The Witcher 3

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2015 / 2022 (Next-Gen)
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

The Witcher 3 is arguably one of the best and most influential open-world RPGs. The game was released in 2015 and kept getting better with time as CD Projekt Red added DLC and updates to the game. Even this year, CD Projekt Red is delivering a free next-gen update for the game. It’s truly one of the most fantastical open worlds around. So deep that it spawned the hit Netflix series of the same name. If swordplay, magic, and monsters are your jam, The Witcher 3 is a must-play.

#5 The Elder Scroll V: Skyrim

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2011
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

Skyrim is so good it has been re-released on seemingly every device that has a screen. In fact, The Elder Scrolls V is so influential that a lot of games on this list can trace their roots back to it. That’s not to say it feels outdated either. Skyrim plays as well today as it did when it was released on the PS3. Better, given all the versions that have been released and improved upon since then. This fantasy open-world game is so good it’s arguably the reason that Bethesda hasn’t released The Elder Scrolls VI. If that doesn’t make it worth playing, nothing will. Check it out on PS5!

#4 Final Fantasy VII Remake

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2020
Platform: PS4, PS5, PC

PC | PlayStation

Developed by Square Enix, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a total reimagining of the original 1997 game. Set in the dystopian cyberpunk city of Midgar, the action RPG title follows a mercenary named Cloud Strife. After joining an eco-terrorist group called Avalanche, Cloud embarks on a mission to stop the megacorporation Shinra from siphoning the planet’s life essence and using it as an energy source. Gameplay involves exploration and an active time battle system that involves waiting for special abilities to become available, allowing players to take massive HP off of enemies. Play Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS5 now!

#3 Elden Ring

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2022
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

There’s a reason Elden Ring is the highest-rated game ever on Opencritic. The game received perfect or nearly perfect reviews across the board. It is quite simply one of the best games ever, open-world or not. However, as the first open-world Souls game, it also adds a lot to that already popular franchise. Hours upon hours can be lost exploring the world of Land’s Between. It’s the kind of game where you do “just one more thing” and then 3 hours fly by. Barring any major surprises, it’s likely to be most people’s game of the year for 2022, and with good reason. Elden Ring provides an especially enthralling experience on PS5.

#2 Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

Genre: Action RPG, Third-Person Shooter
Release: 2021
Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

As alien games go, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is up there with the best of them. This now-classic series first launched in 2007 with the original Mass Effect game. The remastered collection includes the entire trilogy Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 with upgraded graphics that have been completely reworked for modern consoles, astounding as the first game debuted on the PS3. The compilation also includes all of the DLC released for each of the three titles throughout the years.

#1 Horizon Forbidden West

Genre: Action RPG
Release: 2022
Platform: PS4, PS5

PlayStation

As PS5 RPGs go, Horizon Forbidden West is up there with the best of them. Only released this past February, the game has garnered countless 10/10 reviews and has been a solid sequel to the beloved Horizon Zero Dawn. Developed by Guerrilla Games, Horizon Forbidden West is set in a post-apocalyptic version of the Western US. Players must travel across a vast open-world, completing various missions, acquiring survival skills, and taking on different species of mechanical animals. The top-notch graphics of this game are unreal when experienced through a PS5. Join Aloy on her journey and check out Horizon Forbidden West available now!