IGN got its biggest RPG fans in a room to find out. Below are the Top 100 RPGs of All Time. The main elements we examined: Story (Is it compelling, well-written, or uniquely told?) Presentation...

Dec 20, 2024 · Discover 25 classic RPGs from 1990 to 2010 that every gamer should play. From genre-defining mechanics to unforgettable storytelling, these iconic titles shaped the golden era of role-playing games and left a lasting impact on gaming history.

Mar 1, 2025 · If you're looking to begin your journey with the best retro RPGs of yesteryear, check out our list below. From epic titles like Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana to good old-school role-playing games like EverQuest, vote up all the classic RPGs that still hold up.

May 31, 2021 · Whether they’re JRPGs, CRPGs, Tactical RPGs, or ARPGs, the best RPGs ever made are united by their ability to ease the escape from your burdens, your worries, and your world by taking you on an...

Apr 25, 2020 · Classic Sci-Fi Feel. Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game gameplay. This game is considered by some to be the godfather of all classic sci-fi RPGs. In a time where the market was flooded with medieval RPG’s this game hits the shelves and revitalizes the genre.

Oct 15, 2024 · Our panel of five voters —myself, Paste assistant games editor Moises Taveras, and regular contributors Dia Lacina, Marc Normandin, and Cameron Kunzelman—ranked their personal top 50 RPGs from...

Apr 11, 2014 · Grab your chainmail and read on for 20 of the greatest old school titles for console and PC. Role-playing games (RPGs) are as fundamental to video games' identity as sports and racing...

May 21, 2024 · Whether it’s high fantasy, modern cities, steampunk, or even the darkest reaches of space, RPGs have it all, and to list out every must-play title would take a lifetime.

Jan 1, 2018 · Today, you can hardly find any release – from strategy games to side-scrollers – without a trace of the RPG genetic code. This list is a celebration of the genre’s incredible impact; these are the best 100 games that exist at the intersection of …

Aug 31, 2021 · I've also gotten a fair number of questions about where to start for retro franchises and getting a good historical perspective for the medium, so let's start off in the '80s, where digital RPGs weren't exactly a popular genre yet but where most of the prominent franchises of today have their roots.