10 Best RPGs Of 2023
2023 was an excellent year for gaming, particuarly for RPGs. Fans of roleplaying games had plenty to choose from this year, and there was a little something for everyone. Open-world titles like were highly anticipated, and the CRPG became the best-reviewed game of the year., an indie game, was a standout in a year full of AAA releases in the genre.
The RPG field was crowded in 2023, but ten games managed to stand out from the rest, receiving praise from critics and players alike. For Screen Rant's best RPGs of the year, DLC was not included, no matter its size (so no for ). Additionally, games that reviewed well with critics but did not review favorably with players — like, which currently has a user rating of 2.2/10 on Metacritic — were also excluded here.
How we choose entries for our Best-Of Lists.
For this List, has considered the critic scores of gaming aggregator Metacritic, our own reviews, and the awards each game has won. Writer and editor Austin King has also applied his years of experience as an RPG fan to critically evaluate these picks. Audience expectation and have also been a critical factor in the creation of this article.
is the latest live service game from HoYoverse, but its turn-based combat and sci-fi setting help it stand apart from the studio's mega-successful. Like other HoYoverse games, revolves around gatcha mechanics and pulling for new characters through regular updates. It may not be for everyone, but its combat, storyline, and quality help it shine as one of the best RPGs of the year. The game has a high score on Metacritic (8.0) but a more mixed user score (6.5). It received a 4.5/5 review from Screen Rant.
came to English officially for the first time earlier this year. Its characters,
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