26 Action RPG’s That Offer Different Playstyles

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If one were to be a pessimist, they could argue the term “action RPG” is a bit redundant. Surely any game is role-playing, and action is a broad term. However, and for the sake of argument (and this list), we’ll narrow it down to “games that are action/adventure with role-playing/character building elements”.

In that regard, there are many. From epic, far-flung futuristic adventures to times of old, from first-person shooter to top-down dungeon crawling. The spectrum is broad, as are the progression routes that characters can take. With that in mind, here are just twenty five of some of the best action RPG’s that offer differing play styles across the board:

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

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When it comes to action RPGs, you want something you can repeatedly play with different playstyles so you feel like you’re doing something “fresh” every time.

With Hogwarts Legacy, you definitely have those options. One of the biggest ones is the kind of student you’ll be at Hogwarts. First, there are basic decisions to make, like choosing your house. But once you’re done with that, you can choose what spells to learn, what classes to focus on, and whether you want to be a Dark Witch or Wizard.

You can learn the Unforgivable Curses and wield them as you desire. Or choose the path of light and be a wizard or witch most of the world would be proud of.

Kicking off the list is not Diablo, but a game that pays considerable homage to its style of play. Set in the future, but twinned with a tale of warring deities (or