The Best RPGs for 2025

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Few PC game genres match the staggering variety found in role-playing games. RPGs fall into various categories and subcategories, each with distinct gameplay styles. Japanese and Western are the big umbrella categories, which are further divided into turn-based, action, strategy, dungeon crawlers, roguelikes, and other sub-genres. In this game roundup, you'll PCMag's top recommended RPGs. Each title featured here has been thoroughly reviewed by our experts, so you can rest assured that the suggestions are varied and top-notch. However, you won't find massively multiplayer online RPGs in this piece. The sub-genre's unique online requirement, huge raids, and multiplayer components separate it from traditional RPGs. You can check out our roundup of the best MMO games.

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