Wartales is one of the most advanced tactical, turn-based RPGs to release in years, giving players the chance to manage an entire company of mercenaries. Adding a tavern ownership simulation DLC to the title might seem odd at first, but it works well for those looking for more of an economic challenge.
Dripping with an incredible atmosphere that combines dark magic and supernatural entities with the intense historical setting of pre-Great War Poland, The Thaumaturge is one of the most unique, story-driven RPGs to release in years.
The Victorian England steampunk setting is a perfect backdrop for the narrative-focused RPG Sovereign Syndicate. Similar to other titles like Disco Elysium and almost as wacky with its unique characters and dialogue, it has players playing as three different characters and uses tarot cards instead of dice to determine skill checks.
Smalland: Survive the Wilds is an open-world RPG where players get to play as wingless pixie-like creatures trying to build a new home and survive on the big surface world where even other creatures like bugs, spiders and wasps can become deadly foes.
The action RPG Fate Samurai Remnant adds yet another amazing entry into the long running Fate series with many new places to explore. Players take on the role of Iori, a human who fights against both enemy humans and spirits in challenging but rewarding battles.
The Warhammer 40,000 genre has a long history with exciting tactical combat, whether in the physical tabletop realm or with video games. And now, through Games Workshop’s recent partnership with Owlcat Games, the new Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader title is a deep and rewarding RPG set in Warhammer’s unique sci-fi world.
The original Super Mario RPG on the Super Nintendo was a favorite of GiN Reviewer Vincent Mahoney. Now he takes the remake for a spin to see if it can capture some of that old fashion RPG magic in a modern format for the Nintendo Switch console.
Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game may be the sleeper hit of the year. Set on a desolate colony ship where characters never knew Earth and won’t live long enough to reach the ultimate destination, this RPG offers a gritty, sci-fi world where everyone is just trying to survive.
Acquisitions Incorporated is one of the oldest Dungeons and Dragons actual plays, which are podcasts or web shows that feature people playing tabletop role-playing games for an audience. It has returned with a reboot of the series for a new season, and viewers can expect lots of familiar faces and fun.
It may have taken Cyberpunk 2077 a while to get good, but it has now become one of the best open world games around. The Phantom Liberty DLC adds to that adventure, while the accompanying 2.0 patch revamps almost all of the title’s core functionality for the better.
