Master Your Favourite RPGs
Whether you’re looking for your next favorite game or trying to survive a boss fight, our deep-dive guides and expert walkthroughs have you covered.
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How to decide which game to play
Deciding on your next adventure in the sprawling landscape of RPGs is not necessarily about finding the “best” game, it’s more about identifying the specific flavor of escapism you need right now. To choose effectively, start by weighing the balance between narrative depth and mechanical complexity: do you want a “visual novel” experience with heavy choice-driven dialogue, or a “crunchy” tactical system that demands mastery of stats?
Time commitment is often a big factor, if only we had all the time in the world to sit and play RPGs! A 100-hour grand odyssey requires a different headspace than a 10-hour indie dungeon crawler. Finally, look at the setting’s tone; whether you’re craving the cozy nostalgia of a turn-based high-fantasy world or the grim, high-stakes tension of a sci-fi dystopia, the right RPG should act as the perfect mirror to your current mood. Hopefully this site can help provide some food for thought when it comes to the next game you decide to try.
RPG Crown frequently asked questions
RPG is an acronym for Role Playing Game, and summarised as a genre of gaming where you step into the shoes of a specific character and guide their growth through a series of choices, challenges, and narrative arcs. Unlike a pure action game where success depends solely on your reflexes, an RPG relies heavily on progression systems such as leveling up, managing stats, and upgrading gear.
There are 1000s of games that could be considered an RPG. Some of the most popular and highly rated games of all time are classified as RPGs, examples include: Skyrim, Final Fantasy 7, Red Dead Redemption, Elden Ring, Dark Souls, Pokemon Red & Blue.
There are several different types of Role Playing Games, and they aren’t always easily defined. Some of the more common types of RPGs include the following:
Action RPGs (ARPGs): These prioritize real-time combat where your reflexes are just as important as your character’s stats. Think of them as high-energy “hack and slash” experiences like Elden Ring or Diablo.
Turn-Based RPGs: These games pause during combat to let you choose your next move from a menu. They are perfect for players who prefer methodical strategy over fast-paced action, such as in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Tactical RPGs (TRPGs): A sub-genre of turn-based games that takes place on a grid-based map. Success depends on where you move your units, similar to a high-stakes game of chess, as seen in Fire Emblem.
JRPGs (Japanese RPGs): These typically feature a pre-defined hero and a linear, cinematic story. They often have a distinct art style and focus on a specific “party” of characters, like in the Final Fantasy series.
WRPGs (Western RPGs): These emphasize player freedom and “blank slate” characters. They usually offer massive open worlds and branching choices that change the story, such as in Skyrim or Starfield.