PC Role-Playing Games

Bound by Flame

Bound by Flame

Platform: PC
May 8, 2014
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords and their Dead-Army. In this RPG where all your choices lead to consequences, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting the demonic influence that wants to claim your humanity.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.8
Child of Light

Child of Light

Platform: PC
April 29, 2014
Child of Light is a digital download, 2D side-scrolling role-playing game inspired by the art style of Studio Ghibli.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Dark Souls II

Dark Souls II

Platform: PC
April 25, 2014
Dark Souls II brings the franchise’s renowned difficulty & gripping gameplay innovations to both single and multiplayer experiences.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.2
Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming

Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming

Platform: PC
April 4, 2014
You have 30 seconds to save the world....again. Half Minute Hero: The Second coming is the bigger and badder sequel to the world' fastest RPG. Finally available outside Japan exclusively on Steam. Find a quest, level up, equip some loot, and slay the Evil Lord, all in half a minute.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.6
The Elder Scrolls Online

The Elder Scrolls Online

Platform: PC
April 4, 2014
Experience this epic adventure on your own or together with your friends, guild mates, and thousands of alliance members. Explore dangerous caves and dungeons, embark upon adventurous quests across Tamriel, and engage in massive player versus player battles, where the victors reap the spoils of war.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.7
SMITE

SMITE

Platform: PC
March 25, 2014
Players choose from a selection of mythical gods, join session-based arena combat, and use custom powers and team tactics against other player-controlled gods and non-player controlled minions.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

Platform: PC
March 25, 2014
No One Can Stop Death...The lords of hell rage within the Black Soulstone, their souls screaming for vengeance and release. Before the artifact can be sealed away forever, Malthael-Angel of Deathmanifests in the mortal realms with a deadly new purpose: to steal the Black Soulstone and bend its infernal power to his will. So begins the end of all things...
Metascore:
87
User Score:
6.6
South Park: The Stick of Truth

South Park: The Stick of Truth

Platform: PC
March 4, 2014
South Park: The Game is an epic role-playing adventure that will allow the user to befriend Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny and explore the quiet little mountain town like never before.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Shadowrun: Dragonfall

Shadowrun: Dragonfall

Platform: PC
February 27, 2014
Experience a New Full-Length Campaign: Return to the “Tech meets Magic” future of Shadowrun in an all-new 12+ hour campaign. Operating out of an offbeat hub neighborhood, you’ll choose which missions to accept and how you’ll approach them while navigating the dark underbelly of “the Flux”.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Eschalon: Book III

Eschalon: Book III

Platform: PC
February 14, 2014
Through valley mist and sunlit gleam, over jagged rock and icy stream- Through goblin land where none dare follow, yond dungeons deep and haunted hollow- Your travels long and danger fraught, blade crimson stained from death youve wrought- This faraway realm where fate has led, your final journey still lies ahead
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.5
The Castle Doctrine

The Castle Doctrine

Platform: PC
January 29, 2014
The Castle Doctrine is a massively-multiplayer game of burglary and home defense. It's 1991, and things are bad. You're a guy with a house and family. Other players are coming to take what's yours. Build security to stop them. Study their houses, buy tools, and break in to take what's theirs. Everything you do is permanent.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.9
Our Darker Purpose

Our Darker Purpose

Platform: PC
January 29, 2014
Journey to the dark heart of the Edgewood Home for Lost Children in this fiendishly difficult action RPG! When her teacher stepped out of the classroom a month ago, Cordy never imagined he would be gone for good. Now her fellow students have turned on each other as the school descends into chaos.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Blackguards

Blackguards

Platform: PC
January 22, 2014
What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards - the new turn-based RPG by Daedalic Entertainment - explores this very question. The player takes on the role of a convicted murderer, who with the help of a team of more-than-questionable characters, must save the world from a dark menace. During the wild chase throughout the South of Aventuria, the world of The Dark Eye, there is more to fight than vicious creatures - chapter by chapter, a story full of intrigue and surprising twists unfolds. But when life and death are in the player's hands, how far will they go to reach their goals?
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
The Banner Saga

The Banner Saga

Platform: PC
January 14, 2014
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

Platform: PC
November 15, 2013
You have been kidnapped, imprisoned, and tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright. Can you resist the evil within you, forge a legend of heroic proportions, and ultimately destroy the dark essence that haunts your dreams?
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Paper Sorcerer

Paper Sorcerer

Platform: PC
November 2, 2013
Paper Sorcerer is a first-person turn-based RPG with adventure game elements inspired by Wizardry, Dungeons and Dragons, and Shadowgate.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.7
Avadon 2: The Corruption

Avadon 2: The Corruption

Platform: PC
October 30, 2013
You are a Hand of Avadon, the Black Fortress. You protect your homeland from the limitless threats that surround it. Titans and monsters, pirates and barbarians. But then a sneak raid shattered Avadon, and, with it unable to keep order, madness resulted. Civil war, barbarian raids, even conspiracies to destroy your people. Avadon's power has faded, but your people need it more than ever. Everything is falling apart, and a shadowy power has risen to destroy your homeland. What will you do? Will you fight your enemies? Or will you join them and end Avadon's power once and for all? The choice is yours!
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
FORCED

FORCED

Platform: PC
October 24, 2013
Forced is a 1-4-player co-op arcade action RPG with puzzle and tactical elements. You are cast as slaves in the toughest fantasy gladiator school of them all, condemned to fight as a gladiator and eventually win your freedom.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
The Dark Eye: Demonicon

The Dark Eye: Demonicon

Platform: PC
October 24, 2013
Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity. In this bleak yet magical world, their affection is both a blessing and a curse. Both are constantly threatened by mortal danger and demonic temptation, and must find a way through their tortured lives by facing serious moral decisions. Their common destiny will determine that of the entire continent, and will be decided by the choices they make. Hordes of fiends block their way to freedom and peace, and only through battle and magic they will truly become free of the darkness.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.4
Path of Exile

Path of Exile

Platform: PC
October 23, 2013
Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. They're a small independent team of hardcore gamers based in New Zealand and have created Path of Exile as the game that they'd want to play themselves. It is designed around a strong barter-based online item economy, deep character customisation, competitive PvP and ladder races. The game is completely free and will never be "pay to win". [Grinding Gear Games]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.9
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart

Space Rangers HD: A War Apart

Platform: PC
October 17, 2013
Space Rangers HD takes place in 3300AD. Our galaxy is invaded by the Dominators, combat robots that come under the influence of an alien technology. The player finds themselves in a living, breathing world where they can engage multiple activities: fight in space and hyperspace, buy and sell goods, accomplish government missions, liberate planets from the Dominators in 3D RTS battles and complete text adventures leading to unique plot twists and rewards. The game ending is not set and players may find a victory of either side at the end. Everything depends on the actions taken in this developing world where anybody can live the life of a pirate as well as that of a hero.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

Platform: PC
August 27, 2013
Previously referenced as "version 2.0," this title has been rebuilt from the ground up, and centers on the core concept of rebirth, featuring a new world to explore and storyline to experience.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.8
Dragon's Prophet

Dragon's Prophet

Platform: PC
August 13, 2013
Dragon's Prophet features an action-based combat system that gives players more realistic battle action gameplay. Set in a realm where dragons roam the land, sea and air, the game lets players align and battle with a variety of dragons as they work to restore order to the land from the evil Black Dragon that has escaped his eternal prison, unleashed his fire and is more dangerous than ever.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
5.9
Divinity: Dragon Commander

Divinity: Dragon Commander

Platform: PC
August 6, 2013
Set in the time when both magic and technology were at their peak in the Divinity universe, Dragon Commander tells the story of a young dragon knight who fights for the survival of Rivellon when his father, the king, is brutally murdered for opposing the teachings of a new religion. Six nations - the elves, the dwarves, the imps, the undead, the lizards and the humans - must set aside their differences and unite to stop empress Aurora from taking over the world.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.1
Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny Revised

Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny Revised

Platform: PC
July 29, 2013
Developed by Austrian developer Crafty Games, Realms of Arkania - Blade of Destiny is a one-to-one remake of the 1992 original, adored by a generation of Role Players and one of the most successful German RPG's of the 1990's. Get ready to return to Thorwal, one of the oldest cities of Aventurien. Make sure your wits are sharpened before walking down the small alleys of Thorwal and Prem, and prepare to stop the Orcisch threat while creating a mighty alliance between nations.
Metascore:
18
User Score:
3.0
Shadowrun Returns

Shadowrun Returns

Platform: PC
July 25, 2013
Jordan Weisman, the creator of Shadowrun, is back and Shadowrun Returns is the game that Shadowrun fans have been waiting for. A 2D turn-based single player game with deep story interaction, meaningful character development, and highly-contextual tactical combat. According to the Mayan Calendar (and lots of tabloids), the world will end on December 21, 2012. Its part a 5,200 year cycle of death and rebirth that, in Shadowrun, actually charts the ebb and flow of magic from the Earth. So, on 12/21/12 magic will return, end this world, and wreak holy havoc while starting the next. Aboriginal cultures, who maintained their mystical traditions, are the first to feel the return of magic and use their newfound power to reshape the political, financial, and physical world around them. As the magic increases, Elf and Dwarf babies are born to very surprised parents who carry the right combination of long-dormant genes. But all of these events pale in comparison to the horror of "goblinization", which painfully reshapes the teenage bodies of those unlucky enough to carry dominant Ork or Troll genes. And then the first Great Dragon rises from its 5,200 yearlong hibernation and circles over Tokyo, signaling that the world has truly AWAKENED. Fast forward two generations, to a world transformed not only by the growth of magic but by the acceleration of cyber technologya continual effort to improve upon the gifts that nature gave humanity; by the inevitable maturation of the World Wide Web into the Matrixa network directly accessible by the human brain; and by the near elimination of governments as they are replaced megacorporationsmonolithic entities who see only customers, not citizens. And moving through the dark shadows cast by the gleaming towers of the corps, are Shadowrunners disposable assets and corporate pawns scratching out a living using a combination of technology, magic, and street smarts. Shadowrunners live between the cracks and operate outside the law, doing the dirty work that corporate wage-slaves wont soil their hands with and occasionally acting as the only protection the citizenry can turn to. Welcome to the world of Shadowrun, where man meets magic and machine.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Ittle Dew

Ittle Dew

Platform: PC
July 23, 2013
Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet. Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left. Experience devious puzzles, timeless gameplay and lots of exploration!
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Legends of Aethereus

Legends of Aethereus

Platform: PC
July 22, 2013
Join forces in online multiplayer cooperative expeditions as the Inventor, Astrographer, Officer or Animist and venture into the uncharted wilderness of Aethereus seeking fame, glory and untold riches. Invite your friends to your own customized Nexus city-state where they can buy, trade or build unique items only available in your specific area.
Metascore:
41
User Score:
5.9
Sword of the Stars: The Pit - Mind Games

Sword of the Stars: The Pit - Mind Games

Platform: PC
July 3, 2013
The Mind Games expansion for Sword of the Stars: The Pit will add new playable characters, new game mechanics and new content.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Rogue Legacy

Rogue Legacy

Platform: PC
June 27, 2013
Rogue Legacy is a rogue-"lite" game for PC, Mac and Linux. You'll die, but your children will avenge you. They might be genetically deficient, but that's ok. You still love your colour-blind baby. Or do you?
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
Legends of Dawn

Legends of Dawn

Platform: PC
June 27, 2013
Legends of Dawn is an exciting Fantasy RPG Action Adventure, set in the brutal northerly reaches of Narr. It is a world experienced in a classic third person POV that will keep you latched onto a fantastic story about treachery and fear.
Metascore:
29
User Score:
4.4
Neverwinter

Neverwinter

Platform: PC
June 20, 2013
Once a bustling location, Neverwinter has faced a great many disasters in the past hundred years. Rule of the city remains unclear following the unfortunate demise of the last Lord of Neverwinter and factions still battle for dominance after the all-consuming Spellplague took a high toll on the population. Even Neverwinter’s dead are beginning to rise from their graves and march upon the city they once called home.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
5.3
Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition

Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition

Platform: PC
June 18, 2013
Manager of a pen and paper RPG table with turn based battles! Knights of Pen & Paper is an indie turn-based retro style pixel-art RPG. Inspired by the great titles of the 90's, play this game feels like you are playing a traditional pen and paper RPG. The player gets to control the playing characters AND the dungeon master, and you choose what battles to fight. Put together a bunch of monsters to make it a challenging fight and your rewards will be equally great! With 12 different classes (6 unlockables) and 17 characters (5 unlockables) to choose from, more than 100 quests, 50 monsters, 100 items and equipment, blacksmith, enchanter, mining, gathering, hidden treasures and a lot more. Knights of Pen & Paper gives the player lots of room to personalize your gameplay experience. Launching with 2 whole campaigns and many more are coming up! Each time a new game is created you can choose a different campaign and have a brand new game experience.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.9
Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode Four

Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode Four

Platform: PC
June 7, 2013
Penny Arcades On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4 concludes the saga of Tycho Brahe, Scion of The Long Project, and his almost certainly human partner Jonathan Gabriel. The world has been destroyed, but existence extends beyond this mortal plane in the gruesome Underhell! The new game expands considerably on its predecessor in size, scope and gameplay. Create the ultimate fighting force by recruiting bizarre, occasionally disgusting monsters and teaming them up with the best trainer for the job!
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.9
Marvel Heroes

Marvel Heroes

Platform: PC
June 3, 2013
Marvel Heroes is a free-to-play online game from Gazillion Entertainment.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.7
Expeditions: Conquistador

Expeditions: Conquistador

Platform: PC
May 30, 2013
Expeditions: Conquistador is a story-driven tactical roleplaying game with a touch of strategic resource management and a pinch of choose-your-own-adventure.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Dust: An Elysian Tail

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Platform: PC
May 24, 2013
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond. At your disposal is the mythical Blade of Ahrah, capable of turning its wielder into an unstoppable force of nature, and the blade's diminutive guardian, Fidget. Battle dozens of enemies at once with an easy-to-learn, difficult-to-master combat system, take on a variety of quests from friendly villagers, discover ancient secrets and powerful upgrades hidden throughout the massive, open world, and uncover the story of an ancient civilization on the brink of extinction as you fight to uncover your own past.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

Platform: PC
May 22, 2013
Set in a gothic-noir universe resembling a fantastical 19th century Europe filled with monsters, magic, and weird technology, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing will follow the son of the famed hunter, known in-game as Van Helsing, in a tale wrought with wry humor and snappy dialogue. Van Helsing, a larger-than-life hero possessing a dark yet romantic charm, will follow his path to the dismal land of Borgovia where former supernatural foes have enlisted his help to defeat a new scourge terrorizing the ravaged Eastern European city. With an assortment of extraordinary characters, an engrossing storyline, and a beautifully dark and gothic art style, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing looks to bring RPG enthusiasts an anachronistic adventure like no other.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Van Helsing I: Complete Pack

Van Helsing I: Complete Pack

Platform: PC
May 22, 2013
The pack includes the base game (The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing) and everything that's been introduced to the gameplay since the launch of the original. That means the three paid DLCs (Blue Blood, Thaumaturge, Arcane Mechanic), all updates since release (added scenario mode, improved UI, etc.) and new improvements that will be released now with the Complete Pack (PVP mode for 16 players, Endgame Content - Neverending Story and new Scenario levels, monster respawn, new netcode, PC controller support).
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
Star Trek Online: Legacy of Romulus

Star Trek Online: Legacy of Romulus

Platform: PC
May 21, 2013
In Legacy of Romulus, fans may, for the first time ever, play as a Romulan or Reman through new story-driven mission arcs written exclusively from the Romulan Republic’s point of view. Denise Crosby returns to reprise her role as Empress Sela in a story arc that sees players diving deeper into the intrigue surrounding the destruction of Romulus. Along with the new story content and the introduction of new Romulan ships and enemies, the Klingon faction has also been updated with full level 1-50 progression.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Zeno Clash II

Zeno Clash II

Platform: PC
April 30, 2013
Building upon the daring visual design and gratifying first-person fisticuffs of the acclaimed original, Zeno Clash II is bigger, bolder, and better in every way. Zenozoik comes alive like never before, an open world waiting to be explored, one rendered with breathtaking splendor. As Ghat, players can fully and freely explore every natural and architectural wonder his world has to offer. In addition to most of the characters, enemies, and items from the first game all of which return with dramatic visual enhancement--Ghat can also expect to encounter awe-inspiring new sights, jaw-dropping new creature designs, and wildly creative new weapons and items.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Mars: War Logs

Mars: War Logs

Platform: PC
April 26, 2013
Mars: War Logs takes you to the red planet over a century after the catastrophe that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid planet with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control. In the middle of this struggle, players take on the role of Roy Temperance, a renegade with multiple talents, and plunge into a thrilling cyberpunk RPG on the Red Planet! Players develop Roy and his combat style by choosing among dozens of skills and perks, and fight for his life in dynamic real-time combat against the fearsome creatures of Mars. The crafting system lets players create and modify equipment to maintain an edge over enemies. Dialogue choices as well as actions and decisions made will influence the destiny of the people Roy crosses paths with...and perhaps the fate of all colonies on Mars.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.1
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Rise of the Hutt Cartel

Star Wars: The Old Republic - Rise of the Hutt Cartel

Platform: PC
April 14, 2013
The Rise of the Hutt Cartel is the first digital expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic and features a reuthless enemy whose growing power threatens the future of the entire galaxy: The Hutt Cartel.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Age of Wushu

Age of Wushu

Platform: PC
April 10, 2013
The MMORPG Age of Wushu recreates an ancient Chinese world of Kung Fu. If words like Wushu are new to you, fear not. In such martial arts movies as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonor Hero, heroes leap from rooftops and display death-defying feats of martial prowess. In Age of Wushu, you can perform all these unbelievably powerful skills and become a legendary Wushu master. [Snail USA]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
5.4
Evoland

Evoland

Platform: PC
April 4, 2013
Evoland is a game and a story. The story of action adventure gaming as seen in the Zelda or Final Fantasy series, starting with the early age of action RPGs, when a few pixels were enough to make us dream for hours. New players will discover a bit of video game history and a very fun gameplay, and veterans will also enjoy a host of references to legendary titles scattered along the game. [Shiro]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.7
Defiance

Defiance

Platform: PC
April 2, 2013
Shoot any way you'd like, with a myriad of weapons, armor, and special abilities that evolve with experience. Custom character creation means you can play as human or alien, modifying your look to become a unique citizen of the Defiance world. Fight to survive in a consistently evolving environment with regular content updates and dynamic events. Play on your own, or join tens of thousands of simultaneous live players in a futuristic San Francisco Bay Area that’s a fully-realized open world.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.6
Mass Effect 3: Citadel

Mass Effect 3: Citadel

Platform: PC
March 5, 2013
When a sinister conspiracy targets Commander Shepard, you and your team must uncover the truth, through battles and intrigue that range from the glamour of the Citadel's Wards to the top-secret Council Archives. Uncover the truth and fight alongside your squad - as well as the cast from the original Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2, including Urdnot Wrex!
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
Star Conflict

Star Conflict

Platform: PC
February 27, 2013
Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. Three thousand years have passed since the first colonists left Earth. Now the galaxy is divided between the militant star empires and independent mercenary groups. In a remote corner of the galaxy Sector 1337, the area of the dead a world has been left behind. Here, the ruins of a great civilization of Precursors have recently been discovered. Huge factories and sprawling cities are falling into decay. Fragments of ships lie on the fields where massive battles were once fought. But there is not a living soul. Everything has been destroyed by a mysterious Cataclysm a pulsing anomaly that burned out all life within this sector.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.9
The Banner Saga: Factions

The Banner Saga: Factions

Platform: PC
February 25, 2013
What is The Banner Saga? Short answer: role-playing meets turn-based strategy, wrapped into an adventure mini-series about vikings. Travel through stunning landscapes straight out of an animated film as your party escapes what could be the end of everything. Battle painstakingly hand-animated foes in strategic, turn-based combat. Make decisions with real consequences in conversations with people you'll actually care about. The Banner Saga is a mature game aimed at gamers who appreciate art, story and strategy. Hope you'll join the caravan.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
Sword of the Stars: The Pit

Sword of the Stars: The Pit

Platform: PC
February 22, 2013
Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a fun, fast, light-hearted action RPG, made in the tradition of Rogue and other old school dungeon-diving games. Set in the popular Sword of the Stars universe, it delivers a rich backdrop and modern gameplay.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn

Platform: PC
February 5, 2013
With this official add-on for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, journey off the coast of Morrowind, to the island of Solstheim. Encounter new towns, dungeons, and quests, as you traverse the ash wastes and glacial valleys of this new land. Become more powerful with shouts that bend the will of your enemies and even tame dragons. Your fate, and the fate of Solstheim, hangs in the balance as you face off against your deadliest adversary - the first Dragonborn.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Akaneiro: Demon Hunters

Akaneiro: Demon Hunters

Platform: PC
January 24, 2013
Akaneiro: Demon Hunters is a fantasy action RPG which takes you back to feudal Japan and pits you against the Yokai, demonic creatures inspired by Japanese myth and folklore.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.3
Wizardry Online

Wizardry Online

Platform: PC
January 16, 2013
This free-to-play massively multiplayer game draws inspiration from the classic Wizardry PC role-playing series.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.6
10,000,000

10,000,000

Platform: PC
January 15, 2013
10,000,000 is an award winning hybrid RPG/Action/Puzzle game. Matching tiles controls your character enabling you to explore, fight and loot. When you are not facing monsters you will be back in your prison, constructing buildings and getting stronger for your next run.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Underrail

Underrail

Platform: PC
December 5, 2012
Underrail is an old-school turn-based isometric indie role playing game that focuses on exploration and combat. The game is set in a distant future, when the life on the Earth’s surface has long since been made impossible and the remnants of humanity now dwell in the Underrail, a vast system of metro station-states.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Forge (2012)

Forge (2012)

Platform: PC
December 4, 2012
In FORGE, a malicious being named The Devourer has swallowed the great pantheon of gods. Seeking escape, the trapped gods have deceptively turned great warriors into zealous adherents and placed them on a faceless world called FORGE, where every champion's death feeds the immortals power. Choosing one of five unique warrior classes, the player must battle head-to-head against others in a bid to free their god from the clutches of The Devourer. Armed with a set of powerful and unique abilities as well as a mystical and deadly ally, each warrior must overcome the varied challenges of FORGE where every victory is a sacrifice and every sacrifice brings them one step closer to freedom.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
Drox Operative

Drox Operative

Platform: PC
November 29, 2012
Eons ago the Drox ruled the galaxy through their mighty Operatives. These elite starship captains were trained to accomplish the impossible at whatever cost necessary. Using these Operatives, the Drox built a starlane system for quick travel amongst the stars, colonized and conquered millions of planets, and ruled the galaxy with an iron grip for over 100,000 years. Eventually realizing their Operatives were a threat, they attempted to assassinate all of them. They failed. The following Galactic Civil War was devastating. Thousands of years later, the Drox are extinct, but the secretive Drox Operative guild lives on. As a Drox Operative it's NOT your job to manage annoying people, build thousands of buildings, play nice with your enemies, or balance the budget. It IS your job to pick the winning side and maybe even help them conquer the galaxy if you're being nice, more importantly though is to rake in as many credits as possible, well that and build the coolest, deadliest ship in the known universe. Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Mac.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

Platform: PC
November 28, 2012
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the entire Baldur's Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion pack, and some never before seen content as well.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.8
Mass Effect 3: Omega

Mass Effect 3: Omega

Platform: PC
November 27, 2012
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.3
RaiderZ

RaiderZ

Platform: PC
November 20, 2012
RaiderZ is an action MMORPG based on a non-targeting system, where players will have direct control over their characters and progress during battle versus the traditional "point-and-click" gameplay style. Players can look forward to battling and hunting a myriad of huge monsters that require strategy, skill, and in most cases teamwork.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
PlanetSide 2

PlanetSide 2

Platform: PC
November 20, 2012
PlanetSide 2 is an MMO FPS set in an online persistent world where the war wages non-stop and the balance of power shifts with every base and territory captured and lost.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.0
Rift: Storm Legion

Rift: Storm Legion

Platform: PC
November 13, 2012
Storm Legion is the first expansion to Trion World's MMORPG game Rift.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.7
Infestation: Survivor Stories (The War Z)

Infestation: Survivor Stories (The War Z)

Platform: PC
October 15, 2012
(Formerly known as "The War Z") It has been 5 years since the outbreak, giving rise to a post-apocalyptic nightmare with 95% of the human race wiped out. To survive, you'll require food, weapons, and other supplies. Some of you will scavenge as you negotiate the terrain, others will be forced to fight for survival as they encounter zombies and other players. Every decision has an effect on whether you live or how quickly you meet your death.
Metascore:
20
User Score:
1.7
The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan

The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan

Platform: PC
October 15, 2012
Riders of Rohan expands the online world of Middle-earth where players join forces to ride into the Plains of Rohan. Riders of Rohan launches in the Fall of 2012 with an increased level cap, the vast plains of Rohan including iconic locations such as Amon Hen and Fangorn Forest, the new Mounted Combat system and much more!
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.0
Of Orcs and Men

Of Orcs and Men

Platform: PC
October 11, 2012
Of Orcs and Men first puts you into the role of an elite Orc soldier from the legendary legion of Bloodjaws, a league of warriors deeply involved in the war opposing the Orcs and Goblins on one side to their persecutors, Humankind. As a veteran warrior who has seen the most brutal of battles, you are appointed by the Orc commander to complete a mission that could change the course of the war: kill the one man responsible for all of this bloodshed, the one who has, for years, exhorted the human masses to loath and fight the green-skinned people: the Emperor himself.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.7
Driftmoon

Driftmoon

Platform: PC
October 2, 2012
Driftmoon is an adventure RPG that is a cross between an adventure game and an RPG.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Half-Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy

Half-Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy

Platform: PC
September 27, 2012
The world is at an end, and you have 30 seconds to save it!
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria

Platform: PC
September 25, 2012
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria is the latest expansion set for WoW, set on the new continent of Pandaria. Unlock The Mysteries of Pandaria. You've stopped Deathwing's destructive rampage and saved the dragonflights from their extinction. Now you you're tasked with unlocking the mysteries of the lost continent and discovering the dark secrets of Pandaria's past. Explore ancient kingdoms hidden since before the Sundering, plunder vast treasures from the depths of the forgotten vaults, and prepare to defend Pandaria from the shadow of a long buried evil - before it's too late.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
5.8
Torchlight II

Torchlight II

Platform: PC
September 20, 2012
Beyond the town of Torchlight lies a world shrouded in adventure and mystery. Guardian-warrior Syl appears in a prophetic dream, summoning the player to the Estherian Steppes. There, you meet with the Destroyer and soon venture across the continent of Vilderan, an exotic frontier besieged by forces of evil. A discovery unfolds, that the Alchemist, following his conquest of dark ember, disappeared on his quest to defeat the unknown corrupted force responsible for destroying the mystical race of Estherians. Aided by Syl, the remaining Estherian Guardians, and clues left behind by the missing Alchemist, you will find yourself battling a powerful enemy that threatens to unravel the elements of the entire world. Torchlight 2.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
Inquisitor

Inquisitor

Platform: PC
September 5, 2012
Inquisitor is a unique blend of action-oriented combat with a deep and involving tale of betrayal, torture, madness, and infernal damnation. Put your wits to the test as you collect evidence against possible heretics and put them to trial once they have been charged. Use the might of the Inquisition to extract a confession from your subjects, but be warned, use your power wisely or you will face the consequences. If a gritty old-school open-ended isometric RPG is what you looking for, look no further. Inquisitor will provide you with hours of gameplay and a dark, involving story.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.8
Mass Effect 3: Leviathan

Mass Effect 3: Leviathan

Platform: PC
August 28, 2012
Mass Effect 3: Leviathan is a story-driven single player DLC where players are thrust into the darkest corner of space to hunt a mysterious being rumored to be powerful enough to destroy a Reaper.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.9
Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2

Platform: PC
August 28, 2012
Guild Wars 2 draws from the game mechanics that made the original Guild Wars one of the most popular online games and adds a fully persistent world. Like its predecessors, Guild Wars 2 does not have a subscription fee. Guild Wars Eye of the North provide a Hall of Monuments where players' accomplishments are memorialized and eventually inherited by their Guild Wars 2 characters, unlocking exclusive items and bonuses in Guild Wars 2. [NCsoft]
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.0
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition

Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition

Platform: PC
August 24, 2012
With tense dungeon crawling and fearsome enemy encounters, the seamlessly intertwined world of Dark Souls is full of extreme battles, rewarding challenges, nuanced weaponry and magic, and the flexibility to customize each character to suit any desired play style. The innovative online component allows gamers to draw from the collective experience of the Dark Souls community as they either help or sabotage each other on the journey through the world of Lordran to save the land from darkness. With a massive, seamless open world design, Dark Souls encourages deep exploration and an adaptable gameplay experience.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.8
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dawnguard

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dawnguard

Platform: PC
August 2, 2012
Dawnguard is the first game add-on for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
The Secret World

The Secret World

Platform: PC
July 3, 2012
The Secret World is a massively multiplayer online role–playing game. Taking place on our earth, in our times, The Secret World is inspired by history and mythology, modern conspiracy theories and ancient mysteries. For there really is a world within ours, a secret world, where magic exists, monsters roam and ancient forces are fighting for the dominance of earth. It is a world of legendary stories, ageless conflicts and powerful cabals. In this world, even modern cities hide secrets. In this world, players can take part in the greatest conspiracies of our age, and battle the forces of darkness across the world and throughout time. [Funcom]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode Three

Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode Three

Platform: PC
June 25, 2012
The Startling Developments Detective Agency springs into action as On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 begins, set in motion by a call from a mysterious source. The ever escalating perils on the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will season our tender heroes to their very core!
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny

SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny

Platform: PC
June 19, 2012
What will lie beyond the gates of reality? SpellForce 2: Faith In Destiny finally brings all the different storylines from the previous SpellForce titles together. Combines Role Playing & Strategy Genre in a uniquely successful way New Multiplayer modes and maps guarantee a richer SpellForce experience both online and offline (MMO-like features while preserving all the richness of the SpellForce universe)
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.9
Krater

Krater

Platform: PC
June 12, 2012
Krater is a squad-based roleplaying game set in a colorful post-apocalyptic world. It combines the combat mechanics of action-rpgs with the top-down view of the classic old-school RPG and RTS games. The game brings far into the future of a post-apocalyptic Sweden. Once home to IKEA, Vikings and Minecraft, today its primitive inhabitants scavenge the broken overgrown world for technological artifacts. At the rim of an impact site known as the Krater, three factions vie for control over the wound opening up into the world below. Consisting of an endless series of caves and tunnels filled with old world treasures and perils, the Underside stretches into the depths of the fallen Swedish civilization. You arrive at the Krater with your team of freelancers to take part in the goldrush where people come back rich or don’t come back at all. [Steam]
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.1
99 Levels To Hell

99 Levels To Hell

Platform: PC
June 7, 2012
99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. The game is a rogue-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Ys Origin

Ys Origin

Platform: PC
May 31, 2012
Ys Origin is a game that takes place 700 years before the events of Ys I & II.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Diablo III

Diablo III

Platform: PC
May 15, 2012
Diablo III picks up the story twenty years after the events of Diablo II. Mephisto, Diablo, and Baal have been defeated, but the Worldstone, which once shielded the inhabitants of the world of Sanctuary from the forces of both the High Heavens and the Burning Hells, has been destroyed, and evil once again stirs in Tristram. Playing as a hero from one of five distinct character classes, players acquire powerful items, spells, and abilities as they explore new and familiar areas of Sanctuary and battle hordes of demons to safeguard the world from the horrors that have arisen. Diablo III features a custom 3D-graphics engine to render lush indoor and outdoor areas of Sanctuary with a high level of detail and vivid special effects. The game's physics-enhanced environments are interactive and destructible, offering traps and obstacles that create added danger for players and monsters alike. These elements, along with a new quest system and random scripted events, have been integrated into the game’s random-level generator, giving Diablo III the ultimate combination of dynamic gameplay and replayability. Cooperative and competitive play are available online through an upgraded version of Blizzard Entertainment’s renowned online gaming service, Battle.net. [Blizzard Entertainment]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
4.2
Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones

Platform: PC
May 15, 2012
Based on George R.R. Martin's best-selling 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, Cyanide has developed games for the PC and next-gen consoles.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.5
TERA

TERA

Platform: PC
May 1, 2012
TERA elevates the fight beyond whack-a-mole monotony with imprved aiming, dodging, and tactical timing to create intense and rewarding combat. Unlike other MMOs, you can use your controller or keyboard and mouse to control the action like never before. With all the depth you expect from a traditional MMO, plus the intense gratification of action combat, TERA promises to change all the rules.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.8
Risen 2: Dark Waters

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Platform: PC
April 24, 2012
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt. The hero, now a member of the Inquisition, is sent out to find out how to stop the chaos caused by these creatures from the deep. His quest begins with rumors that the pirates who frequent the southern islands are the only ones who know a way to get rid of the creatures once and for all and end their reign of terror.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.8
Mount & Blade: Warband - Napoleonic Wars

Mount & Blade: Warband - Napoleonic Wars

Platform: PC
April 19, 2012
Napoleonic Wars is a multiplayer DLC expansion pack for Mount & Blade: Warband featuring the final years of the French Empires struggle to remain the dominant power of Western Europe in the early 19th century. Experience the thrill of Napoleonic warfare first hand - Take part in the invasion of Russia or fight the French at Waterloo from the front line! Side with one of the five supreme European powers from the era and choose from more than 220 unique units to play. Fight on battlefields across Europe in of one of the most accurate and detailed Napoleonic war games ever! Key features: - Accurate early 19th century weapons, uniforms and environments - Massive multiplayer battles with up to 200 players - Five nations with more than 220 unique units to choose from - A wide range of artillery pieces ranging from field cannons to mortars, capable of firing a variety of missiles such as canister, explosive shells and even rockets - all fully controllable by players - Finely crafted game balance ensuring player skill is the hero of the battlefield, not the gun or the sword - Construct barricades, dig trenches, and rig explosives with the multi-purpose Engineer class - Special musician units with drums, fifes, bagpipes or trumpets, able to play historically accurate tunes; all recorded and played by award winning musicians - Lead squads of soldiers against each other in the new commander battle mode - More than 40 classical background music tracks
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.9
Avernum: Escape From the Pit

Avernum: Escape From the Pit

Platform: PC
April 11, 2012
Avernum is a fantasy role-playing adventurer set in an enormous, subterranean nation
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Legend of Grimrock

Legend of Grimrock

Platform: PC
April 11, 2012
Legend of Grimrock is a dungeon crawling game inspired by oldschool classics of the genre while still bringing its own twists to the game. The game features survival, combat, magic, puzzles and role-playing elements. The player is a prisoner sentenced to death and exiled to the secluded Mount Grimrock for vile crimes he may or may not have committed. Unbeknownst to his captivators, the mountain is riddled with ancient tunnels and dungeons. The player's mission is to form a team and escape by descending through the mountain, level by level. During the journey the player encounters mysterious puzzles, deadly traps, ancient tombs and horrible monsters left behind by crumbled civilizations long perished now. Find out more at http://www.grimrock.net
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Ys: The Oath in Felghana

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

Platform: PC
March 19, 2012
Developer Falcom is working on the next installment in the Ys series, entitled Ys: The Oath in Felghana.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Mass Effect 3

Mass Effect 3

Platform: PC
March 6, 2012
BioWare completes the Mass Effect Trilogy with Mass Effect 3. Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. As Commander Shepard, an Alliance Marine, the only hope for saving mankind is to rally the civilizations of the galaxy and launch one final mission to take back the Earth.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
6.1
WAKFU

WAKFU

Platform: PC
February 29, 2012
In WAKFU, players can use the skills of their characters to fight fierce fauna and flora using magic, martial arts or new technologies.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.8
Stronghold Kingdoms

Stronghold Kingdoms

Platform: PC
February 27, 2012
Live the life of a medieval lord in Stronghold Kingdoms, the world's first persistent castle MMO. A unique PC Strategy game, Stronghold Kingdoms brings together online interactivity and community, with a richly-depicted medieval world and thousands of real world players.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
4.7
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Platform: PC
February 7, 2012
Immerse yourself in an all-new massive universe from the minds of bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston. Choose your path and battle through a sprawling world featuring intense, responsive, and customizable RPG combat.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.7
Fortune Summoners: Secret of the Elemental Stone

Fortune Summoners: Secret of the Elemental Stone

Platform: PC
January 30, 2012
Elemental Stones: stones imbued with the power of an Elemental Spirit, which grant the wielder of one the ability to control that element via 'magic'. In the country of Scotsholm, three centuries have passed since they were first created. Elemental stones are now mass-produced and widely used, making magic a personal, commonplace part of people's lives. In this country lives an energetic little girl named Arche. Arche, having moved with her family to a new home in the town of Tonkiness, has begun attending the only school in the area. That school is the Minasa-Ratis School of Magic. And it's here that Arche may discover something amazing about elemental stones... and herself.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.6
King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame

King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame

Platform: PC
January 27, 2012
King Arthur II will feature a new and dark fantasy setting. No longer a valiant ruler, King Arthur is now the Maimed King trying to mend a land almost beyond repair in a stunning new plot. More heroic, large scale battles with bigger armies are at reach to defeat more powerful foes. Intense boss fights never seen before promise to pit hero's forces against unique and terrifying enemies. A new wide range of camera control options, revised animations and an extensive tutorial will provide for the ultimate gaming experience.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.5
Star Wars: The Old Republic

Star Wars: The Old Republic

Platform: PC
December 20, 2011
In Star Wars: The Old Republic, players explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining their personal story and determining their path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way, players befriend courageous companions who fight at their side or possibly betray them, based on the players’ actions. Players can also choose to team up with friends to battle enemies and overcome incredible challenges using dynamic Star Wars combat. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
6.0
APB: Reloaded

APB: Reloaded

Platform: PC
December 1, 2011
In APB Reloaded you take on the role of a Criminal - hell-bent on causing havoc and making money, or an Enforcer - tapped by the city to keep order. The city never sleeps and the fight never ends in this fast paced Massively Multi-player, Action Shooter!
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.7
Afterfall: InSanity

Afterfall: InSanity

Platform: PC
November 25, 2011
Year 2035 Almost 20 years ago the citizens of The Republic were forced to hide from the turmoil of the Third World War. The lucky ones secured their places in shelters the fruit of proper forethought and planning. Now, when the fear of death is but a bitter memory, their safe hideout turns into a cursed prison. It should come as no surprise that some find this claustrophobia unbearable and the tiresome dream suddenly becomes a nightmare... In Afterfall: InSanity our character, Albert, is a member of a team of medics, whose job is to monitor mental stability of shelter inhabitants. He specializes in the confinement syndrome, even though he is not entirely free from its symptoms himself. When all the hell unleashes, Albert will have to find answers to a crucial question: Who is behind all this and why?", and try to filter his friends from the enemies. Not only will he face dangers lurking in the dark, but also overcome his own fears and weaknesses. InSanity is a hardcore survival psycho horror that will cause fear and boost adrenaline in the minds and veins of all genre aficionados. In the claustrophobia of confined underground space, from which there is no escape, shadows veil mysteries much darker than simply the madness of shelter inhabitants. Albert will have to deal with numerous riddles, monsters, and difficult decisions to make. He has a difficult task at hand as he has to rely on his reflexes, but also prove that he can think logically and show extraordinary deduction skills Play, overcome your fears, save the inhabitants of the shelter, and find a safe haven...
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.8
Kenshi

Kenshi

Platform: PC
November 21, 2011
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Platform: PC
November 10, 2011
The next chapter in the Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before. Skyrim's new game engine brings to life a complete virtual world with rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields, and ancient dungeons. Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions. Battle ancient dragons like you've never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.4
To the Moon

To the Moon

Platform: PC
November 1, 2011
Join Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts as they enter a patient named Johnny's mind on his death bed to grant his final request. Watch, interact, and change the past as Johnny's life unfolds before you and takes you on a magical journey inside one's head that asks the greatest question of all: "What if...?" If you had the chance to relive your life, would you change things? Would you try to achieve some grand goal? Could you find love? Fame? Fortune? Or would you realize that sometimes the past is meant to stay the same. Join Dr. Rosalene and Watts on their journey and travel To The Moon.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.9
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