2015 was a few years into the life of the PS4, Xbox One, and Wii U console generations. Some of those consoles were more successful than others, but overall it was a good year. It seems like yesterday, but a decade has passed, and an entirely new console generation has begun.
One of these consoles is very RPGs that have helped shape the past decade With their innovative mechanics and storytelling. They may even be some of the best RPGs of the past twenty years and will likely remain timeless for years to come. They each have deep stories, great battles, and complex quests, aka, the whole package. Across many consoles, these are RPGs from the last decade that fans can't miss.
Baldur's Gate 3
Third time's the charm
Baldur's Gate Fans would probably be happy with the game as a spiritual successor Pillars of Eternity. It's a good game, but the budget and design are very close to where PC RPGs tend to be Baldur's Gate 2: Shadow of Aman was erected in 2000.
However, the fans were treated beyond their expectations Baldur's Gate 3. The story is moving and offers dozens of branching paths, it's easy to bond with the characters, the gameplay is challenging and full of options to manipulate the characters and the environment both in and out of combat, and so on. Overall the game was worth the wait, and it's easily one of the most comprehensive DnD simulators have ever been made.
Undertale
Celebrating exactly ten years of rebellion
Undertale Ten years old in 2025 and still talked about with a kind of quiet reverence. This RPG subverted the genre by encouraging players to talk to monsters rather than fight them, and doing so would completely reshape the story.
With a suite of catchy music, wild characters, and an innovative gameplay system, Undertale Easily set apart from the rest of the RPG crowd. The most surprising thing is that it was developed primarily by one man, Toby Fox, who has gone on to become an indie icon.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Ten years ago?
Hard to believe The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Already ten years old, it still feels incredibly relevant to its dedicated community and constantly referenced by gamers as one of the most detailed open-world games on the market.
It's one of the most well-rounded RPGs of all time, with engaging quests that actually lead to interesting outcomes, dynamic combat with visceral swordplay and magic, and an overall story that's nothing to scoff at either. The world is huge, easily taking players a hundred or more hours to explore thoroughly, and none of it feels trivial.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
The first FRPG
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 It's one of the indie darlings of 2025 even though it looks and plays like a AAA game. This French developer, Sandfall Interactive, gave it their all in crafting a tribute to the classic RPGs of the past while still creating something of their own.
This is a deeply affecting story full of loss and corruption, but it also does not hesitate to say something funny on occasion. Turn-based combat is engaging due to the unique active counter system, and it finally brought world maps to prominence without relying on open-world design. It also features one of the best final levels in any video game, one that will stay with players for a long, long time.
Diablo 4
Get the party started
A good multiplayer RPG is necessary to celebrate, and Diablo 4 It is only a game worthy of recognition. It launched in 2023, and Blizzard is still updating it with seasonal content to keep players coming back for more.
Alone or with friends, this top-down action RPG has one of the deepest skill trees of any Diablo game, giving players plenty of reasons to retry classes and start new playthroughs. The new open-world design is also innovative for the series, and the story is one of the best in years, actually featuring a demonic antagonist, Lilith.
Personality 5
Live your best high school life
It's been a while since the new one arrived personality The game began, as it were Personality 5 premiered in North America in 2017 and has kept the franchise in the gaming conversation ever since. Atlus has helped out with various spin-offs — some canon, some not — not directly tied to other games. Personality 5.
Suffice it to say, Personality 5 Thanks to several factors that sent the series to new heights, including a beautiful story highlighting palace-based conquests, stellar stylized menus, interesting characters, a great jazz fusion soundtrack, and an overall style that no other turn-based RPG could match.
Like the Dragon: Eternal Wealth
Hawaiian Adventure
Like the Dragon: Eternal Wealth is the first complete game Like Yakuza/Dragon A series featuring a campaign set entirely in Hawaii, specifically the United States. While diehards of the series will get the most out of the story, it's an easy-to-digest game that will help newcomers.
All new fans really need to know is that former gangsters have teamed up to take down real thugs in Hawaii through turn-based gameplay, which is a pretty obvious description. It's wildly over the top and hard to put down thanks to its great job system and tons of quirky side quests.
Final fantasy 7 rebirth
Return to form
Final fantasy 7 rebirth The best game ever final fantasy The franchise has been out since the PS2 era. It brought back a lot of what fans loved about the franchise, and as a remake, it could have easily been phoned in and still be a success.
Instead, double down on action combat from Square Enix Final Fantasy 7 RemakeAn open world loaded with quirky side quests and mini-games that will make any fan sing their praises and more. It will be interesting to see if this is the last part final fantasy Will the remake trilogy end with a bang or if Final fantasy 7 rebirth will be a high point, such as a Final Fantasy 7 version of The Empire Strikes Back.
Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age
A blast from the past
Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of Elusive Age Another great home run from Square Enix, this time from their other long-running JRPG franchise.
It felt like a comforting RPG when it was released in North America in 2018. It doesn't do much to innovate the franchise, but it's a solid turn-based RPG that boasts a lengthy campaign and unique visuals. For many fans, all they really need is from A Dragon Quest the game
Sea of stars
Revival of the Golden Age
Sea of stars Another indie tribute to the past. The developers, Sabotage Studio, drew inspiration from the games' active turn-based system Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven the stars and of world map design chrono trigger, And it was used to great effect.
also like Chrono TriggerCharacters can perform combo moves to make all battles more engaging. With pitch-correct pixel art graphics, Sea of stars Definitely would have been a classic in the SNES era, and it still stands tall as a great RPG today.
