List of role-playing video games: 2018 to 2019

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This is a comprehensive index of commercial role-playing video games, sorted chronologically by year. Information regarding date of release, developer, publisher, operating system, subgenre and notability is provided where available. The table can be sorted by clicking on the small boxes next to the column headings. This list does not include MUDs or MMORPGs. It does include roguelikes, action RPGs and tactical RPGs.

Contents

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Video game platforms
3DS Nintendo 3DS
DROI Android
GS Google Stadia
iOS iOS
LIN Linux
Luna Amazon Luna
MAC Mac
NX Nintendo Switch
PS4 PlayStation 4
PSV PlayStation Vita
WIN Microsoft Windows
XOne Xbox One
XSX/S Xbox Series X/S
  
  
Types of releases
TermDefinition
RereleaseThe game was re-released on the same platform with no or only minor changes.
PortThe game first appeared on a different platform and a port was made. The game is like the original, with few or no differences.
RemakeThe game is an enhanced remake of an original, released on the same or different platform, with changes to graphics, sound and/or gameplay.
CompilationA compilation, anthology or collection of several titles, usually (but not always) belonging to the same series.
LimitedA special release (often called "Limited" or "Collector's Edition") with bonus collector's material. Often provided to people who pre-order a game.
Genre notes
TermDefinitionTermDefinition
Action RPG Action role-playing game FPS/RPG First-person shooter / RPG hybrid (role-playing shooter)
Tactical RPG Tactical role-playing game RTS/RPG Real-time strategy / RPG hybrid (real-time strategy RPG)
Roguelike Roguelike CRPG/WRPG Computer-style role-playing game
Eroge Japanese game featuring erotic content JRPG Japanese-style role-playing game
MMORPG Massively multiplayer online role-playing game Dungeon crawl Dungeon crawl
MUD MUD Monster raising Pet-raising simulation
Turn-based Turn-based game Card battle Collectible card game
Real-time Real-time game Blobber First-person party-based RPG
Sandbox Open world RPG

List

YearTitleDeveloperPublisherSettingPlatformReleaseSubgenreSeries/Notes COO
2018 (WW) Fallout 76 Bethesda Game StudiosBethesda SoftworksFantasyWIN, PS4, XOneOriginalARPGPrequelUSA
2018 (WW) Legrand Legacy: Tale of the Fatebounds SEMISOFTAnother IndieFantasyWINOriginalTurn-based, JRPG-Indonesia
2018 (WW) Monster Hunter: World Capcom CapcomFantasyPS4, XOne, WINOriginalAction RPGFifth main entry in the Monster Hunter series.Japan
2018 (JP)

2019 (WW)

Death end re;Quest Compile Heart, Idea Factory Idea FactorySci-fiPS4, WINOriginalTurn-based, JRPG-Japan
2018 (WW) Metal Max Xeno Kadokawa Games, Cattle Call, 24FrameKadokawa Games (JP), NIS America (NA, EU)Post-apocalypticPS4, PSVOriginalTurn-based, JRPGSixth entry in the Metal Max series.Japan
2018 (WW) Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Obsidian Entertainment Versus Evil FantasyLIN, WIN, MACOriginalCRPGSequel to Pillars of Eternity .US
2018 (WW) Octopath Traveler Square Enix, Acquire Square EnixFantasyNXOriginalTurn-based, JRPG-Japan
2018 (JP)

2019 (WW)

Etrian Odyssey Nexus Atlus AtlusFantasy3DSOriginalTurn-based, dungeon crawl, JRPGSixth entry in the Etrian Odyssey series.Japan
2018 (JP)

2019 (WW)

SaGa: Scarlet Grace - Ambitions Square Enix, Studio ReelSquare EnixFantasyPS4, WIN, NX, DROI, iOSPortTurn-based, SandboxPort of SaGa: Scarlet Grace , originally released in 2016 for the PlayStation Vita. Part of the SaGa series.Japan
2018 (WW)Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass [1] [2] Kasey OzymyKasey OzymySci-fiWINOriginalTurn-based, JRPG-US
2018 (JP)
2020 (NA/EU)
Arc of Alchemist [3] [4] Compile Heart Idea Factory FantasyPS4, NXOriginalAction RPGJapan
2018 (WW) Ashen A44 Annapurna Interactive FantasyPS4, WIN, NX, XONEOriginalAction RPGNew Zealand
2018 (WW) Assassin's Creed Odyssey Ubisoft Quebec Ubisoft Historical, Science FictionPS4, WIN, NX, XONE, GSOriginalAction RPGPart of Assassin's Creed seriesCanada
2018 (WW) Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland DX Gust Koei Tecmo FantasyPS4, NX, WINPortTurn-based, JRPGPort of Atelier Rorona Plus, a remake of Atelier Rorona originally released in 2013 for the PlayStation 3.Japan
2018 (WW) Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland DX Gust Koei Tecmo FantasyPS4, NX, WINPortTurn-based, JRPGPort of Atelier Totori Plus, a port of Atelier Totori released in 2012 for the PlayStation Vita.Japan
2018 (WW) Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland DX Gust Koei Tecmo FantasyPS4, NX, WINPortTurn-based, JRPGPort of Atelier Meruru Plus, a port of Atelier Meruru released in 2013 for the PlayStation Vita.Japan
2018 (WW) Atelier Arland Series Deluxe Pack Gust Koei Tecmo FantasyPS4, NX, WINCompTurn-based, JRPGCompilation of Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland DX, Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland DX and Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland DX, also available separately.Japan
2018 (JP) Book of Demons Thing Trunk Thing TrunkFantasyWIN, NXOriginalAction RPGPoland
2018 (WW) CrossCode Radical Fish Games Deck13 FantasyLIN, MAC, WIN, NX, PS4, XONE, PS5, XSX/S, LunaOriginalAction RPGGermany
2018 (WW) Crystar GemdropsSupernaturalPS4, WIN, NXOriginalAction RPGJapan
2018 (JP) The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV Nihon Falcom Nihon FalcomScience fantasyPS4OriginalTurn-based, JRPGFourteenth entry in The Legend of Heroes series, ninth in the Trails sub-series and fourth and last in the Trails of Cold Steel arc.Japan
2018 (JP)

2019 (WW)

Dragon Star Varnir Compile HeartIdea FactoryFantasyPS4OriginalTurn-based, JRPG-Japan
2018 (WW) Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition Square Enix FantasyPS4, XONE, NX, WIN, IOS, DROIRemakeAction RPGAbridged remake of Final Fantasy XV in chibi styleJapan
2018 (WW) Ghost of a Tale SeithCGSeithCGFantasyWIN, PS4, XONE, NX, LunaOriginalAction RPGFrance
2018 (WW)Infinite Adventures [5] Stormseeker GamesStormseeker GamesFantasyPS4, XOne, WINOriginalTurn-based, dungeon crawl, JRPG-US
2018 (WW) Kingdom Come: Deliverance Warhorse Studios Deep Silver, Warhorse Studios HistoricalPS4, XOne, WINOriginalAction RPG-CZ
2018 (WW) Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! Game Freak Nintendo FantasyNXRemakeTurn-based, Monster raisingRemakes of Pokémon Yellow , originally released on 1998 for the Game Boy. Part of the seventh generation of the Pokémon series.Japan
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 (JP)

2019 (WW)

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth AtlusAtlusUrban fantasy3DSOriginalTurn-based, dungeon crawl, JRPGSpin-off of the Persona series, with characters from Persona 3 , Persona 4 and Persona 5 .Japan
2018 (JP)

2019 (WW)

SaGa: Scarlet Grace - Ambitions Square Enix, Studio ReelSquare EnixFantasyPS4, NX, WIN, DROI, iOSPortTurn-based, SandboxPort of SaGa: Scarlet Grace , originally released in 2016 for the PlayStation Vita.Japan
2019 (WW) Legrand Legacy: Tale of the Fatebounds SEMISOFTAnother IndieFantasyPS4, XOne, NXPortTurn-based, JRPGPort of the 2018 Windows game.Indonesia
2019 (WW) Kingdom Hearts III Square EnixSquare EnixCrossoverPS4, XOneOriginalAction RPGPart of the Kingdom Hearts series.Japan
2019 (JP)
2020 (WW)
Action Taimanin Gremory Games, LilithGremory Games, Infini-Brain inc.FantasyWIN, DROI, IOSOriginalAction RPGBased on the visual novel series of the same nameJapan
2019 (WW) Asgard's Wrath Sanzaru Games Oculus Studios Norse mythology Oculus Rift OriginalAction RPGUS
2019 (WW) Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland Gust Koei Tecmo FantasyPS4, NX, WINOrigTurn-based, JRPGTwentieth main entry in the Atelier series, and fourth in the Arland subseries.Japan
2019 (WW) Octopath Traveler Square Enix, AcquireSquare EnixFantasyWINPortTurn-based, JRPGPort of the 2018 Nintendo Switch game.Japan
2019 (WW) Fire Emblem: Three Houses Intelligent Systems, Koei Tecmo Nintendo FantasyNXOriginalTactical RPGSixteenth entry in the Fire Emblem series.Japan
2019 (WW) Children of Morta Dead Mage 11 Bit Studios FantasyPS4, NX, XOne, WINOriginalAction RPG-Iran
2019 (WW) Monster Hunter World: Iceborne CapcomCapcomFantasyPS4, XOne, WINOriginalAction RPGExpansion pack for Monster Hunter: World .Japan
2019 (WW) Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout Gust Koei Tecmo FantasyPS4, NX, WINOriginalTurn-based, JRPGTwenty-first main entry in the Atelier series.Japan
2019 (WW) Code Vein Bandai Namco EntertainmentBandai Namco EntertainmentPost-apocalypticPS4, XOne, WINOriginalAction RPG-Japan
2019 (WW)Decay of LogosAmplify Creations Rising Star Games FantasyWIN, PS4, XONE, NXOriginalAction RPG-Portugal
2019 (WW)Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers Nippon Ichi Software NIS America FantasyPS4, NXOriginalTurn-based-Japan
2019 (WW) GreedFall Spiders Focus Home Interactive FantasyPS4, PS5, XONE, NX, XSX/SOriginalAction RPG-France
2019 (WW) Indivisible Lab Zero Games 505 Games FantasyLIN, WIN, MAC, PS4, XOne, NXOriginalAction RPGFeatures elements from platform games.US
2019 (WW) Dragon Star Varnir Compile HeartIdea FactoryFantasyWINPortTurn-based, JRPGPort of the 2018 PlayStation 4 game.Japan
2019 (WW) Romancing SaGa 3 Square Square Enix FantasyPS4, XOne, NX, PSV, WIN, DROI, iOSPortTurn-based, SandboxPort of the 1995 Super Famicom game. Part of the SaGa series.Japan
2019 (WW) Pokémon Sword Game Freak Nintendo FantasyNXOriginalTurn-based, Monster raisingPart of the eighth generation of the Pokémon series.Japan
Pokémon Shield
2019 (WW) Star Ocean: First Departure R Tose Square Enix Science fantasyPS4, NXPortAction RPG, RoguelikePort of Star Ocean: First Departure, a remake of Star Ocean originally released in 2007 for the PlayStation Portable.Japan
2019 (WW) Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory [6] Cyanide Studio, Black ShamrockBigben InteractiveSci-fiWINOriginalCRPGBased on the tabletop RPG Paranoia .France
2019 (WW) Disco Elysium ZA/UMZA/UMmodern; alternate historyWINOriginalCRPGinitial release for WIN was in 2019Estonia

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