List of role-playing video games: 2020 to 2021

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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.

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Video game platforms
3DS Nintendo 3DS
CROSS Cross-platform
DROI Android
iOS iOS
LIN Linux
MAC Mac
NX Nintendo Switch
PS4 PlayStation 4
PSV PlayStation Vita
WIN Microsoft Windows
XOne Xbox One
  
Types of releases
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
Action RPG Action role-playing game
Tactical RPG Tactical role-playing game
Roguelike Roguelike
Eroge Japanese game featuring erotic content
MMORPG Massively multiplayer online role-playing game
MUD MUD
Turn-based Turn-based game
Real-time Real-time game
  
FPS/RPG First-person shooter / RPG hybrid (role-playing shooter)
RTS/RPG Real-time strategy / RPG hybrid (real-time strategy RPG)
CRPG/WRPG Computer-style role-playing game
JRPG Japanese-style role-playing game
Dungeon crawl Dungeon crawl
Monster raising Pet-raising simulation
Card battle Collectible card game
Blobber First-person party-based RPG
Sandbox Open world RPG

List

YearTitleDeveloperPublisherSettingPlatformReleaseSubgenreSeries/Notes COO
2021 (WW) Arboria Dreamplant All in! Games SA Dark FantasyWINOriginalAction RPGReleased to Early Access in 2020. Full release in 2021Poland
2021 (WW) The Ascent Neon Giant Curve Digital CyberpunkWIN, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, PS5OriginalAction RPGOpen world game with destructible environmentSweden
2020 (WW) Assassin's Creed Valhalla Ubisoft Montreal Ubisoft Historical, Science FictionPS4, WIN, XONE, PS5, Luna, Stadia, Xbox Series X/SOriginalAction RPGPart of Assassin's Creed seriesCanada
2021 (WW) ATOM RPG Trudograd AtomTeamAtomTeamSci-fi, Post-apocalypticLINUX, MAC, NS, PS4, WIN, XBOX ONEOriginalCRPG, Turn-basedSequel to ATOM RPGLatvia, Poland, Russia, Ukraine
2021 (WW) Biomutant Experiment 101 THQ Nordic FantasyWIN, PS4, PS5, XONE, Xbox Series X/SOriginalAction RPGSweden
2020 (WW) Cyberpunk 2077 CD Projekt Red CD Projekt Sci-fi, CyberpunkPS4, PS5, STADIA, WIN, XBOX ONE, XBOX X/SOriginalFPS/RPG, Open worldPoland
2020 (WW) Demon's Souls Bluepoint Games Sony Interactive Entertainment FantasyPS5RemakeAction RPGRemake of Demon's Souls for the PS3USA
2020 (WW) Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot CyberConnect2 Bandai Namco Entertainment FantasyWIN, PS4, PS5, XONE, NX, Xbox Series X/S, StadiaOriginalAction RPG, Open world Dragon Ball Japan
2021 (WW) Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Tuque Games Wizards of the Coast FantasyWIN, PS4, PS5, XONE, Xbox Series X/SOriginalAction RPG Dark Alliance Canada
2021 (WW) Eastward Pixpil Chucklefish Post-apocalyptic, Science FictionWIN, MAC, XONE, NXOriginalAction RPGChina
2020 (WW) The Elder Scrolls: Blades Bethesda Game Studios Bethesda Softworks FantasyNX, IOS, DROIOriginalAction RPG The Elder Scrolls USA
2021 (WW) Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG Dark Crystal GamesPrime MatterSci-fi, Post-apocalypticWINOriginalCRPG, Turn-basedRussia
2020 (WW) Final Fantasy VII Remake Square Enix Business Division 1 Square Enix FantasyPS4, PS5, WINRemakeAction RPG Final Fantasy Japan
2020 (WW) Gamedec Anshar StudiosAnshar PublishingSci-fi, CyberpunkMAC, NS, PS4, WIN, XBOX ONEOriginalCRPG, Non combatPoland
2020 (WW) Genshin Impact miHoYo miHoYo FantasyWIN, PS4, PS5, IOS, DROIOriginalAction RPGChina
2020 (WW) Godfall Counterplay Games Gearbox Publishing FantasyWIN, PS4, PS5, XONE, Xbox Series X/SOriginalAction RPGUS
2020 (NA/EU)
2021 (JP)
Guardian Tales Kong Studios
FantasyNX, IOS, DROIOriginalAction RPGSouth Korea
2020 (WW) Hylics 2 Mason LindrothSurrealist FantasyWINOriginalAction RPGUSA
2020 (WW) Iron Danger Action Squad Studios Daedalic Entertainment SteampunkWINOriginalAction RPGFinland
2021 (WW)MechajammerWhalenought StudiosModern WolfSci-fi, Cyberpunk, HorrorMAC, WINOriginalOpen world RPG, Turn-based, Real-timeUSA
2020 (WW) OMORI OMOCATPLAYISMPsychological HorrorMAC, WIN, NS, PS4, XBOX ONEOriginalOpen world RPG, Turn-based, JRPGUSA
2021 (WW) Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Owlcat GamesMETA Publishing, Owlcat GamesFantasyMAC, PS4, WIN, XBOX ONEOriginalCRPG, Turn-basedBased on an adventure published by Paizo Publishing in 2013Cyprus
2021 (WW) Sands of Salzaar Han-Squirrel Studio XDFantasyWINOriginalAction RPG, Open worldChina
2021 (WW) Solasta: Crown of the Magister Tactical AdventuresTactical AdventuresFantasyMAC, WINOriginalCRPG, Turn-basedFrance
2021 (WW) Wartales Shiro Games Shiro UnlimitedFantasyWINOriginalOpen world RPG, Turn-basedStage: Early Access as of Dec. 2021France
2020 (WW) Wasteland 3 inXile Entertainment inXile Entertainment, Deep Silver Sci-fi, Post-apocalypticLINUX, MAC, PS4, WIN, XBOX ONEOriginalCRPG, Turn-basedThird game of this RPG series starting from Wasteland US
2020 (WW) Waylanders (The Waylanders)Gato StudioGato StudioFantasy, CelticWINOriginalCRPG, Real-time with pauseSpain

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