List of role-playing video games: 2020 to 2021

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.

Further information on the history of MMORPGs: History of massively multiplayer online games
Further information on the history of table-top role-playing games: Timeline of tabletop role-playing games

Legend

Video game platforms
DROIDAndroidiOSiOS, iPhone, iPod, iPadOS, iPad,
visionOS, Apple Vision Pro		LINLinux
LunaAmazon LunaOSXmacOSNX(replace with NS)
PS4PlayStation 4StadiaGoogle StadiaWINMicrosoft Windows, all
versions Windows 95 and up
XOne(replace with XBO)XSX/S(replace with XBX/S)
Types of releases
CompilationA compilation, anthology or collection of several titles, usually (but not always) belonging to the same series
DLC/ExpansionA large-scale DLC to an already existing game that adds new story, areas, maps and additions and/or changes to the game's mechanics
Early accessA game launched in early access is unfinished and thus might contain bugs and glitches or have some of the content missing
EpisodicAn episodic video game that is released in batches over a period of time
Full releaseA full release of a game that launched in early access first
LimitedA special release (often called "Limited" or "Collector's Edition") with bonus collector's material. Often provided to people who pre-order a game
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, made using new engine and/or assets and thus containing completely new sound, graphics and possibly changes to the story and/or gameplay
RemasterThe game is a remaster of an original, released on the same or different platform, with minor changes to graphics, sound and/or gameplay
RereleaseThe game was re-released on the same platform with no or only minor changes
Video game genres
Action RPGAction role-playing gameDCCGDigital collectible card gameDungeon crawlDungeon crawl
ErogeJapanese erotic video gamesFPSFirst-person shooterJRPGJapanese-style role-playing game
MMORPGMassively multiplayer online RPGMonster tamerMonster-taming gameMUDMulti-user dungeon
Real-timeReal-time gameRoguelikeRoguelike, RogueliteRTSReal-time strategy
SandboxSandbox gameSoulslikeSoulslikeTactical RPGTactical role-playing game
Turn-basedTurn-based gameVirtual petPet-raising simulation

List

Year Title Developer Publisher Platform Release Setting Subgenre Series/Notes COO
2020 (WW) Assassin's Creed Valhalla Ubisoft Montreal Ubisoft PS4, WIN, XOne, PS5, Luna, Stadia, XSX/S Original Historical, Sci-fi Action RPG Part of Assassin's Creed series CA
2020 (WW) Cyberpunk 2077 CD Projekt Red CD Projekt PS4, PS5, Stadia, WIN, XOne, XSX/S Original Cyberpunk, Sci-fi FPS/RPG, Open world PL
2020 (WW) Demon's Souls Bluepoint Games Sony Interactive Entertainment PS5 Remake Fantasy Action RPG Remake of Demon's Souls for the PS3 US
2020 (WW) Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot CyberConnect2 Bandai Namco Entertainment WIN, PS4, PS5, XOne, NX, XSX/S, Stadia Original Fantasy Action RPG, Open world Dragon Ball JP
2020 (WW) The Elder Scrolls: Blades Bethesda Game Studios Bethesda Softworks NX, IOS, DROID Original Fantasy Action RPG The Elder Scrolls US
2020 (WW) Final Fantasy VII Remake Square Enix Business Division 1 Square Enix PS4, PS5, WIN Remake Fantasy Action RPG Final Fantasy JP
2020 (WW) Gamedec Anshar Studios Anshar Publishing OSX, NX, PS4, WIN, XOne Original Cyberpunk, Sci-fi Non combat PL
2020 (WW) Genshin Impact miHoYo WIN, PS4, PS5, IOS, DROID Original Fantasy Action RPG CN
2020 (WW) Godfall Counterplay Games Gearbox Publishing WIN, PS4, PS5, XOne, XSX/S Original Fantasy Action RPG US
2020 (WW)
2021 (JP,CN) 		Guardian Tales Kong Studios
NX, IOS, DROID Original Fantasy Action RPG KR
2020 (WW) Hylics 2 Mason Lindroth WIN Original Surrealist fantasy Action RPG US
2020 (WW) Iron Danger Action Squad Studios Daedalic Entertainment WIN Original Steampunk Action RPG FI
2020 (WW) OMORI OMOCAT OMOCAT, PLAYISM OSX, WIN, NX, PS4, XOne Original Psychological horror Open world RPG, Turn-based, JRPG US
2020 (WW) Wasteland 3 inXile Entertainment inXile Entertainment, Deep Silver LIN, OSX, PS4, WIN, XOne Original Sci-fi, Post-apocalyptic Turn-based Third game of this RPG series starting from Wasteland US
2020 (WW) The Waylanders Gato Studio WIN Original Celtic, Fantasy Real-time with pause ES
2021 (WW) Arboria Dreamplant All in! Games SA WIN Original Dark fantasy Action RPG Released to Early Access in 2020. Full release in 2021 PL
2021 (WW) The Ascent Neon Giant Curve Digital WIN, PS4, XSX/S, PS5 Original Cyberpunk Action RPG Open world game with destructible environment SE
2021 (WW) ATOM RPG Trudograd AtomTeam LIN, OSX, NX, PS4, WIN, XOne Original Sci-fi, Post-apocalyptic Turn-based Sequel to ATOM RPG CY[1]
2021 (WW) Biomutant Experiment 101 THQ Nordic WIN, PS4, PS5, XOne, XSX/S Original Fantasy Action RPG SE
2021 (WW) Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Tuque Games Wizards of the Coast WIN, PS4, PS5, XOne, XSX/S Original Fantasy Action RPG Dark Alliance CA
2021 (WW) Eastward Pixpil Chucklefish WIN, OSX, XOne, NX Original Sci-fi, Post-apocalyptic Action RPG CN
2021 (WW) Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG Dark Crystal Games Prime Matter WIN Original Sci-fi, Post-apocalyptic Turn-based RU
2021 (WW) Mechajammer Whalenought Studios Modern Wolf OSX, WIN Original Cyberpunk, Horror, Sci-fi Open world RPG US
2021 (WW) Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Owlcat Games META Publishing, Owlcat Games OSX, PS4, WIN, XOne Original Fantasy Turn-based Based on an adventure published by Paizo Publishing in 2013 CY
2021 (WW) Sands of Salzaar Han-Squirrel Studio XD WIN Original Fantasy Action RPG, Open world CN
2021 (WW) Solasta: Crown of the Magister Tactical Adventures OSX, WIN Original Fantasy Turn-based FR
2021 (WW) Wartales Shiro Games Shiro Unlimited WIN Original Fantasy Open world RPG, Turn-based Stage: Early Access as of Dec. 2021 FR

References

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