2015 marked the first few years of the PS4, Xbox One, and Wii U console generations. Some consoles were more successful than others, but overall it was a good year. It seems like just yesterday, but 10 years have passed and a whole new generation of consoles has been released.
There are numerous consoles among these. The RPGs that helped shape the last decade With its innovative mechanics and storytelling, it may even be one of the best RPGs of the last 20 years and will remain timeless for years to come. They each have a deep story, great combat, and complex quests – the whole package. Here are some RPGs from the last decade that fans can't miss across consoles.
Baldur's Gate 3
Third time charm
baldur's gate Fans would probably be happy with a game similar to its spiritual successor: pillar of eternity. It's a good game, but its budget and design are very similar to PC RPGs. Baldur's Gate 2: Shadow of Am It was established in 2000.
However, fans received a treat that exceeded their expectations. Baldur's Gate 3. The story is moving and offers dozens of branching paths, the characters bond easily, and the gameplay is challenging and full of options for manipulating your characters and environment in and out of combat. The overall game was worth the wait and one of the most comprehensive games out there. D&D The best simulator ever made.
Undertale
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Undertale Despite turning ten years old in 2025, it is still spoken of with quiet respect. This RPG subverted the genre by encouraging players to talk to monsters instead of fighting them, and doing so completely changed the story.
Featuring addictive music, wild characters, and innovative gameplay systems. Undertale It easily stands out from the crowd of other RPGs. The most surprising thing is that it was primarily developed by a guy named Toby Fox, who went on to become an indie icon.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Has it already been 10 years?
It's hard to believe that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is already ten years old, as it still feels incredibly relevant thanks to its dedicated community and constant comments from gamers as one of the most expansive open world games on the market.
In fact, it's one of the most versatile RPGs of all time, with engaging quests with interesting outcomes, dynamic combat using instinctive swordplay and magic, and an overarching story. The world is huge, taking players over 100 hours to explore thoroughly, and none of it feels frivolous.
Claire Obsker: Expedition 33
The first FRPG
Claire Obsker: Expedition 33 Despite looking and playing like a AAA game, it's one of the most loved indie games of 2025. This French developer, Sandfall Interactive, has done its best to pay homage to classic RPGs of the past while also creating something of its own.
It's a deeply moving story full of loss and corruption, but it doesn't shy away from occasionally saying something funny. The turn-based combat is engaging thanks to the unique active counter system, finally making the world map popular again without relying on open world design. It also features one of the best final levels in any video game, one that will captivate players for a long time.
Diablo 4
Let the party begin
A good multiplayer RPG should be celebrated, Diablo 4 is a game that deserves that level of recognition. It was released in 2023 and Blizzard continues to update it with seasonal content to keep players coming back for more.
Whether solo or with friends, this top-down action RPG features one of the most profound skill trees in the world. diablo It gives players plenty of reasons to try a class again and start playing anew. The new open world design is also innovative for the series, and the story featuring the truly diabolical antagonist Lilith is the best it's been in years.
persona 5
Enjoy your best high school experience
It’s been a while since the new one came out persona The game has been released. persona 5 It premiered in North America in 2017 and has kept the franchise in the gaming conversation ever since. Atlus has helped with a variety of spinoffs (some canon, some not) along with other games that aren't directly connected. persona 5.
as it were, persona 5 It took the series to new heights thanks to a variety of elements, including a great story emphasizing palace-based conquests, superbly styled menus, interesting characters, a fantastic jazz fusion soundtrack, and an overall style that no turn-based RPG since has been able to match.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Hawaiian Adventure
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth This is the first official game. Yakuza/like a dragon In particular, this is a series that will feature a campaign set only in the United States and Hawaii. Diehard fans of the series will get the most out of the story, but it's an easy game to digest thanks to all the lore dumps that will be helpful for beginners as well.
What new fans really need to know is that former gangsters teamed up to take down Hawaii's real-life gangsters through turn-based gameplay. This is a very straightforward explanation. Thanks to its fantastic job system and tons of wacky side quests, it's truly awesome and hard to put down.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
return to form
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth It's the best game final fantasy The franchise has probably been around since the PS2 era. It brought back a lot of what fans loved about the franchise, and as a remake, it could easily have been dialed in and still be successful.
Instead, Square Enix doubled down on the action combat. Final Fantasy 7 RemakeThe open world is filled with quirky side quests and mini-games that fans will appreciate. It will be interesting to see how the final part of this plays out. final fantasy The remake trilogy will end up being a box office success. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth The vertices will look like this: final fantasy 7 version The Empire Strikes Back.
Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age
a blast from the past
Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Age Unknown is another great home run from Square Enix. This time it's another long-running JRPG franchise.
When it launched in North America in 2018, it felt like a comforting RPG. While it doesn't do much to innovate on the franchise, it's a solid turn-based RPG with a long campaign and unique visuals. For many fans, this is all they really want. dragon quest game.
sea of stars
Relive the Golden Age
sea of stars Another indie homage to the past. Developer Sabotage Studio took inspiration from active turn-based game systems such as: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven star And the world map design is Chrono Trigger, And used it to great effect.
Also like Chrono TriggerCharacters can all perform combo moves to make battles more interesting. With perfect pixel art graphics, sea of stars It would certainly have been a classic in its SNES era, and still stands up as a great RPG today.
