Best CRPG Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated crpg games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free crpg games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Rediscover the beloved RPG classic— now enhanced for modern adventurers! Gather your party of heroes and continue the legendary adventure in this story-rich fantasy epic where every choice matters.
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic
For the first time in over 20 years, we are heralding the return of a much loved piece of gaming history with the classic RPG, Wasteland! Mutants. Again. Even more than there were last time: they seem to materialize out of the very grains of the radioactive desert sand. Venomous yellow eyes.
Aarklash: Legacy
In Aarklash: Legacy take command of a mercenary squad in search of truth and guide it through countless battles.Welcome to Aarklash, a land of chaos where incessant battles between the forces of Light, Destiny and Darkness have lasted since the beginning of time.
Wizardry 8
A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.
Inquisitor
Action-oriented combat with a deep and involving tale of betrayal, torture, madness, and infernal damnation. If a gritty old-school open-ended isometric RPG is what you looking for, look no further. Inquisitor will provide you with hours of gameplay and a dark, involving story.
Shadowrun Returns
The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.
Expeditions: Conquistador
Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins.
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members.
Divinity II: Developer's Cut
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Divine Divinity
Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.
Avernum: Escape From the Pit
Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.
Cossacks: Art of War
Cossacks: The Art of War continues the history of the great battles of XVII–XVIII centuries
Avadon: The Black Fortress
Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)
Drakensang: The River of Time
The prequel to Radon Labs' award-winning RPG, Drakensang: The River of Time introduces a brand new story within the Drakensang universe. The new story brings many innovations and new game elements for experienced as well for first time players, who will jump right into the fascinating medieval fantasy RPG scenario of Drakensang: The...
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Fallout® 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed game that took RPG'ing out of the dungeons and into a dynamic, apocalyptic retro-future. It's been 80 long years since your ancestors trod across the wastelands.
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
Tactical Squad-Based Combat comes to the Fallout® Universe! You are the wretched refuse. You may be born from dirt, but we will forge you into steel. You will learn to bend; if not you, will you break. In these dark times, the Brotherhood - your Brotherhood - is all that stands between the rekindled flame of civilization and the howling,...
Zombie Shooter
The human race is in danger again. This time scientists could not cope the imminent threat and became monsters themselves. Crowds of zombie people filled the secret research base. The dreadful contagion is about to spread earth wide. Use the last chance to save the humanity from total annihilation!
Drakensang
Drakensang is a third-person party-based RPG based on the pen & paper role-play rules of The Dark Eye. Drakensang is the first PC game for over 10 years to be based on Germany's most successful and popular role-play system. Drakensang builds on the pen & paper rules as applied in version 4.0.
Eschalon: Book I
Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...
Jade Empire™: Special Edition
Step into the role of an aspiring martial-arts master and follow the path of the open palm or the closed fist.
Geneforge 1
Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline.
Most played crpg games on Steam
Take a look at the top crpg games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 09th 2025.
1. Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition
Return to the Forgotten Realms in this bestselling Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Combines all the content of Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition with all-new enhanced features. Includes 100+ hours of award-winning adventures and the tools to create your own! Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, dungeons & dragons and fantasy game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on March 27th 2018 has received 8,567 reviews of which 7,717 were positive and 850 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played crpg game, thanks to its 891 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
7,717
850
891
players
2. Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom! Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition is a rpg, party-based rpg and fantasy game developed by Owlcat Games and published by Knights Peak. Released on September 25th 2018 has received 33,400 reviews of which 25,989 were positive and 7,411 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. While seeing 727 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among crpg games based on player count.
7.7
25,989
7,411
727
players
3. Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members. Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, fantasy and dungeons & dragons game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on January 16th 2013 has received 16,386 reviews of which 15,114 were positive and 1,272 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. While seeing 475 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among crpg games based on player count.
9
15,114
1,272
475
players
4. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Rediscover the beloved RPG classic— now enhanced for modern adventurers! Gather your party of heroes and continue the legendary adventure in this story-rich fantasy epic where every choice matters. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, dungeons & dragons and story rich game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on November 15th 2013 has received 10,029 reviews of which 9,233 were positive and 796 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 399 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.9
9,233
796
399
players
5. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a rpg, party-based rpg and isometric game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Obsidian Entertainment and Versus Evil . Released on May 08th 2018 has received 18,922 reviews of which 16,657 were positive and 2,265 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 350 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.6
16,657
2,265
350
players
6. Wasteland 3
Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3. Wasteland 3 is a crpg, character customization and choices matter game developed and published by inXile Entertainment. Released on August 27th 2020 has received 20,896 reviews of which 17,695 were positive and 3,201 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 340 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.3
17,695
3,201
340
players
7. UnderRail
Underrail is an old school turn-based isometric indie role playing game that focuses on exploration and combat. The game is set in a distant future, when the life on the Earth’s surface has long since been made impossible and the remnants of humanity now dwell in the Underrail, a vast system of metro station-states that, it seems, are... UnderRail is a rpg, post-apocalyptic and isometric game developed and published by Stygian Software. Released on December 18th 2015 has received 6,424 reviews of which 5,602 were positive and 822 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 167 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.5
5,602
822
167
players
8. King Arthur: Legends Rise
Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory. King Arthur: Legends Rise is a exploration, strategy and crpg game developed by Kabam Games and Inc. and published by Netmarble. Released on January 21st 2025 has received 543 reviews of which 353 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 164 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played crpg games.
6.3
353
190
164
players
9. Stolen Realm
Stolen Realm is a simultaneous turn-based tactical dungeon crawling looter with action RPG elements where you control up to 6 heroes, solo or through online co-op, venturing forth in adventures set in a high-fantasy, low-poly world. Stolen Realm is a turn-based tactics, party-based rpg and tactical rpg game developed and published by Burst2Flame Entertainment. Released on March 08th 2024 has received 3,224 reviews of which 2,747 were positive and 477 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 156 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.2
2,747
477
156
players
10. The Thaumaturge
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride. The Thaumaturge is a rpg, singleplayer and crpg game developed by Fool's Theory and published by 11 bit studios. Released on March 04th 2024 has received 4,067 reviews of which 3,394 were positive and 673 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 151 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played crpg games.
8.1
3,394
673
151
players
Best deals on crpg games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of crpg games available on Steam right now, updated on June 09th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted crpg games.
1. Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world. Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG is a crpg, turn-based combat and strategy game developed by Dark Crystal Games and published by Prime Matter. Released on September 07th 2021 has received 4,542 reviews of which 3,519 were positive and 1,023 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for crpg category.
7.5
3,519
1,023
-99%
29.99€
0.54€
2. Wasteland 3
Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3. Wasteland 3 is a crpg, character customization and choices matter game developed and published by inXile Entertainment. Released on August 27th 2020 has received 20,896 reviews of which 17,695 were positive and 3,201 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in crpg games.
8.3
17,695
3,201
-98%
33.99€
0.80€
3. Ancient Enemy
Ancient Enemy is an RPG card battler set in a crumbling world where the forces of evil have already won. Blast distorted enemies with a satisfying range of spells and abilities. Journey into a scarred wilderness and draw power and hope from the landscape to defeat the deadliest foe of all! Ancient Enemy is a crpg, puzzle and card battler game developed and published by Grey Alien Games. Released on April 09th 2020 has received 490 reviews of which 435 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in crpg games.
8.3
435
55
-98%
16.49€
0.46€
4. ATOM RPG Trudograd
ATOM RPG: Trudograd is a turn-based post-apocalyptic roleplaying game, which continues the story of ATOM RPG as a stand-alone sequel/expansion, and follows the traditions set by classic cRPGs such as the early Fallout and Wasteland titles. ATOM RPG Trudograd is a crpg, open world and survival game developed and published by AtomTeam. Released on September 13th 2021 has received 4,292 reviews of which 3,539 were positive and 753 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for crpg games.
8.0
3,539
753
-96%
10.99€
0.51€
5. Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
Shadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies in 18th Century England with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes! Shadowhand: RPG Card Game is a crpg, visual novel and character customization game developed by Grey Alien Games and published by Positech Games. Released on December 07th 2017 has received 813 reviews of which 669 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for crpg games.
7.8
669
144
-96%
16.49€
0.69€
6. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a rpg, party-based rpg and isometric game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Obsidian Entertainment and Versus Evil . Released on May 08th 2018 has received 18,922 reviews of which 16,657 were positive and 2,265 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for crpg games.
8.6
16,657
2,265
-94%
39.99€
2.48€
7. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition revives the classic RPG with fresh updates for modern players. Build a party of Dungeons & Dragons heroes and explore the frozen tundra in this retro fantasy adventure. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, dungeons & dragons and fantasy game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on October 30th 2014 has received 3,308 reviews of which 2,970 were positive and 338 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for crpg games.
8.6
2,970
338
-93%
19.50€
1.48€
8. The Thaumaturge
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride. The Thaumaturge is a rpg, singleplayer and crpg game developed by Fool's Theory and published by 11 bit studios. Released on March 04th 2024 has received 4,067 reviews of which 3,394 were positive and 673 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for crpg games.
8.1
3,394
673
-93%
34.99€
2.59€
9. Dungeon Rats
A turn-based, party-based RPG set in the Age of Decadence world and focused on squad level tactical combat. Fight your way out of prison mine or die trying. Dungeon Rats is a tactical rpg, turn-based tactics and party-based rpg game developed and published by Iron Tower Studio. Released on November 04th 2016 has received 659 reviews of which 509 were positive and 150 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for crpg games.
7.3
509
150
-91%
6.99€
0.68€
10. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, story rich and crpg game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on April 11th 2017 has received 4,952 reviews of which 4,691 were positive and 261 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for crpg games.
9.1
4,691
261
-87%
19.50€
2.62€
Free crpg games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play crpg games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 09th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play crpg games.
1. King Arthur: Legends Rise
Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory. King Arthur: Legends Rise is a exploration, strategy and crpg game developed by Kabam Games and Inc. and published by Netmarble. Released on January 21st 2025 has received 543 reviews of which 353 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 164 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free crpg games on Steam.
6.3
353
190
164
players
2. Quest for the Golden Candelabra
Lead a group of childhood friends in a series of difficult encounters played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful tabletop OGL ruleset. Quest for the Golden Candelabra is a tactical rpg, crpg and team-based game developed and published by Dawnsbury Studios. Released on May 12th 2023 has received 308 reviews of which 303 were positive and 5 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free crpg games on Steam.
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5
3. Clam Man 2: Open Mic
OPEN MIC is the free prologue to the upcoming Clam Man 2: Headliner - a narrative adventure RPG where you escape your boring desk job to become a comedian! Clam Man 2: Open Mic is a crpg, rpg and funny game developed and published by Sideby Interactive. Released on June 19th 2020 has received 440 reviews of which 428 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free crpg games on Steam.
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12
4. Tales of Yore
Tales of Yore is a light-weight 2D MMORPG featuring all your RPG tropes in one casual package. Explore, complete quests and slay evil monsters to write your Tale. Alternatively make yourself a nice purple hat and show off. The choice is yours! Tales of Yore is a action roguelike, exploration and crpg game developed and published by Coke And Code. Released on August 08th 2023 has received 368 reviews of which 291 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free crpg games on Steam.
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