Since the invention of the PC, there have been many great RPG PC games created. Many of these games are part of well-known series, very few of them are solo. This is a list of the best RPG PC games of all-time.
10 - Might & Magic 6: The Mandate of Heaven - Released in 1998, MM6 is considered one of the best of the Might and Magic series. It is credited with igniting the rebirth of CRPGs at the time of its release. It was also praised for its non-linear, user-friendly premise and an interactive, detailed game world.
9 - Planescape: Torment - The game was released in December 1999. It was considered by many video game journalists to be the best role-playing game of 1999. Planescape: Torment won multiple awards for RPG of the Year and Game of the Year.
8 - Baldur's Gate - The game received top scores from nearly every gaming publication upon its release. It won both Game of the Year and RPG of the Year in 1998. Baldur's Gate was the first in a three title series before the story arc was concluded.
7 - Neverwinter Nights - The game was based off of the first graphical MMORPG that ran on AOL from 1991 to 1997. Although it wasn't technically an MMORPG, it was based off of the same concept only it allowed the end user to host the server. NWN won awards at E3 three years in a row.
6 - Diablo - Blizzard released this title in 1996. It received extremely high ratings from nearly all game reviewers and was even named Game of the Year by several game reviewers. Diablo has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.
5 - Fable - Released in 1996 and published by Microsoft, the game received critical acclaim from the very beginning. It was the top selling game upon its release and ended up selling over two million copies in just over two years.
4 - Final Fantasy VII - Considered by many as the best game of the Final Fantasy series, FFVII received near universal acclaim upon release. The game was considered 'light years' ahead of other games during the time of its release. It has received awards for "best story", "best RPG", "best overall game", and many other categories.
3 - Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - One of the best games of 2002 and winner of multiple awards, Morrowind was hailed for its breadth of scope, the richness of its visuals, and the freedom worked into its design. The game was applauded for its rich and detailed environment.
2 - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Considered an 'Action RPG', Star Wars: KotOR has sold millions of units both on the PC and Xbox. It is the winner of numerous awards including Best Story, Best Character Development, Best Sound, RPG Game of the Year, Overall Game of the Year, and many more.
1 - Fallout 3 - An action role-playing game released by Bethesda Game Studios. Fallout 3 sold over 610,000 units during its initial month of release. It has won awards for Game of the Year, Best PC Game, Best Xbox 360 Game, Best RPG, and many more awards.
10 - Might & Magic 6: The Mandate of Heaven - Released in 1998, MM6 is considered one of the best of the Might and Magic series. It is credited with igniting the rebirth of CRPGs at the time of its release. It was also praised for its non-linear, user-friendly premise and an interactive, detailed game world.
9 - Planescape: Torment - The game was released in December 1999. It was considered by many video game journalists to be the best role-playing game of 1999. Planescape: Torment won multiple awards for RPG of the Year and Game of the Year.
8 - Baldur's Gate - The game received top scores from nearly every gaming publication upon its release. It won both Game of the Year and RPG of the Year in 1998. Baldur's Gate was the first in a three title series before the story arc was concluded.
7 - Neverwinter Nights - The game was based off of the first graphical MMORPG that ran on AOL from 1991 to 1997. Although it wasn't technically an MMORPG, it was based off of the same concept only it allowed the end user to host the server. NWN won awards at E3 three years in a row.
6 - Diablo - Blizzard released this title in 1996. It received extremely high ratings from nearly all game reviewers and was even named Game of the Year by several game reviewers. Diablo has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.
5 - Fable - Released in 1996 and published by Microsoft, the game received critical acclaim from the very beginning. It was the top selling game upon its release and ended up selling over two million copies in just over two years.
4 - Final Fantasy VII - Considered by many as the best game of the Final Fantasy series, FFVII received near universal acclaim upon release. The game was considered 'light years' ahead of other games during the time of its release. It has received awards for "best story", "best RPG", "best overall game", and many other categories.
3 - Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - One of the best games of 2002 and winner of multiple awards, Morrowind was hailed for its breadth of scope, the richness of its visuals, and the freedom worked into its design. The game was applauded for its rich and detailed environment.
2 - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Considered an 'Action RPG', Star Wars: KotOR has sold millions of units both on the PC and Xbox. It is the winner of numerous awards including Best Story, Best Character Development, Best Sound, RPG Game of the Year, Overall Game of the Year, and many more.
1 - Fallout 3 - An action role-playing game released by Bethesda Game Studios. Fallout 3 sold over 610,000 units during its initial month of release. It has won awards for Game of the Year, Best PC Game, Best Xbox 360 Game, Best RPG, and many more awards.
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