There have been many great RPG PC games over the years. Some of them were solo games, but most were part of well-known series. Here is a list of the top 10 PC RPG games ever.
10 - Might & Magic 6: The Mandate of Heaven - This game is considered to be one of the best of the long-running Might & Magic series. The game came out in 1998 and was praised for its interactive and detailed game world, user-friendly premise, non-linear game play, and bug-free initial release.
9 - Planescape: Torment - Released in December 1999, the game won RPG of the Year and Game of the Year by several different reviewers. The game is considered one of the best implementations of an evil character in RPGs up to that point. Although not a significant commercial success, the game received high acclaim upon release.
8 - Baldur's Gate - Another game that is credited with helping the CRPG revival during its release. The game was a financial success and sold over 2 million copies. It received positive reviews from virtually every major gaming publication at the time of its release.
7 - Neverwinter Nights - NWN won E3 awards in 2000, 2001, and 2002. It met with very positive reviews and was praised as "having something for everyone". The game was originally built on a model similar to MMORPGs but allowed the end users to host the servers.
6 - Diablo - One of the most successful titles from a very successful company (Blizzard), Diablo has sold over 2.5 million copies since its release in 1997. The game is considered to be the inventor of the sub-genre called point-and-click RPGs. Many followed after Diablo but few reached the same level of success.
5 - Fable - Well-received by reviewers for the quality of its gameplay and execution. It was the top-selling game of September 2004 and sold over two million units in just over two years. The game was widely anticipated upon release and sold over 375,000 copies in the first week.
4 - Final Fantasy VII - FFVII has been credited with allowing console role-playing games to find a place in markets outside of Japan. This game is considered the most popular in one of the most popular game series ever. Although some consider it overrated, the game was both a critical and commercial success.
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 - One of the highest scoring RPGs ever, Star Wars: KotOR won numerous awards including Game of the Year, best console RPG, and best computer RPG. The game is considered to have of the best video game plot twists of all time.
1 - Fallout 3 - The most recent entry into the best RPG PC games list, Fallout 3 is winner of dozens of awards including Game of the Year in 2008. Overall it has received some of the highest ratings of any RPG ever created. The game sold over 610,000 units in its first month of release.
10 - Might & Magic 6: The Mandate of Heaven - This game is considered to be one of the best of the long-running Might & Magic series. The game came out in 1998 and was praised for its interactive and detailed game world, user-friendly premise, non-linear game play, and bug-free initial release.
9 - Planescape: Torment - Released in December 1999, the game won RPG of the Year and Game of the Year by several different reviewers. The game is considered one of the best implementations of an evil character in RPGs up to that point. Although not a significant commercial success, the game received high acclaim upon release.
8 - Baldur's Gate - Another game that is credited with helping the CRPG revival during its release. The game was a financial success and sold over 2 million copies. It received positive reviews from virtually every major gaming publication at the time of its release.
7 - Neverwinter Nights - NWN won E3 awards in 2000, 2001, and 2002. It met with very positive reviews and was praised as "having something for everyone". The game was originally built on a model similar to MMORPGs but allowed the end users to host the servers.
6 - Diablo - One of the most successful titles from a very successful company (Blizzard), Diablo has sold over 2.5 million copies since its release in 1997. The game is considered to be the inventor of the sub-genre called point-and-click RPGs. Many followed after Diablo but few reached the same level of success.
5 - Fable - Well-received by reviewers for the quality of its gameplay and execution. It was the top-selling game of September 2004 and sold over two million units in just over two years. The game was widely anticipated upon release and sold over 375,000 copies in the first week.
4 - Final Fantasy VII - FFVII has been credited with allowing console role-playing games to find a place in markets outside of Japan. This game is considered the most popular in one of the most popular game series ever. Although some consider it overrated, the game was both a critical and commercial success.
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 - One of the highest scoring RPGs ever, Star Wars: KotOR won numerous awards including Game of the Year, best console RPG, and best computer RPG. The game is considered to have of the best video game plot twists of all time.
1 - Fallout 3 - The most recent entry into the best RPG PC games list, Fallout 3 is winner of dozens of awards including Game of the Year in 2008. Overall it has received some of the highest ratings of any RPG ever created. The game sold over 610,000 units in its first month of release.
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