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Best RPG games of 2014
The 61 best RPG games released in 2014, ranked from 27,778 critic and player ratings.
The best RPG game of 2014 is Dark Souls II, with a critic score of 90/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2014.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 27,778 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
Dark Souls II
Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging combat, deep lore, and a dark, atmospheric world. It introduces new mechanics like dual-wielding and a flexible character progression system, with improved multiplayer options for cooperative and PvP play. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.
90
/100
02
Lisa: The Painful
Lisa is a quirky side-scrolling RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Beneath the charming and funny exterior is a world full of disgust and moral destruction. Players will learn what kind of person they are by being FORCED to make choices. These choices permanently effect the game play. If you want to save a party member from death, you will have to sacrifice the strength of your character. Whether it's taking a beating for them, or chopping off limbs, or some other inhuman way. You will learn that in this world being selfish and heartless is the only way to survive...
90
/100
03
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
During your adventure, you will battle Team Magma in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Team Aqua in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Team Magma seeks to increase the land, while Team Aqua wishes to increase the seas. In order to bring about these grand plans, each will turn to the power of a Legendary Pokémon: Groudon or Kyogre. Team Magma pursues Groudon, while Team Aqua goes after Kyogre. What could be driving them to such lengths?
88
/100
Dark Souls II
Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging combat, deep lore, and a dark, atmospheric world. It introduces new mechanics like dual-wielding and a flexible character progression system, with improved multiplayer options for cooperative and PvP play. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024.
90
/100
02
Lisa: The Painful
Lisa is a quirky side-scrolling RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Beneath the charming and funny exterior is a world full of disgust and moral destruction. Players will learn what kind of person they are by being FORCED to make choices. These choices permanently effect the game play. If you want to save a party member from death, you will have to sacrifice the strength of your character. Whether it's taking a beating for them, or chopping off limbs, or some other inhuman way. You will learn that in this world being selfish and heartless is the only way to survive...
90
/100
03
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
During your adventure, you will battle Team Magma in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Team Aqua in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Team Magma seeks to increase the land, while Team Aqua wishes to increase the seas. In order to bring about these grand plans, each will turn to the power of a Legendary Pokémon: Groudon or Kyogre. Team Magma pursues Groudon, while Team Aqua goes after Kyogre. What could be driving them to such lengths?
88
/100
04
Metro 2033 Redux
Metro 2033 Redux is the definitive version of the cult classic Metro 2033, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for Next Gen. Fans of the original game will find the unique world of Metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects. Newcomers will get the chance to experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time; an epic adventure combining gripping survival horror, exploration and tactical combat and stealth. All the gameplay improvements and features from the acclaimed sequel Metro: Last Light have been transferred to Metro 2033 Redux – superior AI, controls, animation, weapon handling and many more – to create a thrilling experience for newcomers and veterans alike. With two unique play-styles, and the legendary Ranger Mode included, Metro 2033 Redux offers hours of AAA gameplay for an incredible price.
88
/100
05
A
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition is a role-playing game and the third main game in the Dragon Age series. It is set in the Thedas continent, the same fantasy world as the two previous games. It consist of two large countries: Ferelden (from Dragon Age: Origins) and Orlais, as well as the land inbetween. True to the spirit of the series the character can be customized for appearance, sex, class and race. The available races are dwarf, elf, human, and Qunari and the classes are mage, rogue, and warrior with three specializations each. To grow the Inquisition experience needs to be earned by completing quests, which allows the player to further define allegiances and pursue romances. A custom party can be defined and each member benefits from experience as it opens up access to better weapons and more abilities. Power points open up new areas and Inquisition points define the influence over the region; each new level provides a perk that benefits the entire Inquisition.
88
/100
06
Child of Light
The Black Queen has stolen the Sun, the Moon and the Stars. You play as Aurora, a young princess with a pure heart whose soul is brought to the kingdom of Lemuria. Embark on a quest to recapture the three sources of light, defeat the Black Queen and restore the kingdom of Lemuria.
88
/100
07
Legend of Grimrock 2
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. Powers of perception and logic are more important than sheer force is, since Legend of Grimrock 2 puts a heavy emphasis on exploration, survival and challenging puzzles. Discover powerful ancient artifacts from hidden secret chambers and buried treasures. Arm your champions, cast spells and craft enchanted potions and bombs to aid you in fighting the dreadful monsters in highly tactical real-time combat. Design, share and play custom scenarios with the included Dungeon Editor! Create your own adventures and fill them with puzzles, traps, or even totally new items, monsters and environments with custom graphics and audio! Get ready to venture forth and uncover the secrets of Nex!
88
/100
08
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls
87
/100
09
Divinity: Original Sin
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit. Divinity: Original Sin is a game that gives you a lot of freedom and plenty of gameplay mechanics to use or abuse. The game's epic story may drive you toward your ultimate end-goal, but how you get there is entirely up to you. Or up to you and a friend, because Divinity: Original Sin can be played completely cooperatively, and features both online and local drop-in/drop-out multiplayer. Great adventures become even greater when shared with a trusted comrade-in-arms!
87
/100
10
World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor
87
/100
11
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
12
A
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
85
/100
13
Bravely Default
85
/100
14
A
South Park: The Stick of Truth
84
/100
15
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
84
/100
16
Metro Redux
83
/100
17
Transistor
83
/100
18
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Omega Ruby
83
/100
19
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
82
/100
20
Endless Legend
82
/100
21
Elite: Dangerous
82
/100
22
The Banner Saga
81
/100
23
Age of Wonders III
80
/100
24
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
80
/100
25
Dungeon of the Endless
79
/100
26
LISA
78
/100
27
Braveland
77
/100
28
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
77
/100
29
Pix the Cat
77
/100
30
D
Metro: Last Light Redux
76
/100
31
Destiny
76
/100
32
WAKFU
76
/100
33
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
75
/100
34
Tropico 5
75
/100
35
Ziggurat
75
/100
36
Road Not Taken
75
/100
37
Fearless Fantasy
73
/100
38
Black Desert Online
73
/100
39
King's Bounty: Dark Side
73
/100
40
Styx: Master of Shadows
71
/100
41
Assassin's Creed Unity
71
/100
42
Assassin's Creed Rogue
71
/100
43
The Elder Scrolls Online
70
/100
44
LEGO The Hobbit
70
/100
45
Gauntlet Slayer Edition
70
/100
46
Starpoint Gemini 2
70
/100
47
Lords of the Fallen
69
/100
48
Lichdom: Battlemage
69
/100
49
Town of Salem
69
/100
50
Costume Quest 2
68
/100
Metro 2033 Redux
Metro 2033 Redux is the definitive version of the cult classic Metro 2033, rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine for Next Gen. Fans of the original game will find the unique world of Metro transformed with incredible lighting, physics and dynamic weather effects. Newcomers will get the chance to experience one of the finest story-driven shooters of all time; an epic adventure combining gripping survival horror, exploration and tactical combat and stealth. All the gameplay improvements and features from the acclaimed sequel Metro: Last Light have been transferred to Metro 2033 Redux – superior AI, controls, animation, weapon handling and many more – to create a thrilling experience for newcomers and veterans alike. With two unique play-styles, and the legendary Ranger Mode included, Metro 2033 Redux offers hours of AAA gameplay for an incredible price.
88
/100
05
A
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition is a role-playing game and the third main game in the Dragon Age series. It is set in the Thedas continent, the same fantasy world as the two previous games. It consist of two large countries: Ferelden (from Dragon Age: Origins) and Orlais, as well as the land inbetween. True to the spirit of the series the character can be customized for appearance, sex, class and race. The available races are dwarf, elf, human, and Qunari and the classes are mage, rogue, and warrior with three specializations each. To grow the Inquisition experience needs to be earned by completing quests, which allows the player to further define allegiances and pursue romances. A custom party can be defined and each member benefits from experience as it opens up access to better weapons and more abilities. Power points open up new areas and Inquisition points define the influence over the region; each new level provides a perk that benefits the entire Inquisition.
88
/100
06
Child of Light
The Black Queen has stolen the Sun, the Moon and the Stars. You play as Aurora, a young princess with a pure heart whose soul is brought to the kingdom of Lemuria. Embark on a quest to recapture the three sources of light, defeat the Black Queen and restore the kingdom of Lemuria.
88
/100
07
Legend of Grimrock 2
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. Powers of perception and logic are more important than sheer force is, since Legend of Grimrock 2 puts a heavy emphasis on exploration, survival and challenging puzzles. Discover powerful ancient artifacts from hidden secret chambers and buried treasures. Arm your champions, cast spells and craft enchanted potions and bombs to aid you in fighting the dreadful monsters in highly tactical real-time combat. Design, share and play custom scenarios with the included Dungeon Editor! Create your own adventures and fill them with puzzles, traps, or even totally new items, monsters and environments with custom graphics and audio! Get ready to venture forth and uncover the secrets of Nex!
88
/100
08
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls
87
/100
09
Divinity: Original Sin
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit. Divinity: Original Sin is a game that gives you a lot of freedom and plenty of gameplay mechanics to use or abuse. The game's epic story may drive you toward your ultimate end-goal, but how you get there is entirely up to you. Or up to you and a friend, because Divinity: Original Sin can be played completely cooperatively, and features both online and local drop-in/drop-out multiplayer. Great adventures become even greater when shared with a trusted comrade-in-arms!
87
/100
10
World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor
87
/100
11
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
12
A
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
85
/100
13
Bravely Default
85
/100
14
A
South Park: The Stick of Truth
84
/100
15
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
84
/100
16
Metro Redux
83
/100
17
Transistor
83
/100
18
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Omega Ruby
83
/100
19
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
82
/100
20
Endless Legend
82
/100
21
Elite: Dangerous
82
/100
22
The Banner Saga
81
/100
23
Age of Wonders III
80
/100
24
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
80
/100
25
Dungeon of the Endless
79
/100
26
LISA
78
/100
27
Braveland
77
/100
28
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
77
/100
29
Pix the Cat
77
/100
30
D
Metro: Last Light Redux
76
/100
31
Destiny
76
/100
32
WAKFU
76
/100
33
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
75
/100
34
Tropico 5
75
/100
35
Ziggurat
75
/100
36
Road Not Taken
75
/100
37
Fearless Fantasy
73
/100
38
Black Desert Online
73
/100
39
King's Bounty: Dark Side
73
/100
40
Styx: Master of Shadows
71
/100
41
Assassin's Creed Unity
71
/100
42
Assassin's Creed Rogue
71
/100
43
The Elder Scrolls Online
70
/100
44
LEGO The Hobbit
70
/100
45
Gauntlet Slayer Edition
70
/100
46
Starpoint Gemini 2
70
/100
47
Lords of the Fallen
69
/100
48
Lichdom: Battlemage
69
/100
49
Town of Salem
69
/100
50
Costume Quest 2
68
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best RPG game of 2014?
Dark Souls II currently tops the ranking with a score of 90/100 across 827 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.