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Best RPG games of 2015
The 52 best RPG games released in 2015, ranked from 30,664 critic and player ratings.
The best RPG game of 2015 is Undertale, with a critic score of 96/100 — 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: 2015.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 30,664 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
B
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Divinity Original Sin: Enhanced Edition Edition is a much lauded Role-Playing-Game that blends deep customization and humor with dynamic turn based combat. Either in online co-op, split-screen co-op on your TV, or even alone, take advantage of a classless RPG system to create your heroes and conquer the evils of Rivellon! Embark upon a journey with up to three companions as you bend the very fabric of time, where what seems like the case of a simple murder unravels into hours of quests facing fiendish foes, magical polymorphs, and dastardly bosses. As a Source Hunter, master the elements and use the environment to your advantage in dynamic combats mixing weather and magic to explode, poison, electrify, freeze and burn your enemies!
94
/100
03
A
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, while navigating political conflicts and supernatural threats. Gameplay features exploration, combat, character progression, and branching narratives shaped by player choices. Widely acclaimed for its writing, world-building, and depth, it is considered one of the most influential RPGs of its generation.
92
/100
B
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Divinity Original Sin: Enhanced Edition Edition is a much lauded Role-Playing-Game that blends deep customization and humor with dynamic turn based combat. Either in online co-op, split-screen co-op on your TV, or even alone, take advantage of a classless RPG system to create your heroes and conquer the evils of Rivellon! Embark upon a journey with up to three companions as you bend the very fabric of time, where what seems like the case of a simple murder unravels into hours of quests facing fiendish foes, magical polymorphs, and dastardly bosses. As a Source Hunter, master the elements and use the environment to your advantage in dynamic combats mixing weather and magic to explode, poison, electrify, freeze and burn your enemies!
94
/100
03
A
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an open-world action role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game follows Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, while navigating political conflicts and supernatural threats. Gameplay features exploration, combat, character progression, and branching narratives shaped by player choices. Widely acclaimed for its writing, world-building, and depth, it is considered one of the most influential RPGs of its generation.
92
/100
04
S
Bloodborne
An action RPG in which the player embodies a Hunter who, after being transfused with the mysterious blood local to the city of Yharnam, sets off into a "night of the Hunt", an extended night in which Hunters may phase in and out of dream and reality in order to thin the outbreak of abominable beasts that plague the land and, for the more resilient and insightful Hunters, uncover the answers to the Hunt's many mysteries.
91
/100
05
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates is split into three story paths. Birthright is one of the two base stories, the other being Conquest. The other story path can be bought digitally at a discount through the in-game store. The third story path is Revelation, a DLC that was released later. You need to be have completed Chapter 6 in either game to access the other stories and DLC. Birthright is the easier path as it has the ability to use scouting missions to grind experience and money and simpler mission objectives.
90
/100
06
Pillars of Eternity
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries. So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
89
/100
07
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
08
S
Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition
87
/100
09
Yakuza 0
Yakuza 0 is an action-adventure game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. Serving as a prequel to the Yakuza series, it is set in 1988 Japan during the country's economic bubble era. The game follows two protagonists: Kazuma Kiryu in Tokyo's Kamurocho district and Goro Majima in Osaka's Sotenbori district. Players alternate between their stories as they navigate the criminal underworld, engaging in street fights, managing businesses, and participating in various side activities. The gameplay combines beat 'em up combat with open-world exploration, offering numerous mini-games and side quests. Yakuza 0 was initially released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in Japan in March 2015, followed by a worldwide release on PlayStation 4 in January 2017. It later became available on Windows via Steam in August 2018 and on Xbox One in February 2020. A Director's Cut version is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
86
/100
10
Apotheon
Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.
84
/100
11
D
Fallout 4
84
/100
12
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
13
SMITE
83
/100
14
Sunless Sea
81
/100
15
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
81
/100
16
The Age of Decadence
81
/100
17
Card Hunter
80
/100
18
ArcheAge
80
/100
19
S
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
79
/100
20
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
79
/100
21
Heroes of the Storm
79
/100
22
State of Decay YOSE - Day One Edition
78
/100
23
Westerado: Double Barreled
78
/100
24
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
77
/100
25
Tales of Zestiria
77
/100
26
Grand Kingdom
77
/100
27
Blood Bowl 2
76
/100
28
Chroma Squad
75
/100
29
C
Dying Light
74
/100
30
Titan Souls
74
/100
31
The Red Solstice
74
/100
32
Hard West
73
/100
33
Rebel Galaxy
72
/100
34
GOD EATER 2: Rage Burst
71
/100
35
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
70
/100
36
Dungeons 2
70
/100
37
The Swindle
70
/100
38
Magicka 2
69
/100
39
The Escapists
69
/100
40
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
68
/100
41
Magicka: Wizard Wars
68
/100
42
Might & Magic Heroes VII
67
/100
43
Clicker Heroes
67
/100
44
Sheltered
66
/100
45
Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition
65
/100
46
Fallout Shelter
63
/100
47
SKYHILL
63
/100
48
the static speaks my name
62
/100
49
Dex
62
/100
50
Survarium
53
/100
S
Bloodborne
An action RPG in which the player embodies a Hunter who, after being transfused with the mysterious blood local to the city of Yharnam, sets off into a "night of the Hunt", an extended night in which Hunters may phase in and out of dream and reality in order to thin the outbreak of abominable beasts that plague the land and, for the more resilient and insightful Hunters, uncover the answers to the Hunt's many mysteries.
91
/100
05
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates is split into three story paths. Birthright is one of the two base stories, the other being Conquest. The other story path can be bought digitally at a discount through the in-game store. The third story path is Revelation, a DLC that was released later. You need to be have completed Chapter 6 in either game to access the other stories and DLC. Birthright is the easier path as it has the ability to use scouting missions to grind experience and money and simpler mission objectives.
90
/100
06
Pillars of Eternity
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries. So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!
89
/100
07
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
08
S
Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition
87
/100
09
Yakuza 0
Yakuza 0 is an action-adventure game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. Serving as a prequel to the Yakuza series, it is set in 1988 Japan during the country's economic bubble era. The game follows two protagonists: Kazuma Kiryu in Tokyo's Kamurocho district and Goro Majima in Osaka's Sotenbori district. Players alternate between their stories as they navigate the criminal underworld, engaging in street fights, managing businesses, and participating in various side activities. The gameplay combines beat 'em up combat with open-world exploration, offering numerous mini-games and side quests. Yakuza 0 was initially released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in Japan in March 2015, followed by a worldwide release on PlayStation 4 in January 2017. It later became available on Windows via Steam in August 2018 and on Xbox One in February 2020. A Director's Cut version is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
86
/100
10
Apotheon
Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.
84
/100
11
D
Fallout 4
84
/100
12
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
13
SMITE
83
/100
14
Sunless Sea
81
/100
15
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
81
/100
16
The Age of Decadence
81
/100
17
Card Hunter
80
/100
18
ArcheAge
80
/100
19
S
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
79
/100
20
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
79
/100
21
Heroes of the Storm
79
/100
22
State of Decay YOSE - Day One Edition
78
/100
23
Westerado: Double Barreled
78
/100
24
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
77
/100
25
Tales of Zestiria
77
/100
26
Grand Kingdom
77
/100
27
Blood Bowl 2
76
/100
28
Chroma Squad
75
/100
29
C
Dying Light
74
/100
30
Titan Souls
74
/100
31
The Red Solstice
74
/100
32
Hard West
73
/100
33
Rebel Galaxy
72
/100
34
GOD EATER 2: Rage Burst
71
/100
35
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
70
/100
36
Dungeons 2
70
/100
37
The Swindle
70
/100
38
Magicka 2
69
/100
39
The Escapists
69
/100
40
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
68
/100
41
Magicka: Wizard Wars
68
/100
42
Might & Magic Heroes VII
67
/100
43
Clicker Heroes
67
/100
44
Sheltered
66
/100
45
Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition
65
/100
46
Fallout Shelter
63
/100
47
SKYHILL
63
/100
48
the static speaks my name
62
/100
49
Dex
62
/100
50
Survarium
53
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best RPG game of 2015?
Undertale currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 1,847 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.