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Best RPG games of 2017
The 54 best RPG games released in 2017, ranked from 23,139 critic and player ratings.
The best RPG game of 2017 is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, with a critic score of 98/100 — 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: 2017.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 23,139 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
S
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first 3D open-world game in the Zelda series. Link can travel anywhere and be equipped with weapons and armor found throughout the world to grant him various bonuses. Unlike many games in the series, Breath of the Wild does not impose a specific order in which quests or dungeons must be completed. While the game still has environmental obstacles such as weather effects, inhospitable lands, or powerful enemies, many of them can be overcome using the right method. A lot of critics ranked Breath of the Wild as one of the best video games of all time.
98
/100
02
S
Divinity: Original Sin 2
Divinity: Original Sin II is a single- and multiplayer top-down, party-based role-playing game with pen & paper RPG-like levels of freedom. It features turn-based combat, a strong focus on systematic gameplay and a well-grounded narrative.
95
/100
03
Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
93
/100
S
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the first 3D open-world game in the Zelda series. Link can travel anywhere and be equipped with weapons and armor found throughout the world to grant him various bonuses. Unlike many games in the series, Breath of the Wild does not impose a specific order in which quests or dungeons must be completed. While the game still has environmental obstacles such as weather effects, inhospitable lands, or powerful enemies, many of them can be overcome using the right method. A lot of critics ranked Breath of the Wild as one of the best video games of all time.
98
/100
02
S
Divinity: Original Sin 2
Divinity: Original Sin II is a single- and multiplayer top-down, party-based role-playing game with pen & paper RPG-like levels of freedom. It features turn-based combat, a strong focus on systematic gameplay and a well-grounded narrative.
95
/100
03
Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
93
/100
04
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest XI continues the gameplay of previous games in the series, in which players explore worlds and fight against various monsters, including the ability to explore high areas. Before entering battle, players can also toggle between the 3D and 2D graphical styles. The game features the series' traditional turn-based battle system.
91
/100
05
B
Horizon Zero Dawn
Welcome to a vibrant world rich with the beauty of nature – but inhabited by awe-inspiring, highly advanced machines. As a young machine hunter named Aloy, you must unravel the mysteries of this world and find your own destiny.
89
/100
06
Nioh
In Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde-haired swordsman whose background as a fierce warrior and seasoned knowledge of the blade allows him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Known as Yokai, these demons inhabit a number of dangerous locations and lie in wait in the shadows to ambush unsuspecting victims. Players will also face off with other samurai in supernatural sword battles and intense, multi-target engagements offering a level of difficulty that will truly test even the most hardened samurai’s skills, patience, and strategy. Offering a deep and original storyline that takes place during the Warring States Period of Japanese history alongside strategic sword-fighting action, Nioh will challenge players in a way that makes every mission and accomplishment feel earned and worthwhile.
88
/100
07
West of Loathing
Say howdy to West of Loathing - a single-player slapstick, stick-figure comedy adventure role-playing game set in the wild west of the Kingdom of Loathing universe. Traverse snake-infested gulches, punch skeletons wearing cowboy hats, grapple with demon cows, and investigate a wide variety of disgusting spittoons.
88
/100
08
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
"FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way. Includes several all-new enhanced gameplay features: – The Zodiac Job System – Improved character leveling system that now caters to the player’s preference – Trial Mode – Take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles – Speed Mode – Latest-generation HD graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high definition. – True 7.1 surround sound, including high definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production. – Modern advancements including PlayStation4 trophy support and share functionalities, auto-save and shortened loading times – An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including Hunts, Battles, and mini-games"
88
/100
09
S
NieR:Automata
86
/100
10
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 +2.5 ReMIX
86
/100
11
Assassin's Creed Origins
86
/100
12
NieR: Automata
86
/100
13
Yakuza Kiwami 2
85
/100
14
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
85
/100
15
Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
84
/100
16
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
84
/100
17
Nioh: Complete Edition
84
/100
18
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
84
/100
19
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
83
/100
20
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
83
/100
21
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds
83
/100
22
Detention
83
/100
23
Dark Souls III: The Ringed City
83
/100
24
Cat Quest
83
/100
25
Destiny 2
82
/100
26
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
82
/100
27
The Evil Within 2
81
/100
28
Battle Chef Brigade
81
/100
29
B
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
80
/100
30
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
79
/100
31
Last Day of June
79
/100
32
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
79
/100
33
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
79
/100
34
Pit People
78
/100
35
Realm Grinder
77
/100
36
Observеr
77
/100
37
Secret World Legends
76
/100
38
Prey
76
/100
39
The Escapists 2
75
/100
40
Distrust
75
/100
41
Mass Effect: Andromeda
73
/100
42
SCP: Secret Laboratory
73
/100
43
The Surge
72
/100
44
Albion Online
72
/100
45
Styx: Shards of Darkness
72
/100
46
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series
72
/100
47
Mirror
70
/100
48
Geneshift
70
/100
49
Ark: Survival Evolved
69
/100
50
Nine Parchments
68
/100
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest XI continues the gameplay of previous games in the series, in which players explore worlds and fight against various monsters, including the ability to explore high areas. Before entering battle, players can also toggle between the 3D and 2D graphical styles. The game features the series' traditional turn-based battle system.
91
/100
05
B
Horizon Zero Dawn
Welcome to a vibrant world rich with the beauty of nature – but inhabited by awe-inspiring, highly advanced machines. As a young machine hunter named Aloy, you must unravel the mysteries of this world and find your own destiny.
89
/100
06
Nioh
In Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde-haired swordsman whose background as a fierce warrior and seasoned knowledge of the blade allows him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Known as Yokai, these demons inhabit a number of dangerous locations and lie in wait in the shadows to ambush unsuspecting victims. Players will also face off with other samurai in supernatural sword battles and intense, multi-target engagements offering a level of difficulty that will truly test even the most hardened samurai’s skills, patience, and strategy. Offering a deep and original storyline that takes place during the Warring States Period of Japanese history alongside strategic sword-fighting action, Nioh will challenge players in a way that makes every mission and accomplishment feel earned and worthwhile.
88
/100
07
West of Loathing
Say howdy to West of Loathing - a single-player slapstick, stick-figure comedy adventure role-playing game set in the wild west of the Kingdom of Loathing universe. Traverse snake-infested gulches, punch skeletons wearing cowboy hats, grapple with demon cows, and investigate a wide variety of disgusting spittoons.
88
/100
08
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
"FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY XII, now more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The high-definition remaster introduces several modern advancements, including reconstructed battle design and a revamped job system. With newly implemented trophies and share functions, as well as stark visual and sound improvements in true HD for the first time, players both returning and new to the game will experience a grand adventure that spans the world of Ivalice in an entirely fresh and improved way. Includes several all-new enhanced gameplay features: – The Zodiac Job System – Improved character leveling system that now caters to the player’s preference – Trial Mode – Take on monsters and enemies in up to 100 consecutive battles – Speed Mode – Latest-generation HD graphical capabilities, including characters and movie scenes fully remastered in high definition. – True 7.1 surround sound, including high definition voicing and newly recorded background music utilizing the current generation of sound production. – Modern advancements including PlayStation4 trophy support and share functionalities, auto-save and shortened loading times – An endless amount of gameplay and adventure including Hunts, Battles, and mini-games"
88
/100
09
S
NieR:Automata
86
/100
10
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 +2.5 ReMIX
86
/100
11
Assassin's Creed Origins
86
/100
12
NieR: Automata
86
/100
13
Yakuza Kiwami 2
85
/100
14
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
85
/100
15
Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
84
/100
16
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
84
/100
17
Nioh: Complete Edition
84
/100
18
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
84
/100
19
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
83
/100
20
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
83
/100
21
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds
83
/100
22
Detention
83
/100
23
Dark Souls III: The Ringed City
83
/100
24
Cat Quest
83
/100
25
Destiny 2
82
/100
26
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
82
/100
27
The Evil Within 2
81
/100
28
Battle Chef Brigade
81
/100
29
B
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
80
/100
30
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
79
/100
31
Last Day of June
79
/100
32
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
79
/100
33
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
79
/100
34
Pit People
78
/100
35
Realm Grinder
77
/100
36
Observеr
77
/100
37
Secret World Legends
76
/100
38
Prey
76
/100
39
The Escapists 2
75
/100
40
Distrust
75
/100
41
Mass Effect: Andromeda
73
/100
42
SCP: Secret Laboratory
73
/100
43
The Surge
72
/100
44
Albion Online
72
/100
45
Styx: Shards of Darkness
72
/100
46
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series
72
/100
47
Mirror
70
/100
48
Geneshift
70
/100
49
Ark: Survival Evolved
69
/100
50
Nine Parchments
68
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best RPG game of 2017?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild currently tops the ranking with a score of 98/100 across 2,839 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.