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Best RPG games of 2019

The 38 best RPG games released in 2019, ranked from 12,346 critic and player ratings.

The best RPG game of 2019 is Persona 5 Royal, with a critic score of 94/100 — 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: 2019.
  • 38 games are listed on this page, carrying 12,346 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.

Top 38

04 Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 2019 · 166 ratings 89 /100 05 The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) S The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) 2019 · 527 ratings As Link, you awaken in a strange land away from Hyrule, where animals talk and monsters roam. To uncover the truth behind your whereabouts and rouse the legendary Wind Fish, explore Koholint Island and all its trap-ridden dungeons, reimagined in stunning detail for this new release of one of the most beloved The Legend of Zelda games. Along the way, you'll meet a hilarious assortment of charming characters to which you'll never want to say goodbye. In this new version of the game, the classic soundtrack has been reborn with new arrangements, and now you can equip more items at once, review key conversations, and navigate the map in new ways. Try your hand at the renovated mini-games to earn dolls based on the Super Mario series...or Chamber Stones, which you can use to arrange your own Chamber Dungeons. Each one is a puzzle in and of itself! 87 /100 06 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim 2019 · 129 ratings Uncover the truth and delve into a 2D sidescrolling adventure featuring gorgeous art and environments. Then, battle the kaiju in fast-paced, top-down combat. Customize the Sentinels with an arsenal of mechsuit weaponry, and fight to defend humanity! 86 /100 07 The Outer Worlds The Outer Worlds 2019 · 623 ratings The Outer Worlds is a new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable. 86 /100 08 Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Tom Clancy's The Division 2 2019 · 290 ratings The Division 2 is an action-shooter RPG set in an open-world. Play in co-op and PvP modes that offer more variety in missions and challenges, new progression systems with unique twists and surprises, and fresh gaming innovations to engage players for years to come. 85 /100 09 Dragon Quest Builders 2 Dragon Quest Builders 2 2019 · 104 ratings Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a block-building role-playing game with a charming campaign and a robust multiplayer building mode that supports up to four players online. Create your customized character, team-up with your fearless friend Malroth, gather the skills required to become a full-fledged builder, and combat the Children of Hargon, a vile cult that worships destruction! Then, take your builder online and join your friends to collaborate and create something truly magnificent. Don’t let the name fool you, despite the 2, this is a completely standalone experience featuring new characters, an expansive world, unlimited building combinations, and a storyline that’s sure to satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike! 85 /100 10 Death Stranding Death Stranding 2019 · 860 ratings Death Stranding is an action game set in a post-apocalyptic United States. Players control Sam Porter Bridges, a courier tasked with reconnecting isolated cities via a communication network while delivering essential cargo. The gameplay blends traversal, resource management, and narrative elements, with a focus on social connectivity through asynchronous multiplayer. It is known for its unique mechanics, atmospheric world, and philosophical themes. 84 /100 11 Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered 2019 · 130 ratings 84 /100 12 Ring Fit Adventure Ring Fit Adventure 2019 · 146 ratings 83 /100 13 Children of Morta Children of Morta 2019 · 142 ratings 83 /100 14 Pokémon Sword Pokémon Sword 2019 · 309 ratings 82 /100 15 Kingdom Hearts III Kingdom Hearts III 2019 · 537 ratings 82 /100 16 Borderlands 3 B Borderlands 3 2019 · 553 ratings 81 /100 17 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night 2019 · 461 ratings 81 /100 18 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition 2019 · 155 ratings 81 /100 19 World of Warcraft Classic World of Warcraft Classic 2019 · 90 ratings 81 /100 20 Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokémon Sword and Shield 2019 · 489 ratings 80 /100 21 Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Final Fantasy VIII Remastered 2019 · 110 ratings 79 /100 22 Blasphemous Blasphemous 2019 · 305 ratings 78 /100 23 Dauntless Dauntless 2019 · 404 ratings 78 /100 24 Remnant: From the Ashes Remnant: From the Ashes 2019 · 656 ratings 76 /100 25 Darksiders Genesis Darksiders Genesis 2019 · 227 ratings 76 /100 26 GreedFall GreedFall 2019 · 406 ratings 74 /100 27 The Beast Inside The Beast Inside 2019 · 112 ratings 74 /100 28 Code Vein Code Vein 2019 · 366 ratings 72 /100 29 Assassin's Creed III: Remastered Assassin's Creed III: Remastered 2019 · 416 ratings 71 /100 30 Forager Forager 2019 · 93 ratings 70 /100 31 My Time at Portia My Time at Portia 2019 · 107 ratings 70 /100 32 The Sinking City The Sinking City 2019 · 116 ratings 70 /100 33 Warhammer: Chaosbane Warhammer: Chaosbane 2019 · 90 ratings 70 /100 34 Pokémon Shield Pokémon Shield 2019 · 228 ratings 68 /100 35 Outward Definitive Edition Outward Definitive Edition 2019 · 170 ratings 65 /100 36 Pathologic 2 Pathologic 2 2019 · 91 ratings 63 /100 37 Anthem Anthem 2019 · 142 ratings 60 /100 38 Terminator: Resistance Terminator: Resistance 2019 · 142 ratings 54 /100
What is the best RPG game of 2019?

Persona 5 Royal currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 644 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.