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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
01
Persona 5 Royal
An enhanced version of Persona 5 with some new characters and a third semester added to the game. Released Internationally in 2020.
94
/100
02
C
Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesiac detective investigating a murder case. The game emphasises dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.
91
/100
03
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo for the Nintendo Switch. Players take the role of a professor at Garreg Mach Monastery, where they teach and guide one of three student houses. Gameplay combines turn-based battles, character development, exploration, and relationship-building.
89
/100
Persona 5 Royal
An enhanced version of Persona 5 with some new characters and a third semester added to the game. Released Internationally in 2020.
94
/100
02
C
Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesiac detective investigating a murder case. The game emphasises dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.
91
/100
03
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo for the Nintendo Switch. Players take the role of a professor at Garreg Mach Monastery, where they teach and guide one of three student houses. Gameplay combines turn-based battles, character development, exploration, and relationship-building.
89
/100
04
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
89
/100
05
S
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
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
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 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
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 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 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
84
/100
12
Ring Fit Adventure
83
/100
13
Children of Morta
83
/100
14
Pokémon Sword
82
/100
15
Kingdom Hearts III
82
/100
16
B
Borderlands 3
81
/100
17
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81
/100
18
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
81
/100
19
World of Warcraft Classic
81
/100
20
Pokémon Sword and Shield
80
/100
21
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
79
/100
22
Blasphemous
78
/100
23
Dauntless
78
/100
24
Remnant: From the Ashes
76
/100
25
Darksiders Genesis
76
/100
26
GreedFall
74
/100
27
The Beast Inside
74
/100
28
Code Vein
72
/100
29
Assassin's Creed III: Remastered
71
/100
30
Forager
70
/100
31
My Time at Portia
70
/100
32
The Sinking City
70
/100
33
Warhammer: Chaosbane
70
/100
34
Pokémon Shield
68
/100
35
Outward Definitive Edition
65
/100
36
Pathologic 2
63
/100
37
Anthem
60
/100
38
Terminator: Resistance
54
/100
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
89
/100
05
S
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
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
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 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
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 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 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
84
/100
12
Ring Fit Adventure
83
/100
13
Children of Morta
83
/100
14
Pokémon Sword
82
/100
15
Kingdom Hearts III
82
/100
16
B
Borderlands 3
81
/100
17
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
81
/100
18
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
81
/100
19
World of Warcraft Classic
81
/100
20
Pokémon Sword and Shield
80
/100
21
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
79
/100
22
Blasphemous
78
/100
23
Dauntless
78
/100
24
Remnant: From the Ashes
76
/100
25
Darksiders Genesis
76
/100
26
GreedFall
74
/100
27
The Beast Inside
74
/100
28
Code Vein
72
/100
29
Assassin's Creed III: Remastered
71
/100
30
Forager
70
/100
31
My Time at Portia
70
/100
32
The Sinking City
70
/100
33
Warhammer: Chaosbane
70
/100
34
Pokémon Shield
68
/100
35
Outward Definitive Edition
65
/100
36
Pathologic 2
63
/100
37
Anthem
60
/100
38
Terminator: Resistance
54
/100
Frequently asked questions
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.