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Best RPG games of 2015
The 83 best RPG games released in 2015, ranked from 25,752 critic and player ratings.
The best RPG game of 2015 is Undertale, with a critic score of 96/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
A
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
94
/100
03
Fate/Grand Order
Fate/Grand Order is a turn-based role-playing game with some visual novel elements set in the Fate/stay franchise, for iOS and Android.
92
/100
A
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
94
/100
03
Fate/Grand Order
Fate/Grand Order is a turn-based role-playing game with some visual novel elements set in the Fate/stay franchise, for iOS and Android.
92
/100
04
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
05
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
06
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
07
Pillars of Eternity
89
/100
08
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity?
88
/100
09
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
10
Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition
87
/100
11
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
87
/100
12
Yakuza 0
86
/100
13
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
86
/100
14
Apotheon
84
/100
15
Fallout 4
84
/100
16
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
17
Xenoblade Chronicles X
84
/100
18
Technobabylon
82
/100
19
Sunless Sea
81
/100
20
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
81
/100
21
The Age of Decadence
81
/100
22
EarthBound Beginnings
81
/100
23
Card Hunter
80
/100
24
ArcheAge
80
/100
25
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
80
/100
26
Rampage Knights
80
/100
27
DISGAEA 5: ALLIANCE OF VENGEANCE
80
/100
28
Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
80
/100
29
Castle Crashers Remastered
80
/100
30
S
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
79
/100
31
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
79
/100
32
Else Heart.Break()
79
/100
33
Heroes of the Storm
79
/100
34
Hand of Fate
78
/100
35
State of Decay YOSE - Day One Edition
78
/100
36
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
77
/100
37
Tales of Zestiria
77
/100
38
Grand Kingdom
77
/100
39
Deathtrap
77
/100
40
Dragon Age: Inquisition - Trespasser
77
/100
41
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
76
/100
42
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
75
/100
43
Armello
75
/100
44
Chroma Squad
75
/100
45
DIGIMON STORY CYBER SLEUTH
75
/100
46
DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
75
/100
47
Hylics
74
/100
48
Dying Light
74
/100
49
The Red Solstice
74
/100
50
Evoland 2
74
/100
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
05
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
06
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
07
Pillars of Eternity
89
/100
08
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity?
88
/100
09
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
10
Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition
87
/100
11
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
87
/100
12
Yakuza 0
86
/100
13
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
86
/100
14
Apotheon
84
/100
15
Fallout 4
84
/100
16
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
17
Xenoblade Chronicles X
84
/100
18
Technobabylon
82
/100
19
Sunless Sea
81
/100
20
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
81
/100
21
The Age of Decadence
81
/100
22
EarthBound Beginnings
81
/100
23
Card Hunter
80
/100
24
ArcheAge
80
/100
25
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
80
/100
26
Rampage Knights
80
/100
27
DISGAEA 5: ALLIANCE OF VENGEANCE
80
/100
28
Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
80
/100
29
Castle Crashers Remastered
80
/100
30
S
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
79
/100
31
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
79
/100
32
Else Heart.Break()
79
/100
33
Heroes of the Storm
79
/100
34
Hand of Fate
78
/100
35
State of Decay YOSE - Day One Edition
78
/100
36
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
77
/100
37
Tales of Zestiria
77
/100
38
Grand Kingdom
77
/100
39
Deathtrap
77
/100
40
Dragon Age: Inquisition - Trespasser
77
/100
41
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
76
/100
42
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
75
/100
43
Armello
75
/100
44
Chroma Squad
75
/100
45
DIGIMON STORY CYBER SLEUTH
75
/100
46
DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
75
/100
47
Hylics
74
/100
48
Dying Light
74
/100
49
The Red Solstice
74
/100
50
Evoland 2
74
/100
FAQ
What is the best RPG game of 2015?
Undertale currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 1,847 ratings. It holds a A grade from the Tier community — updated augustus 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.