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Best RPG games of 2017
The 74 best RPG games released in 2017, ranked from 20,436 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 augustus 2026.
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
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
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
91
/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
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
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
91
/100
04
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
05
Nioh
88
/100
06
West of Loathing
88
/100
07
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
08
Sunless Skies
87
/100
09
Pyre
A party-based RPG/visual novel/sports game hybrid wherein the player, dubbed the Reader for their literacy by the group of scavengers who discovers them, is sent in exile to a lawless wasteland called the Downside and has to lead their ever-growing party of misfits to locations wherein many similar parties compete in Rites in order to attain freedom and be absolved of their crimes.
86
/100
10
S
NieR:Automata
86
/100
11
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 +2.5 ReMIX
86
/100
12
Assassin's Creed Origins
86
/100
13
NieR: Automata
86
/100
14
Yakuza Kiwami 2
85
/100
15
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
85
/100
16
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
84
/100
17
Nioh: Complete Edition
84
/100
18
Rakuen
84
/100
19
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
84
/100
20
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
83
/100
21
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds
83
/100
22
Dark Souls III: The Ringed City
83
/100
23
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
83
/100
24
Cat Quest
83
/100
25
Destiny 2
82
/100
26
Torment: Tides of Numenera
82
/100
27
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
82
/100
28
The Evil Within 2
81
/100
29
Hand of Fate 2
81
/100
30
Battle Chef Brigade
81
/100
31
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
81
/100
32
Emily Is Away Too
80
/100
33
Battle Brothers
80
/100
34
B
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
80
/100
35
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
80
/100
36
SpellForce 2 Anniversary Edition
80
/100
37
Darkwood
80
/100
38
Planescape: Torment - Enhanced Edition
80
/100
39
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
79
/100
40
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
79
/100
41
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
79
/100
42
Kingsway
79
/100
43
Pit People
78
/100
44
Golf Story
78
/100
45
Fallout 4 VR
78
/100
46
Observеr
77
/100
47
Cosmic Star Heroine
77
/100
48
Secret World Legends
76
/100
49
DRAGON QUEST HEROES II
76
/100
50
Prey
76
/100
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
05
Nioh
88
/100
06
West of Loathing
88
/100
07
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
08
Sunless Skies
87
/100
09
Pyre
A party-based RPG/visual novel/sports game hybrid wherein the player, dubbed the Reader for their literacy by the group of scavengers who discovers them, is sent in exile to a lawless wasteland called the Downside and has to lead their ever-growing party of misfits to locations wherein many similar parties compete in Rites in order to attain freedom and be absolved of their crimes.
86
/100
10
S
NieR:Automata
86
/100
11
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 +2.5 ReMIX
86
/100
12
Assassin's Creed Origins
86
/100
13
NieR: Automata
86
/100
14
Yakuza Kiwami 2
85
/100
15
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
85
/100
16
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
84
/100
17
Nioh: Complete Edition
84
/100
18
Rakuen
84
/100
19
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
84
/100
20
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
83
/100
21
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds
83
/100
22
Dark Souls III: The Ringed City
83
/100
23
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
83
/100
24
Cat Quest
83
/100
25
Destiny 2
82
/100
26
Torment: Tides of Numenera
82
/100
27
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
82
/100
28
The Evil Within 2
81
/100
29
Hand of Fate 2
81
/100
30
Battle Chef Brigade
81
/100
31
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
81
/100
32
Emily Is Away Too
80
/100
33
Battle Brothers
80
/100
34
B
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
80
/100
35
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
80
/100
36
SpellForce 2 Anniversary Edition
80
/100
37
Darkwood
80
/100
38
Planescape: Torment - Enhanced Edition
80
/100
39
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
79
/100
40
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
79
/100
41
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
79
/100
42
Kingsway
79
/100
43
Pit People
78
/100
44
Golf Story
78
/100
45
Fallout 4 VR
78
/100
46
Observеr
77
/100
47
Cosmic Star Heroine
77
/100
48
Secret World Legends
76
/100
49
DRAGON QUEST HEROES II
76
/100
50
Prey
76
/100
FAQ
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. It holds a S 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.