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Best RPG games of 2021
The 54 best RPG games released in 2021, ranked from 7,098 critic and player ratings.
The best RPG game of 2021 is Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
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Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Includes: - Full game. - Iki Island expansion: New story, mini-games, enemy types and more. - Legends online co-op mode. - Digital mini art book by Dark Horse. - Director’s commentary: The creative team sits down with a renowned Japanese historian to look at the world of Ghost of Tsushima and how it compares to the real-life events that inspired it. - One Technique Point. - Charm of Hachiman’s Favour. - Hero of Tsushima Skin Set: Golden Mask, Sword Kit, Horse, Saddle.
92
/100
02
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is an enhanced edition of the original role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It retains the core gameplay and narrative while adding full voice acting, new quests, additional endings, and other narrative revisions.
91
/100
03
Disco Elysium: Final Cut
90
/100
S
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Includes: - Full game. - Iki Island expansion: New story, mini-games, enemy types and more. - Legends online co-op mode. - Digital mini art book by Dark Horse. - Director’s commentary: The creative team sits down with a renowned Japanese historian to look at the world of Ghost of Tsushima and how it compares to the real-life events that inspired it. - One Technique Point. - Charm of Hachiman’s Favour. - Hero of Tsushima Skin Set: Golden Mask, Sword Kit, Horse, Saddle.
92
/100
02
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is an enhanced edition of the original role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It retains the core gameplay and narrative while adding full voice acting, new quests, additional endings, and other narrative revisions.
91
/100
03
Disco Elysium: Final Cut
90
/100
04
Valheim
Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
90
/100
05
The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction, and a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed mod of the same name. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colorful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
90
/100
06
Tails of Iron
Tails of Iron is an Adventure RPG-lite game set in a charming and brutal world. Playing as Redgi the Rat, you are heir to the throne when your kingdom is raided by the Iron Frog. Players face challenging, tactical and stunning combat encounters in order to rebuild the Rat Kingdom.
90
/100
07
Wildermyth
Wildermyth is a character-driven, procedurally-generated tactical RPG. Lead a band of unique heroes as they grow from a reluctant farmers into legendary fighters. Battle threats lurking in the Yondering Lands and discover secrets that the land has to offer.
89
/100
08
Deathloop
88
/100
09
Final Fantasy
The original Final Fantasy comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
88
/100
10
Tales of Arise
On the planet Dahna, reverence has always been given to Rena--the planet in the sky--as a land of the righteous and divine. Stories handed down for generations became truth and masked reality for the people of Dahna. For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom. Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience.
87
/100
11
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
87
/100
12
Monster Hunter Rise
87
/100
13
Death's Door
87
/100
14
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
87
/100
15
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
86
/100
16
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
86
/100
17
Unsighted
85
/100
18
Loop Hero
85
/100
19
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
85
/100
20
Curse of the Dead Gods
84
/100
21
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition
84
/100
22
Metroid Dread
84
/100
23
Dysmantle
83
/100
24
Shin Megami Tensei V
82
/100
25
A
NieR Replicant v1.22474487139...
82
/100
26
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
82
/100
27
Everhood
82
/100
28
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
81
/100
29
Diablo II: Resurrected
80
/100
30
Eastward
80
/100
31
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story
80
/100
32
Scarlet Nexus
79
/100
33
Black Book
78
/100
34
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
78
/100
35
Tails Noir
78
/100
36
Lost in Random
77
/100
37
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
77
/100
38
New World: Aeternum
76
/100
39
Chernobylite
76
/100
40
Pokémon Unite
75
/100
41
Medieval Dynasty
74
/100
42
Biomutant
73
/100
43
Outriders
73
/100
44
The Ascent
73
/100
45
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl
73
/100
46
Encased: a sci-fi post-apocalyptic RPG
73
/100
47
New World
70
/100
48
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
69
/100
49
King's Bounty II
64
/100
50
Hood: Outlaws & Legends
64
/100
Valheim
Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
90
/100
05
The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction, and a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed mod of the same name. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colorful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
90
/100
06
Tails of Iron
Tails of Iron is an Adventure RPG-lite game set in a charming and brutal world. Playing as Redgi the Rat, you are heir to the throne when your kingdom is raided by the Iron Frog. Players face challenging, tactical and stunning combat encounters in order to rebuild the Rat Kingdom.
90
/100
07
Wildermyth
Wildermyth is a character-driven, procedurally-generated tactical RPG. Lead a band of unique heroes as they grow from a reluctant farmers into legendary fighters. Battle threats lurking in the Yondering Lands and discover secrets that the land has to offer.
89
/100
08
Deathloop
88
/100
09
Final Fantasy
The original Final Fantasy comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
88
/100
10
Tales of Arise
On the planet Dahna, reverence has always been given to Rena--the planet in the sky--as a land of the righteous and divine. Stories handed down for generations became truth and masked reality for the people of Dahna. For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom. Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience.
87
/100
11
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
87
/100
12
Monster Hunter Rise
87
/100
13
Death's Door
87
/100
14
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
87
/100
15
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
86
/100
16
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
86
/100
17
Unsighted
85
/100
18
Loop Hero
85
/100
19
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
85
/100
20
Curse of the Dead Gods
84
/100
21
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition
84
/100
22
Metroid Dread
84
/100
23
Dysmantle
83
/100
24
Shin Megami Tensei V
82
/100
25
A
NieR Replicant v1.22474487139...
82
/100
26
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
82
/100
27
Everhood
82
/100
28
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
81
/100
29
Diablo II: Resurrected
80
/100
30
Eastward
80
/100
31
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story
80
/100
32
Scarlet Nexus
79
/100
33
Black Book
78
/100
34
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
78
/100
35
Tails Noir
78
/100
36
Lost in Random
77
/100
37
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
77
/100
38
New World: Aeternum
76
/100
39
Chernobylite
76
/100
40
Pokémon Unite
75
/100
41
Medieval Dynasty
74
/100
42
Biomutant
73
/100
43
Outriders
73
/100
44
The Ascent
73
/100
45
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl
73
/100
46
Encased: a sci-fi post-apocalyptic RPG
73
/100
47
New World
70
/100
48
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
69
/100
49
King's Bounty II
64
/100
50
Hood: Outlaws & Legends
64
/100
FAQ
What is the best RPG game of 2021?
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 255 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.