
But underneath all that is a game that taps straight into the veins of all the classic PC staples, from town-building to real-time strategy battles. On the surface, it looks like your standard anime JRPG, what with its cute Studio Ghibli-inspired characters, cat-eared protagonist, world-ending plot and bright, colourful art style. Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, however, feels like it was born for it. More often than not, the best PC JRPGs first enjoyed life on other platforms. Fancy a bit more town-building that you can customise the nth degree and only have to deal with a smattering of real-time battling? Check out Dragon Quest Builders 2.

What else should I be playing: Few games come close to matching Revenant Kingdom's broad spectrum of ideas, but if it's more strategic battles you're after, try Valkyria Chronicles. If you think it should be on the list, then why not write your own impassioned entry for it in the comments? We always consider suggested games for inclusion in future lists. If your favourite isn't among them, it was probably at number 51. You can find the full list of the best RPGs on PC below. Our video team have done you a more condensed list of great RPGs you'll enjoy, in case you prefer a more audio-visual experience:

We don't like to gatekeep what defines a genre too much RPGs can include chill farming games, slow story-telling reminiscent of visual novels (or actual novels), or the unique style and action of Japanese RPGs.

Our main rule when putting together these lists is that a game should still be fun to play today, rather than just making a big impact when it came out. For now, though, let's stick with stuff that is out and ready to play. They might not be good, but if they are then there's a spot for them on the list. We'll keep it updated, too, as this year is set to bring us Starfield, and Dragon Age 4 is somewhere on the horizon. From the brand new hotness, to tried and true classics and underground cult hits that require a giant patch or a whole separate manual to learn how to play, our best RPG list is packed to the gills with every role you might ever want to play. Whether you like high fantasy, down and dirty cowboys, or big buff Vikings then there's something on the list for you. RPGs are a favourite genre for many, but there are just as many games as there are people these days (don't check the numbers on that), so we've put together a list of the best RPG games on PC right now.
