RPGs are a Genre close to our hearts as we grew up playing this one most. As the years continue to pass, we see new takes on one of the largest Genres and it's always a pleasure to see how each Game Developer puts their own unique spin on it. With hundreds of games coming out, here are a few of the best and brightest in the bunch from Steam Next Fest, 2023 in terms of RPGs.
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These games are not ranked in any specific order. They're only numbered to stay organized.
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Just because we're not planning on reviewing a game does not dictate it as bad or good. We only have so much time to review games so we prioritize ones we personally want to play over others. Our tastes may differ, but that doesn't mean a game isn't quality.
1. Sea of Stars
🏷️ Genre: RPG, Pixel-Graphics, Adventure, Story Rich
📅 Release Date: 2024
🗒️ Description: Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
📝 Reviewing?: Yes
2. Alterium Shift
🏷️ Genre: Adventure, RPG, JRPG, 2.5D, Fantasy, Look
📅 Release Date: Unannounced
🗒️ Description: Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.
📝 Reviewing?: Possibly
3. LunarLux
🏷️ Genre: RPG, Anime, Female Protagonist, Pixel Graphics, RPG
📅 Release Date: 2023
🗒️ Description: Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!
📝 Reviewing?: Unlikely
4. Sword Hero
🏷️ Genre: Action, Roguelike, 3D, Pixel Graphics, Action, RPG
📅 Release Date: Unannounced
🗒️ Description: Embark on a captivating roguelite journey in Sword Hero, blending RPG elements, spellcasting, and unique sword abilities. Discover over 100 armor pieces, navigate procedurally generated worlds, and wield precise sword control with the mouse to battle hordes of enemies in an epic quest for survival.
📝 Reviewing?: Yes
5. Tales of Spark
🏷️ Genre: RPG, Action, Hack & Slash, Historical, Loot
📅 Release Date: Unannounced
🗒️ Description: In“Tales of Spark”, the player will play as a young hero, travel in the desert, search for treasure, and unveil the layers of conspiracy over mysterious organizations. It's a classic retro RPG with tons of dialogue, explorable maps, gear, and treasure.
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📝 Reviewing?: Unlikely
6. Raging Bytes
🏷️ Genre: RPG, Adventure, Strategy, Zombies, America
📅 Release Date: June 26th, 2023
🗒️ Description: Raging Bytes is a story-driven zombie RPG full of drama and pixels! Survive the raging bytes! With difficulty levels for all kinds of players, dive into this post-apocalyptic world and face zombies in turn-based battles!
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📝 Reviewing?: Unlikely
7. Blade Prince Academy
🏷️ Genre: Strategy, Anime, Real-Time with Pause, Lore-Rich, RPG
📅 Release Date: Unannounced
🗒️ Description: Blade Prince Academy is a modern take on the tactical RPG genre! It features an anime-inspired art style with dynamic and deep tactical real-time combat with emphasis on timing and combos. Experience the unique city of Abjectalia while becoming a true master of enhanced real-time-with-pause gameplay
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📝 Reviewing?: Yes
8. Broken Roads
🏷️ Genre: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Isometric, Philosophical, RPG
📅 Release Date: 2023
🗒️ Description: Broken Roads is a narrative-driven RPG that brings exploration, strategic turn-based combat and meaningful philosophical choices to an all-new Australian post-apocalyptic setting.
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📝 Reviewing?: Unlikely
9. Hammerwatch II
🏷️ Genre: Hack and Slash, Action RPG, Co-op, Medieval
📅 Release Date: Aug 15, 2023
🗒️ Description: Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.
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📝 Reviewing?: Unlikely
10. Dreamed Away
🏷️ Genre: RPG, Action-Adventure, JRPG, Exploration, 2D, Pixel
📅 Release Date: Unannounced
🗒️ Description: Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world. Explore a unique reality, duel against darkness and mind your choices.
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📝 Reviewing?: Possibly
11. While the Iron's Hot
🏷️ Genre: Adventure, Crafting, Wholesome, Puzzle, RPG
📅 Release Date: Q4 2023
🗒️ Description: Reforge a blacksmith’s village on an isle of the land’s finest artisans! Step into the boots of an expert smith for a crafty adventure filled with mystery and charm. Explore the land of Ellian, and prove that a hammer, anvil, and your wits can overcome any challenge.
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📝 Reviewing?: Possibly
12. Back to the Dawn
🏷️ Genre: RPG, Detective, Choices Matter, Story Rich
📅 Release Date: 2023
🗒️ Description: You were framed and incarcerated. Learn to survive in prison. Explore every inch and exploit any weakness. Manipulate and scheme. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.
🎮 Discord
📝 Reviewing?: Possibly
That's all folks!
That's it for the best RPGs of the Steam Next Fest 2023 event. Click HERE to be taken back to the Master List article... but before you go, make sure to drop a like below if you're a big fan of the genre, and leave a comment telling us what games you're looking forward to most!
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