RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnline
Steam👍 97%· 839KMC97IGDB95· 10OC96· 163
Year 2023Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~20hOn Mac · PC · Xbox Series S/X
Best Action RPGs
This is the ranking of the best action rpgs, sorted by iRank score: a 0-100 metric blending Steam reviews, IGDB ratings (community and critic), Metacritic, OpenCritic and the iRankGames community votes into a single number. Unlike opinion-based editorial lists, this order is computed from real data and applies a Bayesian shrinkage adjustment so games with few reviews can't inflate the top of the chart. Baldur's Gate 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Red Dead Redemption 2 lead the chart — the highest-rated titles in the genre according to our data. The top-25 average iRank is 91/100, out of 398 games catalogued. The ranking updates continuously as new reviews and votes come in.
Top 3
The best action rpgs game is Baldur's Gate 3 (96.2/100). Close behind: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Red Dead Redemption 2.
Full ranking
398 games cataloguedUpdated July 2026
Ranked by iRank Score
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 97%· 869KRAWG👍 93%· 7.2KMC92IGDB92· 26OC93· 179
Year 2015Dev CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~43hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRanged
Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220
Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 96%· 179KRAWG👍 85%· 5.2KMC94OC94· 256
Year 2018Dev Santa Monica Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnline
Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeStealthHardcoreNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 348KRAWG👍 86%· 2.1KMC90IGDB90· 11OC90· 180
Year 2019Dev FromSoftwarePlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicMeleeRanged
Steam👍 95%· 318KRAWG👍 89%· 4.9KMC94IGDB80· 10
Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~46hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeAnimeCyberpunkThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 35KRAWG👍 87%· 359OC89· 139
Year 2023Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrative
Steam👍 96%· 162KRAWG👍 84%· 1.5KMC88OC88· 200
Year 2019Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrative
IGDB100· 1
Year 1994Dev Square
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-Fi
Steam👍 94%· 17KIGDB89· 4
Year 2007Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark
IGDB91· 18OC91· 111
Year 2015Dev FromSoftware · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeRangedNarrative
Steam👍 96%· 257KRAWG👍 89%· 2.6KMC84IGDB82· 9
Year 2010Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeCasualRelaxingCozy
Steam👍 97%· 150KRAWG👍 87%· 188OC90· 87
Year 2023Dev MINTROCKET · NexonPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloStealthTacticalMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 25KRAWG👍 84%· 1.2K
Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMelee
Steam👍 94%· 435KIGDB86· 26OC90· 167
Year 2016Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedDark
Steam👍 98%· 72KRAWG👍 91%· 1.7KMC84IGDB80· 14OC85· 72
Year 2014Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloStealthTacticalMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 17K
Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasy
IGDB95· 2
Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProcedural
IGDB93· 4OC94· 140
Year 2024Dev Supergiant GamesOn PC
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best action rpgs game?
- According to the iRankGames ranking, Baldur's Gate 3 (96.2/100) tops the list. Close behind are The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Red Dead Redemption 2.
- How is this ranking calculated?
- Each game receives an iRank score (0-100) blending several weighted sources: Steam reviews, IGDB community + critic ratings, Metacritic, OpenCritic and the iRankGames community votes. The sort order additionally applies a Bayesian shrinkage adjustment: games with few reviews get pulled toward the genre average so small samples can't game the top of the chart.
- How many action rpgs are in this ranking?
- 50 games appear in this list (filtered by minimum popularity, excluding DLC, expansions and unclassified shovelware).
- What makes a good action rpgs game?
- The highest-rated entries in this genre tend to share design coherent with subgenre conventions, tight controls, balanced challenge-and-reward loops, and an active player base that sustains their reception across multiple platforms. Examples in this ranking: Baldur's Gate 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Red Dead Redemption 2.