Best Mac Store Game Rpg
Jan 21, 2014 Basilisk Games crafts classic RPGs for Mac, Windows and Linux. They're turn-based, filled with all the accoutrements you'd expect: hundreds of items to loot, 24 unique skills to master and eight base attributes that affect your character, turn-based combat and action, and a storyline that unfolds over hours, days, and weeks.
Role-playing games are so wide in variety that it's hard to pick only a handful to feature, but when it comes to finding a game that you can sink an abundance of time into, RPGs are second to none! I tend to look for three main components when it comes to excellent RPGs: great storytelling, complex gameplay, and solid character progression; here are my favorite RPGs for iPhone and iPad!
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery
Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery is an adventure RPG game with a spooky story and a unique, rather intoxicating soundtrack.
It's hard to go into too much detail without spoiling the experience, but here's what I can tell you: Its 140-character story snippets are easy to toss on Twitter for co-op play. You can ask for help and lead your friends into the mystery of the Megatome and the Trigon Trifecta.
The pixel art and stick figure sprites work well to add to the atmosphere the game creates, because everything is supposed to be unclear.
- $3.99 - Download Now
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of Lions
From legendary developers Square Enix comes this iOS port of the classic PlayStation game Final Fantasy Tactics: War of Lions. Full disclosure, I am absolutely in love with this game. I played the original countless times, and the iPad version is a perfect copy.
Everything to love about Final Fantasy Tactics is included: The wonderful story full of drama and plot twists, the robust job system with dozens of unique characters, and the classic graphics are all mixed together to make this perfect blend of nostalgia and entertainment come to life.
When I rave about how good of a port this game is, I mean it. There were no sacrifices in bringing this classic console game to your fingertips. In fact, the touch controls are incredibly intuitive and make me wonder how I ever played this game with a gamepad tethered to a TV.
If you loved the original game, then this is an absolute must-have, and, admittedly, it feels a little nicer on the iPad's larger screen.
- $13.99 - Download Now
Dungeon Hunter 5
If you're ready to sit down for a few hours with a solid fantasy, Dungeon Hunter 5 provides an in-depth storyline built for the smaller mobile screen. Players run around a medieval town, killing undead creatures, looting treasure chests, and searching for the perfect armor. If you prefer to go into battle with friends, you can play with up to three additional gamers in co-op mode.
- Free - Download Now
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Although Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is ancient in video game years, this 2003 PC game hit the App Store in 2013 and still continues to be an insanely popular title.
It's not hard to see why this game is so well-liked. You can create your own Jedi or Sith and lead them through a story that takes place a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Between the numerous Force abilities and deep character customization, it's easy to see why this Star Wars game remains a fan favorite.
Pro tip: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic has highly active online communities on sites like Reddit, which is a great place to go for tips and tricks.
- $9.99 - Download Now
Oceanhorn
Oceanhorn is the closest thing to a real Zelda game you'll probably ever get on your iPhone and iPad. When you're playing it with an MFi-certified game controller, it's easy to forget you're even playing a mobile game!
With colorful graphics, a fun combat style, and challenging puzzles, this adventure RPG feels like a console title. Plus, It's got a pretty lengthy story, meaning it will keep you entertained for hours on end.
- $8.99 - Download Now
Slayin
Slayin is a very simple rogue-like RPG that is perfect for quick gaming on the fly. Players armor up to fight hordes of monsters, collecting loot as they fall to their death. The longer you go, the harder it gets to avoid injury. Because it is a rogue-like, you don't get to continue your game, even though you've earned all of that money and upgraded all of that gear. It's called permadeath, and it's a real stinker.
- $0.99 - Download Now
Infinity Blade II
Recommending a game that came out almost six years ago may seem a little weird, but trust me when I say Infinity Blade II is still relevant. It holds a solid 5-star rating on the App Store, and the graphics (although older) have aged incredibly well.
This RPG does a great job of offering a robust and huge world to explore, with an equally deep combat system that makes the game an interesting challenge as you try to master it.
It layers on different elements of gameplay as you progress, keeping the experience fresh. Fair warning, the game will take up some space (it's 1.34GB).
- $6.99 - Download Now
Fire Emblem Heroes
Fire Emblem Heroes is a stellar game through and through. Whether you're a fan of the long-running Fire Emblem series or a complete newcomer, Nintendo has beautifully designed a game that keeps both groups happy. While game progression has all the hallmarks of a typical freemium game, you won't need to shell out any money to enjoy 98% of what the game has to offer, which is a lot more than I can say for other free-to-play games.
Fire Emblem Heroes is visually amazing. All the cutscenes and dialogue show all the characters in their full anime glory and no detail is left out. The brightly colored suits of armor, the impossibly saturated hues of hair, and the insane eye-to-face ratio of each character is present in abundance.
Read my full review of Fire Emblem Heroes to see even more reasons why I love the game!
- Free - Download Now
Which RPGs are your favorite?
I know this list couldn't possibly cover all the fantastic RPGs on the App Store, and that's why I want to hear from you! Tell me about your favorite RPGs for iPhone and iPad by leaving a comment down below or hitting me up on Twitter.
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The role playing game, or RPG, has typically been associated with a particularly committed breed of gamer. We're talking about those who think nothing of ploughing hundreds of hours into a single game, absorbing themselves in a labyrinthine plot, and mastering a formidably complex battle system.
These days, such traditional RPG games still exist in plentiful numbers - including on mobile, as we shall discover. But the arrival of smartphones around a decade ago has led to plenty of experimentation within the RPG genre.
Developers have increasingly opted to splice other genres into an RPG framework (or vice-versa), thus opening this most esoteric of genres out to a wider audience.
We've got RPGs with roguelike elements (lots of those), RPGs with card game elements, RPGs with an idle slant, RPGs with survival components, and much more besides.
Alongside that we have plenty of the more traditional RPGs. But even here there's plenty of variety, whether you're talking a JRPG, a Western RPG, a tactical RPG, or a more action-heavy RPG.
Here at PG, we love a good RPG, and we're not too fussed what form it takes. All we ask is that it's fun, rewarding, preferably fairly meaty, and suitable for play on the go.
We think that the following 25 iOS RPGs demonstrate the sheer range and depth of the mobile RPG market right now. We've included some old classics, but we've been sure to include some of the more recent hybrid additions to the genre.
What's that? You don't see your favourite mobile RPG on the list? Sorry about that. But while 25 sounds like a pretty long list, we know for a fact we've left a whole bunch of stone cold RPG greats off. Let us know about your own mobile RPG favourites in the comments below.
Wayward Souls
An action-RPG of the highest order, Wayward Souls mixes tactile combat with lively physics, randomised dungeons, and bucket-loads of secrets.
Knights of the Old Republic
Yes, you can actually be a Jedi Knight, shaping your power-set and choosing whether to pursue the light or the dark side. Naturally, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a contender for the best RPG ever.
Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga franchise eschews the usual sub-Tolkien and JRPG steampunk settings in favour of a beautifully downbeat Nordic universe. This sequel picks were the original left off with another memorably bleak adventure.
Final Fantasy IX
It isn't as highly lauded as Final Fantasy VII, but we're going to be controversial and say that Final Fantasy IX - arguably the last of the traditional FF entries - is the better JRPG to play here in 2017 on your iOS device.
Darkest Dungeon
Hysterically grim and relentlessly punishing, this side-scrolling turn-based RPG is ideally suited to fans of Lovecraft, in-depth party management, and masochists.
Death Road to Canada
DRtC is another game that makes us um and ah over whether it's an RPG. What we do know is that it's a zombie apocalypse roguelike survival game with team management and action elements, and that it's awesome.
Old School RuneScape
One of the finest and most enduring MMOs comes to mobile - and it's just as good as ever. This is a true cross-platform masterpiece with all the charm of the original.
Five Card Quest
It's a quest, with five cards! What more do you need to know? Well, it's a turn-based RPG-CCG-roguelike, if you can make sense of that. And it's really good.
Dungeon Rushers
An excellent dungeon crawler that's been finely honed for mobile play - all topped off with a sharply written story.
Galaxy of Pen and Paper
Like Knights of Pen and Paper only with a sci-fi theme, Galaxy of Pen and Paper once again tips its hat to the fine tradition of table top role playing in trademark cheeky fashion.
Might & Magic Elemental Guardians
A remarkably confidentand generously proportioned free-to-play midcore RPG. Build your team of warriors and send them into a succession of beautifully rendered battles.
Cat Quest II
As delightful a distillation of the action RPG genre as you're likely to find on any platform, Cat Quest II is like a highly condensed Zelda - but with cute cats and dogs.
Cultist Simulator
The developer might call it a roguelike narrative card game, but Cultist Simulator that is every inch the RPG. It's just that you're playing the role of a would-be scholar of the dark arts who plies their trade with arcane cards from a dining table.
Lineage2 Revolution
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This best-in-class MMORPG has taken South Korea by storm, and it's easy to see why. Marvellous visuals, intuitive controls and immediately accessible gameplay really suck you into its world.
Star Traders: Frontiers
This vast, ambitious sci-fi RPG casts you as the captain of your own ship, then sends you out to take on the universe. Or at least survive in it. It's a hugely varied experience that lets you take on the role of trader, tyrant, or something in between.
Alliance vs Empire
This casual MMO applies clicker mechanics to the RPG, resulting in an endless stream of questing and friction-free battles. It's moreish alright.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
Battle Chasers takes many of the trappings of the classic JRPG, then strips it of all the padding. The result is an uncommonly lean and snappy - not to mention gorgeous - turn-based RPG experience.
Desktop Dungeons
A huge roguelike RPG with a lot more to offer than you'd originally think. The game's simple tappy combat system hides layers of nuanced strategic consideration.
Into the Dark: Narakan
A brilliant roguelike RPG with a striking abstract visual style and a surprising amount of strategic variety.
Traitor's Empire Card RPG
Traitor's Empire splices deck-building mechanics into a traditional turn-based RPG core. The result is a bracingly clever little mobile RPG.
Teen Titans GO Figure!
We don't often cite charm and humour as the defining aspects of an RPG, but Teen Titans GO Figure has buckets full of both. It's also got a surprising amount of scope.
Dragon Quest VIII
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Dragon Quest VIII marked the point at which the series went fully 3D. The result is a wonderful combination of traditional and expansive JRPG elements with an atypically joyous tone.
Transistor
Supergiant followed up the acclaimed Bastion with another solid RPG in Transistor - though this one favours strategy over the brute force of its predecessor. With a gorgeous art style, innovative combat system, and a returning role for the hit voice actor Logan Cunningham, Transistor's well worth a look.
Best Mac Store Game Rpgs
Shieldwall Chronicles
Shieldwall Chronicles is a tactical RPG with formidably deep hex-based combat allied to a fairly standard fantasy storyline. If you like to work hard for your RPG victories, this could be the game for you.
Langrisser Mobile
Langrisser Mobile takes the Fire Emblem Heroes SRPG formula and adds a whole bunch more RPG goodness, including multiple job paths, deeper combat, and a richer story.