Throughout its existence, the PlayStation family of consoles has held a special place in its heart for RPG fans. The original PS1 was home to many classic RPGs, such as Parasite Eve and the legendary Final Fantasy 7. That tradition has continued through many PlayStation collaborations. In fact, the PS4 era of RPGs was outstanding to say the least.
Many amazing franchises flourished during the PS4 generation and many new titles came to the fore, changing the way people saw what an RPG was. And the best part is, most of them don’t take long to get to the meat and potatoes of the trip. That’s right, there are a number of modern RPGs available for PS4 that will get you into the action and leave you on your journey.
10 Best RPG World Maps
Between depth, beauty, and immersion, these spaces are an important part of the greatness of their works.
If you’re looking for some RPG games that you may have missed on the last generation of consoles, look no further. These are some of the best RP4s for PS4 available right now that get you into the game right away and enjoy yourself.
10
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Rock With the Ops
The apocalyptic team-based action RPG Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 throws players into a chaotic Washington DC and never lets up. This game is full of shooting and raiding where you have to rely on your team and some strategic thinking to come out alive on the other side. It’s a game that makes you hit the ground running and never really stop.
The Division 2 is a great game for players who like to meet friends or strangers online to get their third-person shooter experience. Its RPG elements and seemingly endless amount of loot and guns make it a game that’s easy to get into but hard to put down.
9
Fallout 4
A New Chapter at the End of the World
As with most games in the series, Fallout 4’s sardonic wit and tongue-in-cheek humor is evident early on. As yet another vault dweller stepping out into the open world for the first time, you can create your own adventure path in 4. While Fallout 3 was a bold step forward for the series, 4 has more presence and a larger color palette that makes it a more inviting experience.
The Fallout series is one of the best RPG franchises out there and its popularity has grown thanks to the new TV series. If you’re looking for an RPG that will get you hooked from the get-go, this is it. Just make sure you don’t get radiation poisoning.
8
Disco Elysium
Dope Detectives
While Disco Elysium may seem like your traditional point-and-click whodunit RPG, it quickly proves that it’s anything but ordinary. The game takes you on an unusual journey that ranges from exciting to psychological depending on the choices you make. It’s not the type of game that follows your typical Law & Order crime procedural drama formula.
Disco Elysium is a unique gaming experience with an exciting story that pulls you in and never stops. This is the kind of RPG game that keeps you guessing and leads down paths with all kinds of unexpected twists.
7
Elden Ring
Don’t worry about Seattle
Elden Ring is the kind of game that pats you on the head, kicks you out the door with only the clothes on your back, and wishes you luck. From the moment you enter the world of The Lands Between, you are free to explore and take your journey in any way you choose. Of course, there are steps you can take that will make it easier for you. But you can also end up in the middle after opening the chest and get transported by a booby trap.
Like all other Soulsborne games, Elden Ring prides itself on its difficulty level. That means you’re in trouble if you’re going to play it. But, it’s also a beautiful world full of amazing creatures that are fun to explore, even if you get kicked in the butt every time you fight.
6
Dragon Age: Inquisition
These Dragons Don’t Dance
The long-awaited third entry in the Dragon Age series, Inquisition has brought the franchise to current generation consoles. While previous entries were linear, Inquisition went for a more open world experience. It was definitely a new direction for the series and a bit divisive, but it still resonated with many fans of the series.
The long-running Dragon Age RPG series still seems like it’s far from over, but Inquisition has at least left players with enough content to keep them busy for a while. If you haven’t played the Dragon Age games before, now isn’t a bad time to try to jump on board.
5
Monster Hunter: World
On The Hunt
Although the series has been around for a long time, Monster Hunter: World brought the franchise into the zeitgeist of casual gamers. Every game loop is about going out to hunt big game with your hunting party, and turning the parts you’ve harvested from the hunt into shiny new gear that appears in this installment. Sure, you could still do all the cooking and crafting of previous entries, but the barrier to entry was much lower.
The world brings you into the game and you hunt monsters as fast as you can in a hunting tutorial. It’s a game where you see the vastness and scale of the world almost immediately, filling you with wonder and wonder.
4
Outer Worlds
Location Location
I’m sure I played Outer Worlds differently than most people. I basically decided I was going to kill everyone I met rather than focus on advancing the story. It made things difficult but it was fun at the same time. And oh boy did my friends get mad when I shot my roommate right away.
While the kind of frenzy that brought me to The Outer Wilds was uneventful to say the least, it shows how quickly you can get into a session and get going. Even if you prefer to play by the rules, there’s plenty of fun and variety to be had in the Outer Wilds. In many ways, it’s like an outer space version of the Fallout series.
3
Blood
A Bloody Good Time
Another tough-as-nails entry from the team from Software, Bloodborne took the Demon’s Souls formula and somehow made it darker. Its gothic atmosphere and incredibly challenging combat made it a stand-alone title while giving creative RPG fans more of what they wanted from the From Software team. As one would expect, it’s full of amazingly designed creatures that are ready to kick your hat off.
Bloodborne is a non-stop thrill ride that puts you in the thick of it trying to survive in a world that wants you to die. If you enjoy a game that pushes your skills to the limits, but makes you feel like a badass when you win, and rewards you for exploring its dark world, definitely check out Bloodborne.
2
Horizon Zero Dawn
The Wild World
The world of Horizon Zero Dawn is terrifying and amazing from the get-go. When you start, you step into a world where the lines between nature and technology are blurred. We’re talking about cybernetic sabertooth tigers and robo raptors who seem to really hate humans. As soon as your journey with Aloy begins, you are forced to survive and enter a world that seems to want you to perish.
As you progress through Horizon Zero Dawn, the locations become more interesting and the danger increases as well. It strikes a balance of beauty and horror that keeps you on your toes throughout the game. And that’s before you consider all the people who want you dead too.
1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Toss a coin
Geralt of Rivia’s adventures have reached a whole new level with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It was the culmination of everything that was good about the first chapters and arranged everything for an almost perfect RPG experience. Fighting giant monsters with blades, spells, and clever traps has never felt so smooth. And there were so many worlds to explore and quests to complete that players were entertained for hours.
The Witcher 3 is the kind of RPG that bests other RPGs with a sheer level of polish and innovation. If you’re a fan of the genre and love a good role-playing experience, the entire Witcher series should be on your must-play list. Maybe you can get through them all before The Witcher 4 comes out.
The 10 best RPGs on Xbox Game Pass
These are the best RPGs available on Xbox Game Pass in 2025, boosted by a surprise one-day launch on PC and consoles.
