Fantasy games are beloved by gaming fans all over the globe not only for their superb visuals but also because of their complex and exciting worlds and impressive characters. Fantasy games gave fans some of the most iconic heroes, brilliant monsters, and some of the best gaming villains who make these games more challenging and enjoyable.
There is an immense array of RPG games that satisfy fans no matter if they prefer gory worlds ripped apart by wars, worlds filled with lore and legends, or more cozy and feel-good video games. Gamers can travel through time and explore new and unique worlds while improving their skills and even learn about history and geography.
8 The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt
The Witcher franchise is one of the most well-known fantasy games of our time. The Netflix show led by Henry Cavill further increased this iconic game's popularity. The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt is one of the most visually stunning action role-playing video games with an exceptionally detailed world and fascinating and iconic video game characters.
Fans get to play in an open world and explore everything from a third-person perspective in this Slavic mythology-based fantasy world. Throughout the game, players have to battle various enemies, including humans and monsters, while using both magical and non-magical weapons. As they go on quests and get to know NPCs they have to collect gold as well as acquire experience points.
7 God Of War
God of War is another fascinating video game that's based in ancient history. With every addition to the series, there is always a new character and tale added to the game. The game's hero is Kratos, a Spartan warrior who is tricked into killing his own family by Ares, the Greek God of war which leads to a violent war.
Kratos' vengeance eventually leads to him becoming the new God of War. It's a perfect game for fantasy fans who love epic battles and slaying magnificent beasts.
6 Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins is still one of the best single-player third-person RPGs in the series. It's the first game of the Dragon Age franchise and this immersive game is still loved by fans thanks to its fantastic graphics and great characters. The game has a great selection of villains as well as powerful warriors, including some of the best video game archers ever created.
The story is set in Ferelden a fictional kingdom during a period of civil strife. Fans can play various roles including warrior, mage, or rogue, and can choose if they want a human background or not. After the player is recruited into an ancient order called the Grey Wardens they have to defeat powerful enemies.
5 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Skyrim is another exciting and dark adventure game with fantastic graphics and world-building where characters can go on plenty of side quests. Players can explore a new province of Tamriel and explore a detailed and fun ope-world universe and put a pause on your main quest for as long as they like it.
Skyrim's story is focusing on the Dragonborn who is the player's character. There are differences from other ESO games fans will have to fight both human and non-human enemies during the game as usual. While the site quests are fun the main goal of every player should be to improve their skills enough and character enough to eventually defeat the main enemy, the World-Eater, Alduin.
4 Pokemon Legends Arceus
Pokemon Legends: Arceus is perfect for gamers who are looking for a relaxing and fun game set in the beautiful world of Pokemon. This new action role-playing game will send players back in time to the fictional Hisui region that's based on Hokkaido island during early Japanese colonization.
Players will have to catch and battle Pokemons and can even find some rare mythical and legendary Pokemon during their adventures until they complete their Pokedex. It's a rather cozy game with calming visuals that's perfect for beginner gamers too.
3 Dark Souls: Demon's Souls
This remake of the beloved horror-survival game series is set in a beautiful but dark and dangerous world where everything is out to get you. Players take on a role of a knight whose purpose is to free the land that's been covered in thick fog since the summoning of The Old One.
Fans have been recognizing all the Dark Souls and Elden Ring similarities over the years but Demon's Souls surprised gamers with its great graphics and brilliant gameplay. This horror-action RPG is visually stunning, has a thrilling story, and has admirable performance. It's also a more challenging game so beginner gamers might find it difficult but in the end, it's all worth it when players finally earn the title “Slayer of Demons".
2 World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade had two new races added and thanks to its beautiful graphics and fun and chill gameplay it easily won fans over. It's still one of the best WoW games and is a great choice for newbies and more experienced gamers alike.
It has more complex raids and the bosses are stronger as well which makes the difficulty level a bit higher than with the classic. However, it's still a considerably easy game that'll not give players much headache, so, they can enjoy the game's creative creatures, quests, the rare mounts in the game, dungeons, and all the other treats this unique world has to offer.
1 The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild has won many awards over the years and was voted one of the best games of all time countless times. Thanks to its lovable characters, exceptional world-building, breathtaking visuals, and great storyline it's a fan favorite to this day.
It's not the easiest game, but it's still a good choice for beginners because players can take as much time as they want, and instead of going for the boss they can go on side quests and have time to find the best weapons in the game, or simply explore its vast and rich world. While all fans love Princess Zelda's adventures this time the players can control an amnesiac boy named Link who has to find a way to regain his memories and save Hyrule after he awakens from a hundred-year slumber.