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10 Best CRPGs in 2026 to lose yourself in
This article ranks the 10 best Computer Role-Playing Games (CRPGs) available, highlighting their immersive worlds, reactive gameplay, and impactful choices. It features titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Wasteland 3, and Disco Elysium, discussing their unique vibes and appeal to both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
Moves of the Diamond Hand is my favorite dice-rolling RPG since Disco Elysium, and it's somehow even weirder
Moves of the Diamond Hand is a unique and chaotic dice-rolling RPG that evolves on Cosmo D Studios' previous work, offering significant freedom and an off-beat sense of humor. The game features a deep dice-based combat system, a striking visual style, and a dense world filled with multiple quest paths, currently available in early access on PC.
In 2007, two game music GOATs collaborated on the criminally underrated soundtrack to a similarly underrated D&D RPG
This article celebrates the criminally underrated soundtrack of Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer, a collaboration between composers Alexander Brandon and Womb Music (Rik Schaffer and Margaret Tang). Brandon, known for Deus Ex and Unreal, discusses his work at Obsidian Entertainment and how he contributed to the haunting atmosphere of the CRPG expansion, highlighting specific tracks like "Death God's Vault" and the "Mulsantir" theme.
"I think it’s unfair to kind of geofence the genre": Original Stalker designer talks Eurojank in not-so-Euro games
Original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. designer Andrii Verpakhovskyi argues against geofencing the 'Eurojank' genre, stating that ambitious but imperfect games share a common soul regardless of their origin. He believes terms like 'Eurojank' can be unfairly used to categorize games and suggests a broader appreciation for the inherent imperfections in many beloved titles.
There's nothing 'euro' about 'eurojank,' says Stalker dev—after all, what are some of the 2000s' best RPGs if not beautiful all-American jankfests?
Designer Andrii Verpakhovskyi argues that the term 'eurojank' unfairly limits the perception of ambitious, bug-ridden games to Europe, citing American-developed titles like Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines and Fallout as prime examples. He suggests that the creativity and experimental nature found in these games, often born from limited resources and inexperienced development teams, is a broader phenomenon. The discussion also touches on how modern platforms like Steam can stifle innovation by enforcing genre conventions.
With Bloodlines 2 behind us, it's time for a new open world Hunter: The Reckoning RPG from the creators of RoboCop: Rogue City
Teyon and Nacon have revealed Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, a new semi open-world first-person RPG set in the World of Darkness universe, slated for PC release in summer 2027. Players will create a custom Hunter protagonist in New York, with gameplay inspired by immersive sims like Deus Ex and RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3. The announcement comes despite Nacon recently filing for insolvency.
Actual-play series Dimension 20 is partnering with White Wolf for a Vampire: The Masquerade show
The actual-play series Dimension 20 is partnering with White Wolf for a new show titled 'City Council of Darkness,' which will utilize the Vampire: The Masquerade ruleset. This marks the first time Dimension 20 has officially collaborated with a publisher for a show using their specific rules and setting. The series will feature the core cast and will premiere on the subscription service Dropout.
Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish kicks off the Xbox Partner Showcase, coming Summer 2027
Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish, a supernatural first-person action RPG from Teyon, was revealed during the Xbox Partner Showcase. The game is set in the World of Darkness and draws inspiration from Baldur's Gate 3 and the TV show Supernatural. It is scheduled to launch in Summer 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
How You’ll Go From Prey to Predator in Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish
Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is a new action-RPG from Teyon, building on their work with RoboCop: Rogue City. The game draws heavily from the World of Darkness TTRPG setting and features a deep character creator, branching narrative, and multiple approaches to quests, including combat, stealth, and dialogue. It is set to release in Summer 2027 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Dropout's Newest Trailer for Dimension 20 City Council of Darkness Embraces Some New Kindred
Dropout has released a new trailer for Dimension 20 City Council of Darkness, a season that will feature the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop RPG system instead of Dungeons & Dragons. The season premieres on April 8th and stars Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson, Zac Oyama, Brian Murphy, and Siobhan Thompson, with Brennan Lee Mulligan serving as Storyteller. The premise involves exiled vampires attempting to gain favor by ruling the quaint town of Burpee, Oregon.
D7VK version 1.6 gets improved vertex processing and VSync handling
Version 1.6 of D7VK, a Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer, has been released with significant improvements for Linux users. This update overhauls vertex processing and VSync handling, enhancing compatibility and performance for older Windows games. Several titles, including Praetorians, DethKarz, and Total Annihilation: Kingdoms, see performance boosts or bug fixes, with more games now able to run on Linux.
These are my 20 RPG freak pick must-plays for $10 or less in the Steam Spring Sale
This guide highlights over 20 role-playing games available for $10 or less during the Steam Spring Sale, focusing on less obvious but highly recommended titles. It includes games like Arx Fatalis, Deus Ex: Invisible War, and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, detailing their developers, release years, and unique selling points.
These 12 Major PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in March and April
Several major PlayStation titles, including Firewall Ultra, The Finals, and Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, are being delisted from the PlayStation Store or will have their online services disabled in March and April. Some games will remain playable offline, while others will be completely removed. Sony has confirmed that progress for The Finals and Genshin Impact will transfer to PlayStation 5.
These 10 Major PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in March and April
Several PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games are being delisted from the PlayStation Store or having their online services disabled in March and April. Titles like Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection will be removed entirely, while others such as The Finals and Genshin Impact will see their online components shut down, though progress may transfer to PS5 versions.
These 11+ PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in April
Several PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games are scheduled for delisting or online service shutdowns in April. Titles like Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection will be delisted entirely, while others such as Tower of Fantasy and Genshin Impact will have their online services disabled on specific platforms.
In what may be the worst new game reveal ever, Robocop: Rogue City was briefly replaced on Steam by an unannounced World…
RoboCop: Rogue City was briefly replaced on Steam by an unannounced game titled Hunter: The Reckoning due to a publishing error by Teyon or Nacon. The mistake was quickly corrected, but not before being documented on social media and SteamDB. Hunter: The Reckoning is based on the World of Darkness tabletop RPG series.
RoboCop: Rogue City Update Accidentally Exposed a Possible Hunter: The Reckoning Game
An update for RoboCop: Rogue City on PC accidentally replaced the game's files with a build for an unannounced game, Hunter: The Reckoning. The build was playable for about 30 minutes before publisher Nacon pulled it, restoring RoboCop: Rogue City. This incident suggests a new game or remake in the Hunter: The Reckoning franchise, which is part of the World of Darkness universe.
