20 Action RPG’s (2017/2018)
Info: 4 of the 20 games were recently released in 2017. The remaining 16 games are stll in development [platforms + approximate release dates are shown in brackets].
> Next: Another list with recently released and upcoming Third Person Action RPG’s (Horizon Zero Dawn etc.)
The Swords of Ditto ( Onebitbeyond | Devolver Digital )
[PC, PS4 | early 2018] (Steam | Website)
“The Swords of Ditto is a compact action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo.“
Hob ( Runic Games | Runic Games )
[PC, PS4 | TBA] (Steam | Website)
“From the team that brought you Torchlight and Torchlight II comes Hob: a vibrant, suspenseful action-adventure game set on a stunning and brutal world in disarray. As players delve into the mysteries around them, they discover a planet in peril. Can it be mended, or will the world fall further into chaos?”
TUNIC ( Andrew Shouldice | Finji )
[PC | TBA 2018] (Steam | Website)
“TUNIC is an action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Explore the wilderness, discover spooky ruins, and fight terrible creatures from long ago.”
World to the West ( Rain Game | Rain Games )
[PC, PS4, XB1 | 5th May 2017] (Steam | Website)
“World to the West is an action adventure game developed by Rain Games. It builds upon the universe of indie hit Teslagrad, which has been played by over 1.6 million people so far.”
CrossCode ( Radical Fish Games | Deck13 )
[PC | TBA 2018] (Steam | Website) - Early Access -
“A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.“
EITR ( Eneme Entertainment | Devolver Digital )
[PC, PS4 | TBA] (Steam | Website)
“Eitr is an action RPG built around exceptional combat and formidable challenges set within a mythological Norse world.“
Super Cane Magic Zero ( Studio Evil | Studio Evil )
[PC | TBA] (Steam | Website)
“Super Cane Magic ZERO is a Comedy Arcade RPG with randomly generated dungeons. Fight solo or local co-op, get gear, eat bombs, crawl ridiculous dungeons and kill all the vegetables!“
Drifting Lands ( Alkemi | Alkemi )
[PC | 5th June 2017] (Steam | Website) - Early Access -
“Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place!“
Phantom Trigger ( Bread Team | tinyBuild )
[PC, Nintendo Switch | TBA 2017] (Steam | Website)
“Phantom Trigger is a Hardcore Neon Slasher with RPG and Roguelike elements.”
Fara & The Eye of Darkness ( Spaceboy | Spaceboy )
“Fara & The Eye of Darkness is a dimension-hopping adventure with rogue-like elements. Play as Fara, a Demon Witch who is fighting for her family as she cleanses her galaxy of a mysterious corruption.“
Children of Morta ( Dead Mage | Dead Mage )
[PC | TBA] (Steam | Website)
“Children of Morta is a narrative driven hack and slash roguelike. Take on the role of a member of the Bergson family, the Guardians of Mount Morta, as you fight desperately against the Corruption.”
Transmission ( Paper Unicorn | Paper Unicorn )
“Transmission is a hand painted action-adventure game that blends tactical combat, vast exploration, and intricate puzzle solving, along with a rich narrative in the realm of great science fiction cinema.”
Riverbond ( Cococucumber | Cococucumber )
[PC, Consoles | TBA 2018] (Website)
“Riverbond is an action-adventure game with a heroic narrative for 1-4 player local co-op set in a charming voxel world.“
Songbringer ( Wizard Fu Games | Wizard Fu Games )
[PC | TBA 2017] (Steam | Website)
“Songbringer is a scifi action RPG with swords, secrets, dungeons, bosses and stuff.“
Moonlighter ( Digital Sun | 11 bit studios )
[PC, PS4, XB1 | TBA 2017] (Steam | Website)
“Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.“
Fabular ( Spiritus Games | Spiritus Games )
“Fabular: Once upon a Spacetime is a Medieval Space-folktale indiegame with action-RPG and roguelike influences. You explore an abstract, storybook-like universe as a young space-knight in your trusty ship that functions as your armour, your figurative warhorse and your mobile home as well.”
Wizard of Legend ( Contingent99 | Contingent99 )
[PC | TBA 2017] (Steam | Website)
“Wizard of Legend is a fast paced 2D dungeon crawler where you assume the role of a powerful wizard on his quest for fame and glory! Combine powerful spells and quick reflexes to become a Wizard of Legend!“
Crawl ( Powerhoof | Powerhoof )
[PC | 11th April 2017] (Steam | Website)
“Crawl is the local multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Battle through dungeons and power up your hero - if a friend kills you they take your place and it’s their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to take on the hulking final boss!“
Mages of Mystralia ( Borealys Games | Borealys Games )
[PC | 18th May 2017] (Steam | Website)
“In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.“
Aethyr ( Labyrinth | Labyrinth )
“Aethyr is an action adventure role-playing game in a mystical post-apocalyptic world. Fight monsters, explore dark dungeons, and battle epic bosses.“
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