Top 5 RPG games for PS4 in 2022

Get lost in fantastic worlds and embark on unforgettable quests with these essential PlayStation 4 role-playing games.

The history of role-playing games is rich and fascinating. From humble tabletop beginnings, RPGs have evolved into the most influential and ambitious genre of games, with a catalogue as diverse as it is critically acclaimed.

Gamers have spent hours immersed in those incredible universes, whether they are stunning high fantasy kingdoms teeming with knights and dragons, exciting sci-fi realms brimming with possibilities, or even extraordinary versions of our world.

However, which PS4 RPGs should be considered the best? You should know the PS4 has a wide selection of role-playing games. The genres range from MMOs and open-world epics to niche Japanese RPGs.

We have compiled five of the best RPGs on the PS4 that combine a rich storytelling tradition with deep and engaging gameplay.

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Final Fantasy XV has proven to be somewhat divisive, but it’s a unique title that carves out its path through the current RPG landscape. Its blend of realism and fantasy sets it apart from most of the competition.

The sequel to Assassin’s Creed Origins expands on the RPG elements introduced in the first game with branching dialogue options and plenty of cool loot.

Among Ubisoft’s finest, the game’s combat system has been refined, there is a more in-depth skill tree that lets you customise your play style, and mythical boss battles keep things exciting.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a turn-based RPG inspired by Dragon Quest. For the first time in SEGA’s main series, Kazuma Kiryu is relieved of his role as protagonist and is replaced by the supremely endearing Ichiban