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by Obsidian Entertainment
The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore a space colony, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the colony's corporate equation, you are the unplanned variable.
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$24.99Starcom: Unknown Space
Sep 2 · Wx3 Labs, LLC
Both: Exploration · Open World · Action RPG
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.
SpaceExplorationOpen WorldSpace SimAction RPGTop-Down ShooterSci-fiStory RichIndieRPG👍 4,465
$21.00Svarog's Dream
Dec 4 · VI Game Forge
Both: Choices Matter · Open World · Exploration
Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.
RPGChoices MatterOpen WorldExplorationMythologyIsometricAction RPGStory RichMultiple EndingsAtmospheric👍 888
$24.99Drova - Forsaken Kin
Oct 15 · Just2D
Both: Exploration · Action RPG · Open World
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
RPGExplorationAction RPGPixel Graphics2DCharacter CustomizationOpen WorldSouls-likeChoices MatterCRPG👍 9,459
$44.99Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
May 23 · Questline
Both: Open World · Exploration · Action RPG
Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.
RPGOpen WorldAdventureDark FantasyFirst-PersonCharacter CustomizationExplorationThird PersonSingleplayerAction RPG👍 33,588
$19.99S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl - Enhanced Edition
May 20 · GSC Game World
Both: Exploration · FPS
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl, the first chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy, which started it all.
ActionAdventureRPGExplorationShooterFPSFirst-PersonImmersive SimAtmosphericRealistic👍 6,624
$49.99Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Dec 7 · Owlcat Games
Both: Choices Matter
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.
RPGChoices MatterCRPGCharacter CustomizationTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based CombatStrategyTactical RPGCo-opAdventure👍 33,727
$24.99Stygian: Outer Gods
Apr 14 · Misterial Games
Both: Choices Matter · Action RPG · FPS
Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?
Early AccessChoices MatterLovecraftianSurvival HorrorStory RichHorrorPsychological HorrorAction RPGDarkFPS👍 516
$24.99The Expanse: A Telltale Series
Nov 20 · Deck Nine
Both: Choices Matter · Exploration · Sci-fi
Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices in this latest Telltale adventure. All five episodes playable at launch!
AdventureRPGChoose Your Own AdventureAction-AdventureChoices MatterExplorationSci-fiSpaceFemale ProtagonistThird Person👍 2,373
$39.99Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
Mar 6 · The Farm 51
Both: Choices Matter · Open World · Sci-fi
Explore the mysterious, beautiful, yet dark world of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in this post-apocalyptic action-RPG. Make your mark on this world, through your character development, choices and playstyle. But remember – everything has a price and consequences.
Early AccessAdventureChoices MatterOpen WorldRPGSci-fiCharacter CustomizationStory RichFPSPost-apocalyptic👍 528
$49.99Avowed
Feb 18 · Obsidian Entertainment
Both: Choices Matter
Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.
RPGFantasySingleplayerFirst-PersonStory RichMagicAdventureCharacter CustomizationChoices MatterCombat👍 12,659
$59.99Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
Mar 21 · Guerrilla, Nixxes Software
Both: Open World · Exploration · Sci-fi
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
Open WorldSingleplayerFemale ProtagonistActionStory RichExplorationPost-apocalypticRPGThird PersonSci-fi👍 20,444
$24.99Wayfinder
Oct 21 · Airship Syndicate
Both: Action RPG · Exploration
Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.
Action RPGOnline Co-OpLootDungeon CrawlerThird PersonExplorationActionRPGAdventureController👍 25,104
$19.99S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat - Enhanced Edition
May 20 · GSC Game World
Both: Exploration · FPS
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat follows the story of special service agent Major Degtyarev as he investigates the fate of a lost expedition.
ActionAdventureRPGShooterExplorationFPSImmersive SimFirst-PersonRealisticAtmospheric👍 3,278
$19.99S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition
May 20 · GSC Game World
Both: Exploration · FPS
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the prequel chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy. With the ability to directly influence the balance of power through Faction Wars, step into the boots of Scar — a seasoned mercenary, able to somehow survive deadly Emissions.
ActionAdventureRPGExplorationShooterFPSImmersive SimFirst-PersonRealisticAtmospheric👍 2,707
$3.99Spire Horizon Online
Dec 6 · Mendoka
Both: Open World · Exploration · Action RPG
Spire Horizon Online is an MMORPG where players become skeleton adventurers on a quest to find their capybara friend. Choose from a variety of classes, battle numerous monsters, and explore diverse regions.
Massively MultiplayerMMORPGOpen WorldAdventureExplorationRPGFantasyAction-AdventureAction RPGPvE👍 343
$19.99Core Keeper
Aug 27 · Pugstorm
Both: Open World · Exploration
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Open WorldSurvivalExplorationPixel GraphicsMultiplayerSandboxCraftingBuildingCo-opBase Building👍 50,086
-30%$17.49Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy
Dec 16 · AtomTeam
Both: Choices Matter · Exploration
A love letter to classic Infinity Engine cRPGs from the creators of ATOM RPG, Swordhaven is a turn-based \ RTwP, party-based, dialogue-heavy 85+ hour long adventure set in a world of Nova Drakonia.
AdventureCRPGChoices MatterIsometricSingleplayerNonlinearNarrativeExplorationMultiple EndingsParty-Based RPG👍 786
-30%$17.49Stellar Tactics
Mar 30 · Don Wilkins
Both: Exploration
A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!
CRPGExplorationTactical RPGTurn-Based TacticsDungeon CrawlerSandboxParty-Based RPGCharacter CustomizationRPGIsometric👍 1,667
-20%$7.99Lightracer: For Judge
Jan 7 · Smartmelon Games
Both: Exploration · Choices Matter · Sci-fi
In a dystopian future, as The Judge with immense power, you journey through space to find hope in a divided society. This sci-fi adventure explores hope amidst adversity.
SimulationRPGExplorationVisual NovelAdventurePolitical SimSpaceChoices MatterMultiple EndingsSci-fi👍 462
$14.99Gedonia 2
Apr 9 · Kazakov Oleg
Both: Action RPG · Exploration
Gedonia 2 is an online coop RPG, which allows up to 4 players to freely explore living open world and build absolutely unique characters. An expanded and improved sequel for RPG Gedonia.
Early AccessRPGSandboxAction RPGExplorationCRPG3DCuteThird PersonStylized👍 897
$24.99Cubic Odyssey
May 14 · Atypical Games
Both: Sci-fi · Exploration
Embark on a galactic journey in Cubic Odyssey, an open-world adventure where you explore vibrant planets, craft tools, build vehicles, and fight the Red Darkness. Uncover ancient mysteries, and shape a universe full of life, danger, and limitless possibilities!
Open World Survival CraftRPGAction-AdventureBase BuildingCo-opSandboxSci-fiBuildingExplorationFirst-Person👍 2,407
$20.99Beast Saga
Apr 29 · 嘉兴黑曜石(Jiaxing Obsidian)
Both: Open World · Choices Matter
Beast Saga is an open-world RPG set in a martial arts universe where you play as a young wolf tribe member named Lang Jiusi. Immerse yourself in a world of free exploration, gathering, crafting, life skills, martial arts cultivation, forming alliances and experiencing unique Jianghu adventures.
RPGOpen WorldStory RichTurn-Based CombatChoices MatterMultiple EndingsParty-Based RPGSandboxTop-DownCute👍 2,717
-60%$15.99Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game
Nov 9 · Iron Tower Studio
Both: Choices Matter
Colony Ship is a turn-based, party-based role-playing game set aboard a generation ship launched to Proxima Centauri. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and branching dialogue trees.
Turn-BasedChoices MatterTactical RPGCRPGParty-Based RPGRPGTurn-Based TacticsIsometricCyberpunkTurn-Based Strategy👍 4,104
$24.99Drive Beyond Horizons
Mar 24 · Drive Beyond Horizons
Both: Exploration · Open World
Explore, survive, and push the boundaries of the horizon in a vast, procedurally generated world. Customize your vehicle, face unpredictable events, gather resources, and embark on a unique adventure, alone or with up to 4 players.
Early AccessDrivingExplorationSurvivalAutomobile SimOpen WorldSimulationMultiplayerCo-opRealistic👍 17,915
-50%$24.99Dune: Awakening
Jun 10 · Funcom
Both: Open World · Exploration
Dune: Awakening is a single- and multiplayer Open World Survival game with immersive adventure and RPG gameplay. Explore, build, craft, and unravel a cinematic Dune story as you rise from survival to greatness on the most legendary planet in the universe. Just remember: the sandworm always comes.
Open World Survival CraftSurvivalMultiplayerOpen WorldBase BuildingRPGAdventurePvPExplorationPvE👍 67,053
$14.99Afterplace
Jul 22 · Evan Kice
Both: Exploration · Choices Matter
Made by one person, an open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets. Explore the woods, find hidden paths, hack and slash through strange monsters, and try very, very hard not to break reality. Or don't. You do you.
ComedyExplorationStory RichChoices MatterRPGMultiple EndingsHack and SlashPixel GraphicsActionAdventure👍 172
$39.99Outcast - A New Beginning
Mar 15 · Appeal Studios
Both: Open World · Sci-fi
Explore the breathtaking alien world of Adelpha, support the local Talans in their struggles and fight your way through fast-paced battles against invading robot forces in this 3rd-person, open world, action adventure sequel to the 1999 cult classic.
ActionOpen WorldThird-Person ShooterAction-AdventureThird PersonDynamic NarrationSingleplayer3DAliensSci-fi👍 1,232
-50%$12.49Echo Point Nova
Sep 24 · Greylock Studio
Both: FPS · Exploration
Echo Point Nova is an open-world FPS that offers unparalleled freedom and thrilling speed. Designed for both singleplayer and coop. From the creators of Severed Steel.
FPSShooterOnline Co-OpExplorationArena ShooterActionFirst-Person3DParkourStylized👍 7,528
$19.99Moon Mystery
Oct 28 · Cosmoscouts
Both: Sci-fi · FPS · Action RPG
The Moon's haunted - and when an astronaut loses contact with Earth, the adventure begins in full. Fill up your oxygen, load up the guns, and set out on an interstellar FPS adventure across the stars, filled with puzzles, fights, exploration, and strange secrets of the universe.
AdventureSingleplayerSci-fiFPSSpaceMysteryPuzzleRobotsActionAction RPG👍 551
$19.99Floating Life2
Oct 26 · 心流工作室(Heart Stream Studio)
Both: Exploration · Open World
Floating Life2 is a sandbox fairy quest where you interact with NPCS in real time and experience the ups and downs of fairy quest together. Join xiuxian Zong Gate, experience the rich adventure map and real-time combat, gradually discover the truth of the earth and earth changes, change your fate.
Turn-Based CombatAdventureRPGExplorationPuzzleChoose Your Own AdventureOpen WorldStory RichMartial ArtsRoguelite👍 637
$19.99Planetaries
Aug 15 · EY-Studio
Both: Open World · Exploration
Experience a vast Sci-fi open-world survival TD game set on a distant planet deep in the universe. Craft, build, mine, trade, explore, and survive in this alien world. Collect Data and defend against waves of enemies seeking to banish you. Enjoy the adventure in Singleplayer or Multiplayer.
Open World Survival CraftSurvivalOpen WorldOnline Co-OpMultiplayerBuildingCraftingExplorationBase BuildingCo-op👍 214
-75%$17.49Star Wars Outlaws
Nov 21 · Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft Studio
Both: Open World · Sci-fi
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.
SingleplayerOpen WorldActionThird PersonAdventureAction-AdventureFemale ProtagonistSci-fiShooterSpace👍 12,291
$34.99Abiotic Factor
Jul 22 · Deep Field Games
Both: Sci-fi · Exploration
Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats.
SurvivalOnline Co-OpOpen World Survival CraftCraftingBase BuildingSci-fiExplorationCo-op CampaignMultiplayerFirst-Person👍 42,120
-50%$9.99Salt 2: Shores of Gold
Nov 12 · Lavaboots Studios
Both: Open World · Exploration
Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship.
Open WorldSurvivalSailingPiratesCraftingExplorationSandboxPvEAction-AdventureNaval👍 2,182
-40%$11.99Jump Space
Sep 19 · Keepsake Games
Both: FPS · Sci-fi · Exploration
Jump Space (formerly Jump Ship) is a mission based co-op PvE for 1-4 players, where you are the crew of a spaceship. Transition seamlessly from crewing the ship to on-foot exploration and space walks. Explore, upgrade, and survive intense encounters in deep space together.
Co-opPvESpaceFPSSci-fiRogueliteActionFirst-PersonExplorationShooter👍 10,798
$24.99Crashlands 2
Apr 10 · Butterscotch Shenanigans
Both: Action RPG
Slap your way across a vibrant world where interstellar friendships are the key to your survival. Befriend eccentric aliens, craft bizarre weaponry, and stick it to the man in this sequel to the award-winning Action RPG Crashlands.
ActionCozyRPGAction RPGHack and SlashStory RichAdventureIsometricFemale ProtagonistIndie👍 2,204