5 Best RPGs on PlayStation Plus (November 2023)

The world of RPGs is one that is varied and can bring to light some of the most magical moments in gaming. Through either their rich worlds or diverse, well-realized characters, these titles are immersive. Within this immersion lies the secret of what is so fantastical about these titles. The ability to transport players to whole new realms and give them significant control over their characters is terrific. To highlight the best RPGs PlayStation Plus has to offer, here are the 5 Best RPGs on PlayStation Plus.

5. Portal Knights

For the first entry on today's list of the best RPGs available on PlayStation Plus, here we have Portal Knights. In terms of sheer content and the amount of things to do, Portal Knights is fantastic. Its cartoonish art style allows not only for more unique and visually striking designs but also for the game to have a more widespread appeal. This design decision is one that really pays off in the case of Portal Knights. The world of Elysia is one that opens itself up to you and allows you to explore wholeheartedly. You never know what you may find tucked away within this world.

It is this core sense of adventure and teamwork that makes this title shine so brightly. With a traditional class system, the game allows players to have distinct build identities, which is excellent. In addition to this, the building aspects and combat in the game both feature a fantastic sense of polish. This makes the game a blast to play with others, as the game allows parties with up to four players online and a two-player split-screen. All around, Portal Knights is a fantastic game and one of the best RPGs available on PlayStation Plus.

4. Magicka 2

For the next entry on our list, we will be following up a fantastic indie title with another phenomenal title. Here, we have Magicka 2. For players looking for an RPG that not only pokes fun at the genre and its core tenets but manages to do so while providing a stellar RPG experience, this title is for you. In terms of the amount of spells that players can wield in the game, there are thousands to choose from. While the player can only use up to five of these at once, the amount of spell variety given is fantastic. This makes every choice the player makes regarding their character feel important.

Each and every one of the game's levels and game modes also facilitate this type of gameplay. This is great, as it essentially means that the Magicka 2 experience is one that has been built from the ground up with co-op in mind. This makes it great for players who wish to play a traditional title with a heavy dose of humor injected. That said, player freedom plays a massive role in the game, really leaning into its fantasy-inspired origins. In short, Magicka 2 is one of the best RPGs on PlayStation Plus.

3. Rain World

We are changing things up quite a bit with our next entry. Tonally, Rain World is a far cry from our previous entries. The world of Rain World is one that is dark, dank, and dystopian. This makes it quite different from the bright, fantastical settings we have previously covered on this list. What the game does have in immense amounts, however, is atmosphere. Every nook and cranny in the game simply looks beautifully bleak, adding to the game's grim aesthetic. Not only this, but the difficulty of the gameplay within this title also lends itself well to this notion.

Couple this with the ability for players to shape their experience through RPG elements, and you have a recipe for a phenomenal title. Despite being primarily categorized as a survival platformer, which it absolutely is, the tale that unfolds before the player rivals that of many RPGs on the market. So, if you are in the market for fantastic RPGs on PlayStation Plus and want to play something a bit different, check out Rain World. You won't be disappointed.

2. Child of Light

We are straying quite far away from our previous entry with our next. More of a traditional RPG, Child of Light brings to life a phenomenal world, but one that feels all at once grounded and fantastical. While these two aspects of the game may appear to clash from the outset, they are juxtaposed beautifully. Couple this juxtaposition with the gorgeous, almost fairy-tale-esque art style, and you have a title that not only manages to stand out visually but is almost awe-striking at points. The game also features a fantastic turn-based battle system that players can delve into as well.

Within this battle system, the player's decisions matter greatly, as one wrong move can make or break an encounter. One of the most artful aspects of the game is the presentation of its story. The story of Child of Light is presented entirely in rhyme. This gives the entire game a poetic nature that permeates throughout the experience as a whole. Coupled with the art style of the game, it makes it a journey that is all at once touching and worthwhile by the end. To close, Child of Light is one of the best RPGs on PlayStation Plus.

1. Cris Tales

For our final entry on today's list of the best RPGs available on PlayStation Plus, here we have Cris Tales. For JRPG lovers, this title should be right up your alley. And, if it isn't on your radar already, it definitely deserves to be. Serving as a fond love letter to the JRPG genre, this title not only pays homage to a phenomenal genre but does so while maintaining and heightening its own sense of identity. Through the game's time-bending mechanics, it is able to not only show players their mistakes but also teach them how to learn from them.

This is wonderful, as it not only strikes a delicate balance between difficulty and reward but does so in a way that is intrinsically linked to the core gameplay loop. Couple with this is the game's inclusion of synchronized attacks that can be implemented by the player. This greatly rewards the player for using their party's abilities in tandem. In conclusion, if you are looking for one of the most unique and best RPGs on PlayStation Plus, give Cris Tales a try.

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