What are the best RPGs on PS4? Well, the PS4 is home to a vast library role-playing games. From MMOs and open world epics to niche Japanese RPGs (or JRPGs) and traditional adventures stuffed with text, there's something for just about everyone. It's an expansive genre in which East meets West, and we see numerous takes on a similar formula.

As alluded, the PS4 has been blessed with a colossal RPG catalogue. Some of the greatest RPGs of our time have graced the console, with the likes of The Witcher 3 and Persona 5 setting new standards for the genre.

You can quite easily lose hundreds upon hundreds of hours to a quality RPG, but most fans will no doubt tell you that the investment is worthwhile. Stories, characters, world building — these elements are often pushed to the front of an RPG, and when explored correctly, they can create some of the most engrossing adventures in all of gaming.

Best RPGs on PS4 List Guide

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Best PS4 Games

Below is a list of the best RPGs on PS4. Again, there's a huge amount of variety here, from traditional JRPGs to open world WRPGs, which makes carving out a top 50 rather difficult. Still, this is what we've got based on ratings from the Push Square community.

50. South Park: The Fractured But Whole (PS4)

South Park: The Fractured But Whole (PS4)
South Park: The Fractured But Whole (PS4)
Publisher: Ubisoft / Developer: Ubisoft San Francisco
Release Date: 17th Oct 2017 (USA) / 17th Oct 2017 (UK/EU)
Available On: PS+ Extra

What do you get if you cross Ubisoft, superheroes, and a bunch of foul-mouthed friends made of felt? The answer is South Park: The Fractured But Whole, of course. This sequel to the also brilliant South Park: The Stick of Truth swaps out fantasy for modern vigilante justice, as your custom character joins forces with Cartman's crew to fight evil. Featuring strategic turn-based combat, the titular town to explore, and all the absurd humour you'd expect, this is a highly entertaining game for fans and newcomers.

49. Lost Judgment (PS4)

Lost Judgment (PS4)
Lost Judgment (PS4)
Publisher: SEGA / Developer: Yakuza Studio
Release Date: 24th Sep 2021 (USA) / 24th Sep 2021 (UK/EU)

48. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin (PS4)

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin (PS4)
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin (PS4)
Publisher: Bandai Namco / Developer: FromSoftware
Release Date: 7th Apr 2015 (USA) / 4th Apr 2015 (UK/EU)

47. Kingdom Hearts III (PS4)

Kingdom Hearts III (PS4)
Kingdom Hearts III (PS4)
Publisher: Square Enix / Developer: Square Enix
Release Date: 29th Jan 2019 (USA) / 29th Jan 2019 (UK/EU)
Available On: PS+ Extra

Love it or loathe it, the Kingdom Hearts series isn't going anywhere. Arguably at its peak with the third entry, Kingdom Hearts 3 is a love letter to both the bonkers story that came before it and the outstanding Disney worlds it encompasses. From Frozen to Toy Story, its fun and engaging combat system weaves its way through awe-inspiring environments, meeting famous Disney faces along the way. If you're not a fan, though, just Let It Go.

46. Yakuza 5 Remastered (PS4)

Yakuza 5 Remastered (PS4)
Yakuza 5 Remastered (PS4)
Publisher: SEGA / Developer: Yakuza Studio
Release Date: 11th Feb 2020 (USA) / 11th Feb 2020 (UK/EU)
Available On: PS+ Premium

Purely in terms of available content, Yakuza 5 is the biggest game in the series — it's an absolute colossus. Much like its predecessor, Yakuza 4, it features multiple playable characters. Kazuma Kiryu is once again in the spotlight, and he's joined by returning protagonists Akiyama and Saejima. New character and disgraced baseball player Tatsuo Shinada also enters the fray, and all four leads have their own unique fighting styles, optional activities, and connections to the overarching story. A true beast of a game that'll keep you busy for weeks, if not months.

45. Assassin's Creed Origins (PS4)

Assassin's Creed Origins (PS4)
Assassin's Creed Origins (PS4)
Publisher: Ubisoft / Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Release Date: 27th Oct 2017 (USA) / 27th Oct 2017 (UK/EU)
Available On: PS+ Extra

A stunning recreation of ancient Egypt is the backdrop for Assassin's Creed Origins — a game that redefined Ubisoft's series. Going full open world and throwing a bunch of RPG systems into the mix, Origins breathed new life into Assassin's Creed after Unity and Syndicate struggled to leave a lasting impression. Origins follows the surprisingly emotional story of Bayek, a determined mystic and warrior, who, with the help of his estranged wife Aya, establishes the Hidden Ones — the precursor organisation that would one day become the Assassin Brotherhood.

44. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS4)

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS4)
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS4)
Publisher: Capcom / Developer: Capcom
Release Date: 3rd Oct 2017 (USA) / 3rd Oct 2017 (UK/EU)

One of the very best action RPGs of modern times, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is better than ever on PS4, where its last-gen framerate issues are put to the sword. Subtle storytelling combines with a dark fantasy world to create an enthralling experience, and the combat is still miles ahead of almost everything else in the genre. A game deserving of far more praise than many are prepared to give.

43. Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir (PS4)

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir (PS4)
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir (PS4)
Publisher: Atlus / Developer: Vanillaware
Release Date: 7th Jun 2016 (USA) / 24th Jun 2016 (UK/EU)

Beautiful to behold, Odin Sphere: Lefithrasir is a top notch action RPG. It's bursting at the seams with character, and its wonderfully told story is pulled straight from a bedtime book - except most books have never looked this good. Slick controls, some brilliant boss fights, and a luscious world ensure that this overlooked remake sits near the top of the pile when it comes to PS4 RPGs.

42. Nioh 2 (PS4)

Nioh 2 (PS4)
Nioh 2 (PS4)
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment / Developer: Team Ninja
Release Date: 13th Mar 2020 (USA) / 13th Mar 2020 (UK/EU)
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At times, Nioh 2 can feel like a massive expansion to the first game rather than a full-blown sequel, but that doesn't stop this intense action RPG from reaching new heights. Its slick combat system is the star of the show, boasting an impressive amount of depth once you really dig into its many weapon types and all of their dedicated skill trees. On top of that, the grind for loot is devilishly addictive, and the great level design will keep you coming back for more. Seriously sharp stuff from Team Ninja.

41. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (PS4)

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (PS4)
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (PS4)
Publisher: Square Enix / Developer: Square Enix
Release Date: 24th Jan 2016 (USA) / 24th Jan 2016 (UK/EU)
Available On: PS+ Extra