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The Most Popular RPG Video Games Of 2021

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Popular RPGs, action RPGs, and JRPGs all included.

Gamers everywhere, we're ranking the most popular RPG games of 2021. If you're looking for new releases, check out the best RPG games of 2022. Featuring both old and new games, this list of the most played role-playing games right now includes some of the best-selling games on PS4 as well as the Xbox One and the Switch. What are the top 10 RPG video games today?

Sequels to great RPG franchises, like Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Dark Souls, and Fallout, keep getting new players, thanks to Twitch streamers and YouTube gaming channels. Other good RPG games trending now include Pyre, Persona 5, The Outer Worlds, and Bloodborne.

Vote up the best RPG games everyone should be playing right now. Games from all consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch) are included, as well as mobile and PC games. 

Most divisive: NieR: Automata
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