10 Best Hidden Gem RPGs Of The Last 10 Years

8. Realms Of Magic

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Polished Games

One of the joys of any RPG that gives the player any kind of freedom is showing the main story quest your favorite finger and going off to mess about with literally anything else. Realms Of Magic is one of those RPGs that not only knows this but keeps score for how badly you faff about.

Sure you COULD go on this fun 2D pixelated adventure filled with bottomless customization options, fun characters, and witty writing, or you could go start a farm and completely ignore the encroaching darkness on the horizon.

Realms Of Magic is a mix of Stardew Valley and The Elder Scrolls, and is one of the deepest RPG experiences released in the past several years. The freedom given to you right at the start can be overwhelming, but as long as you pace yourself, Realms Of Magic will suck you in and keep you compelled to keep playing however you like.

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John Tibbetts is a novelist in theory, a Whatculture contributor in practice, and a nerd all around who loves talking about movies, TV, anime, and video games more than he loves breathing. Which might be a problem in the long term, but eh, who can think that far ahead?