30 Greatest RPG Video Games Of All Time

3. Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows Of Amn

Released back in 2000, Shadows of Amn is about as pure an RPG as you can get Even though it is more focused than the first Baldur's Gate, there is still absolutely tons to do in the game, with literally hundreds of hours of quests available. Based on the advanced dungeons and dragons second edition ruleset, you can spend a very long time tinkering with your character's stats.

All the RPG classes are here, from bard to monk, each with their own advantages and drawbacks. While the game was heavily praised for its dialogue, variety of monsters and magic spells, with a strong emphasis on tactics in the battle system. A timeless classic, worthy of the all the days it will steal from you.