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The first Elder Scrolls game sends you across a huge, procedurally generated Tamriel to free the imprisoned emperor. Dungeon crawling, towns and freeform character building laid the foundation for later open-world RPGs.

What defines The Elder Scrolls: Arena:

  • Open world
  • Fantasy setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Strong character progression

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Two Worlds

94 %

2007 PCXbox −70 % 14.79 € 4.43 € 👍 77 % Mostly positive, 5,594 reviews on Steam

  • Open world
  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong character progression

A sprawling open-world fantasy RPG where you search for your kidnapped sister across a huge, freely explorable land, juggling rival factions and upgrading gear by stacking duplicates. Rough around the edges and infamous for its stilted dialogue, but generous with freedom.

Dragon View

Realistic visuals

A Super Nintendo action RPG in which you play Alex searching for his kidnapped girlfriend. Side-scrolling combat is paired with exploration of a 3D overworld.

Divine Divinity

Open world

An early Larian action RPG with a huge, freely explorable world, countless side quests and a classless character system that lets you blend warrior, mage and thief skills as you like.

Drakan: Order of the Flame

Lots to discover

As the warrior Rynn you fight with sword and bow on foot, then take to the skies on the dragon Arokh and burn your enemies. Seamless transitions between outdoor and indoor areas gave this 1999 action-adventure a distinctive feel.

Xanadu Next

Lots to discover

A classic action RPG from Nihon Falcom in which a gravely wounded knight explores a labyrinthine dungeon realm in search of the legendary Dragon Slayer sword. Exploration, gear and real-time combat take center stage.

Venetica

Open world

Play as Scarlett, daughter of Death, exploring a fantastical Venice and its surroundings, fighting in real time and growing supernatural powers to stop an undead necromancer.

Ultima Online

Lots to discover

A pioneering MMORPG set in a huge persistent sandbox fantasy world where players freely train skills, trade, craft, and either fight or cooperate with each other.

Revenant

Lots to discover

A 1999 action RPG in which you play Locke, a resurrected warrior who fights monsters, collects magic and explores dark catacombs to rescue a warlord's kidnapped daughter. Combat is real-time from an isometric view with manually executed attack combos.

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