Best Action RPG Games 2026

The top 11 action rpg games ranked by Metacritic score, player ratings, and overall popularity. Updated for 2026.

1
Elden Ring

Elden Ring

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

94 Metascore 94.3% positive Action RPG 2026 Multi-platform
2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

93 Metascore 96.8% positive Action RPG 2026 Multi-platform
3
Hades

Hades

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

93 Metascore 98.4% positive Action RPG 2026 Multi-platform
4
Diablo IV

Diablo IV

Endless demons to slaughter. Deep customization through Talents, Skill Points, Runes, and Legendary loot. Randomized dungeons contained in a dynamic open world. Survive and conquer darkness—or succumb to the shadows.

90 Metascore 82% positive Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up 2023 Multi-platform
5
Dark Souls III

Dark Souls III

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!

89 Metascore 94.1% positive Action RPG 2016 Multi-platform
6
Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight

Choisissez votre destin dans Hollow Knight ! Une aventure épique et pleine d’action, qui vous plongera dans un vaste royaume en ruine peuplé d’insectes et de héros. Dans un monde en 2D classique, dessiné à la main.

87 Metascore 97.1% positive Action RPG 2026 Multi-platform
7
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.

86 Metascore 88.7% positive Action RPG 2026 PC
8
Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact

Free

Version 4.5 of Genshin Impact, which includes: • New character: Chiori • New banner type: Chronicled Wish • New character quest for Chiori • New hangout event for Lynette • New main event: Alchemical Ascension • New quality of life features • …and more!

84 Metascore 88% positive Role-playing (RPG), Adventure 2024 Multi-platform
9
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

83 Metascore 91.3% positive Action RPG 2023 Multi-platform
10
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.

74 Metascore 94.7% positive RPG 2026 Multi-platform
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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Hardcore free-to-play action RPG — the spiritual successor to Diablo.

75.8% positive Action RPG 2026 PC

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