


This article has been expanded to include a few new entries. Despite being associated primarily with the '90s, isometric RPGs will never truly go out of style, and the best games tend to pay homage to the classics while pushing the genre forward. Years have passed since the war between Luskan and Neverwinter, almost enough time for the wounds of war to heal. STOP READING NOW IF YOU DO NOT WANT SPOILERS Bards sing tales of heroes from ages past, but never have the Forgotten Realms so desperately needed a champion. Typically associated with hardcore gaming, these types of RPGs immerse players in fantastical worlds rich in character and history. WARNING: This page contains the plot for the official campaign. Updated Septemby Mark Sammut: Isometric RPGs might not be released by the dozen in this day and age, but each year tends to produce at least a few standout games. Diablo 2 will not be included as hack and slash games are their own thing. Honorable mentions go to the Shadowrun games and Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura. Here are the best isometric RPGs of all time. While modern examples are few and far in between, with many being marketed as throwbacks to classics from yesteryear, the subgenre has produced some of the greatest role-playing games of all time. RELATED: Action RPGs To Play If You Like The Witcher 3 Popularized in the '90s on PC, this role-playing sub-genre tends to feature big casts of characters and is usually very story-driven however, isometric RPGs can vary widely when it comes to their combat, ranging from turn-based systems to more action-oriented ones. Although the tide has shifted as technology has become more advanced, isometric RPGs have left their stamp on gaming.
