The 18 Best WRPGs of the 2000s

The decade that defined the Western RPG: sprawling open worlds, branching morality, and party-based epics from post-apocalyptic wastelands to steampunk frontiers. Which one still rules? Cast your vote!

1. 1
   Mass Effect

   BioWare's 2007 sci-fi RPG that fused cinematic dialogue, squad combat, and branching galactic choices.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

   BioWare's 2003 Star Wars RPG using D&D-style rules, famed for its twist and morality system.
   714pts
3. 3
   The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

   Bethesda's 2002 open-world RPG set on the alien island of Vvardenfell, prized for its dense lore and freedom.
   550pts
4. 4
   Fable

   Lionhead's 2004 action RPG where every choice visibly ages and morally shapes the hero.
   494pts
5. 5
   Titan Quest

   Iron Lore's 2006 action RPG that reimagined the Diablo formula across ancient mythological worlds.
   494pts
6. 6
   Gothic II

   Piranha Bytes' 2002 hardcore open-world RPG revered for its immersive, reactive world.
   494pts
7. 7
   The Witcher

   CD Projekt Red's 2007 debut RPG adapting Sapkowski's novels with morally grey choices and consequences.
   428pts
8. 8
   Risen

   Piranha Bytes' 2009 open-world RPG praised for its rewarding exploration and island setting.
   428pts
9. 9
   Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines

   Troika's 2004 cult classic RPG set in the World of Darkness, beloved for its atmosphere and roleplaying.
   350pts
10. 10
    The Temple of Elemental Evil

    Troika's 2003 RPG offering the most faithful turn-based adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 rules.
    350pts
11. 11
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

    Bethesda's 2006 open-world fantasy RPG that brought Cyrodiil and radiant NPC schedules to a new generation.
    350pts
12. 12
    Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

    BioWare's 2000 Infinity Engine epic, a benchmark for party-based D&D storytelling and strategic depth.
    257pts
13. 13
    Deus Ex

    Ion Storm's 2000 genre-blending cyberpunk RPG-shooter celebrated for player-driven choice and open-ended design.
    0pts
14. 14
    Dragon Age: Origins

    BioWare's 2009 dark-fantasy RPG hailed as a spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate.
    0pts
15. 15
    Neverwinter Nights

    BioWare's 2002 Dungeons & Dragons RPG with a robust toolset that spawned a huge modding and multiplayer community.
    0pts
16. 16
    Jade Empire

    BioWare's 2005 martial-arts RPG set in a mythic ancient China with real-time combat.
    0pts
17. 17
    Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

    Troika's 2001 steampunk RPG that pitted technology against magic in a richly detailed world.
    0pts
18. 18
    Fallout 3

    Bethesda's 2008 first-person revival of the post-apocalyptic series set in the Capital Wasteland.
    0pts

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