Key Takeaways
- Wildermyth offers unique TTRPG storytelling, turn-based combat, and thousands of hours of replayability.
- Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning features fun combat, RPG mechanics, diverse character builds, and new content.
- Baldur’s Gate 3 provides top-notch worldbuilding, narrative design, morality system, and unpredictability.
Fable is still a long way away, and fans of the legendary series born during the times of Peter Molyneaux and Lionhead Studios are patiently waiting for the reboot. And while fans wait for this great title, why not enjoy some great RPGs that can satisfy their thirst for adventure?
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Below are some great RPGs that will entertain players for hours, and make the wait for Fable at least more bearable. From an original combination of classic tabletop and turn-based RPGs to a remastered JRPG classic that has returned better than ever.
1 Wildermyth
A Very Special Kind Of Game, With Lots Of Replayability
Wildermyth is quite a unique game, with a mixture of TTRPG-style storytelling and exploration, and turn-based combat on a board system with animated pawns. Every playthrough is different, and players can enjoy several campaigns with a particular setting, but different outcomes. In this game, heroes will grow old, lose arms, form relationships, marry each other, have kids, recruit and train the new generation of heroes, and so on.
There’s no “time limit” per se, but characters and their hometowns can suffer “invasions” of certain enemies, or some events are time gated and require immediate resolution. So, players need to be extra careful when they play each scenario and pay attention to in-game events and warnings. The best part about Wildermyth is its replayability, which can yield thousands of hours of fun solo or with friends.
2 Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Fun Combat, Fun RPG Mechanics
The remaster of the 2012 classic, with HD textures and all the DLCs including new areas to explore. Kingdoms of Amalur is quite an amazing game, with fun gameplay and thrilling combat mechanics. The story is a little bit stiff, but still enthralling enough once players get into it.
The good thing about this game is that it allows players to build lots of different types of characters, thanks to its Destinies system, which unlocks bonuses and passive abilities depending on which attributes fans decide to reinforce: Might, Finesse, or Sorcery.
3 Baldur’s Gate 3
If You Liked Fable’s Morality System, You’ll Love This Game
Baldur’s Gate 3 is the third instance of the legendary saga started by Bioware but brought to modern audiences (and at its finest) by Larian Studios. If players are looking for the ideal RPG to pass the time until the new Fable comes out, then look no further. Its replayability, unpredictability, and fun mechanics make it the best choice for those looking for adventure.
Its worldbuilding and narrative design are top-notch, and in case those who haven’t played it are wondering: yes, it allows players to be the bad guys of the story. With its moral system based on classic D&D, no choice is exempt from causing havoc, more so if players pick the dangerous Dark Urge as their Origin Character. Let the carnage begin!
4 Fallout 4
A Great Time To Re-Visit, And Maybe Do Some Modding
Fallout 4 is better than ever, even more so with the release of the mod Fallout: London which turns the game into a whole different story, with new NPCs, full-voiced quests and characters, and a new companion to accompany wastelanders in their journey through the alleys of postapocalyptic London.
While Fallout: London is just one of many excuses to replay this great game, players should also be aware that there are thousands of other mods that add up to the overall Fallout 4 experience and will allow them to experiment while they wait for Fable to be released. Arguably, the best way to play any Bethesda game that has mods is to follow some modding guides and install some pre-arranged collections to avoid compatibility issues. But, for players willing to experiment, the game has a lot of “officially recognized” mods that can be downloaded from the game menu. Just try not to overdo it, as the GPU might explode.
5 Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster
A Timeless Masterpiece, With An Incredible Story
Suikoden is an underrated JRPG with an enthralling story and addictive combat mechanics, quirky characters, and a beautiful classic design. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster brings all the good things of the original two games of the series, with a renovated aspect, but the same old good flavor.
It is a great game to pass the time until Fable hits the stores in 2025, and most importantly, it has one of the greatest soundtracks of all times, composed by the legendary and talented Miki Higashino: one of the four pillars in matters of video game music composing. Be it as it may, the whole Suikoden franchise is a significant time investment. The two first games are not particularly time-consuming, the third and fourth ramp up the difficulty and the complexity of the plot, and Suikoden 4 is tremendously grindy due to its high rate of encounters. The fifth game is a masterpiece and will trap players for hours.
