Top 20 RPG Games & Speedrunners
Twenty role-playing adventures that changed gaming—and twenty runners who turn hundred-hour quests into displays of routing, precision and nerve.
Top 20 RPG Games
Ranked by role-playing depth, storytelling, systems, influence and lasting impact.
Final Fantasy VII
An unforgettable cast, cinematic ambition and emotional stakes transformed console RPGs.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
A vast fantasy world whose freedom, exploration and modding inspire endless returns.
Chrono Trigger
Elegant combat, meaningful time travel and perfect pacing create a timeless adventure.
Baldur's Gate 3
Reactive storytelling and extraordinary player freedom set a modern role-playing standard.
Elden Ring
FromSoftware's demanding combat expands into a world built around discovery.
Mass Effect 2
Relationships, loyalty missions and consequential choices drive a superb space opera.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Rich quests and morally complex decisions make its open world feel genuinely alive.
Final Fantasy VI
A sweeping ensemble, iconic villain and expressive 16-bit storytelling.
Fallout: New Vegas
Factions, dialogue and player choice create remarkable role-playing flexibility.
Pokémon Red and Blue
Collecting, trading and battling created a global role-playing phenomenon.
Persona 5 Royal
Style, relationships and turn-based strategy give everyday life heroic momentum.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
A legendary choice-driven story captures the fantasy and conflict of Star Wars.
Dark Souls
Interlocking spaces, cryptic lore and precise combat reshaped action RPGs.
Dragon Quest XI
Traditional turn-based design polished with warmth, scale and modern accessibility.
Diablo II
Loot, builds and relentless replayability established the action-RPG loop.
EarthBound
Humor, heart and modern-day strangeness make its journey unlike any other.
Planescape: Torment
Philosophical writing and identity-driven choices demonstrate the genre's literary power.
Dragon Age: Origins
Origins, companions and tactical decisions build a deeply personal fantasy campaign.
Cyberpunk 2077
Night City, character builds and memorable relationships deliver a powerful comeback story.
Suikoden II
Political drama and 108 recruitable heroes make its war feel intimate and epic.
Top 20 RPG Speedrunners
A cross-game editorial ranking based on records, routing, innovation, longevity and community impact.
Distortion2
Souls / Elden Ring • Record-level execution and rapid route innovation across FromSoftware RPGs.
Werster
Pokémon • Legendary routing, RNG knowledge and sustained excellence across generations.
Puwexil
Final Fantasy / Chrono Trigger • Marathon mastery and foundational RPG charity-event impact.
Mitchriz
Sekiro • Precise movement, boss mastery and influential blindfolded performances.
LilAggy
Sekiro / Souls • Elite runs, creative challenges and broad audience impact.
ZFG
The Legend of Zelda • Technical mastery and deep knowledge of Ocarina of Time.
tomatoanus
Fallout / Action RPGs • Skilled runs and outstanding explanations that make techniques accessible.
BubblesDelFuego
JRPGs • Long-form routing, marathon presence and years of community leadership.
Essentia
Final Fantasy / JRPGs • Veteran marathon runner with deep knowledge and consistent execution.
Luzbelheim
Final Fantasy • High-level execution and celebrated long-form marathon performances.
Feasel
Dragon Warrior / Retro RPGs • Classic RPG expertise and influential event commentary.
Catalystz
Dark Souls • Technical routing and detailed knowledge of the original Souls speedrun.
Stennis
Dark Souls II • World-class optimization of one of the genre's most demanding routes.
Olzku
Dark Souls III • Cutting-edge any-percent execution and record-level glitch precision.
Tojju
Final Fantasy IX • Memorable marathon performances and mastery of a lengthy JRPG route.
Muttski
Final Fantasy IX • Deep route knowledge, endurance and strong collaborative commentary.
Gloomshadows
Soulsborne • Innovative dance-pad and no-level challenge runs expand what execution means.
Regole
Dark Souls • Celebrated all-bosses performances combining precision and clear presentation.
PulseEffects
Pokémon • Speedrunning history, category knowledge and preservation of the community's stories.
harpo669
Modern RPGs • A rising runner pushing new open-world games toward their early limits.
About This Speedrunner Ranking
Speedrunning has separate leaderboards for every game, platform and category; there is no official universal RPG ranking. This WWLTP editorial list compares runners through record-level performance, route development, marathon presence, longevity, technical innovation and community impact. Traditional JRPGs, action RPGs, Souls games, Pokémon, Fallout and Zelda are represented.
Research references: Speedrun.com, RPG Limit Break and Games Done Quick.