This St. George’s Day, grab your trusty sword and shield as you kickstart your next fantasy adventure.
We’ve picked out our top RPG games packed with vibrant opens, rich storylines, and deadly foes to conquer. All of which are perfect to play this St. George’s Day.
Dragon’s Dogma II
Explore the vibrant world of Varmund as you embark on an epic single-player adventure in Dragon’s Dogma II. Play as Arisen, whose appearance you can freely customise to suit your style, and team up with your fellow Pawns as you hunt down the dragon who once killed you. Choose your vocation, ranging from swords, bows, and chant magick, to hone your skills in the art of combat.
Along your journey, you’ll need to complete side quests and defend town borders from terrifying creatures. You’ll be rewarded for your efforts, with plenty of must-have loot to get your hands on and enhance your abilities in battle. Be warned, however, each choice you make in the heat of battle, may have damaging consequences for both you and your party.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7 10700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
Dragon Quest XI S
Dragon Quest XI S is a beautiful fantasy RPG created by Yuji Horii. Play as the Luminary, the reincarnation of a hero from a forgotten age. After being cast aside, denigrated as a demon, and pursued by a malicious monarch, head off on an epic quest to uncover the mystery behind your fate and save a doomed world. You’ll be joined by a rag tag group of fellow adventurers each with their own unique backstory and personality.
The world around you is alive and rich with opportunity. With NPCs to meet and monsters to conquer, there is plenty to do as your adventure unfolds. When you do engage in combat, it is a classic turn-based battle style. As you expand your skills, unlock new abilities to further aid you in the heat of battle.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 3330 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5 6500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon R7 260X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R7 370 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 40GB available space | 40GB available space |
Baldur’s Gate III
Gather your party and get ready to explore the Forgotten Realms in Baldur’s Gate III. Inspired by the world of Dungeons and Dragons, create your ultimate hero by choosing from twelve classes and eleven races from the D&D universe. After being corrupted by a Mind Flayer parasite, you must choose to either succumb to the darkness lurking within you or conquer it. Your own inner battle will soon spiral into an otherworldly conflict between devils and deities.
As you explore the fantastical Forgotten Realms, hone your skills and create the ultimate party from seven unique origin characters to choose from. Along the way, there’ll be plenty of deadly foes to defeat, including terrifying dragons. It is St. George’s Day, after all.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 4690 or AMD FX 8350 | Intel i7 8700K or AMD R5 3600 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 150GB available space | 150GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD required | SSD required |
Dragon Age Inquisition
Become the ultimate saviour of Thedas in Dragon Age Inquisition. Take control of the Inquisitor, tasked with saving the world from complete destruction. This quest won’t be easy, as conflict is lurking at every corner. Factions are consistently at war with one another and demonic invasions cause all-out chaos. You must hold the pieces of this fractured world together; with each decision you make shaping the future of Thedas.
You can explore every area in the huge open world. Enemies, including a few pesky dragons, are ripe for the taking, whilst hidden caves hold many secrets which might just be the difference between victory and defeat.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 – 8 | Windows 7 – 8 |
| Processor | Intel Quad Core 2.0GHz or AMD Quad Core 2.5GHz | Intel Quad core 3.0GHz or AMD Six Core 3.2GHz CPU |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD 4870 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 26GB available space | 26GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later | The Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later |
Minecraft
Everyone’s favourite sandbox game, Minecraft, comes with plenty of dragon fighting action to play this St. George’s Day. In the dedicated survival mode, you only have one aim – survive. Gather precious resources, create your shelter, and upgrade your tools. At night the world will become full of deadly mobs that threaten to destroy everything you’ve worked for.
All of which prepare you to take down the terrifying Ender Dragon, who will put your skills and your weaponry to the test.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | With Ray Tracing | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 3210 or AMD A8 7600 CPU | Intel Core i5 or higher |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 400 or AMD Radeon R5 Series or NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series | DirectX compatible GPU such as NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series or AMD Radeon RX 6000 series |
| Storage | 180MB to 1GB available space | 2GB available space |
Looking to Play These Fantasy RPG Games?
Is your PC not quite up to the task of handling all your exploration, sword wielding, and dragon conquering? You can find your next best upgrade that even St. George would be jealous of at Overclockers UK.
We’ve picked out our top selections below that come equipped with plenty of fire power to play our top fantasy RPG games. However, if our top picks don’t quite match your playstyle or favourite games, you can browse all our PC systems and laptops below.
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- 17.3” WQHD display
- 240Hz refresh rate
- AMD Ryzen R9 7945HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4080
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
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*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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