Upcoming RPG Games on Steam: 13 Picks and Release Dates

Upcoming RPG games are at their best when they promise a world you can get lost in: a character you shape, choices that stick, and a road worth following. Steam’s calendar for late 2026 and 2027 has plenty of that, from a martial-arts action game with a ticking clock to a revived fairytale series.

Here is where each game stands on Steam today, what it is, and who it suits. Because a few of the best RPGs of the year have only just launched, we have included those too, so you have something to play while the rest catch up.

Quick picks: upcoming RPG games and recent launches at a glance

Which upcoming RPG games have a release date on Steam?

Three of the biggest upcoming RPG games already carry a specific date on Steam. Dates can still move, so treat them as what Steam shows today and not as a promise. For wider calendars, our pages on upcoming games and release dates keep track of the rest.

Phantom Blade Zero

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Steam lists Phantom Blade Zero as not released yet, with a date of Oct 28, 2026. It is a single-player action RPG from S-GAME Studio, built on Unreal Engine 5 and rooted in wuxia, the martial-arts fiction tradition of wandering swordsmen and hidden sects.

You play Soul, who has been framed for his master’s murder and has only sixty-six days left to live. The store page describes a hunt through the Wulin, the martial world, and a strange Phantom World where light and shadow hide secrets. Expect fast, stylish combat and a story that leans on vengeance and conspiracy.

It suits players who like their RPGs close to action games and enjoy a story with a deadline pressing on it. It has full controller support, and Steam recommends a gamepad.

Fable

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Fable from Playground Games is listed as not released yet, with a Steam date of Feb 23, 2027. Steam describes it as an open-world action RPG and a reboot of a beloved series, set in Albion, a place of peculiar characters, dark humour and a lot of chickens.

The pitch is about identity: you become the Hero you want to be, each choice shapes your journey, and reputation is everything. That makes it a good fit if you enjoy RPGs where people react to who you have been, not only to what you wear. It is single-player with full controller support.

If you want an open-world RPG that sounds lighter in tone than most of the dark fantasy on this list, this is the one to wishlist.

EXODUS

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EXODUS is from Archetype Entertainment and published by Wizards of the Coast. Steam lists it as not released yet, with a date of Apr 7, 2027. It is a cinematic, single-player action RPG in a new, far-future sci-fi universe.

You rise from salvager to Traveler, visit worlds ravaged by the effects of time, and search for the key to humanity’s survival. The store description does not go further into mechanics, so we will not guess at them. What is clear is the tone: big-screen science fiction played from a single-player seat.

It suits players who finish a fantasy RPG and want a story-first journey somewhere new.

Upcoming RPG games that Steam lists as Coming soon

These games have no firm date on Steam yet. “Coming soon” or just a year tells you the game exists and is on the way, and that is all. Wishlisting them is the simplest way to hear when that changes.

Lords of the Fallen II

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CI Games’ Lords of the Fallen II is listed as not released yet, with the release shown as Coming soon. Steam calls it a dark fantasy action RPG with brutal, soulslike combat. A soulslike is a hard action RPG where you learn enemy patterns, manage stamina, and lose progress when you die.

The setting is a shattered kingdom where the realms of the living and the dead bleed together, summed up by the tagline “One world. Two realms. No mercy.” It is also unusually flexible on players: Steam lists single-player, online co-op, online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer.

It suits anyone who likes tough bosses and wants the option of tackling them with a friend.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

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Owlcat Games’ Dark Heresy is listed as not released yet and Coming soon. It is a party-based, story-driven cRPG, meaning a computer role-playing game in the tradition of tactical combat and heavy dialogue, set in the grim far future of Warhammer 40,000.

You start as an acolyte of the Inquisition, investigate heresy, command a warband and shape the fate of the Calixis Sector. The store page stresses that decisions carry weight and that justice is non-existent. Steam lists single-player along with online co-op.

It suits players who like reading, planning and living with the consequences of their dialogue choices.

Witchbrook

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Chucklefish’s Witchbrook is listed as not released yet, with Steam showing only “2026” as the release. It is a witch life-sim for up to four players: you are the newest resident witch in the seaside town of Mossport, with friends to make, romance to find and a path to graduation from Witchbrook College.

The town is described as living, with townsfolk who keep their own daily schedules and seasonal events. If you loved the rhythms of a farming or town sim, it sits close to our picks in games like Stardew Valley. For the latest on its date, see what Steam lists for the Witchbrook release date.

Sea of Remnants

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Sea of Remnants is a free-to-play game from Joker Studio, published by NetEase Games. Steam lists it as not released yet, with a release of 2027, and notes in-app purchases.

You play a sailor who has lost all memory, recruiting a crew of puppetfolk allies, building a ship from custom parts and cannons, and sailing an open-world sea. The store description also mentions shaping the pirate city of Orbtopia through your choices. It is single-player, and it suits players who want an RPG that is more about voyages and crews than swordplay.

Upcoming open world RPG games you can already play

Three open-world RPGs have launched recently, and all are rated Very Positive on Steam. If you want open-world RPGs now, these are the ones to play while you wait. Our guide to games like Skyrim covers more of the same kind of world.

The Blood of Dawnwalker

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Released Sep 2, 2026, from Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Entertainment, The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. Steam shows Very Positive reviews from 30,625 players.

You play Coen, human by day and vampire by night, trying to save your family while the Black Death sweeps the land. The story is shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover, and the store page frames the central tension as fighting for your humanity or embracing cursed powers. It is single-player with full controller support.

It fits players who enjoy a moody, story-heavy action RPG and like having two sides to their character.

Gothic 1 Remake

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Gothic 1 Remake from Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic launched on Jun 5, 2026, and Steam shows Very Positive reviews from 42,095 players. It is a faithful remake of a classic open-world RPG, set in the Valley of the Mines, where prisoners dig magical ore for a king whose kingdom is under orc invasion.

The pitch is a hand-crafted world that reacts to your actions and lets you explore without being held by the hand. It is single-player, with full controller support and subtitle options.

It suits veterans of the original and newcomers who like RPGs that trust you to find your own way.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

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Questline’s Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon came out on May 23, 2025, and has Very Positive reviews from 36,288 players on Steam. It is a first-person, open-world RPG that reimagines Arthurian legend in a world stuck in everlasting autumn.

The store page promises a branching main story and hundreds of side quests with voiced characters, across three zones and 50 to 70 hours of content. It is single-player. It suits players who loved the first-person freedom of older open-world RPGs and want a darker take on the legend of Arthur.

Recent RPG releases worth catching up on

Not everything needs a wait. These three are out now and sit at a different pace from the open-world games above.

DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined

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Released Feb 5, 2026 by Square Enix and HEXADRIVE, with Very Positive reviews from 3,004 players. You play a fisherman’s son on the island of Estard, who discovers the Shrine of Mysteries with childhood friends and is swept back in time to learn that entire lands have been sealed away.

Steam tags it as playable at your own pace, which suits a game built around travelling between past and present. It is single-player and fits players who like a mystery-driven adventure with friends at your side. Our best RPG games on Steam list has more in this style.

Titan Quest II

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Titan Quest II is in Early Access, meaning it is playable now but still being developed. It launched there on Aug 1, 2025, from Grimlore Games and THQ Nordic, and Steam shows Very Positive reviews from 18,495 players.

It is an action RPG inspired by Greek mythology: Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is corrupting the Threads of Fate, and you fight alongside gods to stop her. Steam lists single-player and online co-op, so it works for solo sessions or with a friend. It suits players who like action RPGs with a mythological setting.

Pathologic 3

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Pathologic 3 launched Jan 9, 2026, from Ice-Pick Lodge, with Very Positive reviews from 2,837 players. It is a psychological horror RPG in which you play the physician Daniil Dankovsky, with twelve days to save a town from a plague. It is single-player and demanding in tone, so it suits players who want something unsettling and unusual.

How to read a release date on Steam

Steam shows release information in a few different ways, and they mean different things for upcoming RPG games.

• A full date (Oct 28, 2026) is the date the developer has given Steam. It is the most reliable signal, but dates can still change.
• A year only (2026 or 2027) means the studio has committed to a window and not a day. Do not plan around a month.
• Coming soon means no public date. It says nothing about how close the game is.
• Early Access means you can play now, but the game is unfinished and will change.

Our rule of thumb: wishlist anything that interests you, then ignore the date until Steam shows one.

Which of these upcoming RPG games should you pick?

• You want action first: Phantom Blade Zero for wuxia swordplay, Lords of the Fallen II for soulslike challenge.
• You want a huge world: Fable on the horizon, and The Blood of Dawnwalker, Gothic 1 Remake or Tainted Grail today.
• You want story and choices: Dark Heresy and EXODUS, with Dawnwalker as a game you can play now.
• You want to play with a friend: Lords of the Fallen II, Dark Heresy, Witchbrook and Titan Quest II all list online co-op. For more options, try our co-op picks.
• You want something calm: Witchbrook, or the pace-yourself adventure of DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined.
• You want free: Sea of Remnants is listed as free to play, with in-app purchases.

Common mistakes when following upcoming RPG games

A few habits save disappointment.

1. Treating a year as a date. “2027” on Steam is a window, not a month.
2. Pre-buying on trailers alone. A trailer shows the best moments. Read the store description and wait for Steam reviews to appear after launch.
3. Ignoring player modes. Check the Steam features: some of the games above are single-player only, and others offer co-op or PvP.
4. Forgetting Early Access. Titan Quest II is playable but still in development, so the experience will keep shifting.
5. Skipping what is already out. A Very Positive recent release is a surer bet than a distant one. Our best on Steam hub is a good place to start.

What to expect from upcoming RPG games next

Looking across this list, the next stretch of upcoming RPG games leans toward dark fantasy, single-player stories and big worlds, with a few outliers such as a witch life-sim and a free-to-play sea voyage. We have only included what Steam and the store pages say, so details such as combat depth and length will become clear after launch.

Check back as Steam updates dates. For more hand-picked lists, browse games like the ones you love, or head to the Gamescape home page.

Questions and answers

What are the biggest upcoming RPG games on Steam?

Going by Steam's listings today, Phantom Blade Zero is dated Oct 28, 2026, Fable is dated Feb 23, 2027, and EXODUS is dated Apr 7, 2027. Lords of the Fallen II and Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy are listed as Coming soon, and Sea of Remnants is listed for 2027.

Which upcoming RPG games are open world?

Fable is described as an open-world action RPG, and Sea of Remnants is described as an open-world ocean journey. If you want open-world RPGs you can play right now, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Gothic 1 Remake and Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon are all out and rated Very Positive on Steam.

Are there upcoming RPG games with co-op?

Steam lists online co-op for Lords of the Fallen II, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and Witchbrook, which supports up to four players. Titan Quest II also has online co-op and is already available in Early Access. Most other games in this list are single-player only.

What does Coming soon mean on a Steam page?

It means the developer has not given Steam a specific release date, or has not made one public yet. Treat it as not released yet and not as a promise of a particular month. Wishlisting the game on Steam is the easiest way to be told when a date appears.

Which RPG should I play while I wait for new releases?

Several 2025 and 2026 releases are rated Very Positive on Steam. The Blood of Dawnwalker suits fans of dark fantasy action, Gothic 1 Remake suits open-world veterans, and DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined suits players who want an adventure they can play at their own pace.