Role-playing games can vary in appearance, but the player always assumes the role of fictional or real characters. The original role-playing games were tabletops, but the mainstay has expanded to video games as well. Role-playing games can be lengthy. In fact, players can pour hundreds of hours into a single role-playing game!

We’ve seen an abundance of PlayStation role-playing games over the years. With the PlayStation 4 coming to the end of its lifespan, now is a better time than ever to compile this list. You don’t need an internet connection. Here are the best offline role-playing games for the PlayStation 4.

11 The Outer Worlds

Obsidian Entertainment is no stranger to the role-playing game realm. They’re well-known for having spearheaded games like Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Pillars of Eternity, Fallout: New Vegas, and South Park: The Stick of Truth.

The Outer Worlds relies less on its cinematics, but more on its gameplay. The story is intriguing, and it’s one you can influence through dialogue choices. Rebuilding Earth’s colony proves to be an arduous task as you either join or work against The Board. The Outer Worlds is one of the best offline role-playing games that the PlayStation 4 has to offer.

10 Dark Souls III

8 Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of An Elusive Age

Fighting against various monsters, including a variety of enchanting dragons, makes Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age a joy to play. In this turn-based role-playing game, you rely on your companions to achieve objectives.

Embark on a journey to face a dark threat that is taking over the world. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a one-player game that will leave you speechless because of its twists and turns.

7 Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition

From the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 comes one of the best role-playing games fans have seen in a while. The definitive edition is captivating.

It includes at least thousands of changes to the gameplay. A reworked third act makes Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition an essential purchase for the PlayStation 4. The game is along the same lines as Diablo III, with an offline focus.

6 Horizon: Zero Dawn

With an action focus, this open-world role-playing game doesn’t contain many of the classic role-playing elements. It is unmistakenly a role-playing game because of its dialogue choices that allow you to influence the outcomes of the game.

To top things off, Horizon Zero Dawn contains a breathtaking world that will appeal to most. Horizon Zero Dawn is one PlayStation 4 exclusive is one role-playing game you can’t miss!

5 Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Monster Hunter World of 2017 is vastly different in comparison to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne today. This massive DLC expansion builds upon the original game with new monsters, weapons, armor, difficulty modes, an end game, and more.

The Monster Hunter World community has criticized the Iceborne expansion for its demanding PC requirements, among other reasons. What may have run at 60 frames per second could be reduced to 30 frames per second. Despite its flaws, Monster World: Iceborne is one of the best offline role-playing games on PlayStation 4.

4 Bloodborne

Bloodborne is another game on this list that is not a role-playing game in the traditional sense. It is largely action-oriented with some role-playing elements. Its role-playing elements include creating a character that you build and level-up throughout the game.

Also, you do quests, which is why it’s considered a role-playing game. Bloodborne is a challenging game that will throw seasoned gamers for a loop.

3 Final Fantasy VII Remake

The surreal setting of Final Fantasy VII Remake will leave you speechless. It’s set in a dystopian metropolis of Midgar, which is known for an imbalance between the poor and the rich.

The story tells a tale of corruption and retribution, as you play as protagonist Cloud Strife. Do you have what it takes to defeat the megacorporation Shinra?

2 Persona 5 Royal

The best role-playing games are the ones you never want to put down. Persona 5 Royal will take players, on average, over one-hundred hours to beat. Despite this, the playthrough will feel much shorter, considering how enjoyable the game is.

Playing as Joker, Persona 5 is a story-intensive turn-based role-playing game. The story involves Phantom Thieves and your three semesters at high school. This is a game you have to experience as it is one of the best the PlayStation 4 has to offer.

1 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is another fantastic offline PlayStation 4 game. The story is gripping, and the dialogue choices are abundant. You’ll exercise firm control over the outcomes of this role-playing game. Moreover, the combat system is so advanced that you will hardly want to put the game down.

The Witcher is a cultural symbol and many fans have fallen in love with the game’s characters. If you only decide to play one offline PlayStation 4 role-playing game, it has to be The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

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