Games of the Year

RPGFan Games of the Year 2023: Overall Awards

RPGFan Games of the Year 2023: Overall Awards

Welcome to RPGFan’s Games of the Year 2023!

And man, has it been a doozy. Is it the best year for RPGs…ever? Maybe. Time will tell. What we can say for sure is that this year has been absolutely stacked with fantastic games. Whether you’re a fan of more traditional turn-based goodness, more interested in action and spectacle, or if you just love an RPG that lets you choose your fate, there’s something excellent for everyone this year, and we’re excited to share our picks for the best in each category!

As in years past, along with presenting our own selection, we present yours as Readers’ Choice! In many cases, your voting was awfully similar to ours, but there are some interesting divergences as well.

Additionally, we have episodes of Retro Encounter and Rhythm Encounter (coming soon!) detailing our favorites of the year.

What are some of your picks? What did we get right? Where do you disagree? Be sure to let us know on TwitterFacebookInstagramThreads, Discord, or however you most enjoy interacting with us!

And if you want to see us gush about even more awesome 2023 RPGs, be sure to check out our individual Editors’ Awards, too!

Zach Wilkerson

Zach Wilkerson

After avidly following RPGFan for years, Zach joined as a Reviews Editor in 2018, and somehow finds himself helping manage the Features department now. When he's not educating the youth of America, he can often be heard loudly clamoring for Lunar 3 and Suikoden VI.