Role-Playing Games (RPGs) for Kids

Last updated: July 17, 2025

An unlikely person that rises from the crowd to save the world. Guilds of warriors that take on monsters. Kids that train monsters to fight for them in battles. Role-playing games allow players the chance to step into the shoes of heroes and change their world. Even more important, role-playing games let the imagination of kids thrive, because they frequently allow players to customize the characters to be exactly who and what they'd like them to be (even making them be like themselves!). Below, we have a list of excellent role-playing games for all ages. If you're looking for a bit more action, check out our list of the Best Action Games for Kids, and if you'd rather not have violence in your games, check out our list of Nonviolent Video Games.