Action RPGs (ARPGs): Action RPGs combine elements of traditional RPGs with real-time action gameplay. Players control characters in fast-paced combat scenarios, utilizing weapons, skills, and abilities to defeat enemies and progress through the game. Examples include the Diablo series, Dark Souls, and The Witcher series.

Turn-Based RPGs: Turn-based RPGs feature strategic, turn-based combat mechanics, where players take turns executing actions in battles. These games often emphasize party management, character customization, and tactical decision-making. Examples include the Final Fantasy series, Pokemon games, and Original Sin series.

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs): MMORPGs are online multiplayer games where players interact with thousands of other players in a persistent virtual world. Players create and customize their characters, complete quests, explore vast environments, and engage in cooperative and competitive gameplay activities. Examples include World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, and The Elder Scrolls Online.

Tactical RPGs (TRPGs): Tactical RPGs focus on strategic, grid-based combat systems, where players control characters and units on a battlefield. These games often emphasize positioning, terrain effects, and resource management to achieve victory. Examples include the Fire Emblem series, XCOM series, and Disgaea series.

Open-World RPGs: Open-world RPGs feature expansive, non-linear game worlds for players to explore freely. Players can undertake quests, interact with NPCs, discover hidden secrets, and shape their own adventures. These games often offer a high degree of player agency and immersion. Examples include The Elder Scrolls series, Fallout series, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Dungeon Crawlers: Dungeon crawlers are RPGs focused on exploring labyrinthine dungeons, battling monsters, and uncovering treasures. These games often feature top-down or first-person perspectives, randomized levels, and loot-based progression systems. Examples include the Diablo series, Torchlight series, and Darkest Dungeon.

Roguelikes and Roguelites: Roguelikes and roguelites are RPG subgenres characterized by procedural generation, permadeath, and randomized gameplay elements. Players navigate through challenging dungeons or environments, with each playthrough offering a unique experience. Examples include Rogue Legacy, Spelunky, and Hades.