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Fantasy games take you away from any semblance of the real world, instead trading in unique worlds and universes, often featuring magic, but sometimes lean into fantasy technology as well. These games are often in the RPG genre, and many of them feature open-worlds as well. The most important and defining aspect of fantasy games are their settings though, featuring magical creatures and special powers.
There are tons of fantastic offerings, but we’ve narrowed it down to 15 of the best fantasy games. While we tried to get a nice mix of titles on the list, we’ve focused on more modern games, since those are readily available to pick up and play on modern platforms.