Several outlets have published lists of the best role-playing games (RPGs) from the last 15 years, with some focusing on specific sub-genres like open-world fantasy RPGs and others ranking the best RPGs of all time. The lists appear to cover a range of time periods, including the last 5 years and the period from 2010 to 2019. The specific games included on these lists vary, with some outlets highlighting individual titles from 2023 and 2024, while others provide more comprehensive rankings.