4. Kenshi

Kenshi Trailer

IF you’re looking to mix things up and play something a little different than the typical medieval style RPG or Fantasy RPG than this game is probably well worth checking out. Kenshi is set in a world where you are not the chosen one. You aren’t famous or special or even strong, for that matter. Whatever your character is, you have to work to make them that way.

The game is a sandbox style open world game. It is also a “sword-punk” game. This means that it utilizes machines and swords all at once. Don’t look for magic wielders here either. This is a game where you have to get into fights and battles and work for your levels and customized armors and weapons.  

The game is very open-ended and you choose where it goes. You can build cities and protect people from the dangers of the open wastelands such as the bandits and the cannibals. You can go it alone and be a solitary farmer. You can even resign yourself to a life of slavery. But be warned: no matter which path you take those bandits and cannibals are still out there and wanting to kill you.

Your character has to put in the hours of training to become a fighter. He must sneak everywhere to be a skilled assassin or ninja. And, of course, must craft and harvest from the earth to create anything at all. And that’s a skill to develop as well.

There’s no rest for the wicked or the good if you wanna be any good at this game.

Kenshi Gameplay

Use crafting stations to up your building capabilities

Build your town and make sure it’s well defended