role-playing video game

A party of characters approaching a monster in Legend of Grimrock (2012)

Role-playing video games (RPGs), also known as computer role-playing games (CRPGs), comprise a broad video game genre generally defined by a detailed story and character advancement (often through increasing characters' levels or other skills). Role-playing games almost always feature combat as a defining feature and traditionally used turn-based combat; however, modern role-playing games commonly feature real-time action combat or even non-violent forms of conflict resolution (with some eschewing combat altogether). Furthermore, many games have incorporated role-playing elements such as character advancement and quests while remaining within other genres.