A role-playing video game is a genre of video game that allows the player to take on the role of a character within the game world. There are many different names that can be used to describe this genre of games, including RPGs, action RPGs, adventure RPGs, interactive fiction, and open-world games. RPGs are often considered highly immersive, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the game world, and usually feature intricate plots, deep character customisation, and a wide variety of quests and missions. Whether you know them as RPGs or adventure games, this genre is popular among gamers of all ages and interests.