RPG game with companions that feel like real people

RPGs sometimes it has that extra touch of finesse in its writing, which does sign incredibly relatable. Some of them could be inspired by real people. A brother, a neighbor, or just a passing stranger: Any of these could be one of the characters mentioned in this list.

From one of the top-rated modern RPGs to a game that has been plagued by rejection since its launch, each of these titles features characters who, despite the fictional tropes they carry as baggage, could very well be real people.

Baldur's Gate 3

There's something really deep about the characters in this title

What do a nasty vampire, a tormented infernal tiefling, a fallen noble, a sarcastic and cynical half-elf, a walking time bomb and an interplanetary intruder have in common? They are some of the most humane characters ever made into an RPG. If players decide to play as something that isn't The Dark Urge, that is because otherwise they're just cannon fodder.

Baldur's Gate 3's companions are arguably some of the best written of any D&D game ever made, and each of them have their own reasons for living and fighting for what's left of their humanity (yes, even Astarion). This is one of the games you must play if you want your companions to show their human side more than once.

Fallout 4

Has some of the most human characters in the series

A man who has lost everything leads innocent people to safety despite being the last of his battalion. A tormented reporter who wants to unearth the truth, no matter what. A robot that wants to become human, to improve medicine.

Each of these companions i Fallout 4 has a story to tell. Hardship, loss, survival, each story is a testament to what makes them human, even if one or two of them become synths. But that's only a problem if you're a fan of the Steel Brotherhood. The truth is: every character i Fallout 4 may well be your neighbor.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

Has some of the most underrated companions

SWTOR is an online multiplayer game born of the Old Republic Era games made by BioWare and Obsidian, and this game has what not all Star Wars games have are truly relatable companions. Knewfor example, a Twi'Lek slave is turned into a pilot and companion for a Sith Warrior character, and she is one of the game's most well-written characters.

All of her dialogue and her story progression lead to the player understanding what being a human (well, a Twi'Lek) really is. And if players aren't careful, she can push even the most evil Sith Lord into the Light Side (that's also an in-game possibility). Then you get Shae Vizla, Kira Carsen, Makoand so on. All of these characters are absolutely based on real people: they fail, they rise, they grow and they thrive, no matter what comes their way.

Final Fantasy 9

All misfits band together against evil

Final Fantasy IX has something very special that puts it a level above the average title of the franchise, and it's characters that have struggles like any human, despite their amazing looks (and amazing powers). Steiner has a conflict between duty and being a good guy, Vivi is pure existentialism (and so is Zidane), Dagger (Garnet) is a rebellion against authority, and Eiko symbolizes the struggle of loneliness and abandonment.

These are real people, companions who will band together against the impossible and thrive despite the odds being against them. FF9 is a story about being human in a broken world. One that every gamer should try to enjoy at least once.

Neverwinter Nights 2

Every companion can be your best friend

Despite being full of tropes and an almost forgotten game, Neverwinter Nights 2 is one of the masterpieces produced by Obsidian. It begins with a single premise: A villager can become a hero, given the right circumstances. This is evidenced by Bevil, one of the most infamous “village idiots” ever created, who proves to be one of the best companions in the story.

Casavir is also an excellent example: A man who renounces duty and honor in defense of the common people. Two different origins, but both meet at the end of the rope: To be heroes and bear the whole adventure without losing their humanity. That's what makes them so grounded, so relatable, so human.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

The fate of the world is at stake: but jokes are the best

Dragon Age: Inquisition has some of the best and most relatable characters in the series, and some of them could absolutely be real people. Take Sera for example, confused and quirky as she is; her motivations are truly human despite all appearances. Cassandra, beneath all the stiff armor she's donned, is an irrepressible romantic. Iron Bull is a big man-child who enjoys doing what he does best: fighting. But beneath his rough exterior lies a sensible philosopher and incredible drinking buddy.

Each partner in this quest for the survival of the sentient species in Thedas has a distinct, relatable quality that makes them quite human. Except for Solas, and we all know why he was so unbearably distant.

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Hate All You Want : It has two of the best characters in the franchise

Despite all the heat that Mass Effect: Andromeda has worn ever since its release, it remains one of the favorite entries in the series for some of its fans. Why is that so? Because it has some of the most relatable characters. Take Corafor example; her motivation is to have a house near a lake, grow some plants and have a relaxing life. Don't we all wish something similar?

Yayon the other hand, the fear of rejection is incarnate. Having grown up in a strict matriarchal environment, Jaal's fear of rejection and quest for recognition and acceptance is what drives him. Ironically, Jaal couldn't be more real as a “human”. Nothing is more relatable in this game than his background. If there is a reason Mass Effect: Andromeda should be replayed, it is the presence of these two characters.