| Meaning | Role-playing game |
|---|---|
| Type | Acronym |
| Usage | General (not just online) |
| Comments | In video game terminology, "RPG" stands for role-playing game. An RPG is a type of adventure game in which you take on the role of a character and complete various missions or conquests. Some popular examples of RPGs include Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft, and Final Fantasy. Everyone knows that Final Fantasy III for Super Nintendo was the best RPG of all time. |
| Example | "Which RPG did you like better: Mass Effect or Elder Scrolls?" |
| Updated | September 28, 2016 |