ARPG
Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Video Game
| Stands for | Action role-playing game |
|---|---|
| Categories | Arts & Entertainment |
ARPG stands for Action role-playing game, a video game abbreviation.
RPG with real-time combat, where the player's own reflexes matter alongside character stats. The term often refers to loot-driven, top-down games such as Diablo and Path of Exile.
Example: Each new Diablo IV season brings ARPG fans back for another round of loot hunting.
Usage notes
Blizzard's Diablo (1996) set the template of fast clicking combat, randomized loot and dungeon runs. "Action RPG" is also used more broadly for games such as The Witcher 3 and Elden Ring.
Related abbreviations
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- AAA – Triple-A
- AO – Adults Only
- AOE – Area of effect
- ARG – Alternate reality game
- BR – Battle royale
- CERO – Computer Entertainment Rating Organization
- CRPG – Computer role-playing game
- DLC – Downloadable content
- DPS – Damage per second
- E – Everyone
- E10+ – Everyone 10+