Top 12 Best Dragon Games in The World

Updated:

27 Mar 2020

12. Dragon Rage (PS2, PC)

Dragon Rage gameplay

The objective of Dragon Rage is well…to rage. Play as a dragon whose sole mission is to devour villagers and rampage in a campaign of mass destruction on a mountain-top village.

Raging 101: In true Dragon Rage fashion, rampage and wreak havoc in a campaign of destruction.

Torment: Dragon Rage requires players to set their sights on villages to destroy.

11. HOARD (PS3, PSP, PC)

HOARD gameplay

In HOARD, players take on the role of the dragon whose main mission is to bring towns to chaos. Burn castles, kidnap their princesses, scorch their knights, and most importantly, take all of their gold to become a true hoarder.

The Golden Promise: Players must wreak havoc to earn gold in HOARD.

Wreaking Havoc: In order to become a true HOARDER, players must scorch the foes that get in the way of their precious gold.

10. Dragon Age: Origins (PS3, X Box 360, PC)

Dragon Age: Origins gameplay

As one of the last of a legendary order of warriors, players must work to reunite a world torn by civil strife in Dragon Age: Origins. Travel to various lands, make difficult moral choices that unfold a crucial story, and work to restore the world to order with an epic final battle against the infamous archdemon.

Fanning the Flames: It goes without saying that players of Dragon Age: Origins have one promised foe… dragons, of course.

A Creature of Old: Pictured above, Flemeth is among those that players must defeat.

9. Neverwinter (PS4, XBO, PC)

Neverwinter gameplay

Journey to the forgotten realm of Dungeons and Dragons in Neverwinter, where players must save a city headed for destruction. Experience the classical elements of role-playing games with exciting storylines and action-based combat in Neverwinter, where the descent into chaos has only just begun.

A Battle of Will: In Neverwinter, players will have their fair share of battles that will test their ability to withstand dragons of all levels (and sizes).

Fight to survive: Neverwinter takes a creative approach with a unique set of enemies.

8. Lord of the Rings Online (PC)

Lord of the Rings Online gameplay

Explore J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle Earth from the ruins of Weathertop to the dark Mines of Moria in Lord of the Rings Online. Create a fellowship among other players, engage in exciting battles, undertake epic adventures, and even battle against other players as a servant of Sauron in the realm of Middle Earth.

A Warm Welcome: Dragons are among the many enemies in LOTRO.

A Familiar Face: Vethúg Wintermind is a known enemy of Middle Earth.

7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (PC, PS3, X Box 360)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition gameplay

This edition of The Elder Scrolls continues the battle against the Dragonborn. However, the Skyrim Special Edition introduces new graphics, environments, characters, and gameplay, and most importantly, mods that will ensure a more enhanced, visually pleasing epic adventure.

The Hunt: Skyrim players can expect an onslaught of foes, including high-level bosses.

Heatwaves: Skyrim tests player’s ability to withstand the heat.

6. The Elder Scrolls Online - Elsweyr (PS4, XBO, PC)

The Elder Scrolls Online - Elsweyr gameplay

Venture to and defend the Khajit homeland, Elsweyr, from an onslaught of dragons (even the kind that fall from the sky). In this expansion of the classic RPG, players must take up arms again to defend Elsweyr, uncover a year-long epic tale, and even master the power of the dead with a newly added necromancy class.

Turned to ash: Elsweyr’s dragons are known to leave a path of destruction in their wake.

The inferno: Elsweyr challenges players with difficult enemies and even more difficult battles.

5. Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition (PC)

Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition gameplay

How far are you willing to go to escape? Imprisoned and tortured in the wizard Irenicus’ stronghold, players are left with two options: resist your dark destiny or embrace your birthright as the new Lord of Murder. Explore dungeons, form new allies, form parties, and dictate your own fate in this classic RPG.

Flames of Fury: Baldur’s Gates dragons come in the form of bosses that require tactical approaches.

A classical enemy: Baldur’s Gate 2 brings back the classical party system to defeat high-level enemies, including high level, dragon bosses.

4. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (PC, Switch, X Box 360, XBO, PS3)

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen gameplay

Become the Arisen, a dragon slayer chosen to save the world of Gransys from an oncoming apocalypse and face the fire breathing dragon terrorizing the lands known as Grigori. The Dark Arisen expansion adds new content including the Bitterblack isle and a new final boss, but the objective remains the same: defeat dragons and other foe, explore detailed worlds, and undertake quests to uncover a lingering conspiracy.

Dark fire: In Dark Arisen, players must face the flames head-on.

Trying times: Dark Arisen tests player’s abilities to withstand battle with some of Gransys’ greatest foes.

3. ARK: Survival Evolved (PC, Switch, XBO, PS4)

ARK: Survival Evolved gameplay

ARK: Survival invites players to test their survival skills. It is a battle of will (and skill) when stranded on a mysterious island. Hunt prey, gather resources, breed creatures of the land, and team up with other players as you work to become the ultimate survivor.

Fiery Fury: The dragons of ARK bring the heat with ferocious flame.

An enemy of great stature: ARK presents the challenge of survival with a variety of dragons of all colors, shapes, and sizes.

2. World of Warcraft (PC)

World of Warcraft gameplay

Join the fight for Azeroth in this epic MMORPG in which players have the option to choose their own race and unfold their own storyline. With its tactical dungeons, expansive world map, and intricate storyline, World of Warcraft invites all to partake in the battle for a world divided.

A battle of will: Deathwing is a renown dragon boss known to give players an anticipated thrill.

A classical slaughter: For years, this classic RPG has presented quite the challenge with an array of boss fights, among them the revered Onyxia.

1. Monster Hunter World (PC, PS4, XBO)

Monster Hunter World gameplay

Enter the world of monster hunting in a land known as the New World. Monster Hunter World allows players to join a Research Commission out to uncover a migration known as the Elder Crossing, involving a species of elder dragons. Explore vast lands, uncover footprints and other clues, acquire specialized tools, and become the ultimate dragon hunter.