Best RPGs to Play While You Exercise

Our top rated RPGs for a treadmill or exercise bike. Want more? Browse every review or see our overall best of list.

  1. Brotato

    Brotato 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Brotato is a wild ride from start to finish. Its unique premise and fast-paced action keep players hooked, with each run offering something new and...

  2. Vampire Survivors

    Vampire Survivors 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Vampire Survivors provides a highly engaging gameplay experience. The game is filled with fast-paced action, requiring quick reflexes and strategic decision-making.

  3. Terraria

    Terraria 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Terraria’s gameplay is incredibly engaging. The essence of the game lies in exploration, building, and battling, making the time fly by without feeling like a...

  4. Stardew Valley

    Stardew Valley 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Stardew Valley is a charming indie farming simulation game that has captured the hearts of gamers with its delightful pixel art, soothing soundtrack, and immersive...

  5. Warframe

    Warframe 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    Warframe is an exhilarating free-to-play action RPG that has garnered a massive following since its initial release in 2013.

  6. Don't Starve Together

    Don't Starve Together 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    Don't Starve Together masterfully combines elements of survival, strategy, and crafting.

  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    Fallout: New Vegas 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Fallout: New Vegas is a celebrated addition to the post-apocalyptic RPG genre, offering a world rich in detail, engaging quests, and an immersive narrative.

  8. Castle Crashers

    Castle Crashers 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Castle Crashers takes players on a whimsical journey through a colorful medieval world packed with frantic combat and amusing antics.

  9. Gunfire Reborn

    Gunfire Reborn 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Gunfire Reborn is an innovative, first-person shooter (FPS) that blends action and RPG elements into a vibrant, roguelite package.

  10. Path of Exile

    Path of Exile 2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    Path of Exile (PoE) is not just another action RPG; it's a treasure trove of complexity and depth that will keep you hooked for hours....

  11. Valheim

    Valheim 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Valheim has taken the gaming world by storm since its early access release, combining exploration, crafting, and combat in a beautifully rendered Norse-inspired world.

  12. Project Zomboid

    Project Zomboid 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    When it comes to balancing exercise and immersive gaming, Project Zomboid stands out as a post-apocalyptic survival RPG that demands not just attention, but a...

  13. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

    Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    The gameplay in Divinity: Original Sin 2 is engaging and rich, allowing players to lose themselves in its world.

  14. DAVE THE DIVER

    DAVE THE DIVER 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Dive into a unique blend of adventure and management in DAVE THE DIVER, a game that takes you beneath the waves and pulls you into...

  15. Path of Exile 2

    Path of Exile 2 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    Path of Exile 2 takes the already-exceptional world of its predecessor and expands it into a new realm of immersive, action-packed gameplay.

  16. Grim Dawn

    Grim Dawn 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Grim Dawn is an action RPG that has been captivating players since its release in 2016.

  17. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an intriguing title that combines atmospheric storytelling with engaging gameplay, ideal for those looking to enjoy their gaming while keeping...

  18. Trove

    Trove 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    Trove, the blocky MMORPG developed by Trion Worlds, invites players into a vibrant voxel world filled with adventure, crafting, and exploration.

  19. Dragon's Dogma 2

    Dragon's Dogma 2 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Capcom's highly anticipated sequel, Dragon's Dogma 2, once again immerses players in a sprawling fantasy world filled with impressive lore, engaging combat, and a diverse...

  20. Clicker Heroes

    Clicker Heroes 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Clicker Heroes is an addictive incremental game where you tap your way through vast worlds, defeating monsters, unlocking heroes, and continually accumulating gold.

  21. Core Keeper

    Core Keeper 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Core Keeper is an innovative indie game that takes players deep underground into an expansive cavern filled with mystery and adventure.

  22. Inkbound

    Inkbound 2.65/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Inkbound captivates players with its intriguing narrative and creative world-building.

  23. Hades

    Hades 2.65/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Hades provides a highly engaging gameplay experience. The storyline is filled with mythological intrigue and unexpected turns, keeping players engrossed from beginning to end.

  24. Hades II

    Hades II 2.65/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Hades II provides an incredibly engaging gameplay experience.

  25. Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth

    Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth 2.35/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth delivers a highly engaging gameplay experience.