Best RPG Cities Inspired by Real-World Cultures Like Clair Obscur's Lumiere

GameRant highlighted RPG cities inspired by real-world cultures, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Lumiere as the lead example.

Lumiere is described as a French-inspired city shaped by Belle Époque aesthetics and other real cultural influences.

The article also points to cities like Saint Denis in Red Dead Redemption 2 and Val Royeaux in Dragon Age: Inquisition.

The takeaway: borrowing from real places and cultures can make fictional game cities feel more believable, distinctive, and memorable.