Today CRPG's take place in a variety of settings, including Steampunk, Science Fiction and

The majority of console RPG's are set in fictional worlds which the hero explores and ultimately saves throughout the course of the game. In most cases, especially in early CRPG's, the game takes place in a medieval fantasy setting, and feature common elements such as mythological monsters to fight

A CRPG often provides several different layers of travel in the form of localized maps in buildings, towns, or dungeons, as well as an overworld with an associated map. At the widest levels, an overlying world map is often used for traveling between countries, continents, or planets. At the beginning of the game, obstacles on the world map such as mountains, rivers, and deserts may prohibit the player from visiting an area until the player has obtained appropriate skills or vehicles.