Of Ash & Steel is an action-RPG built with the express intention of making a game inspired by classic RPGs from the 2000s. Think The Witcher, Fable, and the Gothic series, amongst others. We took our first look and found its medieval fantasy features to be a bit generic, but it has potential.
MC-kun does not sound like he measures up to The Dude. That sounds like the weakest part so far, which is unfortunate.