>>719951435
You could still do something like limiting your strength for the damage you can do. If it's below a certain level you won't do any damage to a tougher enemy. Or you have to upgrade your equipment to a certain level.
I don't think it necessarily stops it from being an RPG just because skill can be involved enough that your stats don't matter as much. Stats are more fun when it just alters playstyle rather than being a win/lose determination.