Best JRPG

Mother 3 is a 2006 role-playing game for the Game Boy Advance, serving as the concluding installment in the Mother series. The narrative centers on Lucas and his companions who confront an invading fo...

Final Fantasy VII revolutionized the JRPG genre with its groundbreaking 3D graphics (for its time) and a deeply emotional story centered around Cloud Strife and the fight against Shinra Corporation. T...

The enhanced version of Persona 4, set in the rural town of Inaba. It features a compelling murder mystery where players must uncover the truth behind supernatural occurrences. The game is praised for...

Final Fantasy VI is a masterpiece JRPG that represents the pinnacle of the 16-bit era. It features a sprawling narrative with a large, well-developed ensemble cast, each with unique abilities and pers...

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a 2024 role-playing game created by Studio Zero and published by Sega. Initially announced in 2016 as Project Re:Fantasy, the title launched across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5...

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues the acclaimed remake project, expanding the world and deepening the narrative. With stunning visuals, a refined combat system, and a vast open world to explore, Re...

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride is a 1992 role-playing game developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix for the Super Famicom. It serves as the fifth main entry within the Dragon Quest seri...

Often cited as one of the best orchéstral JRPGs ever made, Final Fantasy X features a linear but deeply emotional journey. Its Active Time Battle system provides a perfect balance between strategy and...

Widely regarded as the pinnacle of the series, Dragon Quest XI S combines breathtaking visuals with a sprawling, emotional narrative. It features a refined turn-based combat system and massive explora...

Fire Emblem Awakening is a tactical role-playing game for the Nintendo 3DS, released in 2012 and 2013. The game utilizes grid-based battles where players control units strategically against enemies. I...

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is a 2004 role-playing game developed by Level-5 and published by Square Enix. Initially released on PlayStation 2, it marked the series’ eighth installme...

Xenoblade Chronicles is an action role-playing game developed for the Wii and later ported to multiple Nintendo platforms. The game features an open world divided into zones, alongside a real-time com...

A ground-up remake of the original Persona 3, featuring updated graphics, a revamped combat system, and an expanded story. It retains the haunting atmosphere of the original while modernizing the mech...

The *Final Fantasy VII Remake* is a stunning reimagining of the classic RPG, seamlessly blending turn-based combat with dynamic action sequences. Set in Midgar, players control Cloud Strife and his pa...

A love letter to the orignal Final Fantasy games, IX blends traditional fantasy tropes with a unique, whimsical orchéstral atmosphere. It features a deep turn-based system and a cast of characters tha...

Dragon Quest III is a 1988 role-playing game developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix, initially for the Family Computer (Famicom). It was subsequently released on NES and has undergone multiple re...

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a 2019 tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems with Koei Tecmo’s involvement. It represents the sixteenth installment in the Fire Emblem series and mar...

The original Persona 4 provides a fantastic mystery experience in a rural Japanese town. It focuses on the bond between friends as they investigate supernatural crimes. While it lacks the expanded con...

The definitive modern Monster Hunter experience. Sunbreak expands on the Rise foundation with a dynamic 'Floors' system and high-intensity combat. It excels in movement fluidity, offering some of the...

Terranigma is a 1995 Super Nintendo RPG where Ark guides the Earth’s rebirth from primordial life to its current state. Developed by Quintet with character design by Kamui Fujiwara, it follows this na...

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an action role-playing game developed by Monolith Soft for the Nintendo Switch. The title expands upon the open-world Xenoblade Chronicles series, incorporating elements from...

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade is a 2003 tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems for the Game Boy Advance. Serving as the seventh title in the Fire Emblem series, it followed *The...

Grandia is a Sega Saturn RPG developed by Game Arts, initially released in Japan in 1997. Subsequent ports to PlayStation followed in 1999 with localized English versions through Sony Computer Enterta...

Secret of Mana is a 1993 action role-playing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System developed by Square. It serves as a sequel to Seiken Densetsu, initially marketed under the Mana series na...

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is a 2005 tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and Nintendo SPD for the GameCube. The ninth main Fire Emblem title, it features gameplay centered o...

While not a Final Fantasy title, this is the spiritual ancestor and highest-quality tactical RPG in the genre. It offers a massive scale of choice, where your decisions fundamentally alter the world s...

The most modern entry in the franchise, Tales of Arise serves as a stunning evolution of the series. It features a revamped combat system that blends real-time movement with tactical strikes and high-...

Shining Force II is a 1993 tactical RPG for the Sega Genesis featuring expansive exploration and freedom of movement compared to its predecessor. The game lacks a chapter system, allowing players to r...

Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town is a Game Boy Advance title developed by Marvelous Interactive, initially released in 2003 as a remake of Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. The game features farming...