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Best 1 Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger, released in 1995, remains a pinnacle of the JRPG genre and a masterclass in time travel storytelling. Players journey across multiple eras to prevent a world-ending catastrophe, intera...

10.0 Brilliant
2 Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

Dragon Quest XI S is a triumphant return to form for the beloved franchise. This definitive edition enhances the original with improved graphics, a faster battle pace, and a wealth of additional conte...

9.8 Brilliant
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3 Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Civilization VI is the definitive 4X experience, tasking players with guiding a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Its 'unstacked' city system, where districts are placed on the m...

9.8 Brilliant
4 Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 is a landmark CRPG from Larian Studios, offering an unparalleled Dungeons & Dragons 5e experience. Its deep, reactive narrative branches based on player choices, companion relationship...

9.8 Brilliant
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5 Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy X

Final Fantasy X marked a significant shift for the series, introducing fully voiced characters and a more cinematic presentation. The game follows Tidus and Yuna as they journey across Spira, battlin...

9.5 Brilliant
6 XCOM 2 Collection
XCOM 2 Collection
From $29.99

XCOM 2 is the premier tactical turn-based combat game on mobile. You lead a resistance force against an alien occupation, managing your base, researching technology, and commanding soldiers in high-st...

9.5 Brilliant
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7 Slay the Spire
Slay the Spire

The game that defined the roguelike deckbuilding genre. Players choose one of four unique characters, each with their own card pool, and ascend a spire of procedurally generated combats, events, and m...

9.5 Brilliant
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8 The Battle of Polytopia
The Battle of Polytopia
Free Plan Available From Free (inapp purchases for additional tribes)

The Battle of Polytopia is a brilliant, minimalist 4X strategy game that distills the genre down to its most essential elements. You choose a tribe and compete to dominate a procedurally generated map...

9.4 Excellent
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9 Pokémon X and Y
Pokémon X and Y
From Varies (Historical MSRP $39.99)

Pokémon X and Y marked a significant leap for the series, introducing fully 3D graphics and a new region to explore. The game features a compelling story, a wide variety of Pokémon to collect, and eng...

9.2 Excellent
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10 Hitman GO
Hitman GO
Free Plan Available From Free (limited levels) / $4.99 USD (full game, prices vary by region)

Hitman GO is a brilliant turn-based puzzle game that reimagines the Hitman franchise as a board game. You navigate through fixed paths, avoiding guards and using gadgets to reach your target. The game...

9.2 Excellent
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11 Civilization VI
Civilization VI

Civilization VI is the definitive 4X experience on mobile, bringing the full PC version to tablets and phones. Players lead a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age, managing diplomacy...

9.2 Excellent
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12 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a massive JRPG and the latest mainline entry in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series. It continues the story of Ichiban Kasuga and features the return of Kazuma Kiryu in a...

9.2 Excellent
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13 Cardinal Quest 2
Cardinal Quest 2

Cardinal Quest 2 is a streamlined, grid-based roguelike that focuses on fast-paced, tactical combat. It features a variety of character classes, each with unique abilities and playstyles. The games mi...

9.1 Excellent
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14 Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal

Persona 5 Royal is an enhanced version of the stylish Japanese RPG from Atlus. It masterfully blends traditional dungeon-crawling, turn-based combat with a life simulation social link system. Players...

9.0 Excellent
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15 NetHack
NetHack

NetHack is a foundational classic of the roguelike genre, known for its incredible depth and complexity. It features a vast world, a huge array of items, and a surprisingly detailed simulation of phys...

8.9 Very Good
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16 Door Kickers
Door Kickers

Door Kickers is a top-down tactical shooter that emphasizes careful planning and execution. Players control a SWAT team breaching and clearing rooms, requiring precise coordination and strategic use o...

8.9 Very Good
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17 Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999

Reverse: 1999 is a stylish, narrative-heavy turn-based RPG set in a world where history is being rewritten. It features a unique 'card-based' combat system that requires strategic planning and resourc...

8.9 Very Good
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18 Another Eden
Another Eden

Another Eden is a love letter to classic JRPGs like Chrono Trigger. It features a sprawling, time-traveling narrative written by Masato Kato. Unlike most mobile RPGs, it is a single-player experience...

8.9 Very Good
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19 Xenogears
Xenogears

A cult classic that delves into complex themes of philosophy and psychology, Xenogears offers a rich narrative intertwined with mecha battles. Its unique storytelling and deep character development ha...

8.9 Very Good
20 Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny
Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is a vibrant and over-the-top tactical RPG known for its absurd humor and deep customization options. Players control Zed, a zombie prince destined to bring about the ap...

8.8 Very Good
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21 Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a surprisingly excellent and accessible turn-based strategy game. Combining the charm of the Mario universe with the tactical depth of XCOM-style combat, players cont...

8.8 Very Good
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22 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
Tactics Ogre: Reborn

Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a complete remake of the classic Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. It features a gripping story of political intrigue and war, with branching storylines and moral choices th...

8.7 Very Good
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23 Disciples II: Dark Prophecy
Disciples II: Dark Prophecy

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy is a classic dark fantasy turn-based strategy game. Players command legions of undead, demons, and other dark creatures across a bleak and atmospheric world. The game featu...

8.7 Very Good
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24 Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is a deep, tactical turn-based game set in the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40k. You command a squad of Adeptus Mechanicus tech-priests as they explore a mysterious alie...

8.7 Very Good
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25 Total War: Warhammer III
Total War: Warhammer III

Total War: Warhammer III is the culmination of a massive trilogy, blending turn-based empire management with epic, large-scale real-time battles. Set in the rich Warhammer Fantasy universe, it feature...

8.7 Very Good
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26 Persona 5
Persona 5

Persona 5 established a new standard for the series with its striking visual style, captivating soundtrack, and compelling narrative about a group of teenage thieves fighting against corruption. The g...

8.7 Very Good
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27 Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII

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...

8.7 Very Good
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28 Pocket Roguelike
Pocket Roguelike

Pocket Roguelike is a faithful recreation of the classic ASCII roguelikes, offering a pure and challenging experience. It features a vast array of monsters, items, and spells, all rendered in a minima...

8.6 Very Good
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29 War of the Roses
War of the Roses

This 1994 film is a darkly comedic take on divorce, following a wealthy couple whose bitter separation escalates into a destructive and increasingly violent battle for their possessions. Michael Dougl...

8.6 Very Good
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30 Wasteland 3
Wasteland 3

Wasteland 3 is a post-apocalyptic RPG that builds upon the legacy of the original Wasteland games. Players lead a squad of Rangers through a frozen Colorado, making difficult choices that impact the f...

8.6 Very Good
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