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The best JRPG games

Ranked on the Metacritic score where one exists, and on the number of Steam reviews where it doesn't — because a game judged by a hundred thousand players is not less known than one judged by twenty critics. Titles with neither are left out.

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon cover art

Yakuza: Like a Dragon202083/10027,928 reviewsRPG · AdventureBecome Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.

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Final Fantasy XVI202323,832 reviewsAction RPG · JRPGAn epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.

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Eastward202114,414 reviewsAdventure · Action RPGWelcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

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Fear & Hunger 2: Termina202214,092 reviewsHorror · RPGF&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!

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Persona5: The Phantom X202513,317 reviewsRPG · JRPG“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” The beloved RPG series with over 27 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!

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Chrono Trigger201112,089 reviewsJRPG · RPGThe timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…

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FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time202511,706 reviewsRPG · CasualStep into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition cover art

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition201910,718 reviewsJRPG · RPGWith engaging storylines, classic turn-based battles, and tons of Digimon to collect, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition delivers everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory.

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Monster Sanctuary201910,379 reviewsMetroidvania · Turn-Based TacticsMonster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.

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Winter Memories202410,331 reviewsFPS · RPGAfter the unforgettable summer memories you’ve made half a year ago, Yui, Rio, and Miyuki are back. With the change of seasons and the cold falling snow, a new page to your story is about to begin.

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Saihate Station202510,175 reviewsVisual Novel · HorrorAn exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

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Honkai Impact 3rd201610,012 reviewsAction · AdventureHonkai Impact 3rd - Ultimate anime action made real! HD cel-shading, infinite combos, explosive feedback... Experience next-gen real-time action! An original tale told across media, immersive stage events, star-studded voice cast... Become part of the legend!

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DragonSword : Awakening20269,817 reviewsAction · Open WorldExplore the anime-style open world of the Continent of Orbis, brought to life with Unreal Engine 5! Recruit unique companions, unleash spectacular Status Ailment tag-team action, and embark on an epic journey to save the world from the threat of a Dragon reawakened after 60 years.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name cover art

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name20239,063 reviewsAction · Beat 'em upERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.

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Cassette Beasts20238,935 reviewsJRPG · AdventureCollect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!

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Buy a Croquette!20248,385 reviewsPuzzle · JRPGMarch 2012, Nagano. The brave and clever high school girl, Chio Aozora, is facing a major crisis: she doesn’t have enough money to buy a croquette! Navigate through the streets and alleys of Nagano, interact with a variety of characters, solve complex puzzles, collect 380 yen, and buy a croquette!

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Hylics20158,300 reviewsIndie · RPGHylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance20247,777 reviewsJRPG · RPGBecome a mighty demigod and battle through a decimated Tokyo in a war between angels and demons. Make new allies along your journey, engage in intense, turn-based combat, recruit hundreds of demons and forge your own path to dictate the fate of all existence.

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Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy20247,687 reviewsBullet Hell · RogueliteTouhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE. Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

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Chained Echoes20227,669 reviewsRPG · JRPGTake up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

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BLACK SOULS20257,165 reviewsSouls-like · RPGLong, long ago, there existed a kingdom shrouded in dense mist: the Lost Empire. This mist twisted humans into terrifying beasts, plunging the world into despair. War raged endlessly. Heroes rose, seeking fame and glory. It is in this place you awaken—a nameless undead.

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Secrets of Grindea20246,981 reviewsAdventure · IndieSecrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!

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CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION20226,897 reviewsAction · RPGCRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.

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DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 220186,871 reviewsRPG · AdventureDRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.

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WitchSpring R20236,825 reviewsRPG · JRPGWitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!

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Azur Lane: Crosswave20196,538 reviewsRPG · ActionIn the middle of each nation's normal training routine, a Joint Military Exercise was enacted. A select few from each nation were chosen to participate in this rigorous event. But, how did this event come to be? Are there other ulterior motives at play?

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Coromon20226,281 reviewsJRPG · StrategyEmbark on a complete 30+ hour monster-taming RPG adventure, now remastered for PC! Catch and train more than 100 Coromon, explore six diverse regions, and master strategic turn-based battles as you unravel a mystery that could change Velua forever.

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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA20176,157 reviewsRPG · JRPGYs returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

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Word Game20225,928 reviewsPuzzle · Choose Your Own AdventureWord game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!

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SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition20165,730 reviewsRPG · Action2026, Sword Art: Origin, a new VRMMORPG has emerged. Kirito meets a mysterious NPC and receives a cryptic message. This game is definitively not the same as the one he escaped years ago…

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Valkyria Chronicles 420185,674 reviewsStrategy · RPGA Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War! Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight in a desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory.

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NTE: Neverness to Everness20265,656 reviewsOpen World · RPGNTE is a supernatural urban open-world RPG developed by Hotta Studio. Your story begins in Hethereau as an unlicensed anomaly hunter. Team up with a diverse cast of companions, each with unique abilities, to unravel the city's mysteries.

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Epic Battle Fantasy 520185,624 reviewsJRPG · IndieA turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!

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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles20255,607 reviewsTurn-Based Strategy · Turn-Based TacticsFeaturing fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.

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Super Robot Wars 3020215,597 reviewsStrategy · RPG30 years on, the battle for our world's future continues. Super Robot Wars is a tactical RPG that brings characters and robots from a variety of mecha anime together to battle their mutual foes.

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Battle Chasers: Nightwar20175,572 reviewsRPG · JRPGBattle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

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Felvidek20245,541 reviewsRPG · JRPGIn Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol. Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land.

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Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling20195,185 reviewsRPG · JRPGFollow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

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Cloud Meadow20205,122 reviewsFarming Sim · RPGEqual parts farming simulator & turn-based RPG, Cloud Meadow lets you romance monsterfolk, cook tasty dishes, and explore uncharted lands!

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel20175,117 reviewsJRPG · RPGAt Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

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