The Best Classic RPG Games

Update : Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles added at rank #1.
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Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles (2023)

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ps2 PC Windows Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

Enjoy the next verse of Marl Kingdom adventures with Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess and Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom! Join Kururu, the daughter of Cornet and Ferdinand, as she pursues her dreams of true love, and experience these classic RPGs in full forte as they take center stage! With improved visuals, a heart-warming story, a charming soundtrack, and an emotional conclusion, Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles comes ready to win your heart as it makes its welcome western debut!

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  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • battle
  • jrpg
  • combat
  • fast-forward
  • auto-battle
  • adventure
  • classic

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Sea Of Stars (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

Dive into Sea of Stars, a modernized RPG adventure with a nostalgic charm. Engage in turn-based combat, explore a seamless world, and join original characters on a captivating journey. Sync your actions with animations for maximum impact and enjoy activities like sailing, cooking, and playing tabletop games. With its beautiful pixel art and engaging story, Sea of Stars is a must-play for fans of the genre.


What we like:
  • Excellent music and overall art
  • Engaging combat with unique mechanics
  • Simple yet impactful story
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Well-designed levels and puzzles
What could be improved:
  • Initial poor writing quality
  • Limited character movesets
  • Some issues with the lock system
  • Generic equipment and lack of buffs
  • Collectibles tied to true ending can be tedious

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • classic
  • retro
  • pixel
  • combat
  • battle

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Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection (2023)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into the electrifying world of Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1! Unleash your ultimate deck of special moves in grid-based battles, explore the net for rare BattleChips, and fight network crime with Lan Hikari and MegaMan.EXE. With improved graphics, engaging gameplay, and a jammin' soundtrack, this action-packed collection will keep you on the edge of your seat!

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What we like:
  • Nostalgic gameplay
  • Enhanced online features
  • Improved graphics and music
  • Polished story and balanced gameplay
  • Unique playstyles with style changes
What could be improved:
  • Confusing maps
  • Lack of quality of life improvements
  • Inability to play offline

  • rpg
  • battle
  • grid
  • card
  • online
  • compilation
  • dungeon
  • classic
  • trading
  • sprite
  • combat
  • retro
  • platform
  • real-time
  • action

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Gedonia (2022)

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PC Windows

Gadania is a single-player open world sandbox RPG where you can explore a sprawling world, take on quests and participate in activities like mining, chopping down trees, leatherworking and hunting. You can also engage in battles with epic bosses for unique loot.

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What we like:
  • Unique loot system
  • Epic bosses
  • Interesting skill tree system
  • Freedom to explore
  • Great animations
What could be improved:
  • Clunky combat controls ( mage is better for now )
  • Limited guidance from the game

  • open-world
  • magic
  • crafting
  • dragon
  • character
  • beautiful
  • medieval
  • customization
  • rpg
  • third-person
  • exploration
  • classic
  • choices
  • fantasy
  • atmospheric

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Disney Mirrorverse (2022)

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IOS iPhone Android

New Guardians. Sally and Frozone are entering the Mirrorverse. Bug fixes and improvements to Rift Raids. Other improvements and bug fixes.

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  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • battle
  • real-time
  • fight
  • action
  • classic
  • combat
  • alternate
  • team
  • boss
  • action-ready
  • resource
  • limited-time

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Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster (2022)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • pixel
  • dungeon
  • jrpg
  • auto-battle
  • classic
  • battle
  • class
  • empire
  • nostalgia
  • emotional
  • 2d
  • remake
  • narrative

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ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game (2021)

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Linux series s series x Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

Atom RPG is an old school post-apocalyptic game set in Russia. The character creation is reminiscent of games like Fallout, with skills, stats and traits that affect the game's difficulty. Combat is turn-based and action point based, while crafting gives players the chance to create objects using various pieces of rubbish found in the wasteland. There are plenty of NPCs with their own stories, as well as a main storyline to follow.


What we like:
  • Rich character customization options
  • Turn-based combat system
  • Variety of NPCs with stories
  • Crafting system based on scavenging for resources
  • Main storyline and side quests
What could be improved:
  • Aiming at body parts rarely has an effect
  • Speechcraft skills are essential for success in some situations
  • Some NPCs have more personality than others

  • rpg
  • post-apocalyptic
  • turn-based
  • old-school
  • isometric
  • atom
  • classic
  • survival
  • combat

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Eastward (2021)

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Android Mac OS PC Windows

Eastward is an enthralling post-apocalyptic RPG that allows you to play as two unlikely heroes, John and Sam, on a mission to redeem themselves. The game's stunning visuals, captivating story, and simple yet enjoyable combat mechanics make it an RPG worth playing. The mini-games, interesting NPCs, and cooking mechanics all contribute to the game's depth and replayability. However, the absence of a chapter select option and repeated play-throughs can be a downside. Nevertheless, Eastward is a fantastic RPG that should be on every RPG lover's list.


What we like:
  • Simple yet enjoyable combat mechanics
  • Interesting NPCs and mini-games
  • Well-integrated cooking mechanics
  • Stunning visuals
  • Captivating storyline
What could be improved:
  • No chapter select option
  • Lack of variety on repeated play-throughs
  • Lots of cutscenes
  • Precision aiming can be challenging

  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • pixel
  • japanese
  • puzzle
  • post-apocalyptic
  • jrpg
  • boss
  • shanghai
  • combat
  • narrative
  • classic
  • adventure
  • turn-based
  • zelda

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ATOM RPG Trudograd (2021)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

ATOM RPG: Trudograd is a turn-based post-apocalyptic roleplaying game, which continues the story of ATOM RPG as a stand-alone sequel/expansion, and follows the traditions set by classic cRPGs such as the early Fallout and Wasteland titles.


  • rpg
  • post-apocalyptic
  • turn-based
  • old-school
  • atom
  • isometric
  • classic
  • survival
  • immersive
  • sandbox
  • open-world
  • roleplaying
  • stand-alone
  • combat

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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous (2021)

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PC Windows Mac OS Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Xbox One Playstation 5

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a classic party-based cRPG developed by Owlcat Games. Take part in a century-long conflict between mortals, demons and other celestial parties and save the region of Mendev or even the entirety of Golarion. Unlock tremendous Mythic powers to set in motion a chain of events that has a chance to end this conflict once and for all.


What we like:
  • Over 1000 spells
  • Feats and abilities to choose from
  • Flexible difficulty settings
  • Extensive character customization
  • Mounted combat
  • Streamlined Kingdom Management system
  • Turn-based tactical mode for armies
What could be improved:
  • Character creation can be overwhelming
  • Kingmaker's infamous insta-death events still exist
  • Tactical battles feel bare-bones compared to other systems

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • tabletop
  • isometric
  • demons
  • fantasy
  • old-school
  • classic
  • real-time
  • combat
  • battle
  • dungeon
  • party
  • dragon
  • tactical

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