The Best Classic RPG Games

Update : Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles added at rank #12.
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

Tower of Time (2018)

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PC Windows Linux Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Tower of Time is a story-rich dungeon crawler with innovative real time combat. Set in the world of Artaria, you play as an anonymous character who has no name and seemingly little history. Explore the Tower with your party, discover various narrative threads that tie back to the present and foreshadow the future. With RPG tropes such as upgrading buildings to level up your heroes, finding blueprints and crafting special equipment also included, Tower of Time offers an incredibly varied gaming experience.


What we like:
  • Innovative real time combat system
  • Story-rich narrative
  • Varied team members with unique skills
  • Deep exploration encourages full discovery
  • RPG tropes included
What could be improved:
  • Occasional graphical hitches
  • No shortcut to select all heroes at once

  • rpg
  • real-time
  • pause
  • combat
  • dungeon-crawler
  • tactical
  • story
  • old-school
  • classic
  • strategy
  • battle
  • exploration
  • fight

7

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

8

DARK SOULSa: REMASTERED (2018)

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PC Windows Playstation 3 Xbox 360 Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

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  • boss
  • rpg
  • platform
  • fantasy
  • online
  • fps
  • combat
  • action
  • challenging
  • first-person
  • multiplayer
  • souls
  • classic
  • battle
  • boss-fight

9

Disney Mirrorverse (2022)

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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

10

Underrail (2015)

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PC Windows

UnderRail is a post-apocalyptic RPG game with turn-based combat, set in a world of tunnels and stations. You will create a character, explore the environment and uncover secrets as you progress. You will battle enemies using action points, use stealthy play and item crafting to your advantage. There are also psionic abilities that add an extra cyberpunk edge to the game.


What we like:
  • Perk-and-skill based character creation scheme
  • Action point governed combat system
  • Intuitive approach to stealthy play
  • Experience system that rewards exploration and thoroughness over combat prowess
  • Item crafting with meaningful stat choices
  • Psionic abilities for added depth
What could be improved:
  • Flat writing lacks creative spark of older games
  • Overly vague quest journal
  • No world or local map present

  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • isometric
  • old-school
  • classic
  • crafting
  • combat
  • post-apocalyptic
  • exploration
  • stealth
  • retro

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