The Best Dungeon-crawler JRPG (Japanese RPG) Games - Page 2

Update : Hiragana Hero added at rank #1.
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Little Noah: Scion of Paradise (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One

Join the genius alchemist Noah and her cat companion Zipper as they explore ancient ruins to uncover the secrets hidden within! Create unique teams and combos from 40+ recruitable allies in this casual but compelling game!


  • rogue-like
  • japanese
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • collectathon
  • metroidvania
  • souls
  • jrpg
  • pve
  • steampunk
  • dungeon

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Blazing Aries (2022)

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PC Windows

The game tells the story of a new adventurer named Aries. She visits all kinds of cities, travels around the unknown world, fights against the "Calamities" that spread all over the world. This game's core is the orthodox action fighting mode!

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • traditional
  • lore
  • jrpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • action-adventure
  • memes
  • rogue-like
  • third-person
  • 2d
  • action
  • fantasy

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Entity Researchers (2022)

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Linux PC Windows

You just got hired by EIRI; researching and battling the Visitors, a dark sci-fi RPG with themes of exploration and survival.

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  • rpg
  • japanese
  • rogue-like
  • dungeon-crawler
  • perma-death
  • old-school
  • jrpg
  • surreal
  • character
  • exploration
  • procedural
  • loot
  • isometric
  • turn-based
  • post-apocalyptic

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Ephemeral Tale (2022)

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Xbox One PC Windows

Ephemeral Tale is a classically inspired RPG for the modern age, featuring hand-crafted dungeons, classic JRPG-style combat, and a loot-driven progression system.

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • souls
  • dungeon-crawler
  • loot
  • jrpg
  • character
  • party
  • loot-driven
  • magic
  • turn-based
  • customization
  • combat
  • top-down
  • medieval

15

Wizardry: The Five Ordeals - The Absence of Misericordia (2021)

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early access PC Windows

Welcome to the world of dungeon crawling! The classic dungeon crawler released back in 2006, returns to Steam with improved UI and more.

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  • rpg
  • japanese
  • dungeon-crawler
  • turn-based
  • old-school
  • movement
  • jrpg
  • hack-and-slash
  • party
  • character
  • grid
  • venture
  • customization

16

Shin Megami Tensei V (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android

In Shin Megami Tensei V, you are an unadventurous manikin that must traverse a post-apocalyptic Tokyo and battle demons in order to gain forbidden knowledge. You must use the turn-based battle system to your advantage as you fight enemies and solve puzzles in order to progress.


What we like:
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Intricate ecosystem of moves
  • Reward-based structure
  • Great turn-based battle system
  • Three planes of movement
What could be improved:
  • Under-populated world design
  • Unforgiving difficulty
  • No narrative or implied subtlety

  • rpg
  • demons
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • boss
  • combat
  • dungeon-crawler
  • post-apocalyptic
  • skill

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Dungeon Encounters (2021)

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PC Windows ps1 portable mega drive/genesis Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Join the adventure to explore a deadly dungeon! Dungeon Encounters is a polished dungeon exploration RPG with refined battle mechanics and a streamlined interface. Prepare to face new challenges, monsters, and lost allies while collecting rare items and discovering the dungeon's secrets. Do you have what it takes to complete all 99 floors?


What we like:
  • Easy to sink time into
  • Deep RPG mechanics
  • Satisfying to complete everything
  • Nice art
  • Clever and stimulating puzzle design
What could be improved:
  • Extreme difficulty curve and punishing traps
  • Limited graphics and mechanics
  • Backtracking and forced juggling of party members

  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • japanese
  • dungeon-crawler
  • jrpg
  • tile
  • battle
  • grid
  • turn-based
  • exploration
  • old-school

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Dungeon Town (2021)

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PC Windows

Zeno, a skilled adventurer, is sent to explore the ruins of Famos Village. However, on his way there, he somehow loses his memories, reducing him to a Level 1 adventurer. What adventures await Zeno from this point forward? Find out in Dungeon Town!

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  • rpg
  • adventure
  • japanese
  • isometric
  • dungeon-crawler
  • demons
  • memes
  • jrpg
  • dungeon

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LABYRINTH OF TOUHOU - GENSOKYO AND THE HEAVEN-PIERCING TREE (2021)

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PC Windows

Challenge the Great Tree with the maidens of Gensokyo! Challenge the mysterious great tree that suddenly appeared! Form and develop a large team from the characters of Touhou Project, and challenge the powerful foes that stand in your way! Now, enter the labyrinth that pierces even the skies!

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • collectathon
  • dungeon-crawler
  • jrpg
  • 2.5d
  • tactical
  • movement
  • comedy
  • hand-drawn
  • character
  • cute
  • anime

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LABYRINTH OF TOUHOU - GENSOUKYO AND THE HEAVEN-PIERCING TREE (2021)

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PC Windows

Long stories Dungeon RPG with girls of "Touhou Project"! Towering Heaven-Piercing tree suddenly, losing the Amanomurakumo, and more...? Find out mastermind of the simultaneous outbreaks! Fight against the powerful enemies! Let's dig in the vast dungeon !

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • collectathon
  • jrpg
  • 2.5d
  • movement
  • turn-based
  • hand-drawn
  • comedy
  • tactical
  • character

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