The Best Japanese Games

Update 18 June 2025: Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army added at rank #39.

Here are our 10 Best Japanese Games, position 21 to 30:

Deltarune
Live A Live
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification...
Cassette Beasts
SaGa Emerald Beyond
Ete
8-Bit Adventures 2
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned...
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Cloud Version

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Deltarune (2025)

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Playstation 4 Android Nintendo Switch PC Windows Mac OS

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-5 are available now, with more planned as free updates!

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rpg
bullet-hell
japanese
emotional
pixel
soundtrack
story
music
comedy
funny
episodic
jrpg
dark
fantasy
2d

Live A Live (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Android PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Live A Live is a cult classic Super Nintendo game that has been brought to the west with this remastered version. With a unique story told across multiple time periods and characters, enjoy an ambitious scope of HD2D visuals, voiceovers in both English and Japanese, unique turn based combat, and fantastic music!

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What we like:

Unique story told through multiple time periods
HD2D visuals and particle work
Voiceovers in both English and Japanese
Unique turn based combat system with risk/reward elements
Fantastic music

What could be improved:

Some may feel disappointed by the lack of 3D remake feature

japanese
rpg
jrpg
grid
turn-based
remake
battle
fight

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (2024)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 j Nintendo Switch 2

In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.

Buy

rpg
japanese
jrpg
remake
dungeon
battle
non-linear
party

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification... (2025)

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

A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!

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japanese
rpg
jrpg
classic

Cassette Beasts (2023)

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Linux Xbox Series X IOS iPhone Android Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Embark on an epic adventure in Cassette Beasts, a fresh take on monster collecting games! Capture, transform, and fuse monsters for thrilling turn-based battles. Explore the rich world of New Wirral, master a deep battle system, and enjoy the compelling narrative and stunning art. This game is a must-play for all monster collector enthusiasts!

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What we like:

Unique and original monster collecting concept
Intuitive and strategic battle system
Gorgeous art and creature designs
Engaging story with complex themes
Immersive soundtrack

What could be improved:

Main story ending
Confusing puzzle and map design
Lack of clear instructions on battle mechanics
Post-game content feels unrewarding

rpg
turn-based
japanese
battle
open-world
collector
creature
pokemon
retro
jrpg
collectathon
pixel
party
anime
dungeon

SaGa Emerald Beyond (2024)

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Android j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5

FORGE YOUR OWN TALE The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.

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rpg
japanese
turn-based
vampire
jrpg
combat
tactical
mech
anthology
combo
party

Ete (2025)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

The 3D anime-style shooting game "E.T.E" is launching early access soon. It offers three unique environments—sea, land, and air—plus a system for developing female characters and mechas. Famous voice actresses like Sakura Tange, Kana Hanazawa, Rie Tanaka, and Mikako Komatsu voice the characters.

Buy Buy

mech
japanese
third-person
rpg
3d
cooperative
atmospheric
exploration
multiplayer
relaxing
walking-simulator
zombies
fiction
interactive

8-Bit Adventures 2 (2023)

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

8-Bit Adventures 2 is everything you love about NES, SNES and PS1-era JRPGs - with all of the charm, heart and soul, but none of the inconvenience. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!

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japanese
rpg
jrpg
turn-based
sequel
party
soundtrack
linear
rpgmaker
retro

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned... (2025)

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

"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

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