The Best Japanese Games

Update 18 June 2025: Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army added at rank #37.

Here are our 10 Best Japanese Games, position 31 to 40:

Monster Hunter Rise
Isekai Rondo
Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
Rise of the Third Power
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
Meg's Monster
NEO: The World Ends With You
Ethereal Enigma

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Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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

Monster Hunter Rise combines the best elements of past entries and the more recent Monster Hunter World, offering a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you coming back for more. With an engaging story, challenging combat, and a plethora of features, Rise has something for everyone.

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What we like:

Open hunting grounds with no loading zones between sections
Rich story with fully voiced cutscenes
Switch Skill system to customize your playstyle
Tons of weapon balancing and updates
New Rampage Quests for intense battles against multiple monsters at once

What could be improved:

Separate quest lines for solo/multiplayer play
Visuals are not quite as detailed as those in World

rpg
battle
japanese
online
fight
combat
cooperative
crafting
action
tower-defense
skill
farming
multiplayer
jrpg
exploration

Isekai Rondo (2023)

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Quest for a parallel universe after being reborn with the ultimate job!

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japanese
rpg
turn-based
battle
jrpg
dungeon
arena
adventure
anime
pixel
fantasy
retro
skill
old-school

Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster (2022)

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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.

Buy Buy Buy

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

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg (2023)

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It's not about saving the world. In this "leisure adventure RPG," failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. "Atelier Marie," the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements!

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japanese
rpg
remake
jrpg
turn-based
battle
crafting
time-management
combat
relaxing

Rise of the Third Power (2022)

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Experience the fusion of East and West, old and new in Rise of the Third Power. Join a party of eight on a suicide mission to topple the Arkadyan emperor in a world of political intrigue. With a custom battle system, persistent equipment, and a captivating story, this RPG is meant to surpass the developer's previous work and leave you wanting more. Will you be able to prevent the reprise of the Great War?

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What we like:

Top tier character writing
Strong balance of serious story with comic relief
Story mode for easy battles
Humorous dialogue between characters
Unique combat mechanics
Enjoyable music
Well-written story
Engaging combat
Interesting sidequests

What could be improved:

Lack of local map
Pacing issues towards the end
Some characters feel underdeveloped
Smaller party size and limited strategic options
Crafting system feels less impactful
Challenging and unfair boss fight

japanese
rpg
jrpg
war
party
fantasy

Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster (2021)

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

Buy Buy Buy

rpg
japanese
pixel
lore
jrpg
party
class
turn-based
auto-battle
2d
story
battle
remake
exploration
magic

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (2025)

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The story of apprentice detective and Devil Summoner extraordinaire Raidou Kuzunoha XIV returns in this remastered classic! Call upon your demons to solve supernatural mysteries and dispose of enemies.

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rpg
japanese
demons
detective
supernatural
action
jrpg
collector
creature
combat
2.5d
battle
action-adventure
third-person
heavy

Meg's Monster (2023)

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Meg's Monster is a retro-styled, story-driven JRPG developed by Odencat. The game focuses on the story of Meg, a small girl who wakes up in an underground cave and meets two monsters. With its brilliant story and twist on the JRPG genre, Meg's Monster is recommended for players looking for a different and heartfelt gaming experience.

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What we like:

Excellent writing
Attractive pixel art graphics
Unique gameplay twist
Welcoming to players unfamiliar with the genre
Engaging story

What could be improved:

Some minor pacing issues with relationships

japanese
rpg
jrpg
choices
narrative
funny
adventure
underground
fiction
pixel

NEO: The World Ends With You (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

Dive into the vibrant streets of Shibuya in NEO: The World Ends with You, where you're in a high-stakes Reapers' Game. Use your psychic abilities, unravel a gripping story, and change your fate. With its unique art style, high-energy music, and addictive combat, you'll be hooked from start to finish.

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