The Best Japanese Games - Page 5

Update : Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army added at rank #1.
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8-Bit Adventures 2 (2023)

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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!


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

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Demons Roots (2023)

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PC Windows

In a final struggle for survival, demonkind again invaded the human world. However, the world they return to after years in the darkness isn't the same as it once was...


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • anime
  • hrpg
  • adventure
  • h-rpg

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Path of the Midnight Sun (2023)

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PC Windows Mac OS

Protect a noblewoman reckoning with unholy powers as she wards off the soul of the Demon King sealed inside her. Doubt your own companions, survive against unforgiving hordes of monsters. But beware; every choice has consequences in this epic JRPG adventure of betrayal, romance & self-acceptance.


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • choices
  • visual-novel
  • party
  • anime

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Frontier Hunter: Erza's Wheel of Fortune (2022)

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After the empire invented the airship, people finally became able to fly across float continents and islands. And thanks to that, the empire expands rapidly.The top hunter, Erza, leads an exploration team to explore the savage frontier where the empire can’t reach.

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • metroidvania
  • souls
  • scroller
  • jrpg
  • anime
  • action-adventure
  • dungeon-crawler
  • hack-and-slash
  • platform
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • open-world

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Chained Echoes (2022)

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90
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Chained Echoes is an indie JRPG that surprises players with engaging combat, compelling characters, and stellar worldbuilding. It pays homage to classic RPGs and adds clever twists. The turn-based combat system is excellent, requiring strategy and skill upgrades. Well-written characters and a thought-provoking story make the game enjoyable throughout its 30-40 hour runtime. The music perfectly complements the high fantasy setting. Chained Echoes is a fresh and smart adventure that celebrates classic JRPGs while incorporating modern improvements.


What we like:
  • Engaging combat
  • Compelling characters
  • Stellar worldbuilding
  • Thought-provoking story
  • Excellent music
What could be improved:
  • Grindy levelling system

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • mech

46

Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered International (2022)

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79
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PC Windows

Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • remake

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Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered (2022)

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75
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PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • remake

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This Way Madness Lies (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Shakespeare and Magical Girls, what could be better? Save the worlds of Shakespeare from the forces of Nightmare in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • comedy
  • turn-based
  • anime
  • lovecraftian

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Persona 5 Royal (2022)

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

Persona 5 Royal is a JRPG that mixes turn-based combat with stealth and puzzles, creating an unbelievably cool and unique gaming experience. You play as a high schooler fighting supernatural forces while balancing everyday activities and relationships. The game features excellent visuals, an outstanding soundtrack, and a well-realized story that deals with some serious teenage issues. With refined mechanics and new additions, Persona 5 Royal is undoubtedly worth playing.


What we like:
  • Well-realized story
  • Unique gameplay loop
  • Top-notch combat system
  • Outstanding soundtrack
  • Multiple meaningful additions
What could be improved:
  • Heavy on dialogue and story
  • Slow start
  • Can be overwhelming

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • combat
  • fight

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ASTLIBRA Revision (2022)

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PC Windows

Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • spectacle
  • travel
  • jrpg
  • metroidvania
  • time
  • scroller
  • swordplay
  • gothic
  • dragon
  • drama
  • action
  • fight
  • demons

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