The Best Japanese Games for Playstation 5 - Page 2

Update : Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army added at rank #22.
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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!


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

12

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (2024)

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80
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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.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • remake
  • dungeon
  • battle
  • non-linear
  • party

13

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

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82
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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!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • classic

14

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.


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

15

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

16

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.


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • open-world
  • jrpg
  • crafting
  • exploration
  • battle
  • combat
  • long-running

17

Fairy Tail 2 (2024)

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70
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

The final battle of FAIRY TAIL is about to begin


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • anime
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • grid
  • combat

18

Isekai Rondo (2023)

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Android IOS iPhone Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

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


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

19

Persona 5 Tactica (2023)

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

Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.


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

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Monster Hunter Rise (2021)

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90
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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.


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

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