The Best JRPG Games

Update : Arcanima: Mist of Oblivion added at rank #1.
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Arcanima: Mist of Oblivion (2024)

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PC Windows

Awake your anima in this action RPG combining Hack N Slash combat with JRPG mechanics! Join the anima user 'Juno' in her journey to clear the Mist of Oblivion, shape your anima through your actions and find answers before all meaning is lost. Willpower is your only limit!

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • spectacle
  • psychological
  • jrpg
  • hack-and-slash
  • manipulation
  • time
  • anime
  • action-adventure
  • stylized
  • story
  • action
  • character-building
  • alternative

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Arcanima: Mist of Oblivion - Prologue (2024)

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PC Windows

Awake your anima in this action RPG combining Hack N Slash combat with JRPG mechanics! Join the anima user 'Juno' in her journey to clear the Mist of Oblivion, shape your anima through your actions and find answers before all meaning is lost. Willpower is your only limit!

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • spectacle
  • psychological
  • jrpg
  • hack-and-slash
  • manipulation
  • time
  • anime
  • action-adventure
  • stylized
  • story
  • action
  • character-building
  • alternative

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Persona 3 Reload (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • remake
  • turn-based
  • dungeon
  • combat
  • dungeon-crawler
  • battle

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Star Ocean The Second Story R (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • remake
  • battle
  • sci-fi
  • dungeon
  • classic

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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!


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

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Heroes of Spyria (2023)

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PC Windows

A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg

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Castle of the Underdogs Ep1 (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Hikaru is a mischevous and carefree girl that learns magic. She must recruit dozens of friends in order to restore the peace in the Bestann Federation.

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  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • rpg
  • driven
  • fiction
  • comedy

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Octopath Traveler II (2023)

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

Octopath Traveler is a stunning homage to 16-bit era JRPGs. It features beautiful art design, nuanced and mature storytelling, complete with 8 unique characters that the player can get to know in their own journeys. Players will also experience a behemoth of an overall narrative, a robust combat system, and plenty of content to explore.


What we like:
  • Homage to 16-bit era JRPGs
  • Beautiful art design
  • Nuanced and mature storytelling
  • Unique characters with personal stories
  • Robust combat system
  • Plenty of content to explore
What could be improved:
  • Can be difficult to navigate the world at points
  • Battles tend to go overlong
  • No visual indication when bosses are weakened or close to death

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

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Octopath Traveler 2 (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Dive into Octopath Traveler 2, a vividly immersive RPG game that captivates you with its eight compelling narratives. Experience strategic, engaging combat, and explore a beautifully crafted world. Uncover hidden treasures, engage with unique NPCs, and enjoy the breathtaking HD-2D visuals. Don't just play a game, live eight unforgettable stories.

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What we like:
  • Engaging, strategic combat system
  • Eight captivating narratives
  • Stunning HD-2D visuals
  • Non-linear approach to side quests
  • Well-developed characters
What could be improved:
  • Intricate details can be overwhelming
  • Minor issues with monster designs
  • Lighting effects could be improved

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

10

One Piece Odyssey (2023)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Embark on a thrilling RPG adventure with the Straw Hat crew in One Piece Odyssey. Shipwrecked on a tropical island, separated from your crew, it's up to you to find them and escape. Encounter dangerous enemies and unpredictable forces of nature in the world of ONE PIECE. With the Digital Deluxe Edition, you'll get extra content and bonuses to enhance your gameplay. Don't miss out on this exciting journey through the New World!


What we like:
  • Impressive graphics and character design
  • Well-animated combat system with rock-paper-scissors vulnerability types
  • Faithful to the One Piece franchise
  • Good dialogue from various characters in the anime
  • A must-buy for fans of the One Piece franchise
What could be improved:
  • Confusing setting for non-fans
  • Tedious and repetitive gameplay with excessive running
  • Lack of life and motion in the game world
  • Limited character outfits and accessories
  • Easy fights, lacking challenge throughout the game

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • anime
  • pirates
  • battle

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