These turn-based RPGs feature captivating narratives, strategic gameplay, and unforgettable characters that challenge ...

RPG My favorite RPG of 2026 put an impossible challenge in the second room to teach you not to save scum: 'I am your DM, trust me' RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker lets you complete areas in any order, ...

Some RPGs are always worth recommending to players new to the genre. For the most part, any Pokemon game is easy to pick up and understand, along with some modern Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

As a foundational shakeup of a nearly 30-year-old game series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A makes a strong case for itself as the next big thing for Pokémon. It’s a fast-paced approach to the turn-based RPG ...

Clash in a battle of wits and chess-like strategy, and create your unique team from a myriad of famous generals from Koei Tecmo’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms intellectual property. Attain Victory ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

These classic turn-based RPGs strike a perfect, 10/10 balance between their narratives and gameplay. These are not THE definitive turn-based RPGs of all time. They are, however, eight of the best turn ...

Chris Littlechild (He/Him) is an Editor and Writer Trainer from the United Kingdom. He has been gaming since receiving an original Game Boy and copies of Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: Six ...

Japanese role-playing games have a bunch of silly clichés. Hell, the Final Fantasy series makes up about 60% of them (the other 39% going to Dragon Quest and the last 1% going to any game copying both ...

Don't let the look of these games fool you. While they might appear intimidating, these RPGs can be inviting to beginners. The Banner Saga is a challenging game that will test the very morals of ...