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A sprawling D&D-based CRPG where inventive turn-based combat rewards creativity and nearly every decision reshapes the story and your bonds with its superbly written companions.
A comedic grid-based tactical RPG in which the demon prince Laharl leads a squad of demons and monsters through the Netherworld. It stands out for its absurdly deep level grinding, combo mechanics and irreverent anime humor.
A turn-based tactical RPG in the vein of Final Fantasy Tactics: you lead the Arbiter Kyrie and her squad across terrain with elevation, and craft builds through a deep job class system. It features a serious fantasy story with a touch of steampunk.
A sprawling D&D-based CRPG where inventive turn-based combat rewards creativity and nearly every decision reshapes the story and your bonds with its superbly written companions.
A sprawling D&D-based CRPG where inventive turn-based combat rewards creativity and nearly every decision reshapes the story and your bonds with its superbly written companions.
A comedic grid-based tactical RPG in which the demon prince Laharl leads a squad of demons and monsters through the Netherworld. It stands out for its absurdly deep level grinding, combo mechanics and irreverent anime humor.
A comedic grid-based tactical RPG in which the demon prince Laharl leads a squad of demons and monsters through the Netherworld. It stands out for its absurdly deep level grinding, combo mechanics and irreverent anime humor.
A turn-based tactical RPG in the vein of Final Fantasy Tactics: you lead the Arbiter Kyrie and her squad across terrain with elevation, and craft builds through a deep job class system. It features a serious fantasy story with a touch of steampunk.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 5,022 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Tactical depth
Fantasy setting
A turn-based tactical RPG in the vein of Final Fantasy Tactics: you lead the Arbiter Kyrie and her squad across terrain with elevation, and craft builds through a deep job class system. It features a serious fantasy story with a touch of steampunk.
A turn-based sci-fi gacha RPG where you travel from world to world aboard the Astral Express, building a team of many characters around elemental weaknesses and ultimates. Polished presentation, dialogue-heavy storytelling and a large roster of collectible characters define it.
A turn-based sci-fi gacha RPG where you travel from world to world aboard the Astral Express, building a team of many characters around elemental weaknesses and ultimates. Polished presentation, dialogue-heavy storytelling and a large roster of collectible characters define it.
A genre-defining tactical RPG where you lead a party through isometric battlefields using a deep, flexible job system. Its dark, politically tangled story of betrayal and war is matched by challenging fights that reward careful planning and class combinations.
A genre-defining tactical RPG where you lead a party through isometric battlefields using a deep, flexible job system. Its dark, politically tangled story of betrayal and war is matched by challenging fights that reward careful planning and class combinations.
A supremely stylish JRPG where you balance daily school life and friendships in Tokyo with heists into the surreal Palaces of corrupt adults as the Phantom Thieves. Snappy turn-based combat, an iconic acid-jazz soundtrack and a long, gripping tale of rebellion set it apart.
A supremely stylish JRPG where you balance daily school life and friendships in Tokyo with heists into the surreal Palaces of corrupt adults as the Phantom Thieves. Snappy turn-based combat, an iconic acid-jazz soundtrack and a long, gripping tale of rebellion set it apart.
A colorful, comedic tactical RPG where you unite overlords against a tyrannical demon emperor. Over-the-top combos, enormous damage numbers and nearly endless leveling of characters and gear are the heart of the fun.
A colorful, comedic tactical RPG where you unite overlords against a tyrannical demon emperor. Over-the-top combos, enormous damage numbers and nearly endless leveling of characters and gear are the heart of the fun.
A moving pilgrimage across Spira as Tidus and the summoner Yuna confront the endless cycle of destruction wrought by Sin. The tactical turn-order combat with on-the-fly party swaps and the Sphere Grid progression make every battle engaging.
A moving pilgrimage across Spira as Tidus and the summoner Yuna confront the endless cycle of destruction wrought by Sin. The tactical turn-order combat with on-the-fly party swaps and the Sphere Grid progression make every battle engaging.
A grid-based tactical RPG with an enormously deep progression system, combo attacks and absurdly huge numbers. Hero Adell sets out to break a curse that turns humans into demons, all told with plenty of offbeat humor.
A grid-based tactical RPG with an enormously deep progression system, combo attacks and absurdly huge numbers. Hero Adell sets out to break a curse that turns humans into demons, all told with plenty of offbeat humor.
A classic JRPG adventure in gorgeous HD-2D: you build a party with the vocation system and roam a wide world to defeat the archfiend Baramos. Turn-based battles, an orchestral score and modern quality-of-life options make this genre cornerstone easy to enjoy.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €75 % positive
Mostly positive, 4,063 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Lavish presentation
Open world
A classic JRPG adventure in gorgeous HD-2D: you build a party with the vocation system and roam a wide world to defeat the archfiend Baramos. Turn-based battles, an orchestral score and modern quality-of-life options make this genre cornerstone easy to enjoy.
A colorful tactical RPG with grid-based turn-based battles, an isometric overworld and a hugely extensive character progression system. Fans of grinding, upgrading gear and skills, and exploring regions get 40+ hours of content.
A colorful tactical RPG with grid-based turn-based battles, an isometric overworld and a hugely extensive character progression system. Fans of grinding, upgrading gear and skills, and exploring regions get 40+ hours of content.
A comedic tactical RPG set in a demon academy, where you fight on isometric maps full of geo blocks. Its absurdly deep character grinding and over-the-top combos are the main draw.
A comedic tactical RPG set in a demon academy, where you fight on isometric maps full of geo blocks. Its absurdly deep character grinding and over-the-top combos are the main draw.
You breed cats with random mutations, train them, and send them into tactical turn-based fights on chaotic adventures. Its twisted humor and the blend of breeding sim with roguelike structure set it apart.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified28.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 51,420 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Lots of humour
Distinctive, stylised art style
You breed cats with random mutations, train them, and send them into tactical turn-based fights on chaotic adventures. Its twisted humor and the blend of breeding sim with roguelike structure set it apart.
A comedic tactical RPG set in the Netherworld, where the vampire Valvatorez, a former tyrant, rebels against the government. Grid-based turn-based battles, absurd combos, and nearly endless leveling and min-maxing define the experience.
A comedic tactical RPG set in the Netherworld, where the vampire Valvatorez, a former tyrant, rebels against the government. Grid-based turn-based battles, absurd combos, and nearly endless leveling and min-maxing define the experience.
A comedic tactical RPG that continues Hour of Darkness, known for absurdly large numbers, deep character building and the new Monster Mounting system. It pairs grid-based battles with endless grinding and goofy demon charm.
A comedic tactical RPG that continues Hour of Darkness, known for absurdly large numbers, deep character building and the new Monster Mounting system. It pairs grid-based battles with endless grinding and goofy demon charm.
A JRPG built on Joe Madureira's Battle Chasers comic: turn-based fights with a party of heroes, randomized dungeons full of loot, all wrapped in a bold, hand-drawn comic look.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 5,601 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Lavish presentation
Fantasy setting
A JRPG built on Joe Madureira's Battle Chasers comic: turn-based fights with a party of heroes, randomized dungeons full of loot, all wrapped in a bold, hand-drawn comic look.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch39.99 €89 % positive
A JRPG where you play a cyber detective solving cases across the real world and a digital realm. You collect, evolve and train hundreds of Digimon in turn-based battles reminiscent of Pokémon.
2015PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch39.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 10,955 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
A party of several characters
Strong, story-driven narrative
A JRPG where you play a cyber detective solving cases across the real world and a digital realm. You collect, evolve and train hundreds of Digimon in turn-based battles reminiscent of Pokémon.
A murder mystery set in a sleepy Japanese town where you balance school life and friendships by day and dive into an eerie TV world for turn-based dungeon crawling by night. Its lovable cast, warm humor and catchy soundtrack make it a genre classic.
A murder mystery set in a sleepy Japanese town where you balance school life and friendships by day and dive into an eerie TV world for turn-based dungeon crawling by night. Its lovable cast, warm humor and catchy soundtrack make it a genre classic.
2025PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €54 % positive
A tactical RPG in which Marona summons Phantoms and binds them to objects to fight for her. It offers lots of freedom in building and combining units, even merging them with Marona herself.
2025PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €54 % positive
Mixed, 98 reviews on Steam
Tactical depth
Fantasy setting
Build variety
A tactical RPG in which Marona summons Phantoms and binds them to objects to fight for her. It offers lots of freedom in building and combining units, even merging them with Marona herself.
A sprawling Warhammer 40K role-playing game where you command a voidship, a crew of eccentric companions and a trade empire as a Rogue Trader. Turn-based battles, deep character builds and weighty decisions define the journey.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 34,619 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Choices with consequences
Lore and world history
A sprawling Warhammer 40K role-playing game where you command a voidship, a crew of eccentric companions and a trade empire as a Rogue Trader. Turn-based battles, deep character builds and weighty decisions define the journey.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−70 %14.99 € 4.49 € 3 days left84 % positive
A loving Fallout-style successor set in a Soviet wasteland, with turn-based combat, open-ended character builds and plenty of meaningful choices, all laced with dark humor and Eastern European flavor.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−70 %14.99 € 4.49 € 3 days left84 % positive
Very positive, 10,103 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Choices with consequences
Lots to discover
A loving Fallout-style successor set in a Soviet wasteland, with turn-based combat, open-ended character builds and plenty of meaningful choices, all laced with dark humor and Eastern European flavor.
2008PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switchfree82 % positive
A family-friendly online RPG set at a school of magic, where you fight in turn-based duels using decks of spell cards and explore a range of magical worlds. Your chosen school of magic shapes your playstyle, and much of it is meant to be played alongside others.
2008PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switchfree82 % positive
Very positive, 9,727 reviews on Steam
Cards and deck-building
Co-op or multiplayer
Fantasy setting
A family-friendly online RPG set at a school of magic, where you fight in turn-based duels using decks of spell cards and explore a range of magical worlds. Your chosen school of magic shapes your playstyle, and much of it is meant to be played alongside others.
A turn-based RPG set in modern-day Yokohama that blends gritty yakuza drama with absurd humor and plenty of charming side activities. Ichiban and his ragtag party turn everyday jobs into battle classes.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified19.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 28,256 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Dense, handcrafted world
Companions and relationships
A turn-based RPG set in modern-day Yokohama that blends gritty yakuza drama with absurd humor and plenty of charming side activities. Ichiban and his ragtag party turn everyday jobs into battle classes.
2022PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €72 % positive
A legendary grid-based tactical RPG with a grim political story whose branching choices shape the path you take. The remake adds a reworked class and leveling system, improved visuals and full voice acting.
2022PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €72 % positive
Mostly positive, 4,112 reviews on Steam
Tactical depth
Choices with consequences
Dark, serious atmosphere
A legendary grid-based tactical RPG with a grim political story whose branching choices shape the path you take. The remake adds a reworked class and leveling system, improved visuals and full voice acting.
A turn-based JRPG where you collect hundreds of Digimon, evolve them and build your own teams while unraveling a time-travel mystery spanning the human and Digital Worlds.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 16,166 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Lavish presentation
Strong, story-driven narrative
A turn-based JRPG where you collect hundreds of Digimon, evolve them and build your own teams while unraveling a time-travel mystery spanning the human and Digital Worlds.
The remaster of the strategy classic tells a grim tale of intrigue, betrayal and honor amid the wars of Ivalice. You fight grid-based battles and shape your squad through a deep job system, now with full voice acting, improved visuals and new difficulty options.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 5,879 reviews on Steam
Tactical depth
Build variety
Strong, story-driven narrative
The remaster of the strategy classic tells a grim tale of intrigue, betrayal and honor amid the wars of Ivalice. You fight grid-based battles and shape your squad through a deep job system, now with full voice acting, improved visuals and new difficulty options.
A turn-based tactical RPG that faithfully adapts Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. You build your own party and use terrain, lighting and elevation to win fights in dungeons and ruins.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 20,002 reviews on Steam
Tactical depth
Fantasy setting
A party of several characters
A turn-based tactical RPG that faithfully adapts Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. You build your own party and use terrain, lighting and elevation to win fights in dungeons and ruins.
Eight travelers, each with their own story and path action, roam a fantasy world rendered in the striking HD-2D blend of pixel sprites and 3D dioramas. The Boost-and-Break system makes its turn-based battles surprisingly tactical.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 14,137 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
Eight travelers, each with their own story and path action, roam a fantasy world rendered in the striking HD-2D blend of pixel sprites and 3D dioramas. The Boost-and-Break system makes its turn-based battles surprisingly tactical.
A warm, classic JRPG with turn-based battles, a lovable band of heroes and a storybook world full of monsters and towns. It leans on comfort and nostalgia, and lets you switch between 3D and retro 2D visuals.
2017PC, PlayStation, Steam Deck verified84 % positive
Very positive, 6,520 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Strong soundtrack
Companions and relationships
A warm, classic JRPG with turn-based battles, a lovable band of heroes and a storybook world full of monsters and towns. It leans on comfort and nostalgia, and lets you switch between 3D and retro 2D visuals.
As a Desert Ranger you lead a squad through frozen, post-apocalyptic Colorado, fighting in turn-based tactical combat. Your choices between warring factions visibly reshape the world, and a streak of dark humor gives it its own voice. The whole campaign can also be played in co-op.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable33.99 €84 % positive
Very positive, 17,359 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Choices with consequences
Dialogue and role-playing
As a Desert Ranger you lead a squad through frozen, post-apocalyptic Colorado, fighting in turn-based tactical combat. Your choices between warring factions visibly reshape the world, and a streak of dark humor gives it its own voice. The whole campaign can also be played in co-op.
A sprawling classic JRPG in which a party travels to the past to restore lost islands to the present world. It offers dozens of hours of exploration, turn-based battles and a deep job class system.
A sprawling classic JRPG in which a party travels to the past to restore lost islands to the present world. It offers dozens of hours of exploration, turn-based battles and a deep job class system.
As a transfer student you balance school life and friendships with turn-based Persona battles in the Tartarus tower during the Dark Hour. The remake blends social sim, an emotional story and slick stylish presentation with modern polish.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 45,820 reviews on Steam
Emotional impact
Companions and relationships
Distinctive, stylised art style
As a transfer student you balance school life and friendships with turn-based Persona battles in the Tartarus tower during the Dark Hour. The remake blends social sim, an emotional story and slick stylish presentation with modern polish.
2018PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable15.49 €94 % positive
An extremely deep monster-collecting RPG where you assemble a team from over 700 creatures and loot randomly generated dungeons to fuel ever stronger builds.
2018PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable15.49 €94 % positive
Very positive, 883 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Build variety
Loot and gear
An extremely deep monster-collecting RPG where you assemble a team from over 700 creatures and loot randomly generated dungeons to fuel ever stronger builds.
A classic Japanese RPG with turn-based battles, a four-member party and a large, freely traveled 3D world in charming cel-shaded style. The quest to lift the king's curse is warm, humorous and very approachable.
A classic Japanese RPG with turn-based battles, a four-member party and a large, freely traveled 3D world in charming cel-shaded style. The quest to lift the king's curse is warm, humorous and very approachable.
You live a double life as a student: school days and friendships by day, climbing the tower of Tartarus during the Dark Hour by night. The blend of social sim, turn-based weakness-exploiting combat, and a moving story about mortality sets it apart.
You live a double life as a student: school days and friendships by day, climbing the tower of Tartarus during the Dark Hour by night. The blend of social sim, turn-based weakness-exploiting combat, and a moving story about mortality sets it apart.
A tactical RPG with XCOM-style turn-based battles where you lead a band of knights as Mordred through a dark, corrupted Avalon. You rebuild Camelot, develop knights with classes and gear, and make decisions that shape the campaign.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable44.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 6,779 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Tactical depth
Fantasy setting
A tactical RPG with XCOM-style turn-based battles where you lead a band of knights as Mordred through a dark, corrupted Avalon. You rebuild Camelot, develop knights with classes and gear, and make decisions that shape the campaign.
This remake of the PlayStation classic sends you on a traditional turn-based adventure through many small island worlds and past eras. The charming doll-like look and a streamlined battle system make its huge scope more approachable.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 2,227 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Distinctive, stylised art style
Strong soundtrack
This remake of the PlayStation classic sends you on a traditional turn-based adventure through many small island worlds and past eras. The charming doll-like look and a streamlined battle system make its huge scope more approachable.
A classic turn-based party RPG set in a nuclear-ravaged desert, where you lead a squad of Desert Rangers and your decisions noticeably reshape the regions you visit. Tactical combat and a wide skill system give it depth.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable24.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 4,665 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Choices with consequences
Build variety
A classic turn-based party RPG set in a nuclear-ravaged desert, where you lead a squad of Desert Rangers and your decisions noticeably reshape the regions you visit. Tactical combat and a wide skill system give it depth.
A first-person dungeon crawler with turn-based combat where you build a party of up to six custom heroes by choosing race, class and age. Its appeal lies in deep character building and demanding battles against powerful monsters.
A first-person dungeon crawler with turn-based combat where you build a party of up to six custom heroes by choosing race, class and age. Its appeal lies in deep character building and demanding battles against powerful monsters.
You create your own hero in the HD-2D world of Orsterra and rebuild your devastated home piece by piece through town building. Turn-based battles and a party of characters remain the heart of the experience, as fans of the series will expect.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €78 % positive
Mostly positive, 3,000 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Lavish presentation
Distinctive, stylised art style
You create your own hero in the HD-2D world of Orsterra and rebuild your devastated home piece by piece through town building. Turn-based battles and a party of characters remain the heart of the experience, as fans of the series will expect.
Turn-based tactical battles against alien invaders where cover, positioning and class abilities decide the outcome. Between missions you manage your base, research and funding, and fallen soldiers are gone for good.
2012PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable14.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 40,494 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth
Shooting and gunplay
Turn-based tactical battles against alien invaders where cover, positioning and class abilities decide the outcome. Between missions you manage your base, research and funding, and fallen soldiers are gone for good.
You play as the son of the Netherworld overlord in this turn-based tactics RPG packed with absurd comedy. This complete edition bundles all the expansions and rewards you with deep character leveling and item systems.
You play as the son of the Netherworld overlord in this turn-based tactics RPG packed with absurd comedy. This complete edition bundles all the expansions and rewards you with deep character leveling and item systems.
Squall and his SeeD mercenary comrades are drawn into a conflict with a time-bending sorceress, in a blend of romance and military drama set in a world mixing magic and technology. Its quirky Junction system, where drawn spells power up your stats, and the addictive Triple Triad card game set it apart.
Squall and his SeeD mercenary comrades are drawn into a conflict with a time-bending sorceress, in a blend of romance and military drama set in a world mixing magic and technology. Its quirky Junction system, where drawn spells power up your stats, and the addictive Triple Triad card game set it apart.
A turn-based Monster Hunter spin-off where you raise monsters from eggs and fight alongside them. Its story of twin Rathalos and feuding kingdoms takes centre stage.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €77 % positive
Mostly positive, 5,809 reviews on Steam
Lavish presentation
Fantasy setting
Lots to discover
A turn-based Monster Hunter spin-off where you raise monsters from eggs and fight alongside them. Its story of twin Rathalos and feuding kingdoms takes centre stage.
You name your own hero, and the name shapes how his stats grow over the journey. Travel the overworld and dungeons, and turn-based battles reward you with experience and gold to level up and gear up.
You name your own hero, and the name shapes how his stats grow over the journey. Travel the overworld and dungeons, and turn-based battles reward you with experience and gold to level up and gear up.
You lead a mercenary company through a gritty, procedurally generated medieval world, juggling contracts, gear and recruits. The turn-based battles are brutal, and losing your men is part of the experience.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 26,421 reviews on Steam
Challenging difficulty
Tactical depth
Melee combat with weapons or fists
You lead a mercenary company through a gritty, procedurally generated medieval world, juggling contracts, gear and recruits. The turn-based battles are brutal, and losing your men is part of the experience.
You play a long line of heirs to King Leon of Avalon, passing abilities down through generations. Who succeeds you depends on chance and on the allies you helped earlier, making each dynasty feel different.
1993PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €67 % positive
Mixed, 315 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Build variety
Challenging difficulty
You play a long line of heirs to King Leon of Avalon, passing abilities down through generations. Who succeeds you depends on chance and on the allies you helped earlier, making each dynasty feel different.
A charming chibi-styled Final Fantasy adventure where twins Lann and Reynn capture, raise and stack monsters into towers for classic ATB battles. It's a loving celebration packed with cameos from series favourites.
A charming chibi-styled Final Fantasy adventure where twins Lann and Reynn capture, raise and stack monsters into towers for classic ATB battles. It's a loving celebration packed with cameos from series favourites.
2026PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €96 % positive
You follow Estelle on a new journey picking up right where the first game left off, reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones. Its charm lies in the warm, richly told story and the turn-based combat, where you shape your party's strengths through Arts and Quartz.
2026PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 2,641 reviews on Steam
Companions and relationships
Strong, story-driven narrative
Lore and world history
You follow Estelle on a new journey picking up right where the first game left off, reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones. Its charm lies in the warm, richly told story and the turn-based combat, where you shape your party's strengths through Arts and Quartz.
A classic PlayStation JRPG following Ryu, last of the dragon clan, from childhood into adulthood. Standouts are the Dragon Gene system for combining transformations, the master-apprenticeship skill learning, and a charming, varied journey.
A classic PlayStation JRPG following Ryu, last of the dragon clan, from childhood into adulthood. Standouts are the Dragon Gene system for combining transformations, the master-apprenticeship skill learning, and a charming, varied journey.
A landmark tactical RPG with isometric grid battles where you build a mercenary army amid a grim political conflict. Your moral choices steer the story down branching paths toward multiple endings.
A landmark tactical RPG with isometric grid battles where you build a mercenary army amid a grim political conflict. Your moral choices steer the story down branching paths toward multiple endings.
You get a full remake of the groundbreaking non-linear SaGa RPG, where you pick and guide a party of seven heroes through a story that unfolds in whatever order you choose. Its turn-based battles, where abilities grow through use, stay demanding and reward carefully built party compositions.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable49.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 4,077 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Build variety
Choices with consequences
You get a full remake of the groundbreaking non-linear SaGa RPG, where you pick and guide a party of seven heroes through a story that unfolds in whatever order you choose. Its turn-based battles, where abilities grow through use, stay demanding and reward carefully built party compositions.
A turn-based tactics game set in the Star Wars universe where you lead an elite squad of specialists through a gritty Clone Wars-era story. Careful planning, positioning and growing your team are at its core.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox49.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 23,507 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Tactical depth
Shooting and gunplay
A turn-based tactics game set in the Star Wars universe where you lead an elite squad of specialists through a gritty Clone Wars-era story. Careful planning, positioning and growing your team are at its core.
A direct sequel to Trails of Cold Steel in which Rean and his friends are swept up in a civil war. Turn-based combat with character links, a richly populated world full of recurring characters, and a heavy focus on narrative define the experience.
2014PC, PlayStation39.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 2,766 reviews on Steam
Companions and relationships
Emotional impact
Strong, story-driven narrative
A direct sequel to Trails of Cold Steel in which Rean and his friends are swept up in a civil war. Turn-based combat with character links, a richly populated world full of recurring characters, and a heavy focus on narrative define the experience.
Turn-based RPGs give you time to think. Instead of testing your reflexes, they ask you to read the battlefield, plan a few moves ahead and build a party whose abilities work together. On PlayStation the range is wide, from dense Western CRPGs where you control every step on a grid to Japanese RPGs with fast menus, big stories and strong art direction.
When choosing, first decide which style suits you. CRPGs like Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 are tactical, choice-heavy and can be demanding, while JRPGs tend to focus on character drama and steady progression. Consider pace and length too: many of these games are long, story-driven commitments. If you want to play with a friend, look for co-op support, and if visuals matter to you, the gap between anime styling, pixel art and painterly fantasy is large.
Baldur's Gate 3 is the pick for players who want inventive combat and decisions that reshape the story. Divinity: Original Sin 2 rewards creative use of the environment, such as combining elements in battle. Persona 5 Royal mixes snappy battles with school life and time management in Tokyo. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 adds real-time parrying and dodging for players who want some active input each turn. Octopath Traveler stands out with its HD-2D look and the tactical Boost-and-Break system.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best turn-based RPG on PlayStation for beginners?
Dragon Quest XI S is a warm, approachable classic with straightforward turn-based combat. Persona 5 Royal is also a good start if you enjoy story and style, though it is a long game.
Are there turn-based RPGs on PlayStation with co-op?
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition lets two custom heroes play in co-op. It is a good option if you want to plan battles and solve puzzles together with a friend.
Should I play Persona 5 or Persona 5 Royal?
Both offer stylish turn-based combat, Tokyo school life and the Phantom Thieves story. Persona 5 Royal is the expanded version and is available on more platforms, so it is the usual recommendation for new players.
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