Jrpgs reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 1120 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 95 posts to rank the best Jrpgs brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/JRPG, r/SteamDeck, r/Switch, r/gamingsuggestions, r/ShouldIbuythisgame. Top-rated brands include Square Enix (4.8/5), Atlus (4.8/5), Chrono Trigger (5.0/5).
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Reviews1120
Subreddits20
Posts95
Brands73
Products39
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#1
Square Enix
4.8
(173)
"Chrono Trigger is a classic for a reason."
"Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1, Mobile)"
"Final Fantasy... Especially Final Fantasy VII (the original). I think Final Fantasy XII? Tales of Arise, Tales of Berseria..."
"Yuna from Final Fantasy X is pretty busted. Lulu's got the black magic and the sexiest outfit of any black mage to date."
"FFX for sure"
"Octopath traveler. Save points are frequent enough, can fast travel to any town you’ve visited before, each town has a save point/s , story is at your pace."
"I just finished Final Fantasy X. Solid game. All battles are turn-based. Save points are frequent enough in case you’re sharing the Switch with your kids and need to save so they can play their game a bit"
"Octopath traveller, Final Fantasy 13, Persona 3 Reload are other great JRPG games on Xbox"
"FFX is really good and FF X-2 I dont know if you would like that one as not everyone liked X-2."
"Octopath Traveller 2"
#2
Atlus
4.8
(82)
"Octopath traveller, Final Fantasy 13, Persona 3 Reload are other great JRPG games on Xbox"
"Persona 3 Reload is on Gamepass and has the dlc expansion as well."
"Persona 3 Reload, 4 and 5."
"Persona 5 Royal"
"Have you played Persona 4 Golden?"
"Just play SMT VV at that point. Its like a big Persona dungeon with more complex combat and a big demon roster."
"Well there’s persona 4 and Shin Megami Tensei games which is the parent series of Persona."
"Persona 3 Reload"
"One of the best JRPGs"
"Persona 4 Golden"
#3
Chrono Trigger
5.0
(41)
"Chrono trigger, golden sun 1 and 2, ffv, ffvi."
"Chrono Trigger."
"Chrono Trigger."
"Final Fantasy VI, IX. Chrono Trigger."
"Chrono Trigger."
"Chrono Trigger and Persona 4 are some of my all time faves."
"Chrono Trigger is my ATF game, full stop."
"Chrono Trigger is a must try."
"Chrono Trigger."
"Chrono Trigger / Chrono Cross"
#4
Dragon Quest XI
4.9
(36)
"Dragon quest xi and iii."
"Dragon Quest 11"
"If you like turn based games then Dragon Quest 11."
"Don’t forget Dragon Quest XI ;)"
"Dragon Quest 11"
"Dragon Quest XI"
"If you really want the oldschool AAA JRPG treatment, play Dragon Quest 11."
"Dragon Quest 11 ahd 8 are two I don't see people throwing around Enough."
"It's a really classic jrpg, Doesn't do anything fancy but it does everything really well."
"Absolutely Dragon Quest XI, for me it’s the closest thing I’ve played to feeling like peak 90s JRPG."
#5
Dragon Quest
4.5
(35)
"Dq11 is great!"
"Dragon Quest XI. Final answer."
"DQ11: it’s very long but split into very digestible arcs"
"Dragon Quest 11"
"Honestly for Xbox you’re pretty limited but I love DQXI, Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey."
"I just played DQXI for the first time last year and yeah that's probably a great choice."
"I'm sleeping on Dragon Quest 11 for her."
"Maybe you’ll enjoy Metaphor Refantazio? Or try out DQ11 since you liked 8."
"Dragon quest 11"
"I’ll also vouch for Dragon Quest 11. It’s a long game, but a lot of stuff is optional, and still nowhere near as long as a Persona."
#6
Nihon Falcom
4.7
(33)
"Trails in the Sky. Easiest to play on Steam, though you can get it on PSP too"
"Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana"
"The Legend of Heroes:Trails in the Sky got me through my divorce. It was just such a well crafted world that sucked me in."
"If you are open to an action combat JRPG, my main rec is Ys VIII."
"Legend of heroes is fantastic but you really want to start with sky. It's getting a remake but shorter and awesome."
"Kiseki is the Japanese name for the Trails series. My personal recommendation is to start at the beginning of one of the first 3 arcs, and then just march forward from there."
"Trails in the sky"
"I'd recommend you playing the newest entry of Trails series: Kai no kiseki."
"Trails in the Sky"
"Trails in the Sky - $9.99"
#7
Final Fantasy X
4.9
(31)
"Final Fantasy X is the best turn based combat system ever."
"I’ll always say FFX is the number 1 game in the series."
"FFX, FFIX, Dark Cloud 2, DQXI."
"Final Fantasy 10"
"Final Fantasy X, Persona 3/4/5."
"FFX is it."
"FFX is amazing ng."
"Is considered a classic."
"It's easily one of the best JRPGs of all time imo."
"Dragon Quest XI, Trails of Zero/Azure and Final Fantasy X are probably the best RPGs on the system."
#8
Sega
4.5
(29)
"Yakuza Like A Dragon just left Gamepass but is on sale for $11 bucks on their store"
"Like a Dragon and Like a Dragon infinite Wealth"
"Get Yakuza Like A Dragon."
"I am quite fond of the Yakuza/Like A Dragon franchise."
"ABSOLUTELY seconding Like A Dragon and Infinite Wealth. Ichiban alone fits what OP is looking for."
"Like A Dragon is a great game for someone going through a rough time. It combines both comedy and serious moments."
"What about Like a Dragon? It’s kinda goofy, has some fun characters, and lots to do."
"Valkyria Chronicles is more or less turn based and very tactical. Love it."
"I love it so once more Valkyria Chronicles."
"Yakuza Like a Dragon"
#9
Xenoblade
4.9
(24)
"It's a triple tie for me: OG Grandia, Suikoden 2, and Xenoblade."
"The whole xenoblade franchise."
"Xenoblade series."
"Xenoblade"
"Xenoblade games are all great and since they're first party Nintendo you won't get them on other platforms."
"Xenoblade"
"Xenoblade 1-3 and Fire Emblem Three Houses are all really great Switch exclusives"
"Xenoblade and Fire Emblem"
"I agree about Nintendo games like Paper Mario and Xenoblade."
"Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3"
#10
Octopath Traveler
4.7
(23)
"Octopath traveler."
"My god I love Octopath Traveler 2 so much."
"Octopath Travelers are great, especially the 2nd game."
"Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 run well for me."
"Dude you forgot Octopath Traveller! Quality JRPG."
"Octopath Traveler is my favorite chill game."
"I really enjoyed Star Ocean, and now I'm playing Octopath Traveller."
"OCTOPATH Traveler ! Maybe Rebirth too."
"New & turn-based: Octopath Traveler 2, Chained Echoes, Yakuza LAD & Infinite Wealth."
"Both Octopath Traveler games let you tinker with jobs to custom craft your party!"
#11
Xenogears
4.8
(22)
"Xenogears."
"N/A"
"Check out Xenogears, it’s a ps1 jrpg and one of my all time favorites."
"I wholly agree with the Xenogears suggestions."
"Xenogears !"
"Xenogears"
"PS1-Xenogears"
"PSX - FFVII / Xenogears / FFIX"
"PS1 - Xenogears"
"Xenogears. Shit gameplay. But it's the #1 for me in terms of story."
#12
Persona 5 Royal
5.0
(21)
"Persona 5 Royal"
"Persona 5 Royal or Persona 3 Reload is a good start."
"Easy one for me Persona 5 Royal."
"100000% persona 5 royal. The epitome of the evolution of the modern JRPG IMO."
"Persona 5 royal, yakuza like a dragon. That is all."
"Considered to be one of the best."
"Final Fantasy VII, Persona 3 Portable"
"Persona 5 Royal is amazing."
"PS4 - Persona 5 Royal or Yakuza: Like A Dragon"
"PS4: Persona 5 Royal"
#13
Sea of Stars
4.3
(21)
"Try sea of stars."
"I really enjoyed Sea of Stars and would highly recommend it."
"I really enjoyed Sea of Stars and would highly recommend it."
"Easily, and by far, the best JRPG of the last few years."
"N/A"
"Sea of Stars"
"Or maybe Sea of Stars?"
"Sea of Stars has some pretty humorous moments"
"Sea of Stars is designed to be a new age snes jrpg. Fun and doesn’t overstay its welcome."
"I have really enjoyed that."
#14
Xenoblade Chronicles
5.0
(18)
"Xenoblade chronicles games are amazing titles"
"Octopath Traveler, Dragon Quest 11S"
"The Xenoblade chronicles series is phenomenal."
"Whole Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy is absolutely perfect in my eyes."
"My favourite series is Xenoblade."
"I strongly recommend trying out the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy."
"Wii: Xenoblade Chronicles"
"Wii - Xenoblade Chronicles"
"Wii - Xenoblade Chronicles 1"
"Wii- Xenoblade Chronicles"
#15
Final Fantasy
4.7
(19)
"Yakuza and Earthbound are clutch choices but I haven’t scrolled down far enough to see if someone has mentioned Final Fantasy 5."
"Octopath Traveller 1 and 2, Final Fantasy 7 and 9, Sea of Stars."
"Final fantasy IV and II."
"4-6 are still fantastic games that should be played by any enjoyer of RPGs."
"Basically the entire Final Fantasy main series is on Steam now"
"Final Fantasy (various platforms, and yes i know, totally obvious choices but i just wanted to put them out there)"
"The other Final Fantasy games."
"III, V, X-2, XI, Lightning Returns, XII Zodiac Age, XIV."
"Final fantasy 12, Final fantasy 7, 7-2, and lightnings return, Final fantasy 15"
"Highly recommend Final Fantasy. If you like more fantasy in your jrpg then play FF9 first."
#16
Final Fantasy VII
4.9
(18)
"I'd say it is still one of the best and most important JRPGs ever made."
"Final Fantasy 7"
"You can’t go wrong with FF7, FFX or Chrono Trigger."
"Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VII (OG or Remake)."
"Ff7 , dragonquest 9 or 11 , pokemom yellow , emerald , final fantasy 3 , budokai 3has rpg elements start there"
"PS1 - FF7"
"PS1 - FF7"
"PS1 ff7"
"PSX- Final Fantasy VII"
"PS1- FF VII"
#17
Chained Echoes
4.6
(17)
"Chained Echoes is an RPG based on classics like Xeno Gears and Final Fantasy 6."
"Chained Echoes is an RPG based on classics like Xeno Gears and Final Fantasy 6"
"Chained echoes."
"Chained Echoes"
"Chained Echoes, Persona5, Symphony of War"
"Play chained echoes, became my all time favorite recently after beating it."
"Chained Echoes"
"Chained Echoes let's you save anywhere."
"Chained Echoes"
"Chained Echoes is another good throwback RPG."
#18
Final Fantasy IX
4.9
(16)
"FFX, FFIX, Dark Cloud 2, DQXI."
"Final Fantasy 9"
"Final Fantasy IX."
"N/A"
"I think FF9, FFX, DQ11, Xenogears, Grandia 2."
"Final Fantasy IX / dragon quest VIII / Persona 4"
"Install the moguri mod"
"PS1 - Final Fantasy IX"
"PS1-FFIX"
"PS1 - FFIX"
#19
The World Ends With You
4.9
(16)
"TWEWY is one of the best and most creative JRPGs ever made."
"Twewy is the best rpg on the ds that’s not pokemon imo."
"TWEWY
Knights in the Nightmare."
"**The World Ends With You** has to be up there, if not the best."
"The World Ends With You."
"Twewy"
"NDS - The World Ends with You"
"PSP-Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep."
"The World Ends With You, Knights in the Nightmare, Avalon Code, and Infinite Space."
"In my opinion it's the single best game on the DS."
#20
Octopath Traveler II
4.8
(13)
"Been playing the heck out of Octopath Traveller 2 lately."
"How come Octopath Traveler 2 not being mentioned? The game's incredible."
"Octopath traveller 2 and chained echoes"
"Octopath Traveler 2"
"Octopath II"
"Octopath Traveler 2"
"Just buy octopath traveler 2 Thanks me later. Its everything square did good in a single game."
"Octopath Traveler 2 all the way. Skip the original."
"*Definitely* check out Octopath Traveler II and Dragon Quest XI."
"Octopath Traveler II is fantastic"
#21
Mistwalker
5.0
(12)
"Lost Odyssey is a bit old and you need an Xbox to play but it's a major inspiration for Expedition 33 and one of my favourites."
"Lost Odyssey is one of the best modern Final Fantasy games. It was developed by Sakaguchi with a Uematsu soundtrack, so it counts."
"Play Lost Odyssey and then play Clair Obscur on gamepass when that comes out next week"
"Would def say Lost Oddyset should be one of the 2."
"Lost odyssey DEFINITELY is one of the best."
"Lost Odyssee & Infinite Undiscovery as standout gems for Xbox jrpgs."
"Honestly for Xbox you’re pretty limited but I love DQXI, Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey."
"Lost Odyssey is definitely top tier. I also enjoyed Blue Dragon a lot"
"Lost Odyssey is top-tier, and arguably the best Xbox RPG."
"Actually furious at the lack of Lost Odyssey representation."
#22
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
4.9
(12)
"Yakuza Like a Dragon and Infinite Wealth"
"Yakuza Like a Dragon is unlike a lot of JRPGS I've played."
"Yakuza Like A Dragon and Persona 5 are my top choices for modern JRPGs."
"You’d probably enjoy Yakuza: Like a Dragon!"
"N/A"
"Simple and accessible. A lot of fun jobs that offer different roles."
"PS4: DQXI and Yakuza: Like A Dragon tied"
"Yakuza Like a Dragon for sure"
"I think you will really love Yakuza Like a Dragon (Y7)."
"Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth."
#23
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
4.8
(12)
"Fire Emblem Three Houses"
"I would second Fire Emblem 3 houses."
"FE3H is the biggest must-play Switch exclusive imo, fantastic game."
"N/A"
"Fire Emblem Engage"
"If it’s fire emblem you’re looking at, three houses and engage are both pretty good."
"I got so invested in the characters/relationships."
"Fire Emblem Three Houses"
"Fire Emblem: Three House, Xenoblade Chronicles 3."
"Fire Emblem Three Houses (good story, excellent characters and lore)"
#24
Final Fantasy Tactics
4.8
(11)
"My personal list goes something like: Final Fantasy Tactics, VII, and IX."
"Dragon Quest XI"
"This a JSRPG, it plays like a standard jrpg."
"FFT. Incase you somehow never played this incredible game."
"FFTactics is a given for replayability."
"Final Fantasy Tactics"
"Final Fantasy Tactics."
"FFT war of the lions"
"Not counting remakes or re-releases: PS1: Final Fantasy Tactics"
#25
Final Fantasy VI
4.8
(11)
"FF4 and 6 are obvious choices."
"Maybe: FF6, FF7, Suikoden 2, Xenogears, Golden Sun 1 & 2."
"You can't go wrong with either."
"SNES - Final Fantasy VI"
"SNES - Final Fantasy VI"
"SNES - Final Fantasy VI"
"SNES: Final Fantasy VI"
"FF 6/3 depending on region"
"Secret of Mana Chrono Trigger Final Fantasy 6"
"FF6 (you'll probably need to grind to level up your characters in the 2nd part of the game) and Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition."
#26
Trails in the Sky
4.7
(11)
"I'm going to jump on the trails in the sky bandwagon."
"But seriously, Trails in the Sky."
"Trails in the Sky 1-2-3 can run on a toaster."
"Great deep series and it's fantasy steampunk."
"Trails in the sky legend trilogy + evo mod is really good try it."
"Trails in the Sky trilogy. I played the whole thing on a 2013 laptop with no dedicated card."
"Trails in the Sky"
"I'll be the one that recommends Trails in the Sky."
"Trails in the sky."
"Trails in the Sky!"
#27
Persona 4 Golden
4.5
(11)
"Persona 4 Golden"
"Persona 4 Golden"
"If you like the persona series you can always play persona 4 golden which is my personal favorite."
"If you haven't played Persona 4 Golden yet i would suggest you give it a try."
"Vita: Persona 4 Golden"
"Suikoden 5 Persona 4 Golden Suikoden 1 and 2 Collection"
"Lot more homie vibes with that one."
"Best (modern) JRPG on iOS in my book."
"Persona 4: Golden. The gameplay is very repetitive... but the story is arguably a 10/10."
"Persona 4 Golden. Absolutely some of the worst gameplay I have ever experienced... but the story is arguably a 10/10."
#28
Monolith Soft
4.9
(10)
"Xenoblade, it’s my favorite game series tbh"
"Xenoblade 1, 2, 3 and X are all on the switch."
"Xenoblade Chronicles 1-2-3 is a great adventure on Switch"
"If you like xenosaga, you’d definitely enjoy the xenoblade chronicles series. They’re made by the same studio with tetsuya takahashi still at the helm"
"Xenoblade 1-3"
"On Switch the Xenoblade saga has awesome stories and open worlds."
"Play Xenoblade if you want story well there you go maybe try 1 or 3 1st tho"
"Xenoblade (any)."
"Xenoblade series - Switch games, fantastic world bu"
"Xenoblade series"
#29
Grandia
4.8
(10)
"Grandia!"
"Grandia"
"Grandia was suggested by someone else, that's a really good option. Hits every criteria."
"Grandia"
"Grandia (and grandia 2)"
"Grandia, Wild Arms, Suikoden 1&2, Breath of Fire 3&4"
"Grandia!"
"Grandia"
"Grandia."
"Grandia might be a good option."
#30
Super Mario RPG
4.6
(10)
"Super Mario RPG"
"Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario series."
"Super Mario RPG would be very cute and chill."
"Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario are JRPGs as chill and easygoing as It gets, both are funny, charming, with great characters and turn based goodness"
"It's fantastic and the remake is lovely."
"SNES: Super Mario RPG"
"It's definitely one of those games that I just play all the time because it's so short."
"Very approachable (and good)."
"Though you collect a party of characters through the game."
#31
Lost Odyssey
4.6
(10)
"Xbox 360 - lost odyssey"
"360 - Lost Odyssey"
"XBOX360 - Lost Odyessy"
"Xbox 360 - Lost Odyssey"
"360 Lost odyssey."
"Xbox 360: Lost Odyssey"
"Lost Odyssey."
"Lost Odyssey"
"XBOX 360: Lost Odyssey, that's about it."
"For JRPG I'd say Lost Odyssey (game play not the worst tho)"
#32
Fire Emblem
4.4
(10)
"If you have the online expansion then the GBA Fire Emblem game is on there."
"You should try Fire Emblem, Triangle Strategy, Sea of Stars, Xenoblade series, Dragon Quest XI, Trails of Cold Steel."
"GBA - Fire Emblem"
"Switch: Fire Emblem: Three Houses"
"Three Houses tends to be preferred most places due to it's stronger story and characters."
"Fire Emblem three houses"
"Can’t go wrong with fire emblem for the JSRPG genre."
"Fire Emblem."
"Fire Emblem is relatively accessible."
"Games."
#33
Persona 5
4.9
(9)
"My only other suggestion would be Persona 5."
"My favs, Persona 5, Persona 3, FF Tactics, XENOGEARS, FF7, FF9, Chrono Trigger, Arc the lad twilight of spirits!"
"You can also play persona 5."
"PS4 - Persona 5"
"PS3 - Persona V"
"Ps4- Persona 5"
"Persona 5 (Tactica or Royal)"
"Persona 5 would be your best option."
"**Persona 5** probably wont overwhelm a newcomer and the Royal version is rather easy difficulty-wise."
#34
Tales of Symphonia
4.8
(9)
"Tales of Symphonia and Graces F."
"Tales of Symphonia"
"It's one of my childhood games."
"Tales of Symphonia, Tales of the Abyss and Tales of Vesperia."
"GC - Tales of Symphonia"
"GameCube-Tales of Symphonia"
"Mostly Tales of Symphonia and Tales of Berseria."
#35
Octopath Traveler 2
4.7
(9)
"Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology, Octopath Traveller 2, shadows over loathing."
"Octopath traveler 2"
"Octopath 2 puts part 1 to shame (& I loved part 1)"
"Octopath Traveler 2 is significantly, significantly better than the first one for what it’s worth."
"It’s easily my favorite game of 2023!"
"Recently."
"Octopath traveler 2, almost all the 'Tales of' games."
"Octopath traveler 2."
"This one i am not sure on but Octopath traveler 2."
#36
Final Fantasy XII
4.7
(9)
"FF12"
"Final Fantasy through 12 (except 11 of course) are available and all of them play really well on the Switch."
"PS2 - Final Fantasy XII"
"Final Fantasy XII"
"Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy IV, and Chrono Trigger"
"FF12.. Loved the game even with it's flaws."
"Ff12"
"FF 12 has a really fun system with its jobs."
#37
Triangle Strategy
4.1
(10)
"If you want a nintendo switch exclusive to scratch the SRPG itch, you need to try Triangle Strategy. It's fantastic."
"Triangle Strategy was a fun one for me."
"Triangle Strategy if strategy games counts too."
"Triangle Strategy."
"Triangle strategy if you like turn-based games."
"Triangle Strategy was a very good game."
"Anyone played Triangle strategy?"
"From the games in the picture? Triangle Strategy."
"Are some of the greatest JRPGs I've ever played."
#38
Persona
4.6
(9)
"If Persona and Final Fantasy are what stick out to you, play those."
"Persona games, basically any JRPG with spanish language I guess."
"Persona is great and I'd consider Star Rails Story really great to even if it is a gacha"
"Persona series, can't really go wrong with any of them."
"If you want something more modern then those new Persona games are great too."
"Persona 3-5 are on switch, and if you like SMT you'll probably like them as well."
"All the Persona games."
"I would mention the Persona series and SMT4 but those aren't really overlooked."
"You can take your pick from Tales, Dragon Quest, Like a Dragon, Persona, SMT."
#39
Ni no Kuni
4.6
(9)
"Ni no Kuni 2"
"Ni No Kuni is basically what you would expect if Studio Ghibli films were a video game."
"Ni No Kuni is a really great story about dealing with loss."
"I am having a blast with ni no kuni."
"Nino kuni 1 and 2 is pretty good imo."
"Both Nino Kuni Games too are a great choice."
"PS3-Ni No Kuni? Idk terrible gen for JRPGs"
#40
Suikoden II
5.0
(8)
"I'd say Suikoden 2, Xenogears and Persona 4."
"My all time favs are mostly on the PS1. Suikoden II and FF Tactics."
"Suikoden 2, Valkyrie profile and Final Fantasy IX."
"Suikoden 2"
"Is a classic, highly recommend."
"PS1 - Suikoden 2 or Final Fantasy IX"
"Also Suikoden II as a close 2nd"
"Final Fantasy Tactics, Persona 4 Golden, Suikoden II."
#41
Dragon Quest VIII
4.9
(8)
"Consider Dragon Quest 8 PS2 and Persona 5 Royal."
"Dragon Quest VIII (for 3DS with orchestrated music patch)."
"Persona 5, DQ 8, DQ 11, FF10."
"PS2 - DQ VIII"
"FFVII, Xenogears and………..DQ VIII."
"Are some of the greatest JRPGs I've ever played."
"Games I loved playing on mobile."
#42
Crystal Project
4.2
(9)
"Amazing JRPG, unlike anything I’ve ever played in terms of gameplay and exploring."
"N/A"
"Crystal Project and Etrian Odsessey (If you actually want good dungeons)"
"Crystal Project is highly recommended for its battle and job system."
"Is great if you want something using the FFT / FF5 job system."
"Minecraft-esque world with FF5 job system, virtually no cutscenes and you just explore the open world."
"No big story or cutscenes to get lost in, just pure gameplay for the most part."
"Crystal Project is a great indie game that’s clearly fashioned after Final Fantasy V."
"I also strongly recommend Crystal Project."
#43
Radiant Historia
4.6
(8)
"That or **Radiant Historia** but you should probably play the 3DS remaster/remake."
"Radiant Historia to me is the best JRPG on the DS and one of my favorites in general."
"Radiant historia"
"+1 for Radiant Historia."
"An opportunity to recommend Radiant Historia!"
"Pickup an R4 cart. And play Radiant Historia."
"Radiant Historia."
"Radiant Historia."
#44
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
4.6
(8)
"Ys lacrimosa of dana"
"Ys VIII."
"Ys 8."
"Y’s VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is an excellent."
"10/10 story. Graphics on the lower end."
"Ys 8 - Lacrimosa of Dana is such an underrated action JRPG."
"If you want modern 3d one."
"The gameplay is great and the story is fantastic."
#45
Nintendo
4.6
(8)
"Super Mario RPG"
"For super beginners, Super Mario RPG and the first two Paper Mario games are designed to be “Baby’s first JRPG”."
"Super Mario RPG was designed precisely for this kind of situation."
"Super Mario RPG is fantastic, both the original SNES game and the remake on Switch are good places to start."
"Super Mario RPG is generally going to be the single best JRPG to cut your teeth on."
"My daughter and I have played ... Super Mario RPG"
"Super Mario RPG - remaster"
"Don't sleep on Mario RPG. She'd have to play it alone, but it's fun, colorful and energetic."
#46
Final Fantasy V
4.5
(8)
"Has one of the best implementations of a job system."
"Also FF3. Also FFX-2's dress-sphere system."
"Octopath traveler kinda, Fire emblem three houses, Xenoblade 3."
"I very much enjoyed FFV and FFXII."
"Play FF5, its really overlooked."
"FFV, Crystal Project and OT2."
"I'm also quite partial to FFV."
"SNES - Final Fantasy V"
#47
CrossCode
4.4
(8)
"Cross Code as well."
"CrossCode and Astlibra are must play lengthy action rpgs you can play."
"Definitely crosscode !!!"
"Crosscode"
"CrossCode for action RPGs."
"Crosscode is great for its story. Though the combat is good too."
"Cross Code."
"It's not *really* a JRPG, but the vibe is so similar."
#48
Final Fantasy VII Remake
5.0
(7)
"Good god does Final Fantasy VII Remake look good on Deck."
"Ff7 remake"
"FF7 Remake (not traditional but still great on Deck)"
"FF7 remake is great, as is Dragon Quest 11."
"FF7 Remake is amazing."
"As for my personal recs: * Final Fantasy VII Remake * Final Fantasy VII * Nier Automata * Final Fantasy XIII * Final Fantasy VIII * Chrono Trigger * Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth * Star Ocean Second Story."
"PS4: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, NieR Automata, and Elden Ring."
#49
EarthBound
4.9
(7)
"Earthbound & Mother 3 both rock."
"SNES: Earthbound. It's a very unique experience, and the gameplay and graphics have aged amazingly."
"Snes- Earthbound"
"Snes- Earthbound"
"SNES: Earthbound (with Final Fantasy VI being a close second)"
"Earthbound for the nostalgia."
"EarthBound and Mother 3."
#50
Final Fantasy VIII
4.9
(7)
"PS1: Final Fantasy VIII and Legend of Dragoon."
"PS1: Final Fantasy VIII"
"FF8 for Triple Triad."
"Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy VIII and Chrono Cross"
"Final Fantasy 8"
"PSX - FF VIII"
#51
Chrono Cross
4.9
(7)
"Chrono Cross and Chained Echoes."
"1. Chrono Cross, obvious sequel recommendation."
"PS1 - Chrono Cross/Lunar SSSC"
"Chrono Cross - Soundtrack and character roster alone."
"Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy VIII and Chrono Cross"
"Cmon... No love for: 1. Radiant Historia - Perfect Chronology 2. Xenosaga Episode III 3. Lost odyssey 4. Vagrant Story 5. Xenogears 6. Chrono Cross ( f the haters) 7. Suikoden 2 8. SUIKODEN 5"
#52
Bandai Namco
4.1
(8)
"My favorites are Persona 4: Golden, Parasite Eve, Chrono Cross, Nier Automata, and Tales of Arise."
"Tales of Arise Rinwell, feels like playing a mage, she has quite an interesting playstyle and you can switch to her as your main controllable unit in combat."
"Tales of Berseria and Arise"
"There are a few Tales of... games (Arise is the newest, and I enjoyed it, but Vesperia is better liked by most)."
"Tales of Arise is pretty political and looks good. It's a fairly long game as well."
"Tales of Berseria or Tales of Arise. Not turn based but both have a great cast of characters like Atlus games."
"That's easy, Tales of Arise."
"A very formulaic JRPG which is surprisingly a breath of fresh air."
#53
Dragon Quest III
4.7
(7)
"Dragon quest 3 remake."
"You just wait for Dragon Quest III."
"VI, VII and IX."
"NES - Dragon Warrior III"
"DQ3 - While the story will stay the same you can make loads of different character combinations and power level your whole party."
"The newly remade Dragon Quest III is pretty grind heavy on higher difficulty."
"Dragon Warrior III, Xenoblade Chronicles 2."
#54
Konami
4.7
(7)
"Suikoden 2, which is for me the best game of all time."
"Suikoden 2, Xenogears, Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy IX, Breath of Fire IV."
"Suikoden 2, Xenogears, Grandia, Valkyrie Profile and Golden Sun are true classics."
"After you get past Earthbound, FF6, and FF7, and Suikoden 2."
"Playstation 1 suikoden 2"
"Suikoden II, Grandia, Earthbound are some slightly deeper cuts."
"Xenogears, suikoden 2, Grandia, Trails in the sky, FF6, 7, 8 and 9."
#55
Skies of Arcadia
4.7
(7)
"Skies of Arcadia."
"Skies of Arcadia"
"Dreamcast - Skies of Arcadia"
"Dreamcast - Skies of Arcadia"
"Dreamcast - Skies of Arcadia"
"My personal favorite is Skies of Arcadia."
"My favorite JRPG ever is Skies of Arcadia (preferably the GameCube version) but it's old and it definitely shows."
#56
Final Fantasy IV
4.7
(7)
"FF4 and 6 are obvious choices."
"Final Fantasy IV. Don't you skip over the first best final fantasy!!"
"Was actually my favorite of the older ones."
"SNES- Final Fantasy IV"
"Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy IV, and Chrono Trigger"
"The 3d remake of FF4 was a surprisingly good challenge."
"Final fantasy IV. (sorry jobs are pre-defined."
#57
WonderPlanet
4.0
(8)
"Definitely Metaphor ReFantazio"
"Metaphor or Persona 3 Reload if you liked P5/P4G."
"Metaphor ReFantazio"
"Metaphor Refantazio was super fun to me as someone who really likes final fantasy and persona."
"Metaphor: Refantazio is basically another Persona game and it has some pretty strong themes from the main cast about hope for the future."
"Maybe try Metaphor, though it could go either way since you loved P3 and didn't like P5."
"Maybe you’ll enjoy Metaphor Refantazio? Or try out DQ11 since you liked 8."
"Metaphor: ReFantazio"
#58
Trails
4.6
(7)
"Trails has no competition in terms of world building and characters."
"Obligatory Trails recommendation. Oh, and Undertale."
"The Trails series. There's 13 games, all with a connected plot."
"Probably the best time to get into the Trails series."
"Any Trails series."
"The trails series are a mix of fantasy and sci-fi elements."
"Trails series has a pretty good story and a nice turn based jrpg playstyle"
#59
Phantasy Star IV
4.6
(7)
"I'll always recommend Phantasy Star IV."
"Genesis- Phantasy Star 4"
"Genesis - Phantasy Star IV"
"Genesis- Phantasy Star IV"
"Phantasy Star IV."
"I'd suggest giving the original Phantasy Star tetralogy a whirl."
"Phantasy Star IV. Tales of Destiny, Tales of Vesperia."
#60
Dragon Quest IX
4.6
(7)
"DS: Dragon Quest IX"
"Are some of the greatest JRPGs I've ever played."
"I'd recommend Dragon Quest 9."
"Dragon Quest IX"
"DQ IX has skill points you can Syphon from other classes."
"DQ IX."
"Dragon Quest 9."
#61
Deck13
4.3
(7)
"Chained Echoes!"
"Chained Echoes is a masterpiece."
"Chained Echoes"
"Check out Chained Echoes and Cassette Beasts. Very nice games with not so complicated mechanics and even difficulty settings if you need it."
"Chained Echoes"
"Chained echoes - another great RPG that lets you play with mechs and has an interesting skill tree"
"If you find yourself with less than 20 dollars left over I would highly recommend Chained Echoes."
#62
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
5.0
(6)
"If you're there for story check out 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim."
"13 Sentinels Aegis Rim. And their upcoming Unicorn Overlord."
"Found it being sold on eBay for $5, blew me away with story and characters. Highly recommend!!"
"If your a story guy than 13 Sentinels is a must. It’ll be one of your favorite games ever."
"If your a story guy than 13 Sentinels is a must."
"Incredible story, the sort of thing people wish they could experience for the first time all over again."
#63
Bravely Default
4.8
(6)
"I find Bravely Default (3DS) and Bravely Default 2 (Switch) very fun to grind."
"Bravely default!!"
"Bravely Default and FFV are the best."
"Bravely Default, Bravely Second, Bravely Default 2."
"3DS: Bravely Default"
"Second is better since there's a spot that starts everyone with max bp."
#64
Suikoden
4.8
(6)
"Suikoden 1 and 2 are pretty great."
"Suikoden series, especially 2!!"
"Suikoden 1, 2, 3, 5."
"I'm not seeing anyone mentioning the Suikoden series here."
"Suikoden 1, FF12 and... Shining force 2."
#65
Persona 3 Reload
4.8
(6)
"Persona 3 Reload."
"Persona 3 Reload recently came out, since you liked 4 and 5, you are probably going to enjoy Reload."
"Persona 3 Reload."
"Persona 3 Reload."
"New one."
#66
Paper Mario
4.8
(6)
"Paper Mario is a ton of fun."
"N64-Paper Mario"
"N64 - Paper Mario"
"N64 - Paper Mario"
"N64: Paper Mario"
#67
Star Ocean
4.0
(7)
"Star Ocean 2R is always my first recommendation and personal favorite."
"I suggest giving a try to both SO2's remake and SO6, as they are the most recent entries and some of the best the series has to offer."
"Various Star Ocean games"
"Probably the Star Ocean games (Last Hope and Divine Force)."
"Sci fi = Star Ocean, Neir Automata."
"Are on Steam."
#68
Unicorn Overlord
4.7
(6)
"It's a tactics jrpg. A spiritual successor to Ogre Battle 64."
"Unicorn Overlord runs beautifully and its probably my favorite RPG since... Persona 5 maybe?"
"Unicorn overlord just came out."
"Unicorn Overlord, just from the demo i am addicted."
"Unicorn Overlord."
"New one."
#69
Level-5
4.7
(6)
"Ni No Kuni."
"Ni No Kuni 1, it's all animated by Studio Ghibli."
"NDS - Ni No Kuni"
"PS3 - Ni No Kuni"
"Maybe Ni no Kuni would be the only other JRPG I can think of that’s not on your list"
"PS3: Ni No Kuni"
#70
Disgaea
4.5
(6)
"Is my favorite to play."
"Disgaea series which is an over the top tongue in cheek mockery of anime tropes"
"Has an awesome class system."
"Currently playing disgaea 1, it is nice :D"
"Disgaea"
"Disgaea sounds up your alley."
#71
Shin Megami Tensei V
4.3
(6)
"Combat is probably the best for a turn based jrpg."
"Best (modern) JRPG on iOS in my book."
"Vengeance"
"Shin megami tensei V, although I would wait for the SMT V: vengeance release."
"As well as SMT V vengeance being released soon"
"Are some of the greatest JRPGs I've ever played."
#72
Ys
4.2
(6)
"Ys! You have the more modern ones (8,9 and soon 10)..."
"I like Ys X. But it is often recommended to start with Ys VIII, which is considered to be the best one."
"Ys games starting at 7."
"Ys Chronicles 1 and 2, Romancing SaGa, Doom&Destiny."
"Ys 8 are great entry points into those franchises imo."
"You can run some of the Ys games probably."
#73
Tales
4.0
(6)
"Tales of games (sadly most are not on steam but can be easily emulated)"
"Of Phantasia, Tales of Destiny, Tales of Symphonia, Tales of the Abyss, Tales of Vesperia."
"I would also highly recommend checking out the Tales and Ys series."
"Tales and YS games are great if you want an action combat."
"Tales of the Abyss, Tales of Graces, Octopath 2 stories are great but tiny."
"You can take your pick from Tales, Dragon Quest, Like a Dragon, Persona, SMT."
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