Best srpg on Reddit

193 reviews from r/StrategyRpg, r/JRPG, r/NintendoSwitch and 12 more subreddits

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Square Enix

4.6

(11)

"If you are looking to take a deep dive into strategy games, I'd recommend FFT and Tactics Ogre."

"Triangle strategy is my favourite game this year."

"Another vote for Triangle Strategy here, great strategic gameplay and a surprising number of decision points that lead to completely different scenarios."

"Triangle Strategy easily!"

"Triangle Strategy is the natural answer here. Fantastic game."

"I love final fantasy tactics."

"Triangle Strategy."

"Or you could try Tactics Ogre."

"Jrpg style Tactics Ogre: Reborn."

Nintendo

4.3

(11)

"The most beginner friendly is definitely Fire Emblem Three Houses."

"Fire Emblem: Three Houses is overall the best SRPG for the Switch."

"I think Fire Emblem 3 Houses would be the best overall as it has a strong and mostly linear narrative with great combat."

"Just started up Fire Emblem: Awakening recently. If you haven't had a chance to try it out, it's worth a play!"

"It's Japanese but you may dig Fire Emblem Three Houses."

"They are all solid games that get better with each entry, for me they are my comfort food for srpgs."

"Fire Emblem Echoes is also a great entry that features a turn-rewind mechanic if you mess up."

"The most obvious choice would be Fire Emblem: Three Houses."

"Fire Emblem Three Houses is easily the best one."

"Ever tried the Fire Emblem series?"

Disgaea

4.3

(7)

"I'm surprised noone has mentioned the Disgaea series yet."

"Would absolutely recommend Disgaea 1 5 or 6."

"Have you tried the Disgaea series?"

"Disgaea and soul nomad"

"After that the Disgaea series is consider the next step in SRPG."

"Disgaea DS and FFTA2 are great."

"Disgaea and Valkyrie Chronicles."

Tactics Ogre

4.7

(6)

"Tactics Ogre, definitely."

"I guess I would pick Tactics Ogre: Let us Cling Together."

"Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together(SNES) is easily the best."

"Like others have said, Tactics Ogre is gonna be your best bet for a title close to FFT."

"Tactics ogre."

"The Tactics Ogre series is pretty much the same thing."

Vandal Hearts

4.7

(6)

"Vandal Hearts"

"Vandal Hearts and Arc the Lad 2 came out in Japan in 96."

"Vandal Hearts man. Love that damn game."

"None was as good as Vandal Hearts 1 (PS1) in my opinion."

"Vandal hearts. It's a little bit simpler than fft but still great 👍🙂"

"Vandal Hearts 1 and possibly 2, on PSX."

Fell Seal

3.9

(7)

"Or Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark."

"Fell Seal, but not on GP."

"Fell Seal for sure. Great game."

"Fell Seal is a great one to play on the Switch."

"Fell Seal"

"Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is shaping up to be a great FF:T-like."

"Fell seal, but people have issues with the art style."

Fire Emblem

4.3

(6)

"I would still recommend Fire Emblem, especially 3 Houses to start off, because it's a great SRPG with a lot of great maps and classes."

"Fire Emblem Awakening is actually pretty beginner-friendly since you can turn off Perma death."

"Fire Emblem has a ton of fan games or 'romhacks' based on the GBA titles FE6-8."

"I spent 235 hours in Fire Emblem Three Houses."

"Later Fire Emblem games on normal casual (so no perma death), Easy mode triangle strategy, Utawarerumono, Tears to Tiara 2, and Stella Glow would be my picks of the ones I have played"

"Fire Emblem is the first thing that comes to mind."

Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

4.0

(6)

"Fell Seal"

"On PC you also have access to Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children and Fellseal."

"For a bit more indie you might like Fell Seal or Children of Zodiarcs."

"Fell seal: arbiters mark is a good one"

"PC -> Wesnoth, Children of Zodiarcs, Fell Seal."

"There is 'Fell Seal Arbitars Mark' .. but I did not get me 'into the mood'."

Shining Force

4.0

(6)

"Shining Force 1 and 2, great graphics, amazing music."

"Shining force (1992) 2 (1993)"

"Try the Shining Force games, they're pretty fast paced in comparison with most tactics game."

"If you like real old skool stuff the Genesis collection has Shining Force 1 and 2."

"Shining Force I & Shining Force II."

"Shining Force, perhaps?"

#10

Final Fantasy Tactics

4.6

(5)

"Easily, it's Final Fantasy Tactics."

"The original Final Fantasy Tactics might be good."

"Final Fantasy Tactics is certainly my favorite of those."

"Nothing has ever come close to one vision, but fft has some great mods as well, really enjoyed journey of the five and monster tactics"

"FFT 1.3 'Insane Difficulty' version is an interesting play IMO."

#11

Battle for Wesnoth

4.8

(4)

"Try the opensource srpg Battle for Wesnoth. The base game is excellent and it has a ton of mods."

"THE BATTLE FOR WESNOTH."

"I played Battle For Wesnoth."

"Battle for Wesnoth is light on pc requirements it's also free!"

#12

Battle Brothers

4.3

(4)

"Battle Brothers, not even close."

"You'll find a lot on PC. Off the top of my head: Battle Brothers, Wartales, Fell Seal, Iron Oath."

"Battle Brothers again."

"Battle brothers has already been mentioned."

#13

Super Robot Wars

3.8

(4)

"Most Super Robot Wars games are pretty beginner friendly, doubly so the recent ones (V, T, X and 30 since they all include Beginner Mode.)"

"Super Robot Wars"

"GBA: Super Robot Wars Original Generation 1 & 2, Zone of the Enders Fist of Mars"

"I don't know about best, but since it seems your looking for recommendations maybe check out super robot wars."

#14

XCOM

5.0

(3)

"Check out the **RPGO** series of mods for XCOM 2."

"XCOM 2 is just one of my favourite games of all time."

"I'd pick it up on PC instead of the Switch."

#15

Sega

5.0

(3)

"Valkyria Chronicles is probably my favorite, and I also think it's very forgiving."

"Valkria Chronicles as others have said already is awesome."

"Personally I think Valkyria Chronicles is the best srpg for PS3."

#16

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

4.7

(3)

"Definitely Fire Emblem, with Three Houses being incredibly beginner friendly."

"The most obvious choice would be Fire Emblem: Three Houses."

"If you haven't played it, that's the one."

#17

Fire Emblem: Awakening

4.3

(3)

"Fire Emblem Awakening is very good"

"Not even trying Awakening is a big oof."

"Just started up Fire Emblem: Awakening recently. If you haven't had a chance to try it out, it's worth a play!"

#18

Triangle Strategy

4.0

(3)

"I enjoyed Triangle Strategy, but it's not for everyone."

"Triangle Strategy (Lots of game-of-thronesy plot, but also great battles and characters)."

"You might enjoy triangle strategy, it has a very nice art style as well."

#19

Darkest Dungeon

4.0

(3)

"The darkest dungeon."

"I would say you might like Darkest Dungeon if you like SRPGs."

"Darkest Dungeon sounds right up ur alley."

#20

Langrisser

4.0

(3)

"Aside from that, I suggest Langrisser."

"Langrisser. It’s like Fire Emblem but you control commanders."

"I'll throw the Langrisser series in the ring."

#21

Seiko

5.0

(2)

"I really love my Alpinist. It’s very versatile - stick it on leather, wear with a suit."

"I would lean towards the alpinist. It just feels more special all around compared to the seiko 5."

#22

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor

5.0

(2)

"I'd recommend the Shin Megami Devil Survivor games."

"Devil Survivor is fantastic."

#23

Marvel's Midnight Suns

4.5

(2)

"Could try out Marvel Midnights Suns."

"If you want more modern try Midnight Suns."

#24

Nippon Ichi Software

4.5

(2)

"I greatly recommend Disgaea 5, it's a fantastic (and nearly infinite) game, if you're into nonsensical humor."

"Would absolutely recommend Disgaea 1 5 or 6."

#25

Stella Glow

4.5

(2)

"Stella Glow is possibly my favorite SRPG and is criminally underrated."

"Stella glow was good"

#26

Vanguard Bandits

4.5

(2)

"For me I highly recommend Vanguard Bandits for the PS 1."

"A lesser known title that me and my cousins enjoyed playing is Vanguard Bandits."

#27

Baldur's Gate

4.5

(2)

"Get Baldur's gate and TOSC, get Baldur's gate 2 and TOB"

"If real-time-with-pause counts, then check out the old Black Isle games: Baldur's Gate 1&2."

#28

Bravely Default

4.5

(2)

"I loved Bravely Default."

"I'd also recommend Bravely Default / Second."

#29

Into the Breach

4.5

(2)

"One of the earliest, most original and best TBS games is “Into The Breach”, not technically an RPG, but the mechanics are unique."

"PC: Into the Breach."

#31

Troubleshooter

4.5

(2)

"Troubleshooter is the best SRPG of all time. Its like a better XCOM."

"I just discovered the Troubleshooter game a few days back and it seems somewhat unknown, but I am having a blast with it."

#32

Front Mission

4.0

(2)

"Front mission series is great, scifi version of what you’re describing."

"Front Mission First."

#33

Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children

4.0

(2)

"Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children. Its an indie game that nails character progression."

"I’ll also throw out Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children as somet"

#34

Utawarerumono

4.0

(2)

"Utawarerumono is a pretty good one."

"The first utawarerumono (prelude, and yes play the remake not the original) on normal mode is pretty beginner friendly."

#35

Final Fantasy Tactics A2

4.0

(2)

"Disgaea DS and FFTA2 are great."

"Honestly FFTA2. It's the only one I come back to year after year."

#36

Jagged Alliance

4.0

(2)

"Some older games on GOG might be good for you. Jagged Alliance is a good time."

"Jagged alliance series, pretty decent turn based strategy game."

#37

Disgaea 4

4.0

(2)

"Disgaea 4 is fun."

"Disgaea 4 is tight. Tons of content."

#38

Mercenaries Saga

3.5

(2)

"Mercenaries Saga Chronicles might be a good one."

"Mercenaries Saga Chronicles is decent and worth the price."

#39

Larian Studios

5.0

(1)

"Divinity Original Sin 2 is a gridless, turn-based RPG."

#40

Battletech

5.0

(1)

"Battletech. Battletech Extended, Battletech Advanced, and RogueTech are phenomenal mods on top of an already amazing game."

#41

Alvora Tactics

5.0

(1)

"You gotta try Alvora Tactics, Horizon's Gate, and Voidspire Tactics. They are excellent indie SRPGs available on Steam."

#42

Disgaea series

5.0

(1)

"The only TBS game I've been able say is almost as good as FF Tactics is the Disgaea series."

#43

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

5.0

(1)

"Tactics Ogre LUCT for sure."

#44

Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword

5.0

(1)

"Fire emblem 7, I've probably played it more than 7 times."

#45

Berwick Saga

5.0

(1)

"This has to the most fun I've had playing an SRPG."

#46

Popolocrois

5.0

(1)

"**Popolocrois!** That's Pop-o-lo-crois."

#47

Fae Tactics

5.0

(1)

"IMO though Fae tactics is a 10/10 game for me."

#48

Tactics Ogre: PSP Remake

5.0

(1)

"Tactics Ogre (the psp remake) came just after the FFT remake."

#49

Tactics Ogre: LUCT

5.0

(1)

"Tactics Ogre: LUCT, Jeanne D'Arc, Front mission 3, are probably the best in my opinion."

#50

Wintermoor Tactics Club

4.0

(1)

"Wintermoor tactics club"

#51

Fire Emblem Heroes

4.0

(1)

"Fire emblem heroes"

#52

Jade Empire

4.0

(1)

"I wish more RPGs went for this sort of dynamic combat mechanics."

#53

Jagged Alliance 2

4.0

(1)

"If your looking for something more obscure try 'Jagged Alliance 2'"

#54

Shiro Games

4.0

(1)

"Wartales - Similar to Battle Brothers."

#55

Mario + Rabbids

4.0

(1)

"Definitely pick up Mario Rabids, and XCOM 2."

#56

SteamWorld Heist

4.0

(1)

"One that is often overlooked is Steamworld Heist."

#57

Tactics Advanced

4.0

(1)

"Tactics Advanced is actually really good."

#58

Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

4.0

(1)

"If you enjoy the ambush aspect of XCOM 2 I can recommend mutant year 0 road to eden."

#59

Final Fantasy: War of the Visions

4.0

(1)

"Final Fantasy War of the Visions is a tactics phone game."

#60

Disgaea 1 Complete

4.0

(1)

"Disgaea 1 Complete Edition - £33 is a lot of money for a mobile game but iCloud save support is working now."

#61

Fantasy War Tactics R

4.0

(1)

"One of the best mobile games I’ve played hands down."

#62

Codename Steam

4.0

(1)

"It's like 3D version od Steamworld Heist."

#63

Advance Wars: Dual Strike

4.0

(1)

"Check out the DS games Advance Wars: Dual Strike and Advance Wars: Days or Ruin."

#64

Final Fantasy XII

4.0

(1)

"It's a fantastic game with a great battle system."

#65

Ambition of the Slimes

4.0

(1)

"On the 3DS: Ambition Of The Slimes."

#66

Wargroove

4.0

(1)

"I'm pretty sure Wargroove is on Steam."

#67

Suikoden Tactics

4.0

(1)

"I've been enjoying Suikoden Tactics."

#68

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 1 & 2

4.0

(1)

"I recommend Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 1 and 2 for the DS."

#69

Valkyria Chronicles

4.0

(1)

"Valkyria Chronicles and Resonance of Fate might not be the best from a strategic point of view."

#70

SD Gundam G Generation Genesis

4.0

(1)

"If you're into the gundam series or mechs in general there's SD Gundam G Generation Genesis."

#72

Advance Wars

4.0

(1)

"Since no one mentioned it: Advance Wars."

#73

Persona 5 Tactica

4.0

(1)

"I've heard persona 5 tactica is good for beginners."

#74

Prime of Flames

4.0

(1)

"If random battles are your thing then maybe rougelite SRPGs could work for you, one such is Prime of Flames."

#75

King Arthur: Knight's Tale

4.0

(1)

"I'd like to recommend King Arthur: Knight's Tale."

#76

Disgaea 6

4.0

(1)

"Disgaea 6 is pretty beginner-friendly."

#77

Disgaea 1

4.0

(1)

"Disgaea 1 definitely! Then Fire Emblem 3 Houses."

#78

Langrisser I&II Remake

4.0

(1)

"Langrisser I&II Remake."

#79

Langrisser Mobile

4.0

(1)

"Give Langrisser Mobile a shot."

#80

Demon’s Rise

4.0

(1)

"I highly recommend the Demon’s Rise games."

#81

Ghost Recon

4.0

(1)

"Tom Clancy Ghost Recon is a really good SRPG for the 3DS."

#82

Tactics Ogre: PSP

4.0

(1)

"Definitely Tactics Ogre LUCT, played the PS1 version back in my high school days."

#83

Yggdra Union

4.0

(1)

"Also Yggdra Union and Onimusha Tactics."

#84

Valkyria Chronicles 1 and 4

4.0

(1)

"Valkyria Chronicles 1 and 4."

#85

Jeanne D'Arc

4.0

(1)

"Jeanne D'Arc for the psp is solid as well."

#86

Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness

4.0

(1)

"How about Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness and Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days?"

#87

Phantom Brave

4.0

(1)

"Phantom Brave. Its a spinoff of the Disgaea series."

#88

Dark Deity

3.0

(1)

"Dark Deity is decent."

#89

Ikenfell

3.0

(1)

"I think you should check out Ikenfell."

#90

Fantasy War Tactics

3.0

(1)

"Used to be the best. It’s dying but you could probably get a year of some good fun from it"

#91

The Last Remnant

2.0

(1)

"Just because no one else mentioned it, The Last Remnant. It's honestly a pretty terrible game, but it is unique to say the least."

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