Customizable avatars and skill systems similar to JRPGs are present in Western-made RPGs like Clair Obscur. Dragon Quest 9 introduced deep customization and turn-based multiplayer features to the RPG ...

There has never been a better time to dive into the best turn-based RPGs. The sub-genre has seen a massive push into the mainstream recently, thanks to recent Game of the Year Award winners such as ...

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Depending on your sensibilities, The Bearded Ladies’ Mutant Year Zero might not qualify for this list. It’s a turn-based tactics game in the vein of XCOM, but introduces real-time exploration elements ...

Nowadays, JRPGs are making a powerful comeback to the mainstream. And while I say mainstream, I mean game events, community discussions, and even impressive sales numbers. However, in the process of ...

Long before action RPGs became as common as they are, combat in role-playing games was predominantly done in a turn-based fashion. This form of gameplay, which was born out of hardware limitations and ...

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Embracing the retro aesthetic of Dread Delusion, with a new flavor of unsettling locales and disturbing creatures, Entropy trades real-time, first-person combat for tactical turn-based battles ...

Build your class, break the cycle. A 2.5D turn-based roguelike where the skills you gain become your class. A 2.5D Turn-Based Roguelike Skill Builder Eternity Breaker is a Turn-based Roguelike game ...