RPGTactical RPG
SoloRangedNarrativeDarkHardcore
Steam👍 96%· 323KRAWG👍 85%· 1.9KMC92IGDB96· 13OC93· 76
Year 2015Dev 8-4Playtime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
Best Tactical RPGs
This is the ranking of the best tactical rpgs, sorted by iRank score: a 0-100 metric blending Steam reviews, IGDB ratings (community and critic), Metacritic, OpenCritic and the iRankGames community votes into a single number. Unlike opinion-based editorial lists, this order is computed from real data and applies a Bayesian shrinkage adjustment so games with few reviews can't inflate the top of the chart. Undertale, Tabletop Simulator and Pokémon FireRed Version lead the chart — the highest-rated titles in the genre according to our data. The top-25 average iRank is 87/100, out of 50 games catalogued. The ranking updates continuously as new reviews and votes come in.
Top 3
The best tactical rpgs game is Undertale (91.8/100). Close behind: Tabletop Simulator and Pokémon FireRed Version.
Full ranking
50 games cataloguedUpdated July 2026
Ranked by iRank Score
RPGTactical RPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineCasual
Steam👍 96%· 73KRAWG👍 86%· 673
Year 2015Dev Berserk GamesPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB100· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiFirst Person
IGDB93· 3
Year 1994Dev Creatures Inc. · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB90· 2
Year 2009Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalThird Person
IGDB100· 1
Year 1998Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree
IGDB96· 5
Year 2009Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometric2D
IGDB85· 2
Year 1999Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiPost-ApocalypticFirst Person
Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 1996Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyMythologyIsometric
IGDB86· 4
Year 2009Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasy
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB86· 8OC84· 80
Year 2018Dev CD Projekt REDOn PS4 · Android · PC
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasySci-Fi
IGDB91· 4
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB88· 5
Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkFantasyLootSkill Tree
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB88· 3
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkExploration2D
IGDB91· 3
Year 2005Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasySci-Fi
IGDB87· 10
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometric2D
Year 2002Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerRangedDarkFantasy
Year 1996Dev New World Computing · The 3DO CompanyOn PC · Mac
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best tactical rpgs game?
- According to the iRankGames ranking, Undertale (91.8/100) tops the list. Close behind are Tabletop Simulator and Pokémon FireRed Version.
- How is this ranking calculated?
- Each game receives an iRank score (0-100) blending several weighted sources: Steam reviews, IGDB community + critic ratings, Metacritic, OpenCritic and the iRankGames community votes. The sort order additionally applies a Bayesian shrinkage adjustment: games with few reviews get pulled toward the genre average so small samples can't game the top of the chart.
- How many tactical rpgs are in this ranking?
- 50 games appear in this list (filtered by minimum popularity, excluding DLC, expansions and unclassified shovelware).
- What makes a good tactical rpgs game?
- The highest-rated entries in this genre tend to share design coherent with subgenre conventions, tight controls, balanced challenge-and-reward loops, and an active player base that sustains their reception across multiple platforms. Examples in this ranking: Undertale, Tabletop Simulator and Pokémon FireRed Version.