RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169
Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox
Best Turn-Based JRPGs
This is the ranking of the best turn-based jrpgs, 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. Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and OMORI lead the chart — the highest-rated titles in the genre according to our data. The top-25 average iRank is 86/100, out of 29 games catalogued. The ranking updates continuously as new reviews and votes come in.
Top 3
The best turn-based jrpgs game is Persona 5 Royal (94.8/100). Close behind: Persona 4 Golden and OMORI.
Full ranking
29 games cataloguedUpdated July 2026
Ranked by iRank Score
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 85KRAWG👍 88%· 608MC89IGDB90· 1OC88· 89
Year 2012Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
TacticalNarrativeHorrorAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 87KRAWG👍 86%· 170OC86· 11
Year 2020Dev OMOCAT · PlayismPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMeleeMagicNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204
Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalExplorationLoot2D
Steam👍 97%· 3.4K
Year 2020Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 144MC85OC87· 10
Year 2006Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 98%· 8.6KRAWG👍 94%· 34
Year 2015Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~1hOn PC
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 14KRAWG👍 87%· 575MC84OC81· 32
Year 2000Dev Square Enix · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1
Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkHorror
Steam👍 95%· 15K
Year 2014Dev DingalingOn Linux · PC · Mac
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeLinear
Steam👍 98%· 5.6KRAWG👍 92%· 24
Year 2024Dev Jozef PavelkaPlaytime ~2hOn PC
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 88%· 9.4KRAWG👍 86%· 423MC90
Year 1999Dev Square · Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDark
Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154
Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyFantasy
Steam👍 99%· 6.0KRAWG👍 85%· 20
Year 2020Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalStealthRangedMelee
Steam👍 90%· 13KIGDB90· 8OC85· 20
Year 2008Dev Sega WOW · SegaOn PlayStation 3
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerTactical
Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB89· 8OC89· 137
Year 2023Dev SabotageOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeCozy
Steam👍 82%· 612
Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasy
Steam👍 86%· 8.9KIGDB84· 11OC88· 117
Year 2017Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasy
Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122
Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldAnime
Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best turn-based jrpgs game?
- According to the iRankGames ranking, Persona 5 Royal (94.8/100) tops the list. Close behind are Persona 4 Golden and OMORI.
- 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 turn-based jrpgs are in this ranking?
- 29 games appear in this list (filtered by minimum popularity, excluding DLC, expansions and unclassified shovelware).
- What makes a good turn-based jrpgs 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: Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and OMORI.