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RPG. This category includes games that put emphasis on progress system for a controlled character (or a group of characters) which is (are) described with many statistics. They also have a multi-plot story and quests. There are classic RPGs with turn-based combat and rules inspired by pen-and-paper RPGs (e.g. Baldur’s Gate, Fallout), action RPGs with dynamic real time combat (Dark Souls) and jRPGs – very specific titles based on Japanese style and culture, especially on manga and anime (Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts). more
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Dex
RPG 23 February 2017
An original action game set in a cyberpunk world and created by Dreadlocks - an independent, Czech studio. Dex mingles elements of classic platformers with role-playing mechanics; it was inspired by classic arcade titles, as well as the works of William Gibson. The game is set in Harbor Prime, where luxurious districts stand in contrast to the filth the poor live in. The player has to face a mysterious AI that has broken loose and wishes to make irreversible changes.
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
RPG canceled
A unique RPG game created by producers such as Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown. The action of the game is set in modern Tokyo, where thirteen huge mosses appear. The main characters of the game are students of the high school in a mysterious way associated with mechanical colossuses.
Final Fantasy X HD
RPG 26 December 2013
Remastered version of the tenth entry in the legendary jRPG series, Final Fantasy, which debuted in 2001 exclusively for PlayStation 2. While the original game has been developed by Square Enix studio, the remastered version has been developed by an inside team of Square Enix company. The story takes players to a fantasy world of Spira. The protagonist is Tidus, a sportsman whose home town gets attacked by a powerful creature known as Sin.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization
RPG 27 October 2016
A Japanese action role-playing game by Aquria, based on the popular Sword Art Online franchise, which started with a novel series by Reki Kawahara. The game is set in the near future in Japan, where virtual reality MMORPGs are wildly popular. The story of Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization takes place inside one of such games, called Sword Art: Origin, which gained popularity after a group of players was trapped in it.
Digimon World: Next Order
RPG 17 March 2016
A jRPG set in a science-fiction world and created by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is another installment in the Digimon series developed since 1997. The player assumes the role of either a male or a female character. Both the characters were once huge fans of digimon and one day they are taken to the virtual homeland of the creatures, which makes the characters re-discover their childhood passion and take part in the adventure of their lives along with new friends.
Final Fantasy VI
RPG 28 August 2012
Digital reissue of the sixth part of the cult cycle Final Fantasy, originally published in 1994 on the SNES console. The plot of the game focuses on the conflict between the conquering Empire and the rebel faction of rebels who describe themselves as Returners. The title offers the largest number of playable heroes in the history of the series (14 in total) and, in addition to the typical features of fantasy, it also introduces elements of the steampunk trend for the first time.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
RPG 26 September 2013
Another installment in the popular Japanese RPG series developed by Nihon Falcom Corp. Once again, the players get to travel to the land of Zemuria, more exactly to the territory known as Erebonia, where the Thors Military Academy is located. The school is attended by children of both gentry and common citizens – the exception being the 7th grade comprising only the main protagonists of the game.
Lost Dimension
RPG 07 August 2014
Lost Dimension is a role-playing game based mainly on turn-based duels. The tactical gameplay is complemented by numerous dialogues and relations between the team of 11 special agents, who must prevent the destruction of the world.
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3: V Generation
RPG 18 December 2014
An improved and expanded version of the third entry in the humorous jRPG series. It uses satire to present the video game industry and console wars. Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3 continues the plot from the previous entry in the series. The player assumes the role of one of the goddess of Gamindustri world. She is accidentally taken to an alternative dimension where her friends are at the brink of war.
Ar Nosurge Plus
RPG 02 October 2014
A traditional three-dimensional jRPG game set in the fantastic universe of science fiction, in which advanced technology and magic based on the power of music and songs coexist. The main character is a former soldier who sets off on a journey whose stake will be the fate of the world.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment
RPG 23 April 2014
Three-dimensional action RPG, which is based on anime series and books presenting the universe of Sword Art Online. Players play the main character of the series, who, together with his friends, is imprisoned against his will in the MMORPG. Moreover, virtual death in this dangerous simulation kills its participants.
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars
RPG 22 August 2013
The second installment in a series of jRPGs enriched with elements typical for visual novels and dungeon crawlers. This time, the player assumes the role of a chosen character (several available) and their goal is to defeat the monsters lurking in the Pandora Labyrinth. The gameplay resembles the formula used in the original game - the player explores randomly generated dungeons, talks to seven female companions (as well as asks them out on dates) and fights the enemies encountered.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
RPG 14 July 2016
Another installment in the jRPG game series developed by Nihon Falcom studio, which closes the Trails in the Sky trilogy. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd takes place half a year after the events from the previous installment. The player starts his adventure aboard an aircraft flying under the banner of the Empire of Erebor.
Final Fantasy VIII
RPG 28 August 2012
Eighth installment of the popular series of Japanese RPG games. This time the protagonist is Squall Leonhart - a cadet of the military academy, involved in warfare with the neighbouring state of Galbadia. The fight is played in a turn-based system, and the game focuses primarily on an extensive feature layer.
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Hacker's Memory
RPG 19 January 2018
Developed by Bandai Namco, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Hacker's Memory is a jRPG set in a universe of a popular anime series. The game brings a continuation to Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth (2015).
Sword Art Online: Lost Song
RPG 26 March 2015
Sword Art Online: Lost Song is an action RPG, entirely set inside a fictional MMMORPG using virtual reality. Production is focused on combat and fun is enhanced by the flying system, useful during both exploration and battles.
Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls
RPG 26 November 2015
A Japanese RPG and a spin-off to the Hyperdimension Neptunia series. The game was developed by Felistella studio and tells the stories of various female characters related to the video game industry. The main protagonist of the game is If, a girl who tries to solve the mystery of a theft of a special book that contains the history of the world written in it.
Ray Gigant
RPG 30 July 2015
A combination of jRPG, dungeon crawler and a music game. Ray Gigant takes place in the future in Tokyo. The titular Gigants are aliens who invaded the Earth. The main protagonist of the game – Amakaze – stands in their way, having awakened a great power inside of himself. The player is tasked with learning to control the extraordinary abilities of the protagonist as he is trying to get rid of the invaders from his home city.
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth
RPG 12 March 2015
A third-person perspective jRPG with a turn-based combat system. The title was developed by Media Vision in cooperation with Bandai Namco and it takes place in the fictional world known from the popular anime series. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth takes place in the not too distant future, where the difference between the real and digital world is not so clear anymore.
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy
RPG 16 May 2017
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy is a direct sequel to the 2014 Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy. The production is a typical turn-based Japanese dungeon crawler. The game takes us to an alternate version of modern-day Tokyo. Beneath it lies a mysterious magical labyrinth. The protagonist belongs to an organization that explores its underground corridors and battles the threats they hide. Starting out, we create a party of six.
Super Robot Wars X
RPG 26 April 2018
Super Robot Wars X is another installment in the tactical crossover jRPG series, popular especially in Japan, in which you control giant robots. You play as characters starring in various anime series. The production was developed by B.B. Studio.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
RPG 25 September 2014
A continuation to a jRPG bearing the same title. The game is part of a larger universe known from the The Legend of Heroes series. Trails of Cold Steel II begins a month after the events depicted in the first installment. The civil war in Erebonia began for good. Rean's goals are to find the remaining students from the Seventh Grade, as well as to put an end to the bloody conflict, which has torn the protagonist's native country apart.
Valkyria Revolution
RPG 19 January 2017
The fourth major installment of Valkyria Chronicles, a popular jRPG series developed by Media Vision. Revolution introduces a new setting, focusing on the small Kingdom of Jutland, standing against the powerful Ruzhien Empire, which had grown in power immensely ever since the discovery of a mysterious mineral. The player assumes the role of Amleth, the leader of an elite unit who is supported by the beautiful Princess Ophelia Augusta Jutland.
Accel World vs. Sword Art Online
RPG 08 August 2017
A third-person perspective action jRPG developed by ARTDINK. The title is based on books and anime from the Accel World and Sword Art Online franchises. The story of the game features a unique story in which characters from both universes met. They face a phenomenon that causes unknown time travelers from future to appear in the world and seek a way back home.