Expedition 33 has made turn-based RPGs incredibly popular once again, but is it on a shortlist of the best in the genre?

Suikoden 2 stands out as a top JRPG for its engaging storytelling and unique characters. Xenogears is praised for its exceptional turn-based battle system, despite its flaws in realizing the game's ...

Some days, the classic turn-based game formulas just aren't cutting it. Time to consider strategic options is nice, but ample thinking time can miss out on the exciting tension of making split-second ...

For as much importance as players place on an RPG’s story, characters, and worldbuilding, it’s important to remember that the ...

Murillo Zerbinatto is a contributor from Brazil. He's an RPG enthusiast (with a focus on JRPGs) who has been around the world of games and content creation for more than five years now. He has a ...

A lot of RPGs are coming-of-age stories — young people finding their place and purpose in the world while fighting some malevolent force. And despite how many of those stories we see, there’s a reason ...

You can't open up the Steam store without finding a promising turn-based RPG in 2025. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a ...

For a lot of Final Fantasy fans, the move away from turn-based combat was a bit of a disappointment. Recent rumblings suggest that old-school combat might be returning to the franchise. But until then ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...