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 ...

Artifex Mundi has announced Void Hunters, a free-to-play dark fantasy turn-based RPG coming to PC via Steam and other storefronts, as well as iOS and Android with cross-play and cross-progression.

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 ...

Evan is a Communications student based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formerly a sports writer, he was drawn to Game Rant by his longtime passion for video games. An avid gamer since the age of 13, Evan has ...

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 ...

Christian has over three years of experience writing in the gaming industry, including guides and reviews, for publications such as DualShockers, Attack of the Fanboy, and PC Invasion. He has been an ...

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 ...

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 ...

Murillo Zerbinatto is a contributor from Brazil. He's a JRPG enthusiast who has been around the world of games and content creation for more than six years now. He has a particular love for Final ...