Turn-based RPGs aren't just made in Japan, and games like Fallout and South Park: The Stick of Truth prove it.

Turn-based RPGs bring a whole new level of challenge to gaming, and these masterpieces have been highlights of the last two ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Suikoden 2 stands out as a top JRPG for its engaging storytelling and ...

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 ...

Originally from the UK Anthony is an avid reader and writer, now based in Finland. He graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BA in German with Dutch Studies and spent a semester each in ...

Turn-based combat didn’t need saving; it was simply sitting quietly at the back of the room, biding its time until discerning players walked over. Take a look at Chained Echoes: a 2D indie RPG that ...

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 ...

Discover six standout turn based strategy games and tactical games that reward smart planning, sharp decision-making, and strategic thinking for players who value depth over speed. Nintendo - Official ...

During a talk at the Korean gaming conference G-Star 2025, Katsura Hashino — director of Metaphor: ReFantazio and the last three mainline Persona games — expressed his vision for the future of JRPGs.

It’s easy to typecast the Final Fantasy franchise as being the literal godfather of turn-based combat, but the truth is that there are hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of games that have been ...