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2003 PlayStation

A comedic grid-based tactical RPG in which the demon prince Laharl leads a squad of demons and monsters through the Netherworld. It stands out for its absurdly deep level grinding, combo mechanics and irreverent anime humor.

What defines Disgaea: Hour of Darkness:

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Strong character progression
  • Tactical depth

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Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness

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2013 PlayStation

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Strong character progression

A comedic tactical RPG that continues Hour of Darkness, known for absurdly large numbers, deep character building and the new Monster Mounting system. It pairs grid-based battles with endless grinding and goofy demon charm.

Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits

Tactical depth

A tactical turn-based JRPG in which two heroes, one human and one Deimos, try to unite their estranged races amid a war over the Spirit Stones. Grid-based battles with a varied party drive the gameplay.

Fairy Fencer F

Strong character progression

A comedic JRPG with turn-based battles where you fuse fairies with magical weapons to awaken a goddess. It offers an anime look, music by Nobuo Uematsu and a battle system evolved from the Neptunia developers.

Persona 4

Strong character progression

A murder mystery set in a sleepy Japanese town where you balance school life and friendships by day and dive into an eerie TV world for turn-based dungeon crawling by night. Its lovable cast, warm humor and catchy soundtrack make it a genre classic.

Chroma Squad

Lots of humour

Five stunt actors start their own Power Rangers-style TV show, fighting in turn-based tactical battles while managing their studio and crafting gear and cardboard mechas. A funny love letter to sentai shows that blends tactics with studio management.

Fort Triumph

Tactical depth

A tactical turn-based RPG where you lead a party of heroes and exploit the environment, such as boulders, ledges and traps, to win fights. A world map with fort building and a tongue-in-cheek fantasy tone round it out.

Tactical Breach Wizards

Tactical depth

A turn-based tactics game where a squad of wizards in modern tactical gear breaches rooms and solves compact, puzzle-like fights through clever spell use and positioning. Sharp, funny writing and the quirky blend of magic and SWAT tactics define its tone.

Card Hunter

Tactical depth

A tactical turn-based game with a tabletop feel, where the gear your party of heroes finds determines the cards you can play in battle. A witty Game Master evokes 80s pen-and-paper role-playing nights.

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