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1994 Classic

A classic Famicom JRPG built around its job system, letting four heroes swap classes freely to reshape their roles in battle. Turn-based fights, random encounters and long dungeons give it a demanding old-school feel.

What defines Final Fantasy III:

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

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Shining in the Darkness

93 %

1991 PC free

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Fantasy setting

An early first-person dungeon crawler where you explore a vast labyrinth, fight turn-based battles against monsters, and face the dark lord Dark Sol who threatens the kingdom.

Legend of Legaia

Fantasy setting

A classic PlayStation JRPG where Vahn and his companions try to save a world choked by a deadly mist. Its combat blends turn-based menus with fighting-game-style input combos that you chain together yourself.

Stranger of Sword City

Turn-based combat

A first-person dungeon crawler with turn-based combat where you build a party of up to six custom heroes by choosing race, class and age. Its appeal lies in deep character building and demanding battles against powerful monsters.

Pokémon Uranium

Turn-based combat

A large fan-made Pokémon-style adventure set in the Tandor region, with over a hundred new creatures, a gym badge challenge, and a darker nuclear-themed plot. It delivers classic turn-based monster-collecting battles with its own story and new typings.

Aethermancer

Turn-based combat

Aethermancer blends monster taming with roguelite runs: you build a team of mythical creatures and tackle tricky turn-based fights built around four Aether elements. Your monsters carry strength over from past runs, growing stronger beyond death.

Suikoden

Fantasy setting

A classic JRPG where you recruit 108 Stars of Destiny, grow your own castle headquarters and lead a rebellion against an empire. Alongside turn-based party battles it features army battles and one-on-one duels.

Shining Force

Fantasy setting

A classic 16-bit tactical RPG where you lead a growing band of heroes through turn-based grid battles in a linear fantasy tale. Approachable and charming, with satisfying character leveling and promotions.

Wizardry: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

Turn-based combat

A classic first-person dungeon-crawling RPG in the Wizardry series: you build a party, explore labyrinths, and fight in turn-based battles. It is demanding, with deep character development, puzzles, and a quest centered on the Cosmic Forge.

Monster Sanctuary

Turn-based combat

Monster Sanctuary blends monster collecting and training with Metroidvania exploration in a 2D pixel-art world. Its turn-based 3-vs-3 battles reward smart team composition and skill trees, while monster abilities unlock hidden areas of the map.

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