Vita | A.W.: Phoenix Festa (delisted) | Aplus/Bandai Namco | Based on the anime adaptation of the Asterisk War light novel series, is more of a 3D anime arena fighter/visual novel hybrid |
Switch | Arcade Archives: Valkyrie no Densetsu | Namco | Technically an arcade game, a top-down hack-and-slash with a time limit to each stage and gold to earn to upgrade spells/weapons |
PS4 | Code Vein | Bandai Namco | Think Dark Souls, but more anime and with post-apocalyptic vampires |
Xbox One | Code Vein | Bandai Namco | See PS4 |
JP Wonderswan | Digimon Adventure 02: D1 Tamers | SIMS/Bandai | Direct sequel to Tag Tamers, mostly the same, but utilizes the Wonderswan Color's palette |
JP Wonderswan | Digimon Adventure 02: Tag Tamers | SIMS/Bandai | Turn-based digital monster collecting, fighting, and fusing gameplay, elaborates on a very important plot point in the anime |
PSX | Dragon Valor | Namco | Remake and sequel to Dragon Buster (FC), arcade-like 2.5D ARPG |
Wii | Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon | Tri-Crescendo/Namco Bandai | A lonely post-apocalyptic ARPG/slight horror hybrid where you fight off ghosts and discover remnants of civilization |
GB+GBC | Great Greed | Namco | Everything is named after food, otherwise a slightly weird environmentally-themed JRPG |
JP SFC | Kidou Senshi Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079 | Bandai | SRPG based on OG Mobile Suit Gundam, utilizes button combos to use attacks |
JP GBA | Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal | Namco | Top-down ARPG gameplay, and cute to boot! |
JP FC | LaSalle Ishii's Childs Quest | Namco | IDOL MANAGER JRPG. ENOUGH SAID. |
Switch | New Pokemon Snap | Bandai Namco | It's a stretch, but there are courses to level up which unlock new routes and Pokemon to candidly capture on camera |
Vita | Ray Gigant | Experience/Bandai Namco | Another first-person dungeon crawl; this one has 3 separate protagonists (and parties), stat increases use materials gathered from the field rather than XP |
PS4 | Scarlet Nexus | Tose/Bandai Namco | See PS5 |
Xbox Series | Scarlet Nexus | Tose/Bandai Namco | See PS5 |
PS5 | Scarlet Nexus | Tose/Bandai Namco | A flashy ARPG with two different storylines to choose from and a bevy of psychic powers to play with |
Xbox One | Scarlet Nexus (DL only) | Tose/Bandai Namco | See PS5 |
JP PSP | SD Gundam G Generation Overworld | Bandai Namco | SRPG that contains Gundam designs from 35 different iterations of the series, plays like Super Robot Wars |
Switch | Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack | Bandai Namco | Formerly JP 3DS-only games; all the rhythmic action of Taiko Drum Master with 2 different story modes wherein you assemble a party and level up |
Xbox One | Tales of Arise | Bandai Namco | See PS5 |
PS5 | Tales of Arise | Bandai Namco | Makes changes both welcome and unwelcome to the series, including a shared pool of points used for healing/buffs, comic book-style skits, removal of post-battle banter, and the cutest Tales mascot EVER |
PS4 | Tales of Arise | Bandai Namco | See PS5 |
Xbox Series | Tales of Arise (DL only) | Bandai Namco | See PS5 |
PS4 | Tales of Berseria | Bandai Namco | Story is linked to Zestiria, highly eclectic cast, fulfilling certain conditions in battle (ARPG as always) leads to unleashing better abilities (or bolstering your enemies) |
JP PS3 | Tales of Berseria | Bandai Namco | See PS4 - last Tales game developed for PS3 |
PSX | Tales of Destiny II | Wolf Team/Namco | Actually Tales of Eternia - the real Tales of Destiny 2 is a Japanese exclusive |
PSP | Tales of Eternia (PAL/AU/JP only) | Namco Tales Studio | A port of what NA territories knew as Tales of Destiny II, with vastly improved load times |
PS3 | Tales of Graces f | Namco Tales Studio | Enhanced localization of a JP-only Wii Tales title, very technical combat system, takes place at multiple times through the party's lives |
Vita | Tales of Hearts R | 7thChord/Namco Bandai | Remake of a previously JP-only DS title; leveling is done by improving a character's signature weapon, emphasizes air combos and union special attacks in combat |
PS2 | Tales of Legendia | Namco | Reverts back to the linear combat of earlier entries, about half of the game takes place after the final boss is defeated |
GBA | Tales of Phantasia | Namco Tales Studio | First time released in English, with lots of slowdown and heavily compressed voice clips |
JP PSX | Tales of Phantasia | Namco | Arguably the best way to play the game, despite lack of official translation |
GameCube | Tales of Symphonia | Namco Tales Studio | Brought the Tales series into the 3D realm |
Wii | Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World | Namco Tales Studio | Lots of elemental affinity manipulation and some monster recruitment mechanics in addition to normal Tales gameplay |
PS3 | Tales of Symphonia Chronicles | Bandai Namco | Combined release of the previously JP-only PS2 version of Tales of Symphonia (with additional content) and Dawn of the New World (with a new control scheme) |
3DS | Tales of the Abyss | Namco Tales Studio | Very similar to the original; load times are shorter, some minor changes to quests were made, and shortcuts for battle abilities requires use of the touchscreen |
PS2 | Tales of the Abyss | Namco Tales Studio | Back to the 3D combat that Symphonia popularized, a shining example of protagonist character development |
JP DS | Tales of the Tempest | Dimps/Namco Tales Studio | A short spinoff title from the mainline series, but plays as you've come to expect; a very polarizing game |
Xbox 360 | Tales of Vesperia | Namco Tales Studio | It's more Tales, featuring a badass doggo! Lots of missables and a strong overall cast |
Xbox One | Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition | QLOC/Bandai Namco | Includes all the content from the previously JP-only PS3 version (new characters and more voice acting, amongst others) |
PS4 | Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition | QLOC/Bandai Namco | See XBO |
Switch | Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition | QLOC/Bandai Namco | See XBO |
PS3 | Tales of Xillia | Namco Tales Studio | Two separate protagonists with different combat styles (in similar ARPG format to others in the series) gives additional replayability |
PS3 | Tales of Xillia 2 | Namco Tales Studio | Direct sequel to Tales of Xillia with a new silent protagonist, lots of debt to manage, and character affection to earn |
PS3 | Tales of Zestiria | Bandai Namco | Often maligned amongst series fans for being misleading in terms of character marketing, has a battle system that revolves around partnering up |
PS4 | Tales of Zestiria | Bandai Namco | See PS3 |
JP PC Engine | The Tower of Druaga | Namco | Plays a lot like the classic arcade dungeon crawler, but stats can be increased between floors or after finding items |
JP FC | Valkyrie no Bouken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu | Namco | Minimal text, starring Namco's famous valkyrie |