Vita | A.W.: Phoenix Festa (delisted) | 2016 | Simulation | 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 | 2022 | Action | 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 | 2019 | Action | Think Dark Souls, but more anime and with post-apocalyptic vampires |
Xbox One | Code Vein | 2019 | Action | See PS4 |
JP Wonderswan | Digimon Adventure 02: D1 Tamers | 2000 | Monster Collecting | Direct sequel to Tag Tamers, mostly the same, but utilizes the Wonderswan Color's palette |
JP Wonderswan | Digimon Adventure 02: Tag Tamers | 2000 | Monster Collecting | Turn-based digital monster collecting, fighting, and fusing gameplay, elaborates on a very important plot point in the anime |
PSX | Dragon Valor | 2000 | Action | Remake and sequel to Dragon Buster (FC), arcade-like 2.5D ARPG |
JP PSX | Escaform | 1999 | Strategy | Puts a spin on SRPG combat by giving the option to convert unspent action points (used to move/attack) into a sort of health shield, features a wide variety of toilets in a post-apocalyptic setting |
Wii | Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon | 2010 | Action/Horror | A lonely post-apocalyptic ARPG/slight horror hybrid where you fight off ghosts and discover remnants of civilization |
GB+GBC | Great Greed | 1993 | Turn-Based | Everything is named after food, otherwise a slightly weird environmentally-themed JRPG |
JP SFC | Kidou Senshi Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079 | 1995 | Strategy | SRPG based on OG Mobile Suit Gundam, utilizes button combos to use attacks |
JP GBA | Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal | 2002 | Action | Top-down ARPG gameplay, and cute to boot! |
JP FC | LaSalle Ishii's Childs Quest | 1989 | Turn-Based | IDOL MANAGER JRPG. ENOUGH SAID. |
Switch | New Pokemon Snap | 2021 | Simulation | 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 | 2016 | Dungeon Crawler | Another first-person dungeon crawl; this one has 3 separate protagonists (and parties), stat increases use materials gathered from the field rather than XP |
PS5 | Scarlet Nexus | 2021 | Action | A flashy ARPG with two different storylines to choose from and a bevy of psychic powers to play with |
PS4 | Scarlet Nexus | 2021 | Action | See PS5 |
Xbox Series | Scarlet Nexus | 2021 | Action | See PS5 |
Xbox One | Scarlet Nexus (DL only) | 2021 | Action | See PS5 |
JP PSP | SD Gundam G Generation Overworld | 2012 | Strategy | SRPG that contains Gundam designs from 35 different iterations of the series, plays like Super Robot Wars |
Switch | Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack | 2020 | Rhythm | 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 |
PS4 | Tales of Arise | 2021 | Action | See PS5 |
PS5 | Tales of Arise | 2021 | Action | 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 |
Xbox One | Tales of Arise | 2021 | Action | See PS5 |
Xbox Series | Tales of Arise (DL only) | 2021 | Action | See PS5 |
PS4 | Tales of Berseria | 2016 | Action | 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 | 2016 | Action | See PS4 - last Tales game developed for PS3 |
PSX | Tales of Destiny II | 2001 | Action | Actually Tales of Eternia - the real Tales of Destiny 2 is a Japanese exclusive |
PSP | Tales of Eternia (PAL/AU/JP only) | 2006 | Action | A port of what NA territories knew as Tales of Destiny II, with vastly improved load times |
PS3 | Tales of Graces f | 2012 | Action | 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 | 2014 | Action | 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 | 2006 | Action | 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 | 2006 | Action | First time released in English, with lots of slowdown and heavily compressed voice clips |
JP PSX | Tales of Phantasia | 1998 | Action | Arguably the best way to play the game, despite lack of official translation |
GameCube | Tales of Symphonia | 2004 | Action | Brought the Tales series into the 3D realm for combat, chibi character models belie a twist-heavy story |
Wii | Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World | 2008 | Action | Lots of elemental affinity manipulation and some monster recruitment mechanics in addition to normal Tales gameplay |
PS3 | Tales of Symphonia Chronicles | 2014 | Action | 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) |
Xbox One | Tales of Symphonia Remastered | 2023 | Action | Theoretically an upgrade, barely improves visually from the PS3 release and notably does not come bundled with the sequel |
Switch | Tales of Symphonia Remastered | 2023 | Action | See XBO |
PS4 | Tales of Symphonia Remastered | 2023 | Action | See XBO |
3DS | Tales of the Abyss | 2012 | Action | 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 | 2006 | Action | Back to the 3D combat that Symphonia popularized, a shining example of protagonist character development |
JP DS | Tales of the Tempest | 2006 | Action | 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 | 2008 | Action | It's more Tales, featuring a badass doggo! Lots of missables and a strong overall cast |
Xbox One | Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition | 2019 | Action | 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 | 2019 | Action | See XBO |
Switch | Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition | 2019 | Action | See XBO |
PS3 | Tales of Xillia | 2013 | Action | Two separate protagonists with different combat styles (in similar ARPG format to others in the series) gives additional replayability |
PS3 | Tales of Xillia 2 | 2014 | Action | 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 | 2015 | Action | 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 | 2015 | Action | See PS3 |
JP PC Engine | The Tower of Druaga | 1992 | Dungeon Crawler | 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 | 1986 | Action | Minimal text, starring Namco's famous valkyrie |