PS4 | Actraiser Renaissance (DL only) | 2021 | Action-Platform | See Switch |
Switch | Actraiser Renaissance (DL only) | 2021 | Strategy | Adds onto the original city sim/2D platformer in practically every way, with a new tower defense/RTS mode, a new realm to save, and new buildings to construct |
JP SFC | Bahamut Lagoon | 1996 | Strategy | Square's oft-forgotten SRPG child, divine spritework |
PSX | Brave Fencer Musashi | 1998 | Action | ARPG with day/night cycle, elemental sword attacks |
PSX | Chocobo's Dungeon 2 | 1999 | Dungeon Crawler | Mystery Dungeon, but with 100% more Kweh |
PS4 | Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy! (DL only) | 2019 | Dungeon Crawler | Enhanced version of FF Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon, adds recruitable buddies, new jobs for the titular chocobo, and some features from the JP-only DS port of the game |
Switch | Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy! (DL only) | 2019 | Dungeon Crawler | See PS4 |
JP PSX | Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon | 1997 | Dungeon Crawler | Chocobo's first roguelike experience with some town-building elements; spells are leveled with repeated use |
JP Wonderswan | Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon | 1999 | Dungeon Crawler | See JP PSX, but without color |
PSX | Chrono Cross | 2000 | Turn-Based | Masterful soundtrack, confusingly related to Chrono Trigger |
PS3 | Chrono Cross (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Vita | Chrono Cross (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PSP | Chrono Cross (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Switch | Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition | 2022 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
Xbox One | Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition (DL only) | 2022 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition (DL only) | 2022 | Turn-Based | A remaster of the dimension-hopper with QoL features, also contains the first localized appearance of Radical Dreamers |
DS | Chrono Trigger | 2008 | Turn-Based | If you must play a version of this game (and you must), this one is a good choice- it has extra cut content! |
SNES | Chrono Trigger | 1995 | Turn-Based | A shining example of the genre as a whole, a time-travel story done right |
PSP | Chrono Trigger (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PS3 | Chrono Trigger (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Vita | Chrono Trigger (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Switch | Collection of Mana | 2019 | Action | Brings together the original versions of the first three Mana games along with UI QoL additions; first appearance of a localized Trials of Mana |
Switch | Collection of SaGa: Final Fantasy Legend (DL only) | 2020 | Turn-Based | A collection of the original versions of the first three SaGa games along with UI/QoL additions/improvements |
PS5 | Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion | 2022 | Action | Adds many QoL features and alters the visuals/voices to be more in line with FFVII Remake |
PS4 | Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion | 2022 | Action | See PS5 |
Xbox Series | Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion | 2022 | Action | See PS5 |
Xbox One | Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion | 2022 | Action | See PS5 |
Switch | Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion | 2022 | Action | See PS5 |
PSP | Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII | 2008 | Action | ARPG featuring not-Cloud in a prequel to FFVII, slot machines can affect the tide of battle, mission-based structure |
PS3 | Crystal Defenders | 2009 | Strategy | Final Fantasy-themed tower defense, cute spritework, unit management and leveling is important |
Xbox 360 | Crystal Defenders | 2009 | Strategy | A Final Fantasy-themed tower defense game where leveling units is crucial to survival |
PSP | Crystal Defenders (DL only) | 2010 | Strategy | Final Fantasy tower defense game set in Ivalice using classes from FFTA2. strategy involves leveling units |
PS2 | Dawn of Mana | 2007 | Action | Does away with many conventions of the series, large focus on item throwing, level gains are reset between areas |
PS2 | Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII | 2006 | Action | An ARPG starring Midgar's favorite brooding gun-toting mutant |
PSP | Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy | 2011 | Fighting | Adds more characters and expands the story mode to be party-based, also retells the story from the first game within |
Vita | Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy (DL only) | 2012 | Fighting | See PSP |
PSP | Dissidia Final Fantasy | 2009 | Fighting | A 3D Final Fantasy fighting game with unconventional mechanics, representatives from most main games in the series, and a story mode with character leveling |
Vita | Dissidia Final Fantasy (DL only) | 2012 | Fighting | See PSP |
Switch | Dragon Quest (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | Port of the relocalized mobile version, with redrawn character/monster sprites |
PS4 | Dragon Quest Builders | 2016 | Action/Sandbox | See Vita |
Switch | Dragon Quest Builders | 2018 | Action/Sandbox | See Vita |
Vita | Dragon Quest Builders (DL only) | 2016 | Action/Sandbox | A sort-of mashup between Minecraft and Dragon Quest, where you have to increase each town's base level to rebuild the destroyed world by crafting the necessary items |
Xbox One | Dragon Quest Builders 2 | 2021 | Action/Sandbox | See PS4 |
Xbox Series | Dragon Quest Builders 2 | 2021 | Action/Sandbox | See PS4 |
PS4 | Dragon Quest Builders 2 | 2019 | Action/Sandbox | Restore the world of Dragon Quest 2 by completing requests for villagers and questing for materials, leveling both your character and village along the way |
Switch | Dragon Quest Builders 2 | 2019 | Action/Sandbox | See PS4 |
Switch | Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | Port of the relocalized mobile version, with redrawn character/monster sprites |
Switch | Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | Port of the relocalized mobile version, with redrawn character/monster sprites |
JP 3DS | Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 | 2016 | Monster Collecting | More monsters to scout, synthesize, and ride around the various worlds; turn-based combat with in-depth skill trees.
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JP 3DS | Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D | 2012 | Monster Collecting | A remake of Dragon Warrior Monsters, with more monsters to train/breed, a larger party size, and a 3D world to explore |
Switch | Dragon Quest Treasures | 2022 | Action/Monster Collecting | A prequel of sorts to DQXI where treasure hunting with your merry monster band is the name of the game |
3DS | Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King | 2017 | Turn-Based | Adds new characters, story elements, and balance changes, but removes the orchestrated soundtrack and is not as visually appealing |
PS4 | Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age | 2018 | Turn-Based | No random encounters, a free-form camera in combat, and tons of traditional but loveable style; considered by some to be the best in the series |
PS4 | Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition | 2020 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
Xbox One | Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition | 2020 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
Switch | Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition | 2019 | Turn-Based | Lots of QoL changes including adding the symphonic score, extra quests/party chat, and more; can be played in either 2D or 3D modes |
PS4 | Dungeon Encounters (DL only) | 2021 | Dungeon Crawler | Strips down dungeon delving to its most barebones- mapping out a 99 floor complex tile by tile, streamlines the ATB system |
Switch | Dungeon Encounters (DL only) | 2021 | Dungeon Crawler | See PS4 |
PSP | Final Fantasy | 2007 | Turn-Based | Uses bonus dungeon and translation from Dawn of Souls (GBA), has updated 2D graphics, FMVs and soundtrack, arguably the definitive version of the game |
NES | Final Fantasy | 1990 | Turn-Based | What hasn't been said about this game? It's not the final game in the series, nor is it the final iteration of this game |
PS4 | Final Fantasy (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | A polishing of the NES version with the ability to switch between original/rearranged soundtracks and adjustable XP gains/encounter rates with other QoL included |
Switch | Final Fantasy (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
DS | Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light | 2010 | Turn-Based | A return to classic form for the series with a job-like system; the predecessor to Bravely Default |
GB+GBC | Final Fantasy Adventure | 1991 | Action | Actually the first game in the Mana series, plays rather like Zelda with more RPG elements |
PSX | Final Fantasy Anthology | 1999 | Turn-Based | Contains Final Fantasy V (first localized appearance) and Final Fantasy VI |
PSX | Final Fantasy Chronicles | 2001 | Turn-Based | Contains inferior versions of Final Fantasy IV and Chrono Trigger |
GameCube | Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles | 2004 | Action | Multiplayer ARPG- no traditional leveling, using items instead |
Wii | Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time | 2009 | Action | ARPG with a customizable avatar character and the ability to cross-play with the DS version |
DS | Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time | 2008 | Action | Isometric ARPG dungeon crawl with character creation, can link to other DS or Wii copies of the game for multiplayer |
Wii | Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord (WiiWare) | 2009 | Strategy | A cute tower defense/light RPG, clearing stages gives you experience used to power up minions |
Wii | Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (WiiWare) | 2009 | Simulation | A cute town-building simulator/RPG with the Final Fantasy trappings |
DS | Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates | 2009 | Action | The multiplayer ARPG returns with changes to the playable classes and visible equipment |
Wii | Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers | 2009 | Action | ARPG; there is no party system, equipment and thorough exploration are the only ways to upgrade stats |
PS4 | Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered (DL only) | 2020 | Action | Adds new dungeons, equipment, skins, and online cross-platform play (but strangely no local or cross-region) |
Switch | Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered (DL only) | 2020 | Action | See PS4 |
GBA | Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls | 2004 | Turn-Based | Adds dungeons and tweaks the translation of the originals |
Switch | Final Fantasy I-VI Collection | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Final Fantasy I-VI Collection | 2023 | Turn-Based | As the title implies, a bundled version of all 6 Pixel Remasters |
PSP | Final Fantasy II | 2007 | Turn-Based | See above |
JP FC | Final Fantasy II | 1988 | Turn-Based | Leveling is done via utilizing skills rather than experience- a drastic and much-maligned design choice |
SNES | Final Fantasy II | 1991 | Turn-Based | Actually Final Fantasy IV, Introduced the Active Time Battle system and removed the ability to customize party members |
PS4 | Final Fantasy II (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | A polishing of the FC version with the ability to switch between original/rearranged soundtracks and adjustable XP gains/encounters, other QoL also included |
Switch | Final Fantasy II (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
JP FC | Final Fantasy III | 1990 | Turn-Based | First Final Fantasy to feature the job-change system |
DS | Final Fantasy III | 2006 | Turn-Based | First appearance of the job-heavy game in the west |
PSP | Final Fantasy III (DL only) | 2012 | Turn-Based | Port of the DS version of the game |
Vita | Final Fantasy III (DL only) | 2012 | Turn-Based | See PSP |
Switch | Final Fantasy III (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Final Fantasy III (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | A polishing of the FC version with the ability to switch between original/rearranged soundtracks and adjustable XP gains/encounters along with other QoL |
PS4 | Final Fantasy IV (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | A polishing of the SNES version (for better or worse) with the ability to switch between original/rearranged soundtracks and adjustable XP gains/encounters as well as other QoL features |
Switch | Final Fantasy IV (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PSP | Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection | 2011 | Turn-Based | Contains both FFIV (which skews closer to the original than the DS version) and The After Years (with updated polish), and a bonus interlude game that takes place in-between |
Vita | Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection (DL only) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSP |
GBA | Final Fantasy IV Advance | 2005 | Turn-Based | Revised translation and plot polish of the original, as well as graphical improvements |
PSX | Final Fantasy IX | 2000 | Turn-Based | Takes the series back to its fantasy roots, lots of callbacks to older entries |
Xbox One | Final Fantasy IX (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PSX, but with some QoL changes |
PS4 | Final Fantasy IX (DL only) | 2000 | Turn-Based | See PSX, but with some QoL changes |
Switch | Final Fantasy IX (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PSX, but with some QoL changes |
Vita | Final Fantasy IX (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PSP | Final Fantasy IX (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy IX (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
GB+GBC | Final Fantasy Legend II | 1991 | Turn-Based | The second SaGa game, solid character development |
GB+GBC | Final Fantasy Legend III | 1993 | Turn-Based | Third SaGa game, time travel shenanigans |
SNES | Final Fantasy Mystic Quest | 1992 | Turn-Based | Baby Final Fantasy! |
PSX | Final Fantasy Origins | 2003 | Turn-Based | Contains Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II (first localized appearance) |
PSP | Final Fantasy Origins (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy Origins (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Vita | Final Fantasy Origins (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PSX | Final Fantasy Tactics | 1998 | Strategy | Often imitated, never duplicated |
Vita | Final Fantasy Tactics (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Strategy | See PSX |
PSP | Final Fantasy Tactics (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Strategy | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy Tactics (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Strategy | See PSX |
PSP | Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions | 2007 | Strategy | Enhanced port of the original, changes some character/spell names, a LOT of Shakespearean-type English, MAJOR slowdown with spells, lots of QoL changes |
Vita | Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (DL only) | 2007 | Strategy | See PSP |
DS | Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift | 2008 | Strategy | Class- and clan-based SRPG, similar to its predecessor in lighthearted tone, but far less strict laws in play |
GBA | Final Fantasy Tactics Advance | 2003 | Strategy | Far lighter tone than the original FFT, many battles have tricky restrictions due to judges |
Wii U | Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (VC) | 2016 | Strategy | See GBA |
JP PSP | Final Fantasy Type-0 | 2011 | Action | ARPG with mission structure like Crisis Core, some RTS battles on overworld map, a large variety of playable characters |
PS4 | Final Fantasy Type-0 HD | 2015 | Action | Enhanced port of the previously JP-only Type-0; very few changes made other than getting rid of multiplayer and adding multiple difficulty levels |
Xbox One | Final Fantasy Type-0 HD | 2015 | Action | See PS4 |
JP SFC | Final Fantasy V | 1992 | Turn-Based | So many jobs- |
PS4 | Final Fantasy V (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | A polishing of the SFC version (for better or worse) with the ability to switch between original/rearranged soundtracks and adjustable XP gains/encounters as well as other QoL features |
Switch | Final Fantasy V (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS3 | Final Fantasy V (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PSP | Final Fantasy V (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Vita | Final Fantasy V (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
GBA | Final Fantasy V Advance | 2006 | Turn-Based | Updated graphics, new jobs, and a new boss battle compared to the original |
SNES | Final Fantasy VI (on cart as III) | 1994 | Turn-Based | Features a more tech-based story than previous entries and a train to suplex |
Switch | Final Fantasy VI (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Final Fantasy VI (Pixel Remaster) (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | A polishing of the SNES version (for better or worse) with the ability to switch between original/rearranged soundtracks and adjustable XP gains/encounter rates as well as other QoL features |
PS3 | Final Fantasy VI (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PSP | Final Fantasy VI (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Vita | Final Fantasy VI (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
GBA | Final Fantasy VI Advance | 2007 | Turn-Based | Added bonus dungeons, Espers, and some graphical polish |
PSX | Final Fantasy VII | 1997 | Turn-Based | Took the FF series into 3D and made a huge mark on the genre as a whole |
Xbox One | Final Fantasy VII (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PSX, but with some QoL changes |
PS4 | Final Fantasy VII (DL only) | 1997 | Turn-Based | See PSX, but with some QoL changes |
Switch | Final Fantasy VII (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PSX, but with some QoL changes |
PS3 | Final Fantasy VII (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Vita | Final Fantasy VII (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PSP | Final Fantasy VII (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PSX | Final Fantasy VIII | 1999 | Turn-Based | Best card game, not-best stat/leveling system |
PSP | Final Fantasy VIII (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Vita | Final Fantasy VIII (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PS3 | Final Fantasy VIII (PSone Classics) | 2009 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Xbox One | Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PSX, but with some QoL changes |
PS4 | Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (DL only) | 1999 | Turn-Based | See PSX, but with some QoL changes |
Switch | Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PSX, but with some QoL changes |
PS4 | Final Fantasy VII Remake | 2020 | Action | Technically only the first part of FFVII remade as an ARPG, widely expands (and deviates from) the story as originally told |
PS5 | Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade | 2021 | Action | A graphically spiffed-up version of the first part of the remake with additional story content |
PS2 | Final Fantasy X | 2001 | Turn-Based | First Final Fantasy game to feature voice acting, battle system employs manipulation of turn order |
PS2 | Final Fantasy X-2 | 2003 | Turn-Based | Fast-paced Charlie's Angels with banger vocal songs |
Vita | Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster | 2014 | Turn-Based | See PS3 |
PS4 | Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster | 2014 | Turn-Based | See PS3 |
PS3 | Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster | 2014 | Turn-Based | Based on the International versions of both games with extra bosses (X) and monster capture mechanics (X-2), as well as an audio drama |
Switch | Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PS3 |
Xbox One | Final Fantasy X/X-2: HD Remaster | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PS3 |
PS2 | Final Fantasy XII | 2006 | Turn-Based | Heavy utilization of programming AI tactics in battle, takes place in the same Ivalice as FFT and Vagrant Story |
DS | Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings | 2007 | Strategy | Sequel to FFXII, in RTSRPG form! Strong focus on Esper summoning, US version is more difficult than JP |
Xbox One | Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age | 2019 | Turn-Based | Incorporates the elements from the previously JP-only International Zodiac Job system, which features multiple license boards and QoL changes |
Switch | Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age | 2019 | Turn-Based | See XBO |
PS4 | Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age | 2017 | Turn-Based | See XBO |
PS3 | Final Fantasy XIII | 2010 | Turn-Based | Story too complex for its own good and divisively linear, but fun real-time/turn-based hybrid combat |
Xbox 360 | Final Fantasy XIII | 2010 | Turn-Based | Linear gameplay with a fast-paced turn-based battle system; the worldbuilding seems to do more harm than good |
PS3 | Final Fantasy XIII-2 | 2012 | Turn-Based | Tries to correct linearity issues by getting wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey, with mixed results |
Xbox 360 | Final Fantasy XIII-2 | 2012 | Turn-Based | Adds monster capturing and time travel to an already complicated story, gameplay is still just as fun |
PS4 | Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn | 2014 | MMORPG | A massively overhauled MMORPG with heaps of story content through expansions and references spanning the whole series (and beyond) |
PS4 | Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (DL only) | 2021 | MMORPG | See PS5 |
PS5 | Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (DL only) | 2021 | MMORPG | Brings the Hydaelyn/Zodiark story to a conclusion... ON THE MOON |
PS5 | Final Fantasy XIV Online | 2021 | MMORPG | See PS4 |
PS4 | Final Fantasy XV | 2016 | Action | Just a road trip with you and the boys; ARPG combat and a story that spans multiple types of media, famously left somewhat unfinished |
Xbox One | Final Fantasy XV | 2016 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS5 | Final Fantasy XVI | 2023 | Action | Take traditional Final Fantasy concepts, add Game of Thrones politicking and tone, mix in Devil May Cry combat, add a dash of kaiju fights, and you have yourself a bold new step for the series |
Switch | Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD (DL only) | 2018 | Action | See XBO |
Xbox One | Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD (DL only) | 2018 | Action | A condensed version of FFXV's story, with a drastically different artstyle and a shift to a more overhead/isometric perspective |
PS4 | Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD (DL only) | 2018 | Action | See XBO |
DS | Front Mission | 2007 | Strategy | First appearance of the game on western shores, with all the walking tanks you can handle |
Switch | Front Mission 1st: Remake | 2022 | Strategy | Called a remake, but more of a remaster of the JP PSX/DS versions |
PS4 | Front Mission 1st: Remake (DL only) | 2023 | Strategy | See Switch |
PS5 | Front Mission 1st: Remake (DL only) | 2023 | Strategy | See Switch |
Xbox One | Front Mission 1st: Remake (DL only) | 2023 | Strategy | See Switch |
Xbox Series | Front Mission 1st: Remake (DL only) | 2023 | Strategy | See Switch |
JP PSX | Front Mission 2 | 1997 | Strategy | More mechs, more drama! |
PSX | Front Mission 3 | 2000 | Strategy | First localized title in the series, greater focus on learning abilities from mech parts |
PSP | Front Mission 3 (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Strategy | See PSX |
PS3 | Front Mission 3 (PSone Classics) | 2010 | Strategy | See PSX |
Vita | Front Mission 3 (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Strategy | See PSX |
PS2 | Front Mission 4 | 2004 | Strategy | Mecha SRPG with more complex mechanics such as a day/night system |
JP PS2 | Front Mission 5: Scars of the War | 2005 | Strategy | More tactical Wanzer combat, largely similar to Front Mission 2, with the addition of friendly fire |
Switch | Harvestella | 2022 | Action/Simulation | A meatier storyline than the usual farming sim, competent combat and a solid score |
PS2 | Kingdom Hearts | 2002 | Action | The OG FF/Disney mashup, before the story started to overcomplicate itself |
3DS | Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance | 2012 | Action | More ARPG action, more plot confusion; this one brings back the Command Deck from Birth By Sleep and introduces capturable spirits that can influence gameplay |
DS | Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days | 2009 | Action | Stars Organization XIII, takes place parallel to Chain of Memories; mission-like structure with the same ARPG gameplay |
PSP | Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep | 2010 | Action | Prequel to the main series, with three playable characters and generally similar ARPG gameplay, albeit with the ability to customize commands available in battle |
JP PSP | Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Final Mix | 2011 | Action | Adds new playable episodes and way more story content to the original |
PS4 | Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory | 2020 | Rhythm | See Switch |
Switch | Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory | 2020 | Rhythm | The inevitable Kingdom Hearts rhythm game; characters level their health and attack as they keep the beat to songs throughout the series |
Xbox One | Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (DL only) | 2020 | Rhythm | See Switch |
PS4 | Kingdom Hearts: The Story So Far | 2018 | Action | A collection of all collections of Kingdom Hearts games before KHIII |
PS4 | Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix | 2017 | Action | See XBO |
Xbox One | Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (DL only) | 2020 | Action | Simply put: a combined version of the 1.5 and 2.5 Remix packages (KHI, Re;CoM, 358/2 days movie + KHII, BBS, Coded movie) |
Switch | Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix Cloud Version (DL only) | 2022 | Action | See XBO |
PS3 | Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix | 2013 | Action | Contains the previously JP-exclusive Final Mix version of KHI with added story and gameplay changes, Re: Chain of Memories, and a series of cutscenes from 358/2 Days |
PS3 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix | 2014 | Action | Contains the previously JP-exclusive Final Mix version of KHII and BBS with added story and gameplay changes and a series of cutscenes from Re: coded |
PS4 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue | 2017 | Action | See XBO |
Xbox One | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (DL only) | 2020 | Action | Contains a remastered Dream Drop Distance, as well as a short interlude game starring Aqua and a cutscene movie referencing the mobile game |
Switch | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Cloud Version (DL only) | 2022 | Action | See XBO |
PS2 | Kingdom Hearts II | 2006 | Action | Do you like pressing the triangle button? |
PS4 | Kingdom Hearts III | 2019 | Action | A conclusion that leaves more questions than satisfying answers, ARPG gameplay is quite flashy, worlds are bigger but arguably blander |
Xbox One | Kingdom Hearts III | 2020 | Action | See PS4 |
Switch | Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind Cloud Version (DL only) | 2022 | Action | See PS4, but with added story DLC included |
PS2 | Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories | 2008 | Action | Still card-based, but with voice acting, new cutscenes, and 3D combat |
DS | Kingdom Hearts Re:coded | 2011 | Action | Remake of a mobile-only game, has more puzzles involved than a standard KH game |
PSX | Legend of Mana | 2000 | Action | Gorgeously 2D, beautiful soundtrack, disjointed story with an offbeat structure |
PS4 | Legend of Mana (DL only) | 2021 | Action | Cleans up the graphics, adds rearranged music, otherwise still the same gorgeous journey |
Switch | Legend of Mana (DL only) | 2021 | Action | See PS4 |
PS3 | Legend of Mana (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | See PSX |
Vita | Legend of Mana (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Action | See PSX |
PSP | Legend of Mana (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | See PSX |
Xbox 360 | Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | 2014 | Action | Final Fantasy XIII meets Majora's Mask - time management is crucial and stat enhancement is tied to quest completion |
PS3 | Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | 2014 | Action | Trims down the party to be only Lightning, time management becomes ultra-important to prevent the apocalypse; completing quests leads to stat growth |
Switch | Live A Live | 2022 | Turn-Based | Localized for the first time with a new HD2D aesthetic, voice acting, and artwork- the game is otherwise the same |
JP SFC | Live A Live | 1994 | Turn-Based | 7 different scenarios in different time periods, shared action bar amongst party in combat |
PS4 | Live A Live (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
PS5 | Live A Live (DL only) | 2023 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
JP Wonderswan | Makai Toushi SaGa | 2002 | Turn-Based | A remake of the first SaGa game (Final Fantasy Legend), upped the graphics and added features like a bestiary and the ability to re-target enemies to not waste attacks once defeated |
PS2 | Musashi: Samurai Legend | 2005 | Action | Sequel of sorts to Brave Fencer Musashi with similar ARPG gameplay |
PS4 | NEO: The World Ends With You | 2021 | Action | See Switch |
Switch | NEO: The World Ends With You | 2021 | Action | Gone is the partner-based system of the first game, replaced by frenetic yet trendy 4-party-member action; as fashionable as ever |
PS4 | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... | 2021 | Action | Bringing Brother Nier's story to the West for the first time, with an additional ending and updated gameplay more akin to Automata |
Xbox One | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... | 2021 | Action | See PS4 |
Xbox Series | NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... (DL only) | 2021 | Action | See PS4 |
Switch | Octopath Traveler | 2018 | Turn-Based | A gorgeous 2D/3D mesh with 8 different protagonists whose stories overlap (albeit very little); fairly robust turn-based combat system |
Xbox Series | Octopath Traveler | 2021 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
Xbox One | Octopath Traveler | 2021 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
Switch | Octopath Traveler II | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS5 |
PS4 | Octopath Traveler II | 2023 | Turn-Based | See PS5 |
PS5 | Octopath Traveler II | 2023 | Turn-Based | A true iterative improvement over the first game; more detailed character interactions between a new eightfold-cast with HD-2D visuals |
PSX | Parasite Eve | 1998 | Action/Horror | Horror JRPG based on a novel, positioning-based combat system |
Vita | Parasite Eve (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Action/Horror | See PSX |
PSP | Parasite Eve (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | See PSX |
PS3 | Parasite Eve (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | See PSX |
PSX | Parasite Eve II | 2000 | Action/Horror | More of a survival-horror slant than the first game, including tank controls! |
Vita | Parasite Eve II (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Action/Horror | See PSX |
PS3 | Parasite Eve II (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | See PSX |
PSP | Parasite Eve II (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | See PSX |
JP PSX | Racing Lagoon | 1999 | Sports | THE street racing/JRPG hybrid, stylish and jazzy |
JP SFC | Romancing Saga | 1992 | Turn-Based | A very sandboxy JRPG; multiple playable characters, non-linear in fashion |
PS2 | Romancing SaGa | 2005 | Turn-Based | Remake of the sandboxy JRPG with gameplay elements taken from other games in the series |
Switch | Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered (DL/Asia English) | 2022 | Turn-Based | A remaster of the PS2 version with additional playable characters and events |
PS5 | Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered (DL only) | 2022 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
PS4 | Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered (DL only) | 2022 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
JP SFC | Romancing Saga 2 | 1993 | Turn-Based | No complete English translation on this console, sandobxy multi-generation spanning story |
Xbox One | Romancing SaGa 2 (DL only) | 2017 | Turn-Based | See Vita |
Switch | Romancing SaGa 2 (DL only) | 2017 | Turn-Based | See Vita |
Vita | Romancing SaGa 2 (DL only) | 2017 | Turn-Based | Adds a new dungeon, new character classes, and overhauls the graphics and audio; these features can also be turned off if desired |
PS4 | Romancing SaGa 2 (DL only) | 2017 | Turn-Based | See Vita |
JP SFC | Romancing Saga 3 | 1995 | Turn-Based | No complete English translation on this console, sandboxy, gorgeous spritework, but difficult |
PS4 | Romancing SaGa 3 (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See Vita |
Vita | Romancing SaGa 3 (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | Adds new storylines, a new dungeon, a NG+ mode, updated graphics, and the ability to play the game as originally made |
Switch | Romancing SaGa 3 (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See Vita |
Xbox One | Romancing SaGa 3 (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See Vita |
JP SFC | Rudra no Hihou | 1996 | Turn-Based | Create your own spells! Ultra-pretty sprites! |
JP DS | SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu - Goddess of Destiny | 2009 | Turn-Based | A ground-up remake of Final Fantasy Legend II, with more sidequests and the removal of random battles |
JP DS | SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha - Shadow or Light | 2011 | Turn-Based | Given the same treatment as its predecessor from Final Fantasy Legend III |
PSX | SaGa Frontier | 1998 | Turn-Based | 7 scenarios with complicated leveling mechanics, woefully left unfinished |
PSX | SaGa Frontier 2 | 2000 | Turn-Based | Watercolored, hand-drawn backgrounds and complex leveling with only 2 scenarios |
PS4 | SaGa Frontier Remastered (DL only) | 2021 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
Switch | SaGa Frontier Remastered (DL only) | 2021 | Turn-Based | Adds new cutscenes and the long-awaited 8th playable character, as well as spiffs up the graphics |
PS4 | SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions (DL only) | 2018 | Turn-Based | Uses the traditional SaGa format of taking actions to increase parameters rather than leveling, 4 different protagonists to choose from, very nonlinear as usual |
Switch | SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
SNES | Secret of Evermore | 1995 | Action | An ARPG featuring a boy and his dog traveling through different eras; never released in Japan |
PS4 | Secret of Mana | 2018 | Action | See Vita |
SNES | Secret of Mana | 1993 | Action | Actually the second Mana game, up to 3-player co-op |
Vita | Secret of Mana (DL only) | 2018 | Action | Remade in 3D with a lot of the original visual charm missing, a new translation, adds voiced dialogue and makes QoL changes |
JP SFC | Seiken Densetsu 3 | 1995 | Action | The character you choose at the start determines your storyline, otherwise plays like SoM |
JP 3DS | Slime Mori Mori Dragon Quest 3: Daikaizoku to Shippo Dan | 2011 | Action | |
Switch | Star Ocean: First Departure R (DL only) | 2019 | Action | See PS4 |
PS4 | Star Ocean: First Departure R (DL only) | 2019 | Action | Adds new character illustrations and makes QoL changes to the PSP version |
PS4 | Star Ocean: The Last Hope - 4K/Full HD Edition (DL only) | 2017 | Action | See PS3, but with prettier graphics |
SNES | Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars | 1996 | Timed Turn-Based | Fun little turn-based game with a cute artstyle and rhythmic button pressing to maximize damage |
Wii U | Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (VC) | 2016 | Turn-Based | See SNES |
PSP | Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together | 2011 | Strategy | Allows for revisiting of plot points to see how alternate major decisions would have changed the story |
Vita | Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (DL only) | 2012 | Strategy | See PSP |
PS5 | Tactics Ogre: Reborn | 2022 | Strategy | Revises the combat from the PSP version (Let Us Cling Together) and remasters the sound (but not the sprites) |
Switch | Tactics Ogre: Reborn | 2022 | Strategy | See PS5 |
PS4 | Tactics Ogre: Reborn | 2022 | Strategy | See PS5 |
3DS | Theatrhythm Final Fantasy | 2012 | Rhythm | Complete rhythm games using the touch screen to the tune of classic FF songs to level your all-star cast |
3DS | Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call | 2014 | Rhythm | Similar to the first game, but with quests to complete to unlock new characters and a wider song selection overall |
Xbox One | The DioField Chronicle | 2022 | Strategy | See PS5 |
Xbox Series | The DioField Chronicle | 2022 | Strategy | See PS5 |
PS5 | The DioField Chronicle | 2022 | Strategy | Real-time (ish) strategy and political intrigue abound, battles move more quickly than expected, decent unit variety |
PS4 | The DioField Chronicle | 2022 | Strategy | See PS5 |
Switch | The DioField Chronicle | 2022 | Strategy | See PS5 |
GB+GBC | The Final Fantasy Legend | 1990 | Turn-Based | Actually the first game in the SaGa series, has many different playable races and monsters |
Xbox 360 | The Last Remnant | 2009 | Turn-Based | Battles are done in large-scale- each character leads a squad of units, too much grinding can notoriously make the game too difficult |
Switch | The Last Remnant Remastered (DL only) | 2019 | Turn-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | The Last Remnant Remastered (DL only) | 2018 | Turn-Based | Adds a ton of QoL improvements originally from the PC version (removal of leader limits, a turbo mode for battles, etc) as well as spiffing up the visuals |
DS | The World Ends With You | 2008 | Action | A fashionable, frantic ARPG that utilizes badges of sorts to determine attack abilities |
Switch | The World Ends With You Final Remix | 2018 | Action | Adds an extra scenario, but incorporates awkward motion/touch controls |
PSX | Threads of Fate | 2000 | Action | Two-scenario ARPG with unconventional stat-increasing mechanics |
PSP | Threads of Fate (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | See PSX |
PS3 | Threads of Fate (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Action | See PSX |
Vita | Threads of Fate (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Action | See PSX |
JP SFC | Treasure Conflix | 1996 | Action | A Satellaview-only game with soft RPG elements (upgrading your airship's parts to use in dogfights) where you hunt for treasure and sell it at auction |
PS4 | Trials of Mana | 2020 | Action | Brings the game into 3D, adds new difficulty levels, gives characters abilities for buffs, adds an extra class tier, among many other QoL changes |
Switch | Trials of Mana | 2020 | Action | See PS4 |
Switch | Triangle Strategy | 2022 | Strategy | An SRPG core with a heavy emphasis on narrative decision-making and trying to sway party members to agree with your decisions |
PS2 | Unlimited Saga | 2003 | Turn-Based | Much-maligned game with 7 different protagonists, a board-game style of exploration, and an obtuse combat system |
PSX | Vagrant Story | 2000 | Dungeon Crawler | Darker-themed ARPG with the same setting as Final Fantasy XII and Tactics, heavy crafting focus |
PS3 | Vagrant Story (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Dungeon Crawler | See PSX |
Vita | Vagrant Story (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Dungeon Crawler | See PSX |
PSP | Vagrant Story (Psone Classics) | 2011 | Dungeon Crawler | See PSX |
PS5 | Valkyrie Elysium | 2022 | Action | A side game (but not really) that leans far, far, far more heavily into action than RPG elements, with a skill tree to upgrade stats and general disappointment for fans of the series |
PS4 | Valkyrie Elysium | 2022 | Action | See PS5 |
PS5 | Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (DL only) | 2022 | Turn-Based | See PSP |
PS4 | Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (DL only) | 2022 | Turn-Based | See PSP |
Switch | Various Daylife (DL only) | 2022 | Turn-Based | Do jobs, juggle gaining (and losing!) XP as a result of said jobs, maybe do some quests, repeat (with some element of social links) |
PS4 | Various Daylife (DL only) | 2022 | Turn-Based | See Switch |
PS4 | Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden (DL only) | 2022 | Card-Based | See Switch |
Switch | Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden (DL only) | 2022 | Card-Based | Doesn't drastically shake up the formula from the first 2 games, but does add a monster-taming mechanic and features a female GM |
Switch | Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden (DL only) | 2022 | Card-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden (DL only) | 2022 | Card-Based | An experience largely the same as the first game, but with a new, arguably more relaxing story and atmosphere |
Switch | Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars (DL only) | 2021 | Card-Based | Yoko Taro makes a card game with a heavy tabletop aesthetic |
PS4 | Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars (DL only) | 2021 | Card-Based | See Switch |
Switch | Voice of Cards Trilogy | 2023 | Card-Based | See PS4 |
PS4 | Voice of Cards Trilogy | 2023 | Card-Based | A package deal containing all three games in Yoko Taro's Voice of Cards trilogy |
Vita | World of Final Fantasy | 2016 | Monster Collecting | Chibified/simplified return to turn-based FF combat, where stacking characters confers stronger attacks |
PS4 | World of Final Fantasy | 2016 | Monster Collecting | See Vita |
Switch | World of Final Fantasy Maxima | 2018 | Monster Collecting | See XBO |
Xbox One | World of Final Fantasy Maxima | 2018 | Turn-Based | Adds QoL changes, superbosses, New Game+, and the ability to change your characters into classic FF characters in battle |
PS4 | World of Final Fantasy Maxima | 2018 | Monster Collecting | See XBO |
PSX | Xenogears | 1998 | Turn-Based | Almost unlocalized due to heavy religious/philosophical themes, action point-based combat |
PSP | Xenogears (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
Vita | Xenogears (PSone Classics) | 2012 | Turn-Based | See PSX |
PS3 | Xenogears (PSone Classics) | 2011 | Turn-Based | See PSX |