The Best JRPG Games for Android

Update : Octopath Traveler II added at rank #1.
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Octopath Traveler II (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Android Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Octopath Traveler is a stunning homage to 16-bit era JRPGs. It features beautiful art design, nuanced and mature storytelling, complete with 8 unique characters that the player can get to know in their own journeys. Players will also experience a behemoth of an overall narrative, a robust combat system, and plenty of content to explore.

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What we like:
  • Homage to 16-bit era JRPGs
  • Beautiful art design
  • Nuanced and mature storytelling
  • Unique characters with personal stories
  • Robust combat system
  • Plenty of content to explore
What could be improved:
  • Can be difficult to navigate the world at points
  • Battles tend to go overlong
  • No visual indication when bosses are weakened or close to death

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • battle

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Live A Live (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Android PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Live A Live is a cult classic Super Nintendo game that has been brought to the west with this remastered version. With a unique story told across multiple time periods and characters, enjoy an ambitious scope of HD2D visuals, voiceovers in both English and Japanese, unique turn based combat, and fantastic music!

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What we like:
  • Unique story told through multiple time periods
  • HD2D visuals and particle work
  • Voiceovers in both English and Japanese
  • Unique turn based combat system with risk/reward elements
  • Fantastic music
What could be improved:
  • Some may feel disappointed by the lack of 3D remake feature

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • grid
  • turn-based
  • remake
  • battle
  • fight

3

SaGa Frontier Remastered (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Android

Rediscover the magic of SaGa Frontier Remastered, an RPG classic reborn. Choose from eight unique heroes, each with their own story and goals. Immerse yourself in dramatic battles using the Glimmer system to gain new skills and launch combined attacks. With improved graphics, restored content, and a new main character, this game promises an unforgettable journey.


What we like:
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Enhanced graphics
  • Quality of life updates
  • New game plus feature
  • Restored previously cut content
What could be improved:
  • Early game balance issues
  • Might be challenging for beginners
  • Lack of explanations for certain mechanics

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • non-linear

4

Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster (2021)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox Series X j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone)

The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • pixel
  • class
  • retro
  • 2d
  • remake

5

Sword of Elpisia (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One IOS iPhone Android

A fantasy RPG about a girl turned into a magic sword and its price!

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  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • rpg
  • fantasy
  • turn-based
  • adventure

6

Shin Megami Tensei V (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Android PC Windows

In Shin Megami Tensei V, you are an unadventurous manikin that must traverse a post-apocalyptic Tokyo and battle demons in order to gain forbidden knowledge. You must use the turn-based battle system to your advantage as you fight enemies and solve puzzles in order to progress.

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What we like:
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Intricate ecosystem of moves
  • Reward-based structure
  • Great turn-based battle system
  • Three planes of movement
What could be improved:
  • Under-populated world design
  • Unforgiving difficulty
  • No narrative or implied subtlety

  • rpg
  • demons
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • battle
  • dungeon
  • turn-based
  • combat
  • boss
  • dungeon-crawler
  • post-apocalyptic
  • skill

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Crystal Project (2022)

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Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • jrpg
  • voxel
  • metroidvania
  • collectathon
  • nonlinear
  • class
  • party

8

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds (2022)

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70
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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows

- Lava Valley. - Dice Event.

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  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • real-time
  • battle

9

Guardian Tales (2020)

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Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch

Guardian Tales is an anime-inspired action game with kooky characters and nostalgic design elements. You take on the role of a new knight embarking on a quest to save the world, complete with hilarious characters and humorous dialogue. As you progress through the game, you can build your own town in the main menu and even enjoy a social media app within the game.

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What we like:
  • Anime-inspired graphics
  • Quirky cast of characters
  • Nostalgic design elements
  • Entertaining story
  • Can build your own town
What could be improved:
  • Complicated currencies
  • Poor hand-holding of mechanics
  • Unstable connection issues
  • Slow pace to get hang of game
  • Micro-transactions can be tempting

  • rpg
  • real-time
  • -game
  • mech
  • dungeon
  • boss
  • jrpg
  • japanese
  • resource
  • top-down
  • run-of-the-mill
  • anime
  • waves
  • old-school

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Idle HuntressAdventure (2022)

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Collect and recruit over 100 fascinating characters, who are reincarnated as huntresses in this isekai world, and they are waiting your visit to lead them fight against evil forces. Each character has a special bond with one of the elements and there are no useless huntresses, your strength and chances of victory strongly depends on how your battlefield formation is strategized!

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  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • japanese
  • battle
  • fight
  • online
  • adventure

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