The Best JRPG Games for Playstation 5 - Page 2

Update : Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes added at rank #3.
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Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is an open world brawler set in a stylized version of Japan, where you control Ichiban Kasuga, an honorable ex-yakuza who took the fall for a crime he didn't commit. As he attempts to get his life back on track, you'll have to navigate the underworld of Yokohama as you battle foes using RPG style combat and utilize environmental objects to aid you in battle. You can also take on jobs and explore side activities such as gambling or kart racing.


What we like:
  • Fast paced combat
  • Strategic use of environmental objects
  • Variety of side activities
  • Funny and touching human stories
  • RPG style battle system with summons feature
What could be improved:
  • Combat can end abruptly if protagonist is knocked out
  • Long distance travel for some tasks
  • Restrictions on summons use

  • rpg
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • jrpg
  • crime
  • combat
  • fight
  • brawler
  • battle
  • drama
  • narrative

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Trinity Trigger (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Caught in the middle of a divine clash of epic proportions that has left gigantic weapons towering over the landscape, Cyan and newfound allies Elise and Zantis set out on a quest to save the world…and defy the gods. Claim your fate in this fantastical adventure inspired by classic JRPGs.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • dungeon
  • cooperative
  • combat
  • action

13

Octopath Traveler 2 (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Dive into Octopath Traveler 2, a vividly immersive RPG game that captivates you with its eight compelling narratives. Experience strategic, engaging combat, and explore a beautifully crafted world. Uncover hidden treasures, engage with unique NPCs, and enjoy the breathtaking HD-2D visuals. Don't just play a game, live eight unforgettable stories.


What we like:
  • Engaging, strategic combat system
  • Eight captivating narratives
  • Stunning HD-2D visuals
  • Non-linear approach to side quests
  • Well-developed characters
What could be improved:
  • Intricate details can be overwhelming
  • Minor issues with monster designs
  • Lighting effects could be improved

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

14

Yakuza: Like a Dragon Legendary Hero Edition (2020)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Xbox One

Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.


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

15

Sword of Elpisia (2021)

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80
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Android IOS iPhone Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

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


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

16

Soul Hackers 2 (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Join Ringo and Figue, agents of the sentient digital hivemind Aion, in a supernatural RPG set in cyberpunk Japan. Investigate the end of the world, unlock and fuse powerful demons, and strengthen bonds with teammates. Save humanity from an apocalypse and uncover the truth of their stories and yours.


What we like:
  • Fun game
  • Character-driven narrative
  • Straightforward battle system
  • Rewarding gameplay
  • Engaging side quests
What could be improved:
  • Short length
  • Weird storytelling
  • Outdated dungeon design
  • Paywalled content

  • japanese
  • dungeon
  • demons
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • cyberpunk
  • dungeon-crawler
  • combat
  • battle

17

Astria Ascending (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.


  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • dungeon

18

Octopath Traveler (2018)

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

Octopath Traveler is a stunning tilt-shifted art style RPG with a deep battle system that makes every encounter an exercise in thoughtful strategizing. The game has beautiful visuals, with realistic sand, snow and water and lighting effects which create a dreamlike world. The eight different tales are well-written and voice acted.

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What we like:
  • Beautiful visuals and animations
  • Deep battle system
  • Compelling stories
  • Job system for character customization
  • Fast-paced combat focused on exploiting enemy weaknesses
What could be improved:
  • Too little interaction between character's stories
  • Side quests not worth it

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

19

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV (2018)

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stadia PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5

The long awaited finale to the epic engulfing a continent comes to a head in the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga!IT'S WAR! The continent of Zemuria is dragged into conflict as the Erebonian Empire mobilizes the full force of its military. The heroes of Class VII old and new must unite to end the conflict before it consumes the continent.


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • book
  • narrative

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Edge of Eternity (2021)

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

Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.


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

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