15 Best NEW JRPGs of 2024

JRPGs are a very special kind of RPG, and you’ll see what we mean when you check out the games below!

Update: We will continue to update this list periodically throughout the year, so you will likely see some games removed or added. These games are not ranked in any particular order, as the focus here is to showcase titles we are excited to see hit the marketplace.

#15 Mario & Luigi: Brothership

It was widely believed that the Mario & Luigi franchise wasn’t coming back due to past comments by Nintendo. So, imagine the surprise of gamers when Mario & Luigi: Brothership kicked off the most recent Nintendo Direct!

The game features Mario & Luigi getting sucked into a new world and having to island-hop across it to try and find a way home. The good news is that they’re not alone, and friends like Peach and Connie will be there to assist. But there’s also the Extension Corps that wants to stop them. Use the Mario Bros. and their abilities to the fullest to save the day and get back home safely!

#14 Zenless Zone Zero

One only needs to look at Zenless Zone Zero’s characters to see why this is a JRPG. The ‘style’ of them is apparent for all to see.

Regardless, the game asks you to don a “second identity” to deal with monsters affecting our world from just out of sight. In this case, there is a “warped reality” that you can go and fight in to take on enemies known as “Proxies.” You won’t have to fight them alone, as you’ll get the chance to work with other characters from various sections of the organization fighting them.

Oh, and one of them is a bear called “Ben Bigger.”

#13 Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island

Isn’t that just like certain Japanese properties? They have to make a thing, and they decide to give it a SUPER LONG title just to make it “fit the game”? In this case, we’re talking about Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island.

No, we’re not saying that name again, okay?

The game follows Shiren, a warrior who has been traveling the land with his friendly ferret, when he receives a vision to save a princess who is being held captive. That was the EASY part of the journey because they’ll have to go through multiple dungeons and fight loads of monsters to save her and get out alive!

#12 Showa American Story

How about we head to an alternate reality where nothing is as it is now, and things only get weirder from there?

In Showa American Story, you’ll be in a world where Japan’s wealth allowed it to buy the United States and integrate with it. Then, an event happens that wipes out most of the population. You are a survivor who was brought back to life for no clear reason, and now you’re trying to learn the truth about what’s going on.

Wander the land, explore cities, fight zombies, and see what it takes to live in this version of America. Hint: it won’t be easy.

#11 Granblue Fantasy: Relink

Platform: PC PS4 PS5
Release Date: February 1, 2024

Steam | PlayStation

Well, Granblue Fantasy: Relink has “fantasy” in the title, so we’re pretty sure that makes it perfect for this list by default. Do we have to talk more about it? Oh, you want us to? Okay.

The game is a fantasy RPG title where you’ll be part of the Sky Realm. There is a legend of a mythical island that lies beyond the horizon, and many people are seeking it out. That includes you! You’ll grab a crew of players and characters and sail across the skies in search of adventure, treasure, and mystery as you seek out the island.

Will you be able to find your objective? Dive in and find out!

#10 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Welcome to a game that was born because of Kickstarter! Don’t worry, this one isn’t a scam. They just took their time to make it so that it would be awesome when you played it!

In Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, you’ll meet two characters from different sides of life who come together to learn that there is a deep conspiracy going on in the land! With nothing being what it seems, they’ll have to rally heroes together to fight back!

Enter the “Hundred Heroes,” a plethora of characters whom you can battle alongside! Find all of them to bolster your forces and defeat your enemies in deep RPG combat.

#9 Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

You’ll see plenty of entries from this series on this list, mainly because plenty of them are coming out in 2024! Go figure.

We’ll start with Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, which is important because it’s the first expansion in the beloved MMORPG to come after the last one ended the story campaign that had been going on for years. That means there will be new tales to tell! Plus, there will be new lands to explore, more characters to interact with, and even a crossover with a character from another game we’ll discuss later!

There’s always more to do in an MMORPG, right?

#8 Rise of the Ronin

Team Ninja has been around for a long time, and so when they make a title, you can expect intense action in a unique world you can have a blast in.

With Rise of the Ronin, they’re taking a more historical approach to things by having you play a Ronin at a key point in Japan’s history. There are external and internal forces who are trying to shape the country, and it’s up to you to decide what route is best!

Explore a beautifully rendered Japan, battle others with your sword in intense duels, and change history! Just another day for a Ronin, right?

#7 Unicorn Overlord

Certain developers are known for just making RPGs and making ones that are really good in one form or another. VanillaWare is one such developer, and they’re gearing up for their next big launch with Unicorn Overlord.

The game will feature an expansive medieval world, full of might and magic, for you to explore and reclaim. Your goal is to take back your homeland and bring in the other kingdoms to help you with your cause.

The game’s world will be full of activities to partake in. So seek them out, and see what benefits helping others can bring!

Your actions will affect who comes to your aid!

#6 Final Fantasy XVI (PC)

When it comes to Square Enix, they put a lot of faith in their main franchise, and that’s why you’re seeing multiple entries of it on this list, with one more to come.

Final Fantasy XVI will arrive on PC in 2024, as Sony wants to bring its exclusives to places like Steam so they can get more sales. That means if you didn’t have a PS5 to play the game on before, you’re in luck.

You’ll also get to experience a deep, dark fantasy RPG that pushes the franchise to places it’s never been to before. Plus, it takes a more action RPG styling with its combat system, delivering a different experience for you to enjoy.

#5 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

There’s plenty to talk about with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Why? Because the game will feature the return of Ichiban, a character that has become quite popular in the franchise thanks to his “wacky adventures” that resonated with players last time around.

But in his new game, his adventures will get even crazier! In a bid to find his mother, Ichiban will find himself in Japan and Hawaii and have to rebuild the fortune he made last time. But that won’t be easy, as new enemies are coming to get him!

Help him find friends, make new businesses, and fight his way out of situations!

#4 Metaphor: ReFantazio

We’re going to start with a game from Atlus, who you will hear about later in the list for one of the OTHER RPG franchises they’re known for.

But the reason we’re talking about Metaphor: ReFantazio now is because we know little to nothing about this game. Even if you go to the game’s website, you’ll find that there’s not much there. So secrecy is the game’s “description,” if you will. We know a trusted group within Atlus is making it and that it’ll have mechanics and a look similar to the OTHER RPG we’ll talk about later. But for now? That’s all we have to go on.

#3 Persona 3 Reload

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S Xbox One PS4
Release Date: February 2, 2024

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

While some of you might see Persona 3 Reload as nothing more than an “upgrade” to a title that’s already out, don’t let that dissuade you from trying it out. The graphics have been updated to modern standards, and the gameplay has been improved, too!

For example, there are new strategies and tactics you can employ, such as the Theurgy gauge, where you can unleash devastating attacks on foes! You can also work with your teammates to deliver weakness-invoking attacks one after the other!

With so many Shadows to defeat, you must use these tactics to survive! So dive into Tartarus and see how long you’ll last!

#2 Octopath Traveler 2 (XSX|S)

Yes, we know that Octopath Traveler 2 has already arrived on certain platforms, but if you couldn’t tell from the title above, we’re talking about the Xbox versions of the game.

The title will once again feature you playing eight different protagonists as they go on various journeys across a new land. Each character is different, has unique abilities, and has a different tale to tell. A Samurai is looking for allies, a unique beast girl trying to find sacred creatures to prevent her home’s doom, and more!

With classic turn-based combat mixed with fun twists, you’ll find a very engaging game to partake in.

#1 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Platform: PS5
Release Date: February 29, 2024

PlayStation

Are you ready for the next adventure in an RPG remake epic? If so, then get Final Fantasy VII Rebirth since it’s out RIGHT NOW on PS5!

The game has everything RPG fans will enjoy. Heck, if you played the first game, you know exactly what to expect and why this game stands out from the pack! Not only does it have a deep and robust free-flow RPG combat system mixed with turn-based elements, but it also has a vast world to explore and plenty to do in it!

Plus, like many good RPGs of recent times, you can build up relationships with your comrades and arms and see where that takes you!