Turn-based games are not my forte—I'm far too impatient to plot out my next three moves ahead of time—but I'm always tempted to try them out, especially when there's the promise of a retro 32-bit ...

These are not THE definitive turn-based RPGs of all time. They are, however, eight of the best turn-based RPGs around that every fan should play at some point in their lives. From the SNES era to the ...

Even though the first-person shooter genre has evolved so much, there's always a steady stream of games aiming to emulate the feel of boomer shooter royalty like Doom, Quake, and Blood. I'd argue some ...

Evan is a Communications student based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formerly a sports writer, he was drawn to Game Rant by his longtime passion for video games. An avid gamer since the age of 13, Evan has ...

From story-driven adventures to traditional meticulous strategies, turn-based RPGs are already having a great year in 2026. Several new titles have taken the genre by storm, providing players with ...

Long before action RPGs became as common as they are, combat in role-playing games was predominantly done in a turn-based fashion. This form of gameplay, which was born out of hardware limitations and ...

These classic turn-based RPGs strike a perfect, 10/10 balance between their narratives and gameplay. These are not THE definitive turn-based RPGs of all time. They are, however, eight of the best turn ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...