1. Secret of Mana ( Seiken Densetsu 2 )
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1993
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
Developer: Squaresoft
Publisher: Squaresoft
Synopsis: After foolishly trespassing in a local waterfall said to contain treasure, a young boy finds a rusty sword. Removing it unleashes beasts upon the land, and causes him to be banished. Soon to be joined by a girl looking to save her love and a young sprite looking to find his memories, the hero will revitalize the Mana Sword, avoid the empire and have to make some tough choices in order to save the world.
2. Xenoblade Chronicles
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The third in the "Xeno" series of games, which previously featured "Xenogears" and the "Xenosaga" Trilogy. "Xenoblade" takes place in a world that resulted from a battle between two gods: the Colossus and the Machine God. These two deities struck each other mortal blows, which locked them in their final battle for all time. But the world was not ended: Life sprung up upon the backs of these eternally frozen gods and continued the war anew.
3. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Platform: PlayStation
US Release Year: 1997
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
4. Soul Blazer
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1992
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
Developer: Quintet
Publisher: Enix
5. Terranigma
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
Developer: Quintet
Publisher: Enix
6. Divinity: Original Sin 2
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2017
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios
Synopsis: The sequel to the hit RPG returns with a new story - the Divine are gone, the Void approaches and the powers, long dormant, awaken within you. The non-linear story let's you talk or kill anyone, take on a variety of quests and missions, speak to animals, even interact with ghosts. Play online with up to four people or local co-op in splitscreen. Choose from 6 origin characters or create your own - human, lizard, elf, dwarf or undead. Master 200 skills across 12 skill schools. Master the battlefield utilizing elemental combinations and taking the high ground. All-new Story Mode provides a more laid-back experience for those who enjoy narrative over combat.
7. The World Ends With You
Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Jupiter
Publisher: Square Enix
8. The Last Story
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Mistwalker, Artoon
Publisher: Nintendo, Xseed Games
Synopsis: The latest RPG developed by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of "Final Fantasy."
9. Shadowrun
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1993
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
Developer: Beam Software
Publisher: Data East
10. Beyond Oasis
Platform: Sega Genesis
US Release Year: 1994
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Ancient
Publisher: Sega
