From story-driven adventures to traditional meticulous strategies, turn-based RPGs are already having a great year in 2026.

The evolution of the turn-based RPG genre has been truly fascinating: what was once deemed a “niche genre” that only a few people could enjoy is now a massive mainstream phenomenon, to the point that ...

While turn-based mechanics are often associated with JRPGs, they're also used in many American RPGs as well. From older titles like XCOM 2 to newer RPGs like Marvel's Midnight Suns, there are ...

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