Collider ranks turn-based role-playing games by gameplay, design, narrative, originality, critical reception, visuals and fan opinion. The article highlights how the genre combines strategic, sequence-based combat with immersive storytelling, and celebrates both major franchises and influential independent games.

– Octopath Traveler (2018): praised for its HD-2D presentation, eight-character structure and tactical boost-and-break combat.
– Undertale (2015): recognised for Toby Fox’s largely solo development, pacifist options and inventive enemy encounters.
– Fire Emblem: Three Houses (2019): commended for character relationships, social management and grid-based battles.
– Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (2012): included among the ranked games, though the supplied text does not provide its full entry.