2024 has been an unbelievable year for games, especially RPGs. Despite not even being six months in, 2024 has yielded a barrage of top-tier turn-based experiences alongside awe-inspiring action sequences. There's something for everyone to enjoy among the best RPGs of 2024 so far, with a diversity in the releases that suggests the genre has remained incredibly healthy in spite of its long-standing presence within the industry.
Interested in top-tier, white-knuckle frenetic battles? wowed reviewers with its combat system. Want a slower pace with a focus on tactics?
arrived earlier this year to challenge a sub-genre dominated by in past years. Craving something that's achieved near universal acclaim and may be one of the best RPGs ever made?
There are actually a few options — and have both been widely praised for their innovations and impact. is a Kickstarter darling that received over $4 million USD in backing over its development fundraiser.
It's also got a pedigree thanks to who is involved — while Rabbit and Bear Studios isn't a household name, the creator of, Yoshitaka Murayama, heavily influenced and collaborated on the design of the game prior to his tragic passing.