Retro Tactical RPG Games Collection

Vandal Hearts is a tactical RPG that follows Ash Lambert and his companions as they uncover a conspiracy that threatens their kingdom. The game features grid-based tactical combat, deep character customization through job classes, and a mature storyline with political intrigue and moral dilemmas.

Vandal Hearts II is a tactical RPG that builds upon its predecessor with an innovative simultaneous turn-based system. Set in a new continent with complex political intrigue, the game follows two mercenaries caught in a sweeping war between nations. Features deep character customization and morally ambiguous choices.

Brigandine is an epic tactical RPG set in the continent of Forsena, where six nations battle for control of the legendary Rune Stones. Players command knights and mythical creatures in grand strategic warfare, managing territories and developing armies across turn-based campaigns.

Tear Ring Saga is a tactical RPG created by Fire Emblem series creator Shouzou Kaga after leaving Nintendo. The game features deep strategic gameplay, branching story paths, and complex character relationships set across the continent of Lieberia.

PoPoLoCrois Story is a tactical RPG developed by G-Artists and released for the PlayStation in 1996. Based on the beloved manga series by Yosuke Tamori, the game follows Prince Pietro on his quest to save his mother from a mysterious eternal slumber. The adventure begins as a seemingly simple task but expands into an epic journey of love, compassion, and friendship. Featuring gorgeous hand-drawn anime cutscenes and a grid-based tactical combat system that unfolds seamlessly on the field, PoPoLoCrois Story offers a charming fairy tale experience with deeper strategic depth than its storybook visuals might suggest.

This tactical RPG sequel follows Nick and his allies as they battle the evil Iom to recover the legendary Sword of Hajya. Features grid-based battles, character promotions, and a portable adaptation of Shining Force's signature gameplay.

The concluding chapter of the Game Gear Shining Force Gaiden trilogy, bridging the story between Shining Force and Shining Force II. Features tactical grid-based battles with a party of unique characters.

A groundbreaking strategy RPG for Sega CD featuring turn-based battles on isometric maps, four playable lords with unique armies, and CD-quality audio enhancing its dark fantasy narrative.

Shining Force CD is a tactical RPG developed for the Sega CD in 1994. It serves as a remake/compilation of the Game Gear Shining Force Gaiden games, enhanced with CD-quality audio, animated cutscenes, and expanded content. Players lead a team of warriors through grid-based battles against the evil Iom and his demon army.

Sakura Wars (サクラ大戦) is a groundbreaking hybrid of strategy RPG and dating simulation set in an alternate 1920s steampunk Tokyo. As naval officer Ichiro Ogami, players command an all-female mechanized combat unit while building relationships that directly affect battlefield performance. The game pioneered the 'Live & Interactive Picture System' (LIPS) for real-time dialogue choices, blending tactical combat with visual novel elements in a way that influenced countless future titles.

Sakura Wars 2: Thou Shalt Not Die (サクラ大戦2 ～君、死にたもうことなかれ～) elevates the signature blend of tactical combat and dating sim to new heights with an emotionally charged storyline set six months after the original. The Imperial Combat Revue faces its greatest crisis as a mysterious Black Sanctum Council threatens Tokyo with demonic mech legions, forcing Captain Ogami to reunite the Flower Division while training new recruits. This sequel introduces enhanced LIPS systems, destructible battle environments, and the revolutionary 'Trust System' affecting multiple endings.

Shining Force III is a tactical RPG trilogy developed by Camelot for the Sega Saturn, representing the pinnacle of the Shining Force series. The game features three complete scenarios that intertwine to tell an epic story from different perspectives. With its deep tactical combat, memorable characters, and branching story paths, it's considered one of the greatest strategy RPGs ever made.

Shining Force III Scenario 2 continues the epic trilogy from the perspective of the Republic's army, following medic-turned-warrior Medion and his companions. The game features interconnected storylines with the first scenario, with player choices carrying over to create a personalized narrative experience across the entire trilogy.

Shining Force III Scenario 3 concludes the epic trilogy by uniting all three armies against the true threat of the ancient Bulzome Sect. Players control protagonist Julian and witness the convergence of storylines from previous scenarios, with their accumulated choices dramatically shaping the final confrontation and multiple possible endings.

Langrisser III is a strategic role-playing game developed by Masaya Games and published by NCS for the Sega Saturn. Released in 1996, the game serves as a prequel to the entire Langrisser series, set 200 years before the original game. It follows the story of Diehârde, a young mercenary caught in a continental war, and introduces revolutionary narrative and gameplay systems that significantly evolved the franchise.