Chrono Trigger Named Greatest JRPG of All Time by IGN

IGN has released its definitive list of the 25 greatest JRPGs of all time, and Chrono Trigger has claimed the top spot.

The list celebrates a wide variety of titles across multiple platforms and generations, with a strict rule: only one game per major franchise was allowed, ensuring diversity in the rankings.

The list appears to be inspired by the recent buzz around Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has reignited interest in the JRPG genre.

IGN’s selections reflect a mix of nostalgic classics and modern masterpieces, highlighting the evolution and enduring appeal of Japanese role-playing games.

Rounding out the top five are Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy X, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Other notable entries include Pokémon Gold/Silver at No. 9, Suikoden II at No. 8, and Dragon Quest XI at No. 6.

Here’s a look at IGN’s full top 25 JRPGs list:

1. Chrono Trigger
2. Persona 5 Royal
3. Final Fantasy X
4. Metaphor: ReFantazio
5. Xenoblade Chronicles 3
6. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
7. Earthbound
8. Suikoden II
9. Pokémon Gold/Silver
10. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
11. Octopath Traveler 2
12. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
13. Xenogears
14. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
15. Grandia II
16. Kingdom Hearts II
17. Tales of Vesperia
18. Live A Live
19. Bravely Default II
20. Star Ocean: The Second Story
21. Lost Odyssey
22. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
23. Golden Sun
24. Breath of Fire III
25. Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne