Best PS2 RPGs Ever Made — The Definitive List

The PlayStation 2 is the RPG king. No console before or since has had such an incredible selection of role-playing games. Here are the absolute best PS2 RPGs.

1. Final Fantasy X (PS2, PS4, PC, Switch)

The first fully voiced Final Fantasy. Tidus and Yuna's journey through Spira features one of the best turn-based combat systems and most emotional stories in JRPG history. Available on Amazon, Steam, and PlayStation Store.

2. Kingdom Hearts (PS2, PS4, PC)

Disney meets Final Fantasy shouldn't work, but it absolutely does. Exploring Disney worlds with an action RPG combat system was magical in 2002 and still is today.

3. Persona 4 (PS2, PC)

The murder mystery JRPG that defined a franchise. Persona 4's social links, dungeon crawling, and small-town atmosphere are unforgettable.

4. Dragon Quest VIII (PS2, 3DS, Mobile)

The quintessential Dragon Quest experience. Gorgeous Akira Toriyama visuals, a massive world, and classic turn-based combat at its finest.

5. Shadow of the Colossus (PS2, PS4)

Is it an RPG? An action game? An art piece? Shadow of the Colossus is all three. Sixteen boss fights, each a puzzle and an emotional experience.

More Must-Play PS2 RPGs

- **Dark Cloud 2** — Dungeon crawling with city building - **Suikoden III** — Epic political drama with 108 characters - **Xenosaga** — Philosophical sci-fi JRPG trilogy - **Star Ocean: Till the End of Time** — Action RPG with a wild twist - **Rogue Galaxy** — Level-5's underrated space adventure - **Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne** — Brutal demon-collecting RPG - **Tales of the Abyss** — Excellent action RPG storytelling - **Valkyrie Profile 2** — Unique side-scrolling RPG combat