If you like JRPGs, then you'll find that 2026 has been a solid year for the genre. This is especially true if you own a Nintendo Switch 2 and like re-released games, as many titles from the world of JRPGs and other genres have made Switch 2-specific versions of their games available.
However, the Switch 2 getting a bunch of JRPGs made for it and released this year has definitely skewed the rankings on Metacritic. Therefore, a fair chunk of the top JRPGs of the year on Metacritic aren’t exactly new games, but games that were re-released for the Switch 2.
10 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
83 Metascore
This Dragon Quest 7 remake is much more beginner-friendly than the original. It also tries to condense a game that can take over 100 hours into a less intimidating runtime, which can be great when you have to work, attend school, or both. Despite that, it keeps the core charm that makes DQ a beloved series.
With Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, the biggest drawback is the same as the original game. It has a slow pace that makes the first hours feel sluggish before it starts picking up....
