The Super Nintendo (SNES) is widely considered the "Golden Age" of RPGs

By following these tips and recommendations, you can enjoy the best of SNES RPGs through a ROM pack, while also supporting the gaming community and preserving classic games for future generations.

  1. Chrono Trigger
  2. Final Fantasy VI
  3. EarthBound (Mother 2)
  4. Super Mario RPG
  5. Secret of Mana
  6. Illusion of Gaia
  7. Terranigma
  8. Lufia II
  9. Breath of Fire II
  10. Dragon Quest V (Fan Translation)
  11. Tales of Phantasia (DeJap Translation)
  12. Star Ocean
  13. Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  14. Ogre Battle
  15. Tactics Ogre
  16. Soul Blazer
  17. Robotrek
  18. Paladin’s Quest
  19. 7th Saga (Brutal difficulty, but classic)
  20. Live A Live (Fan Translation - now official via Switch, but the ROM is classic)

3. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (Nintendo/Square, 1996)

The crossover that shouldn’t have worked. It introduced isometric platforming to turn-based combat and gave us Geno and Mallow. It is the gateway drug for young players moving from platformers to RPGs.

There are several websites and online communities where you can find SNES RPG ROM packs, including: