Dragon Quest fans have many different types of games to play in the series. The traditional turn-based JRPGs exist, but also hack-and-slash action games, Pokémon-like creature collectors, puzzle games, and more.
The best Dragon Quest games of all time find themselves ranked here across both mainline games and spin-offs based on their gameplay, quality, use of the property, popularity, and more.
Exploration felt so much better than other games, the cel-shaded visual style impressed, and the characters had more substance than most other entries.
The second game for the SNES in the series features the best overall story in the franchise. Its personal and intimate approach lets its cast shine as the strongest to date.
Minecraft-meets-Dragon Quest works so much better than it ever should. Players explore a vast world made of blocks, which they can craft and customize to their heart’s content.