Computer RPGs

Well… They are different genres. JRPGs in general are more popular than CRPGs as a genre (if you define CRPGs as the isometric computer RPGs like Baldur’s Gate or the original Fallout). I think including CRPG-adjacent games on here makes sense, like ARPGs, all of the Bethesda games, Immersive Sims, and all of the BioWare games, but JRPGs just does not make sense to me. If we include all the CRPG-adjacent games, this community could be more successful as they are very popular.

JRPGs and CRPGs branched off in the 80s, and since then the style and approaches of the two genres are very different. CRPGs are a tabletop rpg simulator, where choices and player agency are most important (substance over style). JRPGs are a story-driven spectacle where the main gameplay is strategic party-based combat (style over substance).

Given the low activity here, I would assume nearly anything goes which can remotely be called RPG. For me that would certainly include JRPGs. Even Minecraft, Stardew Valley, or Dwarf Fortress.

Interesting question when talking about games like Wizardry. Less interesting if comparing something unambiguously JRPG like dragon quest.

Then games like Septera Core exist which are JRPGs made for Pc made by American devs known for CRPGs. It’s all to much for me to parse. I’d say post and if it gets engagement you’re probably fine.