#13
The Thousand-Year Door remake surprised me with how well the writing holds up. The humour is dry and self-aware in a way that a lot of Nintendo games avoid, and the timed-action combat gives turn-based battles an active quality that keeps them from going on autopilot. It is shorter than the JRPGs on this list, which some people will see as a feature. The Switch remake is clean and respectful, not a complete overhaul. It missed the top ten mainly because the value and longevity score keeps it behind heavier experiences, but as a moderate-length solo RPG with genuine wit, it is very easy to recommend.