Action RPGs (also known as ARPG or Action Role-playing) are a subgenre of Role-playing video games. The game mixes the real-time combat, turn-based tactics, and menu-based combat elements. In real-time combat, the player can control the character directly and can attack enemies using various types of weapons. These games often use in action-based combat system similar to other shooter and hack-and-slash games. ARPGs may incorporate Action-Adventure games, which introduce a mission-based system and Role-playing mechanics, or MMORPGs focus on Real-time Combat Systems. In these games, the player manipulates the environment from isometric, first-person or third-person perspectives. Battle against enemies in turn-based combat in most of the games and take down to earn XP or experience points which the player can use to raise up his abilities and skills. There are other subgenres of Action RPGs such as First-person Dungeon Crawl, Point-and-Click, Role-playing Shooter, and more. Most of the game first-person perspective computer games up until the last 1980s were focused on turn-based elements, through the few had attempted to mix the real-time elements such as Alternate Reality: The City, Dungeons of Daggorath, and more.

23 Best Action RPGs for PS Vita

#1 Severed

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Severed is an Action-Adventure, Role-playing and Single-player video game developed and published by DrinkBox Studios for multiple platforms. The game takes place in the stunning world full of monsters and strange creatures. It puts you in the role of the female protagonist named as Sasha, equipped with a living sword. Your ultimate task is to kill as many monsters as possible in your journey to score the points using swipe-based controls and find your missing family. The game lets you solve mind-bending puzzles, uncover secrets, do battle against hostile and disturbing monsters. You’ll unlock new abilities, as the journey progresses and you can upgrade your skill tree using your XP points. Experience the dark fantasy universe where you find yourself in trouble at the beginning of the game. There are lots of unlockable achievements available. Explore the environment, find clues, face monsters and slay them to score points. Upgrade the power of your sword and unlock new items. It has different modes each with the unique experience of gameplay. Severed includes cool features such as Graphics Optimizations, Multiple Modes, Achievements, and more. Try it out.

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#2 Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment

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Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment is an Action Role-playing, Single and Multiplayer video game released for PlayStation platform by Bandai Namco Games and Aquaria. It is the second marvelous entry in the series of Sword Art Online and introduces a more than hundred characters which can be selected to accompany you in the dungeons of the game. The game combines the elements of Massively Multiplayer Online, Role-playing, and Fashion Simulation. There are different character classes and each class represents its unique skills and abilities. It takes place in the same world as the previous entry and you can assume the role of the protagonist named Kirito. The story revolves around the character who has been trapped in the virtual world where dying will lead his death in reality as well. The primary objective is to explore the world, manipulate dungeon, fight against monsters and other creatures using different tools to take down them and earn experience points to unlock further items and find a way out to flee. With improved mechanics, addictive gameplay, and wonderful visuals with various effects of sounds, Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment is the best game to play and enjoy.

#3 Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization

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Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization combines the elements of Action Role-playing, Third-person Exploration, Single and Multiplayer video game for PlayStation platform. The game centers on the light novel series of Japanese known as Sword Art Online. It is the fourth entry in the series of Sword Art Online: Lost Song and introduces four different characters. The player can customize his character with tons of options like gender, figure, height, physical appearance, and more. There are up to three hundred NPCs interact with players. The player can create an alliance with NPCs and equip them with weapons to face enemies. The new battle system offers by the game, in which four-member team of players can battle against monsters using their sword skills and abilities. The game rewards the player with XP points that he can use to enhance his performance, upgrade his team and purchase new weapons. With enhanced mechanics, addictive gameplay, and superb visuals, Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization is the best game to play and enjoy.

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#4 Final Fantasy VI

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Final Fantasy VI is an Action Role-playing, Single and Multiplayer video game developed and published by Square. It is the sixth marvelous entry in the series of Final Fantasy and takes place in the fantasy world. The story revolves around on group of rebels as they attempt to overthrow the dictatorship. There are fourteen playable characters and each with its unique abilities and skills. Like previous entries, Final Fantasy VI comprises four different gameplay’s modes such as dungeon and town field maps, a menu screen, an overworld map, and a battle screen. To get into the world, the player needs to select his character from many and start exploring the world from a third-person perspective. Use different items and weapons to fight against enemies and earn experience points to enhance his character powers. The player can use up to four characters in battle to dominate the playfield. It features open-world environment and lets the player engage himself in customization experience. Final Fantasy VI offers prominent features such as different Characters, Customization options, a variety of (Weapons, Armors, Power-ups, etc.), Steam Achievements, and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.

#5 Tales of Phantasia

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Tales of Phantasia is an Action Role-playing and Single-player video game developed by Wolf Team and published by Namco Bandai. It is the first title in the series of Tales game and offers an exciting gameplay with a heavy emphasis on combat, exploration and more. There are different characters such as Cress Albane, Chester Burklight, Mint Adenade, and more. Select your character to get into the world where you have to fulfill certain tasks to progress in the game. The story begins with four characters who are locked in a battle with a powerful sorcerer-king known as Dhaos. Before the heroes defeated the king, he uses his magic to reach several years into the future. In the future, the king met by one of four heroes and three different campaigns, who defeat and seal him using two magic pendants. After twelve years, two young men are known as Chester and Cress return to the town to find it. There are a variety of quests, and you must complete each one to progress through the game. You can manipulate the environment from an isometric perspective and can compete against enemies using a sword. With prominent features and addictive gameplay, Tales of Phantasia is the best game to play and enjoy.

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#6 Breach and Clear

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Breach and Clear is an Action Role-playing, Turn-based Strategy, and Single-player video game created by Mighty Rabbit Studios and published by Gun Media. The game takes place in the beautiful world and lets the player assume the role of the protagonist who is a leader of four Special Forces units. The primary objective of the player to get into the corrupt area and kill all foes within time. It takes place in the real location around the world and allows the player create his unique team contains up to four players, plan out his missions and dominate the battlefield. There are multiple squads available such as US Army Rangers, Canada’s JTF2, US Navy Seals and more. Multiple enemy varieties with various skill sets and abilities. Through customization features, the player can build his arsenal with hundreds of gun combinations, and equip each soldier with a different mixture of perks, armor and more. Breach and Clear offers core features such as different Modes, exciting and Strategic Gameplay, high-quality Graphics, and more. Breach and Clear is the best game as compared to other Turn-based Strategy games.

#7 Persona 4 Golden

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Persona 4 Golden is an Action Role-playing, and Single-player Social Simulation developed and published by Atlus. The game takes place in the fictional Japan and revolves around a teenager student who shifted into the countryside from his city for a year. During his stay in the countryside, he becomes involved in strange murder cases. The player assumes the role of the protagonist, who must carry out his daily life while exploring the secretly TV worlds populated with monsters. The player can manipulate the world from a third-person perspective and can fight against monsters using different tools and equipment. In the game, the player can spend his whole day by taking part in fun-filled activities lie real world such as taking part time jobs, joining schools, reading books, watching games or exploring dungeons to earn experience points. A variety of challenging quests available and the player has to complete each one to progress through the match. With enhanced mechanics, addictive gameplay, and brilliant visuals, Persona 4 Golden is the fantastic game to play.

#8 Odin Sphere Leifthrasir

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Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is an Action Role-playing, Side-scroll and Single-player video game created by Vanillaware and published by Atlus. The game mainly focuses on beat ‘em up fighting element and lets the player explore the environment from a side-scroll perspective while incorporating RPG genre. It offers the similar gameplay to its predecessor and brings up to five characters and the player needs to select one of them to start his quest against dark forces to save the world. There are six playable scenarios and each offers a set of levels that the player has to accomplish to earn experience points. Each character in the game has its unique abilities, skills, and personality. During the exploration, the player can interact with non-player characters and environment to progress through the story and can use his unique abilities to battle against enemies and their bosses. The world is full of mythical beasts and monsters, who threatens the realm. With superb landscapes, a set of objectives, smooth controls, and excellent mechanics, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is the best game to play.

#9 Invokers Tournament

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Invokers Tournament is an Action Role-playing, MOBA, Fantasy, Single-player and Multiplayer video game available to play on PlayStation platform. The game takes place in the beautiful world and brings a variety of characters including Siena, Sgritch, Monkion, Ghello, and more. To get into the world, the player needs to pick his character with individual statistics and set out himself on an epic adventure to battle against enemies. He can explore the game from an isometric perspective and can battle against foes using his unique weapons. There are different characters each with varied weapons. During the gameplay, the player can transform into a monster-like creature to smash waves of enemies. The player can team up with other players can fight massive bosses to save the world from devastation. It mainly revolves around the MOBA genre and comes with both online and offline exciting matches. Create his team with friends and compete in different seasons against another team from around the globe. With brilliant mechanics, addictive gameplay, and superb visuals, Invokers Tournament is the best game to play and enjoy.

#10 Ys I and II

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Ys I and II is an Action Role-playing and Single-player video game compilation, released in 1989by Alfa System and Hudson Soft. It is a remake of first two games and offers a brilliant game for role-playing lovers. Ys I starts with a cutscene, showing the protagonist named Adol Christin. The player takes on the role of the protagonist, and his primary objective is to explore the world from the isometric perspective while completing a variety of quests to progress through the game. He or she interacts with non-player characters to get information about the quest and can use multiple features to progress. Through customization feature, the player can change the appearance of his character using lots of options. The game takes place on the tropical Island, situated in the massive Town of Minea. According to the story, the protagonist finds a silver Harmonica, which had been stolen by a group of thefts. With prominent features, addictive mechanics, and brilliant graphics, Ys I and II is the best game to enjoy.

#11 Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu

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Jade Cocoon: The Story of the Tamamayu is an Action Role-playing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed and published by Genki for PlayStation platform only. It mixes the Virtual Pet and Role-playing elements and takes place in the world where most of the land is covered in the forest, filled bu Bizarre, monster-like creature known as Minions. There is only a safe place, where the protagonist named Levant live. The protagonist is a young Cocoon Master, and his primary objective is to abduct and purify the minions. After cleaning the minions can be used to fight and defend the protagonist. Monster-like creatures can use a multiple combinations of attack to defeat the enemies and earn experience points. In the beginning, the player can customize his or her character using lots of cool features, accessories, and items. There are a variety of levels, and each level needs a completion of certain objectives to progress. Jade Cocoon: The Story of the Tamamayu offers core features, addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and fantastic graphics. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

#12 Monster Hunter Freedom Unite

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Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is an Action Role-playing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created and published by Capcom and serves as the expansion of the original game, released in 2008. The game features new equipment, monsters, missions and weapons compared to Monster Hunter Freedom 2 and introduces a fighter named as Felyne to assist the player during his quests. In the game, the player can hold up to ninety-nine items in his or her item box, and can store up to twenty equipment set. A new quest introduces in the game known as Epic Hunting Quest, enabling the player to take on one of four different monsters in a single quest. The primary objective of the player is to explore the world from a third-person view, interact with NPCs, encounter monsters and defeat those using weapons and earn points. He uses his points to unlock further content to improve his abilities and drive the monsters out of his land to save the people. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite offers excellent features, addictive gameplay, and brilliant mechanics.

#13 Dragon Quest Builders

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Dragon Quest Builders is a wonderful Action Role-playing, Sandbox and Single-player video game developed and published by Square Enix. The game takes place in the block-based world like Minecraft and offers an exciting gameplay set in Alefgard, the world of Dragon Quest. The story revolves around a protagonist, the survivor, who must rebuild the environment after it was demolished. During the gameplay, the player needs to collect elements similar to Terraria and use them to build different structures and items. It consists of a variety of levels and the player perform his best to complete each level and tasks. He manipulates the world from a third-person perspective, and use multiple blocks to create a structure in style. It offers open-ended world where the player moves freely in any direction to fulfill the requirements. After completing the task, the player will receive points that can be used to unlock further content. The playable character can run jump, interact with objects and environment and can complete tasks to level up. Dragon Quest Builders offers core features such as Unleash your Creativity, Rescue the World, Set out on Building Adventure and more.

#14 White Knight Chronicles: Origins

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White Knight Chronicles: Origins is a Co-op, Action Role-playing and Single-player video game published by Sony Computer Entertainment and developed by SCE Japan Studio. It serves as the presequel to the White Knight Chronicles, released in 2008. The game takes place in the exciting environment invaded by monsters and enemies. To get into the game world, the player needs to select his character from available and customize it to his style. After creating the character, the player gets access to the world where he has to fulfill lots of challenging quests to save the world and earn points. The player can explore exotic locations from a third-person view and can interact with non-player characters while battling enemies to take down them. He can engage himself in traditional role-playing gameplay experience and show off his abilities and skills to impress his fellows. The player will get raw materials, after defeating foes and can use them for crafting, unlock items, equipment, and upgrading system. With impressive graphics, smooth controls, and addictive gameplay, White Knight Chronicles: Origins is the fantastic game to play.

#15 Lord of Apocalypse

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Lord of Apocalypse is an Action Role-playing, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Access Games and published by Square Enix. The game takes place in the fantasy-based world threatened by monsters. There are different character classes and the player selects his favorite one to start the game. In Multiplayer mode, up to four players can compete against demons and monsters to earn points. The player has an ability to force monsters to assist him during the battle and can use magic such as light, fire and more. Each character in the game has its unique characteristics, personalities and a set of weapons. The game becomes more challenging, as the player progresses through quest. Earn enough points to unlock additional content in the game and immerse himself in fun-filled activities. Lord of Apocalypse offers excellent features such as Epic Battles, Local Multiplayer, detailed Environments, and more. Lord of Apocalypse is the best game as compared to other Action Role-playing games.

#16 Ragnarok Odyssey

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Ragnarok Odyssey centers on Action Role-playing, Third-perspective and Exploration gameplay created by Game Arts and published by the Marvelous USA. The game takes place in the fantasy universe of Ragnarok Online, and including lots of elements of Norse Mythology. It offers the similar gameplay to Monster Hunter and introduces typical items such as magic, crafting, customization, item collecting, interaction and more. There are up to six playable character classes available, and the player can choose one of them to get into the world where he has to encounter lots of monsters, enemies and their bosses during exploration from a third-person view. Each character class has a set of weapons, unique play style, and brilliant abilities. Instead of using of leveling system, the game uses a card-based system. The player receives experience points for kill monsters and uses them to unlock additional content. With excellent mechanics, fantasy environment, and smooth controls, Ragnarok Odyssey is the best game to play and enjoy.

#17 Monster Hunter Portable 3rd

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Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is a 2010 Action Role-playing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game offered by Capcom. It is the marvelous installment in the franchise of Monster Hunter and available to play on PlayStation. The game introduces new brutal monsters, regions, and a combat system. It takes place in the fantasy settings and centers on a village named as Yukumo. In the game, you takes on the role of the protagonist named as Felyne, a warrior who set out himself on an epic quests to battle monsters and defeat them to rescue his village. During navigation, you can interact with NPCs, find other character like you and make a team. Through customization, you change the appearance of the companions using lots of options. There are a series of quests and each quest requires a completion of certain objectives. The game borrows all weapons classes from previous titles including great sword, hammer, lance, switch axe, dual blades, and more. You must complete different takes to earn points and prove yourself as the best warrior by rescuing your land. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd offers prominent features, immerse gameplay, and realistic sound effects.

#18 Ys Seven

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Ys Seven is an Action Role-playing and Single-player video game developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Xseed Games. It is the 7th installment in the series of Ys game and takes place in the fantasy setting. The story of the game focuses on Dogi and Adol, who reaches to the Altago’s Capital in order to locate more adventure. During the gameplay, they stuck into the trouble while rescuing two sisters who were being harassed by the brutal dragon. According to the story, the heroes are thrown into the deep cells and gets request from the might king due to their reputation. The king selects the adventurer to investigate the strange earthquake. The player is able to use a variety of weapons to damage bosses and monsters. The player can manipulate the world from a third-person perspective, interact with non-player characters and can complete several quests to score the points. He can control a party consists of three members, the primary character is controlled by the player while other two characters are controlled by AI. With superb mechanics, and brilliant gameplay, Ys Seven is the best game to play.

#19 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a marvelous Action Role-playing, Puzzle-Platform and Single-player video game developed and published by Konami. It is the direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and includes the son of Dracula named Alucard as the protagonist. The game focuses on side-scroll, exploration, and role-playing element. You play as the protagonist, and your main objective is to travel the Dracula’s castle and defeat the antagonist Dracula. It has non-linear gameplay, but most of the areas in Castle requires specific items to unlock. Earn points by uncovering the castles and unlock a map that shows you progress. There are a variety of levels and each level filled with different creatures and the boss Dracula. Use different weapons and items to kill the foes and reach at the end of each level to complete. The game becomes challenging as you progress through it and must face most dangerous foes and boss. With addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and addictive story, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is the best puzzle platform game as compared to others platform games.

#20 Persona 3 Portable

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Persona 3 Portable is an Action Role-playing and Single-player video game with Social Simulation element developed and published by Atlus. It is the fourth main game in the series of Persona, a subseries of Megami Tensei. The game casts you in the role of the protagonist, who is a student of high school and join the SEES (Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad). The SSES is an alliance of student who is investigating the Dark Hour, a specific time between two days. During the Dark Hour, the protagonist enters a large tower consists of shadows, a strange creatures that eat the minds of humans. The main objective is to fight against shadows using a gun-like object known as an Evoker. The game takes place in the unforgettable environment filled with strange and horrific creatures. It combines the elements of Simulation and Role-playing. The story focuses on the protagonist, managing his daily life and creating relationship with others with fight evils known as Shadows. Each day is divided into various time zones. Explore the world, clear your quests and earn experience points to level-up your character and upgrade your weapons. Persona 3 Portable offers superb gameplay, and brilliant mechanics, Persona 3 Portable is the best game to play and enjoy.

#21 Thousand Arms

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Thousand Arms is an Action Role-playing, Turn-based, and Top-down video game developed by Red Company and published by Atlus. The game Single-player mode and combines elements of JRPG and Dating Simulation. It takes place in the steampunk-themed world where a mysterious organization of robots and cyborgs known as The Dark Acolytes is attempted to locate the five legendary Flames and wants to bring chaos to the peaceful world. The game puts you in the role of the female protagonist named Meis Triumph, a sixteen-year-old heir to a family of Spirit Blacksmiths and has an ability to create magical weapons. According to the story, the protagonist finds himself selected to search the flame before an evil organization The Dark Acolytes do. The combat revolves around turn-based elements with three part members who can take part in the battle. It features a mini-dating simulation elements revolving around various dating locations in major cities and towns. There are tons of dialogs to select and use. Explore the world from top-down view, fight against enemies and accomplish your quests to earn XP points. With superb mechanics, addictive gameplay, well-written story, and attractive sound, Thousand Arms is the best game top lay and enjoy.

#22 Vagrant Story

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Vagrant Story is an Action Role-playing and Single-player video game created by Square Product Development. It offers fictional Kingdom where the game takes place named as Valendia and the destroyed city of Lea Monde. The story follows the protagonist named as Ashley Riot, who is an elite agent and his primary job is to travel to ruin land of Lea Monde to interrogate the connection between a senior Valendian Parliament member named Duke Bardorba and a cult leader. The game uses third-person perspective to explore the world filled with challenging objectives and quests. The character can run, push crates, jump and hit enemies to explore around obstacles, platforming and puzzle elements are also available to make the game exciting. The player needs to solve puzzles, manipulate the world, complete quests and earn experience points to become the master. Vagrant Story offers core features such as a variety of Quests, addictive Gameplay, exciting Characters and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.

#23 Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce

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Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce (also known as Shin Sangokumusou Multi Raid) is an Action Role-playing, Third-perspective, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Omega Force and published by Koei. The game offers the similar gameplay to Dynasty Warrior 6 and centers on hack and slash elements. There is various character classes present, and the player selects one of them to get into the world where he has to battle enemies and monsters to earn points. During the gameplay, the player can navigate the world to interact with non-players characters and fulfill multiple tasks assigned by NPCs. A variety of weapons available and the player can use them during battle. The player must earn points by killing enemies using unique abilities and use his points to unlock additional items and features. Lead the character, command companions and defeat enemies to become the hero. With brilliant gameplay, superb mechanics, and thrilling graphics, Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce is the best game to play.