Best RPG games on Game Boy Advance
The 21 best RPG games on Game Boy Advance, ranked from 5,898 critic and player ratings.
The best RPG game on Game Boy Advance right now is Pokémon FireRed Version, with a critic score of 100/100 — updated agosto 2026.
Pokémon FireRed Version
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are a pair of core series Generation III games that are set in the Kanto region. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on October 1, 2004. As the first remakes in the Pokémon franchise, the games revisit the original pair of Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and so feature all of the characters, plot elements, and challenges of them, but with several important upgrades to bring them up to speed with other Generation III games. The Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter was initially included with the games when they were first released, eliminating the need for Game Link Cables when trading between the two games (and later Pokémon Emerald Version). In later copies, it was sold separately. FireRed and LeafGreen went on to become the second best-selling games of the Game Boy Advance, only behind Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions. They also received Nintendo's Player's Choice awards.
100
/100
02
EarthBound
A turn-based JRPG and sequel to then-Japan-only Earthbound Beginnings (1989) in which Ness, a young boy living in a land based on the USA, leaves home to go on an adventure through strange locations, get to know quirky characters and defeat an unknowable alien threat called Giygas while facing up to the realities of growing up and becoming familiar with the real world.
93
/100
03
FINAL FANTASY VI
92
/100
Golden Sun
91
/100
05
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The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is a top-down action adventure game that tells the origins of the evil Vaati from Four Swords. Like most other titles in the series, The Minish Cap features the fully explorable land of Hyrule, although it can be viewed from the eyes of a human or the eyes of a Minish, a race of tiny people and an alternate form that Link can transform into. Unlike the multiplayer focus of the other games in the series, The Minish Cap retains the original form of exploration and dungeons as seen in A Link to the Past, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages, as well as returning characters and game mechanics such as Malon and the Spin Attack. New features include fusing Kinstones and shrinking to the size of a Minish.
90
/100
06
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
90
/100
07
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
88
/100
08
Final Fantasy
The original Final Fantasy comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
88
/100
09
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
87
/100
10
Golden Sun: The Lost Age
86
/100
11
Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen
81
/100
12
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
81
/100
13
The Legend of Zelda
81
/100
14
Breath of Fire (1993)
79
/100
15
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
76
/100
16
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
76
/100
17
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
72
/100
18
The Sims 2
71
/100
19
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
67
/100
20
Pokémon Emerald Version
60
/100
21
Tales of Phantasia
56
/100
What is the best RPG game on Game Boy Advance?
Pokémon FireRed Version currently tops the ranking with a score of 100/100 across 547 ratings. Ranking updated agosto 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.