Something akin to a list of 2D action RPGs (also some 3D Action RPGs) HI, I'M A WIKI PAGE. EDIT ME!
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E.V.O. Search For Eden (SNES)
Kid Icarus (NES)
Kid Icarus: of Myths and Monsters (GB)
Dragon Slayer Gaiden (GB)
Legend of Xanadu (PCE)
Monster World IV
Quest: Brian's Journey (GBC)
Shantae (GBC)
1979
Adventure
1981
Venture
1984
Dragon Slayer
Hydlide
1985
Xanadu: Dragon Slayer II
1986
Dragon Slayer Jr.: Romancia
Legend of Zelda, The
Metroid
Milon's Secret Castle
Rambo (NES)
1987
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
Dragon Slayer IV (Legacy of the Wizard)
Faxanadu
Golvellius
The Faery Tale Adventure
Wonder Boy In Monster Land
Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished
1988
Battle of Olympus, The
Times of Lore
Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
1989
Little Ninja Brothers
Neutopia (PC Engine)
Magic of Scheherazade, The
River City Ransom
Sword of Vermilion
Willow (NES)
Wonder Boy III: Dragon's Trap
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (PC88)
1990
Clash At Demonhead
Crystalis
Dragon Crystal
Gargoyle's Quest
Golden Axe Warrior
Immortal, The
Rolan's Curse
Super Hydlide
1991
Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe
Brandish
Golden Axe Warrior
Final Fantasy Adventure
Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole
Lagoon
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Super Ninja Boy
Wonder Boy V: Monster World
Neutopia II
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Ultima: Runes of Virtue
1992
Kaeru No Tame Ni Kane Wa Naru
Rolan's Curse 2
Soul Blazer
1993
Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom
Gauntlet IV
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, The
Secret of Mana
Super Chinese World 2
Super Chinese World 3
Ultima: Runes of Virtue II
Ys IV: Mask of the Sun
Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys
1994
Al Quadim
Brainlord
Crusader of Centy
Dragon View
Illusion of Gaia
The Lord of the Rings Vol 1
Mega Man X
Popful Mail (MCD) (1995 US)
Super Metroid
Twisted Tales of Spike Mcfang
Ultima 8: Pagan
1995
Beyond Oasis
Entomorph
Holy Umbrella - Dondera no mubo!!
Light Crusader
Mega Man X2
Secret of Evermore
Seiken Densetsu 3
Shining Wisdom
Super Adventure Island II
Sylvan Tale
Terranigma
Tales Of Phantasia
Ys V: Kefin, The Lost City of Sand
1996
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
Dark Savior
Diablo
Guardian Heroes
Legend of Oasis
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals
Mega Man X3
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Star Ocean
1997
Alundra
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Gunple ~GUNMAN'S PROOF~
Herc's Adventures
Mega Man X4
Princess Crown
Tales of Destiny
1998
Brave Fencer Musashi
Conker's Pocket Tales
The Granstream Saga
Parasite Eve
Tomba!
Vagrant Story
1999
Alundra 2: A New Legend Begins
Ehrgeiz
Legend of Mana
Elemental Gimmick Gear
Star Ocean Second Story
Tomba! 2
2000
Diablo II
Paper Mario
Mega Man X5
Threads Of Fate
2001
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magic Obscura
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Bomberman Tournament
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, The
Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, The
Mega Man X6
Record of Lodoss War
2002
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
Klonoa Heroes
Mega Man Zero
Metroid Fusion
Shining Soul
2003
Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand
Sword of Mana
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Mega Man Zero 2
Ys: The Ark of Napishtim
2004
Advance Guardian Heroes
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Mega Man Zero 3
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories
The Legend of Zelda – Four Swords Adventure
Shining Soul 2
2005
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
Fate
Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, The
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Mega Man Zero 4
Shining Force Neo
Shining Tears
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Dungeon Siege 2
2006
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Chantelise: A Tale of Two Sisters
Children of Mana
Contact
Lunar Knights
Mega Man ZX
Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
Sigma Star Saga
Titan Quest
Ys Origin
2007
Alien Syndrome
Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts
Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The
Mega Man ZX: Advent
Odin Sphere
Shining Force EXA
Super Paper Mario
The World Ends With You
2008
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
Dungeon Maker II: The Hidden War
From the Abyss
Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
2009
3D Dot Game Heroes
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Rune Factory 3
Shadow Complex
Torchlight
Ys Seven
Ys I & II Chronicles
2010
Cladun: This Is An RPG
Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, The
Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals (DS ver.)
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair
2011
Bastion
Cladun x2
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime 3D
Monster Tale
Solatorobo: Red the Hunter
2012
Diablo III
Silent Hill: Book of Memories\\