Turn-Based RPGs Without EXP or Character Leveling

EXP is still EXP even if you call it a "skill orb" or whatever. It's also EXP even if it's gained through incremental action—that means you, SaGa Series.

Chrono Cross does technically have levels, but they are so meaningless that I figured I'd include it anyway (since it's EXPless). Mana Khemia is an anomaly; it does have a leveling system, but it is presented in the form of a crafting system. Riviera is sort of similar in that your levels come from "mastering" items.

Chrono Cross
Chrono Cross
Terrain of Magical Expertise
Terrain of Magical Expertise
Paper Mario: The Origami King
Paper Mario: The Origami King
Paper Mario: Color Splash
Paper Mario: Color Splash
The Legend of Legacy
The Legend of Legacy
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Unrated

Aselia the Eternal: The Spirit of Eternity Sword
Aselia the Eternal: The Spirit of Eternity Sword

Unrated

Code Name S.T.E.A.M.
Code Name S.T.E.A.M.

Unrated

Essentures
Essentures

Unrated

Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy
Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy

Unrated

Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis
Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis

Unrated

NEO Scavenger
NEO Scavenger

Unrated

Please the Gods
Please the Gods

Unrated

Riviera: The Promised Land
Riviera: The Promised Land

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