Suikoden IV

Turn-based RPG where you control a young knight bearing a Rune that drains his life force. The series' signature 108 Stars of Destiny recruitment system returns—you'll track down dozens of characters across an oceanic world and build your headquarters from scratch as your roster grows. Combat uses a strategic party system where attacks and magic spells involve coordinated actions between multiple members. Most exploration happens via ship between islands rather than overland travel. The Rune mechanic creates tension as using your protagonist's power comes at a cost to his survival. If you're drawn to collecting a large cast and managing a home base that expands with each recruit, the structure delivers on that loop.