- #1 Girlfriend Rescue
97% matchVery Positive85% of 232 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Girlfriend Rescue is a thrilling adventure where the gameplay of "Dragon Quest" meets the atmosphere of "Streets of Rage". Innovative, mixing rogue-style RPG and Beat'em Up atmosphere in a unique way, this game features a great deal of strategy through a mix of character selection & creative skills.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Anime 11%, RPG 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #2 Undefeated
96% matchVery Positive81% of 181 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
16-bit RPG magic is back! Can you stop the Wastelands from spreading and overtaking the world? Play as Marcus, Bastien and Fela, 3 army conscripts with little liking for their new life, yet who find themselves engulfed in a mystery that could very well cause the demise of their nation.
Why similar: JRPG 23.2%, RPG 20.3%, Exploration 9.1%, Strategy 8.7%, Anime 7.8%
- #3 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 162 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The most non-Japanese jRPG of the decade! Epic Quest is an action-packed adventure featuring over a dozen classic and rich environments, 5 playable characters and a plethora of skills, spells and Limit Breaks. A must-have for fans of the SNES Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger!
Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Strategy 14.9%, Adventure 13.1%, Anime 11.2%, Indie 9.8%
- #4 Millennium - A New Hope
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 446 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Traverse through rich, detailed environments, recruit colorful characters and fight your way through dangerous hordes of enemies in this exciting old-school RPG incorporating 40 quests, 26 secret rooms, 8 animal kings and countless secrets and items to discover.
Why similar: JRPG 19.8%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, RPG 9.9%, Anime 9.2%, Story Rich 8%
- #5 Cris Tales
94% matchMixed65% of 540 reviews2021
Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!
Why similar: Time Travel 27.9% ★, JRPG 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Time Manipulation 12.8% ★, RPG 8.3%
- #6 Moonchild
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 162 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
What kind of danger can a mother face to rescue her child? Moonchild is a unique and enthralling 16-bit style RPG adventure featuring 9 amazing characters, plenty of sidequests and countless items and spells.
Why similar: RPG 24.5%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Anime 9.9%, Exploration 9.3%, JRPG 8.5%
- #7 Asguaard
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 120 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ready for a huge adventure? Welcome to the magical world of Asguaard, and delve into an RPG that can span over 100 hours! Dwarves in the cold region of Roya believe that only a human with a soul can overcome the dreaded Thanatos and its Pandora Box... are you this one?
Why similar: JRPG 18.5%, RPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #8 Cavern of Time
92% matchMixed68% of 97 reviews2017
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Cavern of Time is an RPG/Adventure game where you guide the journey of a young girl. Can you find the magical locket in this perilous realm and cure your beloved grandmother's illness? Visit the Cavern of Time and find out!
Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Strategy 23.3%, Adventure 17.6%, Casual 15.6%, Indie 11.3%
- #9 Wind Child
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Valkyria Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Five souls, brought together in a simple rescue mission, come to learn that they are more connected than they had believed. Classic RPG goodness and intriguing storyline with this RPG from Valkyria Studios.
Why similar: RPG 37%, Anime 18.9%, Adventure 17.6%, Casual 15.1%, Indie 11.4%
- #10 Ashes of Immortality
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 113 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Vampires vs Werewolves vs Hunters... Guess which group you're playing with? Find out in this exciting 16-bit style RPG full of twists and colorful characters!
Why similar: JRPG 19.8%, RPG 12.9%, Party-Based RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, Strategy 8.3%
- #11 The Book of Legends
90% matchMixed67% of 290 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge RPG in the 16-bit style (Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire etc.), featuring an epic, exciting adventure in a fantasy world and packed full of characters (more than 30!), quests and secrets.
Why similar: RPG 24.8%, JRPG 19.3%, Anime 15.1%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Adventure 6.1%
- #12 3 Stars of Destiny
89% matchMixed60% of 247 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In this extensive old-school RPG, explore countless unique places, defeat tons of enemies and complete richly developed quests. The game features addictive gameplay and an adventure worth about 40H of playtime.
Why similar: RPG 22.1%, JRPG 18.2%, Anime 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Adventure 6.9%
- #13 Dreamscape
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 68 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Addictive RPG with bits of strategy to enhance the gameplay, Dreamscape can be played in 4 different modes and features different rewards for completing them. You even get bonus heroes if you complete a mode without using the healing goddess!
Why similar: RPG 19.2%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, JRPG 13.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Anime 8.2%
- #14 Vagrant Hearts
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 134 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Enjoy pure 16-bit RPG goodness! Scarllet and Beatrice are two close sisters. One of them has the gift of healing, the more she knows about her gift the more she realizes how big her responsibility is. Features party splitting, beautiful artworks and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPG 26.4%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, JRPG 15.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 8.3%
- #15 Final Battle
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: Cherry Bloom
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Final Battle features an enthralling story with many twists and turns, and a gameplay to satisfy the itch of RPG players. It is a must-have for fans of the old Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Breath of Fire.
Why similar: JRPG 19.6%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, RPG 10.7%, Anime 8.3%, Strategy 7.4%
- #16 Beyond Reality
86% matchVery Positive81% of 181 reviews2016
Dev: EternalShadow StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Join the crew of the Alpha Omega Company in a journey through science fiction and fantasy, as secrets lie beyond the reality you've always known. Prevent a war, abolish pollution and rewrite history in the very fabric of the world's past!
Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Strategy 24.2%, Casual 15.6%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 10.4%
- #17 CHRONO TRIGGER®
84% matchVery Positive88% of 13,060 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Why similar: Time Travel 36.4% ★, JRPG 26%, RPG 13.6%, Story Rich 6.5%, Anime 4.6%
- #18 Tales Across Time
86% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Tales Across Time is a story-driven RPG experience from the creator of 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey. It uses the classic short-story format to tell the tale of three different characters...
Why similar: RPG 27.1%, JRPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Adventure 11.9%, Indie 8.3%
- #19 Artis Impact
80% matchVery Positive85% of 2,514 reviews2025
Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A fun turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI. Play as Akane to explore vibrant locations, battle with simple yet fluid combat, and enjoy side quests full of charming surprises. With a playful, humorous style and clever details, this adventure is light, easy, and full of smiles.
Why similar: JRPG 27.8%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, RPG 14.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #20 You... and who else?
85% matchMixed61% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
YOU... and who else? is an addictive Strategy game developed by Aldorlea Games. Recruit troops, improve your skills, conquer castles and progressively unite the world under one banner. Your ability to come up with a good tactic will be tested!
Why similar: Strategy 25.7%, RPG 24.9%, Anime 14.8%, Adventure 11.9%, Casual 11.8%
- #21 Evoland 2
83% matchVery Positive87% of 3,889 reviews2015
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.
Why similar: Time Travel 35.8% ★, RPG 21.7%, JRPG 8.6%, Adventure 8.5%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #22 Fated Souls
84% matchMixed55% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore magical lands and discover your inner self in this exciting 16-bit style RPG from the same team that made Vagrant Hearts and Ashes of Immortality and featuring up to 20-30 hours of playtime.
Why similar: RPG 33.2%, JRPG 22.8%, Fantasy 11.3%, Indie 10.4%, Adventure 8.2%
- #23 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
82% matchMixed61% of 2,431 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.
Why similar: Time Travel 24.6% ★, JRPG 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 13%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #24 The Tale of a Common Man
82% matchVery Positive95% of 149 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Undefeated's devs are back with a bigger, better tale of a man seeking revenge for the cruel murders of his wife and son. Can Jerrat achieve his aim without ceasing to be the man his wife loved? Find out in this great 16-bit style RPG, where the tale of a common man intertwines with the destiny of a nation.
Why similar: RPG 28.9%, Anime 17.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Casual 12.2%
- #25 Chronoquartz
76% matchVery Positive99% of 467 reviews2025
Dev: Infinite Stairs
Windows
In Chronoquartz, every move matters! You have 10 turns per loop: explore, solve puzzles, and use your past knowledge to progress. Strategy, critical thinking, and time management will be your allies in this unique temporal adventure. Will you succeed in saving time?
Why similar: Time Travel 47.9% ★, Exploration 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Top-Down 7.3%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #26 Grimoire Chronicles
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 108 reviews2017
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Join Myra, a young witch, on a fantastic journey to save her best friend! 10 Playable Characters, 20 Side-Quests and 15 Secret Areas to discover!
Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Strategy 24.6%, Adventure 16.5%, Casual 15.5%, Indie 10.6%
- #27 Cosmic Star Heroine
79% matchVery Positive89% of 1,029 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
Why similar: JRPG 38%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, RPG 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Sci-fi 6.1%
- #28 Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 930 reviews2025
Dev: Team Chrono GearPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Why similar: Time Travel 34.7% ★, Time Manipulation 24.9% ★, Female Protagonist 17%, Anime 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #29 Time Break Chronicles
79% matchVery Positive89% of 296 reviews2020
Dev: Warrior General Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Time Break Chronicles is a fusion of classic JRPGs and modern Roguelites, with a cast of 100 playable classes to find and unlock. Build your team, customize their abilities, and venture into a procedurally generated adventure through space-time and beyond!
Why similar: Time Travel 35.6% ★, JRPG 19%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, RPG 8.8%, Strategy 7.2%
- #30 Timespinner
78% matchVery Positive86% of 3,123 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Why similar: Time Travel 30.9% ★, Time Manipulation 17.5% ★, Female Protagonist 13.2%, RPG 7.1%, Exploration 5.8%
- #31 LunarLux
76% matchVery Positive95% of 432 reviews2023
Dev: CosmicNobab GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.9%, JRPG 18.2%, Anime 14.3%, RPG 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #32 Freedom Cry
81% matchMixed57% of 90 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Freedom Cry is a 16-bit style RPG made by the same team behind Valiant, Vagrant Hearts and Ashes of Immortality. A must-have for retro RPG fans with a focus on storyline and characters.
Why similar: RPG 43.8%, Adventure 21.5%, Casual 19.6%, Indie 15.1%
- #33 Axial Disc 1
78% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Sawyer FriendPub: Gem Games
Windows
A modern turn-based deckbuilding JRPG involving party synergy for attacks that features unique pixel art and chiptune music!
Why similar: JRPG 19.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Anime 11.6%, RPG 11.3%
- #34 Reverse: 1999
73% matchVery Positive93% of 4,509 reviews2024
Dev: BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 50.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Why similar: Time Travel 32.8% ★, RPG 20.6%, Anime 17.7%, Story Rich 14.3%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
- #35 The Tenth Line
77% matchVery Positive83% of 151 reviews2017
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A console-style RPG featuring a colorful cast of characters, unique battle and level-up systems, quick 2D platforming action, and an original, fantastical story about friendship, faith, and finding your place in the world.
Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 10.6%, Fantasy 8%
- #36 Asdivine Hearts
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 23.9%, RPG 22.7%, Anime 10%, Strategy 9.3%, Adventure 8.5%
- #37 Alterium Shift
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Drattzy Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.
Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, RPG 26.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Fantasy 7.5%, Party-Based RPG 6.6%
- #38 Quartet
69% matchVery Positive97% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Party-Based RPG 11.9%, Anime 8.9%, RPG 8.9%
- #39 Stuck In Time
72% matchVery Positive84% of 1,037 reviews2021
Dev: Housemade Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure.
Why similar: RPG 26.7%, Exploration 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #40 DragonLoop
69% matchVery Positive93% of 551 reviews2025
Dev: 沙因
Windows
Dragon Loop is a metroidvania combining time travel and branching map design. Explore the large open world in a five day loop, opening up new worldlines. Explore a 2D, hand-drawn world, engage in fast-paced battles, and retrieve memories to shape the future.
Why similar: Time Travel 48.3% ★, Time Manipulation 20.4% ★, Female Protagonist 14.3%, RPG 7.8%, Adventure 3.1%
- #41 CrossCode
71% matchVery Positive93% of 17,943 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.6%, RPG 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, JRPG 13.1%, Anime 8.5%
- #42 Helen's Mysterious Castle
73% matchVery Positive93% of 918 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.6%, JRPG 18.5%, RPG 16.7%, Anime 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #43 Storm Of Spears RPG
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 603 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears!
Why similar: Anime 29.2%, RPG 18.1%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, JRPG 15%, Adventure 5.2%
- #44 Arevan
75% matchMixed48% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Overcloud9Pub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arevan is an adventure RPG with an original storyline, enjoyable features and interesting game play. Travel with Maurean as he makes his way through challenging puzzles, gut-wrenching monsters, and intriguing side quests.
Why similar: RPG 45.5%, Adventure 14.3%, Indie 13.9%, Casual 13.8%, Exploration 12.6%
- #45 Flowstone Saga
69% matchVery Positive83% of 237 reviews2024
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Why similar: JRPG 24.7%, Party-Based RPG 18.8%, RPG 13.6%, Story Rich 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #46 Tower of Time
70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,584 reviews2018
Dev: Event Horizon
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new kind of RPG awaits you. A story-rich dungeon crawler with innovative real-time combat that lets you pause or slow time. Tactical thinking is essential to succeed. Now with RPGlite and Permadeath for fast-paced game.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32%, RPG 18.8%, Strategy 16%, Story Rich 12.5%, Fantasy 9.9%
- #47 Frameland: A Binary Tale
67% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Team Frameland
Windows · Mac
A turn-based retro-inspired RPG you can complete over the weekend. Perfect your timing in combat, uncover secrets, and interact with a rich world and its characters in a gripping story told from two perspectives.
Why similar: JRPG 27.3%, RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 10.6%, Futuristic 9.7%, Exploration 9.4%
- #48 ANOTHER EDEN
70% matchMixed68% of 2,033 reviews2021
Dev: WFS, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 184.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
[Single player JRPG] Take your cat on a time-traveling adventure!
Why similar: Time Travel 39.9% ★, JRPG 17.2%, RPG 8.7%, Party-Based RPG 8.7%, Anime 8.1%
- #49 The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest
73% matchMixed65% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: New Bridge GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Guide a young woman on her quest to become a musketeer in this thrilling arcade adventure! With lush visuals, a captivating story, and addictive time management gameplay, The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest offers an unforgettable saga of high adventure!
Why similar: Strategy 29%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Casual 21.6%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 11%
- #50 In Stars And Time
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,335 reviews2023
Dev: insertdisc5Pub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.
Why similar: Time Travel 43.6% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, RPG 13%, Story Rich 10.5%, Fantasy 5%
- #51 BADASS
72% matchMixed53% of 94 reviews2017
Dev: Toothless T-RexPub: 大きくて強い
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Save the world and find the girl of your dreams in this fantastic JRPG reminiscent of Dragon Quest and worth 8 hours of playtime.
Why similar: JRPG 20.3%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 14%, Anime 12.1%, RPG 11.1%
- #52 Half Past Fate
68% matchVery Positive92% of 299 reviews2020
Dev: Serenity ForgePub: Way Down Deep
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Love is in the air, but work, life, and spicy Ramen keep getting in the way! From 8 hours to 8 years, this time-jumping saga will change the way you feel about fate forever.
Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Adventure 18.5%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Indie 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #53 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: Denneko YuugiPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Join Cram, Cronos, Retla, and Esty as they discover the secrets behind the great ruins that lie beneath their feet in this combo-based, action packed indie RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, Anime 10.9%, RPG 10.4%, Strategy 8.7%
- #54 Dino Hazard: Chronos Blackout
67% matchVery Positive90% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: Bone Collectors
Windows · Linux
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A story-rich JRPG set in a dystopian future where you befriend dinosaur companions, face tough choices with heart and humor, and unlock multiple endings.
Why similar: JRPG 19.9%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, RPG 12.5%, Anime 11.5%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #55 Millennium 5 - The Battle of the Millennium
71% matchMixed58% of 72 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
How can 13 peasants challenge 13 rich, powerful and well-educated martial artists? Enter the final, grandiose episode of a saga no stranger to the likes of Karate Kid, and carrying an uplifting message of hope, perseverence and friendship.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.4%, RPG 23.4%, JRPG 15.3%, Adventure 8.5%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #56 Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 471 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Firis" is the 2nd instalment: after Firis encounters alchemy and is able to leave town, she is taken on a magical journey that has no limits.
Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, RPG 21%, Anime 11.7%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #57 Aether & Iron
62% matchVery Positive84% of 436 reviews2026
Dev: Seismic Squirrel
Windows · Mac
Immerse yourself in this Decopunk Narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravitational technology has taken cars, roads, and even New York City into the sky. Muster a crew, master tactical turn-based combat, and unravel the dark secrets lurking beneath the floating metropolis.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26%, Party-Based RPG 25.4%, RPG 20.4%, Story Rich 14.2%, Sci-fi 8%
- #58 Winter Voices
70% matchMixed66% of 275 reviews2010
Dev: Clara Lehenaff
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A unique adventure, a stunning scenario to discover in one season!
Why similar: RPG 36.1%, Female Protagonist 32.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 10.1%, Story Rich 9%
- #59 Multiverse loot Hunter - Three Kingdoms
63% matchVery Positive81% of 202 reviews2024
Dev: 游戏养家工作室
Windows
This is a brush treasure adventure game across the heavens. The protagonist awakens his powers and freely passes through different planes such as Xiuxian, history, Wuxia, magic, and future. Collect equipment, spirits, characters and cheats distributed across all planes through battle.
Why similar: Time Travel 24.7% ★, JRPG 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, RPG 14.2%, Exploration 8.4%
- #60 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
65% matchVery Positive94% of 2,273 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Why similar: JRPG 19.7%, Female Protagonist 17%, Anime 10.4%, RPG 10.4%, Exploration 8.7%