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Games Like Affogato

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Anime, RPG, Female Protagonist, Cute.

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Affogato is a RPG featuring a unique 'reverse tower defense' mechanic. Play as a sorceress managing a café in Arorua. Meet customers from all walks of life, hear their stories and travel into their minds to help them defeat their inner demons. Experience a city life that exudes magic and excitement.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 1,101 reviews
Released: 2023-08-17
Developer: Befun Studio
Publisher: Spiral Up Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.8 hrs
Mean playtime: 8.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 70%

Overview

Affogato uniquely blends cozy café management with innovative reverse tower defense combat, wrapped in a charming urban fantasy aesthetic. These recommendations focus on games that capture this specific duality, prioritizing tactical RPGs with anime-inspired visuals and management-heavy experiences that emphasize narrative and character interaction.

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,785 reviews2023
    Dev: KIWIWALKS
    Windows
    Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!

    Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Female Protagonist 17%, Cute 12.7%, Anime 11.5%, Magic 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the blend of cute anime aesthetics, deep RPG progression, and a strong female protagonist found in Affogato.

  2. #2 Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,529 reviews2022
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 20.5 hrsMean: 64.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.

    Why similar: JRPG 32.6%, Female Protagonist 18%, Anime 16.8%, RPG 8.5%, Cute 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: The Atelier series excels at the cozy, craft-focused management gameplay that complements the narrative-heavy exploration of Affogato.

  3. #3 Fae Tactics
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,708 reviews2020
    Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.

    Why similar: RPG 20.9%, Strategy 19.1%, Tactical 16.7%, Strategy RPG 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly polished tactical combat experience with a vibrant, stylized art direction that appeals to fans of strategy-RPGs.

  4. #4 Dream Tactics
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 631 reviews2024
    Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.

    Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Strategy RPG 19.1%, Anime 12%, Tactical 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game combines card-battler mechanics with turn-based tactics, offering a fresh strategic experience with a charming, colorful presentation.

  5. #5 Banner of the Maid
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 8,133 reviews2019
    Dev: Azure Flame StudioPub: 2P Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.

    Why similar: JRPG 27.7%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Strategy 18.1%, RPG 14.1%, Anime 13.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG features a compelling female lead and a distinct anime art style that mirrors the strategic depth of Affogato's combat.

  6. #6 Coffee Talk
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 12,156 reviews2020
    Dev: Toge Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.

    Why similar: Conversation 39.2%, Anime 28.2%, Fantasy 15.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Indie 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: For those who enjoyed the café management and character-driven storytelling of Affogato, this game offers a similar relaxing atmosphere.

  7. #7 Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 857 reviews2025
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The story of two protagonists as they rebuild their hometown and seek the hidden truth. Engage in timeline-based command battles and enjoy the easy-to-learn yet deeply engaging synthesis. Plus, take on shop management, explore random dungeons, and more!

    Why similar: JRPG 40.4%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Anime 18.5%, RPG 11.8%, Cute 7%

    Why You'll Like It: It continues the tradition of high-quality anime-style JRPGs with a heavy focus on alchemy and party-based strategy.

  8. #8 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 37,969 reviews2016
    Dev: Sukeban GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.5%, Anime 30.3%, Cute 13%, Story Rich 10.1%, Adventure 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, narrative-focused management experience where you learn the stories of your customers, much like the café segments in Affogato.

  9. #9 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,432 reviews2010
    Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!

    Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Anime 28%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, RPG 10.5%, Cute 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This classic title perfectly balances shop management with dungeon-crawling action, mirroring the dual-gameplay loop of Affogato.

  10. #10 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 9,639 reviews2020
    Dev: Dandylion
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 26.6%, JRPG 26.1%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Anime 11%, RPG 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex tactical RPG with a strong anime aesthetic that will satisfy players looking for more challenging strategic combat.

  11. #11 Volcano Princess
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 47,364 reviews2023
    Dev: 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!

    Why similar: JRPG 22.1%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Anime 18.9%, RPG 9.6%, Drama 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This life-sim offers deep branching narratives and character development, focusing on the growth of a female protagonist.

  12. #12 Touhou Monster TD ~ 幻想乡妖怪塔防
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 986 reviews2021
    Dev: MyACG Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Easy to learn but hard to master, Touhou Monster TD is a unique Tower defense Game. Control your character, level up and unlock tower skills and character talents, use your wisdom to defeat incoming enemies. Travel the Gensokyo, find out why the “Incident” happened this time.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 31.2%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Anime 15.9%, RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This title provides a direct experience in the tower defense genre using popular anime-style characters.

  13. #13 Moekuri: Adorable + Tactical SRPG
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 392 reviews2016
    Dev: MokyuSoftPub: Culture Select
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    It's adorable! It's tactical! The doujin/indie SRPG - Moékuri! 151+ Cute Creatures to try, over a solid grid-based tactical system! Fight through 25 story stages with your own unique strategy!

    Why similar: Anime 20.8%, Strategy RPG 17.9%, JRPG 17.3%, RPG 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

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  14. #14 Maid Cafe on Electric Street
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 692 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Anime 39.4%, RPG 28.5%, Cute 20.9%, Story Rich 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses directly on the café management and visual novel elements that form the heart of Affogato's social interactions.

  15. #15 Winged Sakura: Mindy's Arc
    88% matchMostly Positive78% of 187 reviews2014
    Dev: WINGED SAKURA GAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Unlock 16 characters, expand your shop, enchant your gears, and defend against waves of enemies in a brand new, fast-paced, anime-themed Strategy Defense Game! Become Mindy's savior and help her end her never ending nightmare.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.7%, Anime 23%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, RPG 10.4%, Strategy 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced tower defense game that incorporates RPG elements and a distinct anime art style.

  16. #16 WitchSpring3 Re:Fine - The Story of Eirudy -
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 1,256 reviews2021
    Dev: KIWIWALKS
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Choose fate. Choose story. The fate of the witches is in your hands.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.7%, JRPG 18.5%, Magic 17.3%, RPG 14.4%, Fantasy 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG that focuses on a magical female protagonist and a heartwarming, narrative-driven journey.

  17. #17 Cris Tales
    86% matchMixed65% of 535 reviews2021
    Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%

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    Why similar: JRPG 27.8%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Anime 11.9%, Strategy RPG 11.1%, RPG 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A beautiful JRPG that uses unique time-manipulation mechanics in its turn-based combat, providing a fresh take on the genre.

  18. #18 Dungeon Drafters
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 753 reviews2023
    Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.

    Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Anime 15%, Strategy 8.8%, RPG 8.7%

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  19. #19 Moonlighter
    84% matchVery Positive82% of 21,581 reviews2018
    Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

    Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Fantasy 35.1%, Adventure 17.5%, Singleplayer 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the addictive loop of managing a shop during the day and venturing into dangerous dungeons at night.

  20. #20 Potion Permit
    83% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,226 reviews2022
    Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.

    Why similar: JRPG 58.6%, Colorful 12.6%, RPG 10.6%, Cute 10.1%, Adventure 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This cozy management game focuses on alchemy and community interaction, providing a similar relaxing yet engaging gameplay loop.

  21. #21 Journey of Realm:Dawn Dew
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,023 reviews2025
    Dev: CongSe StudioPub: Anotherindie
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Female Protagonist 20%, Cartoon 14.7%, Fantasy 10.5%, Drama 9.4%, RPG 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG features a strong female lead and turn-based combat that fits well within the strategy-RPG genre.

  22. #22 Märchen Forest
    82% matchVery Positive81% of 383 reviews2021
    Dev: PrimaryOrbitPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: JRPG 20.2%, Magic 17.1%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, RPG 13.9%, Anime 11.9%

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    81% matchVery Positive87% of 206 reviews2021
    Dev: yomogi_softPub: Phoenixx Inc.
    Windows

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  24. #24 Witch Explorer
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 168 reviews2021
    Dev: Pico Games
    Windows

    Witch Explorer is a Shoot 'em up with Tower defense elements. You will play as Tia, an apprentice witch, who goes on an adventure in search of treasure.

    Why similar: Tower Defense 44.2%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Magic 11%, Cute 9.7%, Fantasy 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual tower defense game that features a cute aesthetic and simple, engaging mechanics.

  25. #25 Girls of The Tower
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 604 reviews2024
    Dev: Robo CatPub: OKJOY
    Windows

    This is a Rogue-like game with a combination of JRPG, auto chess, and galgame elements. Players can choose from two different female protagonists to embark on a unique adventure. Additionally, players can recruit followers, strategize their formations, and develop their town!

    Why similar: JRPG 32.4%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Magic 13.3%, Strategy 10.3%, RPG 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that incorporates strategy and visual novel elements, focusing on a female-led cast.

  26. #26 The Beast and the Princess
    78% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: Libragames
    Windows

    A tower defense game where you combo ultimate moves to take down enemies! Have fun unleashing those moves while learning more about the twin princesses' story. Why did the twins get trapped in a game? What's the goal of the game master? And do you have what it takes to see it all to the end?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 35.4%, Female Protagonist 16%, Magic 11.6%, Strategy 8.3%, Cute 8.1%

  27. #27 Nono's magic general shop
    82% matchMixed61% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Inu to NekoPub: Starship Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    "Nono's Magic General Shop" is a collecting tycoon game.You will play as "Nono", a 16-year-old girl who helps out at grandma's magic general shop. Come and help Nono run the business!You will develop all kinds of products to achieve the ultimate goal - Become the most popular magic generl shop in town!

    Why similar: JRPG 20.7%, Strategy RPG 18.4%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Anime 15.2%, Strategy 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A management-focused game that emphasizes running a magical shop, aligning with the café management aspect of Affogato.

  28. #28 Gensokyo Defenders
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 135 reviews2019
    Dev: NeetpiaPub: Phoenixx Inc.
    Windows

    Use Traps and Spell Cards to fight back the magical masses! Blistering shoot-em-up action meets tactical tower defense as you choose from almost 20 popular characters to stop the fairy onslaught! Take advantage of their unique powers and tricky Traps to freeze, fry, and blow your enemies away!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 33.1%, Strategy 22.9%, Anime 17.1%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Fantasy 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines action-oriented tower defense with anime-inspired characters, offering a similar vibe to Affogato's combat stages.

  29. #29 Didnapper 2
    77% matchVery Positive96% of 185 reviews2021
    Dev: DID Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Anime 16.3%, Magic 9%, RPG 7.3%

  30. #30 Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 983 reviews2021
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    Why similar: JRPG 35.8%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Anime 14.9%, RPG 10.5%, Fantasy 6.4%

  31. #31 Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart (Neptunia)
    78% matchMostly Positive78% of 973 reviews2016
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 113.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    77% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2021
    Dev: No FuturePub: WASABI entertainment
    Windows

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    75% matchMostly Positive77% of 151 reviews2024
    Dev: Karin ProjectPub: Shiravune
    Windows

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  34. #34 Bloomtown: A Different Story
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,422 reviews2024
    Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: Twin Sails Interactive
    Windows
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  35. #35 Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -
    69% matchVery Positive99% of 482 reviews2025
    Dev: さんぼん堂Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
    Windows

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    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 66 reviews2019
    Dev: REAL co.Ltd
    Windows
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    Why similar: Tower Defense 23.5%, JRPG 21.4%, Anime 14.9%, Tactical 8.6%, RPG 6.6%

  37. #37 Märchen Forest: Mylne and the Forest Gift [Legacy ver.]
    74% matchVery Positive83% of 407 reviews2018
    Dev: PrimaryOrbitPub: KOHACHI STUDIO Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    71% matchVery Positive86% of 92 reviews2024
    Dev: けーわいけーわいPub: 072 Project
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive85% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: PinkySoul
    Windows

    Protect Harem City is a strategy tower defense game where you are the tower that will protect the city! Arm yourself with lots of weapons and skills and be ready to be the defender of Harem. Are you ready to appease everyone's lust?

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    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,328 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Lalala
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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  41. #41 Tower of Waifus
    73% matchMostly Positive74% of 314 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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  42. #42 Spheria's Familiar
    73% matchMixed66% of 69 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    Tower Song is a challenging turn-based RPG that rewards clever planning and decisive tactics in unrepeatable battles. Eldritch tower-borne beasts threaten to breach reality and overrun the capital of Qadam. Lead your chosen Mana Knight in this tightly plotted quest to push back the darkness.

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    71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,424 reviews2020
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    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%

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    72% matchMostly Positive75% of 202 reviews2016
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    Median: 24 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    "The magic beckons you." A Magical High School Girl is a magic crafting rogue-like RPG! The only weapon you possess is the magic you conjure from within. You can freely name your magic. The elemental properties and effects are generated automatically with what you typed in.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.4%, Anime 18.2%, JRPG 16.6%, Magic 16.3%, RPG 11.6%

  47. #47 Claris the Princess Knight
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2022
    Dev: Circle Fairy FlowerPub: BokiBoki Games
    Windows

    《Claris the Princess Knight》 is a cute style RPG game. Claris is the best mage and swordsman in the kingdom. One day, she is possessed by the robber who killed her. His mission is to manipulate and kill her, till she has fallen. Knight Claris’s fate is depending on you !

    Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, Anime 14.4%, RPG 9.9%, Drama 8.2%, Cute 6.9%

  48. #48 Cauldron
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 1,569 reviews2025
    Dev: SleepyDad GamesPub: Caketown Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Cauldron is an upgrade-heavy, minigame-centric, turn-based RPG. Play minigames to strengthen your party, then win battles to uncover more map, more heroes, more minigames, more everything! If your favorite plant is an upgrade tree, then this game is for you!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.6%, Magic 23.3%, Fantasy 13.5%, Cute 11.7%, Strategy 10%

  49. #49 Lair Land Story
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 222 reviews2020
    Dev: CIRCLE Ent.Pub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Decide a mysterious girl's fate in this stunning visual novel raising sim!

    Why similar: JRPG 26.7%, Anime 13.3%, Magic 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Drama 9.5%

  50. #50 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,302 reviews2024
    Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

    Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Anime 19.5%, Cute 7.8%, RPG 6.4%

  51. #51 Beautiful Mystic Defenders
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 587 reviews2022
    Dev: Fantasize Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Beautiful Mystic Defenders is a tactical tower defense, romantic visual novel game where you are the savior of the mystic realm's incredibly gorgeous ladies. Build towers wisely, level up heroines, obtain upgrades, defeat hordes of monsters and immerse in a stimulating harem love story!

    Why similar: Tower Defense 38.4%, Anime 14.1%, Tactical 10.4%, Sexual Content 8.8%, Cute 7.1%

  52. #52 PAGO FOREST: TOWER DEFENSE
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: FuturtechPub: Nova's Army
    Windows

    Flora, a former leader of Nova's army, is back in service. Still alive baal the necromancer contaminates the pago lands with his evil power. Flora's mission is to build a large army and recover power artifacts to annihilate her enemies. In her quest she will need you! Are you up to the challenge?

    Why similar: Tower Defense 28.6%, Strategy RPG 20.5%, Tactical 10.3%, Magic 8.1%, Fantasy 7.8%

  53. #53 Cosplay Club
    67% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: Behold Studios
    Windows · Mac

    In this turn-based RPG you'll embark on the journey of becoming a Magical Girl cosplayer! But don't let this journey fool you, because this is not just roleplaying: your costumes will give you real life powers, and the world's fate will be in your hands!

    Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Anime 10.4%, RPG 8.7%, Magic 7.4%

  54. #54 Quartet
    64% matchVery Positive97% of 336 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 29.6%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Anime 12.3%, Magic 12.2%, Fantasy 7.4%

  55. #55 Mato Anomalies
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 195 reviews2023
    Dev: ArrowizPub: Prime Matter
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Mato Anomalies takes players on a journey through a neo-futuristic version of a bygone oriental city. Investigate strange happenings across the city and uncover secrets behind the walls. Join a cast of enigmatic unlikely heroes in this anime-inspired RPG experience.

    Why similar: JRPG 52%, Anime 29.3%, RPG 11.4%, Adventure 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  56. #56 Epiphany City
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 278 reviews2022
    Dev: Cameron LadjevardiPub: Big Shield Games
    Windows · Mac

    Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Anime 20.1%, Drama 14.2%, Fantasy 10.6%, Cute 9.2%

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