- #1 The Legend of Tango
97% matchMixed53% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: Spilt Milk Studios Ltd
Windows
The Legend Of Tango is a short comedy JRPG that tells the story of how Tango Fiesta was born through the medium of a classic fantasy JRPG.
Why similar: RPGMaker 81.6% ★, Indie 18.4%
- #2 The Sun Will Rise
96% matchMixed56% of 75 reviews2016
Dev: The Sun Will Rise Team
Windows · Mac
The Sun Will Rise is a completely free Final Fantasy-style game about depression. Made by an international development team of gamers and mental health professionals, it is designed above all else to be a rewarding playing experience with a positive message behind it.
Why similar: RPGMaker 82.4% ★, Indie 17.6%
- #3 Final Warrior Quest
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: The Game Brewery
Windows
Final Warrior quest is a parody JRPG. Developed entirely in Japan, thus making it a true Japanese Role-Playing Game. Recognizing the inherent foibles of the genre, Final Warrior Quest has tried to mitigate the annoyances while utilizing a humorous tone.
Why similar: RPGMaker 83.9% ★, Indie 16.1%
- #4 Maneki's Curse
95% matchMixed63% of 38 reviews2016
Dev: N.R. Burnette
Windows
In the realm of mortals, it is Gojun who reigns after killing the former god of war, Maneki. Now Maneki's soul is trapped in the Underworld--a rich labyrinth from which no soul can escape. But the former god of war's soul is unlike any other, and his vengeance has had a millennium to burn.
Why similar: RPGMaker 74.2% ★, Indie 25.8%
- #5 Mathoria: It All Adds Up
94% matchMixed61% of 99 reviews2016
Dev: Senshi.Labs
Windows
A free educational math RPG that caters to children. Helps in practicing basic addition skills through drills while adventuring in the land of Mathoria. Also aims to target educators and gamer parents alike, so that Mathoria can become a bonding tool between them and the children they care for.
Why similar: RPGMaker 77% ★, Indie 23%
- #6 Whirlpool
94% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: Ward Mahadin
Windows
Whirlpool is about Roy, who finds himself suspiciously uncertain about a lot of things, including who he really is. And his adventure of finding out more about himself.
Why similar: RPGMaker 74.9% ★, Indie 25.1%
- #7 Origin Of Destiny: Crimson Awakening
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 136 reviews2016
Dev: CloudTheWolf Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Sophie and Mike have been separated by an evil group and must now try and rejoin forces before taking on a great evil. But something more sinister is happening and may change the world forever!
Why similar: RPGMaker 91.6% ★, Indie 8.4%
- #8 Project "Fire"
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2016
Dev: Distant AlliancePub: ElvenNeko
Windows
Welcome to "Project Fire" - free adventure\role-playing game! This game is for the people who love good stories, fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk universes, and tactical combat in jrpg style. And yes, it's free for everyone, and let no one be left behind!
Why similar: RPGMaker 87.9% ★, Indie 12.1%
- #9 The Mirror Lied
91% matchVery Positive88% of 970 reviews2018
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 16%
This isn't a horror game. Nothing will jump out at you.
Why similar: RPGMaker 79.9% ★, Indie 12.6%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #10 Team Four Star RPG
91% matchVery Positive83% of 92 reviews2017
Dev: Shadow Blade Productions
Windows
Join Lanipator, Master Wugglez, and LordMoonStone. Also known as Nick, Grant and Kirran, as they venture through worlds based on games they once played.
Why similar: RPGMaker 85.1% ★, Indie 14.9%
- #11 Fausts Alptraum
89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,233 reviews2017
Dev: LaboRatStudio
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Fausts Alptraum is an single player, puzzle game created by LabORat Studio, an indie game team from Taiwan. The story based on Goethe's Faust. Players will play as a troubled girl wandering around in a crayon-drawn world. Players will have to find the relevance between dreams and reality by collecting clues.
Why similar: RPGMaker 84.7% ★, Indie 8.9%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
- #12 HorrorVale
82% matchVery Positive99% of 407 reviews2024
Dev: BatWorks Software
Windows
HorrorVale: A grand Spooktacular adventure about a girl, her dog, and her long journey to save him in a strange and horrifying Underworld.
Why similar: RPGMaker 81.8% ★, Indie 18.2%
- #13 Take the Dream IX
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 176 reviews2016
Dev: Yai Gameworks
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
What would you do for the person you love? Are you sure you're actually in love with them? They say love is all about sacrifice. What are you willing to lose for the one you supposedly love?
Why similar: RPGMaker 85.2% ★, Indie 9%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #14 Defenders of Tetsoidea Academy
88% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2017
Dev: Brewsterland Studios
Windows
A virtual reality game in the sense that the reality is virtual, and the virtual is an RPG game about some teenagers in a "magic academy" setting. It's a game that I like, and it's free in terms of currency units. Close your eyes and let the experience envelop you! But open them occasionally too.
Why similar: RPGMaker 81.7% ★, Indie 18.3%
- #15 Legionwood 1: Tale of the Two Swords
87% matchVery Positive85% of 189 reviews2016
Dev: Dark Gaia Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
An epic free-to-play RPG that captures the spirit of the classics of the SNES era.
Why similar: RPGMaker 100% ★
- #16 Eternal Realm
89% matchMostly Negative36% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Omega Games
Windows
The journey begins with four silent protagonists. They go into dungeons, fight enemies, defeat bosses, and level up. But, is that all there is to their lives? Meanwhile, in the real world, a group of bored game designers are looking to bridge the gap between the virtual and real worlds.
Why similar: RPGMaker 90.8% ★, Indie 9.2%
- #17 Kokurase Episode 1
86% matchVery Positive89% of 141 reviews2016
Dev: galantiPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The Kokurase gang, also known as Cupid’s Helpers, is out to help freshman Sakura woo Yoshimitsu, a popular senior with every other girl in school vying for his heart. Switch between members to bring these two lovebirds together in an intertwining tale.
Why similar: RPGMaker 82.3% ★, Indie 17.7%
- #18 Greyfox RPG
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,021 reviews2015
Dev: Lesley DoddPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox.
Why similar: RPGMaker 90.1% ★, Indie 6.1%, Female Protagonist 3.8%
- #19 The night of fire stealing/盗火之夜
83% matchVery Positive94% of 119 reviews2018
Dev: HyacinthHeartPub: HyacinthHeart Studio
Windows
The night of fire stealing is a retro wind JRPG game made by RPGmaker MV. The game is set in China during 1920. You play as Zhou Shuren, who adventures in Shanghai with two girl administrators, Friedrich and Karl, while exploring an unknown world full of mythological and philosophical elements.
Why similar: RPGMaker 66.3% ★, Indie 18%, Female Protagonist 15.8%
- #20 Advent
86% matchMixed67% of 42 reviews2015
Dev: Omega Games
Windows
Havilah and Asharia are at war. It's not the first time and it probably won't be the last. But, what the people of these countries don't know is that these wars have already been foretold. The 4 ancient tablets left behind by the "Creator" prophesy of other things as well but, no one knows what they say.
Why similar: RPGMaker 89.3% ★, Indie 10.7%
- #21 Meandering Fiend
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Lost Fiend Studios
Windows
Explore tons of unique mazes with lots of places to get lost and turned around. Can you find your way through all the mazes and find the secret items scattered throughout?
Why similar: RPGMaker 76.5% ★, Indie 23.5%
- #22 iTownGamePlay UNIVERSE
84% matchMixed51% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Undermax Games
Windows
Warning: This Game is only available on Spanish. Acompaña al YouTuber ITownGamePlay en está increíble aventura junto a sus suscriptores para restaurar la paz en su mundo!
Why similar: RPGMaker 77.4% ★, Indie 22.6%
- #23 Fantasia of the Wind - 风之幻想曲
81% matchVery Positive88% of 421 reviews2017
Dev: Fantasia Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
It is an adventure story about a girl named Sandra who lived in a small village. One day, she got a magic gem of life in a relic of goddess. But when she returned to the village, she found all villagers were brutally killed.
Why similar: RPGMaker 77.2% ★, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Indie 8.5%
- #24 Prey with Gun 带枪的猎物
79% matchVery Positive86% of 206 reviews2017
Dev: 兔子放映部Pub: 兔子放映
Windows
Under command of a young boy to complete his plan and dig out the hidden truth and his motivation. (The English Version of this game will release soon)
Why similar: RPGMaker 90.4% ★, Indie 9.6%
- #25 DarkEnd
82% matchMixed52% of 355 reviews2014
Dev: Kodots Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Conquer the ever changing dungeons of DarkEnd and save the fall of humanity! Choose your heroes and venture into a world filled with numerous treasures, mysterious secrets and discover a haunting past in this 10+ hours of retro 2D Dungeon-Crawling!
Why similar: RPGMaker 92.3% ★, Indie 7.7%
- #26 199X
80% matchVery Positive81% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: Evan Tognotti
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 102.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%
In 199X, you control Clara. That's the problem.
Why similar: RPGMaker 82.3% ★, Indie 17.7%
- #27 The Tale of a Common Man
78% matchVery Positive95% of 149 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 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: RPGMaker 84.8% ★, Indie 9.8%, Female Protagonist 5.4%
- #28 Victim of Xen
79% matchMixed61% of 442 reviews2014
Dev: Barnes
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Follow Will as he becomes a victim of circumstance, after the frivolous royal witch turns him into a girl.
Why similar: RPGMaker 97.5% ★, Indie 2.5%
- #29 The Sunny Day 晴天
75% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2018
Dev: 殇葵(K.)Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
In the story, the player plays the KUI, a 14-year-old girl with mental illness, who falls into her own spiritual world for an unknown reason during a daily activity. Players must pass through puzzles and various strange characters to communicate. The player's attitude toward various items in the game will affect the outcome of the game.
Why similar: RPGMaker 81.3% ★, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Indie 7.9%
- #30 Harmony of the bravest
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: LSGames
Windows
Harmony of the bravest is a game developed by RPG Maker MV. Fight againts strong enemies, save Armonia from a millennial prophecy and discover the truth about that! Bring your friends back with always different strategies in this turn based roleplay game!
Why similar: RPGMaker 83.9% ★, Indie 16.1%
- #31 Machine Made: Rebirth
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Proteus StudiosPub: Sometimes You
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Machine Made: Rebirth is a classic fantasy/sci-fi RPG, you will play as Tibby, an angelic girl lost in a world of advanced technology, magic and corruption. Having lost her memories, Tibby must find a way to rediscover her history and her true self to overthrow the evil Machine God that threatens the world.
Why similar: RPGMaker 75% ★, Indie 25%
- #32 Last Heroes 3
77% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Enjoy another classic 16-bit RPG from Warfare Studios of Vagrant Hearts, Ashes of Immortality and Valiant fame, and embark on a quest with Amelia and Roland as they make new friends, experience dreams, and discover their destiny.
Why similar: RPGMaker 91.4% ★, Indie 8.6%
- #33 Secret Of Magia
78% matchMixed53% of 986 reviews2015
Pub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Secret of Magia is an action RPG. Explore a huge world and free your people from the tyranny of an evil, supernatural dictator.
Why similar: RPGMaker 93.2% ★, Indie 6.8%
- #34 Blind Girl
75% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: bongjicat(BLUE HOUR)
Windows
A girl who lost her eyes to the witch is weeping in the darkness. The shadow fairy heard her cries and opens his eyes. This is how their adventure starts. Will they be able to retrieve her eyes? The tale of a blind girl and her shadow fairy begins.
Why similar: RPGMaker 82.7% ★, Indie 17.3%
- #35 Above & Below
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marcus Delekta
Windows
A semi-open world, story-driven RPG about how a search for one girl’s lost memory becomes a desperate struggle to defy prophetic destiny and uncover how the after-effects of a thousands-year-old war reshaped the fates of two intertwined worlds.
Why similar: RPGMaker 84.2% ★, Indie 15.8%
- #36 Actual Sunlight
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 611 reviews2014
Dev: WZOGI
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A short interactive story about love, depression and the corporation.
Why similar: RPGMaker 83.9% ★, Indie 16.1%
- #37 Maze Banquet
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: bongjicat(BLUE HOUR)
Windows
A nameless boy emerges from the darkness. His creator led him to the banquet with a letter: "Observe the guests and appoint one as the Maze King". Deprived of his voice, the boy heads to the Maze Banquet. He encounters the four creations at the entrance... from there a mysterious adventure unfolds!
Why similar: RPGMaker 76.5% ★, Indie 23.5%
- #38 Labyrinthine Dreams
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 376 reviews2015
Dev: Solest GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Labyrinthine Dreams is a short puzzle game about overcoming the scars of the past and following the right path, even in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Why similar: RPGMaker 73.8% ★, Indie 17.8%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #39 Beyond Reality
74% 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: RPGMaker 91.6% ★, Indie 8.4%
- #40 Moonchild
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: RPGMaker 80.9% ★, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Indie 8.6%
- #41 Labyronia RPG 2
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 699 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia.
Why similar: RPGMaker 93.4% ★, Indie 6.6%
- #42 Unknown
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Yorm.Ent
Windows
Amanda meets Marian, who describes herself as a friend of her father's. And follow her to the mansion. A number of events that hit her while looking around the mansion. Can Amanda escape from the mansion?
Why similar: RPGMaker 82.7% ★, Indie 17.3%
- #43 Dear RED - Extended
73% matchMixed65% of 395 reviews2016
Dev: Lee SangPub: Sometimes You
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dear Red is a game based on two choices: Truth or Lie. Each of your choices will lead to a different result.
Why similar: RPGMaker 68.1% ★, Indie 31.9%
- #44 索罗灵魂之戒
64% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: 斜王真眼
Windows
十分解压的游戏。拥有各种附身,变身,皮物等福利和梦幻技能。让你享受到不一样的快乐RPG。 许多网络热梗。让你快乐的同时紧跟时事。
Why similar: RPGMaker 90.2% ★, Indie 9.8%
- #45 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 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: RPGMaker 89.3% ★, Indie 10.7%
- #46 Ladies Orders
69% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Sky Games
Windows
One day, the assassins of Mahistî attacked the stronghold with a plot to assassinate Alys. But with the bravery of the knights, Mahistî's plan failed. Despite winning, but the assassin leader has escaped. Therefore, Alys led her knights to the south to find the whereabouts of the assassin leader.
Why similar: RPGMaker 74% ★, Indie 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%
- #47 RPG Fighter League
68% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2019
Dev: Owl Green Sea
Windows
In a world where everything is settled in a fight. Unfold the story of Henry Forge and his ascension in the Fighter League. Prepare yourself to encounter the most challenging fight of your life. Can you assemble the perfect team to defeat all the challenges made by the Architect?
Why similar: RPGMaker 88.4% ★, Indie 11.6%
- #48 OH! RPG!
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 397 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Heroes always win! But what happens to those who don't? Play as unique and colorful characters as the world comes to an end after our heroes' utter defeat.
Why similar: RPGMaker 91.6% ★, Indie 8.4%
- #49 Midnight's Blessing
72% matchMixed55% of 64 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sidni Larkhearst lived a simple life, delivering messages for her village, until her home is attacked by vampires one night. To her horror, Sidni learns that Dracula, the most feared vampire of all time is hunting her. But why? Find out in this exciting 16-bit RPG from the "Valiant" team.
Why similar: RPGMaker 80.3% ★, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Indie 9.6%
- #50 The Ember Saga: A New Fire
71% matchMixed50% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: TSGSPub: The Southern Gaming Syndicate
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
A deep, story-driven experience where The Order, a powerful organization that has existed for over 3000 years, never interferes with the politics of the nations of Mörja. But everything is not as it seems, as The Order has a dark secret.
Why similar: RPGMaker 88.3% ★, Indie 11.7%
- #51 Save the Universe, Please!
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Hodeaka Studio
Windows
Take command of the crew of the ESS Shyp, explore planets, and deal with friendship, betrayal and maybe love! It's up to you to Save the Universe! It's your choice, so Please, don't let the Universe down!
Why similar: RPGMaker 100% ★
- #52 逝去的回忆3:四叶草之梦
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 650 reviews2019
Dev: 神族宝
Windows
This game does not support English. But if you buy and install this game, 625 eggs will be provided for the other game "Lost Memories 3 Side Stories". Only with this game installed will it work!
Why similar: RPGMaker 80.7% ★, Indie 19.3%
- #53 Corinne Cross's Dead & Breakfast
67% matchVery Positive99% of 142 reviews2016
Dev: bad chalk
Windows · Mac
A story-driven adventure game about a haunted bed & breakfast. A dead & breakfast!
Why similar: RPGMaker 68.5% ★, Indie 16%, Female Protagonist 15.6%
- #54 Last Heroes
69% matchMixed69% of 125 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Enjoy another classic 16-bit RPG from Warfare Studios of Vagrant Hearts, Ashes of Immortality and Valiant fame, and embark on a quest with Viktor as he makes new friends, experiences dreams, and discovers his destiny.
Why similar: RPGMaker 87.7% ★, Indie 12.3%
- #55 Spirittracker
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Sean Stanley
Windows
A zelda-style action/adventure game with light RPG elements. Light humor, pixel graphic old-style combat.
Why similar: RPGMaker 70% ★, Indie 16%, Female Protagonist 14.1%
- #56 Cat in the Box
61% matchVery Positive94% of 1,513 reviews2020
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Cat in the Box is a horror adventure game. Help the poor girl explore the mansion and escape from unknown entities that are pursuing her. Use a variety of tools and your wits to overcome any challenges you face. At times, you'll even have to wake yourself from nightmares to survive.
Why similar: RPGMaker 90.7% ★, Indie 5.3%, Female Protagonist 4%
- #57 Journey to Luonto
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Daniel Wiitanen
Windows
A RPG game that involves killing monsters, bosses, and completing the main quest line as well as the secondary quest line
Why similar: RPGMaker 100% ★
- #58 Vagrant Hearts 2
70% matchMixed59% of 44 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The heroes are back! This is the direct sequel to the 16-bit style RPG hit "Vagrant Hearts"! Find out what happens to Scarllet and her friends in this exciting adventure full of twists and epicness.
Why similar: RPGMaker 75.1% ★, Indie 14.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #59 Judgement Angel
51% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: HwadonPub: Gustav
Windows
하늘의 명령에 따라 인간 세계로 내려온 천사. 오늘, 이 몰락한 도시에서 세 차례의 심판이 이뤄질 예정입니다. 당신이 믿는 ‘정의’가 끝까지 이뤄질 수 있기를.
Why similar: RPGMaker 91.6% ★, Indie 8.4%