- #1 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
97% 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: Turn-Based 24.4%, JRPG 19.2%, RPG 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Exploration 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful open-world exploration style and a classic JRPG feel that mirrors the adventure found in Asguaard.
- #2 Chained Echoes
96% matchVery Positive89% of 7,860 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.3%, JRPG 23.5%, RPG 21.6%, Indie 4.1%, Party-Based RPG 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the genre that combines deep exploration with a complex, epic story reminiscent of golden-age JRPGs.
- #3 Skyborn
96% matchVery Positive87% of 1,722 reviews2014
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,...
Why similar: RPG 31.8%, JRPG 22.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Turn-Based 9.6%, Fantasy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar RPGMaker aesthetic with a strong focus on narrative-driven exploration and classic turn-based combat.
- #4 Shadows of Adam
95% matchVery Positive89% of 261 reviews2017
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Gorgeous pixel art. Intense, blazing fast battles. An epic adventure. This is the must-play retro indie JRPG built for the modern era.
Why similar: JRPG 60.1%, RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Indie 6.7%, 2D 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A polished turn-based RPG that captures the essence of 16-bit classics with modern quality-of-life improvements.
- #5 Cosmic Star Heroine
94% 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 41.6%, RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based 12.4%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers fast-paced, strategic turn-based combat within a vibrant, retro-inspired sci-fi setting.
- #6 Millennium 4 - Beyond Sunset
94% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A few days only are left to make the impossible possible... but now that Marine has combed the whole territory of Myst, chances to find the last few warriors wear really thin... or can she go on the track of the legendary man who calls himself The Bear, and boasts of incredible power?
Why similar: RPG 22.2%, JRPG 18.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A strong entry in the Millennium series that maintains the classic RPGMaker charm and party-based dynamics.
- #7 Sea of Stars
91% matchVery Positive89% of 14,463 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Why similar: JRPG 32.3%, RPG 15.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: With its stunning pixel art and engaging turn-based mechanics, it perfectly captures the sense of wonder found in traditional adventure RPGs.
- #8 The Book of Legends
93% 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 26.8%, JRPG 21.4%, Turn-Based 16.8%, Female Protagonist 6.2%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a nostalgic RPG experience with a focus on character-driven storytelling and exploration.
- #9 Moonchild
92% 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 31.9%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Exploration 12.2%, JRPG 11.4%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a charming art style and a classic adventure structure that aligns well with the feel of Asguaard.
- #10 Crystal Project
90% matchVery Positive92% of 2,480 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Why similar: JRPG 30.1%, RPG 16.7%, Nonlinear 14.5%, Party-Based RPG 14.4%, Character Customization 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title places a heavy emphasis on non-linear exploration and platforming within a traditional JRPG framework.
- #11 3 Stars of Destiny
91% 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: Epic 26.4% ★, RPG 16.4%, JRPG 13.9%, Turn-Based 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie RPG that emphasizes party management and exploration in a traditional fantasy setting.
- #12 Last Dream
89% matchVery Positive83% of 523 reviews2014
Dev: White Giant RPG Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Last Dream incorporates the best features of classic RPGs: replayability and complete immersion into a vast world, rich with detail.
Why similar: RPG 37.1%, JRPG 29.2%, Turn-Based 24.8%, Indie 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG that offers deep character customization and a sprawling world for players to discover.
- #13 Vagrant Hearts
89% 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 23.6%, Turn-Based 20.9%, JRPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a compelling story-driven experience with the classic turn-based combat mechanics expected of the genre.
- #14 Breath of Death VII
88% matchVery Positive84% of 1,454 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Resurrect the classic era of RPGs with the retro parody RPG, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning. Join Dem the Skeleton Knight, Sara the ghost historian, Lita the vampire techie, and Erik the zombie prince as they explore an undead world in search of the secrets of the past. Laugh! Cry! Laugh some more!
Why similar: JRPG 55.3%, RPG 20%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Indie 4.9%, Fantasy 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a humorous and fast-paced take on the traditional turn-based RPG formula that is easy to pick up and play.
- #15 Cthulhu Saves the World
87% matchVery Positive92% of 3,472 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!
Why similar: JRPG 57.6%, RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Indie 3.8%, Fantasy 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique narrative twist on the classic JRPG structure with satisfying, streamlined combat.
- #16 Astria Ascending
86% matchMixed54% of 354 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.
Why similar: JRPG 43.2%, RPG 26.2%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Fantasy 11.2%, 2D 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a hand-drawn, epic RPG experience with deep systems and a vast world to explore.
- #17 Millennium 2 - Take Me Higher
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Can Marine, Benoit, Karine and her friends find 12 warriors to confront the 13 dreaded Lords of Mystrock? Will Jeanne the magical fairy still support them and unleash her devastating spells on the foes? Play Millennium 2, live the tale and find out!
Why similar: RPG 23.8%, JRPG 19%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Exploration 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the exploration-heavy gameplay and classic RPG tropes found in the earlier entries.
- #18 LEGRAND LEGACY: Tale of the Fatebounds
85% matchMixed70% of 462 reviews2018
Dev: SEMISOFT
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Join the Fatebounds as they travel the world of Legrand in a desperate attempt to stop the Mugna Feud, a war of unparalleled savagery, and uncover the sinister forces behind it!
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.6%, JRPG 25.5%, RPG 11.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Open World 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional turn-based RPG that focuses on epic storytelling and a large, interconnected world.
- #19 Helen's Mysterious Castle
84% 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: JRPG 23.2%, RPG 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Fantasy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, combat-focused RPG that strips away the fluff to provide a tight and engaging turn-based experience.
- #20 Valiant: Resurrection
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Explore the lands of Sirenus Bay, God’s Garden, Whitebleak, Fort Ember, God Snare, and the mysterious Immortal’s Abyss. Are you brave enough for this adventure?
Why similar: Epic 48.3% ★, RPG 23.5%, Indie 7.3%, Story Rich 6.4%, Adventure 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a classic adventure experience with a focus on party-based combat and exploration.
- #21 Millennium - A New Hope
83% 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 23.5%, Turn-Based 19.9%, RPG 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Exploration 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: The starting point of the series, providing a solid foundation in classic RPG mechanics and exploration.
- #22 Fated Souls
82% 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 34.5%, JRPG 24.4%, Fantasy 11.9%, Indie 11%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and enjoyable indie RPG that focuses on traditional fantasy tropes and exploration.
- #23 Asdivine Hearts
81% 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 25.9%, RPG 23.9%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Indie 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted and classic JRPG experience that focuses on party interactions and traditional turn-based battles.
- #24 Millennium 5 - The Battle of the Millennium
82% 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: RPG 24.1%, JRPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Adventure 8%
Why You'll Like It: The conclusion of the Millennium series offers a satisfying culmination of the party-based adventure mechanics.
- #25 The Amber Throne
81% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.5%, JRPG 18.1%, RPG 16.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Fantasy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful indie RPG that features unique art and a traditional turn-based system with a focus on exploration.
- #26 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
80% 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 43.6%, Adventure 15.8%, Indie 13.1%, Strategy 10.3%, Casual 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional RPG that leans into the classic quest-driven structure of the genre.
- #27 Millennium 3 - Cry Wolf
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 78 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Time is running out for Marine and her friends. She needs to find warriors at all costs, but all she seems to stumble into is a mermaid, a werewolf, a dragon and hordes of crazy orcs... can you get her out of trouble, in one of the best episodes of the award-winning Millennium series?
Why similar: RPG 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Female Protagonist 15%, JRPG 10%, Exploration 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It maintains the consistent quality and traditional RPGMaker feel of the series while expanding the world.
- #28 Arvale
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 120 reviews2015
Dev: Jaybot7Pub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Legends say he saved the world. Too bad he doesn't remember, because to save it again, Duncan must retrieve his memories, in this exciting 20-hour RPG full of quests and hilarious dialogues!
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Indie 13.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 11.5%, Story Rich 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie RPG that captures the spirit of early adventure games with a focus on exploration and turn-based combat.
- #29 Undefeated
78% 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 24.1%, RPG 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Exploration 9.2%, Indie 6.6%
- #30 Destiny Warriors RPG
78% matchMixed52% of 1,244 reviews2015
Dev: ninjalexPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An epic 12 hour RPG. Thirteen years after incredibly powerful spirit beasts were sealed in the souls of children, they threaten to break free and cause havoc across the land. It's up to four friends from the elite warrior training academy to find the key to stopping these evil spirits once and for all.
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, JRPG 25.7%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 9.3%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a familiar and accessible RPG experience with a focus on anime-inspired storytelling.
- #31 Ashes of Immortality
77% 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 26.7%, RPG 17%, Party-Based RPG 10%, Fantasy 9.8%, Story Rich 8%
- #32 A Timely Intervention
77% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"A Timely Intervention" is an innovative RPG featuring animated battle visuals, polished gameplay mechanisms, an intricate storyline and a cast of colourful characters. Developed by the team behind "The Tale of a Common Man", it's a must-have for fans of the genre!
Why similar: JRPG 18.5%, RPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #33 Storm Of Spears RPG
76% 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: RPG 28.1%, JRPG 23.9%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Adventure 7.3%
- #34 The Princess' Heart
76% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24%, JRPG 18.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.8%, RPG 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #35 Grimoire Chronicles
75% 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 39.9%, Adventure 18.3%, Strategy 15.6%, Casual 13.2%, Indie 13.1%
- #36 Eastward
71% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, RPG 18.1%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 8.6%
- #37 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
74% matchVery Positive90% of 325 reviews2015
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Turn-Based 25.6%, Party-Based RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 8.5%, Strategy 7.5%
- #38 Faery - Legends of Avalon
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 844 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Faery: Legends of Avalon is a big role playing game packed with a very distinctive ambience and graphic style. Create your character, embark in a great adventure and discover the fantastic world of Avalon!
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.2%, RPG 34%, Fantasy 10.9%, Character Customization 9.2%, Adventure 5.2%
- #39 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
72% matchVery Positive87% of 7,332 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: RPG 28.9%, JRPG 26.7%, Turn-Based 19%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #40 Celestian Tales: Old North
74% matchMixed70% of 443 reviews2015
Dev: Ekuator GamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Celestian Tales: Old North is a refreshing take on the classic turn-based Japanese style RPG. Scrapping away the cliché of a destined person or a boy/girl-saving-the-world, the story is tailored for a mature audience and questions the bare morals of a human being.
Why similar: RPG 26.4%, Turn-Based 25.8%, JRPG 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Indie 6.6%
- #41 Heroines of Swords & Spells
71% matchVery Positive94% of 660 reviews2020
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.7%, JRPG 21%, Party-Based RPG 11%, RPG 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #42 Soul Saga
73% matchMostly Negative24% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Disastercake
Windows · Linux
Fly an airship, manage a guild, and defend your sky world from literal destruction.
Why similar: RPG 31.8%, JRPG 18%, Adventure 14.1%, Strategy 12%, Indie 10.1%
- #43 Avadon 3: The Warborn
72% matchVery Positive91% of 130 reviews2016
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.
Why similar: RPG 28.7%, Turn-Based 19%, Adventure 9.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.7%, Indie 8.3%
- #44 Notes From Province
70% matchVery Positive86% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: BoxFox Studios
Windows
Dive into a deep Open World that rewards exploration. Solve clever puzzles with lateral thinking, and engage in unique, story-driven boss battles. Then take a break. Furnish your home, fish a little, and chill with your eccentric neighbors.
Why similar: JRPG 18.9%, RPG 14.3%, Character Customization 9.8%, Exploration 9.5%, Open World 8.5%
- #45 Cavern of Time
73% 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 39%, Adventure 19.3%, Strategy 14.7%, Indie 13.8%, Casual 13.1%
- #46 BADASS
73% 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 30.5%, RPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 14%, Party-Based RPG 13%, Exploration 11.1%
- #47 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
68% matchVery Positive86% of 16,560 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.4%, JRPG 28%, RPG 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #48 Avernum 3: Ruined World
70% matchVery Positive84% of 334 reviews2018
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!
Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Party-Based RPG 12%, Adventure 11.9%, Strategy 10.9%, Fantasy 10.1%
- #49 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 267,104 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.4 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: JRPG 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Fantasy 9.1%
- #50 AntharioN
71% matchMixed69% of 190 reviews2015
Dev: Orphic Software
Windows · Mac
Antharion is an epic old-school fantasy RPG that combines tactical turn-based combat with the freedom of a huge living-breathing open world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.7%, RPG 20.8%, Party-Based RPG 8.5%, Strategy 7.4%, Adventure 6.9%
- #51 8-Bit Adventures 2
66% matchVery Positive95% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.2%, JRPG 21.8%, RPG 10.6%, Party-Based RPG 10.4%, Exploration 7.4%
- #52 Lords of Xulima
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,258 reviews2014
Dev: Numantian Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lords of Xulima is a challenging Role-playing game set on the mythical continent of Xulima, where Gods and humans once walked side by side. Experience a genuine RPG featuring over 100 hours of gameplay, and discover one of the most epic sagas ever told.
Why similar: Turn-Based 47.3%, RPG 29.7%, Fantasy 6.8%, Party-Based RPG 4.3%, Adventure 3.6%
- #53 Pastelia Stories
70% matchMixed64% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Maru Project Develop Team
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"Pastelia Stories" is a turn-based JRPG. You will be summoned into Pastelia world, and here begins your wonderful journey. Explore big world just like you want, pick any out of 30 companions, chose one of the story lines and factions to find your way back home.
Why similar: JRPG 25%, Turn-Based 22.1%, RPG 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Strategy 6%
- #54 Divine Divinity
69% matchVery Positive88% of 3,946 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Fantasy 16.2%, Open World 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Exploration 6%
- #55 Flowstone Saga
64% 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 33.3%, RPG 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #56 The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
62% matchVery Positive86% of 275 reviews2025
Dev: Fix-a-Bug
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!
Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Exploration 15%, Fantasy 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Story Rich 11.5%
- #57 Heroes of Spyria
65% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, RPG 20.4%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Party-Based RPG 8.3%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #58 Wind Child
69% 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 49.3%, Adventure 21.3%, Indie 15.4%, Casual 14.1%
- #59 AFKandia - Epoch of Idle
64% matchMixed48% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: Yang++ Game Studio
Windows
Tired of multi-character hassle? AFKandia delivers deep single-hero immersion! Customize dozens of attributes, skills, and talents for endless unique builds. Explore a rich gear system with various armors, weapons, qualities, and glowing legendary items. AND MORE!
Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Fantasy 15.8%, Character Customization 14.8%, Casual 9.4%, Open World 8%
- #60 Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
66% matchVery Positive83% of 366 reviews2019
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.9%, RPG 26.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Strategy 8.2%, Indie 8%