- #1 Skyborn
97% matchVery Positive87% of 1,719 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: RPGMaker 49% ★, RPG 16.2%, JRPG 11.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Turn-Based 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.
- #2 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,258 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 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 20.5%, JRPG 16.2%, RPGMaker 15.4% ★, RPG 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
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.
- #3 Chained Echoes
95% matchVery Positive89% of 7,741 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.7 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 31.2%, JRPG 24.1%, RPG 22.6%, Indie 4.3%, Exploration 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.
- #4 Shadows of Adam
96% matchVery Positive90% of 260 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%, RPG 18.8%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Indie 6.8%, 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 1,021 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 42.1%, RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based 12.7%, Female Protagonist 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers fast-paced, strategic turn-based combat within a vibrant, retro-inspired sci-fi setting.
- #6 Moonchild
94% 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 44.8% ★, RPG 17.6%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Exploration 6.7%, JRPG 6.3%
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.
- #7 Sea of Stars
91% matchVery Positive89% of 14,305 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 19.9 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 38.1%, RPG 18.8%, Story Rich 10.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Exploration 7.2%
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 Millennium 4 - Beyond Sunset
93% matchVery Positive83% of 66 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: RPGMaker 31.1% ★, RPG 15.3%, JRPG 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A strong entry in the Millennium series that maintains the classic RPGMaker charm and party-based dynamics.
- #9 Crystal Project
90% matchVery Positive92% of 2,440 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 35%, RPG 19.5%, Nonlinear 17.1%, Character Customization 12%, Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title places a heavy emphasis on non-linear exploration and platforming within a traditional JRPG framework.
- #10 The Book of Legends
92% 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: RPGMaker 42.2% ★, RPG 15.6%, JRPG 12.2%, Turn-Based 9.8%, Adventure 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a nostalgic RPG experience with a focus on character-driven storytelling and exploration.
- #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: RPGMaker 29.8% ★, Epic 18.6% ★, RPG 11.5%, JRPG 9.7%, Turn-Based 6%
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 522 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: RPGMaker 49.1% ★, RPG 18.9%, JRPG 14.8%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Indie 4.6%
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 132 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 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: RPGMaker 35.2% ★, RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based 13.5%, JRPG 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
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 1,449 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 40.3 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 55.2%, RPG 20.1%, Turn-Based 14.7%, Indie 5%, 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 3,467 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 15.3%, Indie 3.9%, 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 Millennium 2 - Take Me Higher
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 83 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: RPGMaker 30.6% ★, RPG 16.5%, JRPG 13.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the exploration-heavy gameplay and classic RPG tropes found in the earlier entries.
- #17 LEGRAND LEGACY: Tale of the Fatebounds
86% matchMixed70% of 461 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 29.4%, JRPG 25.4%, RPG 11.9%, Exploration 10%, Open World 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional turn-based RPG that focuses on epic storytelling and a large, interconnected world.
- #18 Helen's Mysterious Castle
84% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 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: RPGMaker 33.8% ★, JRPG 15.4%, RPG 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, combat-focused RPG that strips away the fluff to provide a tight and engaging turn-based experience.
- #19 Fated Souls
85% matchMixed56% of 80 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: RPGMaker 40.9% ★, RPG 20.4%, JRPG 14.3%, Fantasy 7%, Indie 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and enjoyable indie RPG that focuses on traditional fantasy tropes and exploration.
- #20 Valiant: Resurrection
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 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 32.6% ★, RPGMaker 32.3% ★, RPG 15.9%, Indie 5%, Story Rich 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a classic adventure experience with a focus on party-based combat and exploration.
- #21 Astria Ascending
81% matchMixed54% of 348 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 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%, RPG 26.2%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Fantasy 11.3%, 2D 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a hand-drawn, epic RPG experience with deep systems and a vast world to explore.
- #22 Millennium 5 - The Battle of the Millennium
83% matchMixed60% of 68 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 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: RPGMaker 33.3% ★, RPG 16.1%, JRPG 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: The conclusion of the Millennium series offers a satisfying culmination of the party-based adventure mechanics.
- #23 Asdivine Hearts
82% 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: RPGMaker 27.3% ★, JRPG 19.5%, RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted and classic JRPG experience that focuses on party interactions and traditional turn-based battles.
- #24 The Amber Throne
82% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.8 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: RPGMaker 28.3% ★, Turn-Based 18.1%, JRPG 13%, RPG 11.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful indie RPG that features unique art and a traditional turn-based system with a focus on exploration.
- #25 Millennium - A New Hope
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 440 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.7 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: RPGMaker 24.7% ★, JRPG 18.1%, Turn-Based 15.2%, RPG 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The starting point of the series, providing a solid foundation in classic RPG mechanics and exploration.
- #26 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
80% 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 55.6% ★, RPG 19.3%, Adventure 7%, Indie 5.9%, Strategy 4.6%
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 Positive77% of 73 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: RPGMaker 31.3% ★, RPG 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, JRPG 6.9%
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: 81%
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: RPGMaker 47.6% ★, RPG 22.1%, Indie 7.1%, Adventure 6.6%, Exploration 6.1%
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 180 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 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: RPGMaker 35.3% ★, JRPG 15.5%, RPG 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Exploration 6%
- #30 Destiny Warriors RPG
78% matchMixed52% of 1,218 reviews2015
Dev: ninjalexPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 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: RPGMaker 60.6% ★, RPG 16%, JRPG 10.1%, Adventure 5.4%, Indie 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a familiar and accessible RPG experience with a focus on anime-inspired storytelling.
- #31 A Timely Intervention
77% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 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: RPGMaker 32% ★, JRPG 13.3%, RPG 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Exploration 6.4%
- #32 Storm Of Spears RPG
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 602 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: RPGMaker 50% ★, RPG 14.1%, JRPG 11.9%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Turn-Based 5.4%
- #33 Grimoire Chronicles
76% 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: RPGMaker 39.1% ★, RPG 24.2%, Adventure 11%, Strategy 9.6%, Indie 8%
- #34 Cavern of Time
76% matchMixed69% of 97 reviews2017
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.2 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: RPGMaker 39.8% ★, RPG 23.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Indie 8.4%
- #35 Notes From Province
72% matchVery Positive87% of 85 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: RPGMaker 31.5% ★, JRPG 13.7%, RPG 10.5%, Character Customization 7.2%, Exploration 7%
- #36 BADASS
75% 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: RPGMaker 39.8% ★, JRPG 21.9%, RPG 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Exploration 8.1%
- #37 Finding Hope
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: Falling Star Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Discover a new world in this quirky RPG full of colorful characters - a story of love and madness filled with twists and surprises!
Why similar: RPGMaker 37% ★, RPG 29.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 10.1%, Casual 9.8%
- #38 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 61.2% ★, RPG 16.3%, Adventure 6.3%, Strategy 6%, Casual 5.1%
- #39 The Princess' Heart
75% 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 22.3%, JRPG 17.1%, RPGMaker 15.8% ★, RPG 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #40 Wind Child
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 114 reviews2016
Dev: Valkyria Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 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: RPGMaker 55.3% ★, RPG 22%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 7%, Casual 6.3%
- #41 Dreamscape
73% 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: RPGMaker 38.7% ★, RPG 15.1%, JRPG 10.8%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Adventure 5.7%
- #42 You... and who else?
73% matchMixed61% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 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: RPGMaker 40.4% ★, Turn-Based 21.5%, RPG 13.8%, Strategy 7.5%, Indie 6.3%
- #43 Eastward
67% matchVery Positive84% of 16,351 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.1 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%, RPG 18.1%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 8.5%
- #44 The Tale of a Common Man
70% 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 55.9% ★, RPG 17.8%, Adventure 6.8%, Indie 5.7%, Casual 5.3%
- #45 Celestian Tales: Old North
71% 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 26.5%, Turn-Based 25.7%, JRPG 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Indie 6.7%
- #46 Ashes of Immortality II
72% matchMixed46% of 56 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A whole new side to the Ashes of Immortality saga! Defeat your enemies and complete sidequests in this compelling 16-bit saga inspired by Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
Why similar: RPGMaker 51.4% ★, RPG 25.1%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 7.2%, Casual 7%
- #47 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
70% matchVery Positive90% of 323 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 29.1%, Turn-Based 28.3%, Fantasy 9.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Adventure 8.1%
- #48 Eternal Senia
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,016 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: RPGMaker 39.3% ★, RPG 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, JRPG 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
- #49 Ashes of Immortality
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.6 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: RPGMaker 36.7% ★, JRPG 19.3%, RPG 12.3%, Fantasy 7.1%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #50 Manafinder
66% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows · Mac
Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.
Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, RPG 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Story Rich 8%
- #51 Arevan
71% 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: RPGMaker 47% ★, RPG 25.4%, Indie 7.9%, Adventure 7.2%, Exploration 7.1%
- #52 Faery - Legends of Avalon
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 836 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: RPG 34%, Turn-Based 34%, Fantasy 11%, Character Customization 9.2%, Adventure 5.2%
- #53 Einlanzer
68% matchVery Positive89% of 140 reviews2017
Dev: Andrew Ryan HenkePub: Nostalgia Addict Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Einlanzer is a full-scale, epic fantasy role-playing game. The 40+ hour story of Einlanzer is deep, thought-provoking, and emotional, while remaining light-hearted and fun at times. Expect a strategic battle system, massive scope, regularly added content, and difficult moral decisions.
Why similar: RPG 62.6%, JRPG 37.4%
- #54 Opaline
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 76 reviews2017
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In this 16-bit style RPG, Gallow and Liza are two teenagers gifted with great powers, and that destiny seems to persist in keeping away from each other, however their feelings drive them close. Can the two of them have what it takes to preserve the world from the rise of the Blight?
Why similar: RPGMaker 49.6% ★, RPG 22.3%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 6.7%, Casual 6.5%
- #55 Heroes of Spyria
64% matchVery Positive94% of 63 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 28.6%, RPGMaker 24.1% ★, RPG 16.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #56 Avadon 3: The Warborn
68% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 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 31.4%, Turn-Based 20.6%, Adventure 10%, Indie 9.2%, Strategy 8.3%
- #57 Under The Island
59% matchVery Positive93% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: RPG 25.5%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Exploration 18.2%, Fantasy 11.2%, Adventure 7.5%
- #58 Artifact Adventure
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 184 reviews2015
Dev: bluffmanPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The horribly toxic Swamp King has risen once again! Gather your party and set out on an open world, retro-styled, RPG adventure. Powerful mystical artifacts are scattered about the world, each able to grant you new powers. Which will you choose? What is your destiny?
Why similar: RPGMaker 30.5% ★, RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based 14%, JRPG 10.8%, Indie 7.1%
- #59 Midnight's Blessing
69% 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 46.2% ★, RPG 18.5%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Adventure 6.4%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #60 A Princess' Tale
69% matchMixed60% of 63 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
What happens when the fate of the world falls into the hands of the most irresponsible bubblehead to ever trip over royal birth? Play this 16-bit style old-school RPG and find out!
Why similar: RPGMaker 49.6% ★, RPG 23.5%, Adventure 11%, Indie 8%, Casual 7.9%