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Third release in the Arland series. Princess of the small frontier country of Arls, Meruru plans to use alchemy to stimulate the growth of her small country. Use Synthesis, Explore, and Battle to increase the population within the time limit and boost the advancement of the kingdom.

Reviews: Very Positive — 95% — of 346 reviews
Released: 2018-12-03
Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Genres: RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 74.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 58%

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    Why similar: RPG 37.1%, JRPG 22.8%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Anime 13.3%, Cute 6.2%

  48. #48 BLUE REFLECTION Quartet
    67% matchMixed63% of 200 reviews2026
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows

    Cosmos converge, into one light. The emotional stories of magical Reflectors and the bonds they form. The entire BLUE REFLECTION series combined into one!

    Why similar: RPG 30.9%, JRPG 26.5%, Anime 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%

  49. #49 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,555 reviews2022
    Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 41.7 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    When Lloyd Bannings is assigned to Crossbell's Special Support Section, he and his new teammates must prove themselves as they fight to overcome the injustice of a city gripped by corruption.

    Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, RPG 28.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Anime 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%

  50. #50 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,111 reviews2021
    Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 53.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    “As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!

    Why similar: JRPG 25.4%, RPG 20.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Anime 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8%

  51. #51 Megadimension Neptunia VIIR
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 977 reviews2018
    Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 114.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    This enhanced version of 2016’s Megadimension Neptunia™ VII features smoother graphics courtesy of a new engine, a revamped battle system, and a whole new VR experience. Now, their dimensions and yours are connected!

    Why similar: JRPG 20.7%, RPG 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Anime 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

  52. #52 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 7,033 reviews2018
    Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

    Why similar: RPG 34.6%, JRPG 30.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 2.3%

  53. #53 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,230 reviews2023
    Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 69.9 hrsMean: 82.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Three different legends are about to unfold! Determine the fates of Rean Schwarzer, Lloyd Bannings, and the mysterious “C” in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series.

    Why similar: RPG 36.9%, JRPG 29.3%, Anime 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%

  54. #54 The Caligula Effect: Overdose
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 616 reviews2019
    Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Mobius. An idyllic world that lets people forget about the pain and problems of reality. Created by a sentient vocaloid program, μ (Mu), reality and fantasy have become blurred, allowing people to relive their high school years in bliss -- but just how real is a virtual happiness?

    Why similar: RPG 25.8%, JRPG 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Anime 11.8%, Turn-Based 9.2%

  55. #55 Eternal Radiance
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 473 reviews2020
    Dev: Visualnoveler
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.

    Why similar: RPG 46.2%, JRPG 15.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Anime 12.4%, Adventure 5.3%

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