Games Like Aveyond 3-2: Gates of Night

Journey across a massive world on a quest to thwart a power-crazed lunatic who wants to enslave humanity! Two hundred years ago, a sorcerer attempted to fulfill a dark prophecy that would see him rule the world.

Why similar: JRPG 15.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Lore-Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct prequel to the seed game, offering the same world, mechanics, and narrative continuity.

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 21.1%, JRPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Exploration 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted 16-bit style RPG that emphasizes exploration and a strong, character-driven story similar to the Aveyond series.

Boyle Wolfbane wanted to rule the world. He failed. Miserably. Forced into retirement early, Boyle now spends his days arguing with haunted trees and scaring off the occasional knight. At least he still has Fang, his loyal storm wolf. Things could be worse. He could have been born a hero.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.4%, JRPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the series' signature blend of exploration, humor, and classic turn-based JRPG combat.

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: JRPG 28.8%, RPG 21.3%, Female Protagonist 18%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Retro 5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed in the same spirit as classic RPG Maker titles, this game features a compelling steampunk-fantasy setting and engaging party-based combat.

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: Party-Based RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based 18.7%, JRPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt tribute to the golden age of JRPGs, featuring a deep story and classic party-based combat mechanics.

Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based 20.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.7%, JRPG 19.1%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and charming JRPG with a strong female protagonist and a unique, turn-based combat system that rewards strategy.

Two nations finally achieve peace, marked by a momentous royal wedding. But just as they seal it with a kiss, a group of soldiers sabotage the wedding and kidnap the bride! Follow the story of Lucian, Ingrid, and Soha, as they uncover the secrets of the conspiracy and expose the true villains!

Why similar: RPG 77.6%, Indie 22.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at party-based tactical combat and features a polished, story-rich world that feels like a love letter to classic JRPGs.

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 51.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Turn-Based 9.4%, RPG 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality pixel-art JRPG that focuses on a tight, well-paced narrative and classic turn-based mechanics.

Vampires Dawn 3 is a 2D retro pixel RPG full of vampires, blood and tragic moments! Follow Asgar Serrans bloody path through a world in which humankind only has the sacred crusade to prevent extinction.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.7%, JRPG 26%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 8.1%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the vampire-themed fantasy elements and classic pixel-art aesthetic found in the Aveyond series.

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 39.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Turn-Based 11%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, turn-based sci-fi RPG that captures the exploration and party management feel of the Aveyond series.

Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.3%, JRPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Exploration 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich JRPG inspired by the console classics of the 90s, featuring a unique party-based combat system.

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: Party-Based RPG 20%, Turn-Based 18.6%, JRPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker adventure featuring a female protagonist and a heavy focus on exploration and party-based progression.

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 21.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich JRPG that emphasizes exploration and character choices in a beautifully realized pixel-art world.

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 29.1%, Party-Based RPG 16.8%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, RPG 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style JRPG that focuses on a female protagonist and a traditional party-based adventure.

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: Party-Based RPG 23.4%, JRPG 20%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Lore-Rich 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stunning turn-based RPG that emphasizes exploration and environmental interaction, capturing the magic of classic genre staples.

Crystal Story II is a turn-based RPG that follows the story of a young Dragon on his quest to defeat an evil witch. He must seek allies to aid him on his journey and save the world from the oncoming invasion.

Why similar: JRPG 22%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, Turn-Based 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, indie-developed JRPG that features a robust turn-based combat system and a classic fantasy quest structure.

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 25.4%, JRPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, RPG 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the JRPG genre that combines pixel art with a deep, engaging story and strategic turn-based combat.

Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. Sadly, dreams must end... But not today. Melrose is about to meet her godmother and discover that the land in her dreams is real and in trouble.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.1%, JRPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, story-driven JRPG that utilizes classic pixel graphics and turn-based combat to deliver a nostalgic experience.

Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22%, JRPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: A short but impactful RPG Maker title that focuses on narrative and character-driven exploration.

Didnapper 2 is a story-focused JRPG adventure featuring lots, lots of DiD (damsel in distress) scenes! Play as the magically-gifted hero Seles and try to avoid capture or escape your bonds, as she tries to uncover the secrets of the world with a party of misfits.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.9%, JRPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Female Protagonist 11%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG that focuses on a female protagonist and party-based combat, featuring a unique narrative hook.

The peaceful Realm of Dreams is about to be consumed by a terrible and maleficent nightmare. You must venture into the darkness and battle fearsome literary foes such as Hyde, the Headless Horseman and Dracula. Join Lily on a sugar-coated adventure about inner strength with a dark interior.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.1%, JRPG 20.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, RPG 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical adventure game built in the RPG Maker engine that emphasizes exploration and classic turn-based combat.

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 27.9%, JRPG 21.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique art style and a focus on strategic turn-based combat within a mysterious, exploration-heavy world.

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 57.6%, Turn-Based 14.1%, RPG 10.8%, Retro 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous and fast-paced homage to classic RPGs that strips away the fluff to focus on core turn-based combat and exploration.

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 63.5%, Turn-Based 15.5%, RPG 8.8%, Retro 5.3%, Fantasy 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A parody-style JRPG that offers a lighthearted, story-driven experience with classic turn-based mechanics.

Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.6%, Strategy RPG 16.3%, JRPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Lore-Rich 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that emphasizes character growth and party management in a fantasy setting.

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: Turn-Based 26.3%, RPG 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, Isometric 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more tactical, it shares the vibrant pixel-art aesthetic and party-based progression of the Aveyond series.

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%, Party-Based RPG 23.9%, Story Rich 8.9%, RPG 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that shares the vampire and werewolf themes present in the Aveyond series.

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: JRPG 29.5%, RPG 25.9%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Story Rich 13.3%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional and story-rich JRPG that uses a classic aesthetic to tell a complex, character-driven tale.

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 27.9%, JRPG 26.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Exploration 8.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional JRPG with a focus on party-based combat and a sprawling fantasy narrative.

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 16.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

Last Dream incorporates the best features of classic RPGs: replayability and complete immersion into a vast world, rich with detail.

Why similar: JRPG 36.2%, Turn-Based 28%, RPG 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, classic-style JRPG that offers deep customization and extensive exploration for fans of the genre.

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.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.5%, JRPG 16.7%, Turn-Based 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Lore-Rich 10.6%

Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)

Why similar: Turn-Based 20.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.8%, Isometric 18.7%, RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%

Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based 20.3%, Isometric 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, RPG 9.9%

Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.

Why similar: Isometric 37.4%, Top-Down 17.3%, RPG 16.3%, Story Rich 13.9%, Fantasy 8.4%

A turn-based strategy game. The world of a fantasy kingdom has been thrown into disarray by the return of the Necromancer – a creature of darkness that wishes to enslave all living beings.

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, Strategy RPG 14.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, RPG 8%

Enjoy traveling around the beautiful world of Knights of Messiah as the leader of a party of adventurers! When Alicia and Maya are captured by the evil prince of Windsor, Ritz, you and your friends must explore dungeons in search of the Gemstones that'll allow you to access his castle!

Why similar: JRPG 38.6%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Exploration 12.3%, RPG 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

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: Isometric 23.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based 16.3%, RPG 13.9%, Story Rich 7.1%

An Adult Vampire Hunter RPG! Will you take down the creatures of the night, or will you turn into one yourself...?

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.8%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, RPG 14.5%, Story Rich 13.5%, 2D 8.1%

Fight back against the underworld by acquiring powerful talents and spells on your journey to save your friends in this exciting and clever Match 3 game!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.4%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, Exploration 10.7%, RPG 9.2%

Vambrace: Cold Soul is a story-driven roguelite set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan expeditions, then journey to the cursed city surface with your party. Wield unique powers, avoid traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat in this gothic fantasy adventure!

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.3%, Turn-Based Combat 20.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 6.2%

"JOR: Dawn Dew" is a 2D turn-based game with a box-like map. In the game, act "Dew" to adventure. On adventure, collect and freely choose your way of fighting. As the exploration progresses, deter the threat of the black beast tide, and finally defeat the monstrous malice.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.2%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, RPG 14.4%, Story Rich 13.8%, Fantasy 11.2%

Avadon 2: The Corruption is a huge, indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the second chapter in the epic Avadon trilogy. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based 19.3%, Isometric 19.2%, RPG 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%

An indie Gameboy-style RPG. Build a party from four unique races and unravel the mystery of Varonis through challenging old-school turn-based combat.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.4%, JRPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, RPG 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

As a result of treacherous conspiracy the ruler of Airath Alexander was deprived of power and brought to the distant land of Oganthar. Craving for revenge, Alexander meets many friends and enemies on his way home, and beautiful warrioress Eneya is among them. It is she who will become the hero!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 39.3%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, RPG 16.5%, Top-Down 10.2%, Fantasy 9.6%

An 8-bit RPG modeled after the iconic games of the 1980s. You control a party of adventurers who travel the Realm, talk to NPCs in towns and castles, explore dungeons, and fight monsters as you seek to save the world from a terrible danger.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25%, Turn-Based Combat 24%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, RPG 8.8%, Story Rich 7.5%

Protect a noblewoman reckoning with unholy powers as she wards off the soul of the Demon King sealed inside her. Doubt your own companions, survive against unforgiving hordes of monsters. But beware; every choice has consequences in this epic JRPG adventure of betrayal, romance & self-acceptance.

Why similar: JRPG 33.2%, Party-Based RPG 27.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, Story Rich 10%, RPG 5.9%

A classic RPG with visual novel elements, turn-based combat, and exploration. Play as the slave Oretti as she explores the dark corners of Jerez. Survive its dangers, battle monsters in the arena, and shape her fate through the choices you make.

Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, Turn-Based Combat 22.6%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Story Rich 8.2%, RPG 7.6%

《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 37.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, RPG 11.5%, Exploration 11.1%, 2D 5.5%

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: RPG 63.4%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 17%

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: Turn-Based Combat 25.5%, JRPG 18.1%, Party-Based RPG 16.8%, Lore-Rich 10.6%, Story Rich 9.9%

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: JRPG 29%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, RPG 18.8%, Exploration 9.4%, Story Rich 9.3%

Gales of Nayeli is a Grid-Based Strategy RPG featuring 40+ playable characters. Follow Nayeli as she travels across Iuven on her way to face the tyrant, Bloodlust. Along the way, she will meet victims of Bloodlust’s reign lead the last charge against a darkness that echoes across time and space.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 34.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, RPG 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

Follow in the Legendary Hero's footsteps in a traditional, turn-based JRPG. Gather companions, explore the world, and ascend the throne!

Why similar: JRPG 24.7%, Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, RPG 7.2%

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: RPG 28%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Story Rich 16.1%, Fantasy 11.2%, Casual 7.9%

Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. Your city is suffering from the attack of unknown monsters. You must save your people and become a heroic princess.

Why similar: Isometric 37%, Exploration 16.9%, RPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Fantasy 8.2%

Disciples: Liberation is a mature, dark fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat. Liberate the land of Nevendaar and uncover the endless stories hidden within this richly detailed world where every decision has a consequence, and every wrong move could be deadly.

Why similar: Isometric 28%, Turn-Based Combat 26.7%, Female Protagonist 21%, RPG 14.5%, Story Rich 9.8%

A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Why similar: Turn-Based 17.1%, JRPG 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, RPG 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%

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 48.9%, Adventure 18.4%, Casual 18%, Indie 14.7%

A retro-inspired turn-based strategy. Conquer your way across a war-ravaged world to forge a new empire and impart an unprecedented era of peace!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.8%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, RPG 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Retro 10.3%