- #1 巴哈姆特1-REMAKE(BAHAMUT1-REMAKE)
97% matchVery Positive95% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: 王韋Pub: RMAsia
Windows
In this land where magic and crisis intersect, a blue-haired boy fearlessly joins the ranks of adventurers with the ambition of defeating the legendary Dragon God Bahamut. Facing countless trials and challenges of fate, he will uncover the hidden truth and embark on his own destiny journey.
Why similar: RTS 21.4%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, RPG 12.6%, JRPG 11.9%, Combat 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to the seed game, offering the essential backstory and similar 2D tactical RPG mechanics.
- #2 The Tenth Line
96% matchVery Positive83% of 151 reviews2017
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A console-style RPG featuring a colorful cast of characters, unique battle and level-up systems, quick 2D platforming action, and an original, fantastical story about friendship, faith, and finding your place in the world.
Why similar: Dragons 50.3% ★, JRPG 21.5%, RPG 9.8%, Story Rich 7.1%, 2D Platformer 5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique 2D JRPG that blends platforming elements with a deep, story-rich narrative and dragon-themed lore.
- #3 8-Bit Adventures 2
96% 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: JRPG 44.9%, RPG 24.9%, Story Rich 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, 2D 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic JRPG feel with a modern, story-rich approach that mirrors the charm of the seed game.
- #4 Dragon Spirits 2
95% matchVery Positive88% of 180 reviews2024
Dev: FHNBHJPub: 2P Games
Windows
In this modern urban-themed RPG, you can collect 80+ different dragon spirits, experiment with skill setups, assemble teams, and devise strategies to build your dragon spirit squad. Adventure through the virtual spaces in Metapolis, and uncover the conspiracy behind it all.
Why similar: Dragons 71.4% ★, RPG 17.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fellow indie RPG that shares the dragon-centric theme and tactical combat focus found in the Bahamut series.
- #5 The Nameless: Slay Dragon
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,994 reviews2024
Dev: The Nameless EpicPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Nameless: Slay Dragon is like a mix of CRPG and JRPG. In short - how to slay the immensely powerful and cunning evil dragon? You will play as a young man having a bloody feud with a dragon, and face powerful, sinister and tricky enemies with friends....
Why similar: Dragons 36.6% ★, JRPG 18.5%, RPG 17.5%, CRPG 16.7%, Story Rich 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on dragon-slaying themes and tactical combat within a dark fantasy setting.
- #6 Chained Echoes
94% 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: RPG 41.5%, JRPG 39.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Story Rich 5.4%, 2D 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical turn-based combat with a complex, story-driven narrative in a beautifully crafted 2D world.
- #7 Crystal Story II
93% matchVery Positive95% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Lanstrash
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 46.8%, RPG 31.9%, Story Rich 16%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie JRPG that offers a similar blend of turn-based combat and lighthearted adventure.
- #8 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 43.6%, RPG 24.4%, Story Rich 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, 2D 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the pixel-art JRPG genre that features engaging turn-based combat and a sprawling fantasy world.
- #9 FINAL FANTASY II
92% matchVery Positive82% of 3,287 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 60.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 45.1%, RPG 29.4%, Magic 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, 2D 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG that serves as a foundational inspiration for many of the tropes found in the seed game.
- #10 CrossCode
91% matchVery Positive93% of 17,943 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: RPG 34.7%, JRPG 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Story Rich 13.3%, 2D 6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast-paced 2D action RPG experience that shares the intensity and exploration elements of the seed game.
- #11 Dragon Spirits
90% matchVery Positive86% of 337 reviews2023
Dev: FHNBHJPub: indienova
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
While constantly working on a video game without any rest, a college student who's about to graduate quietly slipped into slumber several times. In those lucid dreams, he found himself in the game he was working on, the fantasy world of Dragon Spirits.
Why similar: Dragons 50.4% ★, JRPG 19.6%, RPG 17.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: The first entry in the Dragon Spirits series, providing the foundational creature-collecting and tactical RPG gameplay.
- #12 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
89% 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: JRPG 44%, RPG 25.7%, Story Rich 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, 2D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent example of an RPGMaker-style game that elevates the genre with strong writing and classic exploration.
- #13 Beloved Rapture
89% matchVery Positive84% of 262 reviews2024
Dev: Rapturous StudioPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Beloved Rapture is an indie jRPG inspired by the classics. Explore beautiful landscapes, fight in turn-based battles, and uncover many secrets. This mid-length adventure balances both an intimate coming of age story, and larger threats looming over the troubled kingdom.
Why similar: Dragons 38.4% ★, JRPG 23.6%, RPG 13%, Combat 9.8%, Story Rich 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art fantasy RPG that focuses on exploration and turn-based combat in a charming 2D world.
- #14 Vestaria Saga II: The Sacred Sword of Silvanister
88% matchVery Positive89% of 253 reviews2022
Dev: Vestaria ProjectPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Vestaria Saga II continues the adventures of Zade, bringing the tales of him and his companions to a thrilling, satisfying end. They will encounter allies both new and old while uncovering more mysteries behind the vile Margulites and their plan to plunge Vestaria into a new age of darkness.
Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Story Rich 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Magic 8.9%, 2D 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical RPG that appeals to players who enjoy the strategic combat elements of the seed game.
- #15 Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2
87% matchVery Positive97% of 372 reviews2023
Dev: CyberConnect2
Windows
The sequel to the captivating tale of Fuga: Melodies of Steel has arrived! This turn-based RPG is back with a ramped up battle system for more strategy, as well as a brand new event system that gives you more thrilling choices to affect your experience!
Why similar: JRPG 55.4%, RPG 34.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a tactical, turn-based RPG experience with a heavy emphasis on character relationships and story.
- #16 Cosmic Star Heroine
86% 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 62.3%, RPG 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Story Rich 3.8%, 2D 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, turn-based combat and a narrative-heavy structure that appeals to fans of classic JRPGs.
- #17 Eternal Senia
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,040 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: RPG 44.7%, JRPG 31.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, 2D 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action RPG with a strong focus on story and emotional character development.
- #18 Light Fairytale Episode 2
86% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: miyu.works
Windows · Mac · Linux
A turn-based JRPG series featuring a modern presentation with a classic core. Episode 2 resumes the adventure right after the last cliffhanger. Play once more as Haru as he uncovers the mysteries of the cold 'Deeplands', meeting with a mysterious silver haired girl along the way.
Why similar: JRPG 43.7%, RPG 26.1%, CRPG 18.8%, Story Rich 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: An episodic JRPG that captures the aesthetic and combat feel of 90s-era console RPGs.
- #19 Riviera: The Promised Land
84% matchVery Positive90% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Sting
Windows
The long-awaited "Riviera: The Promised Land" is back with many added features for easier play! The story unfolds like flipping through a picture book with various variations of music color the adventure. Let's set out on the journey to protect Riviera from the devastation of the "The Retribution."
Why similar: JRPG 39.1%, RPG 25.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique 2D tactical JRPG that emphasizes character-driven storytelling and strategic positioning.
- #20 Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,431 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
Why similar: JRPG 37%, RPG 24.4%, CRPG 13.8%, Story Rich 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for classic 2D JRPGs, featuring deep party management and epic storytelling.
- #21 Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess
84% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Join Kururu on her journey to find true love and experience the charm of Rhapsody II's storybook adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 36.2%, RPG 24.9%, Combat 10.2%, Medieval 8.5%, Magic 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming JRPG that blends musical elements with classic party-based exploration.
- #22 Skyborn
83% 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: RPGMaker 50.9% ★, RPG 28%, JRPG 17.1%, Story Rich 2.1%, Pixel Graphics 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded RPGMaker title known for its polished narrative and steampunk-fantasy world.
- #23 OMORI
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,619 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Story Rich 27.6%, JRPG 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, 2D 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply story-rich RPG that uses unique combat mechanics and a surreal 2D aesthetic to tell an impactful story.
- #24 Shining Plume 2
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore a new, larger world, full of secrets and hidden locations in this direct sequel to Shining Plume featuring 3 different endings!
Why similar: RPGMaker 55.4% ★, RPG 44.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that provides a casual yet engaging adventure experience similar to the seed game.
- #25 OneShot
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 62,700 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: Story Rich 42.8%, Pixel Graphics 23.3%, RPG 23.2%, 2D 7.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: While less combat-focused, it shares the intimate, narrative-driven indie spirit that makes the seed game special.
- #26 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
77% matchVery Positive89% of 2,508 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unravel the mysteries of the past in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world.
Why similar: Dragons 35.8% ★, JRPG 26.6%, RPG 17.7%, Combat 12.1%, Story Rich 3.8%
- #27 Breath of Death VII
81% 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 67%, RPG 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, 2D 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired JRPG that keeps combat snappy and the story focused on humorous, classic tropes.
- #28 EXCALIBURIAN!!
78% matchVery Positive93% of 269 reviews2021
Dev: Majd Rouhana
Windows
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 47.2%, RPG 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Magic 6.2%, 2D 6%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D JRPG that offers nonlinear exploration and classic turn-based combat mechanics.
- #29 Labyronia RPG 2
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 702 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 67.6% ★, RPG 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 4%, 2D 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPGMaker adventure that focuses on anime-inspired storytelling and traditional turn-based combat.
- #30 Dragon Fantasy: The Volumes of Westeria
81% matchPositive81% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: MutekiPub: Choice Provisions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Experience an all-new old adventure! Fight your way through hordes of strange, silly, and scary monsters! Explore the caves, castles, and dungeons of an ancient evil! Meet warriors, princes, pirates, zombies, and crazy old woodsmen in a huge world of epic retro adventure!
Why similar: RPG 56%, JRPG 44%
Why You'll Like It: Directly addresses the dragon-themed fantasy requirement with a classic 8-bit style RPG experience.
- #31 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
75% matchVery Positive85% of 1,846 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagination of the first two legendary adventures in The Erdrick Trilogy, brought together in one package.
Why similar: RPG 39.4%, Combat 21.8%, JRPG 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Magic 11.8%
- #32 Dragon's Wake
78% matchVery Positive88% of 431 reviews2015
Dev: Brainbox Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dragon's Wake is a 2D Adventure Platformer where a fledgling dragon hatches into a world in which the extermination of dragons at the hands of a mysterious black knight is already underway.
Why similar: Dragons 88.6% ★, Story Rich 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.1%, 2D 2.6%
- #33 Dragon Spirits 2 : Prologue
76% matchVery Positive97% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: FHNBHJ
Windows
In this modern urban-themed RPG, you can collect 80+ different dragon spirits, experiment with skill setups, assemble teams, and devise strategies to build your dragon spirit squad. Adventure through the virtual spaces in Metapolis, and uncover the conspiracy behind it all.
Why similar: Dragons 54.9% ★, JRPG 20.9%, RPG 13.5%, Story Rich 7.3%, 2D 2.6%
- #34 Breath of Fire IV
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 506 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Master an array of skills and magic to unlock strategic victories in battle as you go head to head with unique enemies using powerful "Dragon Transformations" and combo actions! Follow the intertwining stories of Ryu and Fou-Lu to their thrilling conclusion in this classic RPG adventure.
Why similar: JRPG 44.5%, RPG 41.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Magic 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #35 刻印战记2：七圣英雄
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Lycian Studio
Windows
" Countermark2 Saga: Seven Sacred Heroes" is a 2D tactical strategy game and the sequel to "Countermark Saga Frozen sword." The game tells the adventurous story of a modern-day youth who travels through time.
Why similar: RPG 33.6%, Drama 23.2%, Story Rich 13.7%, Magic 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%
- #36 LUNAR Remastered Collection
72% matchVery Positive92% of 596 reviews2025
Dev: ASHIBI Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Dive into the enchanting worlds of LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete and LUNAR 2: Eternal Blue Complete! Tag along on Alex and Hiro's quests and challenge enemies like the Magic Emperor and God of Destruction to save the world from dire peril in two adventures set 1000 years apart from each other!
Why similar: JRPG 38%, RPG 21.7%, Dragons 18.6% ★, Combat 5.9%, Magic 5.5%
- #37 Valiant: Resurrection
77% 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: RPGMaker 48.7% ★, RPG 39.7%, Story Rich 11.6%
- #38 Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
73% matchVery Positive83% of 17,028 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 39.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story.
Why similar: Dragons 49.5% ★, JRPG 26.9%, RPG 19.4%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #39 Xuan-Yuan Sword 2
73% matchVery Positive86% of 294 reviews2021
Dev: DOMO StudioPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
*** This game doesn't support English *** 自盘古开天辟地后，女娲神创造了人族与魔族，因性格与外表的不同，两族常起冲突。后来人类铸造了一把神器——轩辕剑，企图彻底解决两族间的战争。持有此剑的侠士带领人类与魔族战得两败俱伤。十七年后，主角离开教他仙法多年的师父下山历练，面对这世上的纷争，期待一个能让自己活跃的舞台……
Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, RPG 21.3%, CRPG 17.1%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Medieval 8.6%
- #40 Ashes of Immortality II
76% matchMixed47% of 57 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 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 55.3% ★, RPG 44.7%
- #41 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
70% matchVery Positive94% of 368 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, RPG 24.8%, Story Rich 12%, Drama 7.9%, Magic 6.7%
- #42 Divinity II: Developer's Cut
73% matchVery Positive85% of 5,238 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Why similar: Dragons 59% ★, RPG 28%, Medieval 4.5%, Magic 3.8%, Story Rich 2.6%
- #43 Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
71% matchVery Positive98% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Starvania StudioPub: Soft Source
Windows
Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.
Why similar: Story Rich 73.6%, 2D 20.3%, Singleplayer 6.1%
- #44 The Dragons' Twilight
74% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: G. A. Williams
Windows
Classic 90's Style Turn-Based RPG. All of the feels with minimal grind!
Why similar: Dragons 42.8% ★, JRPG 14.4%, RPG 14.3%, CRPG 12.2%, Medieval 4.6%
- #45 花园魔三国2 -The Sacrificial Girl of the Fantasy 3 Kingdoms 2-
71% matchVery Positive90% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: selenophobiaPub: 2P Games
Windows
本作舞台将会发生在曹魏的大陆，数十个全新的人物将会登场，因此即使是没玩过前作的玩家也不会有困扰~ 而且后期可以驾驭飞龙自由飞行在大陆上! 本作除了主线剧情外~支线可以达成和女主角的恋爱结局哦~
Why similar: JRPG 40.8%, RPG 26%, Story Rich 14.7%, Magic 11.2%, 2D 5.5%
- #46 Wayblazer Dämmerung
68% matchMixed67% of 247 reviews2026
Dev: EushullyPub: Shiravune
Windows
After 25 years, Eushully's expansive JRPG universe opens its doors to the world with a sprawling party-based adventure. Quest across the land, unravel a web of corruption, and dismantle monsters for their precious parts to commission powerful weapons and revitalize the kingdom's struggling trade!
Why similar: JRPG 35.2%, Dragons 33.6% ★, RPG 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 4%, Medieval 3.9%
- #47 再刷一把2：金色传说
70% matchMixed44% of 2,808 reviews2024
Dev: 滑稽工作室
Windows
A few days ago, a bright meteor streak across of the sky, the golden light lit up the whole sky. The color of golden symbolizes wealth, power, strength, sacredness and happiness, has attracted countless adventurers, including you, on the adventurous journey for this reason...
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Medieval 11.8%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #48 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
69% matchVery Positive81% of 2,026 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Why similar: JRPG 47%, RPG 29.6%, Drama 12%, Story Rich 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #49 Gears of Dragoon: Fragments of a New Era
69% matchVery Positive82% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: NinetailPub: JAST
Windows
Dungeon crawl through a magical JRPG world. Turn-based battles, waifu romance, and visual novel choices await!
Why similar: JRPG 47.8%, RPG 32.2%, Medieval 10.7%, 2D 5.6%, Story Rich 3.5%
- #50 Dragon Cliff
69% matchVery Positive89% of 8,115 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 64.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Why similar: RPG 71.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, JRPG 11.5%, 2D 2.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #51 Tales Across Time
71% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Tales Across Time is a story-driven RPG experience from the creator of 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey. It uses the classic short-story format to tell the tale of three different characters...
Why similar: RPGMaker 39.5% ★, RPG 30.7%, JRPG 15.8%, Story Rich 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #52 FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
72% matchMixed63% of 664 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 56.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Now enhanced for Windows PC.
Why similar: JRPG 45.4%, RPG 29.5%, Story Rich 13.3%, Magic 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
- #53 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
66% matchVery Positive93% of 4,601 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Why similar: JRPG 62.8%, RPG 16.2%, Story Rich 10.2%, Medieval 9.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #54 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
64% matchVery Positive94% of 16,218 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Why similar: JRPG 45.6%, RPG 31.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Magic 4%
- #55 Tower of the Dragon
66% matchVery Positive99% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: ZeroHP
Windows
Tower of the Dragon is a story-driven, turn-based combat RPG. Treasures and secrets lie in the mysterious tower which appeared after the death of a young dragon.
Why similar: RPG 58.5%, RPGMaker 23.5% ★, Story Rich 9.7%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #56 Chosen 2
70% matchMixed62% of 293 reviews2017
Dev: Little Big LeePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Chosen 2 is a heroic RPG sequel to Chosen.
Why similar: RPGMaker 61% ★, RPG 39%
- #57 Soma Union
68% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Torch60
Windows
Having fallen to a great calamity a second time, it's up to Zero and their friends to put Soma back together! What is on your horizon is for you to decide...
Why similar: JRPG 48.4%, RPG 32%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, 2D 5.1%, Story Rich 3.1%
- #58 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
63% matchVery Positive93% of 723 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
BRAVELY DEFAULT returns in HD! Relive the tale of the warriors of light. Enjoy strategic battles and over 20 different jobs. Plus modern gameplay enhancements and all-new minigames. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.
Why similar: RPG 35.4%, JRPG 35.2%, Drama 11.8%, Medieval 8.6%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #59 The Rewinder 2
66% matchMixed64% of 425 reviews2025
Dev: MistyMountainStudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
The Rewinder 2 is an action adventure game inspired by eastern mythology. Explore cursed villages, dungeons. Unlock new skills and meet all sorts of ghosts and monsters.
Why similar: Story Rich 36.8%, RPG 33.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #60 Way Back Witness
67% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2021
Dev: 青椒
Windows
《归路：见证 》是一款架空世界回合制RPG游戏。 玩家将在这本不属于自己的世界内，见证忒瑞阴德上的悲欢离合，是是非非。 在冒险和旅行中，踏上那条注定不平凡的归路。
Why similar: RPGMaker 35.9% ★, RPG 20.8%, Drama 13.3%, Story Rich 11.3%, JRPG 9.1%
