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Rise Against Ruin - Unite a party of League of Legends Champions, explore Bilgewater and set sail for the Shadow Isles to uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist in this immersive turn-based RPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 40.1%, RPG 22.5%, JRPG 10.5%, Turn-Based 8.4%, Fantasy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game features nearly identical turn-based combat mechanics and a similar comic-book-inspired aesthetic.

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 27.2%, Turn-Based Combat 23.8%, JRPG 23.6%, Turn-Based 18.4%, Fantasy 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This modern JRPG masterpiece captures the spirit of classic turn-based games with a polished, tactical combat system and a sprawling world.

Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck choosing from over 100 unique punch-cards!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 39.3%, Turn-Based 24.2%, RPG 19.3%, Fantasy 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines a charming, stylized art direction with a unique card-based turn-based combat system that feels fresh and tactical.

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%, Turn-Based Combat 24.8%, RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its fast-paced, tactical turn-based combat and retro-inspired aesthetic, it captures the same energy as classic JRPGs.

Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 38.3%, RPG 35.5%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Fantasy 5.7%, Isometric 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, tactical turn-based RPG that focuses on party customization and strategic positioning in combat.

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: JRPG 27.6%, Turn-Based Combat 25.4%, RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful HD-2D art style and a deep, strategic turn-based combat system that rewards party management.

Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Turn-Based 26%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Fantasy 5.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a humorous, party-based tactical experience with deep dungeon-crawling elements and turn-based combat.

Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.8%, JRPG 23.3%, RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An ambitious JRPG that features a large open world and a tactical combat system with environmental interactions.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.

Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, Turn-Based Combat 29.8%, RPG 20.7%, Fantasy 6.2%, Turn-Based 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic JRPGs, it offers a massive cast of characters and traditional turn-based party combat.

Deep Sky Derelicts is an original combination of turn-based strategy and RPG, enriched with tactical card combat and popular roguelike elements. Explore derelict alien ships, fight, loot and upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic style.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.5%, RPG 24.8%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Comic Book 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends a distinct comic-book art style with turn-based dungeon crawling and card-based combat mechanics.

Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 34.6%, JRPG 24.3%, RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based 11.3%, Fantasy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a gorgeous hand-drawn art style, this game uses time-manipulation mechanics to add a unique twist to turn-based combat.

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Turn-Based Combat 35.3%, JRPG 10%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines platforming exploration with a unique, real-time turn-based combat system and a vibrant, hand-drawn aesthetic.

Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.

Why similar: JRPG 34%, Turn-Based Combat 30.9%, RPG 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Fantasy 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A melancholic JRPG that stays true to the roots of the genre with classic turn-based mechanics and a focused narrative.

Earthlock is an indie developed, adventure RPG inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, with a fresh take on turn based combat and character progression.

Why similar: RPG 29.1%, Turn-Based Combat 25.7%, JRPG 16.5%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based RPG that focuses on character bonds and strategic combat in a unique fantasy setting.

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 37.7%, RPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Fantasy 8.5%, Turn-Based 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: With its hand-drawn art and traditional turn-based combat, this game provides a classic RPG experience with a modern polish.

Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.

Why similar: RPG 38.6%, Turn-Based 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Fantasy 12.5%, Atmospheric 4%

Why You'll Like It: This game is renowned for its beautiful, painterly art style and a unique turn-based combat system that emphasizes timing.

The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut is the triumphant return of one of the most iconic RPG series of all-time. Delve into a tactically rich combat system that rewards creativity, solve puzzles to gain treasure and advantages, and discover a beautifully crafted world.

Why similar: RPG 59.4%, Turn-Based 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Fantasy 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic dungeon crawler, featuring first-person exploration and tactical turn-based combat.

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 Combat 29.5%, RPG 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Turn-Based 12%, Fantasy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on challenging dungeon exploration and party-based management with a distinct, dark visual style.

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 46.2%, JRPG 17.3%, RPG 14%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Fantasy 7%

Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.

Why similar: RPG 62.7%, Isometric 9.8%, Fantasy 9.2%, Loot 7.3%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action RPG that allows you to switch between characters, offering a unique tactical approach to combat.

Explore a breathtaking world floating above the clouds in this classic fantasy RPG. Battle an ancient vampire menace, forge powerful bonds with your companions, and experience the definitive Enhanced Edition packed with new content and improvements.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.6%, JRPG 23%, Turn-Based 17.5%, RPG 14.7%, Fantasy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines exploration-heavy gameplay with a classic JRPG feel and a charming, colorful world.

Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 43.6%, RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Fantasy 6.2%, Isometric 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a dark, story-rich narrative paired with challenging turn-based tactical combat.

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 38.6%, JRPG 29%, Turn-Based 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional JRPG that prioritizes character-driven storytelling and classic turn-based combat mechanics.

Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, JRPG 14.7%, RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling RPG that focuses on party building and tactical combat in a classic first-person perspective.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: RPG 59.1%, Isometric 9.3%, Fantasy 8%, Turn-Based 6.4%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, its tactical combat and party management will appeal to those who enjoy the strategic side of RPGs.

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.1%, JRPG 23%, Turn-Based 18%, RPG 15.9%, Fantasy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a charming world and a highly engaging turn-based combat system that rewards exploration and timing.

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: Turn-Based Combat 42.9%, JRPG 28.9%, RPG 17.6%, Fantasy 4.4%, Story Rich 3%

Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!

Why similar: JRPG 35.6%, RPG 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Turn-Based 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic JRPG is famous for its innovative combat system that heavily influenced many modern turn-based games.

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.5%, RPG 25.2%, Turn-Based 12%, Isometric 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: While action-oriented, its unique 'Planning Mode' offers a tactical, turn-based feel that rewards strategic thinking.

This is a retro 8-bit pixel-style RPG. The game features turn-based combat, inviting players to explore the unknown in a fantastical world.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 36.4%, RPG 30.6%, JRPG 28.2%, Story Rich 1.7%, Singleplayer 1%

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 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 23.3%, Turn-Based 20.9%, RPG 19.3%, Fantasy 3.4%

Survive strategic turn-based combat in this award-winning indie tactical RPG as you embark on an epic revenge quest in search of the long-lost Excalibur.

Why similar: RPG 53.2%, Turn-Based 20.4%, Fantasy 11%, Indie 5.4%, Story Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based RPG with a dark, comic-book-inspired aesthetic that emphasizes strategic positioning.

Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.

Why similar: RPG 49%, Turn-Based 29.9%, Fantasy 9.5%, Isometric 3.5%, Story Rich 1.8%

An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 42.2%, Turn-Based 23.1%, RPG 22.7%, Fantasy 9.1%, Indie 2.4%

The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive.

Why similar: RPG 42%, Turn-Based 20.7%, Fantasy 7.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)

Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Turn-Based 18.9%, RPG 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.6%, RPG 30.6%, Fantasy 9.7%, Isometric 8.5%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.5%, RPG 21.5%, JRPG 16.7%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Fantasy 4.7%

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: Turn-Based Combat 40.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, RPG 20.4%, Fantasy 8.8%, Story Rich 3.2%

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: Turn-Based Combat 44.4%, JRPG 24.6%, RPG 14.9%, Fantasy 8.9%, Story Rich 2.5%

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 46.1%, Turn-Based Combat 26.1%, Fantasy 9.1%, Isometric 7.4%, Indie 4.5%

A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 51.6%, RPG 26.3%, Turn-Based 17.5%, Atmospheric 1.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Turn-Based 36.2%, RPG 31.9%, Fantasy 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: RPG 65.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Fantasy 7.2%, Indie 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.5%

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: Turn-Based Combat 33.4%, JRPG 23.1%, RPG 17.4%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%

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 Combat 30%, JRPG 25.2%, Turn-Based 17.6%, RPG 15.4%, Fantasy 5.8%

Set sail to an undersea labyrinth in search of the Deep City of Armoroad! Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.6%, Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, JRPG 20.4%, RPG 19.2%, Fantasy 3.4%

Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.

Why similar: RPG 29.8%, JRPG 28.3%, Turn-Based Combat 23.7%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Fantasy 5.9%

Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.5%, Dungeon Crawler 26.7%, RPG 20.6%, JRPG 12.4%, Fantasy 4.4%

A charmingly quirky RPG where you catch and fuse spirits you fight, and layer by layer reveal deep, intricate lore. This single-player, turn-based RPG has a deceptively simple exterior, but within lie complexity and depth. It's light and it's dark, it's witty and it's silly, and it's one of a kind.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 37.9%, JRPG 35.3%, RPG 16.7%, Story Rich 3.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%

A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.6%, JRPG 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based 12.5%

Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

Why similar: RPG 76.4%, Indie 10.7%, Fantasy 5.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Adventure 2.4%

A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.

Why similar: RPG 40%, Turn-Based 23%, JRPG 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Indie 3.9%

In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.

Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Fantasy 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Indie 8.6%, Singleplayer 4.9%

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: Turn-Based Combat 40.8%, JRPG 27.3%, RPG 16.7%, Fantasy 7.4%, Story Rich 2.8%

TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.6%, JRPG 24.2%, Turn-Based 20.7%, RPG 16.4%, Atmospheric 3.6%

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: RPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Combat 24.5%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Fantasy 5.6%

The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics.

Why similar: RPG 47.1%, Dungeon Crawler 34.6%, Turn-Based 9%, Fantasy 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%