- #1 CHRONO TRIGGER®
97% matchVery Positive88% of 12,795 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Why similar: JRPG 38.9%, Time Travel 13.4% ★, Classic 13% ★, RPG 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 9%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor and spiritual sibling to Chrono Cross, it offers an essential time-traveling narrative and iconic turn-based combat.
- #2 FINAL FANTASY IX
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,547 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
Why similar: JRPG 36.6%, Classic 12.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, RPG 8.3%, Story Rich 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the whimsical, character-focused fantasy aesthetic and emotional depth that made Chrono Cross so memorable.
- #3 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
96% matchVery Positive93% of 11,475 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.
Why similar: JRPG 40.3%, Party-Based RPG 25.9%, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 7.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A polished, epic party-based adventure that excels in world-building and character-driven storytelling.
- #4 Sea of Stars
95% 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 30.6%, Party-Based RPG 25.7%, Nostalgia 10.7% ★, RPG 8.5%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This modern title perfectly captures the whimsical exploration and turn-based magic of the Chrono series.
- #5 FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
94% matchVery Positive89% of 22,290 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
Why similar: JRPG 41.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Classic 9.9% ★, RPG 9.9%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, emotional story with a strong focus on world-building and evolving character relationships.
- #6 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
94% matchVery Positive93% of 3,839 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
Why similar: JRPG 61.9%, RPG 19%, Story Rich 8.3%, Fantasy 5.2%, Sci-fi 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends sci-fi and fantasy themes with a massive cast of recruitable characters and deep party-based mechanics.
- #7 Chained Echoes
93% 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: JRPG 43.3%, RPG 23%, Party-Based RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%, Story Rich 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to 90s JRPGs that features a complex, world-spanning narrative and strategic turn-based combat.
- #8 SaGa Frontier Remastered
92% matchVery Positive92% of 626 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character!
Why similar: JRPG 40.9%, Party-Based RPG 26.8%, RPG 15%, Soundtrack 5.1% ★, Drama 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features multiple protagonists and non-linear storytelling that encourages players to explore different paths and perspectives.
- #9 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,425 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 41.3%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 7.2%, Drama 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a massive roster of recruitable characters, echoing the party-building depth and variety of Chrono Cross.
- #10 LIVE A LIVE
91% matchVery Positive86% of 860 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The legend is alive! LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought alive in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.
Why similar: JRPG 66.1%, RPG 20.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Adventure 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features multiple protagonists and time-traveling narratives that mirror the multi-perspective structure of Chrono Cross.
- #11 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
90% matchVery Positive89% of 9,584 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 50.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 41.3%, RPG 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Story Rich 6.8%, Party-Based RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features an expansive world and a complex, political story that rewards deep exploration and tactical combat.
- #12 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
89% matchVery Positive86% of 16,380 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 49.5%, RPG 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique multi-perspective narrative structure across a sprawling, beautifully rendered world.
- #13 FINAL FANTASY VI
88% matchVery Positive92% of 4,530 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, Nostalgia 13.8% ★, RPG 11.8%, Exploration 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of storytelling with a large ensemble cast and a world-altering narrative that remains a genre benchmark.
- #14 Legend of Mana
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,230 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
The HD Remaster of Legend of Mana is coming to Steam. Meet a colorful cast of characters, use the unique "Land Make" System to build the World Map, and square off against fearsome monsters in the vibrant world of Fa’Diel.
Why similar: JRPG 35.7%, Party-Based RPG 30.9%, RPG 10.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Magic 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, non-linear world-building mechanic and a distinct, painterly art style that rewards exploration.
- #15 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,143 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 74.0 hrsMean: 85.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: JRPG 35.9%, Party-Based RPG 25.7%, RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive, interconnected narrative experience with a huge, diverse cast of characters.
- #16 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
87% matchVery Positive85% of 2,582 reviews2015
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 45.9%, RPG 13.2%, Classic 11.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure-focused JRPG with a strong emphasis on character interactions and vibrant world exploration.
- #17 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
86% matchVery Positive81% of 1,985 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 25.9 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 45.7%, RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Story Rich 7.2%, Drama 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style JRPG with deep party customization and a charming, traditional world to explore.
- #18 I am Setsuna
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,689 reviews2016
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 52.5%, RPG 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 6.8%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A melancholic, piano-driven JRPG that pays homage to the classic era of the genre with a focus on atmosphere.
- #19 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,262 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, RPG 18%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Classic 8.8% ★, Story Rich 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a complex, dream-like narrative and a unique junction system for party growth that rewards experimentation.
- #20 Tales of Symphonia
83% matchVery Positive85% of 5,091 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.
Why similar: JRPG 48.4%, RPG 11.9%, Classic 9.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential party-based adventure with a heavy focus on character bonds and world-saving stakes.
- #21 Romancing SaGa 3™
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 525 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The celebrated RPG classic comes West for the first time! Experience a brand-new HD remaster of the legendary 1995 RPG masterpiece introducing optimised graphics, a new dungeon to explore, new scenarios and a new game+ function.
Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, Party-Based RPG 15.3%, RPG 9.3%, Classic 7.6% ★, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a non-linear approach to JRPG storytelling with many different characters to choose from, each with unique story arcs.
- #22 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,531 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: JRPG 65.1%, RPG 20.8%, Story Rich 7.2%, Turn-Based Combat 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on branching narrative paths and political intrigue that mirror the complex, choice-driven nature of Chrono Cross.
- #23 FINAL FANTASY III
80% matchVery Positive93% of 2,621 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 70.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 31.5%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, Nostalgia 15.5% ★, RPG 10.4%, Magic 6.1%
- #24 FINAL FANTASY IV
79% matchVery Positive91% of 2,788 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 67.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, Party-Based RPG 25.6%, RPG 9.3%, Exploration 7.3%, Nostalgia 6.2% ★
- #25 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: Denneko YuugiPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Join Cram, Cronos, Retla, and Esty as they discover the secrets behind the great ruins that lie beneath their feet in this combo-based, action packed indie RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 32.3%, Party-Based RPG 26.3%, RPG 8.2%, Story Rich 6.8%, Magic 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A niche JRPG that blends visual novel elements with turn-based combat and a distinct party-based focus.
- #26 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
81% matchVery Positive84% of 3,133 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 39.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Why similar: JRPG 45%, RPG 14.1%, Classic 10.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #27 FINAL FANTASY II
78% matchVery Positive82% of 3,198 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 60.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 29.2%, Party-Based RPG 25.4%, Nostalgia 9.7% ★, RPG 9.5%, Exploration 7.1%
- #28 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
75% matchVery Positive89% of 2,337 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 16.4 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: JRPG 31.1%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, Time Travel 13% ★, Nostalgia 12.9% ★, RPG 10.4%
- #29 FINAL FANTASY
76% matchVery Positive95% of 7,995 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 27%, Party-Based RPG 21.8%, Nostalgia 13.3% ★, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 5.9%
- #30 FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
79% matchMixed58% of 6,164 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It is no longer about facing destiny. Create a new future and change the world! Now enhanced for Windows PC.
Why similar: JRPG 43.5%, Time Travel 13% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, RPG 10%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #31 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
77% matchVery Positive82% of 3,505 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: JRPG 54.4%, RPG 20%, Classic 11.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #32 FINAL FANTASY V
75% matchVery Positive89% of 2,300 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 80.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 35.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, RPG 18.3%, Exploration 5.5%, Magic 4.9%
- #33 FINAL FANTASY VIII
76% matchVery Positive88% of 9,358 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...
Why similar: JRPG 49.5%, RPG 12.2%, Classic 12.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Story Rich 4.7%
- #34 LUNAR Remastered Collection
72% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2025
Dev: ASHIBI Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 41%, Nostalgia 18.3% ★, RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%, Magic 5.8%
- #35 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
71% matchVery Positive94% of 15,937 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 36.4 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 36.9%, Party-Based RPG 26.2%, RPG 12.5%, Story Rich 6.7%, Turn-Based Combat 4.8%
- #36 FINAL FANTASY VII
77% matchMixed57% of 858 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Still beloved by legions of fans to this day, the enduring masterpiece FINAL FANTASY VII comes to Steam®, with a number of extra features included! An epic adventure beyond imagination, and a battle for the fate of the planet, brought back to life.
Why similar: JRPG 31.4%, Party-Based RPG 26.2%, RPG 17%, Exploration 6.3%, Magic 4.5%
- #37 The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,032 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 53.6 hrsMean: 63.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The Special Support Section is back with more members and more cases to solve! How will this rag-tag group deal with the oncoming threats to Crossbell’s political stability while maintaining their team’s foundation?
Why similar: JRPG 49.4%, RPG 17.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%
- #38 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
72% matchVery Positive91% of 3,137 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.7 hrsMean: 68.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Why similar: JRPG 42%, RPG 27.5%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Story Rich 8.6%, Anime 4%
- #39 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
73% matchVery Positive94% of 10,221 reviews2014
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
Why similar: JRPG 53.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, RPG 9.9%, Story Rich 9%, Classic 4.6% ★
- #40 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,153 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Why similar: JRPG 39.2%, Party-Based RPG 32.2%, RPG 16.7%, Drama 2.9%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #41 ANOTHER EDEN
73% matchMixed68% of 2,011 reviews2021
Dev: WFS, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 185.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
[Single player JRPG] Take your cat on a time-traveling adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 29.4%, Time Travel 16.7% ★, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, RPG 8.3%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #42 SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 305 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With the fate of the world uncertain, follow the journey of Urpina, Taria, Balmaint, and Leonard as they call on their might and set out to carve a new future. Take charge and shape your own adventure with ultimate freedom of choice.
Why similar: JRPG 31.8%, RPG 15.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Drama 6.3%, Magic 5.9%
- #43 FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
74% matchMixed62% of 658 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 55.1 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 33.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.7%, RPG 10.7%, Story Rich 7.1%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #44 8-Bit Adventures 2
70% matchVery Positive95% of 302 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 31.2%, Party-Based RPG 25.5%, RPG 8.6%, Story Rich 7.8%, Soundtrack 6.7% ★
- #45 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
67% matchVery Positive93% of 4,501 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 47%, Party-Based RPG 33%, RPG 6.2%, Story Rich 5.8%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #46 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
70% matchVery Positive95% of 5,775 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Why similar: JRPG 49.6%, Great Soundtrack 12%, RPG 11.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Anime 4.8%
- #47 Digimon Story Time Stranger
66% matchVery Positive90% of 20,446 reviews2025
Dev: Media.Vision Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.
Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, Party-Based RPG 25.9%, Time Travel 14.3% ★, RPG 11.3%, Fantasy 4.3%
- #48 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
69% matchVery Positive95% of 2,450 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Half a year after Trails in the Sky SC, Father Kevin Graham takes on a routine mission on behalf of the Septian Church. He and his partner are then plunged into a realm that follows an unnaturally strict set of rules and is as intent to open old wounds as it is to keep them behind closed doors.
Why similar: JRPG 47.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, RPG 14.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Anime 3.9%
- #49 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
67% matchVery Positive94% of 357 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 32.5%, Party-Based RPG 29.5%, RPG 10.8%, Story Rich 7.7%, Turn-Based Combat 5.9%
- #50 DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,697 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Party-Based RPG 21.6%, Nostalgia 14.6% ★, RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #51 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: JRPG 25.1%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
- #52 Persona 4 Golden
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 83,940 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Story Rich 8.1%, RPG 7.5%
- #53 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,419 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 53.0 hrsMean: 74.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The long awaited finale to the epic engulfing a continent comes to a head in the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga!
Why similar: JRPG 42.7%, RPG 24%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, Anime 4.5%
- #54 GRANDIA HD Remaster
68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,678 reviews2019
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., LtdPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
Why similar: JRPG 43.1%, RPG 24.5%, Classic 12.9% ★, Adventure 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%
- #55 Cosmic Star Heroine
69% 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 61.2%, RPG 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Sci-fi 6.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.2%
- #56 FINAL FANTASY® XIII
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 19,183 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Why similar: JRPG 53.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, RPG 10.8%, Story Rich 6.7%, Fantasy 6.5%
