Games Like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28%, JRPG 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylish fantasy setting, deeply characterized party, ambitious story, and press-turn battles make it one of the closest modern RPG companions to Expedition 33.

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 35.3%, Story Rich 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This dark, early-20th-century European RPG pairs a richly atmospheric setting and morally complex story with turn-based fights involving supernatural companions.

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 33.5%, RPG 11.5%, Story Rich 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Party-Based RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This polished party-based RPG combines a dark fantasy voyage, expressive characters, exploration, and a rewarding initiative-driven turn system.

Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.

Why similar: JRPG 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 20.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a somber, character-focused story, exceptional music, cinematic presentation, and stylish turn-based party combat.

Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.

Why similar: JRPG 43.8%, Story Rich 21.8%, RPG 19.6%, Fantasy 12.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A lavishly presented party RPG with modernized turn-based combat, an emotional globe-spanning quest, and a score by Nobuo Uematsu.

The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.

Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Party-Based RPG 18.4%, Story Rich 11.8%, RPG 11.5%, Action RPG 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its spectacular journey across a fantastical world, heartfelt party dynamics, and tactical action-command combat suit players seeking another lavish RPG adventure.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 38%, Story Rich 16%, RPG 14.3%, Character Customization 10.7%, Fantasy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its richly reactive world, memorable companions, dramatic fantasy stakes, and deeply tactical turn-based encounters offer an outstanding party-RPG alternative.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 46%, JRPG 17.2%, RPG 14%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Fantasy 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers visually striking fantasy dungeons, a compact party adventure, and robust turn-based combat built around character abilities and resource management.

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 Combat 26.1%, JRPG 25.6%, RPG 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 7.6%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its emotionally serious fantasy story, tightly designed party progression, exploration, and brisk turn-based combat make it a standout modern homage to JRPG classics.

Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23%, Great Soundtrack 22.7%, JRPG 19.3%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: Its highly stylized presentation, superb soundtrack, relationship-driven party story, and satisfying weakness-based combat make every encounter feel dramatic.

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 27.4%, JRPG 18.7%, Party-Based RPG 16.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Lore-Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features active-input turn-based attacks, a lovable traveling party, colorful exploration, and an evocative score, albeit in a more upbeat retro style.

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 28.2%, Turn-Based Combat 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its snowy, mournful atmosphere, sacrificial central premise, piano-led soundtrack, and classic Active Time Battle-inspired combat echo Expedition 33's melancholy.

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: Turn-Based Combat 29.8%, JRPG 23.2%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, Story Rich 10.1%, RPG 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic-feeling but beautifully modern party adventure with an enormous fantasy world, charming companions, and excellent turn-based battles.

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 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, RPG 10.9%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its gorgeous world, strong soundtrack, flexible job system, and polished break-and-boost combat reward thoughtful party-building and exploration.

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: Turn-Based Combat 26.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, JRPG 22%, Story Rich 11.3%, Fantasy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: FINAL FANTASY X offers a famously emotional pilgrimage story, a memorable party, striking fantasy locales, and highly strategic turn-based combat.

Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.2%, JRPG 20.8%, RPG 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its contemporary setting, it shares Expedition 33's heartfelt ensemble storytelling, cinematic drama, imaginative enemies, and modern turn-based battles.

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 25.9%, Turn-Based Combat 23.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Party-Based RPG 10.2%, RPG 10%

Why You'll Like It: This large-scale fantasy quest emphasizes recruiting allies, exploring varied regions, building a community, and traditional party-based turn combat.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.8%, JRPG 23.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.7%, RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its carefully built world, lovable party, long-form storytelling, and tactical turn-based battles make it an excellent choice for players who value RPG character journeys.

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: Great Soundtrack 25.1%, JRPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This beloved fantasy road trip balances whimsical beauty and profound melancholy through a superb party, memorable worldbuilding, and classic turn-based combat.

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Souls-like 38%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Story Rich 14.2%, Action RPG 10.3%, Exploration 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While action-focused rather than turn-based, its bleak Belle Époque-inspired city, haunting atmosphere, and stylized boss encounters strongly overlap with Expedition 33's aesthetic appeal.

An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.

Why similar: JRPG 19.3%, Story Rich 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Action RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic, mature fantasy epic delivers enormous spectacle, a powerful soundtrack, political tragedy, and character-driven drama, though with action 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 22.9%, JRPG 18.7%, Story Rich 11.8%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Fantasy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This indie fantasy RPG features a sweeping journey, party-focused storytelling, exploration across striking landscapes, and grid-based turn combat with real-time elements.

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 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 26.4%, RPG 13%, Story Rich 12.8%, Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational party RPG with an unforgettable emotional adventure, time-spanning world exploration, and fast, inventive turn-based battles.

Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.8%, Story Rich 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Fantasy 10.1%, Action RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its epic dark-fantasy campaign offers immense party customization, meaningful choices, dramatic mythic stakes, and optional turn-based tactical combat.

The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!

Why similar: JRPG 33.9%, RPG 16.2%, Action RPG 14.8%, Fantasy 11.4%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a story-rich urban fantasy setting, a mature ensemble cast, exploration, and hybrid real-time or turn-based combat options.

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 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, RPG 11.6%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its lively party banter, adventurous fantasy journey, and initiative system that lets players interrupt enemy actions make its combat especially engaging.

The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.6%, Story Rich 19.9%, Fantasy 16%, RPG 13.3%, Character Customization 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its elemental, highly interactive turn-based battles and richly reactive fantasy exploration make it ideal for players wanting deeper tactical freedom.

Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 36.3%, JRPG 26.6%, Story Rich 13%, Fantasy 11.1%, RPG 11%

Why You'll Like It: This emotional party journey centers on young companions facing wartime tragedy, with strategic turn-based battles and difficult narrative decisions.

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: Great Soundtrack 44.8%, RPG 19.7%, Fantasy 17.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its storybook presentation, poetic melancholy, beautiful music, and active-timeline turn system provide a shorter but very atmospheric fantasy RPG experience.

A grim RPG with card-based combat where nothing stays dead. Lead a party of survivors through a world undone by shattered Laws. Restore them and reshape the rules of the game, but be ready to face the consequences.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 25.1%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%

As the sole Summoner, save Umbra from a demon invasion by summoning 60 unique heroes. Engage in strategic, turn-based battles against 150+ monsters, explore 15 vast areas, and conquer challenging quests and colossal bosses. Your epic RPG journey awaits!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.7%, Party-Based RPG 18.6%, Souls-like 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Story Rich 7.8%

The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33%, JRPG 30.6%, Story Rich 20.2%, RPG 12%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylized European war setting, affecting squad relationships, strong soundtrack, and tactical hybrid battles offer a different but similarly dramatic RPG campaign.

Pyre is a party-based RPG from the creators of Bastion and Transistor. Lead your band of exiles to freedom through a series of mystical competitions in the Campaign, or challenge a friend to a fast-paced ritual showdown in the head-to-head Versus Mode.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 43.9%, Story Rich 16.5%, RPG 12.6%, Party-Based RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 7.3%

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: Turn-Based Combat 21.7%, RPG 15.1%, JRPG 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Party-Based RPG 10.1%

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: Great Soundtrack 32.4%, JRPG 26.6%, Story Rich 13.8%, RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%

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 27.1%, Turn-Based Combat 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Story Rich 12%, RPG 11.5%

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: Turn-Based Combat 30.7%, JRPG 26.6%, Story Rich 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, RPG 12.7%

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

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 25.7%, JRPG 18.4%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, RPG 9.3%

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: Turn-Based Combat 24%, JRPG 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.8%, RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 11.9%

Lead a party of relic hunters in an epic cRPG adventure set in a war-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world. Experiment with a tactical slo-mo and a modern combat system!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.1%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Story Rich 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Fantasy 9.4%

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 26.2%, JRPG 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 11%

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 24.2%, JRPG 16.4%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, Story Rich 9.3%

A turn-based RPG with deep character-driven combat, and a story written by Final Fantasy veterans. Finding yourself on the wrong side of the Crown, you and your companions must fight or perish. Build a team of mercenaries, forge alliances, and explore distant lands.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.9%, Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Story Rich 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, RPG 8.5%

On the eve of history's greatest war, eight unlikely heroes rise to challenge an empire and change the fate of a continent. Rise of the Third Power is a story-driven RPG of political intrigue, sacrifice, and revolution.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, JRPG 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 17%, Story Rich 8.7%, Fantasy 7.9%

Entropy is a tactical turn-based RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Assemble your party of mercenaries and forge your own path towards an expedition into hell to stop the demonic incursion. Choices you make along the way will determine the fate of your world.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Story Rich 13.6%, Post-apocalyptic 13.1%, Fantasy 11%

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 23.9%, JRPG 20.4%, Party-Based RPG 18%, Story Rich 12.3%, Fantasy 7.9%

In this turn-based RPG musical, join Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom. Experience turn-based combat like never before, where each battle is a musical performance with evolving combat conditions and genre-bending mashup attacks!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.7%, JRPG 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

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 22.3%, JRPG 21.1%, Lore-Rich 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 15.1%, Story Rich 12.9%

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.9%, Story Rich 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action RPG 11.5%, Fantasy 11%

As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Lore-Rich 19.6%, Story Rich 15%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%

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: JRPG 33%, Great Soundtrack 32.4%, RPG 26.5%, Fantasy 5.9%, Indie 2.2%

A squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and followers management, set in the expansive fantasy world of Zoria. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks. Every team member contributes to undertaken battles.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Story Rich 11.3%, Fantasy 9%

Lawless Lands is a dark medieval role-playing game featuring a grim setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a low-fantasy, apocalyptic world of epic proportions. Defy and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.1%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, JRPG 10%, Story Rich 9.9%

Deathbound is a unique Soulslike. Build a party of four characters and instantly morph between them in and out of combat. Combine their abilities to pull off devastating attacks and slay those who stand before you.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Party-Based RPG 18.2%, Story Rich 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Action RPG 12.4%

Create a party, layer on new classes, and uncover the mystery behind the seeming reappearance of a long-gone city in this classicly-styled RPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.2%, JRPG 22.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, Character Customization 8.6%, RPG 8.2%

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

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.1%, JRPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, RPG 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

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 30.5%, Party-Based RPG 17%, Story Rich 12.9%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.1%, Story Rich 12.7%, Fantasy 10.6%, RPG 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.5%, Story Rich 19.9%, RPG 12%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action RPG 10.3%