Games Like Cliché Quest

Grab your notebook, trust your gut, or throw a punch—whatever works. This love letter to classic 2D JRPGs throws high schoolers, detectives, and street toughs into a tangled web of conspiracies, lurking horrors, and uncertain paths. Every shadow hides a secret—reveal them or be lost to the void.

Why similar: JRPG 30.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.7%, RPG 23.2%, Top-Down 7.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.8%

Survive the aftermath of a divine cataclysm in this 1-bit pixel art, turn-based horror RPG. Explore a rural town overrun by rival cults.

Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.3%, RPG 22.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%

Defeat the Devil Kings! You have been guided to the land of fairies where the Dragon King’s Tower housed the hidden treasures that had brought peace to the land. But one day, the Seven Devil Kings stole all of the treasures, and used their powers to turn the tower into a terrible dungeon!

Why similar: JRPG 33.7%, RPG 30.9%, Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Fantasy 5.2%, 2D 3.8%

Your team of heroes fight in a turn based RPG combat system, and explore on a grid like map. Characters advance on a level based situation as you gain levels defeating enemies. There's some mini games to take part in, and missions to complete. There is a menu if you press escape.

Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, RPG 28.7%, Dungeon Crawler 23.4%, Exploration 7.6%, Fantasy 5.1%

Take off to the skies for High Lagaard, a mysterious castle beyond the clouds. Assemble a team of heroes, seek the mystery of the colossal Yggdrasil tree and uncover the truth of the city!

Why similar: JRPG 31.2%, Dungeon Crawler 28.8%, RPG 24.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Fantasy 3.9%

"Border Mountain" tells the story of four adventurers at the Herac Camp, who embark on their adventure after a war between the Imperial Army and the legion of monsters. Players will journey with them through snowy mountains, explore mysterious caves, and ultimately find their own path of adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23%, RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Enjoy the nostalgia of classic RPGs! “Traysia” is a full-scale role-playing game made up of five scenarios, offering a definitive fantasy romance of love and adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 37.9%, RPG 27.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Fantasy 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

A SNES styled JRPG set in a fantasy world of garbage, created by two janitors. Join Trash Can Knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and a Half Kingdoms of the Dump!

Why similar: JRPG 42.5%, RPG 32%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Retro 7%, Fantasy 6.3%

"Elemental Continent" is a nostalgic pixel-style JRPG game. You will play as a brave boy, meet various reliable partners during your journey, and face various powerful and insidious enemies together during the adventure. Come and explore this magical world!

Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 5.8%

Gael's Quest is a retro JRPG in a medieval setting. Fight monsters, do quests, explore, buy equipment and potions, level up and go on an adventure in order to discover what happened to your grandfather!

Why similar: JRPG 33.8%, RPG 30.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

A FREE Prologue to Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code, a turn-based JRPG-inspired indie title inspired by Xenogears and Shin Megami Tensei. Play as Joshwa as he helps an ex-Judge let go of his past. Battle beasts with mechanical parts using elemental and divine magic.

Why similar: JRPG 33%, RPG 27.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.2%, Turn-Based Combat 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

The adventurer Neia is commissioned by the guild to investigate a mysterious tower in the forest. However, a series of powerful enemies appear one after another...

Why similar: JRPG 30.4%, RPG 29.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.1%

It has been one hundred years. One hundred years since you were captured and a plot (or rather a sickly joke) to take over the universe and overthrow the king was enacted. Now the world is run by literal clowns, and you must overthrow the overthrowee, and take back the honor of the king.

Why similar: JRPG 33.7%, RPG 30.9%, Exploration 8.7%, Top-Down 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

御寇三世：龙虾天国, is a plot to the RPG game. As a bounty hunter, you're an active participant in a planet-destroying event. Tense and exciting battle, interesting games, rich plot, to a relaxed and happy, with a touch of moving adventure!

Why similar: RPG 29.9%, JRPG 27.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%

你被“天命”选中穿越至《三国天地》这片既陌生又熟悉的乱世。这个世界出现了一个奇怪的“BUG”，幕后黑手试图借此篡改历史轨迹、违背天地规律，而你需要找出真相——和历史英雄们并肩作战，体验跨越时空的热血相遇，收名将、定计谋、破诡计，以凡人之身扛起拯救三国世界的重任，成为乱世中的逆鳞英雄，经历此生最难忘的冒险！

Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, RPG 26%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Exploration 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

Guide six heroes to confront a rising darkness before it consumes the world. Immerse yourself in a story-driven turn-based JRPG inspired by classics of the genre.

Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 31.9%, RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%, Fantasy 3.5%

The four Winds have stopped blowing and the Dark Prince of Dremor is casting the world into darkness. Can you the unexpected hero save the lands of Al'lysca?

Why similar: JRPG 37.9%, RPG 35.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Fantasy 5.8%

Start from nothing and fight your way to the top. Build your team to outplay enemies in quick turn-based combat. Explore the world at your own pace, meet an unpredictable cast of characters, and uncover the truth behind APOCALYPSE.

Why similar: JRPG 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, RPG 12.9%, Exploration 6.7%

This game is a turn-based strategy game. You will be playing the role of Lord Lyle, the planner. You will have to plan a battle against the empire to save the Estelle Kingdom. Don't worry, your assistant is queen Aviana and her warriors. You can order them freely.

Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, RPG 24.9%, Exploration 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

5th Catacylsm is a JRPG-style Deckbuilder hybrid featuring randomly generated loot, enemies, and a dungeon to explore.

Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, RPG 18.7%, Exploration 6.9%, Top-Down 6.2%

What happens when a proficient assassin enters a thieves stronghold directly? Use skills to backstab enemies from behind, or fight head-on. Will Cronie be able to successfully complete the commission?

Why similar: JRPG 25.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, RPG 13.3%, Exploration 7.6%

Dungeon Encounters is a unique dungeon exploration RPG in which you lead an expedition to chart the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat monsters. Strategize to survive!

Why similar: JRPG 36.3%, RPG 29.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Fantasy 5.4%

一款以探索为核心的RPG游戏！ 什么？你居然是一位被人们看不起的弱小牧师？ 通过你的智慧，收集情报，提升自我，然后去击败魔王来证明自己吧！

Why similar: JRPG 34%, RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Exploration 8.2%

This game is a Brazilian comedy game, an RPG produced in RPG Maker. Its is an turn based combat, with many simple side quests. The game tell the history of Robercleiton that wants to be more than an non playable character, like a hero, gain level and save the world from darkness, or not...

Why similar: JRPG 36.7%, RPG 34.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Lagoda Odyssey is a turn-based RPG, made in a classic pixel-art style. Embark on an adventure across a vibrant world. Fight enemies in strategic, fast-paced battles. Collect resources through exploration, fishing, and mining.

Why similar: RPG 41.6%, JRPG 26.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Exploration 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Mind Zero is an action-packed dungeon-crawler RPG. Play as Kei, a high school student whose life turns upside down when he forms a contract with a “MIND,” a weapon/being with deadly powers.

Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, RPG 35.2%, Dungeon Crawler 25%

A dark fantasy JRPG that focusses on equipment-based progression rather than leveling up. Explore, meet people, and simply survive in order to gain what you need to overcome the trials of the Goddess's temple.

Why similar: JRPG 30.9%, Dungeon Crawler 28%, RPG 24.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Top-Down 7.8%

Trailthread is a turn-based JRPG where players weave together brand-new attacks each turn. Follow three young adventurers as they scale Anvite Mountain and tumble through time to defeat the Obsidian Drake. Use game-changing Augments to cast dynamic combos and carve your path to the summit!

Why similar: JRPG 36.2%, RPG 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

Becoming Knight is a turn-based incremental dungeon crawler where every choice reshapes your playstyle. Unlock new disciplines, take risks, and forge your path to knighthood through short, replayable runs.

Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Dungeon Crawler 27.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, 2D 4.1%

Escape from the other dimensional space ruled by demons. Another story of the Persona users.

Why similar: JRPG 41.4%, RPG 36.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 7.9%, 2D 4.5%

Distant Realm is originally an adventure game from 2006, combined with role-playing elements. Now the experience is masterfully redefined.

Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 28%, Dungeon Crawler 25.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%, 2D 4.1%

A simple adventure made in RPG Maker MV featuring turn-based combat, unique player characters, and plenty of dungeon crawling in a light-hearted adventure that steadily takes darker turns.

Why similar: JRPG 26.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, RPG 16.8%, Exploration 6.3%

Set in the year 20XX in "NEO TOKYO," a symbol of the new eraWhat is the "demon summoning program" left behind by the father who disappeared?

Why similar: JRPG 40.8%, RPG 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Retro 7.8%, 2D 5.2%

终末回响是一个回合制角色扮演游戏。你失忆了，但被迫在这个世界冒险，寻找自己的身世。带领你的小队收集同伴，在这个过程中，你需要通过各式各样的迷宫，在战斗中增强自己的队伍，最终完成这一次冒险。

Why similar: JRPG 29%, Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Exploration 4.9%

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: Dungeon Crawler 34.1%, JRPG 28.4%, RPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Fantasy 3%

turn-based marbles battle game。Go to all corners of the game to find various monsters, become partners with them, train them, challenge the competition and win the championship together.

Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, RPG 32.4%, Exploration 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

This is a sample game created in "RPG Maker MZ" by Moonana, the creator of Virgo vs the Zodiac. As Shu end your father's haute couture legacy by unraveling his empire of fashion

Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, RPG 34.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Retro 7.1%, Exploration 5.3%

Play as Tain, as he embarks on a quest, to rescue his dear friend who has been kidnapped by an evil wizard.

Why similar: JRPG 36.2%, RPG 29.3%, Exploration 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

克莉絲與依兒兩姊妹結伴流浪，直面風雨的冒險長途。經典回合制玩法，明快的節奏，豐富多元的戰術與隊伍培養。大地滿是風霜卻仍流淌涓涓生機，與人們交往互動，四處探索驚喜。

Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%

A linear, story-driven turn-based RPG. Enter the Hallowed Core, the sacred center of planet Trowa. Follow the journey of a young man who must confront his family's past to build a legacy of honor, while overcoming the consequences of his actions.

Why similar: JRPG 25.4%, RPG 20.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Exploration 5.1%

Escape from “Yomi” – a dungeon filled with riches – and danger. Make use of your powerful skills and magic items to create exits and reach the surface alive.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, JRPG 30.4%, RPG 26.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, 2D 2.9%

Help Hero Man save the world of Somewhere from a terrible evil ... or do nothing of the sort if you so please in this small, satirical RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 36.6%, RPG 33.4%, Top-Down 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%

Makai Kingdom is the story of Overlord Zetta, who accidentally destroys his own Netherworld. In order to save himself, he seals his soul inside a book. Reduced to nothing more than a tome, Zetta is forced to enlist the help of his fellow Overlords to get his netherworld (and his body) back.

Why similar: JRPG 36%, RPG 30.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.5%, Fantasy 4.3%, 2D 3.7%

Last Genesis: a classic-style turn-based RPG that starts with you finding a lost cat and ends with you becoming a [REDACTED].

Why similar: JRPG 27.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, RPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Exploration 6.7%

A bite-sized retro JRPG centered on exploration, monster capture, and turn-based battles in a classic 8-bit fantasy world.

Why similar: JRPG 38.3%, RPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Top-Down 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

”Silver Eucronia” is an exploration RPG where you wander through a post-apocalyptic world covered in white. Through interactions with allies, world exploration, and deadly battles against threats, you will witness the conclusion of your own world and carve out the future beyond.

Why similar: JRPG 40.1%, RPG 37.8%, Exploration 8.4%, Fantasy 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

There are forty characters that can join the player's team, choose your favorite teammates, and constantly defeat the monsters. This is the best way to become a star-level brave. Players can travel the continent of Elon by train. I hope that every player can find their own "script" in the game.

Why similar: JRPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, RPG 17.9%, Exploration 6.1%

This is an RPG game made by Rpgmaker, featuring pet catching and equipment grinding. The game storyline lasts approximately 20-30 hours. There are over 30 types of pets, each with a unique aura effect. After the storyline, there is also a meat pigeon tower climbing gameplay, which is rich in content

Why similar: JRPG 31.5%, RPG 28.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Exploration 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Falinere Fantasy is a turn-based RPG Dungeon Crawler played via Twitch Chat. Your viewers can change between 8 different classes (Alchemist, Bard, Crystalsmith, Druid, Rogue, Solicitor, Warrior, and Wizard) and run through dungeons, leveling up and gaining skills as they traverse the land.

Why similar: JRPG 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%

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

Why similar: RPG 27.3%, JRPG 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Retro 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

250 years ago, on the world of Nipponia, twin siblings Taneela and Tanaka seek to become Adventurers like their father. On the day of their registration, they are contacted by Mavis, the Crystal being of their world. Can they gather enough forces to stand against the rising evil in their world?

Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%

Together with the demon, we will open up our destiny. The story that is the end of everything and the beginning of everything.

Why similar: JRPG 49.3%, RPG 35.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Several years after a war that has slowly drifted into legend, rumours of the executed archwizard Liazar abound. Join Rufus, Imogen, Edmund and the gang as they grapple with a homeland ablaze, a sister gone missing, a king who doesn't want his kingdom and an evil wizard set on destroying the world!

Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 27%, RPG 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Fantasy 5.9%

You are a refugee, recently landed in the turbulent city-state of DuPont and seeking passage to the distant port of Yerdan where your family waits. Get lost in a mature JRPG adventure featuring an immersive world, character-driven narrative, stirring original soundtrack, and tough battle system.

Why similar: JRPG 36.9%, RPG 32%, Exploration 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Retro 5.2%

Boy, be the light that illuminates the world. The gospel of the beginning rings out in the land covered with despair.

Why similar: JRPG 49.3%, RPG 35.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Gather round, demons. Awaken, heroes. A tale of strange evil passed down from generation to generation on the frontier planet of Damir.

Why similar: JRPG 49.3%, RPG 35.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Dungeon Antiqua is a simple RPG inspired by the Wizardry and Final Fantasy games of the 1980s and 1990s, in which players traverse dungeons by repeatedly exploring and developing their characters.

Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, RPG 29.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, 2D 3.7%

This game is one but a bad way to learn german. German: Ein Rollenspiel, das versucht seine Existenzberechtigung mit schlechten Wortwitzen zu erklären.

Why similar: JRPG 37.7%, RPG 29.3%, Exploration 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

A turn-based RPG game where every attack requires skillful timing

Why similar: JRPG 36.7%, RPG 22.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.5%

A dark fantasy CRPG with multiple routes and endings, all surrounding the hunt for a wish-granting chalice guarded beneath a dungeon known as the INVERTED TOWER.

Why similar: JRPG 24%, Dungeon Crawler 23.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, RPG 18.3%, Top-Down 5.7%