Games Like Cosmic Star Heroine

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 41.2%, RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the spirit of 16-bit JRPGs with a modern, strategic turn-based combat system and a compelling sci-fi fantasy narrative.

Jack Move is a JRPG that features a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing.

Why similar: JRPG 33.9%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Cyberpunk 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a cyberpunk aesthetic and a female protagonist, this game mirrors the sci-fi setting and fast-paced turn-based combat of the seed game.

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: JRPG 37.4%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This indie gem focuses on exploration and character-driven storytelling within a beautifully crafted pixel-art world.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: JRPG 25.4%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, RPG 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: While action-oriented, its vibrant sci-fi setting, female protagonist, and deep puzzle-solving mechanics resonate strongly with the feel of the seed game.

Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

Why similar: JRPG 38.2%, RPG 11.4%, Turn-Based 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, turn-based RPG with a strong female lead and a quirky, personality-driven narrative that matches the humor of the seed game.

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 41.9%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, RPG 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic JRPGs that modernizes the experience with polished mechanics and a charming, character-focused story.

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: JRPG 43.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, RPG 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Retro 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Ara Fell, this title features a mature, political story and a unique turn-based combat system that emphasizes party synergy.

Gorgeous pixel art. Intense, blazing fast battles. An epic adventure. This is the must-play retro indie JRPG built for the modern era.

Why similar: JRPG 69.4%, RPG 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%, Retro 4.2%, Pixel Graphics 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a tight, well-paced JRPG experience with a unique turn-based combat system and a distinct, nostalgic pixel-art style.

Eldritch horror saves Christmas for fun & profit in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.

Why similar: JRPG 58.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Comedy 7.3%, RPG 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Another title from the same creators that delivers the same fast-paced, comedic, and retro-inspired turn-based experience.

Shakespeare and Magical Girls, what could be better? Save the worlds of Shakespeare from the forces of Nightmare in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.

Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, RPG 9%, Comedy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers as the seed game, it shares the same witty writing, comedic tone, and streamlined turn-based combat.

Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!

Why similar: JRPG 37.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, RPG 10.9%, Sci-fi 10%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi JRPG featuring a female protagonist and a dynamic, action-infused turn-based combat system set on a futuristic moon.

The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!

Why similar: JRPG 69.3%, Comedy 9.6%, RPG 7.4%, Turn-Based 4.7%, Retro 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic indie RPG established the developer's signature style of blending humor with traditional turn-based mechanics.

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 54.7%, RPG 11%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Retro 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic that inspired the fast-paced combat and cinematic storytelling found in Cosmic Star Heroine.

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: JRPG 42%, Turn-Based Combat 24.8%, RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a striking comic-book art style with a deep, dungeon-crawling turn-based combat system that feels both modern and retro.

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 47.2%, Turn-Based 12.1%, RPG 7.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7%, Funny 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its deep, strategic combat and self-aware humor, this game is a perfect match for those who enjoy the lighter side of the seed game.

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 63%, RPG 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Retro 4.1%, Sci-fi 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful remake that blends sci-fi themes with classic JRPG exploration and a highly engaging combat system.

CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.

Why similar: JRPG 58.4%, RPG 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Sci-fi 5.7%, Party-Based RPG 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG that shares the multi-dimensional, sci-fi-adjacent narrative complexity found in the seed game.

A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Why similar: JRPG 28.7%, RPG 17.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Turn-Based 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, tactical turn-based RPG with a unique rhythm-based combat mechanic and a strong, diverse cast of characters.

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 50%, RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven, indie JRPG that focuses on a mature narrative and traditional turn-based combat.

A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 38.4%, RPG 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that strips away the fluff to focus on a highly strategic, weapon-based turn-based combat system.

Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.

Why similar: JRPG 55.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, RPG 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Party-Based RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes exploration and deep, customizable turn-based combat in a vast, open world that rewards player curiosity.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Indie 8.8%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: While a metroidvania, its focus on a strong female protagonist, sci-fi themes, and a deeply emotional story makes it a great thematic companion.

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 67%, RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%, Turn-Based 4.6%, 2D 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning JRPG with a mature story and a complex, turn-based combat system that rewards careful team planning.

A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!

Why similar: JRPG 58.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, RPG 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 2.9%, Adventure 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern refinement of classic turn-based combat mechanics, perfect for players who enjoy the strategic depth of the seed game.

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 62.4%, RPG 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Retro 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique, multi-scenario structure that explores different time periods and genres, much like the varied worlds in the seed game.

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 27.2%, Turn-Based 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 20.6%, Female Protagonist 18%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A poetic, turn-based RPG with a strong female lead and a unique, fluid combat system that emphasizes timing and strategy.

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: JRPG 44.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, RPG 9.7%, Turn-Based 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique time-manipulation mechanic adds a fresh layer of strategy to traditional turn-based combat, set in a beautiful, hand-drawn world.

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: JRPG 49.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Turn-Based 12.5%, RPG 10.8%, Anime 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game successfully blends sci-fi and fantasy elements with a tactical, grid-based combat system that keeps encounters engaging.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: JRPG 41.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, RPG 10%, Comedy 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that uses turn-based combat to tell a dark, humorous, and deeply impactful story that sticks with the player.

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 54.2%, RPG 11%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Turn-Based 3.7%

Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!

Why similar: JRPG 46.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, RPG 7.1%, Anime 7.1%, Turn-Based 6.1%

Gamindustri has been taken over by a new threat, and the CPUs are nowhere to be found! It’s now up to their younger sisters to step into the spotlight and save the day in this hilarious, deeply customizable JRPG!

Why similar: JRPG 39%, Turn-Based 9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, RPG 7%

A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.

Why similar: JRPG 55.2%, RPG 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Turn-Based Combat 4.3%

New challengers are taking control of Gamindustri, and Neptune's nowhere in sight. Now she’s gotta help a mysterious stranger fight a colossal new evil, reclaim her Goddess title, and find some time for pudding! Go next gen with Giant Battles and multi-worlds in this JRPG!

Why similar: JRPG 42.4%, Turn-Based 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%, RPG 7%

Alien monsters have invaded Earth! It's up to the Star Guardians, a dysfunctional group of heroines, to protect the planet and awkwardly save the day (yet again)! Fight evil with pixelated style, in this turn-based, choose-your-boss-path game made with just 8 colors!

Why similar: JRPG 40.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, RPG 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%

WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!

Why similar: JRPG 41.7%, RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Funny 8.9%

A turn-based retro-inspired RPG you can complete over the weekend. Perfect your timing in combat, uncover secrets, and interact with a rich world and its characters in a gripping story told from two perspectives.

Why similar: JRPG 47.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, RPG 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.

Why similar: JRPG 47.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, RPG 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Cyberpunk 8.6%

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 48%, Turn-Based 13.9%, RPG 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Party-Based RPG 5.6%

Explore the galaxy on your quest, make allies and enemies among the alien races you encounter, and uncover a danger so great that it threatens all of creation.

Why similar: JRPG 56%, RPG 19.8%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Anime 5.9%

Huge RPG in the 16-bit style (Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire etc.), featuring an epic, exciting adventure in a fantasy world and packed full of characters (more than 30!), quests and secrets.

Why similar: JRPG 42.3%, RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based 8.3%, Female Protagonist 6.2%, Anime 6.2%

Lost in an alternate dimension, Neptune must collect enough shares to get back home. Sounds easy – except the Seven Sages want to rid Gamindustri of CPUs, including Neptune! Help defeat them and return her to her own world in this JRPG – or be stuck in the '80s forever!

Why similar: JRPG 46.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, RPG 8%, Anime 7.3%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%

A fun turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI. Play as Akane to explore vibrant locations, battle with simple yet fluid combat, and enjoy side quests full of charming surprises. With a playful, humorous style and clever details, this adventure is light, easy, and full of smiles.

Why similar: JRPG 45.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a cute and clever action RPG featuring real-time combat, 3D graphics, 90+ items, mini-games, multiple endings, a rocking soundtrack, 35+ hours of playtime, tons of fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors, and more!

Why similar: JRPG 47.5%, RPG 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Retro 6.9%, Anime 5.9%

Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!

Why similar: JRPG 43.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, RPG 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

Beyond Galaxyland is a thrilling adventure-RPG combining cosmic exploration, strategic turn-based combat, and epic boss battle events across a vast solar system. Join Doug and his gun-toting guinea pig on an exhilarating quest to save Earth, itself.

Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.6%, RPG 9.5%, Cyberpunk 8.6%

Schoolgirls fight aliens with the power of science! Gather a team of science-themed specialists and defend your homeworld in classic turn-based combat.

Why similar: JRPG 49.9%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.6%, RPG 8.3%, Turn-Based Combat 6.8%

Unleash custom attacks by combining words in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG! Collect all 200 words, earn Pep Ups from honorable victories and become a Kiai master. Befriend your rivals, uncover dark mysteries, and seek out the pieces of the Wanderstar map in a wild race across the universe.

Why similar: JRPG 39.7%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, RPG 10.2%

Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears!

Why similar: JRPG 36.5%, RPG 17%, Anime 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Having fallen to a great calamity a second time, it's up to Zero and their friends to put Soma back together! What is on your horizon is for you to decide...

Why similar: JRPG 55.5%, RPG 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Comedy 6.5%, Party-Based RPG 5.2%

A console-style RPG featuring a colorful cast of characters, unique battle and level-up systems, quick 2D platforming action, and an original, fantastical story about friendship, faith, and finding your place in the world.

Why similar: JRPG 44.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Turn-Based 8.9%, RPG 6.9%

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: JRPG 46.5%, Pixel Graphics 12%, RPG 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Comedy 7.6%

In this extensive old-school RPG, explore countless unique places, defeat tons of enemies and complete richly developed quests. The game features addictive gameplay and an adventure worth about 40H of playtime.

Why similar: JRPG 41.3%, RPG 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Turn-Based 6.5%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.

Why similar: JRPG 52.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, RPG 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

StarCrawlers is a modern take on a classic cRPG dungeon crawler set in a gritty spacepunk universe. Build a crew of renegade adventurers on the fringes of space, taking jobs from megacorps to hunt bounties, sabotage rivals and conduct corporate espionage.

Why similar: RPG 25%, Turn-Based Combat 22.8%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Cyberpunk 10.5%

The Startling Developments Detective Agency springs into action as On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 begins, set in motion by a call from a mysterious source. The ever escalating perils on the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will season our tender heroes to their very core!

Why similar: JRPG 45%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Comedy 7.3%, Retro 7%, RPG 6.9%

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 21.5%, RPG 15.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Retro 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

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: JRPG 52.2%, RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Turn-Based 5.7%, Adventure 4.7%

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 46.2%, Turn-Based 15.6%, RPG 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%