- #1 Another Eden Begins
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 178 reviews2026
Dev: WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS
Windows
Embark on a time-traveling RPG adventure featuring command battles presented by Masato Kato, creator of numerous RPG classics. With New Game+, embark on a new adventure with your upgraded characters and discover more than 10 different endings.
Why similar: Time Travel 34.6% ★, JRPG 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.2%
- #2 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
96% matchMixed61% of 2,526 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 29.2%, Party-Based RPG 21.8%, Time Travel 18.9% ★, RPG 6.5%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #3 START AGAIN: a prologue
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 684 reviews2021
Dev: insertdisc5
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
timeloop depression station ✦ In Stars and Time's prototype-thingy-thing
Why similar: Time Travel 32.2% ★, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, JRPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #4 FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Return to the pixel‑art world of FINAL FANTASY, evolved from its classic roots. Travel with companions bound by fate and call on Visions to aid you in battle to uncover the truth behind a force that threatens to bring everything to ruin.
Why similar: JRPG 23.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Party-Based RPG 18.4%, RPG 10%, Magic 6.1%
- #5 Veil of Time
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Quorum
Windows
Beneath Castra, an age ends and the Dark One stirs. Lead Raine through a hand-painted JRPG with two ways to fight: parry and counter-kill in real time, or command the party in turn-based battle. A card game to master, a living day and night world, every line voiced. The Veil is thinning.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29%, JRPG 27.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, RPG 7.6%, Story Rich 7%
- #6 Arcanamals
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hungry Potato Games
Windows
Arcanamals is a narrative-driven, turn-based RPG centered on exploration. Journey across two parallel worlds and restore balance to a corrupt world.
Why similar: JRPG 31%, Party-Based RPG 27.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Story Rich 8%, RPG 7.3%
- #7 Along Came a Dragonfly
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cole Keesey
Windows
Collect and battle over 100 monsters in this turn-based RPG, as you explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and travel through time to defend your home from an otherworldly foe.
Why similar: Time Travel 34.6% ★, Party-Based RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, JRPG 8.2%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #8 Twin Gods
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dragon Labs LLC
Windows
The Twin Gods is a turn-based JRPG where you play as a teenager, who's bad at magic, trying to find his missing father, Battle a confused turtle, fend off the town bully, socket shards into your gear, and combos abilities to smash enemies, which includes an angry god currently destroying the world.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.8%, JRPG 26%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #9 Eternal Anima
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Embark on an adventure across eras in this love letter to JRPGs. Journey between the past and present to uncover the truth behind a lost history. Control your fate in turn-based combat by using Future Sight to foresee enemy actions and strategically rewrite the future.
Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Party-Based RPG 25.3%, Time Travel 12.8% ★, Futuristic 8.5%, RPG 7.1%
- #10 Chroma Quaternion
91% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
A quest around four kingdoms, colored by the seasons!
Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.1%, RPG 7.3%, Magic 7.1%
- #11 Asdivine Saga
90% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Uncover the evil machinations behind a warring kingdom in a fantasy RPG!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.9%, JRPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%, Story Rich 7.6%, RPG 7.5%
- #12 Last Luminary
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WaywardDev
Windows
Last Luminary is a classic fantasy turn-based RPG where you are the descendant of the Hero of Another World. Follow the Hero's son as he gets transported to a medieval fantasy world filled with monsters, magic and adventure.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 36.1%, JRPG 28.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, RPG 10.3%, Fantasy 4.7%
- #13 ANOTHER EDEN
89% matchMixed67% of 2,082 reviews2021
Dev: WFS, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 181.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
[Single player JRPG] Take your cat on a time-traveling adventure!
Why similar: Time Travel 30.5% ★, JRPG 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%, RPG 5.1%
- #14 Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code
87% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: George Alexandros
Windows
Explore a vibrant world where ancient religions fuse with technology in this character-driven JRPG. Master deep turn-based combat as you battle with divine magic against beasts with mecha parts. Embark on a grand adventure to retrieve the sacred Babel code needed to face your Gods.
Why similar: JRPG 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Futuristic 8.9%, Magic 8.5%
- #15 A Timely Intervention
88% matchVery Positive83% of 63 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"A Timely Intervention" is an innovative RPG featuring animated battle visuals, polished gameplay mechanisms, an intricate storyline and a cast of colourful characters. Developed by the team behind "The Tale of a Common Man", it's a must-have for fans of the genre!
Why similar: Time Travel 40.9% ★, JRPG 15.6%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, Futuristic 8.8%, RPG 6.4%
- #16 Besotted
86% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Body Code Games
Windows
Dive into the world of Besotted. A classic JRPG 2D-3D art style set in a fantasy world with 3 main protagonist. Each with their own deep back stories that's full of death, revenge, love, and destiny. Join the 3 as they team up together all with the same goal in mind.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 37.1%, JRPG 34.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.7%, RPG 9%, Story Rich 0.8%
- #17 Monsters & Men
85% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Wolfs Moon Studios
Windows
A dark-fantasy JRPG where outcasts, monsters, and fallen heroes unite against a corrupt kingdom performing forbidden experiments. Lead a diverse party through an adventure filled with ancient relics, cosmic ruins, and heartbreaking outcomes as you uncover what truly separates monsters from men.
Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Party-Based RPG 28.2%, RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Magic 7.6%
- #18 Shadowrite
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ying Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wander into the world of the dead to bring your mother home in this voodoo-inspired cozy dark JRPG. Brave six handcrafted mausoleums, claim their spirit gems, and unravel the ritual that took her. Lose yourself in the town of The Crossroads where every ghost has a story and grudges to uncover
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.3%, JRPG 25.5%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Story Rich 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #19 Kingdom's Destiny: Warlords
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 30 minute games
Windows
Defend the realms from tyrannical warlords, then recruit them! Command epic turn-based battles to defend the land from oppression. When pirates invade the small kingdom of Forestgrove they awaken military leaders who rise against cruelty and subjugation.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.6%, JRPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, RPG 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #20 Amphibian
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JARCORP Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A countrywide drought forces Sapo and his frog allies into war against the invading toads. As dehydration and starvation grip the pond, they must hurry to find a solution to the crisis - and liberate their homeland.
Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, Party-Based RPG 20%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, RPG 8.7%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #21 Primal Heir: The Mortal Realm
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Animus
Windows
A story-driven retro JRPG where you build a party, explore a fantasy world, fight in classic turn-based battles, complete side quests, craft equipment, and uncover the legacy of the Primal Heir in a handcrafted pixel-art adventure.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.6%, JRPG 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Story Rich 6.3%, RPG 5.6%
- #22 Infinite Alliance
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Critical GamesPub: Electric Airship
Windows
Heroes and villains from 17 Indie JRPGs collide, in this story rich Crossover Event! Chained Echoes, Jack Move, CrossCode, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Beloved Rapture, Quartet, and more unite for a totally FREE adventure!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24%, JRPG 22.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Futuristic 7.3%, RPG 5.3%
- #23 Breath of Fire IV
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 651 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Master an array of skills and magic to unlock strategic victories in battle as you go head to head with unique enemies using powerful "Dragon Transformations" and combo actions! Follow the intertwining stories of Ryu and Fou-Lu to their thrilling conclusion in this classic RPG adventure.
Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, Party-Based RPG 24.9%, RPG 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Magic 6%
- #24 Ghost Sync
82% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
A fateful RPG involving a magical lady and a spirit of a man possessing a dog!
Why similar: JRPG 25.6%, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Story Rich 7.3%, RPG 7.1%
- #25 Starlight Legacy
80% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: DecafesoftPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Starlight Legacy is a turn-based RPG inspired by handheld classics like Final Fantasy Legend and Pokémon. Explore the four provinces of Evaria and collect the Starlight Relics in any order in this non-linear retro RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Party-Based RPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Magic 8.1%, RPG 6.7%
- #26 Adventure Realm
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Arcainess
Windows
Experience the JRPG Dungeon Crawler! Join Lusio in exploring a new realm! Fight various monsters, earn dungeon coins, and discover the power of the Gemstones!
Why similar: JRPG 30.7%, Party-Based RPG 26.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, RPG 7.3%, Magic 5.8%
- #27 Gale of Windoria
81% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Hit-Point Co.,Ltd.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Ride a flying vehicle and restore the breeze around the world in a fantasy RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 29%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, RPG 11.6%, Party-Based RPG 10.4%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #28 Wayfar: Crown's Call
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lock On GamesPub: -
Windows
Set out on a cozy RPG adventure through Sclavinia—a land of ancient tales, court intrigue, and mysterious heroes. Travel, battle monsters, grow closer to your companions, and decide who to trust with your heart… and the fate of an entire nation.
Why similar: JRPG 31.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, RPG 9.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #29 Rave Heart+
79% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2020
Dev: StarmagePub: Moz the Tiger
Windows
Follow Klein Cryoz, a telekinetic Cipher protecting Princess Ellemine Rave, in a classic turn-based sci-fi RPG enhanced with new visuals, music, and more.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.9%, JRPG 25.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Futuristic 10.8%, RPG 8.2%
- #30 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II KAI -The Erebonian Civil War-
78% matchVery Positive83% of 503 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 41.7 hrsMean: 92.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki role-playing game series is highly acclaimed by gamers all over the world for its elaborate character portrayals and epic storyline. The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki and The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II have sold over 1 million copies in total.
Why similar: JRPG 32.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20.1%, Party-Based RPG 16.9%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #31 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III
77% matchVery Positive82% of 650 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 50.9 hrsMean: 58.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III, which takes place in the Erebonian Empire after the end of the civil war, is now available for PC!
Why similar: JRPG 34%, Turn-Based Combat 21.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 9%
- #32 Legends of Astravia
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Studio Alemni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dynamic battles, twisting dungeons, and countless secrets await you in the magical world of Astravia. Journey alongside your companions as you unravel the mystery of your past and uncover the truth behind a mysterious trio’s plot... before the Cataclysm brings forth another age of ruin.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.6%, JRPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Magic 8.5%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #33 Cloudsea Frontier
74% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: New RPG Project
Windows
This is a classic long-form RPG inspired by the masterpieces of the 1990s JRPG era. It unfolds a story of adventure through the Cloud Sea world and saving the world.
Why similar: JRPG 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, RPG 10.7%, Magic 8.4%
- #34 The Dragons' Twilight III
75% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: G. A. Williams
Windows
Join Trace and Mila as they unravel the mysteries of Mystrift Isle. Dragons have suddenly reappeared, and magic has returned to the land! Life, while peaceful and prosperous, had become complacent, but now, adventure awaits!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.5%, JRPG 22.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Magic 7.8%, RPG 6.1%
- #35 Zenogaias
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avalon Lee Games
Windows
Experience an epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG featuring four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit Medieval Fantasy to HD Sci-Fi/Fantasy fusion, all linked by a powerful and intricately woven narrative.
Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #36 Dreams Of The Elements
76% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Nicholas StephensPub: Crusader's Fellowship
Windows
The four elements of the world that keep it in balance are being threatened! Join Aria, Lyle, Gray, and Kaze as they journey across their world to save it from a maniacal plan set into motion by a group of devious and unpredictable villains! *Content Warning and Credits are listed in "About Game"!!*
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.9%, JRPG 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Magic 7.2%, RPG 6.8%
- #37 Infinite Links
76% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Embark on an adventure of magic Talismans to save your sister from a curse!
Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, RPG 12.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.7%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #38 SIDEROS
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DRACON
Windows
Iron, the fundamental element of the world, was cursed by the magic lords of earth, water, air and fire to rust. In this high fantasy turn-based RPG you take the role of the iron knight in his quest to stop rust from destroying the world.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.2%, JRPG 28.7%, RPG 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, Adventure 6%
- #39 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
71% matchVery Positive89% of 2,947 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Time Travel 25.5% ★, JRPG 25%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, RPG 6.7%
- #40 Vita: Regenesis
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Desert Tsunami
Windows
Ten thousand years after Atria stripped the world of the Vita and Maisha. She prepares to bring her children home. Follow Iino and his companions as they fight for survival and unravel the truth behind their connection to the world and master the elements in this classic JRPG that started it all.
Why similar: JRPG 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19.5%, Party-Based RPG 18.7%, RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #41 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-
73% matchVery Positive87% of 780 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 69.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki role-playing game series is highly acclaimed by gamers all over the world for its elaborate character portrayals and epic storyline. The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki and The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II have sold over 1 million copies in total.
Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, Turn-Based Combat 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 15%, RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #42 A Place Far Away
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Valkyria Games
Windows
After the catastrophe that almost decimated humanity, Anya and her father Caledon can only rely on each other to survive. Embark on a journey of self-discovery, love, friendship and purpose in A Place Far Away.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.5%, JRPG 27.6%, RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.2%, Magic 5.9%
- #43 MistWorld the after 1
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Asuka Watanabe
Windows
レトロなターン制バトルと引き込まれる世界観が人気を博したRPG”MistWorld”シリーズの最新作!
Why similar: JRPG 35.1%, Party-Based RPG 33.6%, RPG 8.6%, Story Rich 8.3%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #44 Dynamite Blue
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kosmo's 12
Windows
A story-driven 2.5D turn-based RPG set in Vierhaven, a cyberpunk city of sky, street, and shadow. Follow 60+ heroes, each with their own story. From the team behind Exos Heroes.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.4%, JRPG 28.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #45 Llewl and the Lyre of Two Worlds
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mana Relic Games
Windows
Protect the elf girl Llewl in a 1990s-inspired JRPG filled with action, mystery, and a diverse cast. Step into Sarah’s journey of duty, friendship, love, and magic in a world full of secrets.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.5%, JRPG 23.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Magic 6.2%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #46 Guard Break
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sudden Kebab Studios
Windows
A story-focused JRPG about political intrigue, fractured loyalties, and a stolen superweapon. Break enemy defenses in snappy turn-based battles as you lead a cast of flawed heroes through a crisis that threatens Arcadia.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.3%, JRPG 26%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Story Rich 6.8%, RPG 5.3%
- #47 Digimon Story Time Stranger
67% matchVery Positive89% of 22,687 reviews2025
Dev: Media.Vision Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 29.4 hrsMean: 40.3 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: Time Travel 25.2% ★, JRPG 24.9%, Party-Based RPG 23.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, RPG 6.7%
- #48 Aqatillion
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Face Games
Windows
A retro RPG that combines fantasy and sci-fi elements into a time-traveling adventure. Help Stenobar Floreston and his friends uncover a plot that threatens the world of Neria in two separate timelines.
Why similar: JRPG 25%, Time Travel 22.6% ★, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Magic 7.5%, RPG 6.7%
- #49 FINAL FANTASY IV
68% matchVery Positive92% of 3,074 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 69.2 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: Party-Based RPG 27.6%, JRPG 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Magic 6.7%, RPG 6.7%
- #50 The Dragon and the Sword
67% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DobbyPub: Shiravune
Windows
Created by Studio Dobby, this JRPG follows Clea, whose parents were slain by a mythical dragon. To gain strength for revenge, she joins Adventurer’s Guild Ftera and meets three women with their own reasons for hunting the dragon. From uneasy allies, they become true comrades as they near their foe.
Why similar: JRPG 34.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Story Rich 7.7%, RPG 7.2%
- #51 Replacement Heroes
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: BerkBerk Studios
Windows
The usual renowned heroes have been captured, and it's up to the backup squad to save them! Create your protagonist, recruit a team of replacement heroes, and navigate through maze-like caves in this turn-based JRPG dungeon crawler.
Why similar: JRPG 29.9%, Party-Based RPG 29.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, RPG 7.4%, Magic 5.6%
- #52 Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist
70% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: Amaranth Games, LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows
Boyle Wolfbane wanted to rule the world. He failed. Miserably. Forced into retirement early, Boyle now spends his days arguing with haunted trees and scaring off the occasional knight. At least he still has Fang, his loyal storm wolf. Things could be worse. He could have been born a hero.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.5%, JRPG 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Magic 7%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #53 Estelle Igni: To Light Fires in the Night Sky
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Claire Scott
Windows · Mac · Linux
The JRPG of eternal night and endless discovery. Recover and blend lost techniques from 13 unique classes to face the demands of a dangerous world. Pull at narrative threads until you've unraveled the last mysteries of Limina and the rifts slowly eating its stars.
Why similar: JRPG 30.4%, Party-Based RPG 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Magic 6.2%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #54 Onigo Hunter
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Embark on a quest to find the missing King and become the ultimate hunter in this turn-based RPG. Set traps to capture monsters, transform them into equipment and items, and complete challenges!
Why similar: JRPG 29.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, RPG 8.6%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #55 破烂系统
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: 从零通关
Windows
A turn-based RPG with simple controls. Starting from "scavenging junk" with the help of a "Junk System" robot, you'll grow step by step to eventually battle formidable monsters. Experience a rich storyline, extensive equipment collections, and diverse map designs.
Why similar: JRPG 26.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, RPG 9.9%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #56 Craft The Mapcrafter:Gathering Magic Words
71% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: KuroGameStudio
Windows · Mac
An RPG where you gather words while travelling in a fantasy world.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.7%, JRPG 28.5%, Magic 11%, RPG 8%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #57 Big Breakfast 2
65% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: StahmpPub: Stahmpin' Grounds Studios
Windows
In a world without Breakfast, one man decides to challenge fate! The debut RPG from Stahmpin' Grounds Studios, Big Breakfast 2, is an old-school turn-based RPG in the style of classic fantasy RPGs from the 8 bit era.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.2%, JRPG 24.2%, RPG 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #58 Vita: The Ember Oracle
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Desert Tsunami
Windows
The great city of Pando is crumbling under the weight of a radical prophecy. Follow Sin-Nul, a fire Vita caught between fate and the encroaching zealotry of the Ever Flame. In a world where belief is a weapon, will you be the spark that restores Pando, or the flame that consumes it?
Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, Party-Based RPG 23.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, Story Rich 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #59 Viridian Sage
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Elder Tree Games
Windows
Welcome to the Kingdom of Riki! Viridian Sage is an epic 2D JRPG following a party of young mages fighting against the demons attacking their home. You will explore a vibrant world, engage in strategic combat, and, maybe, save the world. Grab your wand, stock your spells, and prepare for adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19.5%, Party-Based RPG 19.4%, RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #60 FINAL FANTASY II
66% matchVery Positive82% of 3,560 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 62.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Party-Based RPG 28.6%, JRPG 26.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Magic 8.2%, RPG 7%