- #1 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
97% matchVery Positive92% of 411 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.9%, Adventure 16%, Female Protagonist 15%, Relaxing 12.9%, 2D 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique grid-based movement system that perfectly blends puzzle-solving with tactical exploration.
- #2 Doll Explorer
96% matchVery Positive92% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: Pico Games
Windows
Doll Explorer is a turn-based strategy game in which players conquer dungeons by combining various actions such as "take one step forward" and "attack in front of player". The adventures of Tia the witch, Doll the magical life form, and Lilith the princess of the demon tribe begin!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 23.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Puzzle 13.3%, Cute 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that emphasizes puzzle-like positioning and strategic item usage.
- #3 Wintermoor Tactics Club
96% matchVery Positive88% of 649 reviews2020
Dev: EVC GamesPub: Versus Evil
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.1%, Hand-drawn 21.9%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Adventure 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a cozy, school-life aesthetic with deep, turn-based tactical combat.
- #4 Carto
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,364 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.6%, Cute 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Puzzle 12%, Cartoon 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on clever, puzzle-based exploration within a beautiful, hand-drawn world.
- #5 WitchSpring R
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,174 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Cute 32.5%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, RPG 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG that features a cute protagonist and engaging turn-based combat systems.
- #6 Fae Tactics
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,744 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 66.4%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, RPG 11.1%, Indie 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a vibrant, cute art style paired with complex grid-based tactical RPG mechanics.
- #7 Super Lesbian Animal RPG
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,930 reviews2022
Dev: ponett
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Melody has decided to become a healer in this classic-inspired turn-based RPG about love, anxiety, and fighting funny-looking monsters in dungeons.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.2%, Cute 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Cartoony 11%, Indie 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A delightful turn-based RPG that balances a cute aesthetic with strategic party-based combat.
- #8 Dream Tactics
91% matchVery Positive92% of 692 reviews2024
Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 35.1%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Cute 18.7%, Adventure 9.8%, 2D 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Uses card-based mechanics to enhance turn-based tactical strategy in a cute, stylized setting.
- #9 Reverie Knights Tactics
93% matchMixed61% of 111 reviews2022
Dev: 40 Giants EntertainmentPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Reverie Knights Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategic battles in isometric grids where every decision can alter the story. Travel through a hand-drawn fantasy world and lead your heroes in a story-rich adventure, visual novel style!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.4%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Cartoony 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG featuring a female protagonist and grid-based combat that mirrors the dungeon-crawling feel of the seed.
- #10 NAIRI: Tower of Shirin
91% matchVery Positive85% of 548 reviews2018
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore a vibrant yet dangerous oasis city where humans and animals live side by side. Meet unforgettable characters, trade and combine quirky items, and solve challenging puzzle-dungeons filled with mystery.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.3%, Wholesome 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Cute 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn puzzle adventure that captures the charming, story-rich atmosphere of the seed game.
- #11 Potions: A Curious Tale
89% matchVery Positive91% of 391 reviews2024
Dev: Stumbling Cat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Potions: A Curious Tale is an adventure & crafting game where wit is your greatest weapon and combat is not always the answer. Play as Luna, a young witch who overcomes obstacles with the potions she brews, as she gathers items from enchanted lands and conquers devious puzzles on her quest.
Why similar: Cute 19%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Puzzle 14.8%, Relaxing 11.7%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines crafting and adventure elements with a cute, whimsical art style.
- #12 Moekuri: Adorable + Tactical SRPG
90% matchVery Positive86% of 392 reviews2016
Dev: MokyuSoftPub: Culture Select
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
It's adorable! It's tactical! The doujin/indie SRPG - Moékuri! 151+ Cute Creatures to try, over a solid grid-based tactical system! Fight through 25 story stages with your own unique strategy!
Why similar: Cute 23.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.5%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Indie 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Directly matches the cute aesthetic with a heavy focus on tactical, turn-based strategy.
- #13 A Tiny Sticker Tale
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 664 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Wholesome 31%, Emotional 15.3%, Puzzle 13.5%, Cute 10.6%, Relaxing 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, puzzle-focused adventure that prioritizes charm and creative problem-solving.
- #14 Shiner
89% matchVery Positive90% of 216 reviews2023
Dev: Team ShinerPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Learn every attack that gets used against you in this turn-based strategy game. Meet (and battle) a colorful cast of fully voice-acted characters as you search for the bully who wronged you.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Puzzle 14%, Cute 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends exploration with tactical, puzzle-oriented combat in a way that feels very similar to the seed.
- #15 Journey of Realm:Dawn Dew
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,330 reviews2025
Dev: 葱色兔兔/Scallion RabbitPub: Anotherindie
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
"JOR: Dawn Dew" is a 2D turn-based game with a box-like map. In the game, act "Dew" to adventure. On adventure, collect and freely choose your way of fighting. As the exploration progresses, deter the threat of the black beast tide, and finally defeat the monstrous malice.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Cartoon 14.2%, Cute 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features turn-based tactical combat within a fantasy setting that complements the seed's gameplay loop.
- #16 Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,925 reviews2016
Dev: Ludosity
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.1%, Cute 20.3%, Indie 15.8%, Adventure 11%, 2D 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, retro-styled game where healing and combat are integrated into fast-paced tactical encounters.
- #17 Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,024 reviews2019
Dev: Moonsprout GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Why similar: Cute 36.1%, Turn-Based Combat 29.4%, Exploration 13.5%, Indie 9.5%, RPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based adventure that requires tactical thinking and party synergy in a cute, insect-themed world.
- #18 Wargroove
85% matchVery Positive83% of 5,267 reviews2019
Dev: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 46.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 41.9%, Indie 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, cute take on classic grid-based strategy games with a strong emphasis on unit tactics.
- #19 Dokimon Quest
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 551 reviews2024
Dev: Yanako RPGs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A monster-taming RPG meets GBC-era nostalgia. Capture and train 140+ Dokimon across 15+ towns. "Whoa, watch out — Dokimon are dangerous!" Uncover the mystery behind your missing childhood friend in the Xelos region.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.8%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Cute 15%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, Relaxing 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A creature-collector RPG that incorporates turn-based strategy and tactical party management.
- #20 HipWitch
84% matchVery Positive92% of 148 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Hip Sword
Windows · Mac
HipWitch is a chill puzzle game that invites you to explore a beautiful nature reserve. Play as Prom, a young witch helping a cast of quirky characters. Use a variety of spells, and the power of 90s dial-up internet to solve the tasks ahead!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.2%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Emotional 10.7%, Puzzle 8.4%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, story-rich adventure that focuses on exploration and character-driven charm.
- #21 KoroNeko
83% matchVery Positive96% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: Nomadroid
Windows
Roll your way through a cozy, kawaii world full of charming characters and challenging puzzles to save your siblings from Strawberry the Witch!
Why similar: Wholesome 32.3%, Puzzle 17.5%, Cute 14.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Relaxing 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome, casual adventure game that focuses on puzzle-solving and exploration.
- #22 Resonance of the Ocean
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,278 reviews2022
Dev: Image Labo
Windows · Mac
Pick up what the waves wash ashore to make instruments. Use those instruments to answer the echoes heard from beyond the ocean.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.1%, Cute 16.4%, Puzzle 15.3%, Relaxing 12.3%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, puzzle-heavy experience that shares the cute, indie charm of the seed game.
- #23 Artis Impact
81% matchVery Positive85% of 2,627 reviews2025
Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Turn-Based Tactics 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Cute 14%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A lore-rich JRPG that features turn-based tactical combat and pixel-art charm.
- #24 Treasure 'n Trio
81% matchVery Positive100% of 248 reviews2025
Dev: TNT
Windows
Team up with a brute-force warrior, a nimble and wily thief, and a cowardly wizard with teleportation magic. Use all three characters with different abilities at the right time to solve puzzles and collect treasures!
Why similar: Puzzle 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Cute 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A grid-based puzzle game that requires careful strategic planning to navigate dungeon-like environments.
- #25 Beyond the Wall
82% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2023
Dev: Rocking Toy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Classic point-and-click adventure with a magical atmosphere. Discover what happens one night Beyond the Wall of the garden. Immerse yourself into a mysterious world where fantasy meets reality with a pinch of humor. Solve puzzles, collect items, and overcome obstacles that await you on your journey.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.9%, Cartoon 17.8%, Cute 13.5%, Cartoony 10.1%, Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn adventure game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and a cute, cartoonish aesthetic.
- #26 Wonderland
80% matchVery Positive92% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: TomaduckStudio
Windows
Wonderland is a top-down turn-based strategy game that requires real-time action, where you'll play as a little girl to learn her inner story and discover the secrets of Wonderland.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 27%, Puzzle 15.7%, Cartoon 15.2%, Emotional 13.4%, Cartoony 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual strategy game that uses puzzle mechanics to drive its narrative-heavy experience.
- #27 Lord Ambermaze
79% matchVery Positive92% of 143 reviews2025
Dev: Potata CompanyPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Lord Ambermaze is a charming adventure set on a mysterious island where the world only moves when you do. Battle quirky enemies, solve clever puzzles, bond with island dwellers, and save your little sister by uncovering the dark lord’s terrible secret.
Why similar: Puzzle 34%, Turn-Based Combat 31.1%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 11.8%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that uses grid-based movement to create intense, puzzle-like combat scenarios.
- #28 Tukoni: Forest Keepers
77% matchVery Positive99% of 475 reviews2026
Dev: Dream Operator
Windows
Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute & cozy puzzle adventure. Play as Traveller, a forest spirit on a special journey, as you explore magical hand-drawn locations, meet charming characters, solve handcrafted puzzles, collect herbs and tea recipes, and help the forest prepare for the coming winter.
Why similar: Wholesome 30.8%, Hand-drawn 20.4%, Cute 14%, Puzzle 13.4%, Adventure 7.5%
- #29 Sprout
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,766 reviews2018
Dev: Jeff NuszPub: Mindful Mammoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 7%
Embark on a casual, botanical-puzzle-adventure. Make friends, learn new skills, solve puzzles, and become the mighty oak that you were always meant to be.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 33.2%, Puzzle 19.2%, Adventure 14.3%, Indie 13.4%, Cute 10%
Why You'll Like It: A short, indie adventure that emphasizes a cute aesthetic and casual exploration.
- #30 NAIRI: Rising Tide
77% matchVery Positive100% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: HomeBearStudio
Windows
A hand-drawn adventure blending visual novel storytelling with point-and-click puzzles. Explore the corrupt oasis city of Shirin as an apocalyptic prophecy looms. Meet unforgettable characters, craft solutions with your Tool Belt, and unravel intricate puzzle-dungeons.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.5%, Wholesome 18.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Emotional 11%
- #31 The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
76% matchVery Positive83% of 290 reviews2025
Dev: Fix-a-Bug
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 Strategy 22.6%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, Adventure 10.8%, 2D 7.5%
- #32 Doll Explorer Prologue
78% matchVery Positive95% of 247 reviews2021
Dev: Pico Games
Windows
"Doll Explorer Prologue" you can play a free thinking puzzle game where you choose commands such as "move forward" or "attack" to traverse a dungeon! In search of dungeon treasures, the adventures of apprentice witch Tia and her magical life form Doll begin!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 36.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.8%, 2D 11.4%, Casual 9.9%, Puzzle 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A smaller, accessible entry point into the tactical, puzzle-based combat of the full game.
- #33 Lord Ambermaze: Prologue
76% matchVery Positive96% of 116 reviews2024
Dev: Potata CompanyPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Lord Amber maze: Prologue is a free entry to a turn-based dungeon-crawler set in a labyrinth of frozen time. Plan each move carefully, battle quirky monsters, and solve intricate puzzles, one dungeon at a time.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.5%, Turn-Based Combat 26.9%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, 2D 8.3%, RPG 6.8%
- #34 Rita
74% matchVery Positive99% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: SporkTank
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rita is a cozy adventure where a little chicklet solves word-based puzzles to transform the world around her. Follow her story across generations, meet her grandchicklet, and be a part of her legacy.
Why similar: Wholesome 26.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Puzzle 11.5%, Cute 10.8%, Emotional 8.8%
- #35 Reverie Knights Tactics: Prologue
78% matchMixed69% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: 40 Giants EntertainmentPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Reverie Knights Tactics: Prologue takes you on a journey to a hand-drawn fantasy world, where you guide your heroes through the first hour of the upcoming tactical RPG. The Prologue introduces you to the game’s story and includes three battles, as well as item crafting and character customization.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 27.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Adventure 9.8%, Cartoony 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a focused look at the tactical, grid-based combat systems found in the main title.
- #36 Placid Plastic Deck - A Quiet Quest
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 257 reviews2026
Dev: turbolento gamesPub: turbolento publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A story-driven adventure with multiple-choice dialogue, funny characters, and a light sprinkle of card battles. A friendship to mend, a world to explore, and a few opponents to beat. Not a deep card battler, just an adventure where decks can be evil. But you're in luck… yours is all ducks!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.1%, Wholesome 26.9%, Adventure 15%, Cute 11.6%, RPG 6.7%
- #37 Bloomtown: A Different Story
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,619 reviews2024
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.8%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Cute 20.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 6.7%
- #38 Cave Quest 2
75% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2021
Dev: MD Studio
Windows · Mac
Fight back against the underworld by acquiring powerful talents and spells on your journey to save your friends in this exciting and clever Match 3 game!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, Puzzle 15.8%, Adventure 11.7%, 2D 7.1%
- #39 Dawnsbury Days
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 959 reviews2024
Dev: Dawnsbury Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 36.6%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Cute 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, RPG 5.3%
- #40 Heroines of Swords & Spells
73% matchVery Positive94% of 676 reviews2020
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 37.8%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Exploration 8.4%, 2D 7.8%
- #41 Untamed Tactics
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 134 reviews2023
Dev: Grumpy Owl GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac
Untamed Tactics is a Tactical RPG set in world of colorful animals. Relive the legend of Greycoat’s escape into the untamed Wilds in a tale of lost honor and finding a new home as you fight, talk, and think your way through this beautifully illustrated adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 28.3%, Hand-drawn 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Cute 9.8%
- #42 A Healer Only Lives Twice
75% matchVery Positive81% of 241 reviews2016
Dev: Pon Pon GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
All You Need Is Heal! Monsters have cornered you in the dungeon corridors. As a newly hired Priest, your duties are to use your magical abilities to heal your comrade, a Knight on the front-line, and provide support during battle. Will these two brave souls live to see the light of day again?
Why similar: Cute 36%, Cartoony 25.7%, Indie 16.3%, RPG 9.1%, Casual 8.2%
- #43 Chasing the Dawn / CTD
70% matchVery Positive99% of 112 reviews2026
Dev: Wave Games
Windows
Chasing the Dawn is a pixel-art roguelike strategy game. Enter the dungeon, use wit and luck to navigate dangers, and lead your characters deeper. Manage risks with items and runes, gather resources, and rebuild your village. Their fate is shaped by your every click.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.4%, Cute 22.2%, Puzzle 21.6%, Relaxing 13.1%, 2D 8.1%
- #44 Cards of Heart
72% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: GoodMind Games
Windows · Mac
Join Amalia on her journey to confront her inner Shadows! Complete errands for town residents, build your deck, face Shadows in gripping card battles, and uncover Amalia’s memories in this cozy, narrative-driven, deck-building RPG.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.1%, Hand-drawn 22.4%, Cute 15.7%, Relaxing 14.9%, Exploration 6.6%
- #45 Sakura And The Airyvixen
71% matchVery Positive89% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: SimonCreative
Windows
Sakura and the Airyvixen is an anime-inspired roguelite with cute girls and strategy to spare! Cultivate an adorable team of fighters, then lead them through challenging gauntlets to ultimate victory!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Cute 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
- #46 Reborn: An Idle Roguelike RPG
72% matchMixed66% of 154 reviews2025
Dev: Blake Farnsworth
Windows · Mac
A tactical idle roguelike RPG where you progress through auto-battles, gather resources, craft gear, and brew stat-boosting potions. Build your character, shape a village of evolving NPCs, and uncover hidden truths in a story-driven world that rewards curiosity and time.
Why similar: Cute 42.1%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, 2D 16.5%, Casual 12.1%, RPG 2.7%
- #47 Between Stops
69% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: Too Tired Dev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Between Stops is a story-driven turn-based RPG with bullet-hell inspired combat. Dodge deadly boss patterns, shape character relationships, and unlock multiple routes where your choices permanently alter the story.
Why similar: Cute 23.5%, Emotional 22%, Adventure 17.6%, Exploration 15.6%, 2D 9.1%
- #48 Reviver
68% matchVery Positive92% of 242 reviews2025
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.4%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Cartoon 13%, Emotional 12.4%
- #49 Floppy Knights
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 409 reviews2022
Dev: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Meet the Floppy Knights: tangible projections summoned from floppy disks! Tactics fuse with card game mechanics as Phoebe and Carlton, a brilliant young inventor & her robot-arm bestie, square off in turn-based battles. Select your Knights, hone your deck, and execute your strategy for victory!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Cartoon 13%, Cute 10.6%
- #50 Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,459 reviews2025
Dev: Ritual StudiosPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!
Why similar: Wholesome 28.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Cute 15.2%, Cartoony 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
- #51 Blackout Hospital
68% matchVery Positive97% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: arcadekitten
Windows
When the power goes out while working night shift in the hospital, the emergency lights come on with an eerie glow...
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 25%, Cartoon 17.9%, Puzzle 14.9%, Cute 12.4%, Cartoony 11.4%
- #52 Pages of Time: Prologue
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,961 reviews2022
Dev: Starbeings Studio
Windows
Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 29.2%, Puzzle 19.8%, Cute 19%, Adventure 10.6%, Indie 8.3%
- #53 Tiny Echo
69% matchVery Positive87% of 792 reviews2017
Dev: Might and Delight
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore a lovingly crafted world with all its odd inhabitants as you experience the ethereal realm and deliver messages to the spirits. Make your mark in the wordless narrative - with a Tiny Echo.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.7%, Cute 15.3%, Puzzle 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Adventure 9%
- #54 Crown Trick
67% matchVery Positive85% of 5,388 reviews2020
Dev: NEXT StudiosPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter a labyrinth that moves as you move, where mastering the elements is key to defeating enemies and uncovering the mysteries of this underground world. With a new experience awaiting every time you enter the dungeon, let the power bestowed by the crown guide you in this challenging adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 30.5%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, Adventure 9.9%, 2D 7.2%
- #55 Noctuary
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,635 reviews2023
Dev: GratescaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Two young illuminators, Fancia and Alina, start their adventure in the bright and fascinating Inlixaland... ...in pursuit of becoming trustworthy "The Arborangers."
Why similar: Cute 28.7%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Emotional 18.6%, Cartoony 14.6%, Adventure 9.1%
- #56 Cartapli : Fold Quest
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 692 reviews2026
Dev: ManduPodPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Cartapli: fold Quest is a turn-based combat game combining strategy roguelike mechanics with unique origami puzzles. Fold the paper to shift positions and defeat all enemies!
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.1%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Cute 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
- #57 Cauldron
64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,714 reviews2025
Dev: SleepyDad GamesPub: Caketown Interactive
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cauldron is an upgrade-heavy, minigame-centric, turn-based RPG. Play minigames to strengthen your party, then win battles to uncover more map, more heroes, more minigames, more everything! If your favorite plant is an upgrade tree, then this game is for you!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 31.2%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Cute 17%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Adventure 9.6%
- #58 Underquest
66% matchVery Positive95% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Otherside Bay Studio
Windows
Fantasy story-driven roguelite with chaotic inventory management. Combine items in real-time to create powerful skills and use them in fast-paced combat. Explore randomly generated dungeons in the Underkingdom and discover the secrets of its inhabitants!
Why similar: Cute 56.5%, Adventure 27.9%, RPG 11.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #59 Beasties - Monster Trainer Puzzle RPG
71% matchMixed46% of 68 reviews2022
Dev: rokaplay
Windows
Beasties is a lovingly 🧡 hand-drawn 2D monster trainer game with a turn-based puzzle combat, where you take on the role of a Beastie trainer.
Why similar: Puzzle 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, Relaxing 12.7%, Cute 10.6%, Indie 9.2%
- #60 CARD QUEST
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: MEOW STORE GAME
Windows · Mac
《CARD QUEST》 is a game themed around the image of cats, featuring a rich combination of elemental schools, random equipment upgrades and breakthroughs, unique core gameplay for each chapter, and various random events.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 31.6%, Cute 22.3%, Turn-Based Combat 20.6%, Exploration 7.1%, 2D 7.1%