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Games Like Dark Rose Valkyrie

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, JRPG, Anime, Singleplayer.

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Defend humanity from the Chimera Virus as the new leader of Japan's covert military agency (ACID) in Dark Rose Valkyrie! Battle enemies in this real-time combat, action-packed RPG, and investigate your party members to find and expose the traitor within before it’s too late!

Reviews: Mixed — 47% — of 183 reviews
Released: 2018-04-10
Developer: Idea Factory
Publisher: Idea Factory International
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 6.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 7.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 92%

Overview

Dark Rose Valkyrie is a unique blend of military-themed JRPG combat and visual novel-style investigation, specifically known for its traitor-hunting mechanic and Compile Heart's signature anime aesthetic. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same mix of party-based relationship building, tactical turn-based combat, and dark, character-driven narratives.

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    Dev: Idea Factory, Compile HeartPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fight in 3-tiered battles, devour your enemies, and customize your characters in this epic RPG to end the dragon's curse!

    Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, Turn-Based Combat 22.4%, RPG 21.1%, Anime 15.8%, Fantasy 3.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar dark fantasy atmosphere and complex party management mechanics typical of Compile Heart RPGs.

  2. #2 Lost Dimension
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 240 reviews2017
    Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: Ghostlight LTD
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    In the near future a terrorist mastermind, known only as ‘The End’, threatens humanity with nuclear armageddon. A special task force, the S.E.A.L.E.D team, are the only ones who can stop him: a group of young combatants with incredible abilities and each with a mysterious past.

    Why similar: JRPG 28.7%, Turn-Based 22.3%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, RPG 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game is the closest match to the seed, featuring a core mechanic where you must identify and eliminate a traitor within your own party.

  3. #3 Death end re;Quest
    96% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,387 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

    Why similar: JRPG 30.7%, Anime 19.4%, Turn-Based 13.9%, RPG 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, it shares the dark, high-stakes narrative and unique turn-based combat systems found in Dark Rose Valkyrie.

  4. #4 Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
    95% matchVery Positive85% of 2,377 reviews2017
    Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Long ago, a war raged between two powerful deities. Each was sealed away, their weapons scattered throughout the world. Our hero in this RPG, Fang, happens upon one such weapon and now he alone must choose which deity will awaken again!

    Why similar: JRPG 24.4%, Anime 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Turn-Based 12%, RPG 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Compile Heart JRPG that perfectly matches the anime aesthetic and tactical turn-based combat of the seed game.

  5. #5 Megadimension Neptunia VII
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 3,247 reviews2016
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
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    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 25.5%, Anime 17%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, RPG 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A polished JRPG experience that captures the lighthearted yet strategic anime-style combat that fans of the seed game enjoy.

  6. #6 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 5,775 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

    Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Turn-Based 15.6%, Anime 14%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, RPG 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This series excels at the military-academy and character-relationship dynamics that serve as the foundation for the seed game's story.

  7. #7 Metaphor: ReFantazio
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    Windows
    Median: 46.8 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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

    Why similar: JRPG 29.1%, Turn-Based Combat 22.6%, Anime 15.6%, RPG 12.7%, Story Rich 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-production JRPG that offers deep turn-based combat and a strong emphasis on party-based social interactions.

  8. #8 Omega Quintet
    93% matchMostly Positive76% of 159 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Humanity is in peril! A deadly phenomenon known as Blare threatens to consume all life on earth and is eating away at the minds of humans worldwide. No conventional forces can stop the Blare and it has rapidly spread worldwide. But in one city, a small population holds out against this deadly threat...

    Why similar: JRPG 22.5%, Turn-Based 18.7%, Visual Novel 12%, Anime 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This title combines idol-themed storytelling with turn-based RPG mechanics, offering a similar vibe to the seed game's character-focused approach.

  9. #9 The Caligula Effect: Overdose
    92% matchMostly Positive73% of 609 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Mobius. An idyllic world that lets people forget about the pain and problems of reality. Created by a sentient vocaloid program, μ (Mu), reality and fantasy have become blurred, allowing people to relive their high school years in bliss -- but just how real is a virtual happiness?

    Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, Turn-Based 20.7%, Anime 18.6%, RPG 17.7%, Story Rich 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a psychological narrative centered on high school students and hidden truths, mirroring the investigative themes of the seed.

  10. #10 Mary Skelter: Nightmares
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 575 reviews2018
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Ghostlight LTD
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The "Jail" suddenly appeared a number of years ago, sinking the city deep into the ground. There, this impenetrable living prison 666 metres beneath the surface, held power over eerie creatures called "Marchens." Within the prison was a boy named Jack - living a life of suffering...

    Why similar: JRPG 22.9%, Turn-Based 18%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Anime 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This dungeon-crawling RPG emphasizes party bonding and dark, supernatural themes that align well with the tone of Dark Rose Valkyrie.

  11. #11 Path of the Midnight Sun
    90% matchVery Positive85% of 247 reviews2023
    Dev: Studio Daimon
    Windows

    Protect a noblewoman reckoning with unholy powers as she wards off the soul of the Demon King sealed inside her. Doubt your own companions, survive against unforgiving hordes of monsters. But beware; every choice has consequences in this epic JRPG adventure of betrayal, romance & self-acceptance.

    Why similar: JRPG 29.5%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Anime 12.6%, Story Rich 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An excellent hybrid of visual novel and RPG that prioritizes story-rich character arcs and difficult decision-making.

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    You've been entrusted with the care of a crew of girls whose sins have damned their souls to Hell and an eternity of punishment... Their only hope of salvation is for you to recognize their unique histories, and to guide them along the path to redemption.

    Why similar: JRPG 37.5%, Anime 36.8%, RPG 19.3%, Cute 4.8%, 2D 1.6%

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    Windows

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    Why similar: Anime 30.4%, Visual Novel 29.8%, RPG 19.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, 2D 4.5%

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    Windows
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    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on intense character management and training, providing a unique strategic layer that complements the seed game's military theme.

  16. #16 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
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    Windows
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    Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-driven tactical RPG that uses visual novel elements to explore the consequences of choices and character survival.

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    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Why similar: JRPG 26.5%, RPG 21.3%, Anime 14.7%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Continuing the dark narrative style of its predecessor, this game is a great follow-up for those who enjoy the grittier side of Compile Heart titles.

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    Windows
    Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.1%, JRPG 24.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, RPG 11.3%, Fantasy 10.6%

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    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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    Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Turn-Based Combat 23.3%, Anime 17.6%, RPG 12.6%, Fantasy 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that emphasizes character growth and squad management, perfect for those who enjoy the military-squad aspect of the seed.

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    Windows

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    Why similar: Turn-Based 39.2%, Turn-Based Combat 33.7%, Anime 10.5%, Cute 5.7%, Sci-fi 5.2%

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    82% matchVery Positive94% of 12,198 reviews2015
    Dev: IDEA FACTORY Co., Ltd.Pub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 57.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why You'll Like It: A foundational title in the Compile Heart library that captures the lighthearted, character-focused charm of the seed game.

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    Windows
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    Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, Turn-Based Combat 26.9%, Anime 17.2%, Fantasy 10.6%, Magic 6.3%

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Anime 11.9%, RPG 10.8%, Cute 7.3%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: JRPG 44.3%, Anime 21.8%, RPG 12.9%, Cute 10.1%, Fantasy 5.9%

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    80% matchMostly Positive78% of 94 reviews2019
    Dev: Nkt StudioPub: Sekai Project
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    75% matchVery Positive94% of 3,510 reviews2015
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    76% matchMixed64% of 168 reviews2019
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
    Windows
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    74% matchVery Positive82% of 302 reviews2020
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Dev: MILLIDIA
    Windows

    This RPG features a unique combat system! After obtaining the Chaos God's Ring, you must evade the Goddess's minions while exploring the world, collecting divine weapons, and awakening heroic spirits. Assemble a knightly order to battle powerful enemies and uncover the ancient secrets of Eusayard.

    Why similar: RPG 66.8%, Magic 22.2%, Singleplayer 7.6%, 3D 3.4%

  44. #44 Sakura And The Airyvixen
    70% 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: JRPG 32.5%, Anime 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, RPG 10.8%, Cute 9.1%

  45. #45 Just Deserts
    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 348 reviews2016
    Dev: Vifth FloorPub: Sekai Project
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Just Deserts is a sci-fi action dating sim where you play as a soldier who must protect a city from mysterious alien attack, while at the same time you will also be seeking to capture the heart of your dream girl(s)! Theme song by Vesuvia [Ecky], vocal track by iMochi

    Why similar: Military 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Anime 13.4%, Turn-Based 13%

  46. #46 Girls' Frontline
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 670 reviews2025
    Dev: SUNBORN Information Co., Ltd.Pub: Darkwinter Software Limited
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    As a Commander for Griffin & Kryuger PMC. Navigate faction power struggles, deploy forces strategically, and work to restore order in a war-torn world.

    Why similar: Military 21.1%, Visual Novel 17%, RPG 16.8%, Anime 16%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%

  47. #47 UltraGirl Alters
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: FutureInvention
    Windows

    In this story-driven SRPG,you play as the manager of the virtual idol group “Alters”.Command five girls wearing Tokusatsu-style hero suits to fight monsters,Build trust and form deep bonds with them while uncovering the dark secrets of Big corporation that controls everything through algorithms…

    Why similar: JRPG 30%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Anime 13.5%, RPG 12.9%

  48. #48 Winged Sakura: Mindy's Arc
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 187 reviews2014
    Dev: WINGED SAKURA GAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Unlock 16 characters, expand your shop, enchant your gears, and defend against waves of enemies in a brand new, fast-paced, anime-themed Strategy Defense Game! Become Mindy's savior and help her end her never ending nightmare.

    Why similar: Anime 53.4%, RPG 37.7%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 3.9%

  49. #49 Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -
    66% matchVery Positive99% of 482 reviews2025
    Dev: さんぼん堂Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
    Windows

    Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.

    Why similar: JRPG 41.1%, RPG 19.9%, Fantasy 9.6%, Cute 8.8%, Magic 7.8%

  50. #50 Echoes of Vision
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 70 reviews2026
    Dev: Azure Flame Studio
    Windows

    This is a turn-based strategy game. You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.7%, JRPG 18.1%, RPG 14.8%, Anime 14.1%, Story Rich 8.8%

  51. #51 Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars
    71% matchMostly Positive80% of 678 reviews2016
    Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    It's time for classmating! Monsters have invaded the world of Aterra, and only a few special individuals, imbued with the power of the Star God, are equipped to fight it. Combine your Star power to make magical Star Children to boost up your forces in battle!

    Why similar: JRPG 38.8%, Anime 27.6%, RPG 21.1%, Visual Novel 6.4%, Cute 3.8%

  52. #52 MAGLAM LORD
    70% matchMixed64% of 103 reviews2022
    Dev: FELISTELLA Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The demon king is an endangered species!? Oh, slash such fate! A brand new Action-RPG presented by gorgeous creators!

    Why similar: JRPG 40.6%, RPG 16.8%, Anime 13.6%, Fantasy 11.7%, Story Rich 8.6%

  53. #53 Agarest: Generations of War Zero
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 392 reviews2014
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Ghostlight LTD
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 48.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    From the void, the gods of darkness and light created Agarest, a most perfect and divine world. As the generations passed, paradise sadly fell to the ravages of time. War darkened the skies and Agarest soon became a torturous hell as the gods divided and immense armies clashed, desecrating the once beautiful land…

    Why similar: JRPG 33.1%, Anime 22.3%, Turn-Based 15.1%, RPG 12.1%, Visual Novel 5.4%

  54. #54 Super Bullet Break
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 486 reviews2022
    Dev: BeXide Inc.Pub: PQube
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Save the world of online multiplayer games from a rogue AI in this deck-building strategy roguelite! Collect more than 160 cute and colourful Bullets as you move through maps based on iconic game genres and defeat enemies in challenging turn-based combat.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 36.6%, Anime 30.6%, Fantasy 15.1%, Cute 14.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%

  55. #55 Magellania
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 310 reviews2021
    Dev: Illunsoft
    Windows

    Defeat your enemies with the power of love, friendship, and violent military aggression in Magellania, a hardcore tactics-RPG set in outer space.

    Why similar: JRPG 36.6%, Turn-Based Combat 21.3%, RPG 17.1%, Anime 12.6%, Colorful 6.1%

  56. #56 KAMITSUBAKI CITY REGENERATE
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 509 reviews2025
    Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
    Windows

    Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!

    Why similar: Visual Novel 51.8%, Anime 23.9%, Cute 9.8%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 6.9%

  57. #57 Geo Mythica
    66% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Guin Entertainment, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth. Battle in unique party-based combat mixing real-time action and strategic commands. Join Gio and a team of lively characters as they unearth bizarre global events, forgotten legends, and battle mythical foes to unveil the secrets of Geo Mythica.

    Why similar: JRPG 36%, RPG 14.4%, Magic 12.1%, Fantasy 11.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

  58. #58 Didnapper 2
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 185 reviews2021
    Dev: DID Games
    Windows · Mac

    Didnapper 2 is a story-focused JRPG adventure featuring lots, lots of DiD (damsel in distress) scenes! Play as the magically-gifted hero Seles and try to avoid capture or escape your bonds, as she tries to uncover the secrets of the world with a party of misfits.

    Why similar: JRPG 24.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Anime 13.5%, RPG 9.5%, Fantasy 6.6%

  59. #59 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
    65% matchVery Positive95% of 14,248 reviews2022
    Dev: Dancing Dragon GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!

    Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, RPG 23.4%, Fantasy 16%, Story Rich 14.1%, Romance 12.2%

  60. #60 WitchSpring R
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,785 reviews2023
    Dev: KIWIWALKS
    Windows
    Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 22.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, RPG 11.9%, Cute 11.2%, Turn-Based 10%

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