- #1 20something
97% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2017
Dev: Jake Tucker
Windows · Linux
20something is an interactive fiction game, a candid and honest look at dating, relationships and navigating life as a man in his twenties for whom interactions can provoke a little extra soul searching.
Why similar: RPG 66.1%, Indie 33.9%
- #2 Life of a caveman
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: playlitedotnet
Windows
Live the colorful life of a caveman. Eat and interact with other cavemen in order to grow stronger and smarter. Once you are strong enough, become the leader of your group and guide them to safety; safety from things like the the beast that attacks at night and the other tribe that left tracks in your area.
Why similar: RPG 48.9%, Simulation 30.2%, Indie 20.9%
- #3 Crimson Light
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: NandeePub: Crimson Lodge
Windows
A peaceful, isolated village turns into one girl's nightmare as she awakens from her slumber to find herself separated from her beloved sister.
Why similar: RPG 55.8%, Indie 23.4%, Female Protagonist 20.7%
- #4 Prince Maker美少年梦工厂3:重生
95% matchVery Positive96% of 418 reviews2019
Dev: ALFAGAME
Windows
AlfaGame的美少年梦工厂系列第3代作品, 在架空奇幻世界的故事背景下 体验创新式多互动全性向育成结局的冒险游戏 玩家可以担任其它两位候选人的导师,了解他们的故事。并且可以亲自外出挣钱,养家糊口
Why similar: RPG 51.8%, Simulation 28.7%, Indie 19.6%
- #5 The Quest Giver
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rest.less Games
Windows · Mac
The Quest Giver“ is a 2D Fantasy guild manager simulation, in which you create your own quests, and then send adventurers out to do them. Experience how much effort it is to create and assign quests, gather the knowledge you need, and to make the decisions adventurers won't.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 30.5%, Indie 20.1%
- #6 Hocus Potions
94% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Mikaila YoungPub: BoxCastle Games
Windows · Mac
A game about friendship and magic -- gather and grow ingredients, brew powerful potions, and help -- or hinder! -- the local townsfolk.
Why similar: RPG 50.6%, Simulation 29.8%, Indie 19.6%
- #7 Pixel Life
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: willzgames
Windows
Pixel Life is a survival game of parenting and civilization building in which you can play as a ancient human and build your civilization with other players or by yourself. Live an entire life in few minutes. You can have babies of your own in the form of other players, and leave a legacy for next generations to help develop civilization.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 30.5%, Indie 20.1%
- #8 Fantasy Gladiators
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Fatherson GamesPub: Blue Mana
Windows · Mac
Enter the world of Fantasy Gladiators, where creatures span from the normal (Kings) to the unexpected (a tiny, murderous clown). You must carefully craft your dream roster and mercilessly take down your opponent. Every decision could make or break your entire dynasty.
Why similar: RPG 48.9%, Simulation 30.2%, Indie 20.9%
- #9 A Day For A Kitten
92% matchMostly Positive71% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: 橘猫的一天
Windows
People who loves cat maybe need this game,I hope you like it! The Player acts as a cat.You can eat,grind your paws,love and work in garden,street or your house. At the same time,as the descendants of Yi Meow Meow,looking for stolen crystal and risk of RPG, to the different elements of the area received a variety of magic and unlock the...
Why similar: RPG 49.1%, Simulation 30.3%, Indie 20.6%
- #10 The Garden of Youth
85% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: MoonLight-晚光社Pub: 糕薯科技
Windows · Mac
"The Graden of Youth"is a visual light novel with a focus on youthful love. The story mainly tells of a group of teenagers and girls suffering from mental illness -" AS "- who are involved in a" box court "experiment.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.3%, RPG 32.7%, Simulation 21.3%, Story Rich 6.6%, Indie 5.1%
- #11 與我簽約吧!~愛與夢想的主旋律~
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DNAXCAT CO., LTD.
Windows
《與我簽約吧!愛與夢想的主旋律》是一款講述夢想、愛情與努力的戀愛模擬文字冒險遊戲。玩家所扮演的男主角回鄉接下父親遺留的、瀕臨倒閉的經紀事務所後,必須努力尋找潛力新人並與其簽約,挽救事務所的同時也成為一名獨當一面的經紀人!在這過程中,玩家又會與各具特色的女藝人及其他美女角色們擦出什麼令人臉紅心跳的火花呢?
Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Interactive Fiction 28.2%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Simulation 7.4%
- #12 Humanity's Heart
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 幻日之弦Pub: 糕薯科技
Windows
〖Humanity's Heart〗 is a free text-based romance game where you assume the protagonist's role. Within a school setting, you'll encounter numerous characters, gradually uncover panic-inducing anomalies lurking beneath mundane life, and find yourself forced to confront hidden truths.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.3%, RPG 32.4%, Simulation 22.3%, Story Rich 6.8%, Indie 5.1%
- #13 让我支配你
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 163 reviews2026
Dev: 不吃炸鸡只吃薯条UKPub: LoveCraft
Windows
这是一部以“女性支配”为主题的短篇视觉小说。你首次登录这款游戏,发现自己竟是被班上校霸的早古女主,于是你放飞自我,拳打霸凌咔校霸(纪文川),脚踢不听话跟踪狂学生会长(林子莫),故事由此展开……(内涵囚禁、暴力、公调等元素)
Why similar: RPG 47.9%, Interactive Fiction 33%, Female Protagonist 19.1%
- #14 Fortune's Tavern - Remastered
91% match8 user reviews13% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Trevor Jones
Windows
Every great RPG has its tavern: where heroes meet, rumours are told, quests are undertaken, and beer is supped by the gallon… but could you manage such a place? Jump into the role of a fantasy-world tavern keeper and renovate the infamous Fortune’s Tavern, amongst the backdrop of a world on the brink of war.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 30.5%, Indie 20.1%
- #15 Progeny VR
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Silverstring Media Inc.
Windows
Progeny is a VR game that takes place during those few seconds between “You Died” and videogame resurrection. It presents players with a sci-fi world, seen only through their deceased character’s memories, and a choice: which of those memories do they take with them into the next life?
Why similar: RPG 48.2%, Simulation 31.3%, Indie 20.5%
- #16 Corrupt
89% matchPositive91% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: Opendream
Windows · Mac
A 2017 Thailand's phenomenal anti-corruption mobile visual novel is now available on Steam for FREE! Face the real world-inspired corruption cases and experience the consequences by yourself. Developed and produced by Opendream and Khon Thai Foundation.
Why similar: RPG 47.6%, Simulation 32.2%, Indie 20.2%
- #17 The Innkeeper
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Game Brewery
Windows
Buy ingredients, cook dishes and serve guests in a world where an inn at the corner of 7 nations is the key for peace.
Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Simulation 30.4%, Indie 20.3%
- #18 Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition
88% matchMixed60% of 267 reviews2018
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Join the retro RPG world of Paperos - become a Knight of Pen and Paper in the newly revamped "Free Edition"!
Why similar: RPG 53.4%, Simulation 27%, Indie 19.7%
- #19 第一次当妈妈
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HeyStudio
Windows
First Time Mom is a female-oriented simulation game that includes career development and raising a daughter. Players will progress from being an online writer to a director, accompany their daughter until she turns 18, and enjoy sweet interactions with her husband.
Why similar: RPG 35.3%, Interactive Fiction 23%, Simulation 19.9%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Indie 4.2%
- #20 Moonlight Basket
84% matchPositive94% of 48 reviews2020
Dev: Inu to NekoPub: Starship Studio
Windows
『ムーンライトバスケット』は交易シミュレーションゲームです。プレイヤーは街の錬金術師ティコとなり、海洋王国イシュワルドの街々を股に掛け、多くの商品を売り買いし、巨額の富を得て国内随一の商人を目指しましょう。
Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Simulation 26.2%, Indie 17.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%
- #21 Space Farm
84% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Decade
Windows · Mac
Space Farm is following in the footsteps of amazing games like Stardew Valley, and any of the Harvest Moon franchise. We are setting out to bring this amazing genre into the next generation. In-depth Storyline, dynamic marketplace, reputation, items, and of course FARMING!
Why similar: RPG 49.7%, Simulation 30.1%, Indie 20.2%
- #22 Flowerless Gardenia 白花未咲
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 凝冰剑斩
Windows
The protagonist Shirosaki Hyou was originally a killer, but everything changed after she met a weird man.
Why similar: RPG 63.5%, Indie 25.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #23 Wienne
82% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2020
Dev: Creeepling
Windows
Wienne is unique - you can change the flow of the story at any moment in time. Repeatedly. In this short story and lore-driven RPG you will have to save Wienne and Zack from a nearly inevitable demise. Can you find the path?
Why similar: RPG 62.8%, Indie 25.5%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Story Rich 4%
- #24 Beautiful Model2
82% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: MCGame
Windows
·This is a simulation rope art photography game. Players in the game play a rope master, through the cooperation with beautiful models to shoot beautiful photography.
Why similar: RPG 49%, Simulation 30.8%, Indie 20.2%
- #25 Sometimes Always Monsters
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 161 reviews2020
Dev: Vagabond Dog
Windows
Join a cross-country bus tour as a newlywed author, and combat vicious rumors that you're a plagiarist. Truth isn't important, when you control the narrative.
Why similar: RPG 63.7%, Indie 24.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.7%, Story Rich 4.3%
- #26 The Parenting Simulator
79% matchVery Positive88% of 68 reviews2020
Dev: Hosted Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is a story where you do something more terrifying than entering a haunted house, more dangerous than assaulting an alien horde, and more important than ruling a fantasy kingdom. You, and you alone, must turn your newborn baby into a functional adult. Will you be a tiger mom or a helicopter dad?
Why similar: RPG 44.9%, Simulation 28.1%, Indie 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%
- #27 黄河大合唱 Song of Yellow River
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: SD studio
Windows
The Song of Yellow River focused on the Anti-Japanese War from 1931 to 1945. This game will lead players to experience one of the most brutal battles in human history. From far to near, from north to south, guide players to understand the history of the anti-Japanese ancestors.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 30.1%, Indie 20.5%
- #28 Last Week
78% matchPositive90% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: Balbod
Windows
The inhabitants of a small portside town begin to fear the worst when they hear the news. This is the last week before the end of the world. With the limited time you have left you must decide which of the town's folk to try and help.
Why similar: RPG 63.2%, Indie 24.9%, Story Rich 12%
- #29 Cahors Sunset
81% matchMixed62% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: Locomotivah
Windows
Cahors Sunset is a light-RPG in which you control the decisions of an old French man. Your goal is try to keep the main character alive for as long as you can through the decisions you make each month. Every action have wanted and unwanted effects on your character's health.
Why similar: RPG 42.5%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 18.1%
- #30 Omina Mortis
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rhino Games
Windows · Mac
Omina Mortis – gothic thriller in medieval style. Omnia Mortis is a bold experiment in interactive fiction that is steeped in medieval aesthetics and symbolism.
Why similar: RPG 50.3%, Simulation 28%, Indie 21.8%
- #31 The Light Empire
79% matchNegative8% of 12 reviews2015
Dev: Jemy
Windows
Enter this universe "Roguelike / RPG" randomly generated, or you'll be in control of a spaceship and take your crew in the depths of the universe to save your people.
Why similar: RPG 49.1%, Simulation 30.3%, Indie 20.6%
- #32 Mad Zombie
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: OranCG
Windows
This game is a top-down tps game where players must shoot zombies everywhere in this city. This game is designed to allow players to relax and destroy the most zombies. how to play: Press the W A D S button for moving. Press left mouse to shoot. And use the mouse cursor to set direction.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 30.5%, Indie 20.1%
- #33 The Frontier
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2016
Dev: Nikku Nomura
Windows
The Frontier is a blend between business simulation and survival, exploration games. Starting from nothing: explore, gather resources, craft items, and try to survive your world — all while building up your business empire and great fortune.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 30.5%, Indie 20.1%
- #34 Surfasaurus
75% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Red Triangle Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Ride the waves to success! Save your true love from your rival.. by surfing!
Why similar: RPG 46.8%, Simulation 28%, Indie 25.1%
- #35 Unlord
72% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
Dev: Kvisaz Games
Windows
Lords of the Damned Land - a text quest, a book-playing in the genre of gloomy fantasy, mixed with jokes on the verge of madness. 80,000 words, 1000 pages, 3 win endings and lots of other endings.
Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Simulation 24%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Indie 16.8%
- #36 Parachronism: Order of Chaos
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: NinjaVault
Windows
Parachronism is an action RPG with life sim elements set in a fantasy world inspired by Ancient China. Sent into the past and mistaken for the fugitive princess of a kingdom at war, embark on an epic journey to save time itself.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 30.5%, Indie 20.1%
- #37 Hammer & Anvil VR
73% matchMixed60% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: Thibaut Blanca
Windows
Become the blacksmith of the village! Forge axes, dagues, spikes, shields and sword from iron sticks and other base materials.
Why similar: RPG 48.9%, Simulation 30.2%, Indie 20.8%
- #38 Maraiyum: Rise of the Setting Sun
75% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Humdrum Software LLC
Windows
The coup has finally come! After the disastrous rule of the previous Emperor, the Imperial army have placed you, a distant relative with no training, on the throne. With rebellions, religious insurgency, widespread famine, and a rapidly dwindling treasury, time is not on your side.
Why similar: RPG 48.9%, Simulation 30.2%, Indie 20.9%
- #39 Astrela Starlight
71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Master Plan Multimedia
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astrela Starlight is a space adventure game where you can play more than 60 quests over 40 star systems. Solve the mystery of Lystran by interacting with NPCs to complete quests, mine, build spacecraft and stations, build and move planets, and build the Ecxos planetary station.
Why similar: RPG 50.6%, Simulation 28.2%, Indie 21.2%
- #40 A Drop of Color
62% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Samuel BibbPub: StarCity
Windows
A story-driven RPG puzzle game where you solve color-based puzzles and engage in side-scrolling shooter action in an arcade.
Why similar: RPG 71.1%, Indie 28.9%
- #41 Trawl
74% matchMixed67% of 38 reviews2016
Dev: Daniel GallagherPub: House of Wire
Windows · Mac
Trawl is a first person experiential game of discovery and creativity. First you must figure out how to operate the various parts of the boat, manipulating the wheel, throttle and the net. Then, trawl the sea to recover discover what secrets are hidden in its depths and record your findings on your typewriter.
Why similar: RPG 49.7%, Simulation 29.2%, Indie 21.1%
- #42 Indie Dream
70% matchVery Positive85% of 94 reviews2019
Dev: Laolu Productions
Windows · Mac
This is just the story of a young and naive indie dev.
Why similar: RPG 48.4%, Simulation 29.9%, Indie 21.7%
- #43 IMPOSSIBLE FIGHTER FROG
76% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: CREATIV GAME DEVELOPER LLC.
Windows · Mac
Be the hero of the day and save the city! Chaos is overthrown in the downtown, clean up the creatures of your super-evil enemy! Choose a character, try achieving the most points in time and making a new record!
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 30.5%, Indie 20.1%
- #44 Tank battle
74% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: 黄金炫游科技有限公司
Windows
《Tank Battle》 is a tactical competitive game in which you need to collect resources, strengthen weapons and equipment, and eliminate opponents to survive in the end to win. Good luck, eat chicken tonight!
Why similar: RPG 47.9%, Simulation 29.6%, Indie 22.5%
- #45 Super Toaster X: Learn Japanese RPG
73% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2017
Dev: Team Toaster
Windows
A dungeon crawling RPG to learn Japanese vocabulary.
Why similar: RPG 71.1%, Indie 28.9%
- #46 Cross Border VR
71% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: KR
Windows
"Cross Border VR" is a VR Shooting game. In the game, you need to eliminate the remaining forces of armed elements in the border areas and regain the treasure!
Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Simulation 31%, Indie 20.4%
- #47 Beyond The Veil
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sun's Shadow Studios
Windows
Beyond the Veil is a text-based horror game, with a focus on character-driven storytelling. Drawing on the rich history of New Orleans, the choices you make will not only alter the story, but also the personality of the protagonist.
Why similar: RPG 71.1%, Indie 28.9%
- #48 OrdinaryFamily
68% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: 飞鸟
Windows
在一个普通的当代中国家庭中,每个人都有自己的烦恼和压力。在不同的关卡里,玩家可以操控不同的家庭成员,做出积极或消极的选择。因为资金和时间限制,目前上架的是主角父亲的第一关,这一关是纯视觉小说并且内容较短。
Why similar: RPG 54.4%, Interactive Fiction 23.5%, Indie 22.1%
- #49 BeiJing Courier Simulator
69% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: CoughCatPub: CoughCat Software
Windows
After graduating from college, I resolutely gave up hundreds of millions of property. I decided to stay in Beijing and be an ordinary courier. I have to work hard on my career. I set a small goal : earned him a hundred million. Then marry BaiFuMei and embark on the peak of life.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 30.5%, Indie 20.1%
- #50 The Contact
72% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Crusty Squirrel
Windows
A roleplay game with freedom of choice, police wanted System, criminal activities, home invasions, stealing, open world and a thrilling story.. with no need to follow!
Why similar: RPG 50.1%, Simulation 29.5%, Indie 20.4%
- #51 Lost in Nature
71% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Moongate Digital
Windows
As a shipwrecked person, you are stranded on a beautiful and wild island. Collect resources and build structures like campfires and shelters to survive but be cautious - the raw environment is constantly challenging you! Are you ready for the adventure of your life?
Why similar: RPG 48.2%, Simulation 31.3%, Indie 20.5%
- #52 Brave Hero Yuusha EX
68% matchPositive96% of 45 reviews2019
Dev: Torch60
Windows
Familiar tales can take unfamiliar turns! And it's up to you to reconstruct the story!
Why similar: RPG 70.5%, Indie 29.5%
- #53 懒人修仙传
69% matchMixed60% of 1,286 reviews2018
Dev: 托更的修罗
Windows
Median: 53.2 hrsMean: 194.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
这是一款很"休闲"的文字挂机游戏,游戏小而系统完善,玩法丰富,极其耗电,并且有大量玩家自制mod,让你玩了就停不下来。喜欢文字挂机游戏的不要错过,也仅限喜欢挂机游戏的同好,
Why similar: RPG 49.1%, Simulation 32%, Indie 18.9%
- #54 唐宫诗与谋
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 木兰舟工作室
Windows
History's main thread is set, but countless fates diverge. A woman destined for tragedy becomes the protagonist of a game. You, a voice in her mind, can influence her choices. How will the stories of Wu Zhao, Princess Taiping, Empress Wei, and Princess Anle then unfold?
Why similar: RPG 30.5%, Interactive Fiction 24%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Conversation 8.5%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #55 Yerah
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: DigitalWolfByte
Windows
Yerah is a indie farming game. You can build your farm, collect resources and process them, take care of your animals or send Warriors into adventures.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 30.5%, Indie 20.1%
- #56 A Second Chance
69% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Gamebringer
Windows
Inside these woods, which path will you choose to help your group survive ?
Why similar: RPG 48.9%, Simulation 30.2%, Indie 20.9%
- #57 16 Planes:Return
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deeber Studio
Windows
Why similar: RPG 49.1%, Simulation 30.3%, Indie 20.6%
- #58 Joker & Teacher
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 您真内向工作室Pub: X.D.
Windows
以上帝视角重回校园,你能扮演好班主任的角色吗?
Why similar: Simulation 37.3%, RPG 33.7%, Indie 24.5%, Story Rich 4.5%