- #1 Doom & Destiny Advanced
97% matchVery Positive91% of 434 reviews2016
Dev: Heartbit Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Four nerds walk into a dungeon. It’s not a joke, it’s Doom & Destiny Advanced.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.3%, RPG 21.5%, Comedy 17.5%, JRPG 14.1%, Fantasy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the original's mechanics while maintaining the same hilarious, meta-humorous tone.
- #2 Doom & Destiny Worlds
96% matchVery Positive80% of 140 reviews2020
Dev: Heartbit Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
When Destiny calls for help, but no one answers, only four nerds can save the day. Armed with hand crafted weapons and bad jokes, can the four nerds survive, defeat three almighty tyrants and find their way home?
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.9%, RPG 27.1%, JRPG 19.7%, Comedy 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused spin-off that retains the series' signature humor and character-driven narrative.
- #3 Knights of Pen and Paper 2
96% matchVery Positive87% of 2,860 reviews2015
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Comedy 9.4%, Strategy 7.7%, Fantasy 7.2%, Indie 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the meta-humor of tabletop gaming and nerd culture, much like the seed game.
- #4 Epic Battle Fantasy 5
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,101 reviews2018
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!
Why similar: RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, Comedy 18.4%, JRPG 18.1%, Fantasy 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished turn-based RPG that balances deep tactical combat with a lighthearted, funny atmosphere.
- #5 Epic Battle Fantasy 4
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,324 reviews2014
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)
Why similar: RPG 22.2%, JRPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Comedy 16.3%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to EBF5, offering the same vibrant pixel art and addictive turn-based combat.
- #6 Cthulhu Saves Christmas
94% matchVery Positive91% of 340 reviews2019
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Eldritch horror saves Christmas for fun & profit in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.7%, JRPG 23.7%, Comedy 19.1%, RPG 17.2%, Fantasy 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, comedic follow-up that captures the same retro-inspired, humorous spirit.
- #7 Cthulhu Saves the World
93% matchVery Positive92% of 3,476 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!
Why similar: JRPG 33.7%, Comedy 30.3%, RPG 24.2%, Indie 5%, Fantasy 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential parody JRPG that pokes fun at genre tropes while delivering solid turn-based gameplay.
- #8 Breath of Death VII
92% matchVery Positive84% of 1,465 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Resurrect the classic era of RPGs with the retro parody RPG, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning. Join Dem the Skeleton Knight, Sara the ghost historian, Lita the vampire techie, and Erik the zombie prince as they explore an undead world in search of the secrets of the past. Laugh! Cry! Laugh some more!
Why similar: JRPG 34%, RPG 32.7%, Comedy 15.4%, Indie 6.7%, Funny 5%
Why You'll Like It: A short, funny, and retro-styled RPG that feels like a love letter to classic 8-bit adventures.
- #9 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
91% matchVery Positive94% of 587 reviews2018
Dev: Kasey Ozymy
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
One day, Jimmy looked inside.
Why similar: RPGMaker 52.9% ★, RPG 28.5%, Indie 7.2%, JRPG 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant, meta-narrative RPG Maker game that shares the seed's commitment to creative, genre-bending storytelling.
- #10 LISA: The Painful
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 15,158 reviews2014
Dev: Dingaling ProductionsPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The miserable journey of a broken man...
Why similar: RPG 31%, Comedy 24.1%, JRPG 19.2%, Indie 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Why You'll Like It: While darker in tone, it is a masterclass in RPG Maker design that uses humor and subversion to create a memorable experience.
- #11 3 Stars of Destiny
90% matchMixed59% of 248 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In this extensive old-school RPG, explore countless unique places, defeat tons of enemies and complete richly developed quests. The game features addictive gameplay and an adventure worth about 40H of playtime.
Why similar: RPGMaker 56.7% ★, RPG 22.4%, JRPG 7.1%, Fantasy 4.6%, Indie 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker adventure that focuses on party-based exploration and fantasy tropes.
- #12 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 164 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The most non-Japanese jRPG of the decade! Epic Quest is an action-packed adventure featuring over a dozen classic and rich environments, 5 playable characters and a plethora of skills, spells and Limit Breaks. A must-have for fans of the SNES Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger!
Why similar: RPGMaker 66% ★, RPG 23.3%, Indie 5.8%, Strategy 3.8%, Adventure 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted RPG Maker adventure that mirrors the party-based structure of the seed game.
- #13 8-Bit Adventures 1: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition
89% matchVery Positive86% of 218 reviews2015
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition is a retro-styled JRPG with polish and personality, that focuses less on references and more on telling a story...
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.1% ★, RPG 22.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, JRPG 8%, Indie 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt homage to classic JRPGs that captures the same sense of adventure found in the seed game.
- #14 Cosmic Star Heroine
87% matchVery Positive89% of 1,048 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based Combat 20.2%, Comedy 11.5%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, fast-paced turn-based JRPG that respects the genre's roots while offering a unique sci-fi setting.
- #15 Echoes of Aetheria
88% matchVery Positive83% of 185 reviews2016
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Two nations finally achieve peace, marked by a momentous royal wedding. But just as they seal it with a kiss, a group of soldiers sabotage the wedding and kidnap the bride! Follow the story of Lucian, Ingrid, and Soha, as they uncover the secrets of the conspiracy and expose the true villains!
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.3% ★, RPG 42.7%, Indie 12%
Why You'll Like It: A polished RPG Maker game that emphasizes tactical, grid-based combat and a charming fantasy world.
- #16 SuperQuest
84% matchVery Positive100% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: HyperShrimp
Windows
Depart on a life-changing turn-based adventure to save the President!
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.5% ★, RPG 14.6%, Comedy 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Funny 3%
Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused RPG Maker adventure that prioritizes story and humor over complex mechanics.
- #17 Last Dream
86% matchVery Positive83% of 525 reviews2014
Dev: White Giant RPG Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Last Dream incorporates the best features of classic RPGs: replayability and complete immersion into a vast world, rich with detail.
Why similar: RPGMaker 62.4% ★, RPG 24.4%, JRPG 7.2%, Indie 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional JRPG experience built in RPG Maker that offers a massive world and deep customization.
- #18 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
84% matchVery Positive94% of 2,308 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore a breathtaking world floating above the clouds in this classic fantasy RPG. Battle an ancient vampire menace, forge powerful bonds with your companions, and experience the definitive Enhanced Edition packed with new content and improvements.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.2%, RPG 25.4%, JRPG 18.8%, Fantasy 10.9%, Indie 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality RPG Maker title that features beautiful exploration and a classic JRPG feel.
- #19 Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 598 reviews2015
Dev: The BitfatherPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before!
Why similar: RPG 57.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Indie 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Adventure 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite parody of classic RPGs that features charming pixel art and constant humor.
- #20 Saturday Morning RPG
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 554 reviews2014
Dev: Mighty Rabbit StudiosPub: Critical Depth
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Saturday Morning RPG is an episodic JRPG set in world heavily inspired by 1980s Saturday morning cartoons and pop culture.
Why similar: RPG 56.2%, Comedy 18.5%, Indie 10.3%, JRPG 10.1%, Funny 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic, episodic RPG that leans heavily into 1980s pop culture and comedic tropes.
- #21 Bakahazard 3
80% matchVery Positive100% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: 流比奈梦工厂
Windows · Mac · Linux
An RPG that turns BAD ENDING from the prequel into GOOD ENDING! Follow the steps of Nobi and his classmates from Breakfast High School as they find themselves on another bizarre adventure after the prequel Bakahazard Series!
Why similar: RPGMaker 37.3% ★, RPG 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Comedy 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky RPG Maker title that provides a solid, single-player turn-based experience.
- #22 Skyborn
82% matchVery Positive87% of 1,727 reviews2014
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,...
Why similar: RPGMaker 66.3% ★, RPG 22.4%, JRPG 5.8%, Fantasy 2.6%, Indie 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed RPG Maker title with a strong narrative and classic turn-based mechanics.
- #23 Asdivine Hearts
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG!
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.8% ★, RPG 28.8%, JRPG 11.7%, Indie 5.9%, Strategy 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, classic-style JRPG that focuses on character relationships and traditional turn-based combat.
- #24 DashBored
82% matchVery Positive81% of 350 reviews2016
Dev: Fading Club
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Enter a bizarre and idiosyncratic world! Adventure into the unknown, and defeat horrid monsters! A story of Love, Loss, and the end of the Multiverse.
Why similar: RPGMaker 51.7% ★, RPG 33.3%, Indie 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 2%, Funny 2%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG Maker title with a unique, moody atmosphere and a focus on character-driven storytelling.
- #25 Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming
81% matchVery Positive92% of 561 reviews2014
Dev: OpusPub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The world's speediest homage/roast to JRPGs! Can you save the world in 30 seconds? Get a quest, find those in need, fight through dungeons, earn cash, get cool loot and level up until YOU>EVIL. Don't have enough time? Pay the Goddess to reset the clock and try again! Over 100 mini-JRPGs for you to test your might with!
Why similar: RPG 50.7%, JRPG 20.5%, Comedy 16.5%, Indie 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A frantic, parody-filled RPG that subverts traditional JRPG pacing in a hilarious way.
- #26 Labyronia RPG
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,414 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world.
Why similar: RPGMaker 65.2% ★, RPG 24.1%, JRPG 3%, Indie 2.6%, Fantasy 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG Maker adventure that blends anime-inspired aesthetics with traditional turn-based combat.
- #27 UNDEFEATED
78% matchVery Positive88% of 7,227 reviews2019
Dev: UNDEFEATED GamesPub: Vantan Game Academy
Windows
Become an invincible hero with unlimited super powers on UNDEFEATED!
Why similar: Indie 71.9%, Funny 15.9%, Singleplayer 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward RPG Maker title that delivers a classic turn-based combat experience.
- #28 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 Combat 34%, RPG 29.7%, Fantasy 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Indie 5.5%
- #29 Forever Home
79% matchVery Positive92% of 186 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Blade Games
Windows
Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack.
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.6% ★, RPG 31.9%, Indie 8.7%, JRPG 8.4%, Funny 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG Maker title that focuses on a personal, character-driven journey.
- #30 Dreamscape
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 69 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Addictive RPG with bits of strategy to enhance the gameplay, Dreamscape can be played in 4 different modes and features different rewards for completing them. You even get bonus heroes if you complete a mode without using the healing goddess!
Why similar: RPGMaker 55.3% ★, RPG 21.5%, JRPG 5.8%, Indie 5.3%, Strategy 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual RPG Maker adventure that offers a relaxing, classic-style fantasy experience.
- #31 OUTTA GAS
77% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Trevor KelloggPub: Good Steward Games
Windows
OUTTA GAS is a post-apocalyptic RPG featuring a turn-based SHOOTING GALLERY combat mechanic where blasting away body tiles damages monster health and decreases their combat stats. Explore four unique acts to find gas and get back on the road to the Party at the End of the World!
Why similar: RPG 58%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Indie 11.3%, Comedy 8.3%, Strategy 2%
- #32 Undefeated
78% matchVery Positive81% of 182 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
16-bit RPG magic is back! Can you stop the Wastelands from spreading and overtaking the world? Play as Marcus, Bastien and Fela, 3 army conscripts with little liking for their new life, yet who find themselves engulfed in a mystery that could very well cause the demise of their nation.
Why similar: RPGMaker 56.9% ★, RPG 21.7%, JRPG 9.6%, Indie 5.8%, Strategy 3.3%
- #33 WrestleQuest
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 601 reviews2023
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Skybound Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
TAG TEAM WITH DESTINY! Pro wrestling and RPG fantasy collide in the ultimate pixel powered adventure. “Macho Man” Randy Savage and tons of other icons offer guidance as you powerbomb your way to glory beyond the ring. This hero’s journey ain’t just an epic quest, it’s WRESTLEQUEST!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.3%, RPG 25.6%, JRPG 17.1%, Fantasy 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #34 Yorda's Quest: A Lighthearted Magic Fantasy RPG
72% matchVery Positive92% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: Gold-MonPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Laughs and legends await you! Join Yorda, the country bumpkin with hopes of heroism, on a light-hearted romp through the land! Fight demons, gain friends, and yuk it up in this parody of classic RPGs!
Why similar: RPG 37.7%, RPGMaker 28.5% ★, Turn-Based Combat 26.7%, Funny 3.6%, Adventure 2.5%
- #35 White Pearl
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: Tristanthewolf
Windows
White Pearl is a classic-like 2D RPG journey told over a large main cast with several villains. Replete with content, in-depth combat, unique equipment system, as well as a deep story to uncover. With their destinies already written, will calamity be prevented a fifth time?
Why similar: RPGMaker 55.5% ★, RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Indie 6.7%, Funny 1.7%
- #36 Epic Battle Fantasy 3
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,434 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!
Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Comedy 24.1%, JRPG 24%, Fantasy 6.8%, Funny 6.4%
- #37 Heroines of Swords & Spells 2
70% matchVery Positive94% of 292 reviews2025
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
A game for players who adore humorous fantasy adventures. A sprawling turn-based JRPG offering 50 hours of meticulously crafted plot, engaging quests, and no unnecessary grind. Four gorgeous yet utterly misguided heroines set out on perilous yet wildly entertaining adventures.
Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Comedy 27.5%, JRPG 20.9%, Fantasy 13.9%, 2D 3.1%
- #38 The Book of Legends
76% matchMixed67% of 290 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge RPG in the 16-bit style (Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire etc.), featuring an epic, exciting adventure in a fantasy world and packed full of characters (more than 30!), quests and secrets.
Why similar: RPG 56.6%, JRPG 17%, Indie 9.7%, Fantasy 7.2%, Funny 2.2%
- #39 Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
73% matchVery Positive82% of 3,256 reviews2013
Dev: Behold StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.
Why similar: RPG 55.5%, Comedy 12.6%, Fantasy 12%, Indie 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #40 tERRORbane: an INTRODUCTION, mostly
71% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: BitNine StudioPub: WhisperGames
Windows
tERRORbane is a comedic adventure where bugs are your FRIENDS! Enjoy exploring a crazy and outlandish world, full of unique, quirky characters and homages to the history of videogaming, challenge the Developer with your creativity and be the Bane of Errors!
Why similar: RPG 33.9%, Comedy 27.4%, JRPG 19%, Indie 10%, Fantasy 4.3%
- #41 DarkEnd
75% matchMixed52% of 355 reviews2014
Dev: Kodots Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Conquer the ever changing dungeons of DarkEnd and save the fall of humanity! Choose your heroes and venture into a world filled with numerous treasures, mysterious secrets and discover a haunting past in this 10+ hours of retro 2D Dungeon-Crawling!
Why similar: RPGMaker 75.8% ★, RPG 19.5%, Indie 4.7%
- #42 Heroines of Swords & Spells
71% 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 Combat 29.2%, RPG 27.2%, JRPG 21.2%, Fantasy 10.3%, Funny 5.4%
- #43 The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
70% matchVery Positive87% of 8,059 reviews2020
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.
Why similar: RPG 61.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Fantasy 10.8%, Indie 7%, Funny 5.3%
- #44 In Vitra - JRPG Adventure
74% matchMixed65% of 63 reviews2017
Dev: bumblebeePub: familyplay
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Is there any truth to those rumours of a mysterious affliction spreading all over -In Vitra- ? The four heroes of this role-playing game with a turn-based combat system embark on an epic quest for a cure – and chance upon a far bigger mystery.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.6% ★, RPG 29.6%, JRPG 16.2%, Fantasy 5.1%, Indie 2.6%
- #45 Millennium - A New Hope
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 451 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Traverse through rich, detailed environments, recruit colorful characters and fight your way through dangerous hordes of enemies in this exciting old-school RPG incorporating 40 quests, 26 secret rooms, 8 animal kings and countless secrets and items to discover.
Why similar: RPG 34.8%, JRPG 27%, Fantasy 14%, Strategy 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #46 MultiEnding Heroes
67% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: NicoDiti
Windows
Embark on a hilarious, choice-driven adventure in MultiEnding Heroes! Guide The Priest and The Hero through multiple universes, making decisions that lead to over 75 unique endings. Every choice matters, will you lead them to glory or disaster?
Why similar: RPG 45%, Comedy 20.6%, Fantasy 11.3%, Indie 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #47 Dungeons of Aether
69% matchVery Positive83% of 656 reviews2023
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Delve into Dungeons of Aether, a turn-based dungeon crawler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Control four new heroes as they uncover the mysteries of the Julesvale Caverns in Story Mode or test your mettle in the grueling Challenge Dungeons.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 35.3%, RPG 22.5%, Strategy 11.9%, Fantasy 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #48 Millennium 4 - Beyond Sunset
73% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A few days only are left to make the impossible possible... but now that Marine has combed the whole territory of Myst, chances to find the last few warriors wear really thin... or can she go on the track of the legendary man who calls himself The Bear, and boasts of incredible power?
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.4% ★, RPG 26.8%, JRPG 8.4%, Indie 7.2%, Fantasy 2.5%
- #49 Another Star
72% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2015
Dev: Vision Riders Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Another Star is a console-style RPG with a fast-paced battle system and a world that encourages players to explore and discover hidden areas as they lead their party on a journey across a fantasy world.
Why similar: RPG 78.1%, Indie 21.9%
- #50 Cubicle Quest
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 726 reviews2015
Dev: Ian IsaroPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cubicle Quest is a game about how life can suck. Dead end jobs, repetitive obligations, irritating coworkers... Cubicle Quest takes all of those things and turns them into enemies you can fight in an old-school RPG.
Why similar: RPGMaker 50.6% ★, RPG 25.5%, Comedy 8.2%, JRPG 5.9%, Indie 4.9%
- #51 Kor
68% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2021
Dev: Goadstool
Windows
Kor is a retro RPG with a variety of eccentric characters, goofy dialog, and turn-based combat where - in addition to strategizing - players must skillfully execute button combos in order to make attacks!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 36.1%, RPG 31.8%, Indie 8.8%, Fantasy 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #52 Bakahazard 1+2
65% matchVery Positive100% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: 流比奈梦工厂
Windows
Embark on a journey of several can-be-seen-everywhere ordinary students from the "Breakfast High School" saving the world, in this simple traditional turn-based RPG that makes no sense at all.
Why similar: RPGMaker 27.4% ★, Turn-Based Combat 23.5%, Comedy 18.1%, RPG 11.3%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #53 tERRORbane
67% matchVery Positive88% of 383 reviews2022
Dev: BitNine StudioPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 117.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
tERRORbane is a comedic adventure where bugs are your FRIENDS! Enjoy exploring a crazy and outlandish world, full of unique, quirky characters and homages to the history of videogaming, challenge the Developer with your creativity and be the Bane of Errors!
Why similar: Comedy 44.9%, Fantasy 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Funny 10.3%, 2D 4.9%
- #54 Effulgence RPG
64% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Andrei Fomin
Windows
Effulgence RPG is a party-based RPG set in a unique character-based world where enemies are more than just obstacles - they ARE the resource. 💀 Destroy them to forge better gear!
Why similar: RPG 34.5%, Turn-Based Combat 31.4%, Comedy 24.6%, Indie 6%, Adventure 2%
- #55 OH! RPG!
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 397 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Heroes always win! But what happens to those who don't? Play as unique and colorful characters as the world comes to an end after our heroes' utter defeat.
Why similar: RPGMaker 65.4% ★, RPG 19.2%, JRPG 5.9%, Indie 4.5%, Strategy 4.1%
- #56 Gobs and Gods
65% matchVery Positive96% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Alexandre GilottePub: None
Windows · Linux
Hire a band of almost-heroic goblins to fight and die for you in tactical turn-based battles, accomplish silly quests for the weird inhabitants of this fantastic world, and truly become a god - at least by goblin standards.
Why similar: RPG 41%, Turn-Based Combat 36.6%, Strategy 11.5%, Funny 6.8%, 2D 4.1%
- #57 Dungeons of Dredmor
68% matchVery Positive94% of 5,431 reviews2011
Dev: Gaslamp Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your luck and cunning in this exciting RPG as you craft, cast, and pillage your way through Lord Dredmor's Dungeons.
Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Comedy 29.8%, Indie 11.6%, Fantasy 10%, Funny 3.4%
- #58 Heroes of Spyria
66% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: RPGMaker 35.8% ★, RPG 25.5%, JRPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #59 Shadows Over Loathing
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,316 reviews2022
Dev: Asymmetric
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shadows over Loathing — a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Comedy 31%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Funny 6.9%, 2D 3.5%
- #60 Millennium 2 - Take Me Higher
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 88 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Can Marine, Benoit, Karine and her friends find 12 warriors to confront the 13 dreaded Lords of Mystrock? Will Jeanne the magical fairy still support them and unleash her devastating spells on the foes? Play Millennium 2, live the tale and find out!
Why similar: RPGMaker 52.5% ★, RPG 28.9%, JRPG 8.6%, Indie 6.9%, Fantasy 2.1%