- #1 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
97% matchVery Positive93% of 17,617 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Why similar: JRPG 20.5%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, 2.5D 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same stunning HD-2D visual style, turn-based combat, and epic fantasy storytelling found in Dragon Quest III.
- #2 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
96% matchVery Positive93% of 12,183 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.
Why similar: JRPG 32.9%, Turn-Based Combat 21.4%, Party-Based RPG 20.9%, RPG 9.3%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: As a direct entry in the same legendary franchise, it delivers the definitive modern turn-based JRPG experience with a charming fantasy world.
- #3 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
96% matchVery Positive85% of 17,302 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Why similar: JRPG 29.2%, Turn-Based 20%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, RPG 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Why You'll Like It: This pioneering HD-2D RPG offers a similar nostalgic pixel aesthetic and traditional job-based party progression.
- #4 Chained Echoes
95% matchVery Positive89% of 8,193 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Why similar: JRPG 26.1%, Turn-Based 22.1%, RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An incredible indie JRPG that captures the spirit of 16-bit classics with brilliant turn-based combat and a rich fantasy story.
- #5 LIVE A LIVE
94% matchVery Positive86% of 953 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The legend is alive! LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought alive in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.
Why similar: JRPG 42.8%, 2.5D 29.7%, RPG 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Presented in the same gorgeous HD-2D style, it delivers multi-era storytelling and strategic turn-based combat.
- #6 FINAL FANTASY VI
94% matchVery Positive92% of 5,049 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 51.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 23%, Nostalgia 18.1% ★, Party-Based RPG 11.5%, RPG 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Widely regarded as one of the greatest sprite-based JRPGs ever made, offering an unforgettable epic fantasy journey.
- #7 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,665 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 26.9%, 2.5D 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Party-Based RPG 9.8%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic pixel-art JRPGs featuring vibrant party-based exploration and strategic turn-based battles.
- #8 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
92% matchVery Positive93% of 4,028 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
Why similar: JRPG 45.2%, RPG 15.7%, 2.5D 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This brilliant 2D-HD remake blends classic pixel sprites with gorgeous modern environments and action-infused RPG mechanics.
- #9 CHRONO TRIGGER®
91% matchVery Positive88% of 13,605 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Why similar: JRPG 44.9%, Turn-Based 16.1%, RPG 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Story Rich 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A timeless masterpiece of the genre that shares the same legendary developmental DNA and classic fantasy adventure feel.
- #10 Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
90% matchVery Positive95% of 2,648 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
Why similar: JRPG 36.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, RPG 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Emotional 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: These beautifully remastered classics offer rich party-building, political intrigue, and classic turn-based combat.
- #11 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,786 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: JRPG 43.7%, RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, 2.5D 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team behind Octopath Traveler, it utilizes the identical gorgeous HD-2D aesthetic in a deep tactical setting.
- #12 FINAL FANTASY V
89% matchVery Positive90% of 2,526 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 81.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 27.2%, RPG 15.2%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its robust job customization system, it offers the kind of party experimentation loved by classic JRPG players.
- #13 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
88% matchVery Positive93% of 4,825 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, Party-Based RPG 24.2%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Lore-Rich 7.3%, RPG 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A stunning 3D remake of a classic RPG that shares Square Enix's deep focus on generational storytelling and tactical battles.
- #14 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
89% matchVery Positive81% of 2,070 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Why similar: JRPG 36.9%, Turn-Based Combat 23.3%, RPG 12.9%, Fantasy 6.7%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a classic job system and traditional turn-based combat that will feel right at home for fans of classic Dragon Quest.
- #15 FINAL FANTASY IV
87% matchVery Positive92% of 3,074 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 69.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 22.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Lore-Rich 8.9%, Nostalgia 8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A cornerstone of classic JRPG narrative design, delivering a dramatic party-based adventure across a magical world.
- #16 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,630 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: JRPG 18.2%, 2.5D 17.7%, Turn-Based 14.6%, RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in tactical role-playing that shares the rich medieval fantasy aesthetic and deep strategic combat.
- #17 GRANDIA HD Remaster
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,794 reviews2019
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., LtdPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
Why similar: JRPG 52.4%, RPG 31.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: An uplifting, classic-style adventure that captures the pure optimism and wonder of exploring a vast fantasy world.
- #18 FINAL FANTASY III
85% matchVery Positive93% of 2,882 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 72.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Nostalgia 21.7% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.1%, RPG 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
Why You'll Like It: Introduced the iconic job system that heavily influenced party building in classic turn-based RPGs.
- #19 FINAL FANTASY
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,793 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 20.3%, Nostalgia 17% ★, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational pixel-art RPG that helped define the genre alongside early Dragon Quest titles.
- #20 FINAL FANTASY IX
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,380 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
Why similar: JRPG 36.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Turn-Based 10.4%, RPG 9%, Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential high-fantasy tale packed with memorable party members, charming design, and classic turn-based mechanics.
- #21 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
82% matchVery Positive92% of 8,103 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 46.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.
Why similar: RPG 41.8%, JRPG 41.2%, Cute 9.5%, Colorful 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Set within the charming Dragon Quest universe, it combines block-building creativity with familiar lore and characters.
- #22 Persona 4 Golden
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 87,638 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 45.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Why similar: JRPG 36%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, RPG 7.4%, Story Rich 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: While modern in setting, it delivers a phenomenal turn-based combat system and memorable party bonding.
- #23 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
81% matchVery Positive94% of 10,405 reviews2014
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
Why similar: JRPG 50.5%, Turn-Based 18.4%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A beloved classic JRPG featuring rich world-building, endearing characters, and strategic turn-based combat.
- #24 Romancing SaGa 3™
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 542 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The celebrated RPG classic comes West for the first time! Experience a brand-new HD remaster of the legendary 1995 RPG masterpiece introducing optimised graphics, a new dungeon to explore, new scenarios and a new game+ function.
Why similar: JRPG 24.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Square pixel-art RPG offering non-linear storytelling and deep tactical combat options.
- #25 SaGa Frontier Remastered
81% matchVery Positive91% of 648 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character!
Why similar: JRPG 36.3%, Party-Based RPG 23.7%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A remaster of a classic sci-fantasy RPG featuring distinct scenarios and classic sprite-based exploration.
- #26 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
80% matchVery Positive90% of 7,069 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Why similar: JRPG 58.3%, RPG 25.5%, Story Rich 7.4%, Cute 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: An incredible fantasy adventure focusing on exploration, discovery, and an engaging narrative.
- #27 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
77% matchVery Positive89% of 2,947 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Unravel the mysteries of the past in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world.
Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, Nostalgia 14.6% ★, Turn-Based 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Party-Based RPG 11.3%
- #28 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
78% matchVery Positive85% of 2,064 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagination of the first two legendary adventures in The Erdrick Trilogy, brought together in one package.
Why similar: 2.5D 14.1%, 1980s 11.7%, Nostalgia 9.8% ★, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, RPG 7%
- #29 Monster Sanctuary
79% matchVery Positive91% of 12,704 reviews2020
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.
Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 21.6%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Fantasy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines monster-taming mechanics with classic turn-based RPG pixel art combat and metroidvania exploration.
- #30 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
76% matchVery Positive89% of 6,876 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Featuring fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.
Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Emotional 10.8%, Fantasy 9.4%, RPG 9.2%
- #31 CrossCode
78% matchVery Positive92% of 18,486 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 43.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.9%, JRPG 30.5%, RPG 22.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Singleplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired 2D action RPG that captures the charm and vibrant world-building of classic 16-bit adventures.
- #32 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
75% matchVery Positive91% of 921 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
BRAVELY DEFAULT returns in HD! Relive the tale of the warriors of light. Enjoy strategic battles and over 20 different jobs. Plus modern gameplay enhancements and all-new minigames. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.
Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Party-Based RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based 16.2%, RPG 13.9%, 2.5D 9.7%
- #33 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,798 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.8 hrsMean: 43.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Why similar: JRPG 25.5%, Party-Based RPG 20.6%, 2.5D 14.4%, RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based 10.6%
- #34 FINAL FANTASY II
77% matchVery Positive82% of 3,560 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 62.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 23.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Nostalgia 13.7% ★, RPG 8.5%
- #35 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,408 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!
Why similar: JRPG 20.3%, 2.5D 17.2%, Nostalgia 17% ★, RPG 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #36 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
73% matchVery Positive93% of 391 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 19.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, RPG 7.3%
- #37 Trials of Mana
74% matchVery Positive91% of 5,779 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Why similar: RPG 42%, JRPG 38.5%, Fantasy 6.3%, Party-Based RPG 6.2%, Story Rich 3.6%
- #38 Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition
71% matchVery Positive88% of 15,588 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Why similar: JRPG 21.4%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Nostalgia 12.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #39 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
75% matchVery Positive82% of 3,587 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: JRPG 45.6%, Turn-Based 22.2%, RPG 18.6%, Fantasy 5.7%, Old School 4.5%
- #40 DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,393 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince comes to Steam®! Recruit monsters from the DQ series, synthesize new creatures and compose your ideal team.
Why similar: JRPG 23.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Turn-Based 13.7%, RPG 9.2%
- #41 Visions of Mana
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,752 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 29.4%, Party-Based RPG 24.9%, RPG 10.2%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Cute 5.9%
- #42 LUNAR Remastered Collection
70% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2025
Dev: ASHIBI Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dive into the enchanting worlds of LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete and LUNAR 2: Eternal Blue Complete! Tag along on Alex and Hiro's quests and challenge enemies like the Magic Emperor and God of Destruction to save the world from dire peril in two adventures set 1000 years apart from each other!
Why similar: JRPG 31.6%, Nostalgia 23.9% ★, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, RPG 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #43 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
73% matchVery Positive84% of 3,247 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Why similar: JRPG 44.4%, RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #44 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,663 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
Why similar: JRPG 37%, Turn-Based 18.8%, RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #45 Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
71% matchVery Positive85% of 394 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 33.1%, Turn-Based 28%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 4.8%
- #46 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS
69% matchVery Positive90% of 805 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The beloved block-building RPG, DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, is bringing its handy crafting features to Steam! Weave your own tale as you build your own unique buildings and towns to restore Alefgard to it's former glory!
Why similar: JRPG 51.4%, RPG 18.5%, Cute 11.7%, Fantasy 10.4%, Colorful 7.1%
- #47 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,157 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 39.3%, Turn-Based Combat 24.2%, Party-Based RPG 14.9%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 8%
- #48 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
72% matchVery Positive84% of 2,662 reviews2015
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!
Why similar: JRPG 47.9%, RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Turn-Based 9.3%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #49 Persona 3 Reload
66% matchVery Positive94% of 64,486 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 41.2 hrsMean: 57.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 33.2%, Party-Based RPG 22%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, RPG 8.8%, Emotional 8.1%
- #50 Digimon Story Time Stranger
65% matchVery Positive89% of 22,687 reviews2025
Dev: Media.Vision Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 29.4 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.
Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Party-Based RPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #51 COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND
70% matchVery Positive80% of 194 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 219.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Experience the origins of the SaGa series with the COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, the first complete port of these hugely popular titles with new enhancements!
Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, 1980s 16.6%, RPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%
- #52 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
68% matchVery Positive89% of 10,308 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 45.7%, RPG 20%, Fantasy 10.6%, Story Rich 7.6%, Party-Based RPG 7.6%
- #53 Secret of Mana
70% matchMixed68% of 2,932 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!
Why similar: JRPG 55.1%, RPG 17.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Fantasy 7.2%, Cute 6.4%
- #54 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,079 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 24.5 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.
Why similar: JRPG 39.5%, Turn-Based Combat 24.2%, RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based 9.9%, Story Rich 2.7%
- #55 Etrian Odyssey HD
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,439 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.7%, JRPG 23.4%, RPG 19.6%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #56 Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
67% matchVery Positive87% of 5,293 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.
Why similar: JRPG 38.2%, Party-Based RPG 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, RPG 11%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #57 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
69% matchMixed61% of 2,526 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.
Why similar: JRPG 34.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, Nostalgia 14.3% ★, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #58 FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 648 reviews2024
Dev: Mistwalker CorporationPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.
Why similar: JRPG 36.2%, Turn-Based 28.7%, RPG 13.5%, Story Rich 7.7%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #59 Breath of Fire IV
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 651 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Master an array of skills and magic to unlock strategic victories in battle as you go head to head with unique enemies using powerful "Dragon Transformations" and combo actions! Follow the intertwining stories of Ryu and Fou-Lu to their thrilling conclusion in this classic RPG adventure.
Why similar: JRPG 30.1%, Party-Based RPG 21.2%, RPG 15.5%, 2.5D 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%
