- #1 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
97% matchVery Positive93% of 11,798 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 37.2 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 30.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Dragons 15.4% ★, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the pinnacle of the modern Dragon Quest experience, offering a massive, charming world and refined turn-based combat that perfectly mirrors the feel of the series.
- #2 CHRONO TRIGGER®
96% matchVery Positive88% of 13,144 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 31.8 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 36.8%, Time Travel 20.4% ★, Turn-Based 15.2%, RPG 12.8%, Silent Protagonist 5.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: As a legendary JRPG featuring time-travel mechanics and a memorable cast, it shares the core DNA of the epic adventure found in Dragon Quest VII.
- #3 Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition
95% matchVery Positive89% of 14,719 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 27.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, Nostalgia 15.3% ★, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This modern turn-based RPG features a vibrant, charming art style and a focus on exploration that feels like a love letter to the golden age of JRPGs.
- #4 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,915 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 21.6 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: Nostalgia 16.7% ★, RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Emotional 8.7%, JRPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: These foundational entries in the series provide essential context and the same charming, turn-based gameplay loop in a beautiful modern package.
- #5 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
94% matchVery Positive81% of 2,040 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.2 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 37.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, RPG 14.2%, Cute 6.7%, 3D 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a job-based system and traditional turn-based combat that will feel instantly familiar and rewarding to any fan of classic JRPGs.
- #6 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
92% matchVery Positive93% of 3,929 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 23.4 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 64.6%, RPG 23.8%, Fantasy 5.2%, Story Rich 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: This remake offers a deep, party-based adventure with a blend of classic JRPG tropes and modern quality-of-life improvements that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #7 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
93% matchMixed61% of 2,446 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.2 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 31.1%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, Time Travel 13.4% ★, Nostalgia 12.3% ★, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the time-bending, dimension-hopping narrative themes that make the story of Dragon Quest VII so compelling.
- #8 DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,193 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Silent Protagonist 19.4% ★, JRPG 16.2%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, Turn-Based 11%, Dragons 10.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: This spin-off focuses on the creature-collecting and party-building aspects that are a staple of the Dragon Quest universe.
- #9 Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
91% matchVery Positive84% of 5,060 reviews2019
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.
Why similar: JRPG 47.9%, RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based 8.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.3%, Cute 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The whimsical, cute art style and heartwarming, party-based journey make it a perfect match for those who enjoy the charm of the Dragon Quest series.
- #10 Persona 5 Royal
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 132,330 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.6 hrsMean: 65.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!
Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, Party-Based RPG 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, RPG 10.2%, Emotional 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more urban in setting, its deep party-based turn-based combat and long-form narrative provide the same level of immersion and strategic satisfaction.
- #11 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
90% matchVery Positive86% of 16,650 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 47.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 35.8%, Turn-Based 28.6%, RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Story Rich 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: The unique HD-2D art style and multiple interconnected character stories provide a fresh, tactical take on the traditional turn-based formula.
- #12 Chained Echoes
89% matchVery Positive89% of 7,952 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 20.3 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 30%, Turn-Based 29%, RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Party-Based RPG 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fantastic indie JRPG that successfully blends classic turn-based mechanics with a mature, engaging story and a unique world.
- #13 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
87% matchVery Positive93% of 4,643 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 38.5%, Party-Based RPG 22.7%, Turn-Based 13%, RPG 6%, 3D 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This remake provides a complex, non-linear JRPG experience with deep tactical combat that rewards experimentation and party management.
- #14 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
88% matchVery Positive81% of 4,849 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Why similar: JRPG 66.2%, RPG 21.9%, Story Rich 4.7%, Fantasy 4.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a rich, character-driven story and a vibrant world that excels at delivering the classic party-based adventure experience.
- #15 Visions of Mana
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,656 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 34%, Party-Based RPG 24.2%, RPG 12.8%, Cute 7.7%, 3D 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: While it features action-based combat, its vibrant world and party-based exploration capture the same sense of wonder and charm as the Dragon Quest series.
- #16 FINAL FANTASY III
85% matchVery Positive93% of 2,734 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 70.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 28.5%, Nostalgia 22.6% ★, Party-Based RPG 13.1%, RPG 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7%
Why You'll Like It: Notable for its job system, this title offers the kind of strategic party customization that fans of Dragon Quest VII will enjoy.
- #17 FINAL FANTASY VI
84% matchVery Positive92% of 4,752 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 49.9 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 27.5%, Nostalgia 20.2% ★, RPG 12.7%, Party-Based RPG 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An essential classic that defines the epic, party-based storytelling and emotional depth expected of the genre.
- #18 I am Setsuna
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,703 reviews2016
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.
Why similar: JRPG 53.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, RPG 17.5%, Fantasy 3.7%, Story Rich 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct homage to the emotional, turn-based JRPGs of the 90s, focusing on a melancholic but beautiful journey.
- #19 Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,940 reviews2019
Dev: Moonsprout GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Why similar: JRPG 22.8%, Turn-Based 22.5%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly replicates the charm and turn-based combat mechanics of classic RPGs with a unique, cute insect-themed world.
- #20 LUNAR Remastered Collection
82% matchVery Positive92% of 600 reviews2025
Dev: ASHIBI Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 19.2 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 31.7%, Nostalgia 22.8% ★, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, RPG 11%, Dragons 5.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG experience known for its anime-inspired charm, memorable characters, and traditional turn-based progression.
- #21 FINAL FANTASY
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,342 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 40.3 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 24.5%, Nostalgia 19.3% ★, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The game that started it all, providing a pure, foundational JRPG experience that remains influential to this day.
- #22 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
81% matchVery Positive94% of 371 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 22%, Turn-Based 21.7%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a unique, multi-generational story and a distinct art style that stands out among classic turn-based RPGs.
- #23 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
82% matchVery Positive84% of 3,184 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Why similar: JRPG 46.1%, RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%, Fantasy 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This 3D version of a classic title offers a more intimate look at its characters and a challenging, traditional turn-based combat system.
- #24 LOST SPHEAR
83% matchMixed59% of 211 reviews2018
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young man, who suffered a phenomenon that he had never seen, faces an ominous power that threatens the fabric of reality. Awaken the power of Memory to restore what was lost!
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.2%, JRPG 21.9%, Party-Based RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, RPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as we am Setsuna, it offers a more expansive world and refined combat mechanics that lean into the classic JRPG feel.
- #25 Etrian Odyssey III HD
80% matchVery Positive87% of 732 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Set sail to an undersea labyrinth in search of the Deep City of Armoroad! Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.
Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, RPG 17.8%, Party-Based RPG 13.1%, Fantasy 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: For players who love the dungeon-crawling and party-building aspects of JRPGs, this provides a deep, tactical, and rewarding experience.
- #26 FINAL FANTASY V
79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,396 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 80.6 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 32.1%, RPG 19.7%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, Turn-Based 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered to have the best job system in the series, it provides endless tactical depth for party-based combat.
- #27 Digimon Story Time Stranger
76% matchVery Positive90% of 21,439 reviews2025
Dev: Media.Vision Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 30.1 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 26.9%, Time Travel 18.2% ★, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
- #28 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
78% matchVery Positive92% of 7,976 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 47.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 44.1%, JRPG 40.4%, Cute 10%, Adventure 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines the charm and world-building of the Dragon Quest universe with creative, sandbox-style gameplay.
- #29 Crystal Story II
79% matchVery Positive95% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Lanstrash
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Crystal Story II is a turn-based RPG that follows the story of a young Dragon on his quest to defeat an evil witch. He must seek allies to aid him on his journey and save the world from the oncoming invasion.
Why similar: JRPG 29%, Turn-Based 19%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 13.6%, RPG 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible and charming indie turn-based RPG that captures the spirit of classic adventures on a smaller scale.
- #30 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,479 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 42.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 34.4%, Party-Based RPG 23.9%, RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based 15.8%, Fantasy 2.6%
- #31 FINAL FANTASY II
77% matchVery Positive82% of 3,360 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 60.5 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 26.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, Nostalgia 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, RPG 10.5%
- #32 Romancing SaGa 3™
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 528 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.1 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 29.4%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, non-linear JRPG that offers a vast world to explore and a unique approach to character progression.
- #33 FINAL FANTASY IV
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,909 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 68.0 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 27.9%, Party-Based RPG 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, RPG 10.5%, Nostalgia 9.4% ★
- #34 Metaphor: ReFantazio
73% matchVery Positive90% of 41,484 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 46.7 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 34.4%, Turn-Based Combat 20.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.3%, RPG 13.5%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #35 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS
74% matchVery Positive91% of 748 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.5 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 49.4%, RPG 19.3%, Cute 12.5%, 3D 10.7%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #36 DRAGON QUEST TREASURES
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Erik and his sister Mia dream of the day they can explore the world. One night they encounter a pair of otherworldly creatures, Porcus and Purrsula, and are whisked away to Draconia - a land full of treasures just waiting to be discovered.
Why similar: JRPG 36.4%, Party-Based RPG 28.1%, RPG 13.3%, Cute 9.2%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #37 Breath of Fire IV
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 549 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 37.4%, Party-Based RPG 22%, RPG 21%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Magic 4.9%
- #38 Etrian Odyssey II HD
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 374 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take off to the skies for High Lagaard, a mysterious castle beyond the clouds. Assemble a team of heroes, seek the mystery of the colossal Yggdrasil tree and uncover the truth of the city!
Why similar: JRPG 39.1%, RPG 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.7%, Party-Based RPG 5.6%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #39 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
70% matchVery Positive93% of 751 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 29%, Turn-Based 21.9%, RPG 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, Emotional 6.2%
- #40 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
71% matchVery Positive94% of 16,477 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Turn-Based 26.5%, JRPG 25.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
- #41 Beloved Rapture
72% matchVery Positive84% of 270 reviews2024
Dev: Rapturous StudioPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Beloved Rapture is an indie jRPG inspired by the classics. Explore beautiful landscapes, fight in turn-based battles, and uncover many secrets. This mid-length adventure balances both an intimate coming of age story, and larger threats looming over the troubled kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, Dragons 13.9% ★, RPG 7.7%
- #42 FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 622 reviews2024
Dev: Mistwalker CorporationPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 36.6%, Turn-Based 33.7%, RPG 14.8%, Emotional 5.3%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #43 ANOTHER EDEN
73% matchMixed68% of 2,036 reviews2021
Dev: WFS, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 184.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
[Single player JRPG] Take your cat on a time-traveling adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 23.7%, Time Travel 21.9% ★, Turn-Based 15.8%, Party-Based RPG 10.7%, RPG 8%
- #44 Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
72% matchVery Positive85% of 376 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 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 31.7%, Turn-Based 31.2%, RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, 3D 5.2%
- #45 Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
69% matchVery Positive88% of 3,551 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.4 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.
Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Dragons 20.8% ★, Party-Based RPG 13.7%, RPG 12.2%, Combat 8.5%
- #46 FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
67% matchVery Positive92% of 13,368 reviews2025
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.
Windows
Median: 32.1 hrsMean: 53.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.
Why similar: JRPG 37.6%, Party-Based RPG 21.8%, RPG 17.9%, Cute 9.1%, 3D 6.9%
- #47 SaGa Frontier Remastered
70% matchVery Positive92% of 639 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character!
Why similar: JRPG 38%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #48 8-Bit Adventures 2
68% matchVery Positive95% of 308 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Why similar: JRPG 26.7%, Turn-Based 23.4%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, RPG 8.9%
- #49 Alterium Shift
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Drattzy Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.
Why similar: JRPG 34.9%, RPG 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Turn-Based 10.8%, Party-Based RPG 6.7%
- #50 SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 313 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With the fate of the world uncertain, follow the journey of Urpina, Taria, Balmaint, and Leonard as they call on their might and set out to carve a new future. Take charge and shape your own adventure with ultimate freedom of choice.
Why similar: JRPG 26.5%, Turn-Based 22.3%, RPG 15.8%, Party-Based RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 6.8%
- #51 Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
67% matchVery Positive86% of 472 reviews2024
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A new adventure for Shiren and Koppa begins!
Why similar: RPG 39.2%, Cute 18.1%, 3D 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Fantasy 9.8%
- #52 Etrian Odyssey HD
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,342 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.5 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 25.2%, JRPG 23.5%, RPG 21.7%, Party-Based RPG 11%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #53 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 31,971 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 50.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 40%, Party-Based RPG 22.7%, RPG 17%, Fantasy 4.6%, Story Rich 4.3%
- #54 Riviera: The Promised Land
67% matchVery Positive90% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Sting
Windows
The long-awaited "Riviera: The Promised Land" is back with many added features for easier play! The story unfolds like flipping through a picture book with various variations of music color the adventure. Let's set out on the journey to protect Riviera from the devastation of the "The Retribution."
Why similar: JRPG 33.5%, Turn-Based 23.7%, RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Cute 6.8%
- #55 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,115 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 20.5 hrsMean: 32.8 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 38%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, RPG 12.6%, Party-Based RPG 12%, 3D 6.3%
- #56 Alphadia Genesis
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 134 reviews2015
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Alphadia Genesis chronicles an epic adventure with Fray and his investigative team from the Archleign Kingdom as they set out to solve a mysterious murder case in a nearby city. Immerse yourself in stunning 3D battles!
Why similar: JRPG 37.6%, RPG 25.4%, Turn-Based 15.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.4%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #57 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
68% matchVery Positive82% of 3,547 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: JRPG 46.5%, Turn-Based 26.3%, RPG 20.5%, Fantasy 3.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #58 Monster Hunter Stories
64% matchVery Positive91% of 1,961 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG that takes the world of Monster Hunter and expands upon it in new and exciting ways! No longer are you hunting monsters, but raising them! In this deep story featuring heroes known as Monster Riders, you will live alongside monsters and form lifelong bonds with them.
Why similar: JRPG 33.9%, Dragons 18.8% ★, RPG 14.4%, 3D 7.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%
