
Echoes of a Thread is a free indie RPG inspired by classic 2D fantasy… with a quiet meta layer that slowly reveals itself. You’ll explore a broken world, face difficult boss fights, and collect journal pages that piece together the truth.
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Echoes of a Thread is a free indie RPG inspired by classic 2D fantasy… with a quiet meta layer that slowly reveals itself. You’ll explore a broken world, face difficult boss fights, and collect journal pages that piece together the truth.

A Hero's Quest pt1
A Hero's Quest pt 1 Fulfill the role of a Hero and join this cast of misfits in stopping evil and saving the world, but what will happen to them. Will they save the world or will they be stopped?

MEHEN
MEHEN is a boss-rush game that follows the story of an investigator dispatched to Mehen, a fortress-city where eternal night has fallen. Guard, parry or dodge the stars’ attacks and counter to send the stars back into the night sky.
A Hero's Quest pt 1 Fulfill the role of a Hero and join this cast of misfits in stopping evil and saving the world, but what will happen to them. Will they save the world or will they be stopped?
Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Action RPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.1%, Fantasy 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
MEHEN is a boss-rush game that follows the story of an investigator dispatched to Mehen, a fortress-city where eternal night has fallen. Guard, parry or dodge the stars’ attacks and counter to send the stars back into the night sky.
Why similar: RPG 30%, Boss Rush 29.7% ★, Action RPG 27.6%, Fantasy 7.3%, Action 4.2%
In the 1000 years after the Battle of the Holy Demon, the Book of Shadows suddenly appeared on the mainland. It is said that people have the power to rule the country if they get it. So the major sects and organizations participated in the competition for this book.
Why similar: RPG 38.7%, Action RPG 29.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 28.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%, Indie 1.5%
This is a sample game created in "RPG Maker MZ" by Sasuke KANNAZUKI. Follow daydreamer Luise in her adventures in this traditional fantasy RPG.
Why similar: RPG 40%, Action RPG 27.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Fantasy 8.4%, Adventure 3.8%
Flavor Legend is a third-person 3D action-adventure game. You play as Yuan Xiao in a fantasy world made of food. Use agile attacks to defeat the corrupted gourmet lords and experience the 3–5 hour main story and character growth.
Why similar: Boss Rush 41.8% ★, Action RPG 24.2%, RPG 16%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 4.9%
Project BS is a 3D action RPG that explores a fantasy world. Take on a journey with Sienna, a dragonewt girl, and fight against formidable opponents and rivals.
Why similar: Boss Rush 43.2% ★, Action RPG 16.4%, Anime 11.1%, Difficult 8.2%, RPG 8%
This is a sample game created in "RPG Maker MZ" by Douraku. Equip souls to unlock new powers and fight the aliens in this traditional RPG.
Why similar: RPG 39.1%, Action RPG 30%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, Fantasy 10%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Sudeki, a world torn apart into light, shadow and dark. Rent asunder by deceit and betrayal, the land cries out for a peace that only four united heroes can bring. Beyond the protective walls of Illumina Castle lie miles of pastoral, rolling countryside, though once a serene landscape, the Aklorian forces have transformed the countryside...
Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Action RPG 26.4%, Anime 10.4%, Fantasy 9.8%, Adventure 4.3%
1 YEAR UPDATE IS OUT! A "souls-lite" inspired by early 2000s' Flash games. Defeat bosses & harvest trinkets. Feed it shards & get fed upgrades. For it is your Master. Rise and follow the path, Soul of the Great Hero.
Why similar: Boss Rush 53.6% ★, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 11.5%, Difficult 11%, Fantasy 3.4%
A third-person action-adventure game focused on exploration and flexible playstyles. As a novice adventurer, you explore ruins, visit towns, gather materials, and craft through alchemy. After a sudden link to the mysterious Vestige, you journey across the land to uncover its secrets.
Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Action RPG 19.5%, Anime 19.4%, Fantasy 12.5%, Adventure 2.1%
ONE MAN AGAINST AN EMPIRE
Why similar: RPG 36.3%, Action RPG 30.7%, Fantasy 15.5%, Action 6.7%, Story Rich 6.7%
Ys Foliage Ocean in Celceta : Kai, the origin of Ys VIII and Ys IX, is now available on Steam! The highly-acclaimed Ys action RPG series is renowned for its simple yet exhilarating battles, clear and dramatic story, and fiery BGM that enhances the battle experience.
Why similar: RPG 42.9%, Action RPG 29%, Anime 16.4%, Fantasy 10%, Singleplayer 1.7%
The setting is Yakushima in 1999. A story depicting Aegis' unknown past.
Why similar: RPG 44.8%, Action RPG 34.9%, Anime 18.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Hazen is an episodic Action/RPG The first episode is named "The Dark Whispers" and will bring some freshness in the world of Hack'n Slash Games. Every single episode will be a "Stand alone" game with enough game-play and high re-play value.
Why similar: RPG 61.6%, Action RPG 38.4%
This is a sample game created in "RPG Maker MZ" by Yuwaka. Reclaim your village engulfed by war in this traditional fantasy RPG.
Why similar: RPG 39.9%, Action RPG 28.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.3%, Fantasy 8.5%, Adventure 3.8%
Become Luca, a young dragon hunter, and battle powerful dragons in a stylized 2.5D action RPG. Master weapons, grow stronger, and uncover the secrets behind the dragons threatening the world.
Why similar: Action RPG 36.5%, RPG 34.6%, Fantasy 10.2%, Anime 9.8%, Action 5.7%
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 58.4%, Action RPG 19.4%, Anime 12.1%, Fantasy 5.1%, Story Rich 1.7%
Tiir Request is a retro like RPG adventure where you will meet the Tiir, a kind of-slimy creature that lives on this fantasy world known as Patnor. During the adventure, you will be controlling Isur, a ditzy Tiir that will carve the future of his specie with his simple yet deep decisions.
Why similar: RPG 38.7%, Action RPG 31.3%, Fantasy 8.9%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Adventure 6.8%
In the new era of the divine calendar, all things undergo changes and chaos in time and space. The Gate of the Realm has emerged, connecting the various divine realms······
Why similar: RPG 33.1%, Action RPG 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.2%, Fantasy 7.3%, Adventure 5.5%
Fight your way up a Tower of bosses and unveil the mystery that lies up in its peak. Play four intertwined storylines and unlock multiple endings. Now with co-op up to 4 players!
Why similar: Boss Rush 42.3% ★, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 12.4%, Anime 6.6%, Fantasy 6.5%
God of Y is an epic RPG that puts players in the role of a chosen god, searching for the true power of the “God of Y” in a world where chaos and order are intertwined.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Action RPG 33.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
The Midnight Wind is a sarcastic single-player pixel art RPG following the story of four hosts of the souls of a dead star. The story loosely takes place in Indonesia, where players will embark on a bare-bones journey to protect themselves and their people.
Why similar: RPG 35.1%, Action RPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.9%, Fantasy 6.7%, Adventure 1.7%
An Action-RPG game where you can recruit characters from all over the world as you go on adventures and explore new areas.
Why similar: Action RPG 31.9%, RPG 24.9%, Anime 10.5%, Fantasy 9.1%, Difficult 8.8%
What is it like to be an investigator, prosecutor and executioner in one? It’s time to join the service and perform many dangerous tasks. You will have to cross the open sea and descend into the dungeon, fight against dark mages, strong fighters and entire armies.
Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Action RPG 30.8%, Fantasy 9.6%, Action 6%, Adventure 5.5%
TRAPPED IN THE REALM OF DARKNESS
Why similar: Action RPG 37.4%, RPG 34.3%, Fantasy 15.4%, Story Rich 5.4%, Action 4.3%
In this spine-chilling indie horror game, you must navigate through a landscape teetering on the edge of reality and nightmare, in a race against time to rescue your sister, Kioko, from the clutches of the malevolent Akumu. Will you prevail?
Why similar: RPG 37.2%, Action RPG 30.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 28.3%, Story Rich 1.5%, Indie 1.3%
Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.
Why similar: RPG 54.5%, Action RPG 22.2%, Fantasy 12.8%, Action 4.1%, Story Rich 2.8%
このゲームは次々と襲ってくる妖怪を陰陽師であるプレイヤーが武器を使って倒していく「アクションゲーム」です。
Why similar: RPG 45%, Action RPG 43.7%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 2%
This is a sample game created in "RPG Maker MZ" by Eiji Egenesta. Fight your way through horde of robots in this puzzle/RPG.
Why similar: RPG 35.7%, Action RPG 26.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.7%, Anime 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Lilithia's Dungeon is a pixel fantasy turn-based action loot game.Fed up with dying easily in squishy builds?Even clumsy players can enjoy glass-cannon gameplay safely.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.8%, Action RPG 26.2%, RPG 20.9%, Fantasy 10.3%, Anime 8.2%
An adventure game created with RPG maker with gear progression, unique new skills and abilities along with a mysterious and interesting storyline. 500+ hours of development time with a playthrough time of 20 hours. All in game music is original and was composed by me using Noteflight.
Why similar: RPG 37.4%, Action RPG 30.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.3%, Adventure 6.5%, Action 2%
A Chinese Ancient Style Turn-based RPG | Fictional Mythological Cultivation Theme The game features a thrilling combat system, a deep cave mansion management system, a culturally rich ancient-style working system, and a humanity-challenging divinization/darkening system.
Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Action RPG 33.9%, Fantasy 11.1%, Multiple Endings 7%, Story Rich 4.1%
Florence Mirror is a dark fantasy Action RPG set in modern Florence, where a hidden mirror dimension unleashes monstrous reflections of human sins. As Leonardo Tornabuoni, fight through 30+ bosses, master arcane powers, and choose between a story-driven path or a brutal Souls-like challenge.
Why similar: Boss Rush 37.1% ★, RPG 24.6%, Action RPG 21.1%, Difficult 6.6%, Fantasy 4.4%
Face great foes in a decision and reaction‑based ARPG with intense hack‑and‑slash combat. Master timing and precision, explore the realm for long‑lost secrets, and elevate your combat flow with hidden collectibles and upgrades. Ascend toward Apotheosis! Will you aid the realm, or invade it?
Why similar: Boss Rush 42.8% ★, Action RPG 22.1%, RPG 15.2%, Difficult 10.8%, Fantasy 4.5%
The Last Poem is a third person Action RPG set in the mid-1800s that sends the player into the shoes of Edgar Allan Poe. Travel through the worlds of his stories and experience the magic in The Last Poem.
Why similar: Action RPG 39.3%, RPG 33%, Fantasy 8.3%, Adventure 5.8%, Action 4.9%
Wizdom is a Role Playing Game、that focuses on the world of Medieval swords and magic. Overcome trials and save the world from demon lord.
Why similar: RPG 62.5%, Action RPG 34.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%
A shamelessly difficult and strange RPG aimed at speed runners and masochists, or anyone who enjoys a bizarre and deep story. Birthright Cataclysm - Overture marks the beginning of a new series by Hisoka.
Why similar: RPG 36.4%, Action RPG 28%, Anime 12.4%, Multiple Endings 7.8%, Action 6.3%
Shattered Star is a small indie game made by 3 action game enthusiasts that tends to combine hack&slash and roguelike gameplay together to let you have the most fun out of it. There is no storyline due to the limit of 3 part-time developers. Just drop, kill, and have fun.
Why similar: RPG 36.2%, Action RPG 29.6%, Anime 11.7%, Fantasy 7.5%, Action 6.4%
When things gain a "heart," perhaps they can be called humans. In this third-person adventure game, players will play as a girl vacationing on an island. They will experience fantastic daily life and adventures, make new friends, and ultimately uncover the mysteries of the island.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.6%, RPG 22.3%, Anime 18.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, Adventure 4.5%
Use your reflexes to defeat powerful enemies in this RPG with combat inspired by Punch Out. Journey to save everyone from those terrible monsters… before you become one yourself.
Why similar: Action RPG 37.7%, RPG 31%, Fantasy 11.8%, Story Rich 6.4%, Action 4.3%
The population of Avaris is ravaged by the Corrosion, a terrible affliction that mutates all it infects into grotesque abominations. Play as Eline, a young nomad, and lead fierce battles alongside your allies to save the world from extinction.
Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Action RPG 25.8%, Anime 15.9%, Fantasy 11.1%, Story Rich 5.6%
在一个王国里 你即将成为新国王, 但是你会遇到各种各样的困难。
Why similar: RPG 75.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Story Rich 3.7%, Adventure 2.4%
Legends of Persia is a highly ambitious Action RPG Adventure which incorporating bloody battles, item usage, character building, and storyline incorporation. The storyline revolves around Keykhosro, the son of the Persian prince Siavosh, who in the name of his father’s blood seeks to take revenge upon Afrasiab, the king of Tooran.
Why similar: RPG 57.8%, Action RPG 23.2%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 6.6%, Indie 5.2%
An action role-playing game. The plot is full of ups and downs, innovative gameplay, and lively battles, including treasure hunting, seaside leisure hunting, and tower defense elements. I believe it can bring you unexpected surprises.
Why similar: Action RPG 39.5%, RPG 39.1%, Multiple Endings 7.3%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 4.7%
Ocean View is a world where magic flows and mysteries await you around every corner. In this charming place lives Nina, a curious and somewhat antisocial girl whose goal in life is to find the cure for the Great Sickness. Join her on her classic RPG-style pixel art adventure.
Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 29.6%, Anime 20.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Adventure 1%
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Why similar: Action RPG 31.3%, RPG 22.6%, Difficult 10.4%, Anime 9.7%, Fantasy 8.1%
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Why similar: RPG 50.2%, Action RPG 35.5%, Fantasy 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 1.8%
Control: Keyboard arrow keys, A button = Z, B button = X There is no storyline; the game focuses on turn-based combat and collecting card girls. Strategically place your card slots to achieve victory.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 44.7%, RPG 23.9%, Fantasy 15.4%, Anime 10%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Status Effect is a Story Rich, Turn-Based Action RPG with unique mechanics like fast action input combos that string together to make rewarding and engaging fights, a dodge mechanic that; if you land it, can allow you to avoid all damage in the game and a huge fantasy open world to explore!
Why similar: RPG 39.1%, Action RPG 31%, Fantasy 9.7%, Action 7%, Adventure 6.6%
Tower of the Dragon is a story-driven, turn-based combat RPG. Treasures and secrets lie in the mysterious tower which appeared after the death of a young dragon.
Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 31.1%, Anime 14.8%, Fantasy 8.1%, Story Rich 3.1%
Abyss Unleashed is a 1-4 player action platformer RPG set on a lonely island. Powerful bosses with diverse patterns await your challenge. Experience intense boss battles through precise control and strategic gameplay.
Why similar: Boss Rush 55% ★, RPG 18.9%, Action RPG 16.4%, Fantasy 4.7%, Action 2.8%
Fight hordes of dangerous creatures in a mystical fantasy world.
Why similar: RPG 55.9%, Action RPG 23.4%, Fantasy 12.5%, Action 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
In this retro inspired turn-based RPG, customize your battle skills, test your reflexes and blast your way through hostile environments. With multiple level routes, story paths, endings and more, no two playthroughs will be alike.
Why similar: RPG 40.7%, Action RPG 27.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.2%, Adventure 2.4%, Action 2.3%
The world has an end date, the apocalypse is approaching every minute, The Fading Worlds. Can you stop a force of nature?
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Action RPG 33.5%, Anime 16.9%, Adventure 2.2%, Action 2.1%
The Newest & Latest 2D Open World RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 32.8%, Action RPG 26.7%, RPG 26.1%, Fantasy 5.8%, Action 3.6%
The protagonist in the game is Bai Bai, a magician who is preparing to go to the royal capital. Bai Bai will see the story of a character named Yukihito. Yukihito didn't know where the other world was at first.
Why similar: RPG 25.9%, Action RPG 24%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.2%, Anime 12.7%, Fantasy 4.7%
Everything in this game like JRPG is random. Choose one in many classes to destroy enemies. You are a hero. Strengthen yourself before fighting very strong bosses. Try to learn skills and equip weapons in the adventure.
Why similar: RPG 75.7%, Difficult 11.5%, Fantasy 8.8%, Adventure 2.3%, Indie 1.7%
"The Legend of Snow Maiden" is a turn based role-playing game inspired by ancient Chinese mythology. The player takes on the role of the brave female hero Akira Sakura, embarking on an adventure to search for the reincarnation of the Golden Boy and the assistance of the Snow Maiden.
Why similar: RPG 46.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 33.7%, Anime 17.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%