- #1 Rise of the Third Power
97% matchVery Positive88% of 558 reviews2022
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history.
Why similar: RPG 60.2%, RPGMaker 29.8% ★, Indie 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a strong, character-focused narrative and polished pixel-art combat that feels like a natural evolution of the classic JRPG style.
- #2 Chained Echoes
96% matchVery Positive89% of 7,741 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.7 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: RPG 82%, Indie 18%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the steampunk-fantasy aesthetic and tactical, party-based combat that makes Echoes of Aetheria so engaging.
- #3 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,258 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Why similar: RPG 46.5%, RPGMaker 40.5% ★, Indie 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-quality, exploration-heavy JRPG experience that emphasizes world-building and classic turn-based mechanics.
- #4 Cosmic Star Heroine
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,021 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.8 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: RPG 77.2%, Indie 22.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, tactical combat system and a vibrant sci-fi/steampunk atmosphere that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- #5 Pier Solar and the Great Architects
95% matchMixed57% of 129 reviews2014
Dev: WaterMelon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
In the peaceful town of Reja there live three best friends: Hoston, Alina and Edessot. Young and curious, they want to go on a herb-seeking quest to help cure Hoston's father's illness. Little do they know ...
Why similar: RPG 92%, Indie 8%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 16-bit RPGs that features deep, turn-based combat and a sprawling, classic fantasy world.
- #6 Shadows of Adam
94% matchVery Positive90% of 260 reviews2017
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Gorgeous pixel art. Intense, blazing fast battles. An epic adventure. This is the must-play retro indie JRPG built for the modern era.
Why similar: RPG 70.6%, Indie 29.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted JRPG that focuses on tight, strategic turn-based battles and a compelling, focused story.
- #7 Sea of Stars
91% matchVery Positive89% of 14,305 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: RPG 82.2%, Indie 17.8%
Why You'll Like It: This modern turn-based RPG features stunning pixel art and a dynamic combat system that emphasizes timing and strategy.
- #8 Deadly Sin 2
92% matchVery Positive83% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A thousand years of peace are shattered by betrayal, political upheaval, and war. Play as the hero Carrion Iblis, as the story of Siegfried, the Empire's true successor, plunges the world further and further into darkness.
Why similar: RPG 53.7%, RPGMaker 46.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: This RPGMaker title provides a classic, single-player JRPG experience with a focus on character progression and story.
- #9 Edge Of Eternity
90% matchMixed70% of 3,963 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
Why similar: RPG 100%
Why You'll Like It: It blends steampunk and fantasy elements with a modern, tactical combat system that feels expansive and ambitious.
- #10 Alphadia Genesis
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 133 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: RPG 92.1%, Indie 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, anime-inspired JRPG experience with a focus on traditional turn-based combat and narrative development.
- #11 Memories of a Vagabond
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,249 reviews2014
Dev: Darkelite Studio IncPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
You play as a young mercenary and travel from soul to soul to avenge your fiance and her family. While finding a way to change the flow of past events, you will encounter many obstacles and meet new allies. Will you be brave enough?
Why similar: RPG 49.8%, RPGMaker 39.5% ★, Indie 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A solid indie JRPG that focuses on traditional exploration and turn-based combat mechanics.
- #12 Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,853 reviews2019
Dev: Moonsprout GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 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: RPG 79.9%, Indie 20.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a highly tactical, party-based combat system and a charming, story-rich world that rewards exploration.
- #13 Last Dream
89% matchVery Positive83% of 522 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 49% ★, RPG 39.9%, Indie 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional, highly customizable RPGMaker title that captures the nostalgic feel of 90s-era console RPGs.
- #14 Crystal Project
86% matchVery Positive92% of 2,440 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Why similar: RPG 100%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world RPG combines classic JRPG exploration with a deep, class-based tactical combat system.
- #15 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: Denneko YuugiPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Join Cram, Cronos, Retla, and Esty as they discover the secrets behind the great ruins that lie beneath their feet in this combo-based, action packed indie RPG!
Why similar: RPG 49%, RPGMaker 38.5% ★, Indie 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on tactical, party-based combat and a unique setting that aligns well with the mechanics of the seed game.
- #16 Tales Across Time
86% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Tales Across Time is a story-driven RPG experience from the creator of 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey. It uses the classic short-story format to tell the tale of three different characters...
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.5% ★, RPG 42.2%, Indie 15.3%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title offers a collection of short, story-driven RPG experiences that highlight the versatility of the genre.
- #17 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
84% matchVery Positive94% of 10,221 reviews2014
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: RPG 100%
Why You'll Like It: A gold standard for character-driven JRPGs, offering a deep narrative and a complex, grid-based tactical combat system.
- #18 Legend of Mysteria RPG
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 907 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An exciting JRPG by the writer of Labyronia. As tensions grow between factions of mages, you are framed for the murder of a demigod. Solve the mystery behind his assassination or risk a war that could send the world into chaos for millenia.
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.5% ★, RPG 35.8%, Indie 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker title that emphasizes classic adventure and turn-based combat in a fantasy setting.
- #19 Souls of Chronos
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: FUTU StudioPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
The Apocalypse shattered a world in disarray. Facing his impending death, a young boy named Sid crossed paths with Torii, a girl who feeds on the energy of time. In the harbour town of Astella, a mysterious adventure is about to unfold along with the investigation of an unusual crime...
Why similar: Steampunk 59.5% ★, RPG 40.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a rich, story-driven experience with tactical elements and a charming, anime-inspired aesthetic.
- #20 Heroes of Spyria
82% matchVery Positive94% of 63 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: RPG 54.7%, RPGMaker 36.9% ★, Indie 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a story-rich, pixel-art JRPG experience with a focus on character-driven narrative.
- #21 Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant
84% matchMixed63% of 1,054 reviews2015
Dev: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Terra Incognita is a classic role playing game. The world of Terra is slowly falling into chaos. A great war is coming and It's time to take up arms against a corrupt royal family. You must travel across this huge world and unite the nations of Terra, recruiting comrades along the way.
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.1% ★, RPG 36.3%, Indie 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: An early-access indie RPG that focuses on classic exploration and turn-based mechanics in a fantasy world.
- #22 Dungeons of Aether
79% matchVery Positive83% of 640 reviews2023
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Steampunk 51.7% ★, RPG 34.2%, Indie 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, tactical, turn-based combat experience with a distinct pixel-art style and deep strategic depth.
- #23 Origin Of Destiny: Crimson Awakening
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 136 reviews2016
Dev: CloudTheWolf Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Sophie and Mike have been separated by an evil group and must now try and rejoin forces before taking on a great evil. But something more sinister is happening and may change the world forever!
Why similar: RPGMaker 52.8% ★, RPG 36.8%, Indie 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker title that provides a classic adventure experience with a focus on exploration and turn-based combat.
- #24 UNDEFEATED
78% matchVery Positive88% of 7,120 reviews2019
Dev: UNDEFEATED GamesPub: Vantan Game Academy
Windows
Become an invincible hero with unlimited super powers on UNDEFEATED!
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, indie-developed JRPG that focuses on classic turn-based combat and exploration.
- #25 Solenars Edge Rebirth
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2017
Dev: Team Syukino
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Three lost orphans band together to set out on a journey that transcends the boundaries of imagination and retrieve the pieces of a legendary gem, all while keeping the darkness at bay alongside a colorful cast of unique characters.
Why similar: RPG 43.7%, RPGMaker 39.7% ★, Indie 16.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie RPG that captures the spirit of classic JRPGs with a focus on character interaction and exploration.
- #26 Knights of Messiah IF: Castle in an Alternate Dimension
76% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: GyuPub: Tensei Games
Windows
Enjoy traveling around the beautiful world of Knights of Messiah as the leader of a party of adventurers! When Alicia and Maya are captured by the evil prince of Windsor, Ritz, you and your friends must explore dungeons in search of the Gemstones that'll allow you to access his castle!
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.4% ★, RPG 40.2%, Indie 11.4%
- #27 Quartet
74% matchVery Positive97% of 336 reviews2025
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.
Why similar: RPG 69.4%, Indie 30.6%
- #28 Soma Spirits: Rebalance
78% matchVery Positive94% of 65 reviews2017
Dev: Torch60
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Guide Heart and Soul, the guardian spirits of Soma, through a divided realm in a colorful RPG adventure where your choices decide the fate of the world.
Why similar: RPG 71.7%, Indie 28.3%
Why You'll Like It: This indie RPG features a unique dual-world mechanic and pixel-art style that complements its turn-based combat.
- #29 Last Word
77% matchVery Positive82% of 410 reviews2015
Dev: Twelve TilesPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a society where having the last word means having power over others, a small party is disrupted by a gentleman who politely issues orders via one-way intercom.
Why similar: RPG 58.1%, Indie 23.1%, RPGMaker 18.7% ★
- #30 The Great Gaias
77% matchVery Positive84% of 83 reviews2018
Dev: Horizon's End, Inc.
Windows
A mysterious contract from the royal family sparks the interest of an organized band of sellswords. What seems like a normal job quickly spirals into a whirlwind of betrayal and tragedy, thrusting a young rogue and his unlikely companions into the middle of an ancient prophecy.
Why similar: RPG 70.8%, Indie 29.2%
- #31 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords
75% matchVery Positive100% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: 秋之忧郁Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
On a rainy night, Xiaoyin disappears searching for the legendary “Miracle Grass.” Yixuan follows clues into a trap-filled cave where bodies, monsters, lies, and warmth intertwine. Multiple endings guide you through fairy tale and reality, revealing a fate woven from hope and loss.
Why similar: RPGMaker 51.9% ★, RPG 35.4%, Indie 12.7%
- #32 Soma Union
75% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Torch60
Windows
Having fallen to a great calamity a second time, it's up to Zero and their friends to put Soma back together! What is on your horizon is for you to decide...
Why similar: RPG 95.1%, Indie 4.9%
- #33 Undefeated
76% matchVery Positive81% of 180 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 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 47.9% ★, RPG 37.9%, Indie 14.2%
- #34 Beloved Rapture
73% matchVery Positive84% of 256 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: RPGMaker 46.3% ★, RPG 36.8%, Indie 16.9%
- #35 Echo
74% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: Nobody Studio
Windows
”Echoes of the heart" can be heard the moment each other's paths intertwine. "Echo" is an action RPG with a perfectly sized storyline and a unique progression system. The story begins with Lin, a young, solo adventurer. Many secrets lie within a closed off forest. Can you hear that faint voice?
Why similar: RPGMaker 77.6% ★, Indie 22.4%
- #36 Geo Mythica
71% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Guin Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth. Battle in unique party-based combat mixing real-time action and strategic commands. Join Gio and a team of lively characters as they unearth bizarre global events, forgotten legends, and battle mythical foes to unveil the secrets of Geo Mythica.
Why similar: RPG 72.9%, Indie 27.1%
- #37 Asyula 方舟之链
73% matchVery Positive89% of 247 reviews2017
Dev: ShiinaYashiro
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%
After the unification war of the Kingdom, rebels appeared in the Capital. Although the rebellion was quickly suppressed, there were still a number of remnants at large. Two years later, the main character of the game, Asyula, received an order to pursue the leader of remnant rebellious forces, Awillou.
Why similar: RPGMaker 49.7% ★, RPG 36.7%, Indie 13.6%
- #38 Eve of Calamity
71% matchVery Positive91% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: Klothscape
Windows
Prevent a world-ending Calamity your way! A player-driven old-school RPG inspired by both the Japanese and western classics of the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #39 Lunaria Fantasia
69% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: FakeRealPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Lunaria, a court mage of the kingdom of Sagittaries, is sent to investigate ancient ruins with her comrades. But the seemingly simple mission goes terribly wrong. The ruins are full of monsters, and a mysterious figure appears and robs Lunaria and her allies of their mana, the source of their magic.
Why similar: RPG 89%, Indie 11%
- #40 巴伦西亚传说：索菲亚的重生 Valencia Saga:Sophia's rebirth
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 292 reviews2018
Dev: 清之鸣
Windows
The story starts when two countries on one continent collide. Two charactors are on their journey to save all beings, and the adventure unfolds.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #41 Rise Eterna
73% matchMixed43% of 203 reviews2021
Dev: MakeePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights.
Why similar: RPG 67.8%, Indie 32.2%
- #42 Skyborn
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,719 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 44.3% ★, RPG 31%, Steampunk 22.2% ★, Indie 2.6%
- #43 Desecration of Wings
71% matchVery Positive92% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Sierra Lee
Windows
The Endless Court is eternal, ruled by Immortals who have guided the four races of the world since the dawn of time. But they seem very concerned with preventing anyone from studying the broken ruins that litter the world, and peace is more fragile than it seems.
Why similar: RPGMaker 50.7% ★, RPG 35.7%, Indie 13.7%
- #44 Deadly Sin
72% matchMixed56% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take on the role of Lorelai, a young woman of humble means who learns that her true identity is the heir to a powerful empire!
Why similar: RPG 64.4%, RPGMaker 35.6% ★
- #45 Escape from Ever After
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,404 reviews2026
Dev: Sleepy Castle StudioPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Fight against capitalism in this satirical adventure RPG! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back!
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #46 Knights of Messiah
70% matchMixed53% of 154 reviews2022
Dev: Circle GyuPub: Kagura Games
Windows
A long time ago in a faraway land, three world powers tear each other apart in a never-ending war. Can Mordouna, a free country, survive? Follow its heroes and find out.
Why similar: RPG 63.1%, Indie 22.7%, RPGMaker 14.2% ★
- #47 Death of Marionette
67% matchVery Positive92% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Strange things start to happen at a ruined factory where Sawyer and her friends arrive to prepare an event. Can they leave the place safely?
Why similar: RPGMaker 89.7% ★, Indie 10.3%
- #48 Unsung Kingdom
69% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2020
Dev: Laineus
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is the Story of the once glorious Kingdom of Bellion. Ann, a time traveler from the future, fights to save the King from his fate to die.
Why similar: RPG 89%, Indie 11%
- #49 Franzen
66% matchVery Positive97% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Franzen is a turn-based RPG set in a dystopian-steampunk world. Explore themes of empathy and politics as Franz and Lefsa Dellia work to uncover the truth of "The Scream". Meet a cast of colorful characters and fight bizarre creatures in your journey through the world of Branzen!
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Steampunk 36.9% ★, RPGMaker 19.5% ★
- #50 Destiny Warriors RPG
70% matchMixed52% of 1,218 reviews2015
Dev: ninjalexPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An epic 12 hour RPG. Thirteen years after incredibly powerful spirit beasts were sealed in the souls of children, they threaten to break free and cause havoc across the land. It's up to four friends from the elite warrior training academy to find the key to stopping these evil spirits once and for all.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.5% ★, RPG 32.7%, Indie 8.8%
- #51 Of Gods and Men: The Daybreak Empire
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Dead Genre Studios
Windows · Mac
A retro-inspired turn-based strategy. Conquer your way across a war-ravaged world to forge a new empire and impart an unprecedented era of peace!
Why similar: RPG 72.1%, Indie 27.9%
- #52 Unyielding Succubus Princess of Arrogance
67% matchVery Positive81% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: nikukyuPub: 072 Project
Windows
After the war, the kingdom of the devil has welcomed the day of peace. However, one day humans suddenly started to attack us! The next queen of the Demon Kingdom - "Reina" battle quietly began.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #53 Disgaea 2 PC
66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,658 reviews2017
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Overlord Zenon has cursed the land, leaving a young man named Adell to seek vengeance. However, all hell breaks loose as Adell accidentally kidnaps the Princess of the Netherworld. Will Adell be able to return the Princess, defeat Zenon, and break the Overlord's dark curse?
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #54 Pale Echoes
68% matchVery Positive82% of 72 reviews2015
Dev: Wyrmling ProductionsPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
An RPG of exploration, collection, and critical thinking. The end of the world has come and gone, leaving only phantoms where once there was life. Now Schorl, the last surviving human, and Spinel, the last of the magical saerii, search through the memories of a bygone era, hoping to find a future.
Why similar: RPG 47.7%, RPGMaker 43.8% ★, Indie 8.5%
- #55 Adventurer Manager
68% matchMixed60% of 575 reviews2014
Dev: Vigilant Addiction StudiosPub: BBEW BBEW, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Reunite the kingdom of Adventuria and defeat the evil Illusionist Miraj by recruiting Adventurers to send on Adventures for epic loot and rewards in this RPG/Management Sim with tons of depth, randomization, and customization options!
Why similar: RPG 78.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #56 Magical Valkyrie Lyristia
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 339 reviews2021
Dev: ShiBoo!Pub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The evil organization Fakker has been terrorizing the residents of the city at night, abducting people left and right. One woman stands against them: Magical Valkyrie Frostia. One day, she saves another woman with the potential to transform and their fate may be changed forever...
Why similar: RPG 60.9%, Indie 19.7%, RPGMaker 19.4% ★
