- #1 Rise of the Third Power
97% matchVery Positive88% of 593 reviews2022
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
On the eve of history's greatest war, eight unlikely heroes rise to challenge an empire and change the fate of a continent. Rise of the Third Power is a story-driven RPG of political intrigue, sacrifice, and revolution.
Why similar: RPG 86.1%, Indie 13.9%
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 8,094 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 20.1 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 82.3%, Indie 17.7%
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
95% matchVery Positive94% of 2,308 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore a breathtaking world floating above the clouds in this classic fantasy RPG. Battle an ancient vampire menace, forge powerful bonds with your companions, and experience the definitive Enhanced Edition packed with new content and improvements.
Why similar: RPG 78.4%, Indie 21.6%
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 Pier Solar and the Great Architects
96% matchMixed59% of 132 reviews2014
Dev: WaterMelon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 8.0 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 92.2%, Indie 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 16-bit RPGs that features deep, turn-based combat and a sprawling, classic fantasy world.
- #5 Cosmic Star Heroine
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,048 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
Why similar: RPG 77.4%, Indie 22.6%
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.
- #6 Shadows of Adam
94% matchVery Positive89% of 266 reviews2017
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
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: Sunset Edition
91% matchVery Positive89% of 15,294 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.5 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: RPG 82.6%, Indie 17.4%
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 Positive82% of 125 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: RPGMaker 50.5% ★, RPG 49.5%
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% matchMixed69% of 4,033 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 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 135 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 92.3%, Indie 7.7%
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 1,252 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 46.5%, RPGMaker 43.8% ★, Indie 9.7%
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 6,024 reviews2019
Dev: Moonsprout GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.1 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 80.2%, Indie 19.8%
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 525 reviews2014
Dev: White Giant RPG Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Last Dream incorporates the best features of classic RPGs: replayability and complete immersion into a vast world, rich with detail.
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.4% ★, RPG 36.6%, Indie 10%
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 2,577 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 Tales Across Time
88% matchVery Positive83% of 80 reviews2016
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 46.9% ★, RPG 39.2%, Indie 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title offers a collection of short, story-driven RPG experiences that highlight the versatility of the genre.
- #16 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
86% 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 80.1%, Indie 19.9%
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.
- #17 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
84% matchVery Positive94% of 10,368 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: 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 932 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.1 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: RPG 77.5%, Indie 22.5%
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
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: FUTU StudioPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 59.6% ★, RPG 40.4%
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 Positive90% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: RPG 51.3%, RPGMaker 41% ★, Indie 7.7%
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
83% matchMixed63% of 1,063 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 52.6% ★, RPG 33.4%, Indie 14%
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 656 reviews2023
Dev: Aether Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Delve into Dungeons of Aether, a turn-based dungeon crawler set in the Rivals of Aether universe. Control four new heroes as they uncover the mysteries of the Julesvale Caverns in Story Mode or test your mettle in the grueling Challenge Dungeons.
Why similar: Steampunk 52% ★, RPG 34.3%, Indie 13.7%
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 Positive73% of 139 reviews2016
Dev: CloudTheWolf Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 57.2% ★, RPG 33.6%, Indie 9.3%
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 7,227 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 Positive73% of 97 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: RPGMaker 44% ★, RPG 40.8%, Indie 15.2%
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 Aether & Iron
75% matchVery Positive85% of 558 reviews2026
Dev: Seismic Squirrel
Windows · Mac
Immerse yourself in this Decopunk Narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravitational technology has taken cars, roads, and even New York City into the sky. Muster a crew, master tactical turn-based combat, and unravel the dark secrets lurking beneath the floating metropolis.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #27 Knights of Messiah IF: Castle in an Alternate Dimension
76% matchVery Positive95% of 78 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: RPG 78.5%, Indie 21.5%
- #28 Quartet
75% matchVery Positive96% of 392 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 69.9%, Indie 30.1%
- #29 Soma Spirits: Rebalance
78% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2017
Dev: Torch60
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 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 72.3%, Indie 27.7%
Why You'll Like It: This indie RPG features a unique dual-world mechanic and pixel-art style that complements its turn-based combat.
- #30 Last Word
77% matchVery Positive82% of 416 reviews2015
Dev: Twelve Tiles
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 56.5%, Indie 21.9%, RPGMaker 21.6% ★
- #31 SPARK IGNITES
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 270 reviews2026
Dev: Ignicorvus Studios
Windows
Spark Ignites - A pixel fantasy RPG where the Star God's Blessing grants one wish each century. Orphan Ash and Clover uncover its bloody truth during their pilgrimage. Holding a world-changing secret, will you steal divine power or defy the gods? Every choice writes a new ending.
Why similar: RPG 90.1%, Indie 9.9%
- #32 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 71.3%, Indie 28.7%
- #33 Undefeated
76% matchVery Positive81% of 182 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
16-bit RPG magic is back! Can you stop the Wastelands from spreading and overtaking the world? Play as Marcus, Bastien and Fela, 3 army conscripts with little liking for their new life, yet who find themselves engulfed in a mystery that could very well cause the demise of their nation.
Why similar: RPGMaker 52.3% ★, RPG 34.9%, Indie 12.8%
- #34 Soma Union
74% matchVery Positive91% of 67 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 95.2%, Indie 4.8%
- #35 Geo Mythica
72% matchVery Positive100% of 56 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 73.4%, Indie 26.6%
- #36 Asyula 方舟之链
73% matchVery Positive89% of 250 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 54.1% ★, RPG 33.7%, Indie 12.1%
- #37 Skyborn
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,727 reviews2014
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,...
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.5% ★, RPG 28.6%, Steampunk 20.5% ★, Indie 2.3%
- #38 Radiance of Annihilation -Disorder Eclipse-
70% matchVery Positive79% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Courreges AccelPub: Kagura Games
Windows
In a post-apocalyptic world, a government employee works together with his partner to stop criminals from uncovering weapons that once devastated the world, only to get caught in a conspiracy that could decide humanity's fate.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #39 Eve of Calamity
71% matchVery Positive92% of 59 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%
- #40 Lunaria Fantasia
70% matchVery Positive84% of 81 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 89.4%, Indie 10.6%
- #41 Rise Eterna
73% matchMixed42% of 210 reviews2021
Dev: MakeePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 68.4%, Indie 31.6%
- #42 Knights of Messiah
71% 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 61.8%, Indie 21.6%, RPGMaker 16.5% ★
- #43 巴伦西亚传说：索菲亚的重生 Valencia Saga:Sophia's rebirth
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 300 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%
- #44 Deadly Sin
72% matchMixed57% of 83 reviews2015
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 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 60.4%, RPGMaker 39.6% ★
- #45 Adventurer Manager
71% matchMixed60% of 576 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 79.1%, Indie 20.9%
- #46 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords
69% matchVery Positive100% of 117 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: RPG 74.1%, Indie 25.9%
- #47 Death of Marionette
68% 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 91.4% ★, Indie 8.6%
- #48 Unsung Kingdom
69% matchVery Positive89% of 90 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 89.2%, Indie 10.8%
- #49 Escape from Ever After
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,835 reviews2026
Dev: Sleepy Castle StudioPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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%
- #50 Franzen
66% matchVery Positive97% of 180 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 41.5%, Steampunk 35.6% ★, RPGMaker 22.9% ★
- #51 Terra Memoria
66% matchVery Positive85% of 485 reviews2024
Dev: La MoutardePub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A shortage of magic crystals and the sudden awakening of ancient robots leads six new friends on an incredible investigation across Terra – a cozy and fantastic world that combines 3D and pixel art.
Why similar: RPG 73.3%, Indie 26.7%
- #52 Of Gods and Men: The Daybreak Empire
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 55 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 72.6%, Indie 27.4%
- #53 Labyronia RPG
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,414 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world.
Why similar: RPGMaker 57.3% ★, RPG 37.2%, Indie 5.4%
- #54 Beloved Rapture
65% matchVery Positive83% of 278 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: RPG 69.1%, Indie 30.9%
- #55 Etheria: Restart
66% matchMixed58% of 356 reviews2025
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Etheria is an Ethereal Hero RPG. To preserve the flame of civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into the virtual world "Etheria". And you, as a Hyperlinker, will enter the virtual world to uncover the hidden truths of Etheria.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #56 Echo
67% 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: RPG 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
