- #1 For Evelyn
97% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TaleHammer
Windows
An intriguing tale of love, betrayal, and the ultimate sacrifice, combining point & click with classic adventure and RPG mechanics. Step into the world of Aura and unravel the truth about the past while completing quests, meeting new friends, and fighting to protect the ones you love!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, RPG 9.5%, Fantasy 9.1%
- #2 Quartet
96% 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: Lore-Rich 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Retro 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Magic 8.3%
- #3 The Black Knight Chronicles - The Quest Beyond Destiny
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
A retro-inspired jRPG with side-view turn-based combat, puzzle-rich dungeons, and meaningful side quests. Explore a vast world, recruit allies, and uncover secrets in an epic adventure nearly twice as large as before.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.4%, RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Anime 7.7%, Magic 7.2%
- #4 Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands
95% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: Johnny Ostad
Windows
A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure Game, made by one person over the course of three years. Step into the shoes of the young Elf Rynna, and explore the Sacred Lands. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves and solve puzzles and become the champion of the Goddess Illeria.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Retro 10.9%, RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 9.7%
- #5 Threads of Time
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Riyo GamesPub: Humble Games
Windows
Threads of Time is an era-spanning, turn-based RPG inspired by the timeless classics. Embark on a journey through time, gather a party of charismatic heroes from across ages, and uncover a plot that threatens to unravel the past, present and future.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Retro 10.7%, Magic 8.9%, RPG 8%
- #6 Celestial Tear: Demon's Revenge
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2015
Dev: White Guardian Studios LLC
Windows
Demon's Revenge is a turn-based Gothic fantasy RPG about Sen, a lone water demon who serves a penance in an eerie forest for a terrible crime she once committed. Joined by other outcasts and monsters, she battles hunters, ghouls, ghosts, and dragons for the right to live in a world that hates them.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, RPG 9.2%, Retro 9.2%
- #7 Viridian Sage
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Elder Tree Games
Windows
Welcome to the Kingdom of Riki! Viridian Sage is an epic 2D JRPG following a party of young mages fighting against the demons attacking their home. You will explore a vibrant world, engage in strategic combat, and, maybe, save the world. Grab your wand, stock your spells, and prepare for adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, RPG 12.5%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #8 Eldorion: Guardians of the Crystals
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Asgard Gaming InteractivePub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
A pixel art exploration game where you must face various challenges and collect crystals to save Earth from its impending doom. An RPG with multiple continents that have emerged, ushering in a new era of mysticism.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Retro 8.3%, Anime 7.9%
- #9 Moonfell: the Tides of Aether
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Runelight Owl
Windows
A story-centric, turn-based JRPG styled after the NES-era classics. Explore immersive dungeons and solve puzzles via an interactive Field Skill system and defeat challenging enemies in engaging Free Turn Battle combat. Will you discover the dark truth behind the fate of the kingdom?
Why similar: RPG 22.2%, Retro 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%
- #10 Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code
91% matchPositive94% of 49 reviews2023
Dev: George Alexandros
Windows
Explore a vibrant world where ancient religions fuse with technology in this character-driven JRPG. Master deep turn-based combat as you battle with divine magic against beasts with mecha parts. Embark on a grand adventure to retrieve the sacred Babel code needed to face your Gods.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Magic 11%, Anime 10.7%, RPG 9.9%
- #11 ANAMNESIS: memoria war
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RagingNoodle Studio
Windows
Will you die and be free of pain? Or live and break the shackles of fate? Can two souls, bound by fate itself, sever the never-ending cycle of death? "ANAMESIS: memoria war" is a gorgeous 2D jRPG rich in story, heavy on action and steeped in deep characterization.
Why similar: RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Anime 11.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Lore-Rich 9.2%
- #12 Tales of Vogar - Lost Descendants
89% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Torsten Scholze
Windows
Go on an emotional adventure in the kingdom of Vogar, a once beautiful land filled with magic but now devastated by war. Discover the secrets behind the Ascension, reclaim your homeland and take revenge in this story-driven RPG with a turn-based battle system. Free the people of Vogar from tyranny!
Why similar: Retro 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Fantasy 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #13 The Legend of Sahur
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Legend of Sahur
Windows
Rescue your beloved from the Deer King in this story-driven adventure. Play as stickman TUNG TUNG TUNG SAHUR, gather eccentric allies, battle time-controlling foes, and shape the ending with your choices.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.8%, RPG 13.6%, Anime 13.2%, Magic 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
- #14 Infinite Links
88% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Embark on an adventure of magic Talismans to save your sister from a curse!
Why similar: RPG 21.8%, Fantasy 14.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Anime 10.1%
- #15 Misdecayed
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hajimeli
Windows
An adventure RPG about life, death, rebirth, and robots, from the team that brought you vivid/stasis.
Why similar: RPG 20%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #16 Vay
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: SoMoGa, Inc.Pub: SoMoGa, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
The 16-bit cult classic RPG from 1994 returns with tons of improvements! When your peaceful kingdom is attacked on your wedding day and your wife-to-be is kidnapped, it falls to you to journey across the world and stop the terrible machines of war that threaten to lay waste to it.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, RPG 12.1%, Anime 9.1%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #17 Chroma Quaternion
86% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
A quest around four kingdoms, colored by the seasons!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, RPG 13.6%, Fantasy 12.5%, Retro 10.3%, Anime 9.7%
- #18 Zenogaias
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avalon Lee Games
Windows
Experience four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit fantasy medieval to HD sci-fi/fantasy fusion, in this epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG. A love letter to the classics and a rebirth for the modern age.
Why similar: RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Fantasy 11%, Story Rich 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
- #19 Isekai Rondo
84% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Quest for a parallel universe after being reborn with the ultimate job!
Why similar: RPG 21.8%, Fantasy 13.7%, Anime 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #20 Dreams Of The Elements
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Nicholas StephensPub: Crusader's Fellowship
Windows
The four elements of the world that keep it in balance are being threatened! Join Aria, Lyle, Gray, and Kaze as they journey across their world to save it from a maniacal plan set into motion by a group of devious and unpredictable villains! *Content Warning and Credits are listed in "About Game"!!*
Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.6%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, RPG 12%, Magic 9.3%
- #21 Cryptadia Village
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LiviaCryptadia
Windows
Cryptadia Village is a 2D RPG where you follow quests to save a village from dark spirits. Explore an interactive world filled with puzzles and side quests, engage with villagers, and uncover the mysteries of a cozy, magical land full of adventure.
Why similar: Anime 14.9%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, RPG 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Magic 10.9%
- #22 Astrune Academy
82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
A fantasy RPG of a tale of fighting magical girls!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.2%, RPG 15.1%, Fantasy 13.4%, Magic 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%
- #23 祛魅·化始(祛魅4)
82% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: LU QI
Windows
《祛魅·化始(祛魅4)》是一款剧情JRPG像素回合制游戏。祛魅系列历代作品第四部,故事发生在三代格心事件结束后,西方大陆教廷所在地的自由都市联盟。拥有着非凡战斗天赋,秉承着“心中无男人,拔刀自然神”人生座右铭的芳香少女即将开启冒险征程,为您揭示这背后的一切。
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Retro 11.5%, Lore-Rich 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #24 PATHS OF VALOUR
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: zweipipiPub: GameStudioNoogic
Windows
It is a 2D pixel role-playing game, players will play a hero, gather friends on the adventure journey to defeat the Demon King. Game content includes classic RPG elements such as turn based gameplay, random enemies, side quests, etc.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, RPG 11.2%, Retro 10.6%, Anime 10.3%
- #25 Ruinverse
81% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
RPG with a two-souled heroine! Discover the mystery behind the stone monuments!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Retro 14%, RPG 13.1%, Anime 10.6%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #26 Manafinder
80% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows · Mac
Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.2%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, RPG 12.7%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #27 DOWNHILL
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sisterhood Games
Windows
Meet Fade, the main character of this action RPG, who is painfully aware that you are controlling her. How will you act when faced with the temptations of absolute power over someone so vulnerable — all while on a mission to save a revolution-torn realm from an unnatural disaster?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.5%, Conversation 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, RPG 13.1%
- #28 Silver Nornir
79% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: WorldWideSoftwarePub: KEMCO
Windows
Can you change the repeating doomed fate of the world in a fantasy RPG?
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17.7%, RPG 15.1%, Retro 13.5%, Fantasy 13.3%, Anime 13.1%
- #29 Sword and Fairy 5 prequel
78% matchVery Positive87% of 147 reviews2021
Dev: SOFTSTAR TECHNOLOGY(BEIJING)Pub: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
*** This game is only available in Chinese *** 《仙劍奇俠傳五前傳》故事主題為「牽絆」,背景為《仙劍奇俠傳五》故事發生25年前。翩翩公子夏侯瑾軒,雖出身武林世家,卻自幼不喜武林事。直至一日,他偶遇賣藝少女瑕和江湖浪人謝滄行,又恰逢折劍弟子姜承送來品劍大會請柬。本是無奈之下踏上的旅程,最終將牽繫整個人界……
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, RPG 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Fantasy 12.2%
- #30 Negative Reverie
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NR TEAM
Windows
Bring down a futuristic tech company and discover the dark secrets behind their power. To survive, you'll have to give up on outsmarting your enemy and embrace the mindless animal inside.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 14.4%, Retro 14.1%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Anime 11.6%
- #31 Oddventure
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Infamous RabbitPub: Galaktus
Windows
Oddventure is a lore-rich turn-based crazy RPG set in a cursed fairytale world. Fight your inner demons and reach for the spark of hope, or stare directly into the abyss.
Why similar: Retro 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, RPG 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #32 5th ERA
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MissingSeven
Windows
A techno-fantasy JRPG inspired by the 16-bit classics. Explore Helgon, the city on the comet, uncover ancient secrets, and battle the deadly Brightlings in strategic turn-based combat as you uncover the truth behind the mysterious white portals.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 23.1%, RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Anime 9.4%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #33 Beloved Bound
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lylac Games
Windows
A story-driven adventure game about a boy trapped in a mysterious virtual sanctuary. Explore, solve puzzles, and discover the secrets hidden in a world that never lets him go.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 26.5%, Story Rich 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Fantasy 10.5%, Emotional 9.8%
- #34 Fate of Fire: Kyvedy Guardiah
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Denis Johan Tales
Windows · Linux
An epic tale of Love, Hope and Struggle in a Cursed world with only Seven days left. Follow the journey of the Nine protagonists, helped by the mysterious Kyvedy Fire, while they battle Death and Destiny to find a way to save their world in this fantasy JRPG with both Action and Turn Based Combat!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Fantasy 11%, RPG 10.9%, Magic 10.3%
- #35 Word To Angel
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cool Kid Roy
Windows
Play as five human heroes in this pacifist 2D RPG taking place in a world where some friendly (and not so friendly) angels conduct balance and harmony together... and where your only instruments for fighting are words and melodies.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 15%, RPG 12.5%, Story Rich 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Retro 12.1%
- #36 Emiko's Pledge 3
75% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Emiko's Pledge 3 is a 2D Platform Action game based on the story of a half demon girl called Emiko, whose aim is to become the greatest warrior of the Ettaze state and abroad and also, to protect the weak.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.6%, Retro 13.7%, Anime 13.5%, RPG 11.2%, Fantasy 11%
- #37 Elidriel
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabriel Schade Cardoso
Windows · Mac · Linux
Elidriel is a pixel-art JRPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. Customize characters classes and skills to fight bosses in a turn-based battle with real time mechanics. Explore a world of wonders, crafting, cooking, fishing, playing songs and mining gems to evolve your weapons.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, RPG 14.5%, Retro 14.5%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #38 CULY
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: adam levit
Windows
A story-rich RPG where fighting the world is only half the battle. The rest is inside.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Retro 13.2%, RPG 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Story Rich 11.8%
- #39 世界尽头的蔷薇花园
74% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Walhalancs
Windows
为了亲眼去看看那名孤独的女性和传说中的蔷薇花园,莉亚开启了她的旅程。
Why similar: RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Magic 9.6%, Retro 9.3%, Anime 8.9%
- #40 アウラルと光の竜~Gathering Light~
71% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: mimuimuworks
Windows
人外・モンスター娘達を中心に紡がれる光の物語、王道長編RPG!個性豊かなキャラクターが、サイドビュー戦闘でテンポよく動きます。
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.1%, Fantasy 14.7%, RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%
- #41 Shimmershoal: A Cozy Island Adventure
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ian Caisley
Windows · Mac
Explore a tropical island paradise in this cozy JRPG. Battle crafty critters, solve puzzles, and learn ancient abilities to uncover the archipelago's many secrets. Adventure as apprentice Lani, and her fox Keke, as you strive to become a protector of the islands.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Fantasy 10.1%, Anime 9.7%
- #42 Sword and Fairy 5
73% matchMixed59% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: SOFTSTAR TECHNOLOGY(BEIJING)Pub: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
*** This game is only available in Chinese*** 《仙劍奇俠傳五》是仙劍奇俠傳系列的第六代作品。本作的主題為「心願」。遠古血族,再度覺醒。人性與魔心,宿命與血緣,道義與愛情,當這些同時擺在前面,該如何抉擇?千年的封印,連接兩界的神魔之井成為震動六界的焦點,眾人的命運逐漸交織在一起。
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 21.7%, RPG 20%, Story Rich 15.2%, Lore-Rich 15%, Fantasy 12.2%
- #43 Sword and Fairy
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,986 reviews2021
Dev: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
*** This game is only available in Chinese *** 《仙剑奇侠传》是由大宇资讯所制作的一款国产单机中文角色扮演计算机游戏。本作是《仙剑奇侠传》系列的第一部作品,主题是“宿命”。故事以中国古代的仙妖神魔人鬼传说为背景,以武侠及仙侠为题材,宿命为主轴。
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Retro 15.5%, RPG 15.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, Fantasy 12.3%
- #44 Duel Abyss Latia
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: WU ZHANGHUA
Windows
Play as adventurer Nia in this 2D retro pixel RPG. Challenge city guardians, combine skills freely, and strengthen gear with Abyss materials. Recruit 11 companions and uncover Latia's secrets.
Why similar: RPG 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 23.1%, Fantasy 13.1%, Retro 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%
- #45 Eye of D'akess
72% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: White Cat
Windows
A short, story-centric rpg with turnbased combat, about a journey into the unknown in search of adventure and treasure - pulled ever along, by what awaits them in the dark...
Why similar: Lore-Rich 18%, RPG 12.5%, Anime 12.1%, Fantasy 10%, Magic 9.8%
- #46 Catgirl
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,596 reviews2025
Dev: City GirlPub: City Girl Games
Windows · Mac
Catgirl! The RPG where you're a cat and also a girl. I bet you'd like that, wouldn't you? You little freak. Haha jk, ur good.
Why similar: RPG 18.2%, Story Rich 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Retro 12.2%, Conversation 10.9%
- #47 StoryArcana
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cyomo
Windows · Mac
Restart life in a wizard school! An Action RPG with a large focus on mystery solving, puzzles and a combat system based around drawing spell signs with your wand! Play as Clay Quilt as he attends his first magical exchange program in Azufelt, Academy of the Arcane.
Why similar: Conversation 14.8%, Magic 14.4%, Retro 12%, Anime 11.6%, RPG 10%
- #48 Sword of Elpisia
71% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
A fantasy RPG about a girl turned into a magic sword and its price!
Why similar: RPG 16.6%, Fantasy 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #49 Artifice
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matt Makes Games LLC
Windows
Adventure across two worlds, fight cyborg managers, learn magic, and save the world from a sentient AI in this turn-based RPG inspired by the classics of the genre.
Why similar: RPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, Female Protagonist 17%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Magic 8.1%
- #50 A Ghostly Rose
70% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: zDS
Windows
Edmund is entrapped in a most terrible Web. He must punch and kick his way through all sorts of terrors in this turn-based RPG. An emotional and surreal roller-coaster. Edmund will do anything to see her again. One last time.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, RPG 17.8%, Emotional 15.4%, Story Rich 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%
- #51 Alter Age
68% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Alter between ages and adventure out in a fantastic RPG world!
Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Fantasy 10.7%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #52 The Songbird Guild
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yurisoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Songbird Guild is a Yuri RPG/Visual Novel hybrid about magical girls falling in love. Investigate the secrets of a corrupt fantasy world and fight creepy (yet somehow adorable?) monsters in turn-based battles, all to pay the bills in this world where being a magical girl is a regular 9-5 job.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.3%, Magic 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, RPG 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%
- #53 Tall Tales
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chris LewandowskiPub: Krunchy Love Studios
Windows
A nostalgic turn-based incremental RPG where your combos determine your success! If you want to live out a fantasy life full of adventure, quests, loot and puzzles then this is the game you should play!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Anime 10.5%, RPG 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #54 Hero Seekers
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: VANGUARDPub: KEMCO
Windows
Restore lost history in this summoning fantasy RPG! Guide Lunette, the only one who remembers the true past, as she summons forgotten heroes to fight beside her. Explore dungeons, build parties, and master strategic turn-based battles to reclaim the world’s destiny!
Why similar: RPG 21.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, Fantasy 13.9%, Retro 11.4%, Anime 11.4%
- #55 God Chosen Place
67% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: 野草游戏
Windows
"God Chosen Place” is a fantasy adventure game that combines visual novel and RPG elements, featuring a rich narrative that weaves an epic journey!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, RPG 15.3%, Anime 11.7%, Magic 9.2%
- #56 BLUE REFLECTION
68% matchVery Positive80% of 1,469 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 90.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, RPG 11.1%, Anime 10.3%
- #57 FINAL FANTASY
66% matchVery Positive95% of 7,995 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 40.0 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: Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Retro 11.2%, RPG 10.4%, Magic 9.8%
- #58 Tales Of The Lost: The Stranger
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RJ 102 Productions
Windows
After being hunted by a mysterious figure, the last of the elves must fight for their lives in this story based RPG.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.5%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, RPG 9.7%, Anime 8.7%
- #59 Starlight Legacy
66% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: DecafesoftPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the vast Evaria Kingdom in this 16-bit JRPG adventure. As the fate of the kingdom hangs in balance, three warriors are tasked with finding the Starlight Relics scattered across the Forest, Mountain, Desert, and Sky Provinces. Collect the four relics in any order in this non-linear retro RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, RPG 13%, Retro 12.9%, Magic 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%