- #1 FINAL FANTASY IV
97% matchVery Positive92% of 3,024 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 68.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Party-Based RPG 10.7%, Lore-Rich 9.6%, RPG 8.6%
- #2 A Slime Called Quest
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Bookoostrikes
Windows
Explore a world of mystery and leave the island you once called home. A Slime Called Quest is a solo made, story-rich 16-bit style RPG, where there are no random encounters or grinding. Customize your party's build, embark on quests, and engage in thoughtfully crafted battles. Chapter 1 is out now!
Why similar: JRPG 25%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Turn-Based 10.9%, RPG 7.9%
- #3 FINAL FANTASY II
96% matchVery Positive82% of 3,494 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 61.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, RPG 9.2%, Class-Based 8.2%
- #4 Heroes of Legionwood
95% matchMixed69% of 49 reviews2015
Dev: Dark Gaia StudiosPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
An episodic post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG set in a world on the brink of annihilation with non-linear gameplay and far reaching choices. Will you be able to save your people, or will your legacy be a dark age from which the world can never recover?
Why similar: JRPG 22%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Party-Based RPG 11.3%, Turn-Based 10.2%, RPG 7.8%
- #5 FINAL FANTASY
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,651 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 40.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Nostalgia 9.5% ★, Party-Based RPG 9%, Class-Based 7.9%
- #6 FINAL FANTASY VI
94% matchVery Positive92% of 4,965 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 20.7%, RPG 10.6%, Nostalgia 9.9% ★, Class-Based 9.7%, Lore-Rich 7.6%
- #7 FINAL FANTASY V
93% matchVery Positive90% of 2,489 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 80.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 22.3%, RPG 15.1%, Class-Based 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Party-Based RPG 7.2%
- #8 Moonfell: the Tides of Aether
92% 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: JRPG 27.6%, RPG 18%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Retro 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #9 FINAL FANTASY III
91% matchVery Positive93% of 2,838 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, Nostalgia 11.9% ★, Class-Based 10.4%, RPG 10.2%, Party-Based RPG 7.7%
- #10 Celestial Tear: Demon's Revenge
91% 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: JRPG 17.5%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Party-Based RPG 8.8%, Lore-Rich 8.4%
- #11 Viridian Sage
90% 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: JRPG 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.7%, RPG 10.6%, Lore-Rich 9.6%, Retro 8.5%
- #12 Chained Echoes
89% 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: JRPG 24.3%, Turn-Based 21.6%, RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #13 Zenogaias
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avalon Lee Games
Windows
Experience an epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG featuring four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit Medieval Fantasy to HD Sci-Fi/Fantasy fusion, all linked by a powerful and intricately woven narrative.
Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Party-Based RPG 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #14 Starlight Legacy
87% matchPositive95% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: DecafesoftPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Starlight Legacy is a turn-based RPG inspired by handheld classics like Final Fantasy Legend and Pokémon. Explore the four provinces of Evaria and collect the Starlight Relics in any order in this non-linear retro RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 22.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Turn-Based 12.8%, RPG 9.9%, Party-Based RPG 9.7%
- #15 Knight Bewitched 2
88% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2020
Dev: Joshua Keith
Windows
Knight Bewitched 2 is a jRPG featuring the story of a group of heroes and mercenaries as they work together to restore a lost kingdom and face a new threat in the world of Ambrose.
Why similar: JRPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Turn-Based 12.2%, LGBTQ+ 10.3%, RPG 7.8%
- #16 The Black Knight Chronicles - The Quest Beyond Destiny
86% 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: JRPG 30.3%, RPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Exploration 8%
- #17 Reviving An Angel
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SolemnGravity
Windows
How do you revive an angel? Reviving An Angel is a turn-based RPG set in a world where Archangels, the greatest creations of the Almighty, are in a path of war. Wanting to revive his beloved, Harold, a young Fallen Hunter, saw himself facing an Archangel as he challenged the limits of his mortality.
Why similar: JRPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Party-Based RPG 10.9%, RPG 9.1%, Lore-Rich 9.1%
- #18 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
85% 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: JRPG 21.4%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, RPG 8.2%, Retro 7.4%
- #19 8-Bit Adventures 2
84% matchVery Positive96% of 312 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Why similar: JRPG 21.6%, Turn-Based 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, Party-Based RPG 10.6%, RPG 8%
- #20 Threads of Time
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Riyo GamesPub: Balor 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: JRPG 18.2%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Lore-Rich 9.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.9%
- #21 Vita: Regenesis
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Desert Tsunami
Windows
Ten thousand years after Atria stripped the world of the Vita and Maisha. She prepares to bring her children home. Follow Iino and his companions as they fight for survival and unravel the truth behind their connection to the world and master the elements in this classic JRPG that started it all.
Why similar: JRPG 27.3%, Turn-Based Combat 20.1%, RPG 17.7%, Party-Based RPG 8.4%, Emotional 6.8%
- #22 DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,982 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Nostalgia 9.6% ★, RPG 8.6%
- #23 FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Return to the pixel‑art world of FINAL FANTASY, evolved from its classic roots. Travel with companions bound by fate and call on Visions to aid you in battle to uncover the truth behind a force that threatens to bring everything to ruin.
Why similar: JRPG 20.2%, RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Party-Based RPG 8%
- #24 Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition
80% 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: JRPG 22.2%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 11.1%, RPG 8.2%, Nostalgia 7.9% ★
- #25 Shadowrite
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ying Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wander into the world of the dead to bring your mother home in this voodoo-inspired cozy dark JRPG. Brave six handcrafted mausoleums, claim their spirit gems, and unravel the ritual that took her. Lose yourself in the town of The Crossroads where every ghost has a story and grudges to uncover
Why similar: JRPG 26.3%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, RPG 7.8%, Lore-Rich 6.6%
- #26 Absinthia
79% matchVery Positive97% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: Joshua KeithPub: Team Bewitched
Windows
Absinthia is a turn-based RPG featuring the story of scorned Knight Freya, her young apprentice Sera, and their individual struggles with loss, betrayal and acceptance as they fight to protect their home.
Why similar: JRPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, LGBTQ+ 9.9%, RPG 8.2%, Exploration 6.7%
- #27 Crystal Story II
79% matchVery Positive95% of 331 reviews2015
Dev: Lanstrash
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Crystal Story II is a turn-based RPG that follows the story of a young Dragon on his quest to defeat an evil witch. He must seek allies to aid him on his journey and save the world from the oncoming invasion.
Why similar: JRPG 26.7%, Turn-Based Combat 20.3%, Turn-Based 15.9%, RPG 12.1%, Party-Based RPG 9.1%
- #28 Vita: The Ember Oracle
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Desert Tsunami
Windows
The great city of Pando is crumbling under the weight of a radical prophecy. Follow Sin-Nul, a fire Vita caught between fate and the encroaching zealotry of the Ever Flame. In a world where belief is a weapon, will you be the spark that restores Pando, or the flame that consumes it?
Why similar: JRPG 26.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, Party-Based RPG 10.5%, RPG 8.6%, Turn-Based 8.1%
- #29 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: JRPG 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.7%, Retro 8.6%
- #30 Aveyond 3-2: Gates of Night
78% matchMixed65% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Amaranth Games, LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 27%
A vampire mage has acquired a magical relic with the power to enslave humanity. Are you brave enough to stop him?
Why similar: JRPG 19%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Party-Based RPG 9.9%, Lore-Rich 7.1%
- #31 Cosmic Star Heroine
77% 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: JRPG 40.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, RPG 10.4%, Turn-Based 8.3%, Retro 7%
- #32 Echoes of the Flame
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 紺ノトバリ / Konno Tobari
Windows
Two parties. Alternating perspectives. A story-driven 2.5D turn-based RPG. Master strategic combat with flexible ability builds, unravel the world's deep lore using "Key Words" you discover, and see their fate unfold.
Why similar: JRPG 23.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, Lore-Rich 8.9%
- #33 The Princess' Heart
78% matchMixed60% of 64 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.
Why similar: JRPG 19.7%, Turn-Based 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Party-Based RPG 10.9%, RPG 7.3%
- #34 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
74% matchVery Positive94% of 380 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 22.5%, Turn-Based 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, Party-Based RPG 12.3%, RPG 10%
- #35 Aveyond 3-3: The Lost Orb
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 40 reviews2015
Dev: Amaranth Games, LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows
Solve dozens of adventure puzzles and explore an enchanting world. Aveyond: The Lost Orb is packed with monsters, magic, and humor. Destroy an evil orb. Explore forests, deserts, and mountains within the mighty Eldrion Empire. And whatever you do, don’t let the empress know you can cook.
Why similar: JRPG 24.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, RPG 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Lore-Rich 7.3%
- #36 Manafinder
74% matchVery Positive95% of 92 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: JRPG 23.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, RPG 10.8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #37 Zerra's Adventure
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Foca Studios
Windows
Zerra’s Adventure is a classic turn-based RPG with minimal stumbles, falls, and googly eyes. Explore diverse areas, collect items and treasure to upgrade your characters, and defeat the strangest enemies. Level up, learn new attacks, and meet delightfully quirky characters throughout your adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 25.4%, Turn-Based 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, RPG 8.6%, Exploration 7.1%
- #38 Guard Break
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sudden Kebab Studios
Windows
A story-focused JRPG about political intrigue, fractured loyalties, and a stolen superweapon. Break enemy defenses in snappy turn-based battles as you lead a cast of flawed heroes through a crisis that threatens Arcadia.
Why similar: JRPG 24.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Retro 9.8%, RPG 8.1%
- #39 Whisper of a Rose
75% matchMixed51% of 100 reviews2014
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. Sadly, dreams must end... But not today. Melrose is about to meet her godmother and discover that the land in her dreams is real and in trouble.
Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Turn-Based 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, RPG 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #40 Code5erpent
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Serpent Game Studio
Windows
The game where numbers are a weapon. On a simulated Earth, add, multiply, or combine the numbers which comprise the matrix's code, and take advantage of a rich equipment system of weapons and scrolls in order to come up with devastating combos to annihilate your enemies.
Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Turn-Based 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, RPG 11.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.3%
- #41 Remnants Of The Witch
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Daniel Freitas
Windows
Follow the story of Mari, as she becomes a witch hunter and discovers what's really going on in Sthalgrave city. Use various skills in the fast-paced turn-based battles! Use free time after missions to hang out with teammates!
Why similar: JRPG 23.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, RPG 9.4%
- #42 Dreams Of The Elements
72% 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: JRPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Party-Based RPG 13.5%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, RPG 10.6%
- #43 Dragon Prana
71% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Will the three races join forces to defeat the ultimate enemy in a retro RPG?
Why similar: JRPG 25.3%, RPG 19%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Retro 7.8%
- #44 ANAMNESIS: memoria war
71% matchNo user reviews2028
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: JRPG 27.7%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, RPG 17%, Party-Based RPG 7.9%, Lore-Rich 5.9%
- #45 Fate of Fire: Kyvedy Guardiah
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Denis Johan Tales
Windows · Linux
An epic tale of Love, Hope and Struggle set in a Cursed world with only Seven days left. Follow the journey of the Eleven protagonists, helped by the mysterious Kyvedy Fire, as they battle Death and Destiny to find a way to save their world in a fantasy JRPG with both Action and Turn Based Combat!
Why similar: JRPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Turn-Based 12.8%, RPG 9.3%, Lore-Rich 9.1%
- #46 Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight
72% matchMixed68% of 184 reviews2014
Dev: Amaranth Games, LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Journey across a massive world on a quest to thwart a power-crazed lunatic who wants to enslave humanity! Two hundred years ago, a sorcerer attempted to fulfill a dark prophecy that would see him rule the world.
Why similar: JRPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Party-Based RPG 8.4%, Lore-Rich 7.4%
- #47 Fetch
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: cyank9
Windows · Mac
Find the crown, world peace, yourself, and maybe a boyfriend in this turn-based RPG. Fight and explore your way across the Dog Kingdom while getting to know the off-beat inhabitants of this world steeped in conflict.
Why similar: JRPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, RPG 12.1%, LGBTQ+ 10.8%, Party-Based RPG 10.6%
- #48 Cloudsea Frontier
68% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: New RPG Project
Windows
This is a classic long-form RPG inspired by the masterpieces of the 1990s JRPG era. It unfolds a story of adventure through the Cloud Sea world and saving the world.
Why similar: JRPG 35.7%, Turn-Based Combat 20.5%, RPG 18.5%, Retro 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #49 5th ERA
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MissingSeven
Windows
A techno-fantasy JRPG inspired by 16-bit classics. Explore Helgon, the city on the comet, and build your ideal team from a roster of 9 distinct characters, each with their own classes. Engage in strategic turn-based combat against the deadly Brightlings to uncover the truth behind the white portals.
Why similar: JRPG 32%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, RPG 16.2%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #50 Estelle Igni: To Light Fires in the Night Sky
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Claire Scott
Windows · Mac · Linux
The JRPG of eternal night and endless discovery. Recover and blend lost techniques from 13 unique classes to face the demands of a dangerous world. Pull at narrative threads until you've unraveled the last mysteries of Limina and the rifts slowly eating its stars.
Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13%, Exploration 7.5%
- #51 Chains of the Red Throne
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XP Sponge
Windows
Play as a fallen evil emperor in a turn-based JRPG with strategic combat where your decisions can unleash devastating combos, coordinated actions, enemy disruption — or your doom. Customize your party, uncover hidden areas and embrace demonic transformations to obliterate your enemies.
Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Party-Based RPG 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Exploration 8.4%, RPG 8.4%
- #52 WORLD ENDS WEDNESDAY
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chopbusters
Windows
Join Hazel on a quest to uncover a mysterious treasure before other like-minded adventurers reach it first. The key to your victory lies in the mastery of timing-based RPG combat!
Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, RPG 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #53 Eldorion: Guardians of the Crystals
68% matchNo user reviews2027
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: JRPG 20%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Party-Based RPG 9.4%, RPG 7.6%
- #54 Crescent Arcania
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RiviosGames
Windows
Enter the world of Crescent Arcania, a story-driven RPG that evokes the golden era. Follow Reo Rivios, a Captain in the Guard as he exposes a conspiracy to revive an ancient evil. Traverse the enchanting world of Erazea, and lose yourself in the charming pixel graphics and mesmerizing soundtrack.
Why similar: JRPG 20%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, Turn-Based 13.3%, RPG 10.6%, Party-Based RPG 9.6%
- #55 Road of Heart
66% matchNo user reviews89% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Xsav_GamesPub: Dark Games DGG
Windows
Leave your quiet village, join the Adventurers’ Guild, and return to defend your home in a heartfelt retro fantasy JRPG with turn-based battles, class-based combat, scroll skills, and pixel-art exploration
Why similar: JRPG 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, RPG 15.2%, Class-Based 7.4%, Retro 6.8%
- #56 Splintered
65% matchVery Positive89% of 310 reviews2025
Dev: dotMake Studios
Windows
A unique RPG where the villain randomizes the world with each defeat. Start with a classic RPG experience, then delve into shifting worlds where the overworld, items, and enemies shuffle, creating new challenges. Conquer these worlds to unravel the story and make your way to the final showdown!
Why similar: JRPG 19.8%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Nostalgia 10.4% ★, RPG 9.2%
- #57 Artifice
67% 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: JRPG 30.5%, Turn-Based Combat 22.4%, RPG 20%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #58 Onigo Hunter
67% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Embark on a quest to find the missing King and become the ultimate hunter in this turn-based RPG. Set traps to capture monsters, transform them into equipment and items, and complete challenges!
Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, RPG 13.5%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #59 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III
67% matchVery Positive82% of 642 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 49.2 hrsMean: 58.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III, which takes place in the Erebonian Empire after the end of the civil war, is now available for PC!
Why similar: JRPG 33.6%, Turn-Based Combat 24.1%, RPG 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 6%