- #1 Epic Battle Fantasy 5
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,955 reviews2018
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!
Why similar: JRPG 55.2%, RPG 10.6%, Anime 9.9%, Funny 8.3%, Adventure 6.4%
- #2 Epic Battle Fantasy 4
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,277 reviews2014
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)
Why similar: JRPG 53.2%, RPG 10.3%, Anime 9.1%, Funny 6.8%, Adventure 5.8%
- #3 Epic Battle Fantasy 3
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,336 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!
Why similar: JRPG 60%, RPG 13.1%, Funny 8.6%, Anime 7%, Adventure 5.1%
- #4 The Elephant Collection
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 731 reviews2023
Dev: Wonderful Elephant (jmtb02)Pub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Say helloaphant to jmtb02’s classic series of elephant games–now remastered into one elephant-sized package!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.9%, Platformer 16.7%, Adventure 13.8%, Action 9.1%, Funny 8%
- #5 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,570 reviews2014
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Why similar: Retro 37.6%, Platformer 24.2%, Old School 9%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 5.9%
- #6 Fairune Collection
94% matchVery Positive89% of 117 reviews2018
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Fairune Collection includes four games in one package – Fairune, Fairune 2, Fairune Origin and Fairune Blast!
Why similar: JRPG 38.6%, Retro 24.6%, Anime 10%, Adventure 6.4%, RPG 6.2%
- #7 Swords & Souls Legacy Collection
92% matchVery Positive94% of 305 reviews2025
Dev: SoulGame StudioPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
All 5 classic games from SoulGame Studio in one epic collection. Slash through enemies and apples in Swords & Souls. Grab the wheel and outrun trouble in The Soul Driver. Outsmart and outmaneuver foes in the runners Rogue Soul & Rogue Soul 2 and solve clever puzzles with a flourish in The Gentleman.
Why similar: Cartoony 27.5%, RPG 16%, Action 10.6%, Funny 10.5%, Adventure 9.4%
- #8 Evoland
93% matchVery Positive83% of 5,946 reviews2013
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.
Why similar: Retro 28.9%, RPG 22.9%, JRPG 21.2%, Adventure 8.6%, Indie 5.1%
- #9 Retro Endurance 8bit
91% matchVery Positive100% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: zsKnight
Windows
Created by zsKnight of ZSNES is this really neat retro game collection containing a fun shuffler story mode and a challenging arcade mode. Features 52 different 8bit style games which includes local competitive multiplayer and various different game modes to play and enjoy.
Why similar: Retro 25.9%, 2D Platformer 23%, Old School 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Action 7.4%
- #10 The Henry Stickmin Collection
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 56,383 reviews2020
Dev: PuffballsUnitedPub: Innersloth
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
Why similar: Old School 32.8%, Funny 19.9%, Singleplayer 11.2%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 8.9%
- #11 Johnny Rocketfingers Complete Game Collection!
89% matchVery Positive96% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan KhatamPub: Cracked Animations
Windows
JOHNNY ROCKETFINGERS 1 & 2 - GAME COLLECTION! The internet smash hit Point & Click Adventure game, "Johnny Rocketfingers," is finally available to play from your desktop computer!
Why similar: Cartoony 28.7%, Anime 27.2%, RPG 25.7%, Adventure 14.8%, Funny 2.1%
- #12 AploVVare Collection
89% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: AploveStudio
Windows
You found an old game console along with some games at a garage sale. You remember playing these as a kid, and couldn't resist getting it. Maybe you could give them a whirl, just for old time's sake?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31%, 2D Platformer 25%, Platformer 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #13 8-Bit Adventures 2
88% matchVery Positive95% of 302 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 32.1%, Party-Based RPG 25.6%, Old School 13.6%, Retro 12.3%, RPG 7.2%
- #14 SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION
86% matchVery Positive87% of 197 reviews2026
Dev: RED ART GAMESPub: KONAMI
Windows
Party battle game "SUPER BOMBERMAN" is now available as a collection featuring a total of 7 titles with 12 versions across JP, EUR and USA, including the long-awaited localised versions of the unreleased SUPER BOMBERMAN 4 and 5! Including Boss Rush mode, support functions, libraries and more!
Why similar: Action 47%, Retro 22.7%, Casual 18.7%, 2D 11.7%
- #15 Cthulhu Saves Christmas
87% matchVery Positive91% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Eldritch horror saves Christmas for fun & profit in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.
Why similar: JRPG 62.1%, Retro 9.7%, Old School 9.5%, RPG 7.9%, Funny 2.7%
- #16 Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
The Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a collection of three traditional 2D action platformers, “Azure Striker Gunvolt” (2014), “Azure Striker Gunvolt 2” (2016), and “Azure Striker Gunvolt 3” (2022) together in one release, complete with all DLC.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.6%, Action 18%, Anime 17.6%, Adventure 13%, Action-Adventure 10.6%
- #17 Evoland Legendary Edition
86% matchVery Positive81% of 2,611 reviews2019
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Retro 15.9%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Casual 7.5%
- #18 UFO 50
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,224 reviews2024
Dev: Mossmouth
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
Why similar: Retro 43.1%, RPG 11.7%, Action 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Indie 7%
- #19 Ignis Universia: Eternal Sisters Saga DX
84% matchVery Positive92% of 247 reviews2020
Dev: Random Potion Oy
Windows · Mac
A short game with a long name. Mashes up JRPG battles with Visual Novel storytelling. Not entirely serious.
Why similar: JRPG 41.1%, Old School 20.3%, Anime 11.8%, RPG 8%, Funny 6.6%
- #20 The Bart Bonte collection
83% matchVery Positive97% of 144 reviews2021
Dev: Bart Bonte
Windows
Flash is dead, long live the Bart Bonte collection! A collection of 28 Flash games carefully packaged and remastered for you, all accessible from a selection menu with loads of achievements. All the classics you know from the browser, including the "Sugar, Sugar" and the "Factory Balls" series.
Why similar: Casual 47.3%, Singleplayer 22.6%, 2D 17.5%, Indie 12.6%
- #21 Retro Game Crunch
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 424 reviews2014
Dev: Rusty MoyherPub: Retro Game Crunch
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Retro Game Crunch is a series of 7 games, full of the charm and challenge of the 8-bit generation. Each world feels like an authentic NES classic. A massive genre-spanning collection.
Why similar: Retro 45.2%, Action 15.2%, Platformer 12.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 7.6%
- #22 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
82% matchVery Positive88% of 1,424 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!
Why similar: Retro 67.5%, Action 27.8%, 2D 4.7%
- #23 The Lord of the Parties
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Magic CubePub: HIKE Inc.
Windows
The lord of the parties is a brand new game that combines an RPG with a party shoot 'em up. Explore this unique fantasy world with your own allies!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.1%, JRPG 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Cartoony 7.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.1%
- #24 The Fancy Pants Adventures: Classic Pack
79% matchVery Positive85% of 416 reviews2024
Dev: Borne GamesPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
The classic Flash game series, compiled as the ultimate Fancy Pants fan collection - with updated visuals, loads of bonus features, and brand new Back Pages bonus levels. Follow along in Early Access, as creator Brad Borne brings these games back to their former glory. Run Fast, Run Fancy!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.9%, Cartoony 21.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Action 7.8%
- #25 Sonic Origins
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,806 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.9%, Retro 28.4%, Platformer 13%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 7.5%
- #26 COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND
80% matchMostly Positive80% of 184 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 199.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Experience the origins of the SaGa series with the COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, the first complete port of these hugely popular titles with new enhancements!
Why similar: JRPG 71.2%, RPG 21%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #27 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
77% matchVery Positive88% of 980 reviews2022
Dev: Digital EclipsePub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.
Why similar: Retro 51.7%, Platformer 20.7%, Action 20.2%, Singleplayer 5.3%, 2D 2%
- #28 Garbanzo Quest
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 586 reviews2024
Dev: zagawee
Windows · Mac · Linux
GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.3%, Old School 17.8%, Retro 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Cartoony 11.3%
- #29 Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming
78% matchVery Positive92% of 555 reviews2014
Dev: OpusPub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The world's speediest homage/roast to JRPGs! Can you save the world in 30 seconds? Get a quest, find those in need, fight through dungeons, earn cash, get cool loot and level up until YOU>EVIL. Don't have enough time? Pay the Goddess to reset the clock and try again! Over 100 mini-JRPGs for you to test your might with!
Why similar: JRPG 50.8%, RPG 21.9%, Retro 12.9%, Action 8%, Indie 4.1%
- #30 Effie
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 461 reviews2020
Dev: Inverge Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!
Why similar: Cartoony 28.9%, Collectathon 27.4%, Platformer 17.3%, Funny 8.8%, Adventure 8.6%
- #31 Capcom Fighting Collection
75% matchVery Positive91% of 996 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
Why similar: Action 46.9%, Retro 30.8%, 2D 11.8%, Singleplayer 10.4%
- #32 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
73% matchVery Positive97% of 338 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
The Mega Man Star Force series, which expanded into an anime, is back in the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection! This collection includes seven games and additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! Online play is also supported!
Why similar: JRPG 37.7%, RPG 26.5%, Action 17%, Collectathon 15.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #33 Chaos Faction Legacy Collection
74% matchVery Positive94% of 205 reviews2025
Dev: George "EON" EadePub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Chaos Faction and Chaos Faction 2, both in their original format, return in the Chaos Faction Legacy Collection. Experience the frantic action that helped define the earliest generation of brawlers. Master arenas, outmaneuver foes, unlock new characters, and relive the legacy of Chaos Faction.
Why similar: Retro 33.6%, Cartoony 25.6%, 2D Platformer 23.8%, Action 10.7%, Singleplayer 6.4%
- #34 The Disney Afternoon Collection
76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,025 reviews2017
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.
Why similar: Retro 54.1%, Platformer 23.4%, Action 13.7%, 2D 6.2%, Adventure 2.6%
- #35 Aesthetic Melody
77% matchVery Positive90% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: Adam DeLease
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sit back and enjoy 30 minutes of original electronic and vaporwave music in this challenging platformer, push forward to unlock Time Trial mode and a second playable character who completely changes the gameplay.
Why similar: Collectathon 24.1%, Retro 19.5%, Platformer 16.5%, Funny 9%, Action 9%
- #36 Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,460 reviews2023
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series is back! Vol. 1 contains Mega Man Battle Network 1-3, including both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3 for a total of four titles, plus additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! In addition, online play is supported!
Why similar: RPG 26.4%, Retro 24.4%, JRPG 22.8%, Action 15.7%, Singleplayer 8%
- #37 Forever Home
76% matchVery Positive92% of 183 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Blade Games
Windows
Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack.
Why similar: JRPG 41.9%, RPG 27.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 8.8%, Funny 6.7%
- #38 Gruniożerca Trilogy
72% matchVery Positive96% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Take IT Studio!
Windows
Gruniożerca Trilogy is a collection of three unique puzzle games starring Grunio – a food-loving pig with a big heart (and an even bigger appetite)! Retro visuals, quirky mechanics, and absurd humor now on modern platforms!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 26%, Cartoony 15.8%, Platformer 14.2%, Old School 13.9%, Action 9.7%
- #39 Commando Collection
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,531 reviews2024
Dev: Macrojoy
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.2%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Cartoony 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Retro 10%
- #40 LUNAR Remastered Collection
70% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2025
Dev: ASHIBI Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Dive into the enchanting worlds of LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete and LUNAR 2: Eternal Blue Complete! Tag along on Alex and Hiro's quests and challenge enemies like the Magic Emperor and God of Destruction to save the world from dire peril in two adventures set 1000 years apart from each other!
Why similar: JRPG 53.3%, Anime 18.5%, RPG 12.4%, Adventure 7.6%, Retro 4.7%
- #41 Laser Disco Defenders
74% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Cartoony 18.7%, Old School 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Action 9.7%
- #42 Weirdlands
70% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Martin Mejak
Windows
A charmingly quirky RPG where you catch and fuse spirits you fight, and layer by layer reveal deep, intricate lore. This single-player, turn-based RPG has a deceptively simple exterior, but within lie complexity and depth. It's light and it's dark, it's witty and it's silly, and it's one of a kind.
Why similar: JRPG 35.9%, Party-Based RPG 30%, Anime 10.9%, RPG 8.2%, Adventure 4.5%
- #43 Swords and Sandals Classic Collection
71% matchVery Positive93% of 2,880 reviews2019
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"Gladiator, gladiator, gladiator, Swords and Sandals, Gladiatorrrrr!"You grew up playing the legendary Swords and Sandals turn based combat game series. These games have been played over half a billion times. Swords and Sandals is nostalgia, Swords and Sandals is life.
Why similar: RPG 27.9%, Action 18.2%, Funny 13%, Adventure 12.2%, Casual 10.9%
- #44 Breakers Collection
70% matchVery Positive92% of 116 reviews2023
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Breakers Collection features both of the original games (Breakers and Breakers Revenge) and a brand new content for the cult-classic among the fans of Fighting Games, that was released in 1996 for the Neogeo and Arcades.
Why similar: Old School 27.3%, Retro 27%, Anime 18.7%, Action 9.6%, Casual 4.6%
- #45 Jesus Christ RPG Trilogy
72% matchVery Positive86% of 1,599 reviews2016
Dev: Wholetone Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A Role-Playing Game where you can play as Jesus Christ and the Apostles in turn-based battles
Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, Party-Based RPG 29.8%, Cartoony 13.6%, RPG 9.4%, Funny 5.7%
- #46 Saturday Morning RPG
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 548 reviews2014
Dev: Mighty Rabbit StudiosPub: Critical Depth
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Saturday Morning RPG is an episodic JRPG set in world heavily inspired by 1980s Saturday morning cartoons and pop culture.
Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, RPG 34.2%, Retro 14.1%, Indie 7.3%, Funny 4.7%
- #47 Cassette Beasts
67% matchVery Positive94% of 10,531 reviews2023
Dev: Bytten StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!
Why similar: JRPG 28%, Party-Based RPG 24.4%, Retro 15.8%, Collectathon 10.6%, Anime 10.3%
- #48 Incremental Epic Hero 2
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,622 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 190.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Why similar: JRPG 44.6%, Anime 15.4%, Cartoony 15.1%, RPG 11.6%, Adventure 5.3%
- #49 The Basement Collection
71% matchVery Positive87% of 1,586 reviews2012
Dev: Edmund McMillen
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
A collection of 9 award winning indie games from the creator of "Binding of isaac" and "Super Meat Boy"!
Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, Indie 23.4%, Adventure 19%, Singleplayer 11.7%, 2D 7.6%
- #50 Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked
69% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Limited Run Games, Inc.Pub: KONAMI
Windows
Rocket Knight Adventures:Re-Sparked has 3 games. This collection immerses players in these thrilling classic titles on Steam.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 43.5%, Platformer 23.2%, Action 21.2%, Singleplayer 6.1%, 2D 5.9%
- #51 Sonic Generations Collection
69% matchVery Positive94% of 25,445 reviews2011
Dev: Devil's DetailsPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
Why similar: Platformer 35.6%, Retro 24.3%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Singleplayer 7.6%
- #52 Portal Fantasy
68% matchMixed67% of 254 reviews2025
Dev: Portal Fantasy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Journey through an epic storyline, collecting creatures to aid you in turn-based battles, avoiding traps and solving puzzles, completing thrilling quests, and uncovering the darker history of Pyli Kingdom in this RPG with a unique modern take on a classic beloved genre.
Why similar: JRPG 37.6%, Retro 21.5%, Platformer 12.3%, RPG 11.3%, Adventure 6.1%
- #53 Evoland 2
69% matchVery Positive87% of 3,879 reviews2015
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.
Why similar: Retro 25%, RPG 21.3%, JRPG 18.6%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 7.4%
- #54 Castlevania Dominus Collection
65% matchVery Positive95% of 2,570 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.2%, Retro 21.9%, RPG 12.7%, Action 10.4%, Platformer 9.5%
- #55 Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,343 reviews2016
Dev: Dumativa
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A classic platform with a twist: A dynamic soundtrack and funny lyrics that sings the player's actions and responds to what is happening during the adventure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 35%, Platformer 15.1%, RPG 11.7%, Funny 9%, Adventure 8.3%
- #56 Disc Creatures
68% matchVery Positive84% of 233 reviews2019
Dev: PICORINNE SOFTPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Humans live alongside creatures, each with different personalities, abilities, and moral codes. The invention of the DiscKid has changed life for everyone. Humans can copy creatures and use their power to help others and solve mysteries around the world.
Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Party-Based RPG 24.3%, Retro 11.6%, Collectathon 11.5%, Anime 7.9%
- #57 pureya
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,420 reviews2021
Dev: Majorariatto
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A different game every 10 seconds!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 29%, Platformer 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Action 10.1%, Funny 10.1%
- #58 Squidlit
67% matchVery Positive91% of 440 reviews2018
Dev: Squidlit Ink.
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%
Every day is a wonderful day for invertebrates! Come join the Squidlits of Blipston for a squishy adventure of spoopy castles, muffins, and wiggles! Made with classic handheld technology in mind, Squidlit strives to be the closest modern recreation of GameBoy game-design methods on the market.
Why similar: Retro 33.5%, Action 14.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Adventure 11.9%, Indie 7.7%