- #1 Viridian Sage
97% 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 22%, Party-Based RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #2 FINAL FANTASY IV
96% matchVery Positive92% of 3,074 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 69.2 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: Party-Based RPG 24.8%, JRPG 23.4%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Exploration 6.5%
- #3 Primal Heir: The Mortal Realm
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Animus
Windows
A story-driven retro JRPG where you build a party, explore a fantasy world, fight in classic turn-based battles, complete side quests, craft equipment, and uncover the legacy of the Primal Heir in a handcrafted pixel-art adventure.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.1%, JRPG 22.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Exploration 5%
- #4 Shadowrite
95% 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: Party-Based RPG 29.6%, JRPG 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Lore-Rich 8.7%, Exploration 5.7%
- #5 A Slime Called Quest
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 29.4%, Lore-Rich 17%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Party-Based RPG 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #6 Dreams Of The Elements
94% 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: Party-Based RPG 28.5%, JRPG 25.3%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, RPG 5%
- #7 The Sacred Six Crystal: A Hero's Journey
93% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: DikiXD
Windows
The Sacred Six Crystal: A Hero's Journey is an epic RPG game that tells the story of the heroes' journey to save the world of Elysia from destruction caused by the return of the dark power of Drakmor, the former Supreme God of Darkness.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.9%, JRPG 23.3%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Exploration 5.6%
- #8 Reviving An Angel
92% 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 25.3%, Party-Based RPG 24.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Exploration 5.4%
- #9 Icon
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ArxTec
Windows
A darkness has crept into the rotting marrow of the once glorious Arx Imperium. As the deep places stir and the dead rise from their graves, this ruined world finds itself in need of a hero, a savior, an icon.
Why similar: JRPG 26.5%, Party-Based RPG 23.5%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, RPG 5.1%
- #10 Wayfar: Crown's Call
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lock On GamesPub: -
Windows
Set out on a cozy RPG adventure through Sclavinia—a land of ancient tales, court intrigue, and mysterious heroes. Travel, battle monsters, grow closer to your companions, and decide who to trust with your heart… and the fate of an entire nation.
Why similar: JRPG 31.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, RPG 7.4%
- #11 FINAL FANTASY II
90% matchVery Positive82% of 3,560 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 62.2 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: Party-Based RPG 28%, JRPG 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Exploration 7.1%, Magic 5.5%
- #12 Symphony of the Stars
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Willard of Oz Studios
Windows
Explore a vast fantasy world in this top-down RPG. Sneak past enemies with overworld skills or engage them in strategic, turn-based combat. Solve puzzles and build the strength of your characters as an epic adventure unfolds!
Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Party-Based RPG 24.8%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Magic 5.7%
- #13 Remnants Of The Witch
89% 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: Party-Based RPG 25.5%, JRPG 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Exploration 5.9%
- #14 Manafinder II
88% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows
Mankind has ended, yet the world moved on. Take the role of Rey in this turn-based RPG and fight ferocious beasts and other existential threats alongside a disparate cast of allies as you seek a new purpose in a world that no longer welcomes you.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.1%, JRPG 28.2%, RPG 8.6%, Exploration 7.1%, Turn-Based Combat 4.8%
- #15 Quartet
86% matchVery Positive96% of 400 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 21.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Exploration 5.8%
- #16 Lore of Luvarith: The Hollow Crown
87% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
A story-rich 2Deco RPG where exiles, scavengers, and traitors are drawn together by fate. Explore crumbling ruins, haunted forests, and cursed castles as you uncover the empire’s forgotten truth. The past isn’t dead; it’s waiting.
Why similar: JRPG 30%, Party-Based RPG 24.1%, Lore-Rich 19%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Exploration 4.7%
- #17 Besotted
86% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Body Code Games
Windows
Dive into the world of Besotted. A classic JRPG 2D-3D art style set in a fantasy world with 3 main protagonist. Each with their own deep back stories that's full of death, revenge, love, and destiny. Join the 3 as they team up together all with the same goal in mind.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 39.5%, JRPG 36.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, RPG 7.1%, Story Rich 0.2%
- #18 God's Disdain
85% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: After Midnight Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a vast, rich world in the fight to end a plague in this non-linear JRPG! Will you save Hajimari, or doom it to wither away?
Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, Party-Based RPG 16.9%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Open World 6.3%
- #19 Last Luminary
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WaywardDev
Windows
Last Luminary is a classic fantasy turn-based RPG where you are the descendant of the Hero of Another World. Follow the Hero's son as he gets transported to a medieval fantasy world filled with monsters, magic and adventure.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 38.9%, JRPG 30.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, RPG 8.2%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #20 Alarial's Blessing
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HexaNeph Games
Windows
Experience the tragic tale of three wandering mercenaries and the lonely goddess who wouldn't let them die. Fight challenging, turn-based battles and explore a continent of forgotten mysteries in this fresh twist on the JRPG genre.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.8%, JRPG 27.4%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, RPG 8.2%, Exploration 6.9%
- #21 All the King's Men
83% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: erin fosterPub: Aliquet Press
Windows
Join Topher in this classic-styled JRPG as he traverses the country to figure out how his family is linked to the disappearance of the King. Fight & explore this open-world adventure, as you team up with others along this path of self-discovery and defining what an individual's life is truly worth.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.5%, Lore-Rich 18%, JRPG 17.8%, Open World 8.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%
- #22 Infinite Alliance
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Critical GamesPub: Electric Airship
Windows
Heroes and villains from 17 Indie JRPGs collide, in this story rich Crossover Event! Chained Echoes, Jack Move, CrossCode, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Beloved Rapture, Quartet, and more unite for a totally FREE adventure!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.5%, JRPG 23.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, Exploration 5.5%
- #23 First Curse
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
A lone warrior awakes from a deep slumber, sensing something is terribly wrong with the world. Set out to seek the reason for this underlying sense of unease that has afflicted the people of the land.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.9%, JRPG 28.3%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, RPG 9.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #24 FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
81% 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 26.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, RPG 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #25 Veil of Time
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Quorum
Windows
Beneath Castra, an age ends and the Dark One stirs. Lead Raine through a hand-painted JRPG with two ways to fight: parry and counter-kill in real time, or command the party in turn-based battle. A card game to master, a living day and night world, every line voiced. The Veil is thinning.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.9%, JRPG 31.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, RPG 6.4%, Fantasy 5.6%
- #26 The Black Knight Chronicles - The Quest Beyond Destiny
80% 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 34.7%, Lore-Rich 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Exploration 8.4%, RPG 7.4%
- #27 Arcanamals
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hungry Potato Games
Windows
Arcanamals is a narrative-driven, turn-based RPG centered on exploration. Journey across two parallel worlds and restore balance to a corrupt world.
Why similar: JRPG 34.9%, Party-Based RPG 31.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, RPG 6.1%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #28 Alder Forge
79% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Zine FALOUTI
Windows
Play as the Five Members of the Fourth Squadron and battle your foes using the game Adaptive Turn-based Combat System. Shape your path in a political fantasy story-driven game, and witness a tired feudal society progressively morph into something new.
Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Exploration 5.5%
- #29 Origin Hunt
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cythera
Windows
A story-rich RPG with challenging turn-based combat and an absurd amount of control over how you build your party. Exploit mechanics, break the rules, and play how YOU want. Experience an emotional story brought to life by memorable characters. Terrible puns included at no extra charge.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.7%, JRPG 18.5%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, RPG 8.3%
- #30 Kingdom's Destiny: Warlords
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 30 minute games
Windows
Defend the realms from tyrannical warlords, then recruit them! Command epic turn-based battles to defend the land from oppression. When pirates invade the small kingdom of Forestgrove they awaken military leaders who rise against cruelty and subjugation.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32%, JRPG 31%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, RPG 4.7%
- #31 Crystal Project 2
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Crystal Project 2 is a non-linear JRPG with a seamless open world and telegraphed tactical combat. Find new classes, learn new abilities, and collect powerful equipment to customize your party and uncover the mysteries of the land. No random encounters and no permanent missables.
Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, Party-Based RPG 22.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, RPG 9.2%, Exploration 6.2%
- #32 Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code
76% matchVery Positive94% of 51 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: JRPG 23.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Magic 6.4%
- #33 Empire Reunited
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Casa Serena
Windows
Crawl through spaces you were not meant to see, make every move count, uncover a secret history, unite with age-old enemies, and change the future in this gameplay-focused JRPG.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.5%, JRPG 25.1%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Exploration 9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
- #34 Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition
74% matchVery Positive88% of 15,588 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.4 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: Party-Based RPG 26.4%, JRPG 26%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Lore-Rich 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #35 Twin Gods
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dragon Labs LLC
Windows
The Twin Gods is a turn-based JRPG where you play as a teenager, who's bad at magic, trying to find his missing father, Battle a confused turtle, fend off the town bully, socket shards into your gear, and combos abilities to smash enemies, which includes an angry god currently destroying the world.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.5%, JRPG 29.5%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, RPG 8.6%, Magic 4.3%
- #36 Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist
77% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: Amaranth Games, LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows
Boyle Wolfbane wanted to rule the world. He failed. Miserably. Forced into retirement early, Boyle now spends his days arguing with haunted trees and scaring off the occasional knight. At least he still has Fang, his loyal storm wolf. Things could be worse. He could have been born a hero.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.7%, JRPG 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Exploration 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #37 FINAL FANTASY
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,793 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 41.2 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 23.9%, Party-Based RPG 23.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Lore-Rich 9.5%, Exploration 5.9%
- #38 Order from Caos 2
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: White Vortex Games
Windows
Order from Caos 2 is an RPG with turn-based battles that tells the story of Thomas, a man who had his family murdered by the cruel Knight Asmodeus. Seek revenge in an epic adventure in Pixel Art. However, there's one detail that can change everything: your family may simply have never existed.
Why similar: JRPG 26.9%, Party-Based RPG 22.3%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #39 Chains of the Red Throne
73% 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 32.5%, Party-Based RPG 28.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #40 Monsters & Men
71% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Wolfs Moon Studios
Windows
A dark-fantasy JRPG where outcasts, monsters, and fallen heroes unite against a corrupt kingdom performing forbidden experiments. Lead a diverse party through an adventure filled with ancient relics, cosmic ruins, and heartbreaking outcomes as you uncover what truly separates monsters from men.
Why similar: JRPG 31.8%, Party-Based RPG 31.7%, RPG 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%, Magic 5.9%
- #41 Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight
75% matchMixed69% of 185 reviews2014
Dev: Amaranth Games, LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.8 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 24.1%, Party-Based RPG 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Lore-Rich 12%, Exploration 6.7%
- #42 Heaven's Glaive
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glaiveworks
Windows · Linux
Lead the members of Squad 56 across the Island of Principium as they uncover the secrets of their forebearers. Explore a vast island filled with fantastical foes, ruins, quests, and experience the story you choose. Each Protagonist brings a different viewpoint and story in this turn based RPG.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.1%, JRPG 30.2%, RPG 8.5%, Exploration 7.3%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%
- #43 Ericanskinsmonsters
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: SMIRKSMILEGRIN GAMES
Windows
Join Erica and her band of misfit companions in a classic turn-based JRPG adventure. Battle monsters, conquer deadly dungeons, solve challenging puzzles, defeat an evil Necromancer, and slay legendary God-Beasts to claim their power. Can you save the world of Strifestav before darkness consumes it?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25%, JRPG 24%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Magic 6.2%, Exploration 5.9%
- #44 Study & Monster
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jay Martel Dev
Windows
Battle, study, and grow stronger! Study & Monster mixes school life sim and monster-catching RPG. Train your team, build relationships, and aim for the top — just make sure Mom doesn’t catch you skipping class!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.1%, JRPG 24.5%, Lore-Rich 16%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #45 Adventure Realm
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Arcainess
Windows
Experience the JRPG Dungeon Crawler! Join Lusio in exploring a new realm! Fight various monsters, earn dungeon coins, and discover the power of the Gemstones!
Why similar: JRPG 33.7%, Party-Based RPG 28.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, RPG 5.9%, Magic 4.4%
- #46 Afterlife Gladiator
70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: BakarLabs
Windows · Linux
Warriors, mysterious creatures and even prehistoric animals have all become trapped in a realm beyond death where once a year they must fight each other in a team tournament for the ultimate prize: Freedom.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29%, JRPG 25.1%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Magic 4.8%
- #47 Vita: Regenesis
71% 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 32.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, RPG 9.6%, Exploration 5.7%
- #48 Replacement Heroes
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: BerkBerk Studios
Windows
The usual renowned heroes have been captured, and it's up to the backup squad to save them! Create your protagonist, recruit a team of replacement heroes, and navigate through maze-like caves in this turn-based JRPG dungeon crawler.
Why similar: JRPG 32%, Party-Based RPG 31.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, RPG 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #49 Zenogaias
70% 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 30.9%, Party-Based RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Lore-Rich 8.8%, RPG 8.5%
- #50 Legends of Astravia
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Studio Alemni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dynamic battles, twisting dungeons, and countless secrets await you in the magical world of Astravia. Journey alongside your companions as you unravel the mystery of your past and uncover the truth behind a mysterious trio’s plot... before the Cataclysm brings forth another age of ruin.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.3%, JRPG 26.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Magic 6.5%
- #51 Abyss Saga
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 麻薯gamePub: WhisperGames
Windows
In the heart of the continent lies the deep pit called Abyss, rumor says there is boundless knowledge and immeasurable wealth. As a traveler who has stumbled into Abyss, you will build a team with diverse companions to navigate the Abyss, explore its deepest layers, and unearth the ultimate truth...
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, Lore-Rich 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, RPG 7.4%
- #52 Vita: The Ember Oracle
68% 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 31.2%, Party-Based RPG 25.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Exploration 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #53 Amphibian
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JARCORP Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A countrywide drought forces Sapo and his frog allies into war against the invading toads. As dehydration and starvation grip the pond, they must hurry to find a solution to the crisis - and liberate their homeland.
Why similar: JRPG 34.8%, Party-Based RPG 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, RPG 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #54 Starlight Legacy
66% matchPositive93% of 42 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 27.9%, Party-Based RPG 24.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Magic 6.3%, RPG 5.6%
- #55 Transcendence Legacy - Voidswept
67% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2022
Dev: XurzerthPub: YSY Softworks
Windows
Uncover the truth behind a world plagued by monstrosities in a fantasy 2D turn-based JRPG with strategic combat, skill customization, and story-rich exploration.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27%, JRPG 25%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Fantasy 5.8%, Magic 5.2%
- #56 SIDEROS
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DRACON
Windows
Iron, the fundamental element of the world, was cursed by the magic lords of earth, water, air and fire to rust. In this high fantasy turn-based RPG you take the role of the iron knight in his quest to stop rust from destroying the world.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.3%, JRPG 31.6%, RPG 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%, Adventure 4.7%
- #57 BlueSkies 3
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starmage
Windows
BlueSkies 3 is a 2D fantasy turn-based JRPG featuring a magical world full of wonders. Journey with the young oracle named Candace Aethelmey and her friends, as they venture forth to join the Arcane Mastery Tournament. Along the way, they find new friends and unravel magical mysteries.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.5%, JRPG 27.6%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, RPG 6%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #58 WORLD ENDS WEDNESDAY
66% 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: Party-Based RPG 33.8%, JRPG 28.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Exploration 7.1%, RPG 6.4%
- #59 Last Genesis
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Reno GT Young
Windows
Last Genesis: a classic-style turn-based RPG that starts with you finding a lost cat and ends with you becoming a [REDACTED].
Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, Party-Based RPG 26%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Exploration 7.1%, Magic 5.6%
- #60 Cubenen Gardens: Befriend
65% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: TheGamedawgPub: Shepherd Armory
Windows
A story-rich indie RPG about Michael's quest to befriend a Bear Repeating.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.3%, JRPG 19.6%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, RPG 5.7%