- #1 CHRONO TRIGGER®
97% matchVery Positive88% of 12,795 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Why similar: RPG 23%, Time Travel 21.1% ★, JRPG 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Retro 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: As the definitive time-travel RPG, it serves as the primary inspiration for the narrative structure and classic feel of Evoland 2.
- #2 CrossCode
96% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: RPG 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Retro 8.6%, Action RPG 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG offers a deep, satisfying combat system and a rich world that feels like a modern evolution of the genre.
- #3 The Messenger
96% matchVery Positive93% of 12,834 reviews2018
Dev: SabotagePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
Why similar: Retro 22.4%, Time Travel 16.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Platformer 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Like Evoland 2, this game masterfully shifts between 8-bit and 16-bit eras while subverting genre expectations with meta-humor.
- #4 Undertale
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 318,586 reviews2015
Dev: tobyfox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Why similar: RPG 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Story Rich 13.7%, Retro 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar meta-narrative approach, constantly challenging the player's expectations of how an RPG should function.
- #5 Sea of Stars
94% matchVery Positive89% of 14,305 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Why similar: RPG 22.8%, JRPG 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, Retro 10%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece that captures the spirit of classic 90s JRPGs with beautiful pixel art and refined turn-based combat.
- #6 Chained Echoes
94% matchVery Positive89% of 7,741 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Why similar: RPG 41.6%, JRPG 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Retro 8.6%, Indie 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly blends traditional JRPG mechanics with modern quality-of-life improvements and a sprawling, epic story.
- #7 Everhood
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,889 reviews2021
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.1%, RPG 23.1%, Story Rich 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Adventure 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and meta-heavy experience that breaks the fourth wall and experiments with rhythm-based combat mechanics.
- #8 Timespinner
92% matchVery Positive86% of 3,099 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Why similar: Time Travel 28.6% ★, RPG 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Story Rich 8.7%, Fantasy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling time-manipulation mechanic that allows players to freeze and rewind time to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
- #9 Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,480 reviews2012
Dev: OpusPub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
The world is at an end, and you have 30 seconds to save it!
Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Parody 17.6% ★, Retro 10.4%, JRPG 10.4%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A parody-heavy RPG that constantly pokes fun at genre conventions through its unique, fast-paced time-limited gameplay.
- #10 Underhero
91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,150 reviews2018
Dev: Paper Castle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Underhero is an RPG-platformer where the chosen hero has failed, and an underling of the evil king takes his place as the new hero. Use timing-based combat to defeat enemies as you venture across the land, face off against quirky bosses, and save the kingdom from your own evil boss, Mr Stitches!
Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, JRPG 10%, Platformer 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This meta-RPG flips the hero's journey on its head, offering a humorous and creative take on traditional fantasy tropes.
- #11 ANOTHER EDEN
90% matchMixed68% of 2,011 reviews2021
Dev: WFS, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 185.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
[Single player JRPG] Take your cat on a time-traveling adventure!
Why similar: Time Travel 30.9% ★, RPG 19.9%, JRPG 13.9%, Retro 12.6%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A grand JRPG adventure that centers heavily on time-travel mechanics across different historical eras.
- #12 Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,853 reviews2019
Dev: Moonsprout GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Why similar: RPG 35.8%, JRPG 22.3%, Story Rich 15.1%, Fantasy 10.6%, Funny 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the charm and clever turn-based mechanics of classic Paper Mario-style RPGs with a unique, witty narrative.
- #13 Owlboy
89% matchVery Positive84% of 6,043 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: Retro 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that showcases incredible pixel art and a sense of wonder, capturing the classic adventure feel of the 90s.
- #14 8-Bit Adventures 2
87% 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: RPG 22.8%, JRPG 16.2%, Retro 14.3%, Story Rich 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt tribute to the golden age of JRPGs that focuses on character-driven storytelling and classic turn-based combat.
- #15 Hyper Light Drifter
88% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 22%, RPG 14.9%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more atmospheric, it shares the pixel-perfect aesthetic and challenging, fast-paced action found in Evoland 2's combat segments.
- #16 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
86% matchVery Positive87% of 7,312 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: RPG 54%, JRPG 17.1%, Fantasy 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines classic turn-based RPG combat with dungeon-crawling elements and a distinct, vibrant art style.
- #17 Eastward
85% matchVery Positive84% of 16,351 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: RPG 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, JRPG 13.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, Adventure 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful adventure-RPG that emphasizes exploration and character interaction within a charming, retro-inspired world.
- #18 Artifact Adventure Gaiden
86% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: bluffmanPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Experience the Game Boy-like design and 2D open world of this retro JRPG. The choices you make are all up to you, and they may end up providing invaluable help in the future, when disaster strikes... Embark on an adventure in which you sew the threads of your own future.
Why similar: RPG 37.8%, Retro 11.3%, Action 10.5%, Indie 8.8%, JRPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-style RPG that emphasizes player choice and non-linear exploration, echoing the freedom of early adventure games.
- #19 Epic Battle Fantasy 4
84% 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: RPG 23.5%, JRPG 19.3%, Parody 13.3% ★, Adventure 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted and funny turn-based RPG that focuses on deep customization and satisfying combat encounters.
- #20 Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
84% matchVery Positive82% of 3,243 reviews2013
Dev: Behold StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.
Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Retro 9.8%, Parody 9.4% ★, Fantasy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-RPG that simulates the experience of playing a tabletop game, complete with humor and self-referential writing.
- #21 Cosmic Star Heroine
83% matchVery Positive89% of 1,021 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
Why similar: RPG 25.8%, JRPG 25.5%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired RPG that streamlines traditional mechanics into a highly polished and engaging experience.
- #22 OneShot
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 61,459 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Story Rich 18%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, RPG 12.5%, Adventure 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative experience that treats the player as an active participant, breaking the fourth wall in ways similar to Evoland 2.
- #23 Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,131 reviews2015
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience. In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets.
Why similar: RPG 32.4%, Adventure 15.6%, JRPG 10.6%, Fantasy 8.3%, Action 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that draws heavy inspiration from the Zelda series, focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #24 Iconoclasts
81% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Indie 10%
Why You'll Like It: A story-driven action-platformer that blends multiple gameplay styles with a deep, emotional narrative.
- #25 Souldiers
80% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 46.8%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Singleplayer 9.4%, 2D 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-adventure game with beautiful pixel art that emphasizes exploration and character class customization.
- #26 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
79% matchVery Positive94% of 572 reviews2018
Dev: Kasey Ozymy
Windows · Mac
One day, Jimmy looked inside.
Why similar: RPG 39.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Indie 8.2%, JRPG 8%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal meta-RPG that explores psychological themes while utilizing classic turn-based combat mechanics.
- #27 Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
82% matchMixed58% of 502 reviews2017
Dev: EnigamiPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shiness is an Action-RPG developed by indie development studio Enigami, which will let you travel in a captivating universe doomed to destruction ever since the fragmentation of the planet Mahera...
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Adventure 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Action 9.6%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features a unique world and a hybrid combat system that feels distinct and experimental.
- #28 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
78% matchVery Positive94% of 2,258 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Why similar: RPG 21.6%, JRPG 14.4%, Retro 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Story Rich 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG that focuses on exploration and character growth, feeling like a lost gem from the 16-bit era.
- #29 LISA: The Painful
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,938 reviews2014
Dev: Dingaling ProductionsPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The miserable journey of a broken man...
Why similar: RPG 27.4%, JRPG 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, subversive RPG that constantly challenges the player's moral choices and expectations of the genre.
- #30 Aggelos
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 656 reviews2018
Dev: Storybird GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!
Why similar: RPG 37.2%, Adventure 17.2%, Retro 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Indie 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action-adventure game that blends platforming and RPG elements in a cohesive, nostalgic package.
- #31 Evoland Legendary Edition
77% 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 49.3%, Adventure 16.5%, Retro 9.1%, Action 8.9%, Indie 8.1%
- #32 Evoland
77% 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: RPG 34.6%, Retro 16.1%, Parody 11.3% ★, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 5.5%
- #33 Everhood 2
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,289 reviews2025
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵
Why similar: RPG 25.1%, JRPG 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 9.6%
- #34 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Story Rich 16.2%, JRPG 13.5%, Fantasy 10.1%
- #35 Hylics 2
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,405 reviews2020
Dev: Mason Lindroth
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.
Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Retro 8.6%, JRPG 8%
- #36 Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming
76% 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: RPG 41.1%, JRPG 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #37 EPΘCH
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: Team Ryzal
Windows
With an inspired blend of Zelda + Souls + Metroidvania style gameplay, EPΘCH delivers a nostalgic single or online co-op action RPG experience.
Why similar: RPG 35.1%, Adventure 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 10.1%
- #38 VVVVV
75% matchMixed58% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platformer action with puzzle elements, made in retro style.
Why similar: RPG 37.2%, Adventure 17.3%, Action 10.9%, Indie 9.3%, Retro 7.2%
- #39 Knights of Pen and Paper 2
74% matchVery Positive87% of 2,824 reviews2015
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!
Why similar: RPG 55.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Adventure 13%, Indie 5.6%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #40 EARTHLOCK
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 590 reviews2018
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Earthlock is an indie developed, adventure RPG inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, with a fresh take on turn based combat and character progression.
Why similar: RPG 39.4%, Adventure 15.5%, JRPG 9.6%, Retro 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%
- #41 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: RPG 27.3%, JRPG 19%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 7.3%
- #42 Adventures of Pip
74% matchVery Positive87% of 275 reviews2015
Dev: Tic Toc Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Play as the ultimate digital underdog in the Adventures of Pip,an action-platformer with a fresh gameplay twist inside a retro 32-bit world. Alas, Pip is an unlikely 1-pixel hero yet has the unique ability to absorb the pixels of his defeated enemies to evolve into three different forms.
Why similar: Retro 27.4%, Adventure 17%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 11.6%
- #43 Minit
72% matchVery Positive89% of 2,804 reviews2018
Dev: JWPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Adventure 16.5%, Retro 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, RPG 10.6%
- #44 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
71% matchMixed61% of 2,383 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.
Why similar: RPG 26%, Time Travel 18.9% ★, JRPG 18.5%, Story Rich 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
- #45 FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
73% matchMixed58% of 6,164 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It is no longer about facing destiny. Create a new future and change the world! Now enhanced for Windows PC.
Why similar: RPG 21.7%, Time Travel 21.6% ★, JRPG 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #46 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
66% matchVery Positive94% of 15,937 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Why similar: RPG 38.2%, JRPG 22%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Story Rich 10.8%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #47 Dust: An Elysian Tail
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,936 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: RPG 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 9.2%
- #48 Ys Origin
71% matchVery Positive93% of 3,562 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
Why similar: RPG 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 21.3%, JRPG 19.3%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 7.5%
- #49 Fortune Summoners
72% matchVery Positive85% of 878 reviews2012
Dev: LizsoftPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.
Why similar: RPG 40.9%, JRPG 19.6%, Action 8.6%, Indie 7.6%, Platformer 6.8%
- #50 8-Bit Adventures 1: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition
71% matchVery Positive86% of 214 reviews2015
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition is a retro-styled JRPG with polish and personality, that focuses less on references and more on telling a story...
Why similar: RPG 36.2%, Adventure 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, JRPG 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%
- #51 Stuck In Time
68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,023 reviews2021
Dev: Housemade Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 53.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure.
Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Adventure 15.7%, Retro 15.2%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #52 Geo Mythica
66% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Guin Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth. Battle in unique party-based combat mixing real-time action and strategic commands. Join Gio and a team of lively characters as they unearth bizarre global events, forgotten legends, and battle mythical foes to unveil the secrets of Geo Mythica.
Why similar: RPG 19.1%, Retro 15.4%, JRPG 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #53 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
69% matchVery Positive95% of 6,752 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Why similar: RPG 32.9%, Adventure 18.3%, Story Rich 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Indie 7.9%
- #54 I am Setsuna
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,689 reviews2016
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.
Why similar: RPG 38.9%, JRPG 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Story Rich 9%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #55 Psychonauts 2
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,956 reviews2021
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Why similar: Story Rich 24.7%, Adventure 19%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Platformer 12.8%, Action 9.3%
- #56 DELTARUNE
60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 97,519 reviews2025
Dev: tobyfox
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!
Why similar: RPG 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Story Rich 12.5%, Retro 7.4%
- #57 The Rewinder 2
65% matchMixed64% of 422 reviews2025
Dev: MistyMountainStudioPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
The Rewinder 2 is an action adventure game inspired by eastern mythology. Explore cursed villages, dungeons. Unlock new skills and meet all sorts of ghosts and monsters.
Why similar: Adventure 25.7%, RPG 19.3%, Story Rich 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Action 5.7%
- #58 The Greater Good
68% matchVery Positive91% of 107 reviews2018
Dev: Sam Enright
Windows
The Greater Good is a stylized homage to classic turn-based RPGs. Comes complete with an epic story, optional superbosses, world map, NEW GAME+, and more. Unique graphics and a kickin' soundtrack make it look and sound like no other game.
Why similar: RPG 52.5%, Adventure 22%, Indie 12.9%, Action 12.6%
- #59 GRANDIA HD Remaster
66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,678 reviews2019
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., LtdPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Adventure 22.8%, JRPG 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #60 Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 265 reviews2023
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.Pub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.
Why similar: RPG 38.6%, JRPG 21.5%, Adventure 17.4%, Action 10.4%, Fantasy 10.2%