- #1 Evoland 2
97% matchVery Positive87% of 3,889 reviews2015
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.6 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: RPG 49.3%, Adventure 16.6%, Retro 9.1%, Action 9%, Indie 8%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel expands on the original's concept with a more ambitious story and even more genre-shifting gameplay mechanics.
- #2 CrossCode
96% matchVery Positive93% of 17,943 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 44.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Adventure 10.3%, Indie 9.5%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant action-RPG that combines retro-inspired pixel art with deep, modern combat and puzzle mechanics.
- #3 Chained Echoes
95% matchVery Positive89% of 7,860 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 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 69.6%, Indie 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Retro 6.2%, Adventure 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stunning love letter to 16-bit JRPGs that modernizes classic turn-based combat with fluid, satisfying systems.
- #4 The Messenger
96% matchVery Positive93% of 12,928 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 27.4%, Action 19%, Indie 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully mirrors the Evoland experience by transitioning from an 8-bit action platformer to a 16-bit Metroidvania as the story progresses.
- #5 Eastward
94% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 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 38.5%, Adventure 17.3%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Indie 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features gorgeous, detailed pixel art and a heartwarming adventure that feels like a classic console RPG brought to life.
- #6 CHRONO TRIGGER®
94% matchVery Positive88% of 13,060 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 31.7 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 68.5%, Retro 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic that inspired many of the tropes and mechanics found in the Evoland series.
- #7 Sea of Stars
90% matchVery Positive89% of 14,463 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 20.2 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 47.9%, Adventure 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 9%, Indie 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern turn-based RPG that perfectly captures the magic and wonder of 90s classics with a contemporary polish.
- #8 Adventures of Pip
93% matchVery Positive87% of 275 reviews2015
Dev: Tic Toc Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Adventure 26.9%, Action 26.3%, Retro 19.4%, Indie 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The protagonist literally evolves from a single pixel into a fully detailed hero, mirroring the visual progression found in Evoland.
- #9 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
91% matchVery Positive89% of 2,594 reviews2019
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Why similar: Adventure 36.5%, Action 29.7%, Indie 21.3%, Action-Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-adventure that captures the spirit of classic platformers with beautiful, modern hand-drawn visuals.
- #10 Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
92% matchVery Positive82% of 3,247 reviews2013
Dev: Behold StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 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 64.2%, Indie 10.4%, Retro 6%, Adventure 5.5%, Casual 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-RPG that playfully explores the experience of playing a tabletop game, much like Evoland explores the history of video games.
- #11 Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,150 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 45.3%, Adventure 20.9%, Action 15.2%, Indie 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that pays clear homage to the classic top-down Zelda formula.
- #12 Souldiers
89% matchMixed69% of 3,012 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: Action 32.3%, Adventure 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Singleplayer 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging Metroidvania that combines tight action with a beautiful, retro-inspired pixel art style.
- #13 Epic Battle Fantasy 4
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,293 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 46.4%, Adventure 19.4%, Indie 13.2%, Action 8.8%, Casual 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous and lighthearted JRPG that celebrates the genre while offering deep, strategic turn-based combat.
- #14 Artifact Adventure Gaiden
88% matchVery Positive85% of 54 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 49.7%, Action 18.7%, Indie 13.6%, Retro 6.4%, Adventure 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled RPG that emphasizes player choice and exploration in a charming 8-bit world.
- #15 Undertale
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 323,648 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 56.9%, Indie 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Retro 8.9%, Singleplayer 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A subversion of traditional RPG tropes that uses meta-narrative elements to surprise and challenge the player.
- #16 Aggelos
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 665 reviews2018
Dev: Storybird GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.1 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 44.6%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 13.1%, Action 11.2%, Retro 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action-adventure that blends exploration and combat in a way that feels like a lost 90s gem.
- #17 DELTARUNE
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 100,260 reviews2025
Dev: tobyfox
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 21.6 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 66.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Retro 9.6%, Singleplayer 6.5%, 2D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative RPG that subverts player expectations and plays with the conventions of the genre.
- #18 GRANDIA HD Remaster
85% matchVery Positive90% of 1,719 reviews2019
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., LtdPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
Why similar: RPG 70.2%, Adventure 28.8%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG adventure that defined the genre with its sense of wonder and exploration.
- #19 Alwa's Legacy
84% matchVery Positive87% of 625 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Retro 21.4%, Adventure 21%, Indie 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused platformer that captures the essence of 8-bit adventure games with modern quality-of-life improvements.
- #20 Everhood
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,956 reviews2021
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: RPG 43.7%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 11.3%, Indie 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An experimental game that breaks genre conventions, offering a unique musical and narrative experience.
- #21 8-Bit Adventures 1: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition
86% matchVery Positive86% of 215 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 55.1%, Adventure 21.5%, Indie 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct and loving homage to the 8-bit RPG era, focusing on story and classic turn-based mechanics.
- #22 Iconoclasts
83% matchVery Positive86% of 4,950 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: Adventure 28.2%, Action 25%, Indie 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action-Adventure 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with high-quality pixel art and a narrative that feels both modern and nostalgic.
- #23 Elliot Quest
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 190 reviews2014
Dev: Ansimuz GamesPub: PlayEveryWare
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Adventure 19.8%, Action 17.2%, Indie 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that draws heavy inspiration from early NES classics like Zelda II.
- #24 Wayward Souls
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 233 reviews2019
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.
Why similar: RPG 59.8%, Action 20.2%, Indie 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with roguelite elements that captures the fast-paced, dungeon-crawling feel of classic adventure games.
- #25 Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,912 reviews2019
Dev: Moonsprout GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.1 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 80.5%, Indie 14.1%, Singleplayer 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG that pays tribute to the classic paper-style adventures of the early 2000s.
- #26 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
80% matchVery Positive86% of 16,560 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Why similar: RPG 73.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Singleplayer 4%, Casual 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a stunning HD-2D aesthetic to bridge the gap between classic sprite-based RPGs and modern visual fidelity.
- #27 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
71% matchVery Positive96% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: RPG 35.9%, Adventure 29.5%, Action 9.5%, Indie 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #28 The Legend of Dark Witch
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 262 reviews2015
Dev: INSIDE SYSTEM
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.
Why similar: Action 33.3%, Adventure 25.6%, Indie 19.9%, Casual 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer that feels like a classic arcade-style adventure.
- #29 Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
81% matchMixed58% of 505 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 55%, Adventure 20.3%, Action 16.4%, Indie 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features a unique world and anime-inspired style, reminiscent of classic adventure games.
- #30 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
78% matchVery Positive94% of 2,273 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 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 37%, Adventure 12.3%, Action 12.2%, Retro 10.4%, Casual 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG that focuses on exploration and character-driven storytelling in a beautiful 16-bit world.
- #31 Cosmic Star Heroine
78% matchVery Positive89% of 1,029 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 55.4%, Indie 11.4%, Retro 11.4%, Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylistic JRPG that honors the 16-bit era while introducing modern combat mechanics.
- #32 8-Bit Adventures 2
73% matchVery Positive95% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 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: RPG 48.8%, Adventure 15.8%, Retro 13%, Indie 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #33 Battleheart Legacy
76% matchVery Positive95% of 85 reviews2019
Dev: Mika Mobile, Inc.
Windows · Mac
The classic mobile RPG, now available on Steam! In Battleheart Legacy, you will explore a rich and detailed fantasy world, customize your unique hero with dozens of powerful skills and items, do battle with hordes of enemies, encounter quirky characters and discover the stories of a troubled realm.
Why similar: RPG 51.7%, Adventure 19%, Action 16.5%, Indie 12.7%
- #34 The Greater Good
77% matchVery Positive91% of 108 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 49.7%, Adventure 19.8%, Action 16.2%, Indie 14.4%
- #35 Evoland
77% matchVery Positive83% of 5,951 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 54.1%, Adventure 15.2%, Retro 10.8%, Indie 10.1%, Action 2.8%
- #36 EARTHLOCK
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 595 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 58.5%, Adventure 21.8%, Indie 12.3%, Retro 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #37 Thy Sword
74% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2017
Dev: GamePhase
Windows
Thy Sword is a hack n' slash platformer with procedural levels and roguelike elements. A world of Sword & Sorcery awaits!
Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Adventure 19.6%, Action 18.1%, Indie 13.1%
- #38 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 44.3%, Adventure 19.9%, Action 17.3%, Indie 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #39 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
67% matchVery Positive80% of 2,143 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Why similar: RPG 52.1%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #40 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
63% matchVery Positive85% of 1,846 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagination of the first two legendary adventures in The Erdrick Trilogy, brought together in one package.
Why similar: RPG 82.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #41 Flynn: Son of Crimson
70% matchVery Positive85% of 757 reviews2021
Dev: Studio ThunderhorsePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!
Why similar: Adventure 24.8%, Action 20.6%, Indie 15.8%, Casual 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #42 Weirdlands
63% matchVery Positive98% of 57 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 47.1%, Adventure 19.1%, Indie 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #43 Retro Game Crunch
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 425 reviews2014
Dev: Rusty MoyherPub: Retro Game Crunch
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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: Adventure 24.1%, Action 23%, Retro 20.5%, Indie 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #44 Dust: An Elysian Tail
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,985 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.5 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 43.5%, Action 20.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Indie 13.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #45 Swords & Souls: Neverseen
69% matchVery Positive93% of 6,286 reviews2019
Dev: SoulGame StudioPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Swords & Souls: Neverseen is a unique RPG where leveling up takes skill! Create, train and upgrade your character as you please, discover The Neverseen and its eccentric locals, and battle across the lands to foil an evil witch's plans!
Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Indie 16.2%, Action 10.8%, Casual 10.1%, Singleplayer 4.9%
- #46 BiT Evolution
74% matchMixed55% of 192 reviews2015
Dev: Major Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Evolve through the history of video games in this fun-filled blast from the past.
Why similar: Adventure 37%, Action 30.9%, Indie 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #47 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
70% matchVery Positive87% of 7,332 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.6 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 86.2%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 4.8%, Adventure 1.9%
- #48 Phoenotopia: Awakening
67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,820 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.
Why similar: Adventure 30.5%, Action 24.7%, RPG 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #49 The Indie Mixtape
73% matchMixed67% of 110 reviews2015
Dev: Daniel LinssenPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
From laser-jousting deathmatches to bird-noir crime thrillers, The Indie Mixtape contains five of the most interesting and exciting games from the best indie talent out there.
Why similar: RPG 48.5%, Adventure 19.9%, Action 16.6%, Indie 15%
- #50 Epic Battle Fantasy Collection
65% matchVery Positive96% of 370 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A collection of short and silly games from the early days of the internet. There's turn-based RPGs, shoot-em-ups, platformers, and more - updated with new quality-of-life features. Plus there's a whopping 150 achievements to collect, and a free soundtrack DLC!
Why similar: RPG 32%, Retro 15.8%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Casual 7.5%
- #51 Geo Mythica
61% 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 37.6%, Adventure 14.3%, Retro 12.9%, Action 12.8%, Indie 9.7%
- #52 Rift Keeper
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 52.6%, Action 21.9%, Indie 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%, 2D 2.7%
- #53 Tiny Barbarian DX
72% matchVery Positive81% of 256 reviews2013
Dev: StarQuail GamesPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Steel yourself for a relentless display of might and muscle…brawn and bravery…magic and mayhem! Inspired by heroic fantasy fiction, Tiny Barbarian DX combines engaging 2D platform action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with retro-style pixel art and a loincloth-stirring chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Adventure 42.4%, Action 40.6%, Retro 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #54 The Book of Legends
72% matchMixed67% of 290 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge RPG in the 16-bit style (Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire etc.), featuring an epic, exciting adventure in a fantasy world and packed full of characters (more than 30!), quests and secrets.
Why similar: RPG 68.8%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 11.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Pixel Graphics 1.6%
- #55 Swords & Bones
66% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: SEEP
Windows
Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!
Why similar: RPG 34.8%, Adventure 21.1%, Action 18.9%, Indie 9.5%, Retro 8.3%
- #56 Hyper Light Drifter
68% matchVery Positive93% of 18,682 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: RPG 27.5%, Adventure 22.2%, Action 15.9%, Indie 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%
- #57 COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 186 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 201.9 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: RPG 78.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 4.2%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 3%
- #58 VVVVV
68% matchMixed59% of 54 reviews2019
Dev: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platformer action with puzzle elements, made in retro style.
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Adventure 19.2%, Action 17.3%, Indie 13%, Retro 3.6%