- #1 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
97% matchVery Positive89% of 8,954 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.
Why similar: JRPG 33.1%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 14.8%, Action 7.2%, Third Person 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the most DNA with Type-0, featuring a similar mission-based structure, fast-paced action combat, and a somber, war-focused narrative.
- #2 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
96% matchVery Positive87% of 51,715 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 20.4 hrsMean: 43.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
Why similar: JRPG 30.9%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 14.1%, Third Person 7.4%, Magic 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-production action-RPG experience with a deep, character-driven story set in a gritty, industrial world.
- #3 NieR:Automata™
96% matchVery Positive87% of 152,978 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, JRPG 15.4%, RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the dark, philosophical tone and fast-paced action combat involving military-themed protagonists.
- #4 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
95% matchVery Positive83% of 4,639 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: JRPG 30.2%, Action RPG 17.8%, RPG 15.1%, Third Person 8.7%, Action 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a visceral, action-heavy take on the Final Fantasy universe with a mission-based structure and a darker, more aggressive tone.
- #5 FINAL FANTASY XVI
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 33,294 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.3 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: JRPG 24.7%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Story Rich 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a mature, war-torn fantasy narrative with spectacle-heavy action combat that pushes the series into a more modern, gritty direction.
- #6 FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
94% matchVery Positive83% of 57,961 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, RPG 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Action RPG 7.4%, Hack and Slash 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features an open-world take on the ensemble cast dynamic with real-time action combat and high-budget production values.
- #7 GOD EATER 3
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,942 reviews2019
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the world. With an epic story, unique characters, and all new God Arcs and Aragami, the latest evolution in ACTION is here!
Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Anime 16.4%, RPG 8.4%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on mission-based squad combat against massive threats in a post-apocalyptic world, mirroring the military feel of Type-0.
- #8 Tales of ARISE
91% matchVery Positive87% of 36,708 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: JRPG 28.7%, Action RPG 12%, RPG 11.2%, Anime 10.8%, Fantasy 6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a high-production action-RPG system with a compelling ensemble cast and a story centered on liberation and conflict.
- #9 SCARLET NEXUS
92% matchVery Positive80% of 18,152 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: JRPG 31.7%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 13.5%, Anime 13.3%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a squad-based military narrative with fast-paced action combat and a distinct anime aesthetic similar to Type-0.
- #10 KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
91% matchVery Positive86% of 11,862 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.
Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, Great Soundtrack 14%, RPG 11.8%, Hack and Slash 7.4%, Action RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The series is renowned for its fast-paced, fluid action combat and deep, interconnected narrative arcs.
- #11 FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
90% matchVery Positive88% of 23,491 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
Why similar: JRPG 41.3%, Great Soundtrack 18%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 8.7%, Fantasy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It remains a cornerstone for ensemble-cast storytelling within the series, focusing on a group of individuals facing an overwhelming threat.
- #12 CODE VEIN
89% matchVery Positive83% of 62,409 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Action RPG 16.7%, Anime 14.9%, RPG 10.7%, Third Person 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: The game combines a dark, gothic aesthetic with party-based action-RPG mechanics and a heavy emphasis on character relationships.
- #13 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,800 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.
Why similar: JRPG 39.3%, Action RPG 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, RPG 10.6%, Anime 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a modern urban setting with squad-based combat and a focus on high-school students caught in a supernatural conflict.
- #14 Tales of Berseria™
88% matchVery Positive91% of 18,905 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, Anime 14%, RPG 11.5%, Action RPG 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a darker, more morally complex narrative than typical JRPGs, paired with a robust action-based combat system.
- #15 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
87% matchMixed67% of 2,087 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 31.8%, Action RPG 16.9%, RPG 14.1%, Anime 7.8%, Fantasy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends sci-fi and fantasy elements with fast-paced, fluid action combat and a large cast of playable characters.
- #16 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
86% matchVery Positive89% of 10,185 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 38.8%, RPG 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Fantasy 8.2%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a grand-scale war narrative and a strategic combat system that emphasizes party management and positioning.
- #17 LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,815 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lightning Returns is the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy XIII saga and series heroine Lightning's final battle. The grand finale of the trilogy brings a world reborn as well as free character customization and stunning action based battles.
Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, RPG 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Fantasy 7.7%, Action RPG 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It experiments with a unique time-management system and solo action combat, appealing to players who enjoyed the unconventional mechanics of Type-0.
- #18 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
85% matchVery Positive81% of 4,908 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Why similar: JRPG 41.7%, RPG 15.2%, Anime 10.5%, Action RPG 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This classic action-RPG offers a deep combat system and a memorable cast of characters navigating a complex political landscape.
- #19 Ys Origin
84% matchVery Positive93% of 3,644 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Action RPG 12.9%, RPG 12.5%, Hack and Slash 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It is a tight, action-focused experience that prioritizes combat mechanics and a dark, atmospheric fantasy setting.
- #20 Trials of Mana
83% matchVery Positive91% of 5,755 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, JRPG 25.8%, Action RPG 11.1%, Anime 7.5%, Hack and Slash 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This remake offers a vibrant action-RPG experience with multiple character perspectives and a classic fantasy adventure feel.
- #21 Tales of Zestiria
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,312 reviews2015
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Why similar: JRPG 37.4%, RPG 11%, Anime 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Action RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: The game provides a traditional JRPG experience with action-based combat and a heavy focus on party dynamics.
- #22 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
82% matchVery Positive90% of 7,033 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Why similar: JRPG 32.4%, RPG 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Action RPG 9.2%, Anime 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides one of the most polished and fast-paced action-RPG experiences in the genre, featuring a strong sense of exploration and character growth.
- #23 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
81% matchVery Positive94% of 1,928 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a darker urban setting and vertical, fast-paced combat that feels distinct yet familiar to action-RPG fans.
- #24 KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)
79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,894 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) brings one chapter of the series to a close. Travel to exciting new Disney and Pixar worlds, and prepare for the final showdown.
Why similar: JRPG 22.9%, RPG 15.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Action 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It represents the pinnacle of the series' action-RPG combat, featuring massive scale and high-production cinematic storytelling.
- #25 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
82% matchVery Positive84% of 3,232 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 40.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Why similar: JRPG 46.3%, RPG 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Fantasy 7.8%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title is a classic example of a war-torn narrative featuring a rotating cast of characters and high-stakes drama.
- #26 Tales of Symphonia
81% matchVery Positive85% of 5,193 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.
Why similar: JRPG 38.3%, RPG 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Action RPG 10.1%, Anime 9%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational action-RPG that established many of the series' tropes regarding ensemble casts and world-saving quests.
- #27 Ys: Memories of Celceta
80% matchVery Positive92% of 1,037 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.
Why similar: JRPG 28.5%, RPG 22.4%, Action RPG 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Action 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a party-based action-RPG system with a focus on exploration and uncovering the mysteries of a vast world.
- #28 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
79% matchVery Positive84% of 11,154 reviews2018
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Why similar: JRPG 33.2%, RPG 16.2%, Anime 10%, Action RPG 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It blends kingdom-building elements with action-RPG combat and a charming, high-fantasy narrative.
- #29 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 34,707 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 25.4 hrsMean: 50.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 29.9%, RPG 14%, Action RPG 13.6%, Third Person 6.4%, Open World 6.1%
- #30 FINAL FANTASY IX
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,240 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 40.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
Why similar: JRPG 41.1%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, RPG 12.4%, Fantasy 9.3%, Story Rich 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it is essential for its deep, character-driven storytelling and the sense of camaraderie among its diverse cast.
- #31 KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
76% matchVery Positive83% of 783 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue features 3 magical experiences, all leading up to KINGDOM HEARTS III.
Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, RPG 17.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, Action 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%
- #32 .hack//G.U. Last Recode
78% matchVery Positive87% of 4,254 reviews2017
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
.hack//G.U. is back! This collection includes all 3 original .hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered. As well as an all new 4th Volume: .hack//G.U. Reconnection.
Why similar: JRPG 34%, RPG 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Action RPG 10.8%, Anime 10.2%
- #33 FINAL FANTASY® XIII
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 19,903 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Why similar: JRPG 41.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, RPG 11.2%, Linear 8.5%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #34 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,602 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 53.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
Why similar: JRPG 38.6%, RPG 23.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Story Rich 7.1%, Adventure 4.7%
- #35 FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
77% matchMixed59% of 6,413 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 33.2 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: JRPG 39%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, RPG 12%, Fantasy 7.8%, Anime 5.5%
- #36 Ys SEVEN
75% matchVery Positive92% of 1,039 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!
Why similar: JRPG 32.7%, RPG 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Action 9.4%, Action RPG 8.7%
- #37 Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
73% matchVery Positive83% of 5,139 reviews2019
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.
Why similar: JRPG 35.8%, RPG 15%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Anime 8.4%, Action 5.1%
- #38 Ys: The Oath in Felghana
74% matchVery Positive94% of 2,137 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.
Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, RPG 12.9%, Action RPG 12.6%, Action 6.7%
- #39 Secret of Mana
74% matchMixed68% of 2,924 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!
Why similar: JRPG 35.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, RPG 13.6%, Action RPG 10%, Anime 6.9%
- #40 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
72% matchVery Positive91% of 3,247 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.3 hrsMean: 68.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Why similar: JRPG 35.2%, RPG 30.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Anime 9.2%, Story Rich 7%
- #41 WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,367 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 47.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
CAPTURE, CUSTOMISE AND EVOLVE! Embark on a magical journey with siblings Reynn and Lann as they explore the vast land of Grymoire to rediscover their past and save the future.
Why similar: JRPG 41.2%, RPG 21.7%, Anime 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #42 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
73% matchVery Positive82% of 3,572 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: JRPG 54.2%, RPG 26.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Fantasy 6.2%, Adventure 1.3%
- #43 GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,739 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO StudioPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Swear your oath as a GOD EATER and drive back the supernatural harbingers of Earth’s destruction. Buy GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst and get GOD EATER Resurrection FOR FREE
Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, Anime 17.2%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, RPG 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%
- #44 Tales of Graces f Remastered
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,004 reviews2025
Dev: TOSE CO., LTD.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 19.9 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Tales of Graces f is back with a beautiful and easier-to-play version! The game also includes Lineage and Legacies, an after-story to the main scenario!
Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, RPG 15.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, Anime 9.7%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #45 Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,174 reviews2018
Dev: AQURIA Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 66.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Take on the role of Kirito, the hero of the popular Sword Art Online anime series, and explore a fantasy world alongside attractive companions! Take down tough enemies in strategic battles and communicate with your companions in real time!
Why similar: JRPG 37.6%, RPG 22%, Anime 16.6%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Action RPG 4.2%
- #46 GRANDIA HD Remaster
70% matchVery Positive90% of 1,778 reviews2019
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., LtdPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
Why similar: JRPG 44.7%, RPG 32.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Anime 5.7%
- #47 I am Setsuna
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,715 reviews2016
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: JRPG 47.7%, RPG 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Anime 7.7%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #48 SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
70% matchMixed61% of 6,834 reviews2020
Dev: AQURIA Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy seamless, action-packed real-time battles using a combination of sword skills, sacred arts, and your favorite SAO characters!
Why similar: JRPG 27.3%, RPG 25.8%, Anime 14.3%, Action 9.5%, Open World 6.5%
- #49 STAR OCEAN™ - THE LAST HOPE -™ 4K & Full HD Remaster
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,714 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the galaxy on your quest, make allies and enemies among the alien races you encounter, and uncover a danger so great that it threatens all of creation.
Why similar: JRPG 35.2%, RPG 23.8%, Anime 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Action 9.3%
- #50 FINAL FANTASY
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,651 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 40.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 42.5%, RPG 16.9%, Magic 12.5%, Fantasy 9.7%, Anime 7%
- #51 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
68% matchVery Positive95% of 5,914 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Why similar: JRPG 43.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, RPG 13.6%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #52 Tales of Xillia Remastered
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 515 reviews2025
Dev: DOKIDOKI GROOVEWORKS, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Experience Tales of Xillia, remastered for the first time ever. Dive into the magnificent world of Rieze Maxia as either Jude Mathis, an aspiring medical student from the capital, or Milla Maxwell, a mysterious woman accompanied by four powerful spirits.
Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, RPG 21.3%, Action RPG 15%, Action 10.5%, Anime 10.2%
- #53 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,655 reviews2015
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!
Why similar: JRPG 46.5%, RPG 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Story Rich 6.1%, Anime 5.3%
- #54 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
67% matchVery Positive88% of 48,978 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: RPG 20.5%, Action RPG 12.7%, Open World 9%, Fantasy 8.9%, JRPG 8.8%
- #55 FINAL FANTASY III
66% matchVery Positive93% of 2,838 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 46.6%, RPG 20.4%, Magic 13.2%, Fantasy 9.9%, Adventure 4.8%
- #56 DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
64% matchVery Positive93% of 58,220 reviews2020
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
Why similar: RPG 20.8%, JRPG 16.3%, Anime 12.5%, Action 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%
- #57 DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition
69% matchMixed69% of 1,341 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
DRAGON QUEST, one of the most iconic RPG series from Japan, now comes to PC as a full-scale action RPG in DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below.
Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, RPG 15.3%, Action RPG 10.1%, Action 9.3%
- #58 FINAL FANTASY IV
65% matchVery Positive92% of 3,024 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 68.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 47.2%, RPG 19.7%, Magic 11.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #59 FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
69% matchMixed62% of 686 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 60.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Now enhanced for Windows PC.
Why similar: JRPG 33%, RPG 14.3%, Anime 10.2%, Fantasy 9.2%, Story Rich 6.9%
