- #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: JRPG 44.4%, RPG 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Turn-Based 5.1%, Retro 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard of 2D JRPGs, it shares the same sense of adventure and timeless pixel-art charm.
- #2 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
96% 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: JRPG 29.7%, RPG 18.7%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
Why You'll Like It: This modern HD-2D masterpiece features a deep job-based system that directly evolves the mechanics found in Final Fantasy V.
- #3 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
96% matchVery Positive81% of 1,985 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Why similar: JRPG 39.1%, RPG 22.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Class-Based 7.3% ★, Adventure 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creative lineage, this game is a spiritual successor to the job-based combat systems that made Final Fantasy V famous.
- #4 LIVE A LIVE
95% matchVery Positive86% of 860 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The legend is alive! LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought alive in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.
Why similar: JRPG 46.5%, RPG 27%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, 2D 7.3%, Adventure 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This HD-2D remake offers a unique, multi-chapter narrative structure that rewards exploration and strategic turn-based combat.
- #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: JRPG 23.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to 90s classics that perfectly captures the whimsical adventure and 2D aesthetic of the era.
- #6 DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,697 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 26.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic job-based RPG experience, mirroring the class-switching mechanics that define Final Fantasy V.
- #7 Chained Echoes
93% 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: JRPG 27.8%, RPG 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Turn-Based 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant 16-bit style RPG that features a unique combat system and a sprawling world full of secrets to discover.
- #8 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
91% matchVery Positive93% of 3,839 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
Why similar: JRPG 46.9%, RPG 26.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, 2D 4.4%, Retro 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a classic JRPG feel with an incredibly deep customization system that appeals to fans of complex party building.
- #9 Romancing SaGa 3™
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 525 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The celebrated RPG classic comes West for the first time! Experience a brand-new HD remaster of the legendary 1995 RPG masterpiece introducing optimised graphics, a new dungeon to explore, new scenarios and a new game+ function.
Why similar: JRPG 26%, RPG 14.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex, non-linear approach to character progression and exploration that will satisfy players who enjoy the depth of Final Fantasy V.
- #10 SaGa Frontier Remastered
91% matchVery Positive92% of 626 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character!
Why similar: JRPG 35.9%, RPG 24.5%, Party-Based RPG 20.7%, 2D 5.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same experimental, class-heavy depth and non-linear storytelling found in the more complex side of Final Fantasy V.
- #11 GRANDIA HD Remaster
90% 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 41.6%, JRPG 39.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the joy of discovery and adventure, featuring a combat system that rewards tactical positioning.
- #12 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,357 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: RPG 33.3%, JRPG 26.3%, Party-Based RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, Turn-Based 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, class-based tactical experience for players who want to take the job system mechanics into a strategy setting.
- #13 FINAL FANTASY IX
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,547 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 40.0 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 41.8%, RPG 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Party-Based RPG 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a classic fantasy aesthetic and a character growth system that emphasizes distinct roles within the party.
- #14 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
88% matchVery Positive89% of 9,584 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 50.1 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 42.6%, RPG 31.4%, Party-Based RPG 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a highly customizable job-based system that allows for the same level of strategic party management as Final Fantasy V.
- #15 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
86% matchVery Positive93% of 11,475 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.
Why similar: JRPG 36.1%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, 2D 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of modern traditional turn-based JRPGs, capturing the heart and soul of the genre's golden age.
- #16 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
85% matchVery Positive90% of 5,849 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Featuring fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.
Why similar: Class-Based 27.9% ★, JRPG 21.8%, RPG 11.9%, Emotional 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9%
Why You'll Like It: The ultimate expression of the Final Fantasy job system, translated into a deep tactical RPG format.
- #17 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
87% 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: JRPG 35.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, RPG 18.3%, Exploration 5.5%, Magic 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a rich, party-based world with deep exploration and a unique elemental combat system.
- #18 COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 184 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 199.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Experience the origins of the SaGa series with the COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, the first complete port of these hugely popular titles with new enhancements!
Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, RPG 27%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%, 2D 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic 2D RPGs that highlight the experimental roots of the genre's party progression.
- #19 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
82% matchVery Positive94% of 357 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 24.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Turn-Based 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features stunning 2D art and a focus on party-based storytelling that feels right at home with the pixel remaster aesthetic.
- #20 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,262 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 51.4 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 38.3%, RPG 31.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7%, Turn-Based 6.4%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features complex character building and a classic fantasy world that rewards strategic planning.
- #21 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
82% matchVery Positive93% of 4,501 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Why similar: JRPG 32.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.1%, Class-Based 18.8% ★, RPG 8%, Lore-Rich 7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides deep tactical combat and class-based progression within a beautiful 3D reimagining of a classic title.
- #22 Legend of Mana
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,230 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
The HD Remaster of Legend of Mana is coming to Steam. Meet a colorful cast of characters, use the unique "Land Make" System to build the World Map, and square off against fearsome monsters in the vibrant world of Fa’Diel.
Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, Party-Based RPG 25.4%, RPG 18.9%, Magic 8%, Exploration 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D RPG that offers immense freedom in character customization and world exploration.
- #23 FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
84% matchMixed62% of 658 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 55.1 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 30.2%, RPG 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 15%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Turn-Based 7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct narrative continuation of the classic 2D era that keeps the traditional party-based RPG feel alive.
- #24 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
81% matchVery Positive86% of 16,380 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.1 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: JRPG 36.6%, RPG 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Turn-Based 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The origin of the HD-2D style, featuring a job-based character building system that is a perfect match for Final Fantasy V fans.
- #25 FINAL FANTASY IV
81% matchVery Positive91% of 2,788 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 67.3 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 18.7%, Class-Based 17.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.1%, RPG 10.8%, Lore-Rich 7.2%
- #26 FINAL FANTASY III
79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,621 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 70.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Class-Based 24.6% ★, JRPG 20.5%, RPG 12.6%, Party-Based RPG 9.9%, Magic 4.8%
- #27 FINAL FANTASY II
80% matchVery Positive82% of 3,198 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 60.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Class-Based 20.1% ★, JRPG 19.3%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #28 FINAL FANTASY
79% matchVery Positive95% of 7,995 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 40.0 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: Class-Based 20% ★, JRPG 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.4%, RPG 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.2%
- #29 FINAL FANTASY VI
78% matchVery Positive92% of 4,530 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: Class-Based 23% ★, JRPG 18%, RPG 13%, Party-Based RPG 8%, Emotional 6.3%
- #30 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
76% matchVery Positive95% of 518 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
BRAVELY DEFAULT returns in HD! Relive the tale of the warriors of light. Enjoy strategic battles and over 20 different jobs. Plus modern gameplay enhancements and all-new minigames. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.
Why similar: Class-Based 24% ★, JRPG 23%, RPG 22.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.3%, Emotional 6.4%
- #31 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,771 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 22.9%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, Emotional 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%
- #32 Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,388 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
Why similar: JRPG 34.9%, RPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Emotional 8.4%
- #33 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,153 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Why similar: JRPG 32.7%, RPG 25.9%, Party-Based RPG 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Turn-Based 4%
- #34 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
77% matchVery Positive82% of 3,505 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: JRPG 45%, RPG 30.7%, Turn-Based 7.2%, Class-Based 7.1% ★, Retro 2.6%
- #35 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
77% matchVery Positive84% of 3,133 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 39.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Why similar: JRPG 46.6%, RPG 27%, Turn-Based Combat 5.4%, Turn-Based 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%
- #36 FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
73% matchVery Positive89% of 22,290 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 39.4 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 43.4%, RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Turn-Based 4.2%
- #37 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,337 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 16.4 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unravel the mysteries of the past in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world.
Why similar: JRPG 32.3%, RPG 20%, Party-Based RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Turn-Based 6.1%
- #38 8-Bit Adventures 2
72% matchVery Positive95% of 302 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Why similar: JRPG 25.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.2%, RPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #39 Visions of Mana
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,602 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, RPG 16.2%, Class-Based 15.9% ★, Lore-Rich 9.5%
- #40 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
73% matchVery Positive85% of 2,582 reviews2015
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.6 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 47.1%, RPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Adventure 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%
- #41 FINAL FANTASY VII
75% matchMixed57% of 858 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Still beloved by legions of fans to this day, the enduring masterpiece FINAL FANTASY VII comes to Steam®, with a number of extra features included! An epic adventure beyond imagination, and a battle for the fate of the planet, brought back to life.
Why similar: RPG 28.1%, JRPG 27.9%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, Magic 4.8%, Exploration 4.8%
- #42 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
70% matchVery Positive90% of 8,381 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 23.5 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 38.5%, RPG 24.2%, Party-Based RPG 23%, Magic 5.3%, Adventure 5.1%
- #43 Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
71% matchVery Positive85% of 370 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 42%, RPG 29.2%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Story Rich 2.6%
- #44 Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure
70% matchVery Positive94% of 198 reviews2022
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Dive back into your NIS roots and experience a game that laid the foundation for the beloved Disgaea series with Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure. Sharper graphics and updated image optimization bring this classic title into the present!
Why similar: JRPG 35.8%, RPG 22.9%, Emotional 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, 2D 6.6%
- #45 WiZmans World Re;Try
69% matchVery Positive80% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
WiZmans World Re;Try is HD remaster of legendary JRPG WiZmans World from Jaleco with enhanced 2D pixelated graphic and sound. Experience the vast world of Wizarest with 3 fairly like homunculis.
Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #46 LUNAR Remastered Collection
68% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2025
Dev: ASHIBI Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Dive into the enchanting worlds of LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete and LUNAR 2: Eternal Blue Complete! Tag along on Alex and Hiro's quests and challenge enemies like the Magic Emperor and God of Destruction to save the world from dire peril in two adventures set 1000 years apart from each other!
Why similar: JRPG 38.8%, RPG 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Magic 6.5%
- #47 I am Setsuna
72% 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: JRPG 50.1%, RPG 25.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%, Story Rich 2.6%
- #48 Trials of Mana
69% matchVery Positive91% of 5,646 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 20.4 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 57.1%, JRPG 31.1%, Party-Based RPG 3.8%, Adventure 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #49 Secret of Mana
71% matchMixed68% of 2,865 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 12.3 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 50.2%, RPG 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Singleplayer 4.6%, Story Rich 3.9%
- #50 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
67% matchVery Positive88% of 45,558 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.6 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 37.5%, RPG 23.4%, Party-Based RPG 22.3%, Magic 6.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #51 KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
66% matchVery Positive86% of 9,841 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 37.4%, RPG 23.5%, Emotional 11.7%, Magic 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%
- #52 Etrian Odyssey HD
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,256 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Why similar: RPG 31.4%, JRPG 22.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.1%, Adventure 6.3%
- #53 Shadows of Adam
69% matchVery Positive90% of 260 reviews2017
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Gorgeous pixel art. Intense, blazing fast battles. An epic adventure. This is the must-play retro indie JRPG built for the modern era.
Why similar: JRPG 57%, RPG 18.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Retro 4.3%
- #54 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,425 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 36.2%, RPG 19.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #55 Flowstone Saga
66% matchVery Positive84% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Party-Based RPG 21.7%, RPG 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 5.2%
- #56 Gensei Suikoden Plus
65% matchVery Positive91% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: WAYCODER CO., LTD.Pub: DAEWON MEDIA CO., LTD.
Windows
The refreshing and brisk-paced turn-based combat remains unchanged! The visuals are scaled up, and the movements are made even more delightful! Let's enjoy the nostalgic BGM and witty lines with puns! Packed with exclusive original content not found in the original work!
Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, RPG 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Retro 7.5%
- #57 Eve of Calamity
65% matchVery Positive91% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: Klothscape
Windows
Prevent a world-ending Calamity your way! A player-driven old-school RPG inspired by both the Japanese and western classics of the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: Class-Based 27.4% ★, JRPG 21.7%, RPG 20.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 4.7%
