- #1 CHRONO TRIGGER®
97% matchVery Positive88% of 13,605 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 32.3 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 47.9%, RPG 19%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Fantasy 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same legendary dream team, this timeless masterpiece shares FINAL FANTASY VI's focus on an epic, time-spanning narrative and unforgettable characters.
- #2 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
96% matchVery Positive85% of 17,302 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 44%, RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Featuring stunning HD-2D pixel graphics, this game captures the nostalgic aesthetic and strategic turn-based combat of classic 90s JRPGs.
- #3 DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,017 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 28.8 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 23%, Nostalgia 18.1% ★, Party-Based RPG 11.5%, RPG 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This stunning remake brings a foundational fantasy adventure to life with beautiful pixel art and traditional turn-based combat.
- #4 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
95% matchVery Positive93% of 17,617 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 34.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It builds upon the gorgeous visual style and branching character-driven narratives reminiscent of the ensemble cast structure in FINAL FANTASY VI.
- #5 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,663 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 53.8 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 42.4%, RPG 26.5%, Adventure 7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers another grandiose narrative-driven JRPG experience with memorable cinematic moments and a sweeping orchestral soundtrack.
- #6 LIVE A LIVE
94% matchVery Positive86% of 953 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.4 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 51.4%, RPG 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 8%, Adventure 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Featuring distinct vignettes across different time periods, this unique RPG shares the inventive storytelling and pixel-art charm of classic Squaresoft titles.
- #7 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
93% matchVery Positive93% of 4,028 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 22.8 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 49.7%, RPG 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Fantasy 6.3%, 2D 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This magnificent remake combines classic 2D pixel characters with gorgeous 3D environments, delivering an expansive sci-fi fantasy epic.
- #8 FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
92% matchVery Positive88% of 23,708 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 39.8 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 44.8%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Fantasy 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: These entries continue the tradition of emotionally charged storytelling and deep, strategic turn-based combat found in the franchise.
- #9 Chained Echoes
91% matchVery Positive89% of 8,193 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.9 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 33.6%, RPG 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, Party-Based RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This grand 16-bit-styled RPG offers a sweeping fantasy story with dragons, mechs, and deep turn-based strategic battles.
- #10 Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
91% matchVery Positive95% of 2,648 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.7 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 35.3%, RPG 15.8%, Emotional 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%, Fantasy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Known for their massive ensemble casts and epic political struggles, these remastered classics fit right alongside the multi-perspective drama of FINAL FANTASY VI.
- #11 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
90% matchVery Positive89% of 6,876 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 24.1%, JRPG 22.1%, Emotional 13.1%, RPG 8.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Though shifting to a tactical perspective, it maintains the rich medieval fantasy lore and dramatic storytelling signature to classic Squaresoft.
- #12 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,630 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: JRPG 29.1%, RPG 28.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Fantasy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It presents a mature, politically intricate fantasy narrative with deep tactical gameplay set in a richly detailed world.
- #13 SaGa Frontier Remastered
88% matchVery Positive91% of 648 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character!
Why similar: JRPG 41.5%, Party-Based RPG 21.2%, RPG 21%, 2D 6.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a sprawling multi-character narrative structure where players can experience diverse, interconnected fantasy and sci-fi journeys.
- #14 Romancing SaGa 3™
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 542 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.9 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 27.5%, RPG 11.4%, Party-Based RPG 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Sharing the classic 16-bit aesthetic, it offers a non-linear adventure with multiple protagonists reminiscent of ensemble JRPG storytelling.
- #15 GRANDIA HD Remaster
87% matchVery Positive90% of 1,794 reviews2019
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., LtdPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
Why similar: JRPG 44.2%, RPG 33.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure captures the pure sense of wonder, exploration, and lighthearted charm inherent in traditional 90s JRPGs.
- #16 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
86% matchVery Positive89% of 10,308 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 43.1%, RPG 23.4%, Fantasy 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Party-Based RPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It explores large-scale geopolitical conflict and empire resistance on a grand scale similar to the thematic elements of FINAL FANTASY VI.
- #17 Secret of Mana
86% matchMixed68% of 2,932 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.6 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 50.6%, RPG 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Fantasy 6.6%, Adventure 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG from the same era that shares the iconic fantasy aesthetic, vibrant world, and legendary musical score.
- #18 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
84% matchVery Positive81% of 2,070 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 25.5 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 40.9%, RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Fantasy 7.4%, Class-Based 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern take on traditional job-system mechanics and classic turn-based combat wrapped in a charming fantasy tale.
- #19 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
85% matchMixed61% of 2,526 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.1 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 31.3%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, Nostalgia 13.7% ★, RPG 11.7%, Exploration 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to Chrono Trigger, it offers another complex, emotionally resonant narrative with dimension-hopping exploration.
- #20 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
84% matchVery Positive84% of 3,247 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 41.2 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 49%, RPG 21.1%, Fantasy 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Turn-Based Combat 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an alternative 3D perspective on the classic character-driven tragedy and triumph of the fourth entry.
- #21 FINAL FANTASY IV
82% matchVery Positive92% of 3,074 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 69.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 17.8%, Class-Based 14.6%, Party-Based RPG 11.9%, Lore-Rich 8.8%, RPG 7.7%
- #22 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
82% matchVery Positive84% of 2,662 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 49.9%, RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%, Adventure 5.7%, Fantasy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Featuring a classic turn-based battle system and a dramatic fantasy journey of faith and redemption.
- #23 FINAL FANTASY II
81% matchVery Positive82% of 3,560 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 62.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 18%, Class-Based 16.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.3%, Nostalgia 10.9% ★, RPG 8.1%
- #24 FINAL FANTASY III
81% matchVery Positive93% of 2,882 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 72.6 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 18.5%, JRPG 18.1%, Nostalgia 15.9% ★, RPG 8.2%, Party-Based RPG 7.7%
- #25 FINAL FANTASY
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,793 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 15.5%, Class-Based 15.3%, Nostalgia 13.6% ★, Party-Based RPG 9.7%, RPG 6.4%
- #26 FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
83% matchMixed62% of 689 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 60.9 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 32.9%, RPG 14.7%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Fantasy 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation that revisits beloved characters and classic turn-based mechanics in a episodic format.
- #27 FINAL FANTASY V
79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,526 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 81.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: Class-Based 22.8%, JRPG 18.7%, RPG 13%, Party-Based RPG 7.9%, Emotional 6%
- #28 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
76% matchVery Positive85% of 2,064 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Nostalgia 16.2% ★, Emotional 13.9%, RPG 13.7%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Magic 7.8%
- #29 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
75% matchVery Positive91% of 921 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: JRPG 25.2%, Class-Based 21.6%, RPG 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 13.3%, Emotional 10%
- #30 FINAL FANTASY IX
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,380 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 41.2 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 42%, RPG 13%, Fantasy 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%
- #31 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
78% matchVery Positive82% of 3,587 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: JRPG 51.3%, RPG 25.9%, Class-Based 6.9%, Fantasy 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 3%
- #32 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
75% matchVery Positive89% of 9,090 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 26.0 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 39.7%, Party-Based RPG 20.9%, RPG 18.3%, Fantasy 6.5%, Magic 6.3%
- #33 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
72% matchVery Positive93% of 391 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 26.9%, Party-Based RPG 19%, RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, Emotional 7.7%
- #34 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
73% matchVery Positive93% of 12,183 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 37.5 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 38.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.9%, RPG 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #35 FINAL FANTASY VII
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,824 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: JRPG 30%, RPG 21.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.1%, Fantasy 5.9%, Exploration 5.8%
- #36 Trials of Mana
73% matchVery Positive91% of 5,779 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 19.8 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 46.6%, JRPG 34.4%, Fantasy 5.6%, Party-Based RPG 4.3%, Great Soundtrack 2.6%
- #37 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
71% matchVery Positive89% of 2,947 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 28.2%, Nostalgia 20% ★, RPG 12.6%, Party-Based RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
- #38 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
72% matchVery Positive87% of 53,500 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 19.2 hrsMean: 42.7 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 37.5%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, RPG 17.4%, Fantasy 7.6%, Magic 6.9%
- #39 LUNAR Remastered Collection
71% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2025
Dev: ASHIBI Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 30.4%, Nostalgia 24.1% ★, RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Magic 5.8%
- #40 COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND
74% matchVery Positive80% of 194 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 219.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 44.2%, RPG 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Exploration 6.6%
- #41 FINAL FANTASY VIII
74% matchVery Positive88% of 9,520 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 49.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...
Why similar: JRPG 54.7%, RPG 18.7%, Nostalgia 7.4% ★, Fantasy 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%
- #42 Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition
70% matchVery Positive88% of 15,588 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, Nostalgia 13.2% ★, RPG 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%
- #43 Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
71% matchVery Positive85% of 394 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.5 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 49%, RPG 25.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Fantasy 6.6%, Female Protagonist 3.5%
- #44 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 36,065 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 35.9%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, RPG 17.2%, Fantasy 6.2%, Adventure 5.9%
- #45 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
67% matchVery Positive93% of 4,825 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 34.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Class-Based 16.4%, Lore-Rich 9%, RPG 6.4%
- #46 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,798 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.8 hrsMean: 43.5 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 36.2%, Party-Based RPG 22.8%, RPG 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Emotional 4.5%
- #47 FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
73% matchMixed59% of 6,460 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 33.5 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 50.9%, RPG 16.1%, Fantasy 11%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Adventure 3.4%
- #48 WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,381 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 47.7 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 43.9%, RPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Fantasy 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%
- #49 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,157 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 39.7%, RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, Magic 7.5%
- #50 Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure
68% matchVery Positive94% of 209 reviews2022
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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%, RPG 16.6%, Emotional 15.3%, Fantasy 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #51 KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
66% matchVery Positive87% of 12,750 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 34.4%, RPG 16.3%, Emotional 15.9%, Magic 8.4%, Fantasy 7%
- #52 Breath of Fire IV
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 651 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Master an array of skills and magic to unlock strategic victories in battle as you go head to head with unique enemies using powerful "Dragon Transformations" and combo actions! Follow the intertwining stories of Ryu and Fou-Lu to their thrilling conclusion in this classic RPG adventure.
Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, RPG 21.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, Adventure 6.9%, Turn-Based Combat 6.2%
- #53 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,786 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: JRPG 49.6%, RPG 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, 2D 5.3%
- #54 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,665 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 38.1%, RPG 15.2%, Party-Based RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #55 LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,842 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 45.4 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 44.5%, RPG 21.5%, Fantasy 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Adventure 3.9%
- #56 Visions of Mana
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,752 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.6%, Class-Based 13.7%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, RPG 12.2%