- #1 CHRONO TRIGGER®
97% 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: JRPG 48.3%, RPG 19.2%, Fantasy 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of 16-bit JRPGs, it shares the same emotional weight and masterful pacing as Final Fantasy VI.
- #2 Sea of Stars
96% 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: JRPG 21%, Party-Based RPG 14.1%, Nostalgia 13.2% ★, RPG 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to the 16-bit era that perfectly captures the exploration and turn-based combat feel of classic RPGs.
- #3 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
96% matchVery Positive94% of 16,218 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 36.7 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 34.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features stunning HD-2D visuals and a multi-protagonist narrative structure that echoes the ensemble cast of Final Fantasy VI.
- #4 LIVE A LIVE
95% matchVery Positive86% of 889 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 51.2%, RPG 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 8.4%, Adventure 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes a unique multi-protagonist structure across different time periods, mirroring the diverse character arcs found in Final Fantasy VI.
- #5 Chained Echoes
94% 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: JRPG 33.9%, RPG 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Party-Based RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A brilliant indie homage to 16-bit JRPGs that features a mature, character-driven story and a deep, strategic combat system.
- #6 FINAL FANTASY IX
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,804 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 40.4 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 42.7%, RPG 13.3%, Fantasy 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%, Party-Based RPG 7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same high-fantasy charm and character-focused narrative depth that defined the series' golden era.
- #7 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
93% matchVery Positive93% of 3,896 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 50%, RPG 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Fantasy 6.3%, 2D 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines classic 2D pixel art with modern 3D environments and a deep, rewarding party-based progression system.
- #8 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
91% matchVery Positive93% of 11,641 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 37.4 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 37.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern traditional JRPGs, offering a grand adventure with a lovable cast and classic turn-based combat.
- #9 DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,774 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 30.3 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 22.7%, Nostalgia 18% ★, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, RPG 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful modernization of a classic that shares the same foundational roots and charm as the early Final Fantasy games.
- #10 FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
91% matchVery Positive89% of 22,678 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 39.6 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 44.9%, RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Fantasy 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a deeply emotional narrative and iconic turn-based combat that resonates with fans of the series' classic entries.
- #11 Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,431 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 15.8%, Emotional 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, Fantasy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on large-scale political conflict and a massive cast of recruitable characters, similar to the scope of Final Fantasy VI.
- #12 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
89% matchMixed61% of 2,431 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 30.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Nostalgia 13.7% ★, RPG 11.7%, Exploration 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A complex, atmospheric RPG with a focus on party dynamics and unique, experimental systems.
- #13 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
88% matchVery Positive89% of 9,790 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 50.3 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 43.3%, RPG 23.6%, Fantasy 10%, Party-Based RPG 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 5%
Why You'll Like It: Expands the scale of the world and the complexity of the political narrative found in the series.
- #14 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,427 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 34.7 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: JRPG 30%, RPG 28.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Fantasy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a mature, politically charged story with deep tactical combat that appeals to fans of the series' darker narrative moments.
- #15 Cosmic Star Heroine
86% 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: JRPG 51.6%, RPG 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Party-Based RPG 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art RPG that distills the best elements of the 16-bit era into a tight, engaging experience.
- #16 Legend of Mana
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,246 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.6 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 33.1%, Party-Based RPG 23%, RPG 14%, Magic 9.2%, Exploration 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers beautiful, hand-painted 2D art and a sprawling, non-linear world that encourages exploration and discovery.
- #17 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: JRPG 43.7%, RPG 33.9%, Adventure 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a sense of adventure and discovery, capturing the feeling of traveling across a vast world with a growing party.
- #18 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
84% matchVery Positive81% of 2,026 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.6 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 40.7%, RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Fantasy 7.4%, Class-Based 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic job-based turn-based combat system that feels like a spiritual successor to older Final Fantasy titles.
- #19 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
82% matchVery Positive90% of 6,105 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 23.4 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 24.9%, JRPG 21.5%, Emotional 13.1%, RPG 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical spin-off that shares the deep fantasy lore and intricate world-building of the main series.
- #20 SaGa Frontier Remastered
84% matchVery Positive92% of 631 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 19.9 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 41%, Party-Based RPG 21.5%, RPG 20.8%, 2D 7%, Turn-Based Combat 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features multiple protagonists and a unique, experimental approach to storytelling that offers high replayability.
- #21 Romancing SaGa 3™
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 528 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.1 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 27.3%, RPG 11.3%, Party-Based RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D JRPG with a non-linear structure and deep character development that rewards experimentation.
- #22 Persona 4 Golden
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 84,776 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Why similar: JRPG 39.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.1%, Emotional 11.1%, RPG 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, character-focused story that resonates with the emotional weight and social dynamics found in Final Fantasy VI.
- #23 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,367 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 52.5 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 42.9%, RPG 26.6%, Adventure 7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique junction system and a highly cinematic, emotional story that pushes the boundaries of the series.
- #24 FINAL FANTASY IV
80% matchVery Positive91% of 2,861 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 68.0 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 17.4%, Class-Based 15%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Lore-Rich 9%, RPG 7.5%
- #25 COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND
81% 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: JRPG 43.8%, RPG 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, 2D 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic look at the early portable RPGs that helped shape the genre's identity and mechanics.
- #26 FINAL FANTASY III
79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,695 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 70.7 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 19%, JRPG 17.7%, Nostalgia 15.8% ★, RPG 8.1%, Party-Based RPG 7.8%
- #27 FINAL FANTASY
78% matchVery Positive95% of 8,205 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 40.5 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 15.7%, JRPG 15.2%, Nostalgia 13.5% ★, Party-Based RPG 9.8%, RPG 6.3%
- #28 FINAL FANTASY II
79% matchVery Positive82% of 3,287 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 60.8 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 17.7%, Class-Based 16.5%, Party-Based RPG 12.5%, Nostalgia 10.8% ★, RPG 8%
- #29 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
76% 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: Nostalgia 16.2% ★, Emotional 14.1%, RPG 13.5%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Magic 8%
- #30 FINAL FANTASY V
78% matchVery Positive90% of 2,354 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 80.8 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 22.7%, JRPG 18.4%, RPG 12.9%, Party-Based RPG 8%, Emotional 6.2%
- #31 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
74% matchVery Positive93% of 723 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 24.9%, Class-Based 22.2%, RPG 17.2%, Party-Based RPG 13.6%, Emotional 10%
- #32 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
73% matchVery Positive94% of 368 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 26.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, Emotional 7.7%
- #33 LUNAR Remastered Collection
73% matchVery Positive92% of 596 reviews2025
Dev: ASHIBI Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 30.3%, Nostalgia 24.4% ★, RPG 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Magic 5.9%
- #34 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
72% matchVery Positive93% of 4,601 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 33.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.8%, Class-Based 16.9%, Lore-Rich 9.3%, RPG 6%
- #35 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
76% matchVery Positive84% of 3,168 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 39.7 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 49.2%, RPG 21.2%, Fantasy 9%, Turn-Based Combat 4.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%
- #36 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
71% matchVery Positive89% of 2,508 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 27.7%, Nostalgia 20.3% ★, RPG 12.7%, Party-Based RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%
- #37 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
75% matchVery Positive82% of 3,534 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: JRPG 51.2%, RPG 26%, Class-Based 7.2%, Fantasy 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 2.6%
- #38 Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
73% matchVery Positive85% of 375 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 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 11%, Fantasy 6.6%, Female Protagonist 3.3%
- #39 FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
75% matchMixed63% of 664 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 56.7 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 32.7%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, RPG 14.6%, Fantasy 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%
- #40 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
70% matchVery Positive88% of 46,768 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 22.0 hrsMean: 46.1 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 37.2%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, RPG 17.2%, Fantasy 7.5%, Magic 7.1%
- #41 Trials of Mana
71% matchVery Positive91% of 5,695 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 46.9%, JRPG 34.5%, Fantasy 5.6%, Party-Based RPG 4.1%, Adventure 2.5%
- #42 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,614 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 50.1%, RPG 20%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%, Adventure 5.7%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #43 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,378 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 36.5%, Party-Based RPG 24%, RPG 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Emotional 4.7%
- #44 FINAL FANTASY VII
74% matchMixed64% of 1,088 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 29.5%, RPG 22.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.8%, Exploration 6%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #45 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
69% matchVery Positive90% of 8,525 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 24.5 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 39.4%, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, RPG 18.3%, Fantasy 6.5%, Magic 6.3%
- #46 Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure
69% matchVery Positive94% of 201 reviews2022
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.5 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 34.8%, RPG 16.5%, Emotional 15.5%, Fantasy 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #47 Secret of Mana
71% matchMixed68% of 2,887 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 12.2 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 51.1%, RPG 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Fantasy 6.7%, Adventure 4.5%
- #48 WiZmans World Re;Try
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 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 24.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Lore-Rich 9.2%, RPG 9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%
- #49 Breath of Fire IV
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 506 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 33.1%, RPG 21.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.1%, Adventure 7%, Magic 6.3%
- #50 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
69% 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: JRPG 44.4%, RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 4%
- #51 Quartet
66% matchVery Positive97% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 21.8%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.5%, RPG 8.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
- #52 8-Bit Adventures 2
68% 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: JRPG 27.9%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, RPG 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #53 Visions of Mana
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,644 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Party-Based RPG 19%, Class-Based 14.2%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, RPG 12%
- #54 I am Setsuna
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,698 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 52.4%, RPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Fantasy 5.6%
- #55 Flowstone Saga
66% matchVery Positive83% of 237 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 31.4%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, RPG 13.2%, Fantasy 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #56 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,987 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 32.4 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 39.5%, RPG 15%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Party-Based RPG 11.9%, Magic 7.8%
- #57 FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
70% matchMixed58% of 6,239 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 32.5 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 51.3%, RPG 16.4%, Fantasy 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Singleplayer 3.5%
