- #1 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 30,819 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30.2 hrsMean: 52.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 19.8%, Spectacle fighter 15.4% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It directly continues the same combat system, characters, and modernized FFVII storytelling that make INTERGRADE so compelling.
- #2 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
96% 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 17.8%, Spectacle fighter 15.6% ★, Party-Based RPG 13.1%, Action RPG 12.7%, RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This prequel shares the same world, lore, and cinematic action-RPG focus while expanding the emotional context around Midgar and SOLDIER.
- #3 FINAL FANTASY XVI
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 31,060 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 27.6 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: Spectacle fighter 22.9% ★, JRPG 17.7%, Action RPG 15.2%, Party-Based RPG 9.2%, RPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers similarly lavish production, huge spectacle-driven boss fights, and fast real-time combat with a dramatic, character-heavy Final Fantasy story.
- #4 FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
95% matchVery Positive83% of 57,110 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 49.4 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 34.7%, RPG 17.4%, Action RPG 14.8%, Fantasy 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is another modern Final Fantasy built around real-time combat, road-trip party bonding, and cinematic set pieces.
- #5 Tales of ARISE
94% matchVery Positive87% of 36,468 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 34.7 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 35.8%, Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 12.8%, Third Person 7.2%, Fantasy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its flashy combo-based combat, strong party chemistry, and polished anime storytelling make it one of the closest non-Square alternatives to FFVII Remake.
- #6 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
94% matchVery Positive90% of 51,602 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 34.0 hrsMean: 77.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, Action RPG 22.2%, Spectacle fighter 17.6% ★, RPG 7.8%, Third Person 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It nails the same satisfying blend of stylish real-time battles, party-based action, and blockbuster JRPG presentation.
- #7 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
93% matchVery Positive84% of 4,436 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.9 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: Spectacle fighter 25.1% ★, JRPG 23.1%, Action RPG 19.5%, RPG 10.5%, Third Person 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It takes the action side further with harder-edged combat but keeps the flashy Final Fantasy flavor, build variety, and boss-driven progression.
- #8 KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)
92% matchVery Positive91% of 2,477 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 24.7%, Action RPG 19.5%, RPG 15.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: If you want another Square Enix action RPG with spectacular visuals, high-energy combat, and melodramatic story beats, this is a strong fit.
- #9 NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
91% matchVery Positive88% of 27,788 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.
Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 15%, RPG 13.7%, Action RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Like FFVII Remake, it pairs emotional storytelling and memorable companions with stylish action and a strong sense of world tragedy.
- #10 NieR:Automata™
91% matchVery Positive87% of 150,909 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 49.0 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: Spectacle fighter 32.5% ★, JRPG 22.4%, RPG 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Story Rich 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines stylish action combat, emotional sci-fi fantasy storytelling, and a similarly polished Japanese action-RPG feel.
- #11 SCARLET NEXUS
90% matchVery Positive80% of 17,983 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 28.7 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 34.7%, Action RPG 23.9%, RPG 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its telekinetic combo combat, anime party dynamics, and story-forward structure echo FFVII Remake's fast-paced, character-centric appeal.
- #12 Trials of Mana
89% 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 35.1%, JRPG 29.5%, Action RPG 18.3%, Party-Based RPG 4.8%, Fantasy 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its real-time party combat, character switching, and accessible JRPG pacing make it a lighter but very compatible recommendation.
- #13 Visions of Mana
87% 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 26.9%, Party-Based RPG 25.3%, Action RPG 18.9%, RPG 10.3%, Magic 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers colorful party-based action combat and a classic JRPG adventure structure with modern visuals and smooth character swapping.
- #14 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 44.3%, RPG 21.2%, Fantasy 8%, Party-Based RPG 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its party management and semi-real-time combat make it one of the better traditional Final Fantasy bridge picks for Remake players.
- #15 LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,724 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 44.5 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 40.4%, RPG 17.3%, Action RPG 10.5%, Fantasy 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 8%
Why You'll Like It: This entry emphasizes faster, more action-oriented combat and stylish boss encounters in a way that feels closer to Remake than most older FF games.
- #16 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
86% matchMixed67% of 2,079 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, Action RPG 26.4%, RPG 14%, Fantasy 7.2%, Sci-fi 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is another party-focused sci-fi fantasy action JRPG with flashy combat and a cinematic story emphasis.
- #17 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
85% matchVery Positive90% of 6,911 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 42.6%, RPG 20.4%, Action RPG 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Action 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers fast, responsive party-based action combat and a strong sense of adventure that scratches a similar action-JRPG itch.
- #18 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
84% matchVery Positive94% of 1,881 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 27.5 hrsMean: 31.4 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 40.9%, Action RPG 26.3%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 4.6%, Fantasy 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its agile combat, party switching, and story-driven urban fantasy structure align well with the feel of FFVII Remake's action side.
- #19 DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
82% matchVery Positive93% of 57,584 reviews2020
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 15.5 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 27.2%, JRPG 23.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, Action 9.2%, Third Person 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It leans more into action-adventure, but its cinematic boss fights, character progression, and anime spectacle will appeal to FFVII Remake fans.
- #20 FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
83% 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 53%, RPG 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Fantasy 8.8%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It is less action-oriented, but its memorable cast, emotional story, and polished cinematic JRPG structure make it a natural lower-ranked companion pick.
- #21 FINAL FANTASY® XIII
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 19,430 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 37.5 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 48.9%, RPG 12%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Fantasy 7.1%, Cinematic 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its linear, story-driven progression and highly cinematic presentation will resonate with players who liked FFVII Remake's focused campaign feel.
- #22 CODE VEIN
82% matchVery Positive83% of 61,545 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 31.0 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 37.5%, Action RPG 29.3%, Third Person 12.8%, RPG 12%, Action 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more challenging and soulslike, it shares anime styling, dramatic storytelling, and companion-supported real-time combat.
- #23 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
80% 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 44.7%, Action RPG 24.6%, RPG 16.6%, Fantasy 4.4%, Action 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Though more old-school in structure, it offers excellent party-based action combat and a sci-fi/fantasy blend that overlaps nicely with Final Fantasy.
- #24 Persona® 5 Strikers
81% matchVery Positive87% of 17,778 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!
Why similar: JRPG 35.7%, Action RPG 11%, RPG 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes real-time party action with flashy menus, character-driven storytelling, and a slick modern JRPG presentation.
- #25 Tales of Berseria™
79% matchVery Positive91% of 18,838 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 48.7%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 14.3%, Fantasy 6.3%, Story Rich 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its darker tone, strong central cast, and combo-heavy party action make it a great follow-up for players who loved the narrative intensity of FFVII Remake.
- #26 FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD
81% matchMixed62% of 3,142 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.
Why similar: JRPG 31%, Action RPG 16.3%, RPG 14%, Third Person 7.5%, Magic 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This darker, mission-based Final Fantasy leans into action combat and ensemble storytelling in a way that can appeal to Remake fans.
- #27 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
79% matchVery Positive86% of 1,760 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 48.7%, Action RPG 24.4%, RPG 12%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Third Person 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its urban anime setting, story-heavy pacing, and team-based action combat make it an easy recommendation for fans of cinematic JRPGs.
- #28 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
78% matchVery Positive81% of 4,826 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 50%, Action RPG 17%, RPG 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%, Fantasy 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers another character-focused JRPG with real-time party battles and a strong balance of drama, humor, and adventure.
- #29 KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
76% matchVery Positive86% of 10,322 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 44.2 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 31%, RPG 12.8%, Action RPG 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%
- #30 FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS
77% matchMixed61% of 3,412 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 100.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Relive the most memorable moments from FFVII and experience the journey of a young hero Sephiroth in FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS.
Why similar: JRPG 26.8%, Party-Based RPG 24.2%, RPG 11.6%, Cinematic 8.2%, Magic 6%
- #31 Tales of Zestiria
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,264 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 46.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 12.6%, Fantasy 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers another party-based action JRPG with anime storytelling and elemental spectacle, even if it is a step down in polish from the higher-ranked picks.
- #32 FINAL FANTASY
74% 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: JRPG 34.5%, Party-Based RPG 30.3%, RPG 12.5%, Magic 8.2%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #33 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
76% 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 47.9%, RPG 26%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Adventure 5.5%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #34 FINAL FANTASY VI
74% matchVery Positive92% of 4,665 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 50.2 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: JRPG 37.2%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, RPG 17.2%, Fantasy 7.5%, Magic 7.1%
- #35 Persona 3 Reload
72% matchVery Positive94% of 56,361 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42.8 hrsMean: 57.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 41%, Party-Based RPG 30.4%, RPG 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Story Rich 4.3%
- #36 FINAL FANTASY VII
77% 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 31.5%, Party-Based RPG 28.8%, RPG 20.8%, Magic 5.2%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #37 KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
73% matchVery Positive82% of 656 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.6 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 29.1%, Action RPG 21.6%, RPG 15.4%, Action-Adventure 7%, Action 5.5%
- #38 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
75% 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 51.8%, RPG 19.6%, Fantasy 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Party-Based RPG 4.3%
- #39 FINAL FANTASY IX
73% 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 47%, RPG 12.9%, Party-Based RPG 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Fantasy 9.1%
- #40 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 267,104 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.4 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, Party-Based RPG 19%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
- #41 FINAL FANTASY IV
72% 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 34.8%, Party-Based RPG 32.8%, RPG 13.2%, Magic 6.7%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #42 FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
75% 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 46.6%, RPG 13%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Fantasy 8%, Action RPG 5.2%
- #43 FINAL FANTASY VIII
73% matchVery Positive88% of 9,411 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 48.5 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 60.1%, RPG 18%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Fantasy 5.3%, Story Rich 3.3%
- #44 FINAL FANTASY III
71% 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: JRPG 38.2%, Party-Based RPG 23%, RPG 15.2%, Magic 8.7%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #45 FINAL FANTASY II
71% 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 34.5%, Party-Based RPG 33%, RPG 13.6%, Magic 7.9%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #46 FINAL FANTASY V
70% 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: JRPG 36.9%, RPG 22.8%, Party-Based RPG 22%, Magic 6%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #47 Metaphor: ReFantazio
67% matchVery Positive90% of 41,120 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 46.8 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
Why similar: JRPG 31.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.7%, Action RPG 13.8%, RPG 12.6%, Third Person 5.9%
- #48 CHRONO TRIGGER®
70% 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 55.7%, RPG 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Fantasy 5.4%, Story Rich 5%
- #49 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
68% 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 38.3%, Party-Based RPG 29.9%, RPG 15.8%, Fantasy 4.1%, Story Rich 4%
- #50 Sora no Kiseki the 1st
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,661 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 26.0 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!
Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Party-Based RPG 24.6%, Action RPG 19.6%, RPG 11.8%, Magic 5.1%
- #51 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
71% 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 59.8%, RPG 26.6%, Fantasy 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #52 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
66% 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: JRPG 46.5%, RPG 16.7%, Magic 13.8%, Fantasy 12.3%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #53 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
68% 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 39.3%, Party-Based RPG 27.4%, RPG 12.2%, Fantasy 4.7%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #54 Persona 5 Royal
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 130,053 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.1 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!
Why similar: JRPG 39.3%, Party-Based RPG 29.9%, RPG 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Story Rich 4.8%
- #55 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
69% 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 37.5%, Party-Based RPG 25.1%, RPG 12.5%, Magic 5.1%, Fantasy 5%
- #56 Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 132,511 reviews2022
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 26.8 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man collide in an original action-packed story. Play as an experienced Peter Parker, fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel’s New York. Web-swing through vibrant neighborhoods and defeat villains with epic takedowns.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 24.1%, Third Person 23.2%, Story Rich 12.4%, Action 11%, Great Soundtrack 9%
- #57 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
63% 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 35.3%, Party-Based RPG 26.3%, RPG 21.5%, Fantasy 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%
- #58 Sword and Fairy 7
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 19,059 reviews2021
Dev: 软星科技(SoftStarlight)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An action RPG based on Chinese art style, as the 7th lineal sequel of this series, it earns a lot of anicipations. Better gaming experience than any of its previous episode will be brought to all the players.
Why similar: Action RPG 33.9%, RPG 30.7%, Story Rich 6.7%, Singleplayer 5.7%, 3D 5.6%
