- #1 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 34,707 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 25.4 hrsMean: 50.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 19.8%, Spectacle fighter 15% ★, Party-Based RPG 14.3%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 8.6%
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 Positive89% of 8,954 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.
Why similar: JRPG 17.9%, Spectacle fighter 15.3% ★, Party-Based RPG 12.9%, Action RPG 12.8%, RPG 7.4%
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 Positive78% of 33,294 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.3 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22.3% ★, JRPG 17.6%, Action RPG 15.6%, Party-Based RPG 8.9%, RPG 5.8%
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 57,961 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, RPG 17.4%, Action RPG 14.8%, Fantasy 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%
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 36,708 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: JRPG 35.7%, Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 12.9%, Third Person 7.2%, Fantasy 6.6%
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 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
94% matchVery Positive83% of 4,639 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.8% ★, JRPG 23.1%, Action RPG 19.6%, RPG 10.6%, 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.
- #7 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
93% matchVery Positive90% of 55,629 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 36.6 hrsMean: 89.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 29.9%, Action RPG 22.3%, Spectacle fighter 16.9% ★, RPG 8.1%, Third Person 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It nails the same satisfying blend of stylish real-time battles, party-based action, and blockbuster JRPG presentation.
- #8 KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)
92% matchVery Positive90% of 2,894 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) brings one chapter of the series to a close. Travel to exciting new Disney and Pixar worlds, and prepare for the final showdown.
Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Action RPG 19.4%, RPG 15%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, 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 28,329 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 34.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, RPG 13.7%, Action RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 8%
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 152,978 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31.7% ★, JRPG 22.3%, RPG 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Story Rich 5.7%
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 18,152 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, Action RPG 23.8%, RPG 13.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, 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 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
89% matchVery Positive89% of 10,185 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 43.8%, RPG 21.3%, Fantasy 8.2%, Party-Based RPG 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%
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.
- #13 Trials of Mana
89% matchVery Positive91% of 5,755 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Why similar: RPG 35.3%, JRPG 29.1%, Action RPG 18.2%, Party-Based RPG 5%, Fantasy 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its real-time party combat, character switching, and accessible JRPG pacing make it a lighter but very compatible recommendation.
- #14 Visions of Mana
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,733 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 27.2%, Party-Based RPG 24.5%, Action RPG 19%, RPG 10.5%, 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.
- #15 LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,815 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lightning Returns is the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy XIII saga and series heroine Lightning's final battle. The grand finale of the trilogy brings a world reborn as well as free character customization and stunning action based battles.
Why similar: JRPG 40%, RPG 17.3%, Action RPG 10.4%, Fantasy 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%
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 2,087 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 34.3%, Action RPG 26.3%, RPG 14.1%, Fantasy 7.4%, Sci-fi 4.8%
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 7,033 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Why similar: JRPG 42.2%, RPG 20.5%, Action RPG 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, 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 1,928 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
Why similar: JRPG 40.6%, Action RPG 26.2%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 4.7%, Fantasy 4.7%
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
83% matchVery Positive93% of 58,220 reviews2020
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
Why similar: RPG 27.2%, JRPG 23%, Action RPG 13.8%, Action 9.3%, 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® XIII
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 19,903 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Why similar: JRPG 48.4%, RPG 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Fantasy 7.3%, Cinematic 5.3%
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.
- #21 CODE VEIN
82% matchVery Positive83% of 62,409 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: JRPG 37.3%, Action RPG 29.4%, Third Person 12.8%, RPG 12.1%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more challenging and soulslike, it shares anime styling, dramatic storytelling, and companion-supported real-time combat.
- #22 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
81% matchVery Positive93% of 3,998 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 23.0 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 43.9%, Action RPG 24.8%, RPG 16.9%, Fantasy 4.6%, 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.
- #23 FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
81% matchVery Positive88% of 23,491 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
Why similar: JRPG 52.4%, RPG 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Fantasy 8.9%, Story Rich 6.6%
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.
- #24 Persona® 5 Strikers
80% matchVery Positive87% of 18,205 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 23.0 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 35.3%, Action RPG 11%, RPG 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes real-time party action with flashy menus, character-driven storytelling, and a slick modern JRPG presentation.
- #25 FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD
82% matchMixed62% of 3,183 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 30.9%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 14.1%, Third Person 7.4%, Magic 6.1%
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.
- #26 Tales of Berseria™
79% matchVery Positive91% of 18,905 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Why similar: JRPG 48.3%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 14.4%, Fantasy 6.4%, 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.
- #27 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
79% matchVery Positive81% of 4,908 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Why similar: JRPG 49.6%, Action RPG 17%, RPG 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 4%, Fantasy 3.8%
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.
- #28 KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
76% matchVery Positive86% of 11,862 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.
Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, RPG 12.9%, Action RPG 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%
- #29 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,800 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.
Why similar: JRPG 48.4%, Action RPG 24.2%, RPG 12%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Third Person 3%
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.
- #30 KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
76% matchVery Positive83% of 783 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue features 3 magical experiences, all leading up to KINGDOM HEARTS III.
Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Action RPG 21.6%, RPG 15.5%, Action-Adventure 7%, Action 5.6%
- #31 Tales of Zestiria
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,312 reviews2015
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Why similar: JRPG 46.4%, Action RPG 15.5%, RPG 12.7%, Fantasy 7%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%
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 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,738 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 19.8 hrsMean: 32.9 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 35.1%, Action RPG 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 14.1%, RPG 11.7%, Magic 5.6%
- #33 FINAL FANTASY
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,651 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 40.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, Party-Based RPG 29.7%, RPG 12.7%, Magic 8.1%, Fantasy 7%
- #34 FINAL FANTASY VII
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,647 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.4 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 31%, Party-Based RPG 27.7%, RPG 20.2%, Fantasy 5.1%, Magic 5.1%
- #35 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,602 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 53.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
Why similar: JRPG 47.1%, RPG 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Adventure 5.4%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #36 FINAL FANTASY IX
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,240 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 40.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
Why similar: JRPG 46.6%, RPG 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Party-Based RPG 10.2%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #37 FINAL FANTASY VI
72% matchVery Positive92% of 4,965 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.8 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 36.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, RPG 17.5%, Fantasy 7.7%, Magic 7%
- #38 Persona 3 Reload
70% matchVery Positive94% of 62,217 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 40.6 hrsMean: 57.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 41.4%, Party-Based RPG 29.3%, RPG 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Story Rich 4.5%
- #39 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 276,579 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.6 hrsMean: 39.9 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 25.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.4%, Action RPG 11.8%, RPG 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%
- #40 FINAL FANTASY VIII
74% matchVery Positive88% of 9,495 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 49.6 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 59.5%, RPG 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Fantasy 5.4%, Story Rich 3.3%
- #41 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
74% matchVery Positive84% of 3,232 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 40.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Why similar: JRPG 51.4%, RPG 19.8%, Fantasy 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Party-Based RPG 4.2%
- #42 FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
75% matchMixed59% of 6,413 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It is no longer about facing destiny. Create a new future and change the world! Now enhanced for Windows PC.
Why similar: JRPG 46.1%, RPG 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Fantasy 8.2%, Action RPG 5.2%
- #43 FINAL FANTASY IV
71% matchVery Positive92% of 3,024 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 68.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 35%, Party-Based RPG 32%, RPG 13.5%, Magic 6.6%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #44 Sora no Kiseki the 1st
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,450 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 23.0 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 28.5%, Party-Based RPG 24.1%, Action RPG 19.7%, RPG 12%, Magic 5.1%
- #45 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
67% matchVery Positive89% of 6,698 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 24.9 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 46.4%, RPG 16.8%, Magic 13.5%, Fantasy 12.5%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #46 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
72% matchMixed61% of 2,498 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 37.4%, Party-Based RPG 24.5%, RPG 12.7%, Fantasy 5.1%, Magic 5.1%
- #47 Metaphor: ReFantazio
67% matchVery Positive90% of 42,791 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 46.1 hrsMean: 55.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 32%, Party-Based RPG 19.4%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 12.8%, Third Person 5.9%
- #48 FINAL FANTASY II
70% matchVery Positive82% of 3,494 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 61.5 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 34.6%, Party-Based RPG 32.4%, RPG 13.9%, Magic 7.9%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #49 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
69% matchVery Positive93% of 12,075 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 39.4%, Party-Based RPG 26.8%, RPG 12.4%, Fantasy 4.8%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #50 FINAL FANTASY III
69% matchVery Positive93% of 2,838 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 38.3%, Party-Based RPG 22.4%, RPG 15.5%, Magic 8.6%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #51 CHRONO TRIGGER®
70% matchVery Positive88% of 13,470 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 32.1 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%, RPG 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Fantasy 5.5%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #52 FINAL FANTASY V
69% matchVery Positive90% of 2,489 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 80.2 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: JRPG 37.1%, RPG 23.2%, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, Magic 5.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #53 Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 141,595 reviews2022
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 26.6 hrsMean: 40.8 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 23.7%, Third Person 22.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Action 11%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%
- #54 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
71% matchVery Positive82% of 3,572 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: JRPG 59.3%, RPG 26.8%, Fantasy 6%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #55 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
66% matchVery Positive93% of 17,280 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 38.6%, Party-Based RPG 28.9%, RPG 16.1%, Fantasy 4.3%, Story Rich 4.1%
- #56 FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
71% matchMixed62% of 686 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 60.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Now enhanced for Windows PC.
Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, RPG 13.3%, Fantasy 8.2%, Third Person 6.3%
- #57 Fate/Samurai Remnant
65% matchVery Positive91% of 7,018 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, Spectacle fighter 25.7% ★, Action RPG 18.9%, RPG 9.9%, Magic 6.4%
- #58 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,696 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 38.4%, Party-Based RPG 33.7%, RPG 19.9%, Fantasy 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
