- #1 FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
97% matchMixed58% of 6,164 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 32.2 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 42.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, RPG 7.2%, Fantasy 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel that refines the combat mechanics and expands on the lore and characters of the original game.
- #2 LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,681 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 43.6 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 39.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: The final chapter of the trilogy, featuring a unique time-management system and a deep, action-focused combat style centered on Lightning.
- #3 FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
96% matchVery Positive89% of 22,290 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
Why similar: JRPG 43%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, RPG 7.6%, Fantasy 6.6%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the linear, story-driven progression and high-quality soundtrack that made the Final Fantasy series iconic.
- #4 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
95% matchVery Positive88% of 45,558 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.6 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
Why similar: JRPG 53.5%, RPG 13.2%, Fantasy 7.8%, Cinematic 5.7%, Action RPG 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly high-budget, cinematic experience with a hybrid action-RPG combat system that feels like a modern evolution of the XIII series.
- #5 FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
94% matchVery Positive83% of 56,633 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 41.9%, Great Soundtrack 22%, RPG 12.8%, Fantasy 8.5%, Story Rich 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a grand, cinematic fantasy journey with a focus on party dynamics and spectacle-filled combat.
- #6 NieR:Automata™
94% matchVery Positive87% of 149,358 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Great Soundtrack 31.1%, JRPG 26.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female lead, a deeply emotional story, and fast-paced action combat that mirrors the cinematic intensity of Final Fantasy XIII.
- #7 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
93% matchVery Positive89% of 9,584 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 50.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 48%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, RPG 14%, Fantasy 8%, Story Rich 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a sophisticated, automated combat system similar to the Paradigm Shift mechanic, set within a vast and immersive fantasy world.
- #8 Tales of Berseria™
92% matchVery Positive91% of 18,811 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.2 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 51.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, RPG 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Fantasy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling female protagonist and a fast-paced, action-heavy battle system that will feel familiar to fans of XIII's combat.
- #9 FINAL FANTASY XVI
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 29,912 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 40.3 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: JRPG 40.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Fantasy 9.3%, Cinematic 9.1%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-octane action RPG that prioritizes cinematic storytelling and spectacle-driven combat above all else.
- #10 SCARLET NEXUS
90% matchVery Positive81% of 17,868 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.8 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 59.4%, RPG 14.1%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Fantasy 6.7%, Action RPG 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, story-rich action RPG with a focus on fast-paced combat and a futuristic aesthetic that aligns with the vibe of Cocoon.
- #11 FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD
91% matchMixed62% of 3,126 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 32.3 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 41.7%, Great Soundtrack 16%, RPG 11.4%, Linear 8.7%, Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A darker, more action-focused entry in the franchise that shares the intense, military-fantasy tone of the XIII universe.
- #12 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
89% matchVery Positive90% of 6,836 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 52.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, RPG 15.1%, Story Rich 4.3%, Action RPG 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fluid action-RPG that emphasizes speed, character movement, and epic boss encounters.
- #13 Tales of Zestiria
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,247 reviews2015
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.7 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 57.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, RPG 9.3%, Fantasy 7.8%, Story Rich 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic JRPG fantasy adventure with a focus on party-based combat and character growth.
- #14 Persona 5 Royal
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 125,442 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Why similar: JRPG 50.5%, Great Soundtrack 27.4%, Story Rich 7%, RPG 6.9%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it matches the high-production value, stylish presentation, and deep character development found in the best entries of the Final Fantasy series.
- #15 RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
88% matchVery Positive80% of 1,010 reviews2018
Dev: tri-Ace
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This symphonic gunplay RPG, where you can change the fate of the world, has been remastered in a 4K/HD EDITION. Fly through the air and enjoy the blazing gun battles in this fateful tale set on a ruined planet.
Why similar: JRPG 56.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, RPG 11.9%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Turn-Based Combat 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a highly complex and unique tactical combat system that appeals to players who enjoyed the strategic depth of the Paradigm Shift system.
- #16 FINAL FANTASY IX
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,547 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
Why similar: JRPG 45.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Fantasy 8.1%, RPG 7.5%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A beloved classic that emphasizes strong character writing and a memorable, fantasy-driven world.
- #17 I am Setsuna
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,689 reviews2016
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.
Why similar: JRPG 54.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, RPG 11%, Turn-Based Combat 4.7%, Fantasy 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A melancholic, story-driven JRPG that captures the emotional weight and great soundtrack associated with the Final Fantasy series.
- #18 CODE VEIN
85% matchVery Positive83% of 61,203 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 31.1 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 66.9%, RPG 13%, Third Person 6.3%, Action RPG 5.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines anime-inspired aesthetics with deep character customization and a dark, story-rich atmosphere.
- #19 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,262 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
Why similar: JRPG 45.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, RPG 15%, Story Rich 5.6%, Fantasy 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that shares the cinematic ambition and focus on a central, dramatic romance found in XIII.
- #20 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
82% matchVery Positive90% of 8,381 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.
Why similar: JRPG 53%, RPG 13.2%, Cinematic 9.7%, Fantasy 6.4%, Action RPG 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A focused, action-heavy prequel that delivers a tight, emotional narrative experience.
- #21 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
84% matchMixed67% of 2,060 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 45%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, RPG 11%, Fantasy 8.7%, Story Rich 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a fast-paced, action-oriented combat system and a sprawling sci-fi fantasy narrative.
- #22 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
82% matchVery Positive95% of 5,775 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Why similar: JRPG 52.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, RPG 9%, Story Rich 6.7%, Fantasy 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply narrative-driven JRPG series that excels in world-building and character development across a linear, chapter-based structure.
- #23 WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,294 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 44.8 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 50.1%, RPG 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Fantasy 8.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A lighter, creature-collecting take on the Final Fantasy universe that still retains the core charm and music of the series.
- #24 CHRONO TRIGGER®
79% matchVery Positive88% of 12,795 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Why similar: JRPG 52.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.1%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 5.5%, Fantasy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for JRPG storytelling and pacing, featuring a timeless soundtrack and a compelling, time-traveling narrative.
- #25 Tales of Symphonia
79% matchVery Positive85% of 5,091 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.
Why similar: JRPG 55%, Great Soundtrack 17%, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 6.6%, Story Rich 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational JRPG that features a linear, party-based journey with a focus on fantasy tropes and character bonds.
- #26 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
78% matchVery Positive86% of 16,380 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Why similar: JRPG 52.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 6.3%, Turn-Based 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique, multi-perspective narrative structure with a highly strategic turn-based combat system.
- #27 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 29,619 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 29.6 hrsMean: 52.3 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 50.6%, RPG 13.2%, Cinematic 7.9%, Fantasy 6.5%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #28 FINAL FANTASY VIII
78% matchVery Positive88% of 9,358 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 47.9 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 57.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, RPG 10.4%, Fantasy 4.6%, Story Rich 3.6%
- #29 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
77% matchVery Positive82% of 3,505 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: JRPG 60.6%, RPG 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Fantasy 5.5%, Turn-Based 4.2%
- #30 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
75% matchVery Positive94% of 10,221 reviews2014
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
Why similar: JRPG 52.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, RPG 7.1%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #31 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
76% matchVery Positive84% of 3,133 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 39.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Why similar: JRPG 53.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, RPG 12.2%, Fantasy 7.1%, Story Rich 4.8%
- #32 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
74% matchVery Positive81% of 1,985 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Why similar: JRPG 50.1%, RPG 11.6%, Linear 10.3%, Fantasy 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%
- #33 Child of Light
75% matchVery Positive91% of 13,410 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35%, RPG 18.4%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Fantasy 13.5%, Turn-Based 5.5%
- #34 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
72% matchVery Positive84% of 4,310 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: JRPG 55.5%, RPG 15.4%, Fantasy 7.7%, Action RPG 5%, Third Person 4.7%
- #35 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
73% matchVery Positive87% of 83,888 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 69.3 hrsMean: 816.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.
Why similar: JRPG 44%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, RPG 11.9%, Fantasy 11%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #36 Fairy Fencer F
73% matchVery Positive89% of 2,373 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 62.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, RPG 11.9%, Fantasy 6.1%, Turn-Based 2.9%
- #37 Tales of ARISE
69% matchVery Positive87% of 36,291 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 34.8 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 54.7%, RPG 11.9%, Fantasy 9.1%, Story Rich 6.4%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
- #38 FINAL FANTASY VI
70% matchVery Positive92% of 4,530 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 53.3%, RPG 15.2%, Fantasy 10%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Turn-Based Combat 3.4%
- #39 KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
68% matchVery Positive86% of 9,841 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.
Why similar: JRPG 43.2%, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, RPG 10.7%, Fantasy 6.6%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #40 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 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 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 26.2%, Fantasy 9.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, RPG 8.4%
- #41 FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
74% matchMixed62% of 658 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 55.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Now enhanced for Windows PC.
Why similar: JRPG 46.8%, RPG 11.2%, Fantasy 10.3%, Linear 7.8%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #42 Edge Of Eternity
71% matchMixed70% of 3,963 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
Why similar: JRPG 46.1%, RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 10.1%, Story Rich 7.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.3%
- #43 KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,310 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 30.6 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 41.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, RPG 15.8%, Fantasy 5.9%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #44 FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS
70% matchMixed61% of 3,352 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 100.6 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 51.2%, RPG 13.6%, Cinematic 11.2%, Fantasy 8.5%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #45 STAR OCEAN™ - THE LAST HOPE -™ 4K & Full HD Remaster
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,683 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the galaxy on your quest, make allies and enemies among the alien races you encounter, and uncover a danger so great that it threatens all of creation.
Why similar: JRPG 51.5%, RPG 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Sci-fi 5.5%, Story Rich 3%
- #46 Ys Origin
71% matchVery Positive93% of 3,562 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
Why similar: JRPG 44.4%, Great Soundtrack 30.5%, RPG 10.1%, Female Protagonist 3.7%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #47 FINAL FANTASY
68% matchVery Positive95% of 7,995 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 58.5%, RPG 12.9%, Fantasy 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #48 FINAL FANTASY VII
73% matchMixed57% of 858 reviews2013
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Still beloved by legions of fans to this day, the enduring masterpiece FINAL FANTASY VII comes to Steam®, with a number of extra features included! An epic adventure beyond imagination, and a battle for the fate of the planet, brought back to life.
Why similar: JRPG 54.8%, RPG 21.9%, Fantasy 7.8%, Story Rich 4.1%, Adventure 3.2%
- #49 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
69% matchVery Positive81% of 4,793 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 32.5 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 61.2%, RPG 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Story Rich 5.2%, Fantasy 4.2%
- #50 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
70% matchMixed61% of 2,383 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.
Why similar: JRPG 53.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, RPG 10.8%, Story Rich 6.7%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #51 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
64% matchVery Positive90% of 5,849 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Featuring fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.
Why similar: JRPG 53.1%, Fantasy 12.9%, RPG 11.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7%
- #52 NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
66% matchVery Positive88% of 27,419 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 32.5 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: Great Soundtrack 38.4%, JRPG 36.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, RPG 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #53 Transistor
67% matchVery Positive94% of 31,025 reviews2014
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 50.5%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, RPG 7.4%, Story Rich 7.3%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #54 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,212 reviews2015
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 40.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.
Why similar: JRPG 46.3%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #55 KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
65% matchVery Positive82% of 619 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue features 3 magical experiences, all leading up to KINGDOM HEARTS III.
Why similar: JRPG 50.2%, RPG 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Fantasy 4.9%, Action RPG 4%
