Games Like Heroines of Swords & Spells

A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!

Why similar: Turn-Based 27.2%, JRPG 22.9%, Parody 15.1% ★, Funny 9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same blend of self-aware humor, challenging turn-based combat, and vibrant 2D art style.

WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!

Why similar: JRPG 20.4%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Funny 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and humorous JRPG featuring a strong female protagonist and engaging exploration mechanics.

Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!

Why similar: Turn-Based 26%, JRPG 19%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar focus on exploration and classic JRPG mechanics with a strong emphasis on character-driven storytelling.

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 38.6%, Turn-Based 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast-paced, tactical turn-based combat system that mirrors the strategic depth found in the seed game.

Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, JRPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique, quirky sense of humor with a female-led narrative and strategic turn-based battles.

Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!

Why similar: JRPG 31.5%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Anime 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female-led cast and a heavy dose of meta-humor that aligns perfectly with the tone of the seed game.

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: Turn-Based 31.3%, JRPG 22.7%, RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Party-Based RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern JRPG masterpiece that emphasizes party-based tactics and a rich, lore-heavy world.

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: Party-Based RPG 28.1%, JRPG 23.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, RPG 6.4%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic JRPG feel with beautiful pixel art, exploration, and a focus on party dynamics.

Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.5%, JRPG 29.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, RPG 9.3%, Fantasy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy JRPG that offers deep party customization and challenging tactical combat.

Reverie Knights Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategic battles in isometric grids where every decision can alter the story. Travel through a hand-drawn fantasy world and lead your heroes in a story-rich adventure, visual novel style!

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 35.1%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, RPG 12.6%, Funny 7.4%, Magic 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on grid-based tactical combat and a female-led narrative within a fantasy setting.

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: Party-Based RPG 26.8%, JRPG 23%, Action RPG 13.4%, RPG 7%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional JRPG exploration with puzzle-based combat and a charming, story-rich atmosphere.

With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 20.5%, JRPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style JRPG featuring a female protagonist and a focus on exploration and party-based combat.

In this extensive old-school RPG, explore countless unique places, defeat tons of enemies and complete richly developed quests. The game features addictive gameplay and an adventure worth about 40H of playtime.

Why similar: JRPG 26%, Turn-Based 17.6%, RPG 17.4%, Anime 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie JRPG that captures the nostalgic feel of 90s-era adventure games.

Didnapper 2 is a story-focused JRPG adventure featuring lots, lots of DiD (damsel in distress) scenes! Play as the magically-gifted hero Seles and try to avoid capture or escape your bonds, as she tries to uncover the secrets of the world with a party of misfits.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.6%, JRPG 18.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Anime 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A female-led JRPG that focuses on party-based combat and anime-inspired storytelling.

Gorgeous pixel art. Intense, blazing fast battles. An epic adventure. This is the must-play retro indie JRPG built for the modern era.

Why similar: JRPG 58.4%, Turn-Based 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, RPG 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, classic-style JRPG that focuses on tight, party-based combat and character interaction.

Traverse through rich, detailed environments, recruit colorful characters and fight your way through dangerous hordes of enemies in this exciting old-school RPG incorporating 40 quests, 26 secret rooms, 8 animal kings and countless secrets and items to discover.

Why similar: JRPG 23.5%, Turn-Based 21.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Exploration 7.2%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG experience that emphasizes character relationships and party-based progression.

A short game with a long name. Mashes up JRPG battles with Visual Novel storytelling. Not entirely serious.

Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, Parody 21.1% ★, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Funny 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, female-led JRPG that prioritizes character dialogue and pixel-art charm.

Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!

Why similar: JRPG 24%, Turn-Based 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic JRPGs that incorporates unique time-manipulation mechanics into its turn-based combat.

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: Turn-Based 44.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, RPG 17.1%, Fantasy 10.6%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a beautiful 2D world with a unique, timing-based turn-based combat system.

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: Turn-Based 23.2%, JRPG 21.5%, Action RPG 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a grand, party-based JRPG experience with a focus on tactical positioning and exploration.

Mugen Souls features a free-roaming battle map, turn-based combat, and massive amounts of customization and growth to maximize the fun players can have with the game.

Why similar: Turn-Based 19.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.9%, JRPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a quirky, strategy-heavy JRPG experience with a distinct sense of humor and anime aesthetic.

Unleash custom attacks by combining words in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG! Collect all 200 words, earn Pep Ups from honorable victories and become a Kiai master. Befriend your rivals, uncover dark mysteries, and seek out the pieces of the Wanderstar map in a wild race across the universe.

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.8%, JRPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Anime 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, story-rich JRPG that blends turn-based combat with roguelite elements and anime-inspired storytelling.

Serment - Contract with a Devil is a visual novel/dungeon crawler hybrid featuring highly tactical turn based RPG battles, challenging dungeon puzzles, optional minigames and most importantly, a lot of cute anime girls.

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.6%, JRPG 18.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, Anime 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, dungeon-crawling JRPG featuring a female protagonist and a focus on character-driven narratives.

The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!

Why similar: JRPG 60.2%, Turn-Based 17.5%, RPG 9.2%, Parody 5.6% ★, Funny 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG that relies on witty dialogue and parody to subvert traditional genre tropes.

Resurrect the classic era of RPGs with the retro parody RPG, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning. Join Dem the Skeleton Knight, Sara the ghost historian, Lita the vampire techie, and Erik the zombie prince as they explore an undead world in search of the secrets of the past. Laugh! Cry! Laugh some more!

Why similar: JRPG 49.2%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Parody 11.6% ★, Funny 10.1%, RPG 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, humorous, and self-aware JRPG that captures the parody-heavy spirit of the seed game.

A game for players who adore humorous fantasy adventures. A sprawling turn-based JRPG offering 50 hours of meticulously crafted plot, engaging quests, and no unnecessary grind. Four gorgeous yet utterly misguided heroines set out on perilous yet wildly entertaining adventures.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.3%, JRPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.6%, Magic 9%, Anime 7.5%

A modern turn-based deckbuilding JRPG involving party synergy for attacks that features unique pixel art and chiptune music!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.9%, JRPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-graphics JRPG that focuses on party-based progression and classic adventure tropes.

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Action RPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Funny 10.2%, Exploration 10%

"Pastelia Stories" is a turn-based JRPG. You will be summoned into Pastelia world, and here begins your wonderful journey. Explore big world just like you want, pick any out of 30 companions, chose one of the story lines and factions to find your way back home.

Why similar: JRPG 31.2%, Turn-Based 29.9%, RPG 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Anime 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie JRPG that features a mix of strategy and adventure with a classic turn-based feel.

Gather companions, explore the world, ascend the throne!

Why similar: JRPG 25.5%, Party-Based RPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, RPG 8.2%, Exploration 6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D JRPG that offers nonlinear exploration and a focus on tactical turn-based combat.

A tense time-management RPG! Freely explore the city, work together with your companions to uncover the truth hidden beneath the surface, and overcome the approaching crisis before time runs out!

Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 9.6%, Story Rich 8.4%

A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.

Why similar: JRPG 31.6%, Party-Based RPG 18.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 7.4%

Runes of Pandemonium is a story-rich RPG where monster girls roam free and defeat is not the end. Join six heroines against hordes of sexy monster girls or fall in battle to be transformed, unlocking powers to peel back the veneer of stability. Enter the world of Pandemonium, and be transformed!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.3%, JRPG 20.5%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 7.3%

In this successor to the celebrated RPG-parody Grotesque Tactics, you will experience an ironic story-driven RPG with humorous dialogue-puzzles in the style of Monkey Island.

Why similar: Turn-Based 28%, Parody 21% ★, Party-Based RPG 17.4%, RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that leans heavily into parody and humor, much like the seed game.

A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)

Why similar: Turn-Based 28%, JRPG 25.4%, Parody 15.2% ★, Funny 8.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%

The girls of Gensokyo weave together a DRPG with not-so-easy boss fights! Form a party of 12 allies out of a pool of 40+, and create with 1000+ skills to choose from! Hack, slash, and grow stronger, then make builds (or counter-builds!) to take down powerful bosses awaiting you in the dungeons!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.9%, JRPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, RPG 7.5%

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: Party-Based RPG 20.2%, JRPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Magic 6.8%

Experience a point-and-click adventure RPG game like never before featuring seven playable female characters and a male vampire in this not-so serious tale. Catz and Kitsune desire to go on an adventure with Xenonight who have no choice but to follow them.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.1%, JRPG 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears!

Why similar: Anime 23.8%, JRPG 22.1%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based 10.8%

A fun turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI. Play as Akane to explore vibrant locations, battle with simple yet fluid combat, and enjoy side quests full of charming surprises. With a playful, humorous style and clever details, this adventure is light, easy, and full of smiles.

Why similar: JRPG 26.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Story Rich 7.5%

Mrs.Santa's Gift Hunt is a short JRPG colecthathon, where you must find missing presents. Multiple endings and an adventure awaits you. Can you find all the presents?

Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Exploration 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.

Why similar: RPG 34.1%, Action RPG 26.3%, Fantasy 15.4%, Exploration 7.1%, Female Protagonist 5.6%

Enroll in the Ancient Magic Academy and become a Great Mage in this charming dungeon-crawling RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 24.2%, Party-Based RPG 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Anime 9.2%

Gamindustri has been taken over by a new threat, and the CPUs are nowhere to be found! It’s now up to their younger sisters to step into the spotlight and save the day in this hilarious, deeply customizable JRPG!

Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Turn-Based 21.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Anime 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8%

Huge RPG in the 16-bit style (Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire etc.), featuring an epic, exciting adventure in a fantasy world and packed full of characters (more than 30!), quests and secrets.

Why similar: JRPG 23.9%, Turn-Based 20.2%, RPG 16.9%, Anime 10.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

Explore a vibrant world where ancient religions fuse with technology in this character-driven JRPG. Master deep turn-based combat as you battle with divine magic against beasts with mecha parts. Embark on a grand adventure to retrieve the sacred Babel code needed to face your Gods.

Why similar: JRPG 18.9%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Magic 7.3%

Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny.

Why similar: JRPG 31.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 26.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, RPG 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Be ready for the nerdiest adventure of your life! Journey with four everyday friends into this turn based hilarious jrpg filled with parodies and cameos! Explore a huge fantasy world full of secrets, monsters, dungeons and preposterous villains! Nerds are storming fantasy and it's awesome!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.5%, RPG 27.1%, JRPG 21%, Fantasy 10.3%, Funny 5.4%

A cute, fanservice filled dungeon crawling RPG following the story of a young mercenary exploring a long forgotten dungeon. Along the way he teams up with a team of charming "Lost Maidens" to take on the threat of the mysterious demon of intoxication, Yashumugi.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.1%, JRPG 27.9%, Anime 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, RPG 6.8%

Springblades is an action RPG where you battle your way through a fantasy island filled with funny characters. 🐉 Time your attacks and dodge enemy blows in exhilarating battles. Fight beehives, dragons and ordinary peasants on your epic quest to find 3 mysterious gems . . .

Why similar: Action RPG 36.7%, Turn-Based Combat 20.7%, RPG 20.4%, Funny 15.8%, Fantasy 6.5%

Join Kururu on her journey to find true love and experience the charm of Rhapsody II's storybook adventure!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.2%, JRPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.3%, RPG 7.2%, Anime 6.1%

A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Why similar: Turn-Based 19.8%, JRPG 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%

"JOR: Dawn Dew" is a 2D turn-based game with a box-like map. In the game, act "Dew" to adventure. On adventure, collect and freely choose your way of fighting. As the exploration progresses, deter the threat of the black beast tide, and finally defeat the monstrous malice.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 29.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, RPG 9.6%, Fantasy 8.3%

A retro styled adventure/RPG hybrid with atmosphere like the classics. Play as warrior, sorceress, or rogue as you travel through the rich world of Norse mythology to keep it from eternal winter. Each class has different puzzle solutions, making for good replay value. Fully free, no hidden costs.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.1%, Magic 17.8%, Exploration 14%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 11.2%

Open-world Hentai JRPG exploring an extremely wide variety of fetishes! Guide Princess Lilina of Gianna and her companions on a quest that may end in a legendary victory, a humiliating defeat, or something in between...

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.6%, JRPG 23.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, RPG 8%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.

Why similar: JRPG 21.3%, Action RPG 16.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 8.3%

Infinite Adventures® is a turn-based, first-person dungeon crawler with deep party customization, strategic combat, and a fully voiced story. Inspired by classic RPGs for a nostalgic yet modern gameplay experience. Assemble your party and explore the Labyrinth to discover the truths of your past.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.8%, Turn-Based 19.6%, JRPG 14%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, RPG 5.9%

Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.

Why similar: RPG 22.2%, JRPG 18.2%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Action RPG 13.2%, Funny 8.4%