Games Like Ikenfell

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: RPG 27.6%, Turn-Based 21.7%, JRPG 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterfully crafted indie JRPG that offers a deep, story-rich experience with a unique turn-based combat system.

Melody has decided to become a healer in this classic-inspired turn-based RPG about love, anxiety, and fighting funny-looking monsters in dungeons.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39.1%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, RPG 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same heartfelt, queer-inclusive storytelling and retro RPG Maker charm found in Ikenfell.

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

Why similar: Turn-Based 26.6%, JRPG 20.2%, RPG 19.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features timing-based combat mechanics and party-based exploration that feel very similar to the core gameplay loop of Ikenfell.

Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 46.4%, RPG 19.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Fantasy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A time-loop RPG that shares a deeply emotional, queer-inclusive narrative and a unique, stylish turn-based combat system.

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: LGBTQ+ 22.3%, RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, JRPG 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art JRPG with a strong female protagonist and a focus on timing-based combat mechanics.

Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

Why similar: JRPG 25%, RPG 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Story Rich 13.5%, Fantasy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful modern JRPG that utilizes timing-based combat inputs to enhance its turn-based battles.

In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.

Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar tactical, grid-based combat experience with a vibrant, colorful pixel-art aesthetic.

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: RPG 36.1%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Indie 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, JRPG 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features real-time, timing-based combat mechanics and a strong female lead in a fantasy-inspired world.

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 19.4%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, JRPG 15.1%, RPG 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-feeling JRPG that focuses on exploration and character-driven storytelling.

A lesbian road trip RPG by the co-creator of Ladykiller in a Bind about fighting for love and justice in the face of indifference, inspired by choice-driven visual novels, and a battle system influenced by classic and modern JRPGs. WILL YOU STAND AND FIGHT IN THE FACE OF EVIL?

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 47.5%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, RPG 16.7%, Indie 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A queer-focused, story-rich RPG that emphasizes character relationships and turn-based combat.

Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, JRPG 15.7%, Turn-Based 14.9%, RPG 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines creature-collecting with deep, tactical turn-based combat that rewards strategic planning.

Make friends, make enemies, go fishing, collect cards, beat up sharks, beat up tigers, obtain the denim blade, train a fuzzy infantile insect for battle, and uncover ancient secrets in this monster-filled adventure.

Why similar: RPG 30.3%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG Maker title that features a diverse cast and a focus on emotional, character-driven narratives.

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: RPG 21.4%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, JRPG 17%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Cute 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and funny JRPG centered on a female protagonist learning magic in a fantasy world.

Knight Bewitched is a turn-based jRPG that follows the love story of innocent witch Gwen and Ruth, the stalwart knight tasked to slay her. The Enhanced Edition includes new features and new content.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.5%, JRPG 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, RPG 9.5%, Turn-Based 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A queer-inclusive JRPG that focuses on romance and character growth within a classic fantasy setting.

Absinthia is a turn-based RPG featuring the story of scorned Knight Freya, her young apprentice Sera, and their individual struggles with loss, betrayal and acceptance as they fight to protect their home.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.2%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, JRPG 13.8%, RPG 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG that centers on a female protagonist and explores themes of identity and romance.

Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.

Why similar: JRPG 25.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.4%, RPG 18.8%, Isometric 17.4%, Story Rich 14%

Why You'll Like It: A magic-school-themed tactical RPG that features grid-based movement and turn-based combat.

Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!

Why similar: RPG 32.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex and rewarding tactical combat system for players who enjoy the strategic side of Ikenfell.

Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.3%, Turn-Based 18.2%, RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Isometric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG set in a school environment that blends visual novel elements with grid-based combat.

Rise Against Ruin - Unite a party of League of Legends Champions, explore Bilgewater and set sail for the Shadow Isles to uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist in this immersive turn-based RPG.

Why similar: RPG 27%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Fantasy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, story-rich RPG with a highly engaging turn-based combat system.

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 28.2%, RPG 17.5%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Turn-Based 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, turn-based RPG that emphasizes strategic combat and a retro-inspired aesthetic.

Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.

Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, RPG 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that incorporates card-battler elements to create a unique combat experience.

An enormous Boss Tower has sprung from the ground, lifting entire towns up with it. Now, the people living on the tower are starting to contract all sorts of mysterious illnesses. Princess Remedy, still in Saturnian healing school, must use her powers to heal everyone and defeat the Boss Tower!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.6%, RPG 15.6%, LGBTQ+ 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, retro-styled indie game that features unique combat mechanics and a charming tone.

Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, RPG 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Fantasy 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy RPG that focuses on character growth and tactical, turn-based combat.

A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 30.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, JRPG 14.9%, RPG 13.1%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG focused on magical girls and deep character relationships within a school setting.

Beloved Rapture is an indie jRPG inspired by the classics. Explore beautiful landscapes, fight in turn-based battles, and uncover many secrets. This mid-length adventure balances both an intimate coming of age story, and larger threats looming over the troubled kingdom.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 37.3%, JRPG 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, RPG 11%, Fantasy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A queer-inclusive, fantasy-themed JRPG that emphasizes exploration and turn-based combat.

In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.5%, RPG 17.8%, Magic 15.3%, Indie 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that focuses on creative magic usage and exploration.

A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, RPG 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Story Rich 8.7%

Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!

Why similar: JRPG 18.1%, RPG 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Fantasy 10.9%, Indie 10.7%

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: Female Protagonist 18.9%, JRPG 18.3%, RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based 14.2%, Fantasy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG that uses time-manipulation mechanics to add depth to its turn-based 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: Female Protagonist 32.4%, RPG 28%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.4%, Fantasy 8.6%, Magic 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG featuring a female protagonist and a grid-based combat system.

Oaken, a turn-based tactical roguelike set in the spirit inhabited world. Explore the Great Oak, gather allies and trinkets, learn to use the positioning for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards. Wake the spirits and save the Oak!

Why similar: Turn-Based 30.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 25%, RPG 19.3%, Fantasy 13.7%, Magic 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based game that uses card-battler mechanics in a fantasy setting.

A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.

Why similar: RPG 20.2%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, JRPG 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, indie RPG Maker game that focuses on a female protagonist and unique combat.

In this turn-based RPG you'll embark on the journey of becoming a Magical Girl cosplayer! But don't let this journey fool you, because this is not just roleplaying: your costumes will give you real life powers, and the world's fate will be in your hands!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 27.9%, JRPG 15.5%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%

Alien monsters have invaded Earth! It's up to the Star Guardians, a dysfunctional group of heroines, to protect the planet and awkwardly save the day (yet again)! Fight evil with pixelated style, in this turn-based, choose-your-boss-path game made with just 8 colors!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.4%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, RPG 15.4%, JRPG 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Tower Song is a challenging turn-based RPG that rewards clever planning and decisive tactics in unrepeatable battles. Eldritch tower-borne beasts threaten to breach reality and overrun the capital of Qadam. Lead your chosen Mana Knight in this tightly plotted quest to push back the darkness.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.1%, Turn-Based 21.9%, JRPG 21.5%, RPG 20%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%

Viola: The Heroine's Melody is the musical Platformer/RPG! After failing at violin practice for the hundredth time, Viola becomes trapped inside her instrument's fantastical world. Join her adventure to find her way back home, aided by the diverse ensemble of friends she meets along the way.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.5%, JRPG 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!

Why similar: RPG 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%, Fantasy 18.2%, Indie 14.9%, Cute 11.1%

Earthlock is an indie developed, adventure RPG inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, with a fresh take on turn based combat and character progression.

Why similar: RPG 32.6%, Turn-Based 15.2%, JRPG 13%, Indie 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10%

A party of goblins, granted magic by an ancient spirit, wanders the archipelago, fighting back the terrible Fog. Wield elemental power with wild repercussions in this open-world tactics RPG.

Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 34.9%, RPG 25.8%, Fantasy 17.4%, Magic 16%, Singleplayer 5.9%

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: RPG 23.2%, JRPG 22.1%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Story Rich 10.3%

Iron Danger is a tactical combat puzzler with a unique time manipulation mechanic. A never before seen combination that blends the tactical depth of turn-based games with the exciting action of real-time games.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.4%, RPG 17.5%, Isometric 12.1%, Story Rich 11.2%

Masquerada is a single-player tactical RPG set in a Renaissance-inspired city of magic, where real-time combat can be paused to set up elemental combos powered by Venetian-styled masks. Come for gorgeous hand-drawn art; stay for the rich lore & a thoughtful, fully-voiced tale of intrigue & tragedy.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 33.2%, RPG 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Isometric 11.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

Enter the magical world of Tangledeep, a beautifully polished dungeon crawler inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs! Colorful characters, a unique job system, tons of skills, items, and diverse environments with deep, turn-based roguelike gameplay. A different adventure every time you play!

Why similar: Turn-Based 23.1%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, RPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.

Why similar: RPG 25%, JRPG 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Fantasy 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.

Why similar: RPG 20.3%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, JRPG 19.1%, Story Rich 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Gales of Nayeli is a Grid-Based Strategy RPG featuring 40+ playable characters. Follow Nayeli as she travels across Iuven on her way to face the tyrant, Bloodlust. Along the way, she will meet victims of Bloodlust’s reign lead the last charge against a darkness that echoes across time and space.

Why similar: RPG 23.1%, LGBTQ+ 22.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Fantasy 9.5%

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.

Why similar: RPG 36%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, LGBTQ+ 12.8%, Story Rich 11.2%, Indie 10.3%

An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!

Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Turn-Based 21.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16%, Indie 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%

A 2D narrative-focused strategic RPG with visual novel elements. You play as Willow Wisp, a campfire spirit who guides a group of amateur adventurers in harnessing the warm magic of self love to fend off the Frost that surrounds them.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 50.9%, RPG 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Magic 4.2%

Beneath the streets of London, an angry mouse seeks revenge against the god who stole his tail. An epic RPG of miniature proportions!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.4%, RPG 18.7%, JRPG 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Fantasy 8.5%

Tales Across Time is a story-driven RPG experience from the creator of 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey. It uses the classic short-story format to tell the tale of three different characters...

Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Indie 12.5%, Turn-Based 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.1%, JRPG 22.1%, RPG 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Fantasy 9.7%

Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.

Why similar: JRPG 23.6%, RPG 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Story Rich 13%, Fantasy 9.7%

Dive into a dark world where monsters rule and make pacts with them to defeat an evil young woman seeking power. Hunt, battle, tame and breed monsters to create your own legacy. Together with your monsters, you can restore the balance to Crown Island.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.4%, JRPG 18.4%, RPG 16.7%, Story Rich 9%, Fantasy 8.7%

Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!

Why similar: RPG 17.8%, Female Protagonist 17%, JRPG 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%

Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.

Why similar: RPG 33.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 25.6%, Magic 16.3%, Story Rich 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

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: Great Soundtrack 24.6%, RPG 20.2%, JRPG 18.4%, Story Rich 17.9%, Fantasy 12.9%

Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.

Why similar: RPG 29.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.4%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Fantasy 10.5%, Indie 7.1%

Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)

Why similar: RPG 34.7%, Turn-Based 18.4%, Isometric 12.6%, Fantasy 10.4%, Indie 10.2%