- #1 Cosmic Star Heroine
97% matchVery Positive89% of 1,048 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Indie 47.6%, RPG 42.4%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a polished, high-quality sci-fi RPG experience with turn-based combat that mirrors the ambition of Incitement 3.
- #2 City of Chains
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 343 reviews2015
Dev: Astronomic GamesPub: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
City of Chains is a dark sci-fi RPG set in a dystopian city. Take control of a small group of escaped fugitives and lead them to their freedom. Decide whether to fight head on or to avoid combat, to help others or to go your own way, to show mercy or to kill. Your actions could affect the fate of the city.
Why similar: Indie 54.9%, RPGMaker 32.5% ★, RPG 8.7%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar dystopian atmosphere and RPGMaker-based structure that fans of Incitement 3 will find familiar.
- #3 Outrage
96% matchMixed61% of 172 reviews2016
Dev: Astronomic GamesPub: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Outrage is a short cyberpunk dungeon crawler. You manage a team of vigilantes and must undertake various missions in the city to strengthen your team and your cause in order to bring a powerful enemy to justice.
Why similar: Indie 58.4%, RPGMaker 29.8% ★, RPG 7.9%, Adventure 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A strong cyberpunk-themed RPGMaker title that mirrors the dystopian tone and indie spirit of the seed game.
- #4 Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
94% matchVery Positive89% of 6,565 reviews2014
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!
Why similar: RPG 63.5%, Indie 27.8%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a definitive dystopian cyberpunk RPG experience with deep narrative choices and a rich, atmospheric setting.
- #5 Data Hacker: Reboot
95% matchMixed60% of 228 reviews2015
Dev: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Time, Space and Parallel Universes collapse and merge, tethered to threads of reality and sustained by a paradoxical power source. Nothing is impossible - it is time to become a Data Hacker.
Why similar: Indie 85.3%, RPGMaker 10.2% ★, RPG 3.1%, Adventure 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes the RPGMaker engine to deliver a sci-fi narrative that aligns perfectly with the aesthetic of Incitement 3.
- #6 Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
94% matchVery Positive87% of 4,836 reviews2015
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition is the capstone title in Harebrained Schemes' Shadowrun series - and now includes the all-new, 6+ hr Shadows of Hong Kong Bonus Campaign. Experience the most impressive Shadowrun RPG yet, hailed as one of the best cRPG / strategy games of 2015!
Why similar: RPG 59.3%, Indie 30.6%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title excels at building a compelling, gritty sci-fi world through character-driven storytelling.
- #7 Citizen Sleeper
91% matchVery Positive92% of 10,481 reviews2022
Dev: Jump Over The AgePub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.
Why similar: Indie 47.2%, RPG 37.6%, Adventure 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deeply immersive dystopian sci-fi narrative that emphasizes the personal stakes of living in a futuristic society.
- #8 Machine Made: Rebirth
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2017
Dev: Proteus StudiosPub: Sometimes You
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Machine Made: Rebirth is a classic fantasy/sci-fi RPG, you will play as Tibby, an angelic girl lost in a world of advanced technology, magic and corruption. Having lost her memories, Tibby must find a way to rediscover her history and her true self to overthrow the evil Machine God that threatens the world.
Why similar: RPGMaker 44.5% ★, Indie 40.4%, RPG 15%
Why You'll Like It: This RPGMaker project leans heavily into sci-fi themes and character customization, making it a direct thematic sibling.
- #9 The Greater Good
92% matchVery Positive91% of 109 reviews2018
Dev: Sam Enright
Windows
The Greater Good is a stylized homage to classic turn-based RPGs. Comes complete with an epic story, optional superbosses, world map, NEW GAME+, and more. Unique graphics and a kickin' soundtrack make it look and sound like no other game.
Why similar: Indie 51%, RPG 32.8%, Adventure 16.3%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that shares the retro-inspired charm and focus on a grand, sweeping narrative.
- #10 Gemini Rue
90% matchVery Positive88% of 1,884 reviews2011
Dev: Joshua NuernbergerPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.
Why similar: Indie 60.8%, Adventure 39.2%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential cyberpunk adventure that excels at building a moody, dystopian atmosphere through its pixel art.
- #11 3 Stars of Destiny
91% matchMixed59% of 248 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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: RPGMaker 60% ★, Indie 17.9%, RPG 16.6%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPGMaker adventure that provides a sprawling world and traditional turn-based mechanics.
- #12 UnderRail
89% matchVery Positive86% of 7,229 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPG 59%, Indie 36%, Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, isometric RPG set in a post-apocalyptic dystopian world that rewards exploration and strategic character building.
- #13 Atonement: Scourge of Time
89% matchMixed69% of 399 reviews2015
Dev: Astronomic GamesPub: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The last king was killed over 400 years ago and the global rule of the land ceased to exist. The Vindicator is coming. ~a decadent, dark fantasy world with a new take on the concepts of Angels and Demons!
Why similar: Indie 81.2%, RPGMaker 12.6% ★, RPG 4.3%, Adventure 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that features a complex, dark narrative and exploration elements similar to the seed game.
- #14 Technobabylon
88% matchVery Positive94% of 1,635 reviews2015
Dev: Technocrat GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.
Why similar: Indie 63.6%, Adventure 36.4%
Why You'll Like It: This adventure game captures the essence of a high-tech, dystopian future with a focus on deep, multi-layered storytelling.
- #15 Anachronox
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 638 reviews2013
Dev: Ion StormPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Join Sylvester "Sly" Boots and Stiletto Anyway as they trek across six bizarre planets investigating a galaxy-crushing mystery, searching for artefacts from an extinct alien race and unlocking the secrets of a powerful, advanced technology. It's your turn. PICK YOUR POISON.
Why similar: RPG 89.3%, Adventure 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi RPG that balances humor and epic scale, echoing the adventurous spirit found in Incitement 3.
- #16 Megamagic: Wizards of the Neon Age
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: BeautiFun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Prepare to delve into a fascinating world where the forces of technology and magic are embroiled in a vicious struggle! Blurring the lines between the RPG and strategy genres, Megamagic recaptures the unmistakable flavour of the 80s in a game magnified by the incredible music by Mitch Murder.
Why similar: Indie 50%, RPG 33.1%, Adventure 16.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends a vibrant neon aesthetic with RPG mechanics, offering a unique take on futuristic fantasy.
- #17 Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
86% matchMixed58% of 507 reviews2017
Dev: EnigamiPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Shiness is an Action-RPG developed by indie development studio Enigami, which will let you travel in a captivating universe doomed to destruction ever since the fragmentation of the planet Mahera...
Why similar: RPG 44%, Indie 35.7%, Adventure 20.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features a rich, imaginative world and a focus on character-driven adventure.
- #18 Eredia: The Diary of Heroes
85% matchVery Positive85% of 60 reviews2018
Dev: Potatobrain Games
Windows
A dark fantasy non-linear JRPG with innovative new concepts. Eredia is set in an open world where you assume the role of a hunter trying to make the most of his opportunities in a war-ravaged world.
Why similar: RPGMaker 36.6% ★, Indie 31.6%, RPG 20.8%, Adventure 11%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a classic RPG experience with a focus on party-based adventure and exploration.
- #19 StarCrawlers
84% matchVery Positive83% of 899 reviews2017
Dev: Juggernaut Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
StarCrawlers is a modern take on a classic cRPG dungeon crawler set in a gritty spacepunk universe. Build a crew of renegade adventurers on the fringes of space, taking jobs from megacorps to hunt bounties, sabotage rivals and conduct corporate espionage.
Why similar: Indie 45.9%, RPG 42.7%, Adventure 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that leans into sci-fi themes and provides deep, turn-based combat in a futuristic setting.
- #20 Avernum 3: Ruined World
83% matchVery Positive84% of 335 reviews2018
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!
Why similar: Indie 47%, RPG 37.8%, Adventure 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, isometric RPG that provides a massive, reactive world for players to explore and save.
- #21 Asguaard
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 121 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ready for a huge adventure? Welcome to the magical world of Asguaard, and delve into an RPG that can span over 100 hours! Dwarves in the cold region of Roya believe that only a human with a soul can overcome the dreaded Thanatos and its Pandora Box... are you this one?
Why similar: Indie 47.4%, RPG 37.1%, Adventure 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sprawling RPGMaker adventure that focuses on epic storytelling and world-building.
- #22 Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri
82% matchVery Positive88% of 1,348 reviews2015
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Captain Gail Pilgrim has been flying starships since she was a kid, ferrying passengers between planets and space stations across the galaxy. She has no reason to expect that this latest trip to Alpha Centauri will be anything special, even if her passengers are a little more diverse than usual....
Why similar: Adventure 70.7%, Indie 25.5%, RPG 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RPGMaker title that focuses on space exploration and narrative progression in a futuristic setting.
- #23 LISA: The Painful
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 15,158 reviews2014
Dev: Dingaling ProductionsPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The miserable journey of a broken man...
Why similar: Indie 48.5%, RPG 35.5%, Adventure 16%
Why You'll Like It: This indie RPG offers a dark, dystopian world with a unique tone and deep, emotional storytelling.
- #24 Invasion: Brain Craving
82% matchMixed45% of 350 reviews2016
Dev: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
It's the zombie-slaying survival game with JRPG elements you didn't know you wanted! Get swarmed by zombies in active-time battles, search for other survivors, eat and most importantly: SURVIVE!
Why similar: Indie 58.9%, RPGMaker 27.1% ★, RPG 9.4%, Adventure 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that combines strategic elements with a sci-fi premise similar to the seed game.
- #25 The Endless Empty
79% matchVery Positive97% of 318 reviews2018
Dev: Erik Sheader-Smith
Windows
A surreal post-life adventure
Why similar: Indie 49.8%, RPG 33.8%, Adventure 16.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that uses the RPGMaker engine to explore surreal and introspective themes within a unique world.
- #26 Stellar Tactics
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,731 reviews2026
Dev: Don WilkinsPub: Maverick Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A Sci-Fi role-playing game featuring turn-based ground combat, space exploration, deep character customization and a massive living universe with thousands of star systems. Equip your ships with the best equipment you can find, gather a powerful crew of mercenaries and set out into the void!
Why similar: RPG 75.5%, Adventure 24.5%
- #27 DashBored
80% matchVery Positive81% of 350 reviews2016
Dev: Fading Club
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Enter a bizarre and idiosyncratic world! Adventure into the unknown, and defeat horrid monsters! A story of Love, Loss, and the end of the Multiverse.
Why similar: RPGMaker 43.2% ★, Indie 28%, RPG 19.5%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric indie RPG that emphasizes exploration and a distinct, moody narrative style.
- #28 Data Hacker: Corruption
81% matchMixed50% of 157 reviews2014
Dev: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
What if there were virtual realms that exist just beyond our reach? What if an online game became the bridge? The worlds are changing rapidly, with each side vying for a position that will secure their realm's future. In the coming war, on which side do you stand?
Why similar: Indie 82.7%, RPGMaker 11.8% ★, RPG 3.9%, Adventure 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct companion to the Data Hacker series that continues the sci-fi RPGMaker tradition.
- #29 Forever Home
78% matchVery Positive92% of 186 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Blade Games
Windows
Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack.
Why similar: RPGMaker 41.6% ★, Indie 28.6%, RPG 19.9%, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that focuses on character relationships and narrative-driven exploration in a retro style.
- #30 Avadon 3: The Warborn
79% matchVery Positive91% of 133 reviews2016
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.
Why similar: Indie 47.7%, RPG 37.9%, Adventure 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy RPG that features a complex political landscape and a focus on narrative consequences.
- #31 STARBITES
70% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: IKINAGAMESPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Join Lukida and her allies as they uncover the truth beneath the sands of Bitter! In this turn-based Sci-Fi RPG, you'll upgrade your Motorbot, utilize the unique Driver's High mechanic, and try to escape a desert planet!
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #32 Pesterquest
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,564 reviews2019
Dev: What Pumpkin Games, Inc.Pub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Embark on a quest of epic importance in Pesterquest, a grimsical episodic visual novel adventure set in the darkly funny Homestuck / Hiveswap universe, created by American author and artist Andrew Hussie.
Why similar: Indie 52.7%, RPG 29.8%, Adventure 17.5%
- #33 Beyond Galaxyland
69% matchVery Positive87% of 370 reviews2024
Dev: Sam EnrightPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Beyond Galaxyland is a thrilling adventure-RPG combining cosmic exploration, strategic turn-based combat, and epic boss battle events across a vast solar system. Join Doug and his gun-toting guinea pig on an exhilarating quest to save Earth, itself.
Why similar: Indie 41.6%, RPG 39.1%, Adventure 19.3%
- #34 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 164 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The most non-Japanese jRPG of the decade! Epic Quest is an action-packed adventure featuring over a dozen classic and rich environments, 5 playable characters and a plethora of skills, spells and Limit Breaks. A must-have for fans of the SNES Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger!
Why similar: RPGMaker 59.6% ★, Indie 19.3%, RPG 14.7%, Adventure 6.3%
- #35 8-Bit Adventures 2
71% matchVery Positive96% of 312 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Why similar: RPG 43.8%, Indie 38.5%, Adventure 17.7%
- #36 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
73% 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: RPG 74.3%, Adventure 25.7%
- #37 Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3
71% matchVery Positive87% of 462 reviews2022
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #38 Undefeated
77% matchVery Positive81% of 182 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
16-bit RPG magic is back! Can you stop the Wastelands from spreading and overtaking the world? Play as Marcus, Bastien and Fela, 3 army conscripts with little liking for their new life, yet who find themselves engulfed in a mystery that could very well cause the demise of their nation.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.1% ★, Indie 21.7%, RPG 15.5%, Adventure 4.7%
- #39 Storm Of Spears RPG
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 603 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: RPG 50.5%, Indie 34.1%, Adventure 15.4%
- #40 STAR-BOX: RPG Adventures in Space
78% matchMixed50% of 86 reviews2015
Dev: Michael FlynnPub: FlynnFour Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%
STAR-BOX – RPG Adventures in Space!Strap on your gravity boots, power up your laser, and climb aboard your spaceship for a retro-styled, RPG-jaunt into the unknown!Travel an open-world, sandbox universe where you are the architect of your own story.
Why similar: Indie 50.3%, RPG 34.2%, Adventure 15.5%
Why You'll Like It: A space-faring RPGMaker title that focuses on exploration and simulation in a futuristic setting.
- #41 Transistor
74% matchVery Positive94% of 31,249 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: Indie 64.8%, RPG 28%, Adventure 7.2%
- #42 Beyond Mankind: The Awakening
74% matchMixed45% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: Brytenwalda
Windows · Linux
Beyond Mankind: The Awakening is an indie old school type RPG taking place in a post-apocalyptic world. The game sports a mature and deep narrative, rich exploration, tense combat, and immersive RPG mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 73.5%, Adventure 26.5%
- #43 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
62% 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: RPG 55.1%, Indie 24.5%, Adventure 20.4%
- #44 Data Hacker: Initiation
76% matchMixed64% of 289 reviews2014
Dev: New Reality Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Data Hacker: Initiation sets the stage for the Datastream saga; an epic series of tales revolving around the possibility of virtual realms existing beyond our current reach. Once the bridge is crafted, everything will change.
Why similar: RPG 71.6%, RPGMaker 18% ★, Indie 8.1%, Adventure 2.3%
- #45 The Mercury Man
72% matchVery Positive83% of 594 reviews2018
Dev: Mehsoft
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The Mercury Man is an isometric game in the action genre with some adventure elements. It is set in the far grim dark future of its unique sci-fi world.
Why similar: Indie 60.7%, RPG 20.1%, Adventure 19.2%
- #46 Rise of the Third Power
68% matchVery Positive88% of 593 reviews2022
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
On the eve of history's greatest war, eight unlikely heroes rise to challenge an empire and change the fate of a continent. Rise of the Third Power is a story-driven RPG of political intrigue, sacrifice, and revolution.
Why similar: RPG 61.9%, Indie 38.1%
- #47 Project "Fire"
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2016
Dev: Distant AlliancePub: ElvenNeko
Windows
Welcome to "Project Fire" - free adventure\role-playing game! This game is for the people who love good stories, fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk universes, and tactical combat in jrpg style. And yes, it's free for everyone, and let no one be left behind!
Why similar: RPGMaker 55.2% ★, Indie 20.6%, RPG 15.8%, Adventure 8.4%
- #48 GENIUS VS ANTICHRIST 1
67% matchVery Positive95% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: WFG STUDIO
Windows
An amazing adventure game . Sometimes as a RPG and Science game aswell .
Why similar: Indie 45%, RPG 33.7%, Adventure 21.3%
- #49 Draw a Stickman: EPIC 3
71% matchMixed52% of 221 reviews2020
Dev: Pocket PinataPub: Hitcents
Windows
Your creativity will be maximized in the all-new Draw a Stickman: EPIC 3! Embark upon an exhilarating new adventure to defeat the Corruption: solve fun puzzles, outsmart crafty monsters, and discover an all-new world! So grab your freshly penciled Hero—it’s time to be EPIC!
Why similar: Indie 73.4%, Adventure 26.6%
- #50 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
68% matchVery Positive91% of 3,247 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.3 hrsMean: 68.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Why similar: RPG 93.4%, Adventure 6.6%
- #51 Within the Cosmos
64% matchMixed45% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: debdev
Windows
Within the Cosmos is a sci-fi RPG. After awakening in a secluded star system, you soon discover a fractured human society grappling with an emerging android threat. Explore planets, uncover mysteries, and navigate differing philosophies. Your choices will shape how the story unfolds.
Why similar: RPG 78.3%, Adventure 21.7%
- #52 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: Denneko YuugiPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Join Cram, Cronos, Retla, and Esty as they discover the secrets behind the great ruins that lie beneath their feet in this combo-based, action packed indie RPG!
Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Indie 40.5%, Adventure 17%
- #53 Epics of Distant Realm: Holy Return
66% matchVery Positive84% of 219 reviews2022
Dev: Emir SuleimanPub: ChronoVision
Windows
Epics Of Distant Realm: Holy Return is a Turn-Based Combat and Story Sci-Fi game that delves into the mythologies of the universe, the terminal of the universe, the Planet of Destiny.
Why similar: RPG 65.5%, Adventure 34.5%
- #54 Fourmiworld
59% matchVery Positive97% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: CZDOOM
Windows · Linux
Carve your own path through Fourmiworld - an "open-world-ant-farm-metroidvania". Play as an interdimensional urban explorer girl, collect Gamut to unlock new abilities, and discover the sights, plights, & soundbites of a surreal alien dimension.
Why similar: Indie 73.9%, Adventure 26.1%
- #55 Labyronia RPG 2
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 705 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia.
Why similar: RPGMaker 70.3% ★, Indie 13.5%, RPG 11.4%, Adventure 4.9%
- #56 Alpha Kimori™ 1
70% matchMixed59% of 223 reviews2014
Dev: Sherman3D
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Alpha Kimori™ Great Doubt™ Episode One is the first of a trilogy of bright and colorful Japanese Anime inspired story-driven episodic 2D Role Playing Games, which feature an intricate action-adventure epic story with a delightful mix of sci-fi and fantasy elements.
Why similar: RPGMaker 60.1% ★, Indie 18.2%, RPG 16.7%, Adventure 5%
- #57 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
60% matchVery Positive94% of 1,230 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 69.9 hrsMean: 82.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Three different legends are about to unfold! Determine the fates of Rean Schwarzer, Lloyd Bannings, and the mysterious “C” in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #58 Progress Racer RPG
57% matchVery Positive95% of 131 reviews2025
Dev: Cameron LadjevardiPub: David Elliot
Windows
An incremental game with meta-unveiling secrets and a bangin' soundtrack. Race along an obstacle-ridden track to gain resources, then spend them to level up and purchase upgrades. Drive to reunite with your true love- if the entire world doesn't fall apart before then...
Why similar: RPG 51.4%, Indie 48.6%