- #1 Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
97% matchVery Positive85% of 272 reviews2024
Dev: MoonanaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
In a silent world where music is outlawed, play as a singer to shatter the strings of fate and sing the melody of freedom in this unforgiving Turn Based Rhythm JRPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.2%, Cyberpunk 15%, JRPG 14%, Dystopian 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A perfect thematic match that combines cyberpunk aesthetics with rhythm-based turn-based combat.
- #2 Soul Hackers 2
96% matchMixed66% of 3,246 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.
Why similar: JRPG 25.3%, Cyberpunk 22.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-budget cyberpunk JRPG that shares the same focus on futuristic urban exploration and turn-based battles.
- #3 Chained Echoes
95% matchVery Positive89% of 7,860 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 32.6%, JRPG 22.2%, RPG 11.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of the JRPG genre that features stunning pixel art and a sophisticated turn-based combat system.
- #4 Cosmic Star Heroine
96% matchVery Positive89% of 1,029 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.8 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: JRPG 33.7%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Cyberpunk 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi JRPG that mirrors the fast-paced, tactical turn-based combat found in Jack Move.
- #5 SOULVARS
94% matchVery Positive83% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: ginolaboPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Get ready to ignite your SOUL! SOULVARS is a pixel art, turn-based deckbuilding RPG inspired by classic JRPGs with a modern twist. Unravel a dark conspiracy as your party of Soulbearers faces off against invading Dominators in dynamic, action-packed battles.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.9%, JRPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Character Customization 8.9%, Anime 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct cyberpunk aesthetic paired with a unique deck-building combat system that feels like a natural evolution of hacking mechanics.
- #6 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
94% matchVery Positive87% of 7,332 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 35%, JRPG 24.8%, Turn-Based 20.2%, RPG 15.1%, Story Rich 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers highly polished turn-based combat with a strong visual style that appeals to fans of modern JRPGs.
- #7 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
93% matchVery Positive92% of 948 reviews2019
Dev: Moonana
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 26.4%, JRPG 19.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, RPG 8.3%, Anime 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel art JRPG featuring a strong female protagonist and engaging, timing-based turn-based combat.
- #8 Shadowrun Returns
92% matchVery Positive88% of 13,607 reviews2013
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 36%, Cyberpunk 35.2%, RPG 12.2%, Sci-fi 6.2%, Dystopian 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based tactical RPG that perfectly captures the gritty, high-tech cyberpunk atmosphere.
- #9 ANNO: Mutationem
91% matchVery Positive81% of 6,531 reviews2022
Dev: ThinkingStars
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 31.6%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Anime 9.8%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a cyberpunk setting with a focus on a female protagonist in a visually striking world.
- #10 LunarLux
91% matchVery Positive95% of 432 reviews2023
Dev: CosmicNobab GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!
Why similar: JRPG 21%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Anime 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi JRPG with beautiful pixel art and a female protagonist that captures the same adventurous spirit.
- #11 Transistor
89% matchVery Positive94% of 31,123 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: Cyberpunk 36.4%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Story Rich 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential cyberpunk experience with a unique tactical combat system and a strong female lead.
- #12 Orangeblood
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 384 reviews2020
Dev: Grayfax SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
"WELCOME TO NEW KOZA" It's the end of the 20th century, on a historic timeline different from that which we know. A manmade island off the coast of Okinawa is humming with a dirty, exotic vibe - and it's awesome!
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.4%, Cyberpunk 17.8%, JRPG 17.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Anime 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk JRPG with a distinct, colorful aesthetic and turn-based battles that feel very similar to Jack Move.
- #13 CrossCode
89% matchVery Positive93% of 17,943 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, JRPG 16.1%, RPG 10.4%, Cyberpunk 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features stunning pixel art and deep RPG mechanics that will satisfy fans of high-quality indie JRPGs.
- #14 Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,846 reviews2025
Dev: Trese Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.7%, Cyberpunk 21.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Character Customization 10.6%, Party-Based RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides tactical turn-based cyberpunk combat that emphasizes squad management and hacking.
- #15 HeistGeist
86% matchVery Positive97% of 143 reviews2024
Dev: Doublequote Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get in, get the goods, get out. What could possibly go wrong? In this single-player, story-driven cyberpunk RPG, play as Alexandra - a street-smart thief on the run after a failed heist. Put together a team of unusual allies, pull off thrilling heists, and fight and hack using your deck of cards.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.6%, Cyberpunk 19.3%, Hacking 13.8% ★, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk card-battler that focuses on hacking and turn-based strategy in a futuristic setting.
- #16 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
88% matchVery Positive94% of 2,273 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 26.4%, JRPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Anime 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic JRPG feel with updated pixel art and a focus on exploration.
- #17 Pixel Noir
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: SWDTech Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.5%, JRPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Party-Based RPG 7%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-inspired detective RPG that utilizes a retro pixel art style to tell a gritty story.
- #18 Quartet
84% matchVery Positive97% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Anime 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An indie JRPG with turn-based combat and a lore-rich world that feels like a classic genre entry.
- #19 Citizen Sleeper
84% matchVery Positive93% of 10,020 reviews2022
Dev: Jump Over The AgePub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.4 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: Cyberpunk 32.3%, Dystopian 26.8%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric cyberpunk narrative RPG that excels at world-building and character development.
- #20 Dex
85% matchVery Positive87% of 3,503 reviews2015
Dev: Dreadlocks Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dex is a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk RPG with a focus on exploration and non-linear gameplay.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 48.2%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, RPG 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Story Rich 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world cyberpunk RPG that features a female protagonist and a focus on hacking and stealth.
- #21 Wander Stars
81% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2025
Dev: Paper Castle GamesPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
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 29.5%, JRPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Anime 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG with an anime aesthetic and roguelite elements that keep the gameplay fresh.
- #22 Cris Tales
83% matchMixed65% of 540 reviews2021
Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 23.4%, Turn-Based 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Anime 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based JRPG with a unique art style and time-manipulation mechanics that add depth to the combat.
- #23 Ikenfell
82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,237 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Ray GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 23.7%, JRPG 17.3%, Female Protagonist 17%, RPG 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming turn-based RPG featuring a female protagonist and a unique, timing-based combat system.
- #24 Light Fairytale Episode 1
82% matchVery Positive82% of 261 reviews2019
Dev: miyu.works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A turn-based JRPG series featuring a modern presentation with a classic core. Episode 1 is the start of the adventure. Play as Haru and his childhood friend Kuroko as they defy an evil empire in the underground 'Lower City'.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.1%, JRPG 20.3%, Cyberpunk 18.1%, Anime 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An indie JRPG that captures the classic turn-based feel and anime aesthetic of 90s-era games.
- #25 The Last Spell
79% matchVery Positive91% of 13,289 reviews2023
Dev: Ishtar GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.3%, Turn-Based Combat 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, RPG 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features tactical turn-based combat with a dark, pixelated aesthetic that rewards strategic planning.
- #26 Midnight Protocol
81% matchVery Positive86% of 446 reviews2021
Dev: LuGus StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Midnight Protocol is a tactical narrative-driven RPG with unique keyboard-only controls. Hack into servers, beat security systems and discover encrypted secrets while you try to find answers to why and how you got doxxed.
Why similar: Hacking 61.6% ★, Story Rich 13.3%, Sci-fi 10.7%, RPG 6.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hacking-focused game that captures the digital, high-stakes aesthetic of the cyberpunk genre.
- #27 Manafinder
80% matchVery Positive95% of 88 reviews2022
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows · Mac
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: JRPG 27.3%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, RPG 9.1%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused JRPG with a female protagonist and a strong emphasis on character growth.
- #28 Sea of Stars
78% matchVery Positive89% of 14,463 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 28.3%, Turn-Based Combat 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Party-Based RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern turn-based RPG that sets the gold standard for breathtaking pixel art and engaging combat.
- #29 Heroines of Swords & Spells
79% matchVery Positive94% of 660 reviews2020
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.7%, JRPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Party-Based RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based JRPG that focuses on exploration and tactical turn-based combat.
- #30 Rise of the Third Power
78% matchVery Positive89% of 568 reviews2022
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history.
Why similar: JRPG 24%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Character Customization 10.3%, Anime 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired JRPG with a strong narrative focus and a party-based combat system.
- #31 Frameland: A Binary Tale
77% matchVery Positive98% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Team Frameland
Windows · Mac
A turn-based retro-inspired RPG you can complete over the weekend. Perfect your timing in combat, uncover secrets, and interact with a rich world and its characters in a gripping story told from two perspectives.
Why similar: JRPG 28%, Turn-Based Combat 19.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%, RPG 8.2%
- #32 Tower Song
76% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: OI Games
Windows · Mac
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: Turn-Based 20.3%, JRPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Character Customization 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
- #33 Axial Disc 1
76% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Sawyer FriendPub: Gem Games
Windows
A modern turn-based deckbuilding JRPG involving party synergy for attacks that features unique pixel art and chiptune music!
Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Character Customization 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Anime 8.7%
- #34 Zoeti
75% matchMixed64% of 508 reviews2023
Dev: Dusklight CO., LTD.Pub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Zoeti is a turn-based roguelite that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land.
Why similar: Turn-Based 46.8%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Story Rich 8.5%, 2D 4.6%
- #35 8-Bit Adventures 2
72% matchVery Positive95% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 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: Turn-Based 28%, JRPG 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Party-Based RPG 7.4%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #36 The Tenth Line
75% matchVery Positive83% of 151 reviews2017
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A console-style RPG featuring a colorful cast of characters, unique battle and level-up systems, quick 2D platforming action, and an original, fantastical story about friendship, faith, and finding your place in the world.
Why similar: JRPG 24.2%, Turn-Based 22.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #37 Heroes of Spyria
73% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
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 35.7%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, RPG 11.8%, Story Rich 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #38 Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
74% matchVery Positive89% of 6,518 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: Turn-Based 36.4%, Cyberpunk 33.7%, RPG 10.3%, Sci-fi 6%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #39 Chaos Chain
73% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: Corrosive Studios LLC
Windows
A dark cyberpunk RPG in a bleak dystopian future. Become a "freelancer" in the heart of Slade City, a sprawling urban nightmare of grimy asphalt and broken dreams where crime and disorder run rampant. - Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.9%, Hacking 16.4% ★, Dystopian 14.6%, Character Customization 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
- #40 Astria Ascending
74% matchMixed54% of 354 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.
Why similar: JRPG 45.8%, RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, 2D 6.9%
- #41 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,197 reviews2023
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!
Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 23.4%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Party-Based RPG 8.5%, RPG 8.2%
- #42 Didnapper 2
71% matchVery Positive96% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: DID Games
Windows · Mac
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: JRPG 24.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Anime 11.2%, Party-Based RPG 9%
- #43 Eastward
70% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: JRPG 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Story Rich 13.6%, RPG 10.2%
- #44 Millennium - A New Hope
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 446 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 24.4%, Turn-Based 23.6%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Story Rich 8.1%, Anime 7.9%
- #45 Edge Of Eternity
71% matchMixed70% of 3,987 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.7 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: Turn-Based 27.3%, JRPG 23.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, Anime 9.2%, Story Rich 8%
- #46 You Are NOT Bunnygirl
67% matchVery Positive97% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: (Just)JordanPub: Jordan Peloquin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guide Bunnygirl through a lab of malfunctioning robots in this RPG about self-care! Learn how to weaponize her emotions in combat and meet unhinged robots who seem to know more about her than she does. Can you protect Bunnygirl? And...who is she, anyway??
Why similar: Turn-Based 28%, JRPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #47 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,497 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 35%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, RPG 10%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Anime 8.5%
- #48 False Skies
69% matchVery Positive91% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Feenicks
Windows · Linux
Create a party, layer on new classes, and uncover the mystery behind the seeming reappearance of a long-gone city in this classicly-styled RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 26.3%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Character Customization 16%, Party-Based RPG 9.2%, Sci-fi 9%
- #49 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
68% matchVery Positive94% of 9,707 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.5%, JRPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Party-Based RPG 6.9%
- #50 Neon Blood
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: ChaoticBrain StudiosPub: Meridiem Games
Windows
Viridis, year 2053. Growing inequality drives Bright City and Blind City further and further apart until idealistic detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this fast-paced cyberpunk adventure.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 24.5%, JRPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #51 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
67% matchVery Positive80% of 2,143 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, RPG 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Story Rich 10%
- #52 Blade Assault
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,299 reviews2022
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 55.4%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Sci-fi 12.6%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #53 Artis Impact
65% matchVery Positive85% of 2,514 reviews2025
Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 30.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Story Rich 10%
- #54 Beyond Galaxyland
66% matchVery Positive88% of 340 reviews2024
Dev: Sam EnrightPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 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: Cyberpunk 21.4%, JRPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%, RPG 6.8%
- #55 Storm Of Spears RPG
71% 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: Anime 26.3%, JRPG 19.4%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based 10.1%
- #56 Alphadia Genesis
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 133 reviews2015
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Alphadia Genesis chronicles an epic adventure with Fray and his investigative team from the Archleign Kingdom as they set out to solve a mysterious murder case in a nearby city. Immerse yourself in stunning 3D battles!
Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, Turn-Based 19.9%, RPG 17.8%, Anime 10%, Adventure 6.5%
- #57 Shadows of Adam
69% matchVery Positive89% of 261 reviews2017
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 55.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Turn-Based 12.5%, RPG 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #58 Dino Hazard: Chronos Blackout
66% matchVery Positive90% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: Bone Collectors
Windows · Linux
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A story-rich JRPG set in a dystopian future where you befriend dinosaur companions, face tough choices with heart and humor, and unlock multiple endings.
Why similar: JRPG 23%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%