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Essentures is inspired by the great games of the 90s and late 80s. You will experience a grand story driven adventure through 4 lore rich kingdoms wherein you can catch and collect mysterious creatures, using them as allies or weapons!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 16.4%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Collectathon 12%, JRPG 12%, Team-Based 9.4%

Axol's Quest is a short, turn-based fantasy RPG about a young axolotl on an epic quest to save the Land of Xochimilco from a dastardly demon king! Brotherly bonds, team attacks, and plenty of barrel puzzles await you in this endearing adventure...

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.1%, JRPG 17%, Team-Based 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Cartoony 6.8%

Legend of Moros is a retro-style RPG that focuses on the quest of Roland and his friends as they try to return to their homeland. But while they have a straightforward goal, adventures don't often end up that way...

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.8%, JRPG 18.2%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Linear 6.3%

Valkyrie Star: A Cacophony Choir, where four seasoned magical girls-now teachers-must juggle their everyday lives with the duty to battle evil. This unique JRPG offers a fresh take on the magical girl genre, showing characters who moved into adulthood while never abandoning their fight for justice.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.2%, JRPG 19.9%, Team-Based 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Exploration 6.6%

A story-rich indie RPG about Michael's quest to befriend a Bear Repeating.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.5%, JRPG 22.4%, RPG 10.2%, Cartoony 8.1%, Top-Down 6.2%

Arcanamals is a narrative-driven, turn-based RPG centered on exploration. Journey across two parallel worlds and restore balance to a corrupt world.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.6%, JRPG 27.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, RPG 8%

A vampire mage has acquired a magical relic with the power to enslave humanity. Are you brave enough to stop him?

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.7%, JRPG 17.9%, Strategy RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Story Rich 6%

Order from Caos 2 is an RPG with turn-based battles that tells the story of Thomas, a man who had his family murdered by the cruel Knight Asmodeus. Seek revenge in an epic adventure in Pixel Art. However, there's one detail that can change everything: your family may simply have never existed.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.3%, JRPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Collectathon 9.2%, Story Rich 7.9%

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: Party-Based RPG 27.3%, JRPG 27.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, RPG 11.7%, Anime 9%

Experience a fantastical take on the classic Arabian Nights tale! Using the classic ATB (Active Time Battle) combat system, six adventurers will travel across sand dunes and past colossal sandworms to uncover a treasure which may save their kingdom.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.3%, JRPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Top-Down 9%, Linear 8.2%

The Twin Gods is a turn-based JRPG where you play as a teenager, who's bad at magic, trying to find his missing father, Battle a confused turtle, fend off the town bully, socket shards into your gear, and combos abilities to smash enemies, which includes an angry god currently destroying the world.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.2%, JRPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, RPG 11.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 17.2%, Strategy RPG 9.9%, Anime 8.5%

Become a Legend in Jacob's Quest Anniversary Edition, a JRPG that anyone can pick up and play. Save the four crystals of the world and prevent a vile plot from unfolding. With epic battles and world progression, Jacob's Quest is the RPG of choice. Now remade from the ground up for modern gaming!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.7%, JRPG 18.4%, Action RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Linear 7.4%

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 19.3%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Anime 7.4%, Story Rich 7.1%

In a world haunted by echoes of ancient magic, young Lioren discovers a connection to reality-warping anomalies: Himself. Join him on a dangerous journey to discover the secrets of his connection to a rapidly destabilizing realm in a classic, story-driven JRPG - and decide the fate of the world!

Why similar: JRPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Party-Based RPG 11.6%, Anime 8.4%

Will you die and be free of pain? Or live and break the shackles of fate? Can two souls, bound by fate itself, sever the never-ending cycle of death? "ANAMESIS: memoria war" is a gorgeous 2D jRPG rich in story, heavy on action and steeped in deep characterization.

Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, RPG 11.4%, Story Rich 8.8%

Defeat your enemies with the power of love, friendship, and violent military aggression in Magellania, a hardcore tactics-RPG set in outer space.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22%, Strategy RPG 17.7%, JRPG 15.8%, Action RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%

A sequel that inherits the basic system of the previous Brave Dungeon from the Dark Witch series. You can play three different stories with their own systems and protagonists.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.1%, JRPG 25.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, RPG 13.3%, Anime 8.4%

The Last Root is a gripping top-down RPG about a young cactus named Rogi who must rescue her family from an oppressive empire that is attempting to take over the world.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.8%, Action RPG 14%, Team-Based 13.8%, Top-Down 8.1%, Exploration 7.6%

The flames of faith ignite Pando. Follow Sin-Nul on his path of self-discovery as he becomes entangled in a zealous prophecy. Will you be the flame that destroys the city, or the Ember that sets it ablaze?

Why similar: JRPG 24.6%, Party-Based RPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, Story Rich 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

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 18.6%, JRPG 18.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Linear 8.4%, Top-Down 7.2%

Join Hazel on a quest to uncover a mysterious treasure before other like-minded adventurers reach it first. The key to your victory lies in the mastery of timing-based RPG combat!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.2%, JRPG 22.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 6.7%

Dive into the magical realm of Lyhjem and help save the World Tree. In "Alveron" you take on the role of Valec, who is drawn from the human world into the world of the Alveri.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.8%, JRPG 16.3%, Team-Based 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Top-Down 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: Party-Based RPG 27.9%, JRPG 24.5%, Action RPG 14%, Story Rich 8.6%, RPG 7.4%

A Roguelike JRPG. Unlock classes, engage with a deep and finely-balanced battle system, explore 25 unique biomes, unlock 27 classes, and slowly earn power and knowledge. Every battle is a puzzle to be solved. How many generations of heroes will it take you to defeat evil? Perfect for the Steam Deck!

Why similar: JRPG 20.5%, Team-Based 16.7%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Strategy RPG 12.4%

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 23.7%, JRPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Anime 8%, Linear 6.8%

A fateful RPG involving a magical lady and a spirit of a man possessing a dog!

Why similar: JRPG 22.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Story Rich 8.3%, RPG 7.7%

Dive into the world of Besotted. A classic JRPG 2D-3D art style set in a fantasy world with 3 main protagonist. Each with their own deep back stories that's full of death, revenge, love, and destiny. Join the 3 as they team up together all with the same goal in mind.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 38.4%, JRPG 31.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, RPG 10%, Story Rich 0.9%

Daniel has grown up in the Thick Oak Forest for years, living with his mother and father. His father, Oliver, was drafted into war four years before the events of Collision. His father disappears just a few hours before coming home. Solve his murder in a beginner friendly, turn based RPG.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.3%, JRPG 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Top-Down 8.5%, Exploration 7.6%

Crawl through spaces you were not meant to see, make every move count, uncover a secret history, unite with age-old enemies, and change the future in this gameplay-focused JRPG.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.6%, JRPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Exploration 8.9%, RPG 7.7%

A turn-based RPG about a pair of demons fighting to overthrow an unjust regime. Battle through the crumbling remains of Hell, God's forgotten penal colony, on a quest to find the Apple of Enlightenment and bring justice to the wrongly damned.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.4%, JRPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, RPG 9.4%, Cartoony 6.5%

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 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, Party-Based RPG 10.1%, Linear 9.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

Create your character, pick your ally and assemble a powerful team of over 70 champions. Fight your way through the VR Arena and become the greatest champion of the entire universe.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.4%, JRPG 26.2%, Team-Based 18.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, RPG 9.1%

Humans live alongside creatures, each with different personalities, abilities, and moral codes. The invention of the DiscKid has changed life for everyone. Humans can copy creatures and use their power to help others and solve mysteries around the world.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.8%, Collectathon 16.2%, JRPG 15.3%, Team-Based 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%

OMNIFATE is a short little turn-based RPG with differences to tropes commonly used in its genre.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.3%, JRPG 23%, Cartoony 8.3%, Anime 7.9%, Top-Down 7.8%

In this Classic Turn RPG game. You will seek revenge for those that destroyed your homeland.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20%, JRPG 16.7%, Strategy RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Action RPG 10.2%

A terrible disease knowns as the Spread roams freely through the world of Terra. Moira and her family are the only survivors of their village, in her attempt to flee the sickness by going to a safe haven, she loses her husband, becoming the sole responsible for her children's safety and life.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.2%, JRPG 24.8%, RPG 11.8%, Anime 6.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%

Form a party of beautiful adventurers and build bonds to grow their power! Explore 20+ deadly floors and 15+ unique character classes in this cozy turn-based dungeon-crawling RPG.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.6%, JRPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Action RPG 9.8%, Exploration 5.9%

Protect the elf girl Llewl in a 1990s-inspired JRPG filled with action, mystery, and a diverse cast. Step into Sarah’s journey of duty, friendship, love, and magic in a world full of secrets.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.4%, JRPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Top-Down 6.7%, Story Rich 6.5%

War of Velana is a 16-bit Tactical JRPG where you play as a group of villagers that stumble upon curious events and try to prevent a new war from sparking in their homeland. Explore Alta, find new friends, and discover secrets as they chase after a mysterious elven woman with dark magic.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 19.8%, JRPG 18.5%, Team-Based 14.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Top-Down 7.4%

A brand new RPG set in the world of the popular anime, ONE PIECE! Play as members of the Straw Hat Crew in a fantastic adventure set in the ONE PIECE world!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.4%, JRPG 17.7%, Team-Based 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Anime 7.1%

A JRPG with a dynamic, action-oriented tactical battle system and a diverse cast of unique characters, featuring a multi-world-spanning storyline that brings the epic saga of Leyline Chronicles to its grand conclusion.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 20.4%, JRPG 19%, Action RPG 13%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Top-Down 7.8%

Experience four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit fantasy medieval to HD sci-fi/fantasy fusion, in this epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG. A love letter to the classics and a rebirth for the modern age.

Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, RPG 10.9%, Story Rich 9%

Help a badass female mercenary and her frail male priest reclaim her throne as the rightful heir of Sangreal!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.9%, JRPG 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Story Rich 7%, RPG 6.8%

The sun is gone, and now the lands are haunted by ghosts who once feared the light. Embark on an open world adventure RPG, recruit survivors and fend off ghosts in turn-based battles.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.9%, JRPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, Exploration 7.6%, Story Rich 6%

Roguelings is a 2D Single-Player Top-Down Roguelite Party-Based ARPG. Select characters to build your party, explore the Medieval Fantasy world. Visit the towns, survive the wilderness, enter deep dungeons, and seek ancient artifacts. Restore the world to its original state, or die trying.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.1%, Strategy RPG 18.5%, JRPG 13.5%, Action RPG 13%, Top-Down 7.9%

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: Party-Based RPG 22.9%, JRPG 18.7%, Team-Based 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Anime 6.5%

This is a sample game created in "RPG Maker MZ" by Caz. As a monster, build up your army to take revenge on the heroes in this classic Fantasy RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 25.4%, Party-Based RPG 23.2%, Top-Down 10.4%, Anime 9.4%, Exploration 6.9%

Hero’s Unison is a 2D pixel action RPG where you are summoned as a hero to a mysterious new world. Form a 3-hero party, link souls with your allies, and unleash unique powers to stand against the darkness threatening all realms.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.4%, JRPG 19.8%, Action RPG 15.6%, Top-Down 10.2%, Anime 8.4%

This is the Story of the once glorious Kingdom of Bellion. Ann, a time traveler from the future, fights to save the King from his fate to die.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.4%, JRPG 25.7%, RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Top-Down 7.6%

Iron, the fundamental element of the world, was cursed by the magic lords of earth, water, air and fire to rust. In this high fantasy turn-based RPG you take the role of the iron knight in his quest to stop rust from destroying the world.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.9%, JRPG 25.7%, RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Top-Down 7.5%

"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.4%, JRPG 19.7%, Collectathon 17%, Action RPG 11.7%, Exploration 7.1%

The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki role-playing game series is highly acclaimed by gamers all over the world for its elaborate character portrayals and epic storyline. The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki and The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II have sold over 1 million copies in total.

Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, Turn-Based Combat 22.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 11%

The Legend of Peks is a game made using RPG maker MZ in under 100 hours. For the streamer IHasPeks.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31%, Action RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Exploration 10.3%, RPG 9.9%

Twilight Memoria: Sun and Moon is a nostalgic RPG about childhood friendship, first love, and proving your worth. Guide two young heroes through quests, alchemy, and real-time turn-based battles in a village full of secrets.

Why similar: JRPG 23.6%, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Party-Based RPG 13.2%, Top-Down 8.8%, Linear 8.7%

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: Party-Based RPG 23.2%, JRPG 17%, Team-Based 15.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Exploration 6.2%

Uncover the truth behind a world plagued by monstrosities in a fantasy 2D turn-based JRPG with strategic combat, skill customization, and story-rich exploration.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24%, JRPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Story Rich 7.1%, Anime 6.7%

Grey Heritage: Noble Duty is an anime Tactical RPG. Follow Jaden, as he travels across the land and learn what it means to love ones country. Learn the origin of the war that leads to Grey Heritage: Faded Vision. Fight enemies in tactical combat and manage your army in this JRPG inspired journey!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.4%, JRPG 18%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Team-Based 9.1%

Dynamic battles, twisting dungeons, and countless secrets await you in the magical world of Astravia. Journey alongside your companions as you unravel the mystery of your past and uncover the truth behind a mysterious trio’s plot... before the Cataclysm brings forth another age of ruin.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.8%, JRPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Linear 8.9%, Exploration 7.7%

When Destiny calls for help, but no one answers, only four nerds can save the day. Armed with hand crafted weapons and bad jokes, can the four nerds survive, defeat three almighty tyrants and find their way home?

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.9%, JRPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Top-Down 8%, Exploration 7.1%