- #1 Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat
97% matchVery Positive83% of 377 reviews2018
Dev: Sleepy DuckPub: RIVER CROW STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Learn Japanese kanji in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese!
Why similar: Education 55.6%, RPGMaker 17.4% ★, RPG 13.8%, Adventure 5.4%, Indie 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, continuing the educational RPG journey with a focus on Kanji.
- #2 Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War
96% matchVery Positive92% of 546 reviews2017
Dev: Sleepy DuckPub: RIVER CROW STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Learn the basics of Japanese in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese!
Why similar: Education 51.8%, RPGMaker 18% ★, RPG 14.2%, Adventure 4.4%, Indie 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title completes the core trilogy, maintaining the exact same RPG-based language learning mechanics as the seed game.
- #3 Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG
96% matchMixed57% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: 30 Parallel
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Discover a new language with Terra Alia – a unique language learning experience where you can embark on a thrilling RPG adventure in the world full of magic and mysteries!
Why similar: Education 75.3%, RPG 16.4%, Adventure 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: It blends traditional RPG exploration and combat with language learning, making it the closest thematic match to the seed game.
- #4 Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Jason Kappes
Windows
✨A language learning adventure where you must learn and communicate in a second language to save the kingdom and befriend its people! 🎮
Why similar: Education 78.1%, RPG 16.3%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: This game integrates language acquisition directly into an immersive RPG experience, mirroring the core design philosophy of the seed.
- #5 Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography
94% matchVery Positive92% of 781 reviews2024
Dev: Autumn Pioneer
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shashingo is an edutainment game that teaches you Japanese through virtual photography. With your trusty camera, take photographs of the fictional streets of Japan to capture new words and images as fully translated flash cards!
Why similar: Education 99%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly interactive way to learn Japanese vocabulary through exploration and photography in a cozy, immersive environment.
- #6 Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,224 reviews2025
Dev: Wagotabi Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?
Why similar: Education 64.8%, JRPG 13.3%, RPG 11.2%, Anime 5.9%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines travel-based exploration with Japanese language lessons, perfect for those who enjoyed the educational aspect of the seed.
- #7 Noun Town Language Learning
93% matchVery Positive89% of 628 reviews2023
Dev: SUPER HYPER MEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Gain new vocab while playing a game! Learn 1,000+ words & phrases in a world that regains color as you learn. Test your skills with mini-games and talk to the local villagers. Learn Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, & more…
Why similar: Education 98.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title utilizes an open-world environment to teach Japanese, focusing on vocabulary retention through interactive puzzles.
- #8 You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana
91% matchVery Positive99% of 337 reviews2021
Dev: James Moulang
Windows · Mac
Learn and master the japanese phonetic alphabets at your own pace with this meditative language learning tool.
Why similar: Education 97.2%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is a focused, arcade-style tool specifically designed to master the same writing systems taught in the seed game.
- #9 Let's Learn Japanese! Hiragana
92% matchVery Positive87% of 124 reviews2019
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Want to learn to read Japanese? Let's start with hiragana! Learn the Japanese alphabet through puzzles and arcade-style challenges.
Why similar: Education 84.3%, Indie 15.7%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward educational tool that provides a structured approach to learning the Hiragana script.
- #10 Let's Learn Japanese! Vocabulary
91% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Learn over 200 Japanese words by completing fun challenges. Unlock mini-games, art and music.
Why similar: Education 83.9%, Indie 14.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title expands on the educational foundation of the Hiragana series by focusing on essential Japanese vocabulary.
- #11 Influent Language Learning Game
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,684 reviews2014
Dev: Rob HowlandPub: Three Flip Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Influent is a Language Learning Game focused on rapid vocabulary acquisition in a 3D world featuring over 400 nouns, adjectives, and verbs with native pronunciations in 23 languages! Players have complete freedom to choose which words they want to learn without any need for pencils or books!
Why similar: Education 92.2%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated language learning tool that uses 3D exploration to teach vocabulary, sharing the educational focus of the seed game.
- #12 Earthlingo
89% matchVery Positive90% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Earthlingo
Windows · Linux
Explore a planet, learn a language
Why similar: Education 100%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play educational game that uses an open-world exploration format to help players memorize Japanese vocabulary.
- #13 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
87% matchVery Positive92% of 947 reviews2019
Dev: Moonana
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 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: RPG 33.9%, JRPG 28.9%, Anime 12%, Indie 10.5%, Adventure 7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality indie JRPG that captures the turn-based combat and pixel-art aesthetic found in the seed game.
- #14 Learn Japanese RPG: Hiragana Forbidden Speech
84% matchVery Positive98% of 262 reviews2023
Dev: Study Bunny Games LLC
Windows
Dialogue changes from English to Japanese as you learn and progress in this comedic RPG backed by professional Japanese voice acting. This is a full 18+ hour introductory Japanese course and adventure all in one. Master hiragana, 136+ kanji, basic grammar, 240 common words used in anime.
Why similar: Education 51.1%, RPGMaker 15.7% ★, RPG 12.1%, JRPG 10.6%, Anime 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A niche educational RPG that specifically targets the same audience interested in learning Japanese through combat.
- #15 Alpha Kimori™ 1
88% matchMixed59% of 222 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 42.3% ★, RPG 20.6%, JRPG 17.9%, Anime 8.9%, Indie 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This JRPG features the classic RPG Maker style and anime-inspired storytelling that fans of the seed game will appreciate.
- #16 Moonchild
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
What kind of danger can a mother face to rescue her child? Moonchild is a unique and enthralling 16-bit style RPG adventure featuring 9 amazing characters, plenty of sidequests and countless items and spells.
Why similar: RPGMaker 50.3% ★, RPG 24.6%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 5.8%, JRPG 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG Maker adventure that shares the same retro-inspired gameplay and exploration mechanics as the seed.
- #17 3 Stars of Destiny
86% matchMixed60% of 247 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 46.2% ★, RPG 22.4%, JRPG 12.2%, Adventure 5.8%, Anime 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a traditional JRPG experience with a focus on party-based combat and narrative-driven exploration.
- #18 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 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 56.4% ★, RPG 24.5%, Adventure 8%, Indie 7.3%, Anime 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG that leans into the tropes and mechanics that make the seed game's combat system feel familiar.
- #19 Let's Learn Korean! Hangul
84% matchVery Positive94% of 86 reviews2020
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Study Hangul as you explore the Republic of Korea and learn about its culture, cuisine and history. Practice each new Hangul letter by playing fun mini-games.
Why similar: Education 82.8%, Indie 15.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title applies the same educational, casual-RPG approach to learning the Korean alphabet.
- #20 Pedro's Adventures in Spanish [Learn Spanish]
83% matchVery Positive92% of 171 reviews2021
Dev: Rocket Boy Games
Windows
Want to improve your Spanish? Need a break from flash cards and listening exercises? Ready to put what you've already learned into practice? ¡Felicidades amigos! This is the game for you.
Why similar: Education 84%, Anime 8%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: While the language differs, the gameplay loop of using an adventure RPG to teach a foreign language is identical to the seed.
- #21 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
81% matchVery Positive94% of 2,258 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 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: RPGMaker 29.2% ★, JRPG 24.8%, RPG 19.9%, Anime 8.9%, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent example of a modern RPG Maker game that elevates the genre with polished combat and exploration.
- #22 A Timely Intervention
82% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"A Timely Intervention" is an innovative RPG featuring animated battle visuals, polished gameplay mechanisms, an intricate storyline and a cast of colourful characters. Developed by the team behind "The Tale of a Common Man", it's a must-have for fans of the genre!
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.1% ★, RPG 19.4%, JRPG 14.2%, Anime 7.5%, Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This RPG features a female protagonist and turn-based combat, mirroring the core character and gameplay structure of the seed.
- #23 OneShot
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 61,459 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: RPGMaker 56.5% ★, RPG 15.7%, Indie 12.5%, Adventure 10.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused indie game that utilizes the RPG Maker engine to create a unique, meta-fictional experience.
- #24 JQ: Beautiful Japan
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 107 reviews2018
Dev: Snkl Studio
Windows
JQ: Beautiful Japan - In this game you can test your knowledge of two Japanese alphabet: hiragana and katakana.
Why similar: Education 87.5%, Indie 11.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, family-friendly educational game that focuses on Japanese culture and language basics.
- #25 Skyborn
80% matchVery Positive87% of 1,719 reviews2014
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,...
Why similar: RPGMaker 57.2% ★, RPG 23.7%, JRPG 10.6%, Female Protagonist 2.7%, Adventure 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed RPG that showcases the potential of the RPG Maker engine for creating engaging, story-rich adventures.
- #26 To the Moon
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 84,848 reviews2012
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
Why similar: RPGMaker 64.5% ★, Indie 13.4%, RPG 11.4%, Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of narrative storytelling in the RPG Maker engine, focusing on emotional depth rather than combat.
- #27 Kanji Training Game
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 98 reviews2015
Dev: Targhen Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Kanji Training Game is a game that helps you learn the Japanese writing system in the form of a game. Memorize 1006 symbols of Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana, and level up as you advance through the increasingly complex alphabet and words of the Japanese language.
Why similar: Education 100%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, focused educational tool for Kanji practice that complements the learning path of the seed game.
- #28 So to Speak
77% matchVery Positive98% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: Erik Andersen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Can you learn Japanese by solving puzzles? So to Speak is a game about wandering in Japan, looking at signs, overhearing conversations, and using context clues in the environment to figure out what it all means. No background in Japanese is assumed.
Why similar: Education 90.4%, Adventure 6.1%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #29 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
79% matchVery Positive94% of 572 reviews2018
Dev: Kasey Ozymy
Windows · Mac
One day, Jimmy looked inside.
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.6% ★, RPG 30.2%, JRPG 11.5%, Indie 9.1%, Adventure 3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep and creative JRPG that pushes the boundaries of the RPG Maker engine while maintaining a classic feel.
- #30 Echoes of Aetheria
79% matchVery Positive84% of 179 reviews2016
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Two nations finally achieve peace, marked by a momentous royal wedding. But just as they seal it with a kiss, a group of soldiers sabotage the wedding and kidnap the bride! Follow the story of Lucian, Ingrid, and Soha, as they uncover the secrets of the conspiracy and expose the true villains!
Why similar: RPG 45.6%, RPGMaker 39.3% ★, Indie 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a robust crafting and combat system that will appeal to players who enjoyed the mechanics of the seed.
- #31 Love Language Japanese
77% matchVery Positive81% of 172 reviews2019
Dev: Papurika.moePub: Initiative Media
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Enter your first year at Koto Gakuen and discover Japanese language through easy to learn lessons and compelling mini games. Meet new friends and unveil their story and maybe find love through your adventures.
Why similar: Education 79.7%, Anime 9.4%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 5.4%
- #32 Pierre's Adventures in French [Learn French]
75% matchVery Positive96% of 80 reviews2022
Dev: Rocket Boy Games
Windows
Want to improve your French? Need a break from flash cards and listening exercises? Ready to put what you've already learned into practice? Félicitations ! This is the game for you.
Why similar: Education 82.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Anime 7.6%, Indie 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #33 Wander Stars
73% matchVery Positive92% of 139 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: RPG 33.3%, JRPG 32.8%, Anime 17.8%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Adventure 6.7%
- #34 Natsumi and the Absurd Academy
73% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: スタジオツンエクゼPub: 072 Project
Windows
Natsumi meets classmates and teachers with unique personalities at the start of the semester, can she get used to school life from now on?
Why similar: RPG 40.3%, JRPG 24.9%, RPGMaker 15.8% ★, Anime 7.3%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
- #35 How To Date A Magical Girl!
76% matchVery Positive80% of 469 reviews2019
Dev: Cafe ShibaPub: RIVER CROW STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
You're invited to the elite academy for magical girls! Will you take the opportunity to make new friends? Learn magic? Or... Will you try to date a cute magical girl?
Why similar: Anime 46.3%, Adventure 29.4%, Indie 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Singleplayer 4.9%
- #36 Undefeated
76% matchVery Positive81% of 180 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 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 45.7% ★, RPG 21.4%, JRPG 16.3%, Indie 6.8%, Adventure 4.9%
- #37 Noun Town: VR Language Learning
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 159 reviews2022
Dev: SUPER HYPER MEGA
Windows
Gain new vocab while playing a game! Learn 1,000+ words & phrases in a world that regains color as you learn. Test your skills with mini-games and talk to the local villagers. Learn Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, & more…
Why similar: Education 89.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #38 Lelie Navigation!
73% matchVery Positive88% of 308 reviews2021
Dev: Atelier ChoicePub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A turn-based RPG where you play as Lelie, a woman who uses the power of Dowsing to help people find things they've lost. One day however, Lelie's power gets her and her friend into a dangerous situation that they must work together to overcome.
Why similar: RPG 39.9%, RPGMaker 16.8% ★, Anime 12.4%, Indie 11.5%, JRPG 9.3%
- #39 Storm Of Spears RPG
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 602 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: RPGMaker 50% ★, RPG 17.6%, Anime 12.8%, JRPG 9.7%, Adventure 4.1%
- #40 The Book of Legends
74% matchMixed67% of 290 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge RPG in the 16-bit style (Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire etc.), featuring an epic, exciting adventure in a fantasy world and packed full of characters (more than 30!), quests and secrets.
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.8% ★, RPG 22.5%, JRPG 11.4%, Anime 6.1%, Adventure 4.6%
- #41 HEARTBEAT
71% matchVery Positive85% of 618 reviews2018
Dev: CHUMBOSOFT LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: RPGMaker 42.4% ★, RPG 28%, Indie 8.1%, JRPG 7.1%, Anime 6.8%
- #42 Forever Home
72% matchVery Positive92% of 183 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 35.5% ★, RPG 29.9%, JRPG 13.5%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 9.7%
- #43 Metamorphabet
72% matchVery Positive96% of 118 reviews2015
Dev: Vectorpark
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Metamorphabet is a playful, interactive alphabet for all ages.
Why similar: Education 89.6%, Indie 10.4%
- #44 Volcano Princess
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 47,364 reviews2023
Dev: 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Why similar: RPG 37.3%, JRPG 26%, Anime 18.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Indie 7.6%
- #45 Peter's Adventures in English [Learn English]
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 126 reviews2021
Dev: Rocket Boy Games
Windows
Take control of Peter as he travels across the kingdom, solving puzzles, making friends and defeating monsters. This game is designed to be accessible to a very broad range of players, including young children and people learning English as a second language.
Why similar: Education 82.8%, Anime 8.9%, Adventure 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #46 School Sweets Discovery ～granulated sugar edition～
70% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: ほんわかふわふわ
Windows
A beautiful girl 2-choice quiz adventure game where you can experience a little variety of languages! Enjoy multi-end collection and online ranking in Challenge Mode!
Why similar: Education 69%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 7.4%, Female Protagonist 2.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #47 Bakahazard 3
67% matchVery Positive100% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: 流比奈梦工厂
Windows · Mac · Linux
An RPG that turns BAD ENDING from the prequel into GOOD ENDING! Follow the steps of Nobi and his classmates from Breakfast High School as they find themselves on another bizarre adventure after the prequel Bakahazard Series!
Why similar: RPGMaker 44.6% ★, RPG 37%, Adventure 10.1%, Anime 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #48 Backspace Bouken
71% matchVery Positive92% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: RNG Party Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.
Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Indie 17.1%, Adventure 16.6%, JRPG 14.8%, Female Protagonist 1.5%
- #49 The Expression Amrilato
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 737 reviews2019
Dev: SukeraSparoPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
This is the story, pure and sometimes frustrating, of two girls intertwined through their fumbling efforts to communicate. Learn a new language by playing the game!
Why similar: Education 77.7%, Anime 8.7%, Female Protagonist 4.6%, Adventure 4%, Indie 3.9%
- #50 Heroines of Swords & Spells
68% matchVery Positive94% of 649 reviews2020
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: JRPG 45%, RPG 33.7%, Anime 13.1%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #51 Potato Survival
67% matchVery Positive99% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Potato Survival is a short story game about a character who lives alone on the open sea. Collect potatoes and try to survive for 21 days with the knowledge you gain daily. Unlock new skills to create a more meaningful day to day life!
Why similar: Education 63.9%, RPGMaker 27.2% ★, Indie 4%, Adventure 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #52 Distant Memoraĵo
67% matchVery Positive98% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: SukeraSparoPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is the story, pure and sometimes frustrating, of two girls intertwined through their fumbling efforts to communicate. Learn a new language and the universal emotions behind our words!
Why similar: Education 75.5%, Anime 8.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 4.1%, Female Protagonist 3.7%
- #53 WitchSpring R
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,785 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 37%, JRPG 33.7%, Anime 11.3%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Adventure 5.1%
- #54 Girlfriend Rescue
70% matchVery Positive85% of 229 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Girlfriend Rescue is a thrilling adventure where the gameplay of "Dragon Quest" meets the atmosphere of "Streets of Rage". Innovative, mixing rogue-style RPG and Beat'em Up atmosphere in a unique way, this game features a great deal of strategy through a mix of character selection & creative skills.
Why similar: RPGMaker 55.2% ★, RPG 22.1%, Anime 10.1%, Female Protagonist 5.6%, Indie 5.1%
- #55 Helen's Mysterious Castle
68% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: RPGMaker 43.6% ★, RPG 21.9%, JRPG 16.1%, Anime 7.4%, Indie 6%
- #56 Celestian Tales: Old North
70% matchMixed70% of 443 reviews2015
Dev: Ekuator GamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Celestian Tales: Old North is a refreshing take on the classic turn-based Japanese style RPG. Scrapping away the cliché of a destined person or a boy/girl-saving-the-world, the story is tailored for a mature audience and questions the bare morals of a human being.
Why similar: RPG 50.2%, JRPG 30.6%, Indie 12.3%, Anime 6.9%
- #57 A Magical High School Girl / 魔法の女子高生
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 202 reviews2016
Dev: illuCalabPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%
"The magic beckons you." A Magical High School Girl is a magic crafting rogue-like RPG! The only weapon you possess is the magic you conjure from within. You can freely name your magic. The elemental properties and effects are generated automatically with what you typed in.
Why similar: RPG 36.7%, JRPG 15.9%, Anime 14.3%, Indie 13.6%, Adventure 12.8%
- #58 Adult Education
65% matchMostly Positive72% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: AE Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Adult Education is a steamy visual novel set in an adult evening school, where a sultry teacher develops an intimate interest in her female students.
Why similar: Adventure 46.9%, Indie 28%, Singleplayer 25.2%
- #59 Super Algebrawl
64% matchVery Positive92% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Add up, multiply, clone, and divide your party members to beat the monsters on your path!
Why similar: Education 73.1%, RPG 13.2%, Indie 7.4%, Adventure 6.2%
