- #1 Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat
97% matchVery Positive83% of 378 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 67.8%, RPG 16.8%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 5.3%, Anime 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, continuing the RPG-based language learning journey with a focus on Kanji.
- #2 Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War
96% matchVery Positive92% of 549 reviews2017
Dev: Sleepy DuckPub: RIVER CROW STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.1 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 63.4%, RPG 17.4%, Adventure 5.3%, Anime 4.7%, Indie 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: As the second entry in the series, this game maintains the exact same RPG mechanics while transitioning the curriculum to Katakana.
- #3 Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG
96% matchMixed58% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: 30 Parallel
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 71.7%, RPG 15.6%, Adventure 6%, Turn-Based Combat 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a full-scale RPG experience where spellcasting and combat are tied directly to learning and using foreign vocabulary.
- #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%, RPG 16.4%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines classic RPG exploration and combat with an immersive language-learning system designed to keep players engaged.
- #5 Learn Japanese RPG: Hiragana Forbidden Speech
94% matchVery Positive99% of 267 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 53.7%, RPG 12.8%, JRPG 11.1%, Language Learning 10.3% ★, Anime 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the seed's premise by using an RPG framework to teach Hiragana through narrative-driven combat.
- #6 Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,337 reviews2025
Dev: Wagotabi Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 44.4%, Language Learning 29.5% ★, JRPG 10%, RPG 8.1%, Anime 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This educational adventure game uses exploration and real-world context to teach Japanese, matching the adventurous spirit of the seed game.
- #7 WonderLang Polyglot
94% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: bair games
Windows · Mac
Learn languages through immersive quests, interactive dialogues, and spaced repetition combats. Help a young hero lift a magical curse by mastering a new language. Customize your learning experience and explore a vibrant world filled with unique characters. Start your journey to fluency today!
Why similar: Education 43.1%, Language Learning 27.8% ★, JRPG 11.8%, RPG 8.2%, Anime 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This RPG features an exploration-heavy world where your ability to spell and identify words directly impacts your success in battle.
- #8 Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography
91% matchVery Positive92% of 797 reviews2024
Dev: Autumn Pioneer
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 61.6%, Language Learning 37.8% ★, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: While not an RPG, it provides a highly engaging, interactive way to learn Japanese vocabulary through exploration and photography.
- #9 Let's Learn Japanese! Hiragana
92% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2019
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Want to learn to read Japanese? Let's start with hiragana! Learn the Japanese alphabet through puzzles and arcade-style challenges.
Why similar: Education 85.6%, Indie 14.4%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward educational tool that focuses on the same foundational Hiragana characters as the seed game.
- #10 Let's Learn Japanese! Vocabulary
91% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Learn over 200 Japanese words by completing fun challenges. Unlock mini-games, art and music.
Why similar: Education 85.1%, Indie 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title expands upon the basic character sets to help players build a functional vocabulary in a casual format.
- #11 You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana
89% matchVery Positive99% of 343 reviews2021
Dev: James Moulang
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Learn and master the japanese phonetic alphabets at your own pace with this meditative language learning tool.
Why similar: Education 97.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Indie 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A focused educational application that uses arcade-style mechanics to drill character recognition speed.
- #12 Let's Learn Japanese! Katakana
89% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Want to read Japanese? Let's learn katakana! Learn the whole katakana alphabet through puzzles and arcade-style challenges.
Why similar: Indie 100%
Why You'll Like It: A companion educational title that focuses on mastering the Katakana script through structured lessons.
- #13 Love Language Japanese
88% matchVery Positive81% of 172 reviews2019
Dev: Papurika.moePub: Initiative Media
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 80.8%, Anime 9%, Adventure 5.2%, Indie 5%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled visual novel that incorporates Japanese language lessons into its narrative and character interactions.
- #14 Earthlingo
87% matchVery Positive90% of 230 reviews2019
Dev: Earthlingo
Windows · Linux
Explore a planet, learn a language
Why similar: Education 100%
Why You'll Like It: This game turns vocabulary learning into an exploration-based adventure, making it a great companion for those who enjoy learning through play.
- #15 Let's Learn Korean! Hangul
86% matchVery Positive94% of 87 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 83.2%, Indie 15.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game applies the same educational design principles as the seed game but shifts the focus to the Korean alphabet.
- #16 Pierre's Adventures in French [Learn French]
86% matchVery Positive96% of 81 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 54.6%, Language Learning 35% ★, Anime 5.9%, Adventure 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: Though it focuses on French, it uses the same 'adventure-based learning' formula found in the seed game.
- #17 Pedro's Adventures in Spanish [Learn Spanish]
85% matchVery Positive92% of 175 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 56.4%, Language Learning 35.5% ★, Anime 5.1%, Adventure 3%
Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click educational adventure that mirrors the structure of learning a language through a themed quest.
- #18 Kana Quest
84% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2020
Dev: Not Dead DesignPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
A Kawaii Kana Match-Em Up. Learn Japanese. Match Kana (Japanese letters) with their sounds. Solve Puzzles.Your quest to learn Japanese starts now!
Why similar: Education 68.1%, Indie 26.3%, Anime 4.5%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game that uses Hiragana and Katakana as the core mechanics, offering a different way to reinforce character recognition.
- #19 JQ: Beautiful Japan
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 108 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 87.7%, Indie 11%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual educational game that focuses on Japanese culture and language, serving as a relaxing supplement to the seed game.
- #20 Storm Of Spears RPG
83% 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 35.5%, Anime 25.5%, JRPG 19.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A mature RPG Maker title that shares the anime-inspired art style and turn-based combat mechanics of the seed game.
- #21 A Timely Intervention
82% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 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: RPG 33.8%, JRPG 24.6%, Anime 12.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG Maker game featuring a female protagonist and a narrative-heavy adventure that aligns with the seed's tone.
- #22 UNDEFEATED
79% matchVery Positive88% of 7,174 reviews2019
Dev: UNDEFEATED GamesPub: Vantan Game Academy
Windows
Become an invincible hero with unlimited super powers on UNDEFEATED!
Why similar: Indie 79.4%, Singleplayer 20.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG Maker game that shares the casual, turn-based combat structure found in the seed game.
- #23 So to Speak
77% matchVery Positive98% of 116 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 57.6%, Language Learning 36.1% ★, Adventure 4.1%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #24 Alpha Kimori™ 1
82% 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: RPG 36.1%, JRPG 31%, Anime 15.3%, Indie 8.7%, Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker title that captures the specific anime aesthetic and turn-based combat feel of the seed game.
- #25 Moonchild
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 162 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: RPG 49.9%, Adventure 12.6%, JRPG 11.4%, Indie 11.3%, Anime 9%
Why You'll Like It: This RPG Maker title offers a similar adventure-focused experience with a strong emphasis on party-based combat.
- #26 Noun Town Language Learning
76% matchVery Positive87% of 674 reviews2026
Dev: SUPER HYPER MEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Learn 1,000+ words and phrases in 12 languages - including Japanese & Spanish - with no subscription and no ads. Explore a colorful open world, beat vocab mini-games, and speak to NPCs using real speech recognition. Language learning that actually sticks, and actually feels like a game.
Why similar: Education 85.8%, Anime 7.2%, Adventure 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #27 3 Stars of Destiny
81% 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: RPG 41.9%, JRPG 22.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Anime 10.6%, Indie 10%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG Maker adventure that features the same retro-style turn-based combat and character-driven narrative.
- #28 Distant Memoraĵo
78% matchVery Positive98% of 193 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 53.9%, Language Learning 28.8% ★, Anime 5.9%, Adventure 5.2%, Indie 2.9%
- #29 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 162 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: RPG 56.6%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 16.4%, Anime 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a traditional RPG Maker experience that mirrors the classic JRPG feel of the seed game.
- #30 OH! RPG!
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 397 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Heroes always win! But what happens to those who don't? Play as unique and colorful characters as the world comes to an end after our heroes' utter defeat.
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, JRPG 23%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 11.9%, Anime 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted RPG Maker adventure that focuses on classic turn-based combat and exploration.
- #31 Kanji Training Game
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 99 reviews2015
Dev: Targhen Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 11.4 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%
- #32 Wander Stars
74% 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: RPG 30.7%, JRPG 30.1%, Anime 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%, Adventure 6.3%
- #33 Metamorphabet
76% 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 89.9%, Indie 10.1%
- #34 Influent Language Learning Game
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,688 reviews2014
Dev: Rob HowlandPub: Three Flip Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 18.8 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 58.3%, Language Learning 36.9% ★, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #35 Magical Princess
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,984 reviews2026
Dev: Neotro Inc.Pub: MAGI Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Raise your daughter while she attends a magical academy. Choose which classes she attends, jobs she does, training she undergoes, and more in a character raising sim packed full of story and over 50 endings to reach. How she grows up to be the world's cutest princess depends on you!
Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Anime 20.3%, Adventure 11%, Indie 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #36 Noun Town: VR Language Learning
75% matchVery 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 89.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #37 How To Date A Magical Girl!
75% matchVery Positive80% of 470 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 29.5%, Indie 11%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Singleplayer 5%
- #38 Peter's Adventures in English [Learn English]
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 131 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 61.3%, Language Learning 26% ★, Anime 6.5%, Adventure 5.2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #39 Volcano Princess
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 47,893 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 35.1%, JRPG 24%, Anime 16.8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Indie 6.9%
- #40 Keine's Expanding Class!
70% matchVery Positive99% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: HornyMelon
Windows · Linux
Solve and guess words one letter at a time in a brain-teasing, customizable Hangman-style challenge with Keine Kamishirasawa! Test your knowledge of English words or Touhou characters, locations and music to expand your mind! Wait... something else is expanding too!?
Why similar: Education 83.4%, Anime 8.1%, Female Protagonist 4%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #41 Class of Heroes: Anniversary Edition
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: ZerodivPub: PQube
Windows
Particus Academy is ready for a new school year! Return to school in the hit DRPG, choosing from different races and traits to create your ideal cohort of students, and throw them at the dungeons! Will you come out stronger or wind up in the infirmary, only one way to find out!
Why similar: Education 48.2%, JRPG 18.5%, RPG 17.8%, Adventure 6.9%, Anime 6.6%
- #42 Linguist FPS - The Language Learning FPS
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 218 reviews2022
Dev: Rocket Boy Games
Windows
A simple indie quality FPS designed as an introduction to language learning (solo developed). All 16 languages are included with full voice acting. Use your newfound language skills to save the city from an army of killer robots! Choose from Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Ukrainian and more.
Why similar: Education 65.7%, Language Learning 33.3% ★, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #43 School Sweets Discovery ～granulated sugar edition～
72% 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 69.3%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 7.2%, Female Protagonist 2.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #44 Girlfriend Rescue
73% matchVery Positive85% of 232 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: RPG 44.8%, Anime 20.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Indie 10%, Adventure 9.9%
- #45 Backspace Bouken
72% matchVery Positive92% of 75 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 49.7%, Indie 16.7%, Adventure 16.5%, JRPG 14.7%, Female Protagonist 1.5%
- #46 Helen's Mysterious Castle
71% matchVery Positive93% of 918 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.8 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: RPG 37.7%, JRPG 27.5%, Anime 13.2%, Indie 10.3%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
- #47 The Expression Amrilato
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 745 reviews2019
Dev: SukeraSparoPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Plunge into a new world with a completely foreign language in this romantic, yuri isekai visual novel about the struggles of communication and forging connection. Experience life in a foreign land. Enjoy a sweet, heartwarming romance. Learn Esperanto.
Why similar: Education 53%, Language Learning 31.7% ★, Anime 5.8%, Female Protagonist 3.2%, Adventure 2.8%
- #48 Heroines of Swords & Spells
69% 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: JRPG 40.8%, RPG 30.9%, Anime 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #49 Adult Education
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 167 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 34%, RPG 27.4%, Indie 19.9%, Singleplayer 18.7%
- #50 Natsumi and the Absurd Academy
67% matchVery Positive95% of 58 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 48.2%, JRPG 29.5%, Anime 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Indie 5%
- #51 MADO MONOGATARI: Fia and the Wondrous Academy
67% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Enroll in the Ancient Magic Academy and become a Great Mage in this charming dungeon-crawling RPG!
Why similar: RPG 37.9%, JRPG 37%, Anime 17.2%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #52 Celestian Tales: Old North
71% 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 50.6%, JRPG 30.5%, Indie 12.1%, Anime 6.8%
- #53 Tales of Justice Academy: Winds Arise
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 367 reviews2026
Dev: 九芽川 Ninth Leaf
Windows
You can play as a young martial artist entering Justice Academy. Train through various courses, customize your build with different weapons, skills, and inner techniques. Explore the jianghu, bond with companions, and shape your fate across branching stories and three romanceable heroines.
Why similar: RPG 47.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Anime 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Indie 9.9%
- #54 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
68% 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: RPG 34.2%, JRPG 28.8%, Anime 11.9%, Indie 10.3%, Adventure 7%
- #55 Super Algebrawl
66% matchVery Positive92% of 185 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 73.4%, RPG 13.3%, Indie 7.2%, Adventure 6.1%
- #56 WitchSpring R
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,906 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 25.1 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 34.4%, JRPG 31.4%, Anime 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #57 7 Days to End with You
66% matchVery Positive88% of 3,265 reviews2022
Dev: LizardryPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
To know a language, know the world, and finally know you.
- #58 Brave × Junction
65% matchVery Positive85% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Rideon,Inc.Pub: RideonJapan
Windows
Obtain weapons, draw cards! Do you leave it to chance or trickery? A brand-new experience, a blackjack RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, RPG 30.1%, Anime 9%, Turn-Based Combat 8%, Indie 6.6%
