- #1 OneShot
97% 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 27.2% ★, Story Rich 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Surreal 9.8%, Cute 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Like LiEat, this game features a deeply personal narrative and a unique, meta-fictional bond between the player and the protagonist.
- #2 OMORI
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 85,929 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Why similar: RPGMaker 19.7% ★, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Turn-Based 11.1%, Party-Based RPG 9.2%, Story Rich 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully uses the RPG Maker engine to explore deep psychological themes and emotional trauma through a striking, hand-drawn art style.
- #3 Rakuen
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,899 reviews2017
Dev: Laura Shigihara
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.
Why similar: RPGMaker 27.4% ★, JRPG 18.5%, Story Rich 8.7%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming and tear-jerking adventure that shares the same gentle, story-rich atmosphere found in LiEat.
- #4 Ib
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,037 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: RPGMaker 25.2% ★, Surreal 13.1%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Story Rich 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, atmospheric RPG Maker title that focuses on exploration and narrative mystery within a surreal environment.
- #5 To the Moon
94% 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 47.3% ★, Story Rich 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Indie 6.6%, RPG 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential narrative-focused RPG Maker experience that prioritizes emotional storytelling over complex combat mechanics.
- #6 Alicemare
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,189 reviews2016
Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Alicemare is a somehow familiar yet totally unique adventure game infused with subtle hints of horror, created by △○□× (Miwashiba) using the WOLF RPG Editor.
Why similar: RPGMaker 43.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Anime 9.7%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, story-rich adventure that mirrors the mysterious and dreamlike quality of LiEat's world.
- #7 1bitHeart
93% matchVery Positive91% of 903 reviews2017
Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to 1bitHeart―the latest title from Alicemare and LiEat developer △○□× (Miwashiba). In this unique and endearing adventure game, take on the role of Nanashi, a lonely, agoraphobic boy, as you solve a slew of mysteries around town while also making friends.
Why similar: RPGMaker 32.1% ★, Anime 24%, Indie 11.8%, Story Rich 11.6%, 2D 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, character-focused adventure with a distinct aesthetic that emphasizes dialogue and social interaction.
- #8 Mad Father
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,404 reviews2016
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.
Why similar: RPGMaker 47.3% ★, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Anime 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker horror-adventure that excels at building a compelling, narrative-driven experience within a confined setting.
- #9 Chained Echoes
91% matchVery Positive89% of 7,741 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.7 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 31.9%, JRPG 22.3%, RPG 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern pixel-art RPG that features a rich, story-driven world and refined turn-based mechanics.
- #10 LISA: The Painful
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,938 reviews2014
Dev: Dingaling ProductionsPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The miserable journey of a broken man...
Why similar: RPGMaker 26.9% ★, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, JRPG 14.6%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: While darker in tone, it shares the deep, character-driven storytelling and impactful narrative choices that make LiEat memorable.
- #11 Eastward
90% matchVery Positive84% of 16,351 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.1 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 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Story Rich 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game features beautiful, detailed pixel art and a strong focus on the relationship between its two main protagonists.
- #12 The Witch's House MV
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,881 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.
Why similar: RPGMaker 55.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 8%, Psychological Horror 7.4%, Female Protagonist 5.6%, RPG 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a tight, atmospheric, and story-driven experience that captures the essence of classic RPG Maker storytelling.
- #13 Tales of the Black Forest
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,083 reviews2019
Dev: 拾英工作室Pub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In a world filled with yōkai, a surging dark power has overshadowed a Japanese town. A group of 2 developers have produced a Japanese pixel adventure game to tell a tale that dates back to the Heisei era...In the name of dreams and passion.
Why similar: RPGMaker 44% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, RPG 9.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric RPG Maker title that focuses on mystery and narrative depth in a charming pixel-art world.
- #14 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
88% 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: Turn-Based 19.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, JRPG 15.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, story-rich RPG with a strong female lead and a distinct, vibrant pixel-art style.
- #15 Finding Paradise
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,913 reviews2017
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.
Why similar: RPGMaker 29.1% ★, JRPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor to To the Moon that continues the tradition of high-quality, emotional storytelling in an RPG format.
- #16 The Tenth Line
87% matchVery Positive83% of 150 reviews2017
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Dragons 29.2% ★, JRPG 19%, Turn-Based 16.9%, Female Protagonist 10%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique RPG that combines platforming elements with a story-rich, character-focused narrative.
- #17 HEARTBEAT
86% 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 37.2% ★, RPG 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, JRPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A character-driven RPG with a charming aesthetic and a focus on building relationships within its world.
- #18 Super Lesbian Animal RPG
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,846 reviews2022
Dev: ponett
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Melody has decided to become a healer in this classic-inspired turn-based RPG about love, anxiety, and fighting funny-looking monsters in dungeons.
Why similar: RPGMaker 28.4% ★, Party-Based RPG 21.6%, Surreal 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, character-focused RPG Maker game that excels at building a heartfelt and engaging narrative.
- #19 Pale Echoes
85% matchVery Positive82% of 72 reviews2015
Dev: Wyrmling ProductionsPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
An RPG of exploration, collection, and critical thinking. The end of the world has come and gone, leaving only phantoms where once there was life. Now Schorl, the last surviving human, and Spinel, the last of the magical saerii, search through the memories of a bygone era, hoping to find a future.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.7%, JRPG 14.2%, RPGMaker 13.7% ★, Female Protagonist 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused RPG that uses a unique turn-based system to emphasize its story and exploration.
- #20 Helen's Mysterious Castle
84% 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 33.2% ★, JRPG 15.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, RPG 9.4%, Anime 7%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG Maker title that features a unique, streamlined combat system and a focus on exploration.
- #21 The Amber Throne
84% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.
Why similar: RPGMaker 27.1% ★, Turn-Based 19.2%, JRPG 12.4%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that prioritizes a unique, hand-drawn aesthetic and a focused, adventurous narrative.
- #22 Impostor Factory
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,494 reviews2021
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.
Why similar: JRPG 20.9%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Story Rich 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, RPG 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: The third entry in the To the Moon series, offering another deeply emotional and narrative-focused experience.
- #23 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: Denneko YuugiPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Join Cram, Cronos, Retla, and Esty as they discover the secrets behind the great ruins that lie beneath their feet in this combo-based, action packed indie RPG!
Why similar: Turn-Based 22%, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, JRPG 17.3%, RPGMaker 12.9% ★, Story Rich 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based JRPG that offers a solid, story-driven experience for those who enjoy the classic RPG format.
- #24 Disc Creatures
81% matchVery Positive84% of 233 reviews2019
Dev: PICORINNE SOFTPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 22.1%, Turn-Based 21.1%, JRPG 15.1%, RPGMaker 12.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A creature-collection RPG that captures the nostalgic, pixel-art charm of classic handheld games.
- #25 Always Sometimes Monsters
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,446 reviews2014
Dev: Vagabond Dog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you.
Why similar: RPGMaker 59.6% ★, RPG 14.2%, Story Rich 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Indie 6%
Why You'll Like It: A choice-driven, narrative-heavy RPG that focuses on the human experience rather than traditional fantasy tropes.
- #26 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
81% matchVery Positive94% of 572 reviews2018
Dev: Kasey Ozymy
Windows · Mac
One day, Jimmy looked inside.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.6% ★, RPG 15.9%, JRPG 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An emotionally resonant RPG that uses its mechanics to tell a profound story about growth and perspective.
- #27 Knights of Messiah IF: Castle in an Alternate Dimension
78% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: GyuPub: Tensei Games
Windows
Enjoy traveling around the beautiful world of Knights of Messiah as the leader of a party of adventurers! When Alicia and Maya are captured by the evil prince of Windsor, Ritz, you and your friends must explore dungeons in search of the Gemstones that'll allow you to access his castle!
Why similar: RPGMaker 25.7% ★, Dragons 19.6% ★, JRPG 18%, Female Protagonist 9%, RPG 7.1%
- #28 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,467 reviews2017
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a school plagued by unnatural phenomena in this horror-adventure game revolving around the missing girl Misao. Improving upon 2017's "Definitive Edition" with refreshed graphics and support for HD resolutions, you can now experience the terror in a new form.
Why similar: RPGMaker 25.3% ★, Surreal 15%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, story-rich RPG Maker title that blends exploration with a compelling, character-driven mystery.
- #29 Tales Across Time
80% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Tales Across Time is a story-driven RPG experience from the creator of 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey. It uses the classic short-story format to tell the tale of three different characters...
Why similar: RPGMaker 39.4% ★, RPG 13%, Turn-Based 12.4%, JRPG 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A short, episodic RPG that focuses on telling multiple distinct, character-driven stories.
- #30 灾厄黑龙与谎言公主
75% matchVery Positive90% of 3,543 reviews2025
Dev: 莓夜工作室
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
这是身为人类的公主，教会了强大而冷漠的黑龙，何为「爱」的故事。玩家将扮演故事中的女主角——一名人类国度的公主，与一头黑龙建立羁绊，融化与温暖它的心灵，为自身谋得生存希望。令人啼笑皆非的生活开始啦！
Why similar: JRPG 34.1%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, RPG 14.4%, Story Rich 12%, Cute 11.4%
- #31 Heroes of Spyria
77% matchVery Positive94% of 63 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 24%, RPGMaker 20.2% ★, Party-Based RPG 15%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, RPG 10%
- #32 DRAPLINE
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,516 reviews2025
Dev: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
"DRAPLINE" is a roguelite training game where you raise a dragon girl who eats anything and train her to become the strongest in one year. Feed her a variety of things to increase her abilities, combine various skills to build your own strategy, and defeat the impending catastrophe!
Why similar: RPG 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 27.6%, Cute 14.6%, Anime 13.9%, Indie 8.2%
- #33 Tower of the Dragon
74% matchVery Positive99% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: ZeroHP
Windows
Tower of the Dragon is a story-driven, turn-based combat RPG. Treasures and secrets lie in the mysterious tower which appeared after the death of a young dragon.
Why similar: RPG 26.4%, RPGMaker 25% ★, Anime 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, 2D 8.4%
- #34 Spheria's Familiar
76% matchMixed66% of 69 reviews2021
Dev: dorgelPub: WASABI entertainment
Windows
This game is a fantasy RPG featuring a modern-day NEET (uneducated, unemployed young man) summoned into a parallel universe by a magical girl to become her sadistic Familiar and create havoc!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.1%, RPGMaker 16.7% ★, JRPG 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, RPG 11.1%
- #35 Sweet Lily Dreams
78% matchMixed51% of 158 reviews2014
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The peaceful Realm of Dreams is about to be consumed by a terrible and maleficent nightmare. You must venture into the darkness and battle fearsome literary foes such as Hyde, the Headless Horseman and Dracula. Join Lily on a sugar-coated adventure about inner strength with a dark interior.
Why similar: RPGMaker 25.7% ★, Turn-Based 16.5%, JRPG 13.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #36 Nyakori's Rabbit Doll
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,414 reviews2020
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Waking up in the beautiful night, maiden with cat’s ears whose name is Nyarutoru finds her friends nowhere. What are they waiting her ahead?
Why similar: RPGMaker 44.7% ★, JRPG 11.5%, RPG 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Anime 9.5%
- #37 Mondealy
73% matchVery Positive94% of 609 reviews2023
Dev: uglycoalPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Mondealy is about you building relationships and exploring the world. An ordinary guy from an ordinary town on an ordinary day uncovers the secrets of an extraordinary underground kingdom located under his home. Your adventure begins!
Why similar: RPGMaker 31.2% ★, Surreal 14.8%, Story Rich 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Anime 8.2%
- #38 Greyfox RPG
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,021 reviews2015
Dev: Lesley DoddPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox.
Why similar: RPGMaker 67.6% ★, Anime 9.2%, RPG 7.6%, Female Protagonist 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #39 The Princess' Heart
77% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.9%, Party-Based RPG 20.2%, JRPG 14.5%, RPGMaker 13.4% ★, Female Protagonist 7.8%
- #40 The Rule Of SHE
71% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: HaiBin studio
Windows
A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?
Why similar: Surreal 20.6%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #41 Coffin of Ashes
73% matchVery Positive91% of 833 reviews2016
Dev: LadomuPub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Delilah is an ordinary school girl who accidentally discovers an old mansion on a rainy night. As her exploration in the mansion continues, she finds many mysterious phenomena that can't be explained. In this mansion covered by ashes, what's the secret hidden deep underground?
Why similar: RPGMaker 40.6% ★, Anime 11.5%, RPG 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, JRPG 7.5%
- #42 Kemono Teatime
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,328 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Lalala
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Relax in the world of Kemono Teatime, where animal ears are a normal part of everyday life. Here in Melodius, you can whip up whatever blends of tea you desire in your favorite cafe as you play through an adorable story. Come now and live out your bestest and cutest life—down to the last drop.
Why similar: Comic Book 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Cute 17.4%
- #43 Bahamut2-dragon's bride
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 582 reviews2021
Dev: 王韋Pub: RMAsia
Windows · Mac
When Clear sealed Bahamut again, he grew up for the second time and still aspires to become an adventurer. What awaits him is a more magnificent adventure story, and everyone is welcome to experience it.
Why similar: Dragons 39.2% ★, RPGMaker 19.2% ★, JRPG 16.5%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #44 Vagrant Hearts
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Enjoy pure 16-bit RPG goodness! Scarllet and Beatrice are two close sisters. One of them has the gift of healing, the more she knows about her gift the more she realizes how big her responsibility is. Features party splitting, beautiful artworks and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPGMaker 40.9% ★, Turn-Based 17.3%, RPG 12.5%, JRPG 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
- #45 Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,607 reviews2023
Dev: AstralShiftPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Delve into the enthralling world of Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum, the acclaimed RPG Maker gothic horror game that'll take you on a moving journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, RPG 15.7%, Anime 14.9%, Stylized 12.2%
- #46 Fae Tactics
72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,708 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.3%, RPG 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, JRPG 8.3%
- #47 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords
72% matchVery Positive100% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: 秋之忧郁Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
On a rainy night, Xiaoyin disappears searching for the legendary “Miracle Grass.” Yixuan follows clues into a trap-filled cave where bodies, monsters, lies, and warmth intertwine. Multiple endings guide you through fairy tale and reality, revealing a fate woven from hope and loss.
Why similar: RPGMaker 36% ★, JRPG 13%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, RPG 8.2%, Anime 7.9%
- #48 You Are NOT Bunnygirl
68% matchVery Positive96% of 78 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 21.1%, JRPG 16.9%, Surreal 13.3%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #49 The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince
67% matchVery Positive95% of 328 reviews2026
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!
Why similar: Comic Book 30.1%, Hand-drawn 28.9%, Cute 12%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Atmospheric 8%
- #50 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
70% 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: Turn-Based 24.6%, JRPG 17.6%, RPGMaker 16.8% ★, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #51 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,133 reviews2024
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Anime 13.1%, Story Rich 13%, RPG 10.9%
- #52 The Nameless: Slay Dragon
66% matchVery Positive92% of 1,960 reviews2024
Dev: The Nameless EpicPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Nameless: Slay Dragon is like a mix of CRPG and JRPG. In short - how to slay the immensely powerful and cunning evil dragon? You will play as a young man having a bloody feud with a dragon, and face powerful, sinister and tricky enemies with friends....
Why similar: Dragons 32.9% ★, JRPG 25.2%, RPG 14.8%, Story Rich 13.8%, Anime 8.7%
- #53 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,566 reviews2019
Dev: Eternal Dream
Windows
Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”?
Why similar: RPGMaker 32.6% ★, JRPG 11.8%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Anime 7.2%
- #54 HorrorVale
66% matchVery Positive99% of 407 reviews2024
Dev: BatWorks Software
Windows
HorrorVale: A grand Spooktacular adventure about a girl, her dog, and her long journey to save him in a strange and horrifying Underworld.
Why similar: RPGMaker 57.7% ★, RPG 25.1%, Indie 9.3%, Cute 7.9%
- #55 Leviathan ~A Survival RPG~
71% matchMixed68% of 273 reviews2018
Dev: TechnoBrakePub: Kagura Games
Windows
Leviathan is a Survival Adventure RPG that takes place on a nearly inescapable island that's guarded by a dragon called the Leviathan. It's up to the player to try to find a way to escape the island and defeat the dragon while using all the resources on the island at their disposal.
Why similar: RPGMaker 44.7% ★, RPG 16.3%, JRPG 14.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Anime 7.6%
- #56 Dragon Spirits 2
67% matchVery Positive88% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: FHNBHJPub: 2P Games
Windows
In this modern urban-themed RPG, you can collect 80+ different dragon spirits, experiment with skill setups, assemble teams, and devise strategies to build your dragon spirit squad. Adventure through the virtual spaces in Metapolis, and uncover the conspiracy behind it all.
Why similar: Dragons 28.4% ★, JRPG 19.8%, Surreal 11.1%, Story Rich 10.4%, RPG 9.5%
- #57 世界尽头的蔷薇花园
70% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Walhalancs
Windows
为了亲眼去看看那名孤独的女性和传说中的蔷薇花园，莉亚开启了她的旅程。
Why similar: RPGMaker 41.3% ★, RPG 15.3%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Anime 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #58 Trick & Treat
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,403 reviews2016
Dev: Rabbiton
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Trick or treating in a vampire's house.Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love.
Why similar: RPGMaker 52.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Anime 8.1%, RPG 7.8%, Female Protagonist 5.8%
- #59 Tide Up
67% matchVery Positive92% of 263 reviews2022
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape!
Why similar: RPGMaker 51.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Anime 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Psychological Horror 6.8%
- #60 Cairn: Mathair's Curse
65% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Ross McRitchie
Windows
When an ancient conspiracy threatens the land of Albaness, only one boy and his dreams stand between his family and the end of the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 20.6%, JRPG 15.9%, Surreal 10.5%, Story Rich 6.5%
