- #1 OneShot
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 62,700 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.5 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: Story Rich 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Surreal 13.4%, Cute 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Like LiEat, this game focuses on a deeply personal, meta-narrative journey with a strong emphasis on character connection and atmosphere.
- #2 OMORI
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,619 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.8 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: Psychological Horror 16.1%, Turn-Based 13.9%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends psychological horror with a charming, turn-based RPG structure, mirroring the tonal shifts found in LiEat.
- #3 Rakuen
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,912 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: JRPG 24.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Anime 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This emotional, story-rich adventure shares the same heartfelt, indie RPG spirit and focus on character-driven discovery.
- #4 Chained Echoes
95% matchVery Positive89% of 7,860 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.7%, JRPG 22.3%, RPG 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Party-Based RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This modern JRPG captures the classic 16-bit feel while delivering a highly polished, story-driven experience.
- #5 Ib
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,122 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: Surreal 16.4%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Story Rich 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic atmospheric exploration game that relies on its unique, surreal storytelling and pixel-art aesthetic to build tension.
- #6 Helen's Mysterious Castle
94% 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: JRPG 21.9%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, RPG 13.4%, Anime 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, indie RPG that focuses on a unique combat system and a simple, endearing narrative journey.
- #7 To the Moon
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 85,392 reviews2012
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.4 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: Story Rich 46.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Indie 12.5%, RPG 9%, 2D 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential narrative-focused RPG Maker experience that prioritizes storytelling and emotional impact over complex combat mechanics.
- #8 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
92% matchVery Positive92% of 948 reviews2019
Dev: Moonana
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 19.5%, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, JRPG 15%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, RPG 8%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, story-rich JRPG that features unique turn-based combat and a distinct, character-focused narrative.
- #9 Undertale
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 323,648 reviews2015
Dev: tobyfox
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
Why similar: Story Rich 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 23%, RPG 18.2%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Cute 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This iconic title shares the quirky humor, subversion of RPG tropes, and deep emotional resonance found in LiEat.
- #10 Eastward
91% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: JRPG 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, RPG 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful, story-rich adventure with a strong emphasis on character relationships and world-building.
- #11 Finding Paradise
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,040 reviews2017
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 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: JRPG 23.7%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Story Rich 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, RPG 11%
Why You'll Like It: As a spiritual successor to To the Moon, it continues the tradition of deeply emotional, narrative-heavy storytelling.
- #12 The Amber Throne
90% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.9 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: Turn-Based 25.7%, JRPG 16.6%, Hand-drawn 12%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A visually striking indie RPG that focuses on exploration and a classic, adventure-filled narrative.
- #13 The Witch's House MV
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,920 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 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: Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-driven experience that uses its pixel-art style to deliver a compelling and slightly dark narrative.
- #14 Mad Father
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,511 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: Psychological Horror 25%, Anime 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Story Rich 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels at building a haunting, story-rich atmosphere within a 2D, top-down perspective.
- #15 Sweet Lily Dreams
89% 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: Turn-Based 21.1%, JRPG 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, indie JRPG that captures the whimsical feel and exploration-heavy gameplay of the genre.
- #16 The Tenth Line
87% matchVery Positive83% of 151 reviews2017
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A console-style RPG featuring a colorful cast of characters, unique battle and level-up systems, quick 2D platforming action, and an original, fantastical story about friendship, faith, and finding your place in the world.
Why similar: Dragons 28.3% ★, JRPG 18.5%, Turn-Based 16.5%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Story Rich 7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique take on the JRPG genre with a focus on story-rich exploration and platforming elements.
- #17 LISA: The Painful
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 15,017 reviews2014
Dev: Dingaling ProductionsPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The miserable journey of a broken man...
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.2%, JRPG 20.2%, Psychological Horror 12%, Story Rich 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-rich RPG that uses its unique world-building and character interactions to leave a lasting impression.
- #18 Hylics 2
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,455 reviews2020
Dev: Mason Lindroth
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.
Why similar: Surreal 30.6%, Party-Based RPG 26.5%, RPG 14.9%, JRPG 12%, Stylized 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its surreal art style and experimental approach to the RPG genre make it a perfect match for fans of unique indie storytelling.
- #19 DELTARUNE
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 100,260 reviews2025
Dev: tobyfox
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!
Why similar: Story Rich 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.4%, JRPG 16.2%, RPG 15.6%, Surreal 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same quirky, meta-humor and character-focused RPG gameplay that makes LiEat so memorable.
- #20 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 24%, Party-Based RPG 22.8%, JRPG 16.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, RPG 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based, party-based RPG that emphasizes exploration and a narrative-driven experience.
- #21 Super Lesbian Animal RPG
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,865 reviews2022
Dev: ponett
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.1 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: Party-Based RPG 29%, Surreal 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Story Rich 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt, party-based RPG that uses its pixel-art style to tell a deeply personal and character-focused story.
- #22 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
83% matchVery Positive94% of 578 reviews2018
Dev: Kasey Ozymy
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
One day, Jimmy looked inside.
Why similar: RPG 27.7%, JRPG 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Story Rich 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: An imaginative and emotional RPG Maker title that explores complex themes through a whimsical, dream-like lens.
- #23 Fae Tactics
82% matchVery Positive85% of 1,719 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.2 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 34.4%, RPG 26.5%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, JRPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that features beautiful pixel art and a charming, fantasy-driven world.
- #24 Astria Ascending
84% matchMixed54% of 354 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.
Why similar: JRPG 35.7%, Hand-drawn 22.6%, RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based 10.7%, 2D 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D, hand-drawn JRPG that emphasizes a grand, story-driven adventure with a party-based combat system.
- #25 Impostor Factory
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,622 reviews2021
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.7 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 21.1%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Story Rich 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, RPG 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy experience that focuses on emotional storytelling and clever, character-driven plot twists.
- #26 Crystal Story II
81% matchVery Positive95% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: Lanstrash
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Crystal Story II is a turn-based RPG that follows the story of a young Dragon on his quest to defeat an evil witch. He must seek allies to aid him on his journey and save the world from the oncoming invasion.
Why similar: JRPG 23.3%, Turn-Based 22.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.7%, RPG 9.7%, Story Rich 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style indie JRPG that focuses on a straightforward, engaging narrative and turn-based combat.
- #27 Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 33,269 reviews2020
Dev: Nikita KryukovPub: Nikita Igorevich Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 11%
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 47.1%, Anime 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Surreal 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal, and highly narrative-focused experience that mirrors the intimate storytelling style of LiEat.
- #28 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,503 reviews2017
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.4 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: Surreal 19.5%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Story Rich 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-driven adventure that emphasizes exploration and narrative discovery.
- #29 Knights of Messiah IF: Castle in an Alternate Dimension
77% matchVery Positive96% of 75 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: Dragons 25.7% ★, JRPG 23.8%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, RPG 9.3%, Anime 6.4%
- #30 The Dragon and the Sword
77% matchMixed63% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DobbyPub: Shiravune
Windows
Created by Studio Dobby, this JRPG follows Clea, whose parents were slain by a mythical dragon. To gain strength for revenge, she joins Adventurer’s Guild Ftera and meets three women with their own reasons for hunting the dragon. From uneasy allies, they become true comrades as they near their foe.
Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, Party-Based RPG 21.5%, Female Protagonist 15%, RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #31 Always Sometimes Monsters
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,447 reviews2014
Dev: Vagabond Dog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 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: RPG 35.4%, Story Rich 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Indie 14.8%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This narrative-focused game prioritizes player choice and character development over traditional RPG combat.
- #32 灾厄黑龙与谎言公主
75% matchVery Positive90% of 3,621 reviews2025
Dev: 莓夜工作室
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 32.5%, Female Protagonist 19%, RPG 13.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Cute 10.8%
- #33 The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince
74% matchVery Positive95% of 445 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 28.1%, Hand-drawn 27.5%, Cute 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #34 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
78% 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 24.7%, Party-Based RPG 23.7%, JRPG 19.4%, Anime 6.4%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #35 DRAPLINE
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,644 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 27.5%, Cute 14.5%, Anime 14.2%, Indie 8.2%
- #36 Beloved Rapture
74% matchVery Positive84% of 262 reviews2024
Dev: Rapturous StudioPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Beloved Rapture is an indie jRPG inspired by the classics. Explore beautiful landscapes, fight in turn-based battles, and uncover many secrets. This mid-length adventure balances both an intimate coming of age story, and larger threats looming over the troubled kingdom.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.4%, Dragons 20.1% ★, JRPG 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Anime 7.1%
- #37 Disc Creatures
76% 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 24.4%, Turn-Based 23.6%, JRPG 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, RPG 7.3%
- #38 You Are NOT Bunnygirl
72% matchVery Positive97% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: (Just)JordanPub: Jordan Peloquin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guide Bunnygirl through a lab of malfunctioning robots in this RPG about self-care! Learn how to weaponize her emotions in combat and meet unhinged robots who seem to know more about her than she does. Can you protect Bunnygirl? And...who is she, anyway??
Why similar: Turn-Based 21.3%, JRPG 17%, Surreal 13.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #39 Quartet
71% matchVery Positive97% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.7%, JRPG 22%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #40 Heroes of Spyria
73% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #41 DRAGON: A Game About a Dragon
76% matchMixed69% of 619 reviews2015
Dev: Games With Dragons InPub: IPBuilders
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
DRAGON: A Game About a Dragon is a colorful and lovingly hand-drawn Action RPG inspired by the 16-bit era. Finally, YOU get to play as the dragon! Breathe fire, fight knights, hoard gold, and find treasure! A refreshingly lighthearted game with an endearing story.
Why similar: Dragons 58% ★, Hand-drawn 18.3%, Anime 9.9%, Indie 6.3%, 2D 4.9%
- #42 Kemono Teatime
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,447 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Lalala
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 22.9%, Female Protagonist 22%, Cute 17.5%
- #43 Dragon Spirits 2 : Prologue
72% matchVery Positive97% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: FHNBHJ
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 31.3% ★, JRPG 18.3%, Surreal 13.4%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Anime 7.7%
- #44 Tower of the Dragon
71% matchVery Positive99% of 91 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 33%, Anime 17.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, 2D 10.4%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #45 The Princess' Heart
75% 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 23.7%, Party-Based RPG 22.7%, JRPG 16.4%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, RPG 5.6%
- #46 The Oni Sellsword
73% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Eric Baskin
Windows
A totally free, short-but-sweet RPG with an unlikely hero. Journey across worlds as Xavienne to save her best friend, the beautiful Princess La.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.5%, JRPG 22.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Story Rich 9.1%, RPG 8.6%
- #47 Dragon Song Tavern: Cozy & Adventurous
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 327 reviews2025
Dev: Etherous Games LimitedPub: HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD
Windows · Mac
Ready to run a tavern with a Dragon companion? On this charming island, you can live out your tavern-keeping dreams. Along the way, you'll meet all kinds of guests, Encounter unicorns, battle Giant Elementals, and embrace adventures! Begin your journey as the Dragon Song calls!
Why similar: Dragons 42.6% ★, JRPG 20.7%, Anime 10.9%, Cute 9.9%, RPG 8.4%
- #48 Cairn: Mathair's Curse
69% 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 20.9%, Party-Based RPG 20.6%, JRPG 16%, Surreal 10.4%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #49 Dragon Spirits 2
69% matchVery Positive88% of 180 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 39.1% ★, Surreal 18.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, Anime 9.5%
- #50 HEARTBEAT
71% matchVery Positive85% of 621 reviews2018
Dev: CHUMBOSOFT LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.6 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: RPG 22%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, JRPG 12.5%, Anime 11.8%
- #51 The Rule Of SHE
68% 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: Female Protagonist 19%, Surreal 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #52 WitchSpring R
67% 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: JRPG 23.9%, Turn-Based 16%, Cute 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, RPG 11.7%
- #53 The Nameless: Slay Dragon
67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,994 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 31.7% ★, JRPG 24.5%, RPG 14.2%, Story Rich 13.3%, Anime 8.4%
- #54 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
69% matchVery Positive94% of 2,273 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.3%, JRPG 20.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #55 Meg's Monster
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,287 reviews2023
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.6%, JRPG 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Story Rich 7.6%, RPG 7.5%
- #56 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,379 reviews2024
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 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 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Anime 13.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, RPG 11%
- #57 Remnants Of Isolation
70% matchVery Positive81% of 124 reviews2015
Dev: Team IsolationPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.1%, JRPG 19.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, RPG 9.2%
- #58 Dragon Audit
68% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Archive Entertainment
Windows
A battle accountant storms the castle to rescue a princess, but accidentally rescues a lonely dragoness instead. 3D adventure inspired by classic point & clicks -- mixing comedy, light puzzle solving, and a heartfelt story.
Why similar: Dragons 60.8% ★, Story Rich 14.4%, Anime 11.8%, Cute 7.7%, Fantasy 5.3%
- #59 Dragon Princess is Hungry
66% matchVery Positive94% of 243 reviews2023
Dev: TashiKaniPub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
Eva, the half-dragon, half-human princess. Pfel, the steward, who serves Eva. They visit a mysterious isolated island infested with monster girls, and Pfel collects food for Eva on the island. However, there is a secret hidden on the island.
Why similar: JRPG 59.2%, RPG 19.8%, Story Rich 6.5%, Colorful 6.4%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #60 Stray Children
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 185 reviews2025
Dev: Onion Games
Windows
“The Olders, they come to eat the Children…” All of the adults have become monsters, the rumors say. Nowhere is safe outside these walls. Welcome to Stray Children — a bittersweet, fairy tale RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 45.2%, RPG 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 7.1%
