- #1 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
97% matchVery Positive94% of 36,242 reviews2020
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 42.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, Turn-Based 13.4%, RPG 6.2%, Adventure 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor that established the turn-based combat system and introduced the lovable protagonist Ichiban Kasuga.
- #2 Metaphor: ReFantazio
96% matchVery Positive90% of 40,405 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 46.8 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
Why similar: JRPG 36.7%, Turn-Based Combat 29%, Action RPG 9.2%, Story Rich 8.6%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the team behind Persona, this game offers a high-budget, turn-based JRPG experience with deep social systems and a gripping narrative.
- #3 Persona 5 Royal
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 125,442 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Emotional 7.9%, Sexual Content 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the blend of social simulation, stylish turn-based combat, and an emotionally resonant story found in the Like a Dragon series.
- #4 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 11,984 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.
Why similar: JRPG 13.7%, Beat 'em up 12.3%, Martial Arts 11.3% ★, Sexual Content 11.1%, Action RPG 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title serves as a crucial narrative bridge that fills in the gaps of Kazuma Kiryu's story leading up to Infinite Wealth.
- #5 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
94% matchVery Positive93% of 11,475 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.
Why similar: JRPG 41.7%, Turn-Based Combat 28.5%, Story Rich 7.4%, Funny 6.6%, RPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for modern turn-based JRPGs, offering a massive, charming world and a classic adventure feel.
- #6 Persona 3 Reload
93% matchVery Positive94% of 54,437 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42.5 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 40.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, Emotional 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This modern remake provides a deep, character-focused RPG experience with a refined turn-based combat system and strong social bonds.
- #7 Lost Judgment
92% matchVery Positive94% of 9,059 reviews2022
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 34.5 hrsMean: 47.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
When a police officer discloses the murder of the student teacher who bullied his son to suicide, the twisted secrets of a Yokohama, high school bleed out. Nothing, in this case, is black and white.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.2%, Martial Arts 26.8% ★, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: While action-based, it shares the same high-stakes crime drama, detailed urban environments, and side-quest depth as the main series.
- #8 Judgment
91% matchVery Positive94% of 11,392 reviews2022
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 23.9 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.7%, Martial Arts 25.8% ★, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Action 13%, Adventure 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: This detective-focused spin-off offers a grounded, gritty narrative set in the same iconic Kamurocho district.
- #9 Persona 4 Golden
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 83,940 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Why similar: JRPG 37.3%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Emotional 8.8%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at building deep, meaningful relationships between party members, a core pillar of the Infinite Wealth experience.
- #10 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
89% matchVery Positive92% of 11,586 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 20.7 hrsMean: 41.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Become a mighty demigod and battle through a decimated Tokyo in a war between angels and demons. Make new allies along your journey, engage in intense, turn-based combat, recruit hundreds of demons and forge your own path to dictate the fate of all existence.
Why similar: JRPG 48.9%, Turn-Based 25.7%, Story Rich 10.2%, RPG 7.2%, Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a sophisticated, challenging turn-based combat system from the same publisher, focusing on strategic party building.
- #11 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
90% matchVery Positive81% of 6,164 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Don the clothes and weaponry of the elite to become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.
Why similar: JRPG 23.2%, Beat 'em up 13.4%, Violent 9.7%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: This historical spin-off uses the same character archetypes in a completely different setting, providing a fresh yet familiar experience.
- #12 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
89% matchVery Positive94% of 15,937 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Why similar: JRPG 35%, Turn-Based 30.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, RPG 6.7%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a refined turn-based combat system and distinct, character-driven story arcs that reward exploration.
- #13 Yakuza Kiwami 2
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 782 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Face off against the most powerful yakuza in the Kansai region of Japan in an explosive conflict between rival clans, loaded with brutal brawling action, immersive exploration, and unforgettable experiences.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 16.5%, Martial Arts 13.6% ★, Action RPG 10.3%, Action 10%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features one of the most beloved urban environments in the series and a compelling story that deepens the lore of the Yakuza.
- #14 Yakuza Kiwami
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 674 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Unwind a 10 billion yen conspiracy in Tokyo's red-light district, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve that will make you a legend.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 15.5%, Martial Arts 11.2% ★, Action RPG 10.3%, Action 9.5%, JRPG 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This remake of the original game is essential for understanding the foundational history of the Kiryu saga.
- #15 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
87% matchVery Positive95% of 5,775 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Why similar: JRPG 41.5%, Turn-Based 17%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its incredibly deep world-building and long-form narrative, it is perfect for players who love the series' continuity.
- #16 Tales of ARISE
86% matchVery Positive87% of 36,291 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: JRPG 47.7%, Action RPG 16.6%, Story Rich 8.3%, RPG 7.9%, Sexual Content 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This JRPG features a strong focus on character relationships and a visually stunning world that feels grand in scale.
- #17 Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
85% matchVery Positive93% of 7,951 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Japan's criminal underworld in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on unraveling the truth around his daughter's tragic accident.
Why similar: JRPG 16.6%, Beat 'em up 14.5%, Comedy 9.1%, Action RPG 8.9%, Sexual Content 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a poignant and emotional conclusion to the Kiryu-centric era of the Yakuza series.
- #18 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
84% matchVery Positive88% of 45,558 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.6 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, Action RPG 19.4%, RPG 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a cinematic, high-budget RPG experience that balances intense action with strategic combat elements.
- #19 Yakuza 5 Remastered
84% matchVery Positive89% of 7,060 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 27.8 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 16.3%, JRPG 15.4%, Comedy 9.5%, Action RPG 9.4%, Action 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its massive scope and multiple protagonists provide a sense of scale and variety that mirrors Infinite Wealth's ambition.
- #20 Shenmue I & II
83% matchVery Positive89% of 3,157 reviews2018
Dev: D3TPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SEGA®’s most requested re-release of all time finally comes to a new generation. Shenmue delivers an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still unrivalled in depth and detail. Return to the epic saga that defined modern gaming. The saga begins…again.
Why similar: Martial Arts 31.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, JRPG 11%, Adventure 10%
Why You'll Like It: These games are the spiritual ancestors to the Yakuza series, pioneering the concept of a detailed, interactive urban open world.
- #21 ONE PIECE ODYSSEY
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,377 reviews2023
Dev: ILCA, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A brand new RPG set in the world of the popular anime, ONE PIECE! Play as members of the Straw Hat Crew in a fantastic adventure set in the ONE PIECE world!
Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Turn-Based Combat 23.7%, Comedy 13.1%, Funny 7.8%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It captures a similar lighthearted, adventurous spirit with turn-based combat and a focus on a tight-knit group of friends.
- #22 Yakuza 4 Remastered
82% matchVery Positive91% of 7,134 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 16.6%, JRPG 14.4%, Action RPG 10.4%, Action 9.4%, Comedy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It introduced the multi-protagonist formula that became a staple for the series' storytelling.
- #23 Baldur's Gate 3
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 832,276 reviews2023
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 77.6 hrsMean: 130.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 41.5%, Sexual Content 23.9%, Story Rich 13.3%, RPG 12.3%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers unparalleled narrative depth and party-based turn-based combat that rewards creative problem-solving.
- #24 Yakuza 3 Remastered
81% matchVery Positive81% of 10,048 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.
Why similar: JRPG 17.6%, Beat 'em up 15.1%, Comedy 8.8%, Violent 8.5%, Action RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a more intimate look at the characters, focusing on emotional stakes and personal growth.
- #25 Persona® 5 Strikers
81% matchVery Positive88% of 17,598 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!
Why similar: JRPG 39.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Story Rich 8.2%, Action RPG 7.1%, Adventure 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This spin-off retains the stylish aesthetic and beloved cast of Persona 5 while shifting the gameplay to a more action-oriented style.
- #26 Sea of Stars
79% matchVery Positive89% of 14,305 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Why similar: JRPG 36.4%, Turn-Based Combat 28.5%, Story Rich 8.6%, Emotional 8.2%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to classic turn-based JRPGs that focuses on tight mechanics and a charming, emotional story.
- #27 Persona 5 Tactica
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,078 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.
Why similar: JRPG 64.1%, RPG 15.3%, Action 9%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Colorful 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG spin-off allows you to spend more time with the iconic cast of Persona 5 in a new gameplay format.
- #28 Rise of the Ronin
79% matchMixed62% of 9,853 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."
Why similar: Action RPG 34.4%, Violent 14.8%, RPG 14.1%, Action 12.1%, Gore 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a rich, open-world historical setting that will appeal to players who enjoy the exploration aspects of the Like a Dragon games.
- #29 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
77% matchVery Positive88% of 9,151 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 26.1 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.
Why similar: JRPG 36%, Action RPG 17.6%, Funny 13%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 8.7%
- #30 Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,107 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 15.9%, Martial Arts 10.9% ★, JRPG 9.8%, Action RPG 9.7%, Action 8.8%
- #31 Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
76% matchMixed61% of 2,634 reviews2026
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 29.9 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
YAKUZA KIWAMI 3 is an extreme remake of the action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu's fight to protect those he loves. DARK TIES is a brand-new game featuring Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 included as a separate action-packed experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 16.8%, Martial Arts 13.3% ★, Action 9.5%, Action RPG 9.5%, JRPG 9.3%
- #32 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 29,619 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 29.6 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 39.7%, Action RPG 15.2%, RPG 7.9%, Action 7.7%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #33 Persona5: The Phantom X
75% matchMixed50% of 12,464 reviews2025
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 46.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” The beloved RPG series with over 27 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!
Why similar: JRPG 41.8%, Turn-Based Combat 28.6%, RPG 7.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Adventure 6.4%
- #34 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
74% matchVery Positive86% of 16,380 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Why similar: JRPG 35.8%, Turn-Based 24%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, RPG 6.4%
- #35 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
74% matchVery Positive91% of 3,137 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.7 hrsMean: 68.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Why similar: JRPG 37%, Turn-Based 21.7%, RPG 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%
- #36 Epic Battle Fantasy 5
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,955 reviews2018
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 45.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!
Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Turn-Based 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Comedy 10.8%, Funny 8.3%
- #37 Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
71% matchVery Positive88% of 4,490 reviews2022
Dev: Arc System WorksPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A Persona 4 Smackdown!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.1%, Action 24.5%, Story Rich 23.5%, JRPG 19.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #38 Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
73% matchVery Positive85% of 2,377 reviews2017
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Long ago, a war raged between two powerful deities. Each was sealed away, their weapons scattered throughout the world. Our hero in this RPG, Fang, happens upon one such weapon and now he alone must choose which deity will awaken again!
Why similar: JRPG 30%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Sexual Content 8.9%, Comedy 6.5%
- #39 Promise Mascot Agency
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,466 reviews2025
Dev: Kaizen Game Works
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a cursed Japanese town! Recruit mascot friends and come to the rescue when disaster strikes! Solve the mystery of your exile! Help a living finger work through her many anger issues! Turn Promise Mascot Agency into the best agency in Japan in this open-world narrative adventure!
Why similar: Story Rich 29.1%, Funny 28.8%, RPG 19.1%, Adventure 17.6%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #40 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
72% matchVery Positive81% of 1,985 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Why similar: JRPG 43.2%, Turn-Based Combat 29%, RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 6.6%, Adventure 5.3%
- #41 Shenmue III
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,392 reviews2020
Dev: YS NETPub: ININ
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Shenmue III sees the eagerly anticipated continuation of the epic story-driven saga. Take control of Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist, determined to unravel the mystery behind his father's murder and to exact revenge on the killer.
Why similar: Martial Arts 40.6% ★, Adventure 21.1%, Action 21%, Story Rich 11.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #42 Chained Echoes
70% 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: JRPG 34.9%, Turn-Based 28.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 3.4%
- #43 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
68% matchVery Positive93% of 4,501 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Why similar: JRPG 56.9%, Turn-Based 15.9%, Emotional 8.1%, Story Rich 6.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%
- #44 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,425 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 42.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20.9%, Action RPG 8.7%, Story Rich 7.2%, RPG 7%
- #45 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,337 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 16.4 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unravel the mysteries of the past in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world.
Why similar: JRPG 36.6%, Turn-Based 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 20.3%, Emotional 8.1%, RPG 6.9%
- #46 Dragon Star Varnir
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 602 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory, Compile HeartPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fight in 3-tiered battles, devour your enemies, and customize your characters in this epic RPG to end the dragon's curse!
Why similar: JRPG 39.5%, Turn-Based Combat 26%, Adventure 10.2%, RPG 10.2%, Action 7.8%
- #47 DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
68% matchVery Positive93% of 57,195 reviews2020
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, Action 16.2%, RPG 14.1%, Beat 'em up 10.7%, Action RPG 8.9%
- #48 FAIRY TAIL
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,807 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Magic x Guilds x RPG = ”FAIRY TAIL”! Based on the fantasy adventure comic about Natsu, a Dragon Slayer of the rowdy Fairy Tail magician guild, and his unique group of friends battling against unusual and memorable enemies.
Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Combat 22.1%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Sexual Content 10.2%, RPG 8.2%
- #49 DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,697 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 30.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, Turn-Based Combat 24.2%, Turn-Based 16.4%, Emotional 8.9%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #50 FINAL FANTASY XVI
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 29,912 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: JRPG 34.8%, Action RPG 17.2%, Emotional 12.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
- #51 Persona 3 Portable
67% matchVery Positive80% of 5,476 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next... would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour.
Why similar: JRPG 32.3%, Turn-Based Combat 25.5%, Emotional 11.7%, Story Rich 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
- #52 Death end re;Quest
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,387 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.
Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Sexual Content 7.5%, Gore 6.9%
- #53 Fate/Samurai Remnant
65% matchVery Positive91% of 6,811 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.
Why similar: JRPG 46.9%, Action RPG 16.9%, Story Rich 9.5%, Action 7.1%, RPG 7%
- #54 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
64% matchMostly Positive78% of 6,247 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 21.3 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.
Why similar: JRPG 45.2%, Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, RPG 11.6%, Turn-Based 8%, Adventure 5.2%
