Games Like Long Gone Days

Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

Why similar: Political 26.8% ★, Political Sim 19.2% ★, Alternate History 14.5%, Narrative 13% ★, Visual Novel 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This political simulation game mirrors the intense decision-making and geopolitical tension found in the narrative of Long Gone Days.

Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.9%, JRPG 18.9%, Military 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, War 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG inspired by the political climate of the 1930s, it captures the same blend of turn-based combat and large-scale military drama.

A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.

Why similar: JRPG 36.8%, War 17.2%, RPG 11%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG focuses heavily on political intrigue and moral dilemmas that force players to make difficult choices during wartime.

Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.3%, Emotional 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Story Rich 11.9%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a party-based emotional journey that emphasizes character relationships and the psychological toll of a recurring conflict.

Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.

Why similar: Choices Matter 33.5%, RPG 28%, Story Rich 22.5%, 2D 11.3%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a somber, war-torn world where your choices significantly impact the survival of your party and the outcome of the conflict.

Protect a noblewoman reckoning with unholy powers as she wards off the soul of the Demon King sealed inside her. Doubt your own companions, survive against unforgiving hordes of monsters. But beware; every choice has consequences in this epic JRPG adventure of betrayal, romance & self-acceptance.

Why similar: JRPG 26.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Anime 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends visual novel storytelling with JRPG mechanics to deliver a character-driven drama set against a backdrop of war.

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 25.9%, Political 21.4% ★, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern JRPG that captures the scale of war and the importance of gathering a diverse party to fight for a cause.

Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.

Why similar: JRPG 29.6%, RPG 19.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RPG that excels at depicting the complex, often gray morality of civil war and political maneuvering.

Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield.

Why similar: JRPG 27.2%, Party-Based RPG 21%, War 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on the life of a mercenary captain navigating the political instability and violence of a crumbling empire.

The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!

Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Anime 26.6%, War 16%, Story Rich 12.5%, RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines anime-style aesthetics with a serious military narrative, focusing on the personal stories of soldiers caught in a continental war.

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Why similar: Narrative 64.7% ★, Story Rich 19.4%, RPG 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply personal, story-rich experience centered on survival and political struggle within a dystopian setting.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Political 39% ★, Choices Matter 21.8%, Story Rich 16.2%, RPG 13.4%, Visual Novel 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: While a different genre, it provides the most profound exploration of political ideologies and personal trauma through choice-driven dialogue.

Broken Roads is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in a decaying, post-apocalyptic version of the vast Australian Outback, featuring a genre-redefining morality system. Survive, form bonds, and make tough choices that will shape your dangerous yet mesmerizing 25+ hour journey across the wilds.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 37.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Choices Matter 16.5%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPG that uses a unique moral compass system to reflect the consequences of your choices in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings is a high fantasy RPG that reenvisions turn-based combat in dynamic ways, telling the story of Alexander—an idealistic yet pragmatic nobleman—and his allies as they navigate politics, intrigue, ruling, and love amidst a tempestuous civil war.

Why similar: Political 27.7% ★, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, JRPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, War 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-heavy RPG that emphasizes political intrigue and the weight of responsibility in a fantasy setting.

Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.9%, JRPG 24.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Anime 12.6%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on the bonds between soldiers and the strategic challenges of leading a unit through a long, grueling war.

ArmaCulture is an indie factory-builder RPG set in the midst of a bitter, industrialized war between two nations in a fictional world similar to our own. The game combines illustrated character art with stylized pixel art to create a unique and dark historic atmosphere.

Why similar: Political Sim 27.9% ★, War 20.2%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Anime 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends strategy and RPG elements to explore the complexities of war and the choices leaders must make.

One war. Two sides of a military conflict. Which side will you choose if you take a look at the world from both sides of the conflict? Whom will you support and whom will you destroy if some are fighting for an uncertain future, while others are for a peaceful present?

Why similar: War 30.5%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Choices Matter 17%, Anime 16.4%, Story Rich 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that explores mystery and war through the eyes of a protagonist caught in a tense, dangerous environment.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: Choices Matter 31.4%, RPG 28.3%, Story Rich 19.9%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG places you in the role of an arbiter in a world where evil has already won, forcing you to make difficult choices in a rigid political hierarchy.

‘We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe’ is a socially engaged, text-based RPG about a journalist looking for his big break by uncovering the plights of refugees travelling from Africa to Europe. It is a story inspired by true events.

Why similar: Political 38.7% ★, Modern 18.9%, Emotional 13.7%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This interactive fiction game provides a grounded, emotional look at the human experience of migration and political instability.

Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.

Why similar: JRPG 32.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.2%, Anime 13.5%, Emotional 11.6%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a party-based JRPG structure with a focus on a world struggling against an encroaching technological and military threat.

The protagonist of this lonely life is you. You leave your hometown and come to a strange world. The world is prosperous and cold, strange but real. You may like it or wish you could tear it to pieces. The good news is, you have the choice!

Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, Choices Matter 17.8%, Alternate History 16.5%, Story Rich 12.9%, RPG 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich title that deals with dystopian themes and the consequences of political conflict.

Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is a homage to JRPG classics! Set in the open skies, experience adrenaline-filled turn-based dogfights as you take the role of captain and unite a party of rag-tag sky pirates setting upon an unforgettable, touching journey.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.2%, Narrative 20% ★, JRPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Emotional 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG that focuses on the camaraderie of a pilot crew navigating a world defined by aerial combat and political tension.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.9%, JRPG 25.2%, Choices Matter 14%, Story Rich 9.7%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, emotional RPG that forces players to make brutal sacrifices, echoing the desperate tone of surviving in a broken world.

Your choices shape the world in this coming-of-age RPG. As a new arrival in a 1980s rural Japanese town with a mysterious ability to loop time, your every decision and relationship will affect the outcome of battles against the invading Kegai.

Why similar: Narrative 25% ★, JRPG 24.5%, Anime 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Visual Novel 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Uses an interactive narrative system where relationships and conversation choices drive the progression of the game.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Political 80% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Story Rich 6.5%, 2D 2.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the crushing weight of bureaucratic and political pressure on the individual in a way that resonates with the themes of Long Gone Days.

A gritty dice-driven RPG, in a steampunk city. You escaped the War, but how to survive? Explore the city. Build up your skills. Decide who to trust. Choose carefully: you might just spark a revolution!

Why similar: Political 40.8% ★, Choices Matter 20.1%, Story Rich 17.4%, RPG 13.9%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich RPG that utilizes steampunk aesthetics to explore exploration and societal conflict.

A turn-based JRPG series featuring a modern presentation with a classic core. Episode 1 is the start of the adventure. Play as Haru and his childhood friend Kuroko as they defy an evil empire in the underground 'Lower City'.

Why similar: JRPG 47.6%, Anime 21.8%, Story Rich 15.1%, RPG 12.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style JRPG that offers a nostalgic, anime-inspired journey through a unique fantasy world.

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: Narrative 16.4% ★, Party-Based RPG 16.3%, JRPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, War 8.7%

Immigration Enforcement Case #112: You are under arrest. Unless your friends can cross a broken America, retrieve your identifying documents and stay out of trouble... this is the end of the American dream for you.

Why similar: Political 34.9% ★, Political Sim 20.3% ★, Alternate History 19.1%, Emotional 6.7%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that uses a satirical lens to explore political polarization and the struggles of everyday people.

Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.8%, JRPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 21.4%, RPG 12.9%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that emphasizes tactical combat and a narrative focused on adventure and discovery.

A story-rich JRPG set in a dystopian future where you befriend dinosaur companions, face tough choices with heart and humor, and unlock multiple endings.

Why similar: JRPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, Emotional 18.3%, Story Rich 10.6%, Anime 10.2%

In 1944, unprecedented disaster struck Japan, forcing it to accept an unconditional ceasefire from its enemy nations in World War 2. As a result, the Japanese have become a people without a nation, but they still come together and do whatever it takes to live without giving up...

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.7%, Anime 32.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, 2D 13.4%

Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.6%, JRPG 27.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, RPG 7.2%

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 33.8%, RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%

Command a rebellion as Leon Beaumont, Exiled Prince of Astrea, against the king that betrayed him. Engage in a classic turn-based tactical RPG experience as you unravel untold secrets from the past. Recruit allies, manage inventory, and train your soldiers in this JRPG inspired journey!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.8%, JRPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, Anime 9%, Emotional 7.7%

A death march to the end of the world. Can humanity's lost future be reclaimed?

Why similar: War 21.4%, Emotional 19.9%, Military 15.6%, Anime 15.4%, Visual Novel 14%

A young man, who suffered a phenomenon that he had never seen, faces an ominous power that threatens the fabric of reality. Awaken the power of Memory to restore what was lost!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.2%, JRPG 22.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Emotional 10.3%, Anime 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional JRPG that focuses on a party of characters working together to save their world from being erased.

In Midnight Ramen, you play as the owner of a late-night ramen stand and his apprentice. You interact with your customers, listen to their troubles, and help them out whenever you can. But as the bowls of ramen are cooked and served, troubles are beginning to brew in your own life as well...

Why similar: Emotional 25.6%, JRPG 23.7%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Story Rich 15.5%, RPG 8.5%

Spark Ignites - A pixel fantasy RPG where the Star God's Blessing grants one wish each century. Orphan Ash and Clover uncover its bloody truth during their pilgrimage. Holding a world-changing secret, will you steal divine power or defy the gods? Every choice writes a new ending.

Why similar: JRPG 29.4%, Turn-Based Combat 22.7%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 9%, Anime 7.8%

Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 39.7%, Turn-Based Combat 26.4%, Anime 17.7%, RPG 14%, Singleplayer 2.3%

A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!

Why similar: JRPG 32.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Emotional 11.4%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 8.4%

You decide how a civil war in the country of Izgub is supposed to end. Visual novel with strong themes of war, political violence and moral dilemma.

Why similar: Political 41.6% ★, War 18.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Emotional 9%, RPG 8.6%

To be a "leader" that guides others forward, or to be an uncompromising "ruler"...VARLET is a school life RPG where, through encounters with troubled boys and girls who are also searching for themselves, you begin to uncover a version of yourself you never knew existed.

Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Emotional 14.1%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Modern 13.5%, Anime 13%

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: Party-Based RPG 28.8%, JRPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Anime 9%, Story Rich 7.1%

Civil war continues down south, even the emperor bows to the mighty warlords. Han Empire will soon divide into THREE KINGDOMS. What should the young master do to keep his tribesmen on prairie safe and sound? Everything is in the turn-based RPG: Roam Across.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29%, Turn-Based Combat 21.7%, JRPG 20.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, RPG 10%

In a dystopian future, as The Judge with immense power, you journey through space to find hope in a divided society. This sci-fi adventure explores hope amidst adversity.

Why similar: Political Sim 49.9% ★, Choices Matter 18.6%, Visual Novel 17.3%, RPG 12.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Create a party, layer on new classes, and uncover the mystery behind the seeming reappearance of a long-gone city in this classicly-styled RPG.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.9%, JRPG 30.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, RPG 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Incarnated into a world of demons, you find yourself caught up in a middle of a demon civil war. Form contracts with demons and aid the Rebellions to take back what's rightfully theirs in this beautifully illustrated turn-based RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, Turn-Based Combat 23.9%, Anime 18.5%, RPG 17.9%, 2D 4.9%

Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world. Explore a unique reality, duel against darkness in a unique, fast paced combat system and mind your choices.

Why similar: JRPG 26.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Choices Matter 15.1%, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 10.8%

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 40.7%, Story Rich 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, RPG 12.7%, 2D 7.1%

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: JRPG 39.3%, Turn-Based Combat 24.2%, Story Rich 13.1%, RPG 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Vanaris Tactics is a short narrative tactical RPG experience that tells a story about refugees fleeing their occupied motherland. You lead a group of refugees looking for freedom outside the walls of Vanaris, unite your people and use tactical prowess to escape your oppressors.

Why similar: Emotional 27.1%, War 24.9%, RPG 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, 2D 8.4%

Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!

Why similar: JRPG 32.6%, Turn-Based Combat 28.5%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, RPG 8.7%

Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.6%, JRPG 25.5%, Story Rich 16.3%, RPG 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Jack Move is a JRPG that features a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing.

Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Anime 11.7%, Story Rich 9.8%, Party-Based RPG 9.7%

Digimon Survive presents a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will test your ability to survive.

Why similar: JRPG 31.8%, Emotional 17.4%, Anime 15.6%, Visual Novel 14%, Story Rich 11.1%

A classic tactics RPG where magic and technology clash to determine the fate of the world. Command tactical battles, befriend and train your troops, create custom heroes, and experience the story through multiple branching paths.

Why similar: War 31.4%, Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, Story Rich 20%, RPG 12.8%, 2D 7%

A turn-based retro-inspired RPG you can complete over the weekend. Perfect your timing in combat, uncover secrets, and interact with a rich world and its characters in a gripping story told from two perspectives.

Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, Turn-Based Combat 21.3%, Party-Based RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 11%, RPG 9.2%

Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast!

Why similar: Choices Matter 26.8%, Visual Novel 26.5%, Story Rich 20.1%, Anime 14.7%, RPG 8%

A turn-based RPG with deep character-driven combat, and a story written by Final Fantasy veterans. Finding yourself on the wrong side of the Crown, you and your companions must fight or perish. Build a team of mercenaries, forge alliances, and explore distant lands.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Choices Matter 17%, Story Rich 10%, RPG 8.5%