- #1 The Legend of Tango
97% matchMixed53% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: Spilt Milk Studios Ltd
Windows
The Legend Of Tango is a short comedy JRPG that tells the story of how Tango Fiesta was born through the medium of a classic fantasy JRPG.
Why similar: RPG 45.6%, RPGMaker 37% ★, Indie 17.4%
- #2 Mathoria: It All Adds Up
96% matchMixed61% of 99 reviews2016
Dev: Senshi.Labs
Windows
A free educational math RPG that caters to children. Helps in practicing basic addition skills through drills while adventuring in the land of Mathoria. Also aims to target educators and gamer parents alike, so that Mathoria can become a bonding tool between them and the children they care for.
Why similar: RPG 48.1%, RPGMaker 32% ★, Indie 20%
- #3 The Sun Will Rise
96% matchMixed56% of 75 reviews2016
Dev: The Sun Will Rise Team
Windows · Mac
The Sun Will Rise is a completely free Final Fantasy-style game about depression. Made by an international development team of gamers and mental health professionals, it is designed above all else to be a rewarding playing experience with a positive message behind it.
Why similar: RPG 44.7%, RPGMaker 38.3% ★, Indie 17.1%
- #4 Final Warrior Quest
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: The Game Brewery
Windows
Final Warrior quest is a parody JRPG. Developed entirely in Japan, thus making it a true Japanese Role-Playing Game. Recognizing the inherent foibles of the genre, Final Warrior Quest has tried to mitigate the annoyances while utilizing a humorous tone.
Why similar: RPG 42.9%, RPGMaker 40.7% ★, Indie 16.4%
- #5 iTownGamePlay UNIVERSE
94% matchMixed51% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Undermax Games
Windows
Warning: This Game is only available on Spanish. Acompaña al YouTuber ITownGamePlay en está increíble aventura junto a sus suscriptores para restaurar la paz en su mundo!
Why similar: RPG 48.9%, RPGMaker 31.7% ★, Indie 19.4%
- #6 KYOTO TANOJI QUEST
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 23 reviews2016
Dev: Media Impact Co.,Ltd
Windows
"KYOTO TANOJI QUEST" is a role-playing game set in the "Tanoji area" in Kyoto city. Your goal is to enjoy the trip at 12 shopping streets! The player himself becomes the main character of this game, aiming at a high score while enjoying conversation with people and overcoming the fight with myself.
Why similar: RPG 88.1%, Indie 11.9%
- #7 Team Four Star RPG
93% matchVery Positive83% of 92 reviews2017
Dev: Shadow Blade Productions
Windows
Join Lanipator, Master Wugglez, and LordMoonStone. Also known as Nick, Grant and Kirran, as they venture through worlds based on games they once played.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.3% ★, RPG 42.2%, Indie 15.6%
- #8 Kokurase Episode 1
92% matchVery Positive89% of 141 reviews2016
Dev: galantiPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The Kokurase gang, also known as Cupid’s Helpers, is out to help freshman Sakura woo Yoshimitsu, a popular senior with every other girl in school vying for his heart. Switch between members to bring these two lovebirds together in an intertwining tale.
Why similar: RPG 46.8%, RPGMaker 36.7% ★, Indie 16.6%
- #9 Project "Fire"
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2016
Dev: Distant AlliancePub: ElvenNeko
Windows
Welcome to "Project Fire" - free adventure\role-playing game! This game is for the people who love good stories, fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk universes, and tactical combat in jrpg style. And yes, it's free for everyone, and let no one be left behind!
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.8% ★, RPG 39.8%, Indie 13.4%
- #10 Journey to Luonto
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Daniel Wiitanen
Windows
A RPG game that involves killing monsters, bosses, and completing the main quest line as well as the secondary quest line
Why similar: RPG 62%, RPGMaker 38% ★
- #11 Origin Of Destiny: Crimson Awakening
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 136 reviews2016
Dev: CloudTheWolf Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Sophie and Mike have been separated by an evil group and must now try and rejoin forces before taking on a great evil. But something more sinister is happening and may change the world forever!
Why similar: RPGMaker 52.9% ★, RPG 36.9%, Indie 10.1%
- #12 Legionwood 1: Tale of the Two Swords
89% matchVery Positive85% of 189 reviews2016
Dev: Dark Gaia Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
An epic free-to-play RPG that captures the spirit of the classics of the SNES era.
Why similar: RPG 57.4%, RPGMaker 42.6% ★
- #13 Prey with Gun 带枪的猎物
88% matchVery Positive86% of 206 reviews2017
Dev: 兔子放映部Pub: 兔子放映
Windows
Under command of a young boy to complete his plan and dig out the hidden truth and his motivation. (The English Version of this game will release soon)
Why similar: RPG 53%, RPGMaker 38.4% ★, Indie 8.5%
- #14 Meta Star
89% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Lost-Ride Studios
Windows
Have you ever been playing a game and wondered, "Why can't I fly!?" or "I wish I could customize my spaceship!"? Well, Meta Star is your answer!!! Race the rest of the internet to beat the game, and the winners get to tell the developers what to include in the next update!
Why similar: RPG 72.4%, Indie 27.6%
- #15 拯救大魔王2 Rescue the Great Demon 2
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 463 reviews2016
Dev: 吃了就睡工作室Pub: indienova
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sino was controlled by human. Human made the rules, and annihilated every race that opposed them. Every race on this continent became slaves, except human.Demons had been enslaved for 80 years since their leader, the Great Demon was captured. This is where our story begins.
Why similar: RPG 52%, RPGMaker 29.8% ★, Indie 18.2%
- #16 逝去的回忆3:四叶草之梦
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 650 reviews2019
Dev: 神族宝
Windows
This game does not support English. But if you buy and install this game, 625 eggs will be provided for the other game "Lost Memories 3 Side Stories". Only with this game installed will it work!
Why similar: RPG 45.8%, RPGMaker 36.1% ★, Indie 18%
- #17 Lord of the Seal
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: N-SoftPub: N-soft
Windows
Grid based first person RPG, dungeon crawler game.
Why similar: RPG 55.6%, RPGMaker 24.3% ★, Indie 20%
- #18 Max, an Autistic Journey
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 114 reviews2016
Dev: Professional ImaginationPub: GPAC
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Max, an Autistic Journey is a retro style top-down turn-based RPG filled with mini games, monsters and most of all, heart. Developed by a devoted dad who made a game with his son about his son's autism.
Why similar: RPG 56.7%, RPGMaker 22.8% ★, Indie 20.5%
- #19 Lucid Awakening 2
85% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2015
Dev: Momiji Studios
Windows
Play through an engaging and emotional story set in a deep world full of its own original mythology and history. Take advantage of the Dual Soul class system, switching between Pure and Veil classes in the heat of battle, to conquer challenging enemies and bosses.
Why similar: RPG 48.7%, RPGMaker 32.8% ★, Indie 18.6%
- #20 To Ash
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2016
Dev: 16 Bit PsychPub: Self-Publish
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 99%
A unique RPG where instead of becoming stronger, you get weaker as you go along. Demitri is a hero who already completed his journey. He is already powerful, so combat is complex and strategic from the start! The theme revolves around death and acceptance.
Why similar: RPG 45.9%, RPGMaker 38% ★, Indie 16.1%
- #21 Machine Made: Rebirth
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Proteus StudiosPub: Sometimes You
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Machine Made: Rebirth is a classic fantasy/sci-fi RPG, you will play as Tibby, an angelic girl lost in a world of advanced technology, magic and corruption. Having lost her memories, Tibby must find a way to rediscover her history and her true self to overthrow the evil Machine God that threatens the world.
Why similar: RPG 37.1%, RPGMaker 37% ★, Indie 25.9%
- #22 The Rising of the Shield Hero : Relive The Animation
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 281 reviews2019
Dev: KADOKAWA CORPORATIONPub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
Based on the work of Aneko Yusagi, the popular anime "The Rising of the Shield Hero" makes its RPG debut! Not only can you relive memorable scenes from the anime, but you can experience the battle system used by Naofumi, a hero who specializes in defense.
Why similar: RPG 49.7%, RPGMaker 32.9% ★, Indie 17.4%
- #23 Harmony of the bravest
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: LSGames
Windows
Harmony of the bravest is a game developed by RPG Maker MV. Fight againts strong enemies, save Armonia from a millennial prophecy and discover the truth about that! Bring your friends back with always different strategies in this turn based roleplay game!
Why similar: RPG 41.7%, RPGMaker 41.5% ★, Indie 16.7%
- #24 Tears of a Dragon
80% matchPositive89% of 47 reviews2017
Pub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
We all have inner demons that sometimes tell us to do the wrong thing. Savage Dragoon is in a constant battle to conquer the darkness lurking within himself...Also known as his "Dark Passenger". Where his story ends...You Decide... This game is based on a true story, that being my own and my constant battle against depression.
Why similar: RPG 54.6%, RPGMaker 31.9% ★, Indie 13.5%
- #25 Drayt Empire
81% matchMixed52% of 263 reviews2016
Dev: RPG VideoPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Drayt Empire is a classic RPG. Ronarke and Drayt, best Friends on an adventure to seek out and find the lost forbidden City of Rahland. On their travels they will encounter many challenges which will test their friendship and strength.
Why similar: RPG 37.8%, RPGMaker 32.7% ★, Indie 29.5%
- #26 Quarter Dollar
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Purple
Windows · Mac · Linux
A wild west sci-fi RPG set in an apocalyptic world, without any means of defense other than talking.
Why similar: RPG 58.5%, Indie 22.3%, RPGMaker 19.2% ★
- #27 Torches of Fate
73% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: RoushTech, LLC
Windows
The land of Alga is being plagued by a strange outbreak of monsters but all is not lost. Follow the story of our four heroes. They will need your help to fight the ever growing evil. There is fighting, romance, cute lil foxes, an old man beating people with a shield, You know, standard RPG stuff.
Why similar: RPG 56.4%, RPGMaker 22% ★, Indie 21.6%
- #28 Above & Below
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marcus Delekta
Windows
A semi-open world, story-driven RPG about how a search for one girl’s lost memory becomes a desperate struggle to defy prophetic destiny and uncover how the after-effects of a thousands-year-old war reshaped the fates of two intertwined worlds.
Why similar: RPG 42.5%, RPGMaker 41.3% ★, Indie 16.2%
- #29 Echoes of Aetheria
78% matchVery Positive84% of 179 reviews2016
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Two nations finally achieve peace, marked by a momentous royal wedding. But just as they seal it with a kiss, a group of soldiers sabotage the wedding and kidnap the bride! Follow the story of Lucian, Ingrid, and Soha, as they uncover the secrets of the conspiracy and expose the true villains!
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, RPGMaker 27% ★, Indie 20.2%
- #30 天岚行 - Through the Mist and Sky
76% matchVery Positive94% of 196 reviews2018
Dev: FHNBHJ
Windows
Between the Kingdoms of Fenn and Leceron sits the narrow neutral zone Mount Aer. With heroes, mystical beasts, and the surrounding legends, the mountain has attracted all but the most mundane, yet has veiled itself from the world, with nothing known except the countless myths.
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, RPGMaker 39.4% ★, Indie 17.2%
- #31 Lost Memories 3 Side Stories
73% matchVery Positive87% of 470 reviews2020
Dev: 神族宝
Windows
Important note: Use the modifier to modify the data in the game will be judged cheating, the penalty is life-long ban on running the game! The game moderate liver injury, clearance time at least 200 hours, before you buy it must be estimated whether the body can bear it. Is your liver OK?
Why similar: RPG 64.2%, Indie 24.7%, RPGMaker 11.2% ★
- #32 Cross of Auria
77% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Hardytier
Windows
Cross of Auria is primarily a story and battle-driven classic style turn-based RPG. Play as the Lightning Warrior Ruby and her companions to her reclaim their memories from the malevolent forces who cursed the realm.
Why similar: RPG 55%, RPGMaker 24.7% ★, Indie 20.3%
- #33 Dear RED - Extended
78% matchMixed65% of 395 reviews2016
Dev: Lee SangPub: Sometimes You
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dear Red is a game based on two choices: Truth or Lie. Each of your choices will lead to a different result.
Why similar: RPGMaker 33.7% ★, Indie 33.2%, RPG 33.1%
- #34 Memories of a Vagabond
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,249 reviews2014
Dev: Darkelite Studio IncPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
You play as a young mercenary and travel from soul to soul to avenge your fiance and her family. While finding a way to change the flow of past events, you will encounter many obstacles and meet new allies. Will you be brave enough?
Why similar: RPG 50%, RPGMaker 39.7% ★, Indie 10.4%
- #35 Shining Orb Prequel
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Vorge Studio
Windows
Another day stuck on this floating island under the oppression of the Elves. Another crafty plan to foil their magical dominion and free Humanity. Will you finally break your people from their shackles, or will the clash bring destruction for all? Play the prequel to Shining Orb and find out how it all began!
Why similar: RPG 48.2%, RPGMaker 33.3% ★, Indie 18.4%
- #36 Warriors of Vilvatikta
76% matchMixed53% of 178 reviews2016
Dev: RPG VideoPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Warriors of Vilvatikta is an epic RPG inspired by real Indonesian history.
Why similar: RPG 72.6%, RPGMaker 17.7% ★, Indie 9.7%
- #37 Тридевятые земли(Свет или тьма)
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Играем вместе
Windows
"Проклятый змей! Я отомщу тебе за все загубленные тобой души! Ты слышишь меня, поганый ирод! Я приду за тобой! За твоей головой... "
Why similar: RPG 48.7%, RPGMaker 32.6% ★, Indie 18.6%
- #38 A Drop of Color
60% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Samuel BibbPub: StarCity
Windows
A story-driven RPG puzzle game where you solve color-based puzzles and engage in side-scrolling shooter action in an arcade.
Why similar: RPG 72.4%, Indie 27.6%
- #39 神谋
72% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: 个人制作
Windows
Shenmou is a classic turn-based RPG game with European mythological content! Rich plot stories, gorgeous magic skills will bring you and the heroes together to join a game of God and Magic.
Why similar: RPG 47.4%, RPGMaker 34.5% ★, Indie 18.1%
- #40 Final Quest II
75% matchMixed47% of 190 reviews2016
Dev: RPG VideoPub: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Return to the world of Paylea in Final Quest II. In an action-packed adventure, join Ralph and friends on an epic voyage to find his lost father. Have you got what it takes to confront the Dormai Empire?
Why similar: Indie 36.2%, RPG 34.8%, RPGMaker 29% ★
- #41 The Empire's Crisis
71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Clayton Rowe
Windows
The Empire founded three centuries ago by Tyrell, Humanity's greatest champion, teeters on the edge of collapse. It falls to you, formerly a mercenary, to prevent their fears from coming to fruition, while experiencing the rich history and characters of this troubled land.
Why similar: RPG 60.9%, RPGMaker 39.1% ★
- #42 Canvas Quest
71% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Chao's Playmate
Windows
Canvas Quest is a turn-based JRPG made in RPGMaker MV. The game features an artstyle based around poorly made digital and physical art, featuring stickman characters and an abundance of obvious perfect circles and lines. Journey with Bob and friends to rid the world of the Evil King.
Why similar: RPG 51.8%, RPGMaker 29.7% ★, Indie 18.5%
- #43 Beyond The Veil
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sun's Shadow Studios
Windows
Beyond the Veil is a text-based horror game, with a focus on character-driven storytelling. Drawing on the rich history of New Orleans, the choices you make will not only alter the story, but also the personality of the protagonist.
Why similar: RPG 72.4%, Indie 27.6%
- #44 Cage of the Succubi
68% matchMixed66% of 161 reviews2019
Dev: AsonPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Having had a spell cast on him, our hero awakens in a mysterious castle. His only options are to serve the castle's lord as a slave, or with some help and hard work, escape.
Why similar: RPG 66.2%, Indie 24.5%, RPGMaker 9.3% ★
- #45 The End of an Age: Provenance
74% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Poetic Justice Studios
Windows
Set in a medieval fantasy world. This classic styled RPG aims to bring brilliant story telling and turn based combat back to the fore. Join us to see out 'The End of an Age'
Why similar: RPG 66.2%, RPGMaker 33.8% ★
- #46 HorrorVale
53% 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: RPG 47.1%, RPGMaker 36.1% ★, Indie 16.8%
- #47 Yukinas Diary
69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: J_WGames
Windows
Experience the diary tale of Yukina and her companions – a legacy shaped by doubt, hope, and remembrance.
Why similar: RPG 46.9%, RPGMaker 34.6% ★, Indie 18.5%
- #48 Forgotten Realm RPG
70% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Triyo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey to rescue your future wife in this not-so-epic RPG. Discover what fate has in store for you and your friends.
Why similar: RPG 42.8%, RPGMaker 41.6% ★, Indie 15.6%
- #49 Corpo Tale
70% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2016
Dev: hamstercubePub: Gindie
Windows
You play as Martin, a Senior Test Engineer, working in a Test Department and it is Monday, yes... the dreadful Monday. From the beginning of the game you embark on an epic quest to make sure that things actually start working.PLEASE NOTE THAT THE GAME IS NOT YET AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH!
Why similar: RPG 60.1%, RPGMaker 39.9% ★
- #50 You Are Not The Hero
73% matchMostly Negative23% of 40 reviews2015
Dev: ToMorning Productions
Windows
A new action platform RPG, inspired by all the people the heroes always ended up screwing over. Stupid heroes...
Why similar: RPG 46.6%, RPGMaker 37.2% ★, Indie 16.2%
- #51 Bubble Tea : game for thinking and imagination
66% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Owen6936
Windows
Let's find legendary bubble tea to cure grandpa! This is a puzzle RPG Maker game that take you on an adventurous journey across the world, through various dangers to find legendary treasures according to Grandpa's orders.
Why similar: RPG 56%, RPGMaker 22.6% ★, Indie 21.4%
- #52 Oswald's Adventure
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: Dede BayiPub: MLG Games
Windows
Follow Oswald in his short adventure to find his sister. Will he find her? Or is there a surprise waiting for him? There is only one way to find out! Good luck, adventurers.
Why similar: RPG 44.5%, RPGMaker 38.5% ★, Indie 17%
- #53 The Logomancer
71% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2015
Dev: Jeffrey Nordin
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Ardus Sheridan and his apprentice John Marrow are negotiators for the dream commodities company Powell-Mercer and have been sent to the seaside city of Ordolus in order to finalize a contract with the region's most recently discovered logomancer, Glenton Dahl. The story begins as the duo reaches the city limits.
Why similar: RPG 50.1%, RPGMaker 30.2% ★, Indie 19.7%
- #54 Friday 星期五部门
65% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2019
Dev: 喵喵兔放映部Pub: 兔子放映
Windows
As a student who just dropped out of college, you, Amo, recently became a member of the Friday Department of the Mega Enterprise Cat Technology. You never consider that there would be something else you have to accomplish other than your work, but later, you find yourself falling into the swirl of interest within the company…
Why similar: RPG 58.9%, Indie 22.1%, RPGMaker 19% ★
- #55 SHELL_BREAK
68% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: STDIO_934
Windows
SHELL_BREAK is a Sci-fi RPG game with elements of maze explorations. Imprisoned in a research facility, you play a game where you have to find 3 'words' to confess your love for the berserk, and yet obsessive A.I. Will you obey your jailor, or somehow find another way out?
Why similar: RPG 50.7%, RPGMaker 30% ★, Indie 19.4%