- #1 Persona 5 Royal
97% 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 29.7%, Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, Party-Based RPG 12.5%, Anime 11.4%, Story Rich 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It is the clearest companion piece to Metaphor, with the same Atlus DNA of calendar-based progression, relationship building, stylish turn-based battles, and a long story about changing society.
- #2 Persona 3 Reload
96% 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 25.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Anime 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its blend of daily time management, social bonds, dungeon crawling, and modernized turn-based combat closely mirrors the structure that makes Metaphor so compelling.
- #3 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
96% 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 37.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Anime 13.4%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 10%
Why You'll Like It: If you want Metaphor’s darker Atlus side, this delivers challenging turn-based combat, heavy ideological themes, and deep party customization in a ruined fantasy world.
- #4 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.3%, JRPG 19.2%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, RPG 8%
Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic dark-fantasy storytelling and modernized turn-based combat make it a strong fit if you loved Metaphor’s dramatic tone and party-focused progression.
- #5 Persona 4 Golden
95% 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 30.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 13.3%, Anime 11.5%, Story Rich 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It leans more cozy than dark fantasy, but its social-link progression, party bonding, and satisfying turn-based combat hit many of the same strengths.
- #6 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,178 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 65.7 hrsMean: 70.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
Why similar: JRPG 33.9%, RPG 14.7%, Anime 14.2%, Action RPG 13.9%, Adventure 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its hybrid field-action and command-battle system, political storyline, and party-driven road-trip feel make it one of the closest non-Atlus matches to Metaphor.
- #7 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
93% 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 40.1%, Party-Based RPG 25.8%, RPG 6.4%, Story Rich 6.2%, Turn-Based Combat 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its fantasy kingdom stakes, nonstandard progression, and heavy emphasis on classes and party-building make it a great pick for players who enjoyed Metaphor’s Archetype experimentation.
- #8 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
92% 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 29.3%, Turn-Based Combat 21.3%, Party-Based RPG 17.2%, RPG 9.1%, Story Rich 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a huge fantasy journey with memorable companions, polished turn-based battles, and a strong sense of heroic adventure that overlaps well with Metaphor’s grand quest feel.
- #9 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
91% 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 40.5%, Anime 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its school-calendar structure, bonding events, nation-spanning plot, and classic turn-based party combat strongly appeal to the same players Metaphor does.
- #10 Soul Hackers 2
91% matchMixed65% of 3,213 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.
Why similar: JRPG 38.8%, Turn-Based Combat 26.3%, RPG 15.9%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is another stylish Atlus RPG built around turn-based weakness exploitation, party interactions, and a mature story with a slightly darker edge.
- #11 Persona 3 Portable
90% 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 23.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, Party-Based RPG 14.9%, Anime 11.9%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Even in its older form, it still delivers a strong mix of time management, social progression, and turn-based dungeon combat that Metaphor fans usually appreciate.
- #12 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
89% 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 30.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, RPG 10.6%, Party-Based RPG 10.3%, Anime 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its large cast, fantasy political conflict, and traditional party-building make it a natural choice if you want another story-rich fantasy RPG with recruiting and team variety.
- #13 MONARK
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 238 reviews2022
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Could you face yourself and the threats around you to save the ones you love? Shin Mikado Academy is engulfed in a madness-inducing Mist, and only you can save everyone inside. Develop your Ego to break the pacts set by the Pactbearers and remove the corrupting Mist.
Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Anime 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: Created with ex-SMT talent, it channels a similarly dark mood, strategic turn-based battles, and character-relationship systems into a more oppressive supernatural setting.
- #14 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
87% 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 30.7%, Party-Based RPG 20%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, RPG 12.5%, Story Rich 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its flexible job system, polished turn-based combat, and mature fantasy storytelling make it especially appealing if you enjoyed customizing Metaphor’s party roles.
- #15 The Caligula Effect 2
88% matchVery Positive92% of 446 reviews2022
Dev: historia Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 43.6%, RPG 22.2%, Anime 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is a bond-driven JRPG with stylish turn-based combat and psychological themes, making it a good match for the relationship-focused side of Metaphor.
- #16 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
86% matchVery Positive93% of 3,057 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 38.6 hrsMean: 55.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Civil war has broken out across Erebonia. After his narrow escape from Trista, Rean will take up his sword again on a journey with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear...
Why similar: JRPG 45%, Anime 16.8%, RPG 13.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It expands the first game’s bond-focused formula into larger-scale political conflict and a broader journey, which makes it feel even closer to Metaphor’s kingdom-spanning stakes.
- #17 Chained Echoes
85% 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 36%, RPG 23%, Turn-Based Combat 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.7%, Story Rich 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This indie JRPG pairs sharp turn-based systems with strong worldbuilding and political conflict, giving it a surprising amount of overlap with Metaphor’s broader fantasy appeal.
- #18 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
86% matchVery Positive82% of 1,091 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!
Why similar: JRPG 32.7%, Turn-Based Combat 23%, Anime 13.7%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its progression is deeply tied to growing closer with party members, giving it a similar emotional payoff loop to Metaphor’s bond-building systems.
- #19 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
84% 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 32.6%, Turn-Based Combat 28.4%, RPG 19.2%, Story Rich 8.6%, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Though much goofier in tone, it nails party camaraderie, job-based customization, and story-rich turn-based combat in a way that can scratch a similar itch.
- #20 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
83% matchVery Positive91% of 22,837 reviews2024
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 70.4 hrsMean: 76.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.
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: It builds on Like a Dragon’s class-and-party formula with even stronger social dynamics and a bigger adventure, making it a solid fit for bond-focused JRPG fans.
- #21 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
84% matchVery Positive84% of 11,041 reviews2018
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Why similar: JRPG 38.7%, Anime 17.6%, RPG 17%, Action RPG 6.7%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This one is especially worth a look if you liked the idea of restoring and guiding a fantasy realm while building a party for a long adventure.
- #22 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
82% matchVery Positive94% of 1,143 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 74.0 hrsMean: 85.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Three different legends are about to unfold! Determine the fates of Rean Schwarzer, Lloyd Bannings, and the mysterious “C” in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series.
Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, RPG 14.4%, Anime 12%
Why You'll Like It: Its dense party systems, huge cast, and high political stakes make it a great next step for players who want another long-form, systems-heavy story RPG.
- #23 HARVESTELLA
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,478 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
HARVESTELLA, an all-new life-simulation RPG from SQUARE ENIX! Lead a life of self-sufficiency with your vibrant house as a base and cooperate with allies to overcome various threats.
Why similar: JRPG 44.4%, RPG 16.8%, Action RPG 15.8%, Story Rich 10.1%, Fantasy 6%
Why You'll Like It: Its fantasy worldbuilding, class-swapping combat, and day-by-day structure make it a good alternative if the time-management side of Metaphor was a big draw for you.
- #24 Persona 5 Tactica
81% 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 35%, RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Anime 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more tactical than Metaphor, it still delivers stylish Atlus presentation, party synergy, and a rebellion-themed story that should resonate with fans of the studio’s formula.
- #25 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,531 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 31.7%, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: If Metaphor’s divided-kingdom politics and ideological clashes were your favorite part, this offers one of Steam’s strongest fantasy stories in that lane, albeit with tactical combat.
- #26 SaGa Emerald Beyond
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 357 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
FORGE YOUR OWN TALE The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.
Why similar: JRPG 26.8%, Party-Based RPG 22.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, RPG 8.6%, Story Rich 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its unusual structure and highly strategic turn-based battles reward experimentation in a way that should appeal to players who loved mastering Metaphor’s build options.
- #27 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,153 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Why similar: JRPG 35.9%, Party-Based RPG 27%, RPG 18.4%, Anime 8.7%, Fantasy 3.2%
- #28 The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
77% matchVery Positive93% of 553 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 75.6 hrsMean: 74.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The future of an entire continent is at stake in this milestone entry in the Trails series! Explore the vast Calvard Republic with three different protagonists, nurture connections, and master powerful skills in both real-time and turn-based battles as you uncover the secrets at the core of Zemuria!
Why similar: JRPG 23.5%, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, RPG 10%, Action RPG 9.3%
- #29 SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 305 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With the fate of the world uncertain, follow the journey of Urpina, Taria, Balmaint, and Leonard as they call on their might and set out to carve a new future. Take charge and shape your own adventure with ultimate freedom of choice.
Why similar: JRPG 26.7%, RPG 15.9%, Anime 12.9%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is lighter on story presentation but excellent for players who want another deeply tactical turn-based RPG centered on party composition and combat decision-making.
- #30 Fuga: Melodies of Steel
78% matchVery Positive93% of 1,215 reviews2021
Dev: CyberConnect2
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.
Why similar: JRPG 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Strategy RPG 11%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its dark war-story tone, tense turn-based battles, and strong focus on relationships under pressure give it some of the same emotional and strategic pull.
- #31 Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
78% matchVery Positive84% of 4,965 reviews2019
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.
Why similar: JRPG 40.8%, RPG 15.5%, Anime 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its sweeping fantasy journey, anime presentation, and emotionally driven party adventure capture some of the same grand-JRPG charm as Metaphor.
- #32 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
79% matchVery Positive86% of 1,744 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.
Why similar: JRPG 49.4%, Anime 16.3%, Action RPG 14%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It trades turn-based combat for action, but its Persona-like schedule structure, social events, and modern-fantasy party vibe make it feel adjacent in all the right ways.
- #33 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,680 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 29.2%, Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, Party-Based RPG 9.9%, RPG 9.7%, Action RPG 9.2%
- #34 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 28.5%, Turn-Based Combat 20.7%, Anime 14.1%, Party-Based RPG 13.4%, RPG 11.4%
- #35 Path of the Midnight Sun
76% matchVery Positive85% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Daimon
Windows
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 26.9%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Anime 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%
- #36 Persona® 5 Strikers
74% 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 36%, Anime 21.6%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 9.6%, Action RPG 6.5%
- #37 Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 578 reviews2017
Dev: Pixelated Milk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Regalia: Of Men And Monarchs is a tactical RPG set in a cheerful fantasy world full of weirdness and wonder. Assemble your party, go adventuring, manage your kingdom, make new friends, and defeat your opponents in challenging turn-based combat.
Why similar: JRPG 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Party-Based RPG 17.5%, Anime 10.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.3%
- #38 Crown Gambit
72% matchVery Positive97% of 350 reviews2025
Dev: WILD WITSPub: Playdigious Originals
Windows · Mac
Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 23.4%, RPG 18.2%, Story Rich 18%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Fantasy 12.1%
- #39 Dark Deity
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,983 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: JRPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Party-Based RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Anime 9.9%
- #40 Sword of Convallaria
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,577 reviews2024
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 62.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny.
Why similar: JRPG 30.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, RPG 9.1%, Anime 9%
- #41 Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: AtomTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Swordhaven is a party‑based low‑magic fantasy cRPG with a deep character creation system, rich storytelling, and seamless turn‑based/RTwP combat. Explore Nova Drakonia, uncover ancient secrets, meet hundreds of NPCs with unique quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22.8%, Party-Based RPG 22.6%, Strategy RPG 12.2%, Action RPG 11%, RPG 9.2%
- #42 Grey Heritage: Faded Vision
73% matchVery Positive80% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: BTrain Studio
Windows
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: JRPG 20.5%, Party-Based RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Strategy RPG 9.9%
- #43 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
69% 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 34.4%, Turn-Based Combat 20.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, RPG 13.8%, Fantasy 4.7%
- #44 Ash of Gods: Redemption
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
Dev: AurumDust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22.5%, Party-Based RPG 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Strategy RPG 11.9%, RPG 9.9%
- #45 Etheria: Restart
70% matchMixed58% of 262 reviews2025
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Etheria is an Ethereal Hero RPG. To preserve the flame of civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into the virtual world "Etheria". And you, as a Hyperlinker, will enter the virtual world to uncover the hidden truths of Etheria.
Why similar: JRPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Anime 9.9%, Strategy RPG 8.3%
- #46 FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 592 reviews2024
Dev: Mistwalker CorporationPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.
Why similar: JRPG 45.7%, RPG 18.6%, Anime 15.5%, Story Rich 12%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #47 Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
70% matchVery Positive88% of 4,984 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.
Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Anime 9%
- #48 Alphadia Genesis
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 133 reviews2015
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Alphadia Genesis chronicles an epic adventure with Fray and his investigative team from the Archleign Kingdom as they set out to solve a mysterious murder case in a nearby city. Immerse yourself in stunning 3D battles!
Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, RPG 23.8%, Anime 12.8%, Party-Based RPG 9.7%, Adventure 8.1%
- #49 Tyranny
71% matchVery Positive87% of 13,114 reviews2016
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Why similar: RPG 34.3%, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Story Rich 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #50 Arco
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,091 reviews2024
Dev: FranekPub: Panic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A Mesoamerican fantasy RPG that blends turn-based and real-time combat. Explore the world through three handcrafted stories forged in bloodshed, laced with magic, and united by revenge.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, RPG 13.3%, Story Rich 12%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.4%
- #51 Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 162 reviews2021
Dev: Rideon,Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Become the court blacksmith adventuring in the Sand Kingdom in a fantasy RPG!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.3%, Turn-Based Combat 24.8%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%, Fantasy 9.2%
- #52 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
68% matchVery Positive84% of 42,222 reviews2021
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: META Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, RPG 10.4%
- #53 The Nameless: Slay Dragon
67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,960 reviews2024
Dev: The Nameless EpicPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Nameless: Slay Dragon is like a mix of CRPG and JRPG. In short - how to slay the immensely powerful and cunning evil dragon? You will play as a young man having a bloody feud with a dragon, and face powerful, sinister and tricky enemies with friends....
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, JRPG 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, RPG 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #54 Tales of ARISE
66% 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 33.7%, Anime 19.5%, RPG 11.9%, Action RPG 11.8%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #55 Alterium Shift
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Drattzy Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.
Why similar: JRPG 35.7%, RPG 20.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Adventure 8.9%, Party-Based RPG 7.5%
- #56 Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy
69% matchMixed69% of 133 reviews2022
Dev: Curious FatePub: Akupara Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy is a turn-based, tactical RPG featuring strategic battles, intriguing puzzles and exciting quests. Customize your heroes’ unique, class-based attacks and abilities to defeat Father Eldritch's oppressive armies throughout dozens of unique, hand-crafted maps!
Why similar: JRPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Anime 10.1%, Strategy RPG 9.5%
- #57 Portal Fantasy
67% matchMixed67% of 254 reviews2025
Dev: Portal Fantasy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Journey through an epic storyline, collecting creatures to aid you in turn-based battles, avoiding traps and solving puzzles, completing thrilling quests, and uncovering the darker history of Pyli Kingdom in this RPG with a unique modern take on a classic beloved genre.
Why similar: JRPG 33%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, RPG 14.5%, Story Rich 10.9%, Fantasy 9.7%
- #58 The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots
65% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,690 reviews2026
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
You awaken in the Forest of Silver Shallots, setting out to uncover the secret of the Morphean Paradox. Above, factions weave their schemes; below, the black mist hides a swelling undercurrent. Time never stands still, and truth wears many faces. Not everyone can return to their fate…
Why similar: JRPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Time Management 16.1%, Party-Based RPG 13.4%, Anime 9.1%
- #59 Visions of Mana
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,602 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 28.5%, Party-Based RPG 22.5%, Action RPG 11.6%, RPG 10.8%, Anime 8.9%
- #60 VARLET
67% matchMixed53% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
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 32.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Anime 16.1%, RPG 10.6%, Story Rich 10.5%
