- #1 Millennium 2 - Take Me Higher
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 83 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Can Marine, Benoit, Karine and her friends find 12 warriors to confront the 13 dreaded Lords of Mystrock? Will Jeanne the magical fairy still support them and unleash her devastating spells on the foes? Play Millennium 2, live the tale and find out!
Why similar: Episodic 27.7% ★, RPGMaker 23.4% ★, JRPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel that continues the story and retains the exact same mechanics and charm as the original.
- #2 Millennium 3 - Cry Wolf
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Time is running out for Marine and her friends. She needs to find warriors at all costs, but all she seems to stumble into is a mermaid, a werewolf, a dragon and hordes of crazy orcs... can you get her out of trouble, in one of the best episodes of the award-winning Millennium series?
Why similar: RPGMaker 27% ★, Episodic 21.5% ★, Female Protagonist 14.1%, RPG 11.3%, JRPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Continuing the saga, this entry expands on the party-based exploration and quest-heavy gameplay of the series.
- #3 Millennium 4 - Beyond Sunset
96% matchVery Positive83% of 66 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A few days only are left to make the impossible possible... but now that Marine has combed the whole territory of Myst, chances to find the last few warriors wear really thin... or can she go on the track of the legendary man who calls himself The Bear, and boasts of incredible power?
Why similar: RPGMaker 26.8% ★, Episodic 18.8% ★, JRPG 15.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, RPG 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel further develops the character relationships and world-building established in the previous titles.
- #4 Millennium 5 - The Battle of the Millennium
95% matchMixed60% of 68 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
How can 13 peasants challenge 13 rich, powerful and well-educated martial artists? Enter the final, grandiose episode of a saga no stranger to the likes of Karate Kid, and carrying an uplifting message of hope, perseverence and friendship.
Why similar: RPGMaker 26.9% ★, Episodic 22.9% ★, JRPG 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: The final chapter of the series provides a satisfying conclusion to the epic journey started in the first game.
- #5 The Book of Legends
94% matchMixed67% of 290 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge RPG in the 16-bit style (Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire etc.), featuring an epic, exciting adventure in a fantasy world and packed full of characters (more than 30!), quests and secrets.
Why similar: RPGMaker 36.5% ★, JRPG 15.2%, RPG 11%, Turn-Based 8.6%, Anime 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the exact same engine, art style, and classic RPG feel.
- #6 Moonchild
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
What kind of danger can a mother face to rescue her child? Moonchild is a unique and enthralling 16-bit style RPG adventure featuring 9 amazing characters, plenty of sidequests and countless items and spells.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.8% ★, RPG 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, JRPG 8.6%, Story Rich 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Another title from the same developer that features similar exploration-heavy gameplay and party-based mechanics.
- #7 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
92% matchVery Positive94% of 2,258 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Why similar: JRPG 19.7%, Turn-Based 17.8%, RPGMaker 13.1% ★, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, exploration-focused JRPG that captures the same sense of adventure and discovery as the seed game.
- #8 Asguaard
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 120 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ready for a huge adventure? Welcome to the magical world of Asguaard, and delve into an RPG that can span over 100 hours! Dwarves in the cold region of Roya believe that only a human with a soul can overcome the dreaded Thanatos and its Pandora Box... are you this one?
Why similar: RPGMaker 24.7% ★, JRPG 18.1%, Turn-Based 15.2%, RPG 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similar epic scope and exploration-focused world design typical of the developer's style.
- #9 8-Bit Adventures 2
91% matchVery Positive95% of 302 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: JRPG 23.8%, Turn-Based 19.5%, RPGMaker 17% ★, Story Rich 7.9%, RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt tribute to classic JRPGs that places a heavy emphasis on story and character development.
- #10 Last Dream
91% matchVery Positive83% of 522 reviews2014
Dev: White Giant RPG Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Last Dream incorporates the best features of classic RPGs: replayability and complete immersion into a vast world, rich with detail.
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.5% ★, JRPG 21%, RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic 8-bit and 16-bit RPGs that offers deep character customization and extensive world exploration.
- #11 Cosmic Star Heroine
90% matchVery Positive89% of 1,021 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
Why similar: JRPG 46.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Turn-Based 9.9%, RPG 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the 16-bit JRPG era that features fast-paced combat and a vibrant, sci-fi inspired setting.
- #12 Skyborn
89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,719 reviews2014
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,...
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.4% ★, JRPG 15.3%, RPG 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Turn-Based 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished RPG Maker title that features a strong narrative and a compelling steampunk-fantasy aesthetic.
- #13 HEARTBEAT
89% matchVery Positive85% of 618 reviews2018
Dev: CHUMBOSOFT LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Make friends, make enemies, go fishing, collect cards, beat up sharks, beat up tigers, obtain the denim blade, train a fuzzy infantile insect for battle, and uncover ancient secrets in this monster-filled adventure.
Why similar: RPGMaker 36.4% ★, RPG 15.6%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, JRPG 10.9%, Anime 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie RPG with a focus on monster collecting and character-driven storytelling.
- #14 Echoes of Aetheria
88% 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: RPGMaker 57% ★, RPG 43%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong focus on party dynamics and strategic turn-based combat within a classic RPG framework.
- #15 Helen's Mysterious Castle
86% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: RPGMaker 30.5% ★, JRPG 19.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, RPG 9.9%, Anime 8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, combat-focused RPG Maker game that rewards strategic planning and exploration.
- #16 3 Stars of Destiny
87% matchMixed60% of 247 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In this extensive old-school RPG, explore countless unique places, defeat tons of enemies and complete richly developed quests. The game features addictive gameplay and an adventure worth about 40H of playtime.
Why similar: RPGMaker 35% ★, JRPG 16.4%, RPG 11.1%, Turn-Based 7.3%, Anime 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game features similar party-based exploration and classic RPG tropes.
- #17 The Amber Throne
86% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.
Why similar: RPGMaker 25.9% ★, JRPG 17%, Turn-Based 17%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A visually unique RPG Maker game that emphasizes exploration and turn-based strategy in a mysterious world.
- #18 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
84% matchVery Positive92% of 947 reviews2019
Dev: Moonana
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.
Why similar: JRPG 22%, Turn-Based 18.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, RPG 9.5%, Anime 8%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, story-rich JRPG with a unique combat system and a distinct, memorable visual style.
- #19 Manafinder
83% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows · Mac
Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.
Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Story Rich 10.5%, RPG 10.4%, Exploration 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic JRPG that emphasizes exploration and character-driven choices in a harsh environment.
- #20 Vagrant Hearts
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Enjoy pure 16-bit RPG goodness! Scarllet and Beatrice are two close sisters. One of them has the gift of healing, the more she knows about her gift the more she realizes how big her responsibility is. Features party splitting, beautiful artworks and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPGMaker 35.3% ★, Turn-Based 13.8%, JRPG 13.4%, RPG 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG that focuses on emotional storytelling and deep party interaction.
- #21 Heroines of Swords & Spells
82% matchVery Positive94% of 649 reviews2020
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.
Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, Turn-Based 21.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Exploration 7.2%, Story Rich 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous and character-focused RPG that captures the spirit of classic party-based adventures.
- #22 Whisper of a Rose
84% matchMixed51% of 97 reviews2014
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. Sadly, dreams must end... But not today. Melrose is about to meet her godmother and discover that the land in her dreams is real and in trouble.
Why similar: JRPG 20.1%, RPGMaker 19% ★, Turn-Based 16.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich RPG with a strong female protagonist and classic turn-based mechanics that feel very familiar.
- #23 Eternal Senia
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,016 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: RPGMaker 32.3% ★, Anime 17.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, JRPG 13.4%, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, action-oriented RPG that focuses on a heartfelt story and rewarding exploration.
- #24 The Tenth Line
82% matchVery Positive83% of 150 reviews2017
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 30.4%, Turn-Based 17.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Story Rich 9.8%, Fantasy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique JRPG with platforming elements and a deep, story-rich world that rewards curious players.
- #25 Crystal Project
78% matchVery Positive92% of 2,440 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Why similar: JRPG 48.2%, RPG 15.3%, Top-Down 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Fantasy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world JRPG that prioritizes exploration and finding secrets, much like the original seed game.
- #26 Ikenfell
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,224 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Ray GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.
Why similar: JRPG 19%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based 16.3%, Story Rich 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, magic-school RPG with a strong cast of characters and a deeply emotional narrative.
- #27 Forever Home
79% matchVery Positive92% of 183 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Blade Games
Windows
Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack.
Why similar: RPGMaker 37.4% ★, JRPG 25.3%, RPG 20.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Funny 8%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt, story-driven RPG that focuses on character relationships and exploration in a charming world.
- #28 Alpha Kimori™ 1
81% matchMixed59% of 222 reviews2014
Dev: Sherman3D
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Alpha Kimori™ Great Doubt™ Episode One is the first of a trilogy of bright and colorful Japanese Anime inspired story-driven episodic 2D Role Playing Games, which feature an intricate action-adventure epic story with a delightful mix of sci-fi and fantasy elements.
Why similar: RPGMaker 36% ★, JRPG 27%, Anime 11.7%, RPG 11.4%, Turn-Based 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style JRPG with an anime-inspired aesthetic and traditional turn-based combat mechanics.
- #29 LEGRAND LEGACY: Tale of the Fatebounds
80% matchMixed70% of 461 reviews2018
Dev: SEMISOFT
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Join the Fatebounds as they travel the world of Legrand in a desperate attempt to stop the Mugna Feud, a war of unparalleled savagery, and uncover the sinister forces behind it!
Why similar: JRPG 31.4%, Turn-Based 26%, Story Rich 9.3%, Anime 8.8%, Exploration 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based JRPG that pays homage to the classics with a deep, character-driven plot and beautiful environments.
- #30 Child of Light
78% matchVery Positive91% of 13,410 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, RPG 18.9%, Fantasy 12.5%, Story Rich 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, turn-based RPG with a female protagonist and a focus on exploration and narrative depth.
- #31 Undefeated
77% matchVery Positive81% of 180 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
16-bit RPG magic is back! Can you stop the Wastelands from spreading and overtaking the world? Play as Marcus, Bastien and Fela, 3 army conscripts with little liking for their new life, yet who find themselves engulfed in a mystery that could very well cause the demise of their nation.
Why similar: RPGMaker 35.7% ★, JRPG 22.5%, RPG 10.9%, Exploration 6.2%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #32 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The most non-Japanese jRPG of the decade! Epic Quest is an action-packed adventure featuring over a dozen classic and rich environments, 5 playable characters and a plethora of skills, spells and Limit Breaks. A must-have for fans of the SNES Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger!
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.2% ★, RPG 16.4%, Story Rich 6.7%, Strategy 6.6%, Adventure 6.1%
- #33 A Timely Intervention
76% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"A Timely Intervention" is an innovative RPG featuring animated battle visuals, polished gameplay mechanisms, an intricate storyline and a cast of colourful characters. Developed by the team behind "The Tale of a Common Man", it's a must-have for fans of the genre!
Why similar: RPGMaker 26.2% ★, JRPG 15.7%, Female Protagonist 13%, RPG 7.9%, Anime 7.3%
- #34 Heroes of Spyria
73% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, RPGMaker 18% ★, Female Protagonist 13.8%, RPG 10.3%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #35 Storm Of Spears RPG
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 602 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears!
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.4% ★, Anime 15.3%, JRPG 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, RPG 8.8%
- #36 Knights of Messiah IF: Castle in an Alternate Dimension
71% matchVery Positive97% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: GyuPub: Tensei Games
Windows
Enjoy traveling around the beautiful world of Knights of Messiah as the leader of a party of adventurers! When Alicia and Maya are captured by the evil prince of Windsor, Ritz, you and your friends must explore dungeons in search of the Gemstones that'll allow you to access his castle!
Why similar: JRPG 26.5%, RPGMaker 26.4% ★, Female Protagonist 12.6%, RPG 8.5%, Exploration 7.3%
- #37 Girlfriend Rescue
75% matchVery Positive85% of 229 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Girlfriend Rescue is a thrilling adventure where the gameplay of "Dragon Quest" meets the atmosphere of "Streets of Rage". Innovative, mixing rogue-style RPG and Beat'em Up atmosphere in a unique way, this game features a great deal of strategy through a mix of character selection & creative skills.
Why similar: RPGMaker 32.2% ★, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Anime 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%
- #38 Heroines of Swords & Spells 2
70% matchVery Positive94% of 244 reviews2025
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
A game for players who adore humorous fantasy adventures. A sprawling turn-based JRPG offering 50 hours of meticulously crafted plot, engaging quests, and no unnecessary grind. Four gorgeous yet utterly misguided heroines set out on perilous yet wildly entertaining adventures.
Why similar: JRPG 37.5%, Anime 14.4%, Story Rich 13.6%, RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 9.7%
- #39 Epic Battle Fantasy 4
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,277 reviews2014
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)
Why similar: JRPG 35.1%, Turn-Based 25.5%, Funny 8.9%, RPG 8.4%, Anime 6.2%
- #40 Dreamscape
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 68 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Addictive RPG with bits of strategy to enhance the gameplay, Dreamscape can be played in 4 different modes and features different rewards for completing them. You even get bonus heroes if you complete a mode without using the healing goddess!
Why similar: RPGMaker 35.2% ★, JRPG 14.2%, RPG 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Strategy 6.3%
- #41 Tales Across Time
74% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Tales Across Time is a story-driven RPG experience from the creator of 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey. It uses the classic short-story format to tell the tale of three different characters...
Why similar: RPGMaker 34.1% ★, JRPG 13.4%, RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based 9.9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #42 The Princess' Heart
75% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.
Why similar: JRPG 20.3%, Turn-Based 18.8%, RPGMaker 13% ★, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Exploration 6.4%
- #43 The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
68% matchVery Positive88% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: Fix-a-Bug
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 14%, Story Rich 12.4%, RPG 11.6%, Top-Down 11.3%, Fantasy 10.2%
- #44 FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
69% 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 28.1%, Turn-Based 24.5%, RPG 9.6%, Emotional 7.9%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #45 Artis Impact
67% matchVery Positive85% of 2,406 reviews2025
Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A fun turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI. Play as Akane to explore vibrant locations, battle with simple yet fluid combat, and enjoy side quests full of charming surprises. With a playful, humorous style and clever details, this adventure is light, easy, and full of smiles.
Why similar: JRPG 37.7%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Story Rich 13.1%, RPG 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #46 Flowstone Saga
68% matchVery Positive84% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Why similar: JRPG 38.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #47 WitchSpring R
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,785 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Funny 10.7%, RPG 10.4%
- #48 Fated Souls
73% matchMixed56% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore magical lands and discover your inner self in this exciting 16-bit style RPG from the same team that made Vagrant Hearts and Ashes of Immortality and featuring up to 20-30 hours of playtime.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.9% ★, JRPG 21.6%, RPG 17.4%, Fantasy 8.4%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #49 The Adventurer - Episode 1: Beginning of the End
72% matchMixed59% of 357 reviews2017
Dev: ZemunBREPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Imagine if every time you fall asleep, a new adventure awaits you.
Why similar: RPGMaker 35.1% ★, JRPG 26.3%, RPG 10%, Anime 9.4%, Adventure 6.3%
- #50 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: Denneko YuugiPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Join Cram, Cronos, Retla, and Esty as they discover the secrets behind the great ruins that lie beneath their feet in this combo-based, action packed indie RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 26.2%, Turn-Based 21.5%, RPGMaker 13.6% ★, Anime 7.6%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #51 You... and who else?
72% matchMixed61% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
YOU... and who else? is an addictive Strategy game developed by Aldorlea Games. Recruit troops, improve your skills, conquer castles and progressively unite the world under one banner. Your ability to come up with a good tactic will be tested!
Why similar: RPGMaker 42% ★, Turn-Based 22.9%, RPG 11.7%, Strategy 10.7%, Anime 7.5%
- #52 Notes From Province
69% matchVery Positive87% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: BoxFox Studios
Windows
Dive into a deep Open World that rewards exploration. Solve clever puzzles with lateral thinking, and engage in unique, story-driven boss battles. Then take a break. Furnish your home, fish a little, and chill with your eccentric neighbors.
Why similar: RPGMaker 32.5% ★, JRPG 20.3%, RPG 8.8%, Story Rich 7.4%, Exploration 7.3%
- #53 Wander Stars
65% matchVery Positive92% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: Paper Castle GamesPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Unleash custom attacks by combining words in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG! Collect all 200 words, earn Pep Ups from honorable victories and become a Kiai master. Befriend your rivals, uncover dark mysteries, and seek out the pieces of the Wanderstar map in a wild race across the universe.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.5%, JRPG 23.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #54 Finding Hope
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 79 reviews2017
Dev: Falling Star Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Discover a new world in this quirky RPG full of colorful characters - a story of love and madness filled with twists and surprises!
Why similar: RPGMaker 51.1% ★, RPG 33.2%, Adventure 15.7%
- #55 Doom & Destiny
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,412 reviews2015
Dev: Heartbit Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Be ready for the nerdiest adventure of your life! Journey with four everyday friends into this turn based hilarious jrpg filled with parodies and cameos! Explore a huge fantasy world full of secrets, monsters, dungeons and preposterous villains! Nerds are storming fantasy and it's awesome!
Why similar: RPGMaker 44.6% ★, RPG 19.2%, JRPG 14.8%, Fantasy 7.8%, Strategy 4.1%
- #56 Alphadia Genesis
70% 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 35.6%, RPG 20%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Anime 9.5%, Adventure 7.6%
- #57 Final Battle
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: Cherry Bloom
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Final Battle features an enthralling story with many twists and turns, and a gameplay to satisfy the itch of RPG players. It is a must-have for fans of the old Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Breath of Fire.
Why similar: RPGMaker 29.5% ★, JRPG 22.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, RPG 6.8%, Anime 5.7%
- #58 Mrs. Santa's Gift Hunt
67% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: Tuomo LainePub: Tuomo's games
Windows
Mrs.Santa's Gift Hunt is a short JRPG colecthathon, where you must find missing presents. Multiple endings and an adventure awaits you. Can you find all the presents?
Why similar: JRPG 30.2%, RPGMaker 15.2% ★, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Funny 7.9%
- #59 Gears of Dragoon: Fragments of a New Era
66% matchVery Positive82% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: NinetailPub: JAST
Windows
Dungeon crawl through a magical JRPG world. Turn-based battles, waifu romance, and visual novel choices await!
Why similar: JRPG 35.8%, RPG 12%, Anime 9.6%, Exploration 8.9%, Emotional 8.4%
- #60 Beloved Rapture
64% matchVery Positive84% of 256 reviews2024
Dev: Rapturous StudioPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Beloved Rapture is an indie jRPG inspired by the classics. Explore beautiful landscapes, fight in turn-based battles, and uncover many secrets. This mid-length adventure balances both an intimate coming of age story, and larger threats looming over the troubled kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 22.4%, RPGMaker 20.2% ★, Emotional 11.2%, Fantasy 7.5%, Anime 7.4%