- #1 Persona® 5 Strikers
97% matchVery Positive87% of 18,348 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 23.1 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 35.3%, Anime 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Action RPG 10.7%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title translates the Persona formula into a fast-paced action-RPG that feels very similar to the combat flow of the seed game.
- #2 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
96% matchVery Positive85% of 1,805 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 44.9%, Action RPG 22%, Anime 10.6%, RPG 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a modern Japanese city, this action-RPG features a group of students fighting supernatural threats in a way that mirrors the seed game's premise.
- #3 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
96% matchVery Positive94% of 1,941 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
Why similar: JRPG 37.3%, Action RPG 23.6%, RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 7.3%, Anime 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features fluid, high-speed action combat and urban exploration within a mysterious, walled city setting.
- #4 Persona 5 Royal
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 140,645 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!
Why similar: JRPG 42.7%, Anime 12.3%, RPG 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Story Rich 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive stylish urban JRPG that perfectly matches the modern aesthetic and character-focused social dynamics of the seed game.
- #5 Soul Hackers 2
94% matchMixed66% of 3,331 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.9 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 55.8%, RPG 21.5%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-infused JRPG that blends supernatural mystery with a modern urban aesthetic.
- #6 The Caligula Effect 2
94% matchVery Positive92% of 473 reviews2022
Dev: historia Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 52.1%, RPG 24.5%, Anime 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: This JRPG explores psychological themes and identity within a modern, surreal setting that echoes the seed game's narrative tone.
- #7 SCARLET NEXUS
93% matchVery Positive80% of 18,212 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: JRPG 36.8%, Action RPG 24.7%, Anime 16.1%, RPG 13.2%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a highly stylish action-RPG experience with a heavy emphasis on psychic powers and deep bonds between a diverse cast of characters.
- #8 KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)
92% matchVery Positive90% of 3,111 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) brings one chapter of the series to a close. Travel to exciting new Disney and Pixar worlds, and prepare for the final showdown.
Why similar: JRPG 26.2%, Action RPG 20.7%, RPG 14.6%, Action 6.5%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, fast-paced action-RPG experience with flashy combat mechanics similar to the seed game.
- #9 Hi-Fi RUSH
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,991 reviews2023
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41.6%, Action 21.6%, Anime 18.8%, Colorful 14.9%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the vibrant, comic-book visual style and rhythmic energy that makes the seed game feel so distinct.
- #10 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
90% matchVery Positive93% of 4,028 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
Why similar: JRPG 37.3%, Action RPG 20.9%, RPG 13.1%, 2.5D 11.1%, Story Rich 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG that successfully blends sci-fi and fantasy elements with a modern, polished presentation.
- #11 ONINAKI
91% matchMixed67% of 429 reviews2019
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The all-new Action-RPG, ONINAKI tells the story of one Watcher on a journey to protect Life, after Death.
Why similar: JRPG 37.5%, RPG 24.7%, Action RPG 17.7%, Anime 11.5%, Action 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG offers a unique perspective on life and death, matching the seed game's focus on the afterlife.
- #12 NieR:Automata™
89% matchVery Positive87% of 153,730 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Why similar: JRPG 29.4%, RPG 23.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Story Rich 12.8%, Anime 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in stylish action-RPG combat paired with a deep, existential narrative that fans of the seed game's story will appreciate.
- #13 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 36,065 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 37.3%, Action RPG 23.8%, RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 7.3%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-budget action-RPG that excels at blending urban environments with deep, character-driven relationships.
- #14 Metaphor: ReFantazio
86% matchVery Positive90% of 43,387 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 45.6 hrsMean: 55.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
Why similar: JRPG 37.7%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 13.7%, Anime 13.4%, Story Rich 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Persona, it features a highly stylized, modern JRPG design that feels fresh and innovative.
- #15 AI: The Somnium Files
88% matchVery Positive91% of 9,439 reviews2019
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.
Why similar: Anime 48.7%, Story Rich 35.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more of a mystery game, its unique visual style and focus on urban investigation share the seed game's quirky, modern charm.
- #16 The Caligula Effect: Overdose
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 620 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Mobius. An idyllic world that lets people forget about the pain and problems of reality. Created by a sentient vocaloid program, μ (Mu), reality and fantasy have become blurred, allowing people to relive their high school years in bliss -- but just how real is a virtual happiness?
Why similar: JRPG 45.5%, RPG 19.3%, Anime 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the struggle for identity and reality in a modern setting, sharing thematic DNA with the seed game.
- #17 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,252 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 68.9 hrsMean: 81.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 44.4%, RPG 21.6%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 10%, 3D 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, character-driven narrative that offers a modern JRPG experience with complex party dynamics.
- #18 CRYMACHINA
84% matchVery Positive86% of 773 reviews2023
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?
Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, Action RPG 24.7%, RPG 11.8%, Anime 11.7%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a strong, distinct aesthetic and a sci-fi narrative that feels appropriately edgy.
- #19 Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
85% matchVery Positive83% of 23,420 reviews2017
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
Why similar: Anime 39.9%, Story Rich 29%, Great Soundtrack 25.8%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the high-stakes 'death game' premise and eccentric character dynamics found in the seed game.
- #20 KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
83% matchVery Positive87% of 12,750 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.
Why similar: JRPG 31.9%, Action RPG 12.8%, RPG 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: This collection serves as the foundation for the action-RPG style that influenced many modern JRPGs.
- #21 Ghostwire: Tokyo
84% matchVery Positive83% of 21,217 reviews2022
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
Why similar: Story Rich 47.2%, Action 24.8%, Atmospheric 21.5%, Singleplayer 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers an immersive exploration of the supernatural side of a modern, bustling Tokyo.
- #22 CRYSTAR
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,464 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
Why similar: JRPG 37.7%, Anime 16.6%, RPG 15.6%, Action RPG 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features a dark, emotional narrative and a stylish presentation that resonates with the seed game's tone.
- #23 AKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 338 reviews2021
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Supernatural creatures are stalking the pop culture mecca of Akihabara—and they've turned you into one of them. Arm yourself with an otaku-themed weapon and expose their skin to sunlight in this HD update of the first game in the AKIBA'S TRIP series.
Why similar: JRPG 39.4%, RPG 20.8%, Anime 13.1%, Action 9.2%, 3D 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on urban exploration in a real-world Japanese district, capturing a similar sense of place.
- #24 Death end re;Quest
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,419 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.
Why similar: JRPG 42.6%, Anime 17.4%, RPG 13.3%, 2.5D 13.3%, Story Rich 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines urban mystery with JRPG combat in a way that feels both familiar and distinct.
- #25 MONARK
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 248 reviews2022
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 52%, RPG 24.2%, Anime 15.4%, 3D 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological JRPG set in a modern school environment that deals with similar themes of hidden dangers.
- #26 FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD
81% matchMixed63% of 3,196 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.
Why similar: JRPG 31.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 13.1%, Anime 7.5%, Linear 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features a group of students caught in a high-stakes conflict, mirroring the intensity of the seed game's story.
- #27 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,665 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 35.2%, 2.5D 19%, Action RPG 12.3%, RPG 11.5%, Anime 7.1%
- #28 Trinity Trigger
79% matchMixed64% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Caught in the middle of a divine clash of epic proportions that has left gigantic weapons towering over the landscape, Cyan and newfound allies Elise and Zantis set out on a quest to save the world…and defy the gods. Claim your fate in this fantastical adventure inspired by classic JRPGs.
Why similar: JRPG 33.1%, Action RPG 22.7%, RPG 12.6%, Anime 9.3%, Story Rich 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes party-based combat and exploration in a stylized world.
- #29 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
78% matchVery Positive93% of 3,206 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 40.8 hrsMean: 57.1 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 50.6%, RPG 14.4%, Anime 13%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Story Rich 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A strong, character-focused JRPG that excels at building a modern, immersive world.
- #30 FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 648 reviews2024
Dev: Mistwalker CorporationPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 36.3%, Comic Book 23%, RPG 13.7%, Anime 8.4%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #31 KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
76% matchVery Positive83% of 850 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue features 3 magical experiences, all leading up to KINGDOM HEARTS III.
Why similar: JRPG 31.4%, Action RPG 23.4%, RPG 15.6%, Action 6.9%, 3D 4.1%
- #32 SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 322 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.6 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 40.2%, RPG 22.5%, Anime 13.4%, 3D 6%, Story Rich 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, strategic combat system that rewards players who enjoy deep mechanical mastery.
- #33 RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
77% matchVery Positive80% of 1,058 reviews2018
Dev: tri-Ace
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This symphonic gunplay RPG, where you can change the fate of the world, has been remastered in a 4K/HD EDITION. Fly through the air and enjoy the blazing gun battles in this fateful tale set on a ruined planet.
Why similar: JRPG 55.8%, RPG 18.2%, Anime 9.8%, Story Rich 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%
- #34 The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
72% matchVery Positive93% of 768 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 80.6 hrsMean: 81.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 35.4%, Action RPG 23.6%, RPG 14%, Anime 9.7%, 3D 5.3%
- #35 REYNATIS
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Fantasy meets reality in Shibuya, Tokyo, where magic is something to be feared. In this action RPG, a young wizard seeks freedom through strength, and an officer seeks to control magic and restore order. When their paths cross, a darkness that will transform the world descends.
Why similar: JRPG 35.6%, Action RPG 26%, RPG 17.9%, Action 8%, 3D 5.3%
- #36 Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters
74% matchVery Positive82% of 879 reviews2023
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!
Why similar: JRPG 29%, 2.5D 17.4%, Action RPG 14.5%, Anime 10.6%, RPG 10.4%
- #37 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
74% matchVery Positive81% of 2,070 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Why similar: JRPG 47.5%, RPG 16.8%, Linear 10.3%, Story Rich 7.4%, 3D 6.3%
- #38 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
71% matchVery Positive92% of 12,933 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 15.6 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 51.7%, RPG 14.9%, Anime 12.3%, Story Rich 10.8%, 3D 5.9%
- #39 OMORI
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 88,824 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, Story Rich 19%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, RPG 16.2%, Anime 6.3%
- #40 NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
73% matchVery Positive88% of 28,468 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.
Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Story Rich 12.8%, RPG 11.8%, Action RPG 11.6%
- #41 Visions of Mana
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,752 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 33.9%, Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 11.9%, Anime 7.2%, Story Rich 6%
- #42 Ys SEVEN
73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,051 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!
Why similar: JRPG 39.1%, RPG 20.4%, Action RPG 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Anime 8.6%
- #43 LOST SPHEAR
75% matchMixed59% of 216 reviews2018
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: JRPG 36.2%, Linear 12.4%, RPG 12.2%, Anime 10.9%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #44 FINAL FANTASY® XIII
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 20,020 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Why similar: JRPG 49.4%, Linear 11.7%, RPG 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #45 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,798 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.8 hrsMean: 43.5 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 42.1%, 2.5D 23.6%, RPG 19.5%, Anime 6.7%, Story Rich 2.9%
- #46 Trials of Mana
71% matchVery Positive91% of 5,779 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Why similar: RPG 32.8%, JRPG 29.7%, Action RPG 18.1%, Anime 9%, Great Soundtrack 2.9%
- #47 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,571 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 47.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
When Lloyd Bannings is assigned to Crossbell's Special Support Section, he and his new teammates must prove themselves as they fight to overcome the injustice of a city gripped by corruption.
Why similar: JRPG 47.1%, RPG 18.1%, Anime 13.8%, Story Rich 12%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%
- #48 The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,155 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 52.1 hrsMean: 60.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Special Support Section is back with more members and more cases to solve! How will this rag-tag group deal with the oncoming threats to Crossbell’s political stability while maintaining their team’s foundation?
Why similar: JRPG 49.7%, RPG 20%, Anime 13.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%
- #49 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
70% matchVery Positive84% of 11,170 reviews2018
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.4 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 41.7%, RPG 17.1%, Anime 13.1%, Action RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #50 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,274 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 65.5 hrsMean: 70.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 33.5%, Action RPG 23.1%, RPG 13.5%, Anime 9.7%, 3D 5.2%
- #51 I am Setsuna
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,720 reviews2016
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.
Why similar: JRPG 54.4%, RPG 16.5%, Anime 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #52 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
68% matchVery Positive90% of 7,069 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Why similar: JRPG 39.3%, RPG 17.4%, Action RPG 15.6%, Anime 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%
- #53 FINAL FANTASY XVI
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 33,871 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Action RPG 26.4%, Story Rich 9.1%, RPG 9.1%, Fantasy 5.3%
- #54 KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom-
65% matchNo user reviews82% of 826 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon Falcom
Windows
Median: 36.9 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Falcom’s latest juvenile RPG set in modern JAPAN! Based on the worldview of the "Tokyo Xanadu" released in 2015, it presents a completely original story for modern RPG players.
Why similar: JRPG 36%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 15.4%, Anime 10.7%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #55 Edge Of Eternity
68% matchMixed69% of 4,052 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 32.1%, Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 11.3%, Anime 10%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #56 Secret of Mana
69% matchMixed68% of 2,932 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!
Why similar: JRPG 40.6%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Anime 8.2%
- #57 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,157 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 40.8%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 12.3%, Story Rich 8.1%, Anime 6.4%
- #58 The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails
67% matchVery Positive94% of 193 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A fateful encounter with the fairy Noi sets Nayuta and his friends on a path to explore beyond the borders of their island home in order to stop a dark plot.
Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, Action RPG 28.6%, RPG 21.3%, Anime 11.1%, Action 3%
- #59 Xanadu Next
68% matchVery Positive92% of 966 reviews2016
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.4%, JRPG 26.2%, RPG 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 6.7%
