- #1 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
97% matchVery Positive86% of 17,118 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 46.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.9%, JRPG 24%, RPG 9.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%, 2.5D 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it shares the exact same HD-2D aesthetic, job-based combat, and multi-protagonist narrative structure.
- #2 DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,982 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 20.4%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, 2.5D 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title utilizes the same signature HD-2D engine and visual style that defines the modern Octopath experience.
- #3 Chained Echoes
96% matchVery Positive89% of 8,094 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 20.1 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: Turn-Based 33.6%, JRPG 22.9%, RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie masterpiece that perfectly captures the feel of 90s turn-based JRPGs with a unique overdrive combat system.
- #4 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,748 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 22.3 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 41.6%, RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, 2.5D 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, it shares the HD-2D aesthetic while focusing on deep tactical decision-making and branching narratives.
- #5 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
94% matchVery Positive93% of 12,075 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 37.5 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 34.6%, Party-Based RPG 24.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, RPG 10.8%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for modern traditional JRPGs, featuring a massive world and polished turn-based combat.
- #6 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
94% matchVery Positive81% of 2,061 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 25.4 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 39.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, RPG 15.2%, Story Rich 5.8%, Turn-Based 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a deep, customizable job system and strategic turn-based combat that will feel very familiar to Octopath players.
- #7 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
93% matchVery Positive93% of 3,998 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 23.0 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 46.8%, RPG 17.9%, 2.5D 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Story Rich 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This remake masterfully blends classic pixel-art characters with 3D environments to create a modern, high-fidelity JRPG experience.
- #8 LIVE A LIVE
92% matchVery Positive86% of 933 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The legend is alive! LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought alive in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.
Why similar: JRPG 42.6%, 2.5D 30.5%, RPG 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Adventure 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features the same HD-2D art style and a unique structure of multiple protagonists with distinct stories that eventually converge.
- #9 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,621 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 32.1 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 27.4%, 2.5D 15.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.1%, RPG 9.8%, Turn-Based 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic JRPGs that emphasizes a massive cast of characters and traditional party-based exploration.
- #10 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
90% matchVery Positive93% of 4,745 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 36.1%, Party-Based RPG 28.2%, Turn-Based 18.3%, RPG 5.7%, Story Rich 4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a non-linear, multi-generational narrative structure that rewards player choice and strategic party building.
- #11 CHRONO TRIGGER®
91% matchVery Positive88% of 13,470 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Why similar: JRPG 39.1%, Turn-Based 24.5%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic that inspired many of the party-based mechanics and narrative pacing found in modern JRPGs.
- #12 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,578 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.7%, JRPG 17.3%, 2.5D 16.9%, RPG 14.7%, Party-Based RPG 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical RPG that features complex political storytelling and meaningful choices that impact the world.
- #13 FINAL FANTASY VI
89% matchVery Positive92% of 4,965 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 50.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, Party-Based RPG 19.4%, RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A timeless masterpiece of storytelling that excels in character development and party-based drama.
- #14 Persona 5 Royal
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 138,101 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.5 hrsMean: 65.5 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 32.3%, Party-Based RPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, RPG 9.6%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Sets the bar for stylish, strategic turn-based combat and deep character social links in a modern setting.
- #15 SaGa Frontier Remastered
88% matchVery Positive92% of 643 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character!
Why similar: JRPG 33.6%, Party-Based RPG 24.4%, Turn-Based 17.1%, RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features multiple protagonists with unique, intersecting storylines that encourage non-linear exploration.
- #16 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
86% matchVery Positive92% of 12,696 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 35.6 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 33.9%, Turn-Based 33.3%, RPG 10.8%, Choices Matter 7.2%, Story Rich 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides highly challenging and rewarding turn-based combat mechanics that emphasize elemental weaknesses and strategic team composition.
- #17 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
87% matchVery Positive89% of 10,185 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 38.9%, RPG 18.8%, Open World 8.5%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Party-Based RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique gambit system for party management and an expansive, open-world design that encourages exploration.
- #18 Etrian Odyssey HD
84% matchVery Positive86% of 1,408 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, RPG 22.9%, Turn-Based Combat 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 15%, Fantasy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep party customization and dungeon exploration in a classic, challenging first-person format.
- #19 Trials of Mana
83% matchVery Positive91% of 5,755 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.0 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 41.8%, JRPG 34.8%, Anime 6.5%, Party-Based RPG 6.2%, Fantasy 3%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG remake that captures the spirit of classic adventure with multiple playable characters.
- #20 FINAL FANTASY IV
82% matchVery Positive92% of 3,024 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 68.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 29%, Party-Based RPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational JRPG experience with a strong focus on character-driven drama and classic party-based progression.
- #21 I am Setsuna
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,715 reviews2016
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.3 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 49%, RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric JRPG that focuses on emotional storytelling and classic, melancholic turn-based combat.
- #22 FINAL FANTASY V
81% matchVery Positive90% of 2,489 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 80.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 30.1%, RPG 18.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its highly flexible and rewarding job system that allows for deep character customization and strategic variety.
- #23 Cris Tales
81% matchMixed65% of 552 reviews2021
Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!
Why similar: JRPG 27.8%, Turn-Based 24.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, RPG 10.6%, Story Rich 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique turn-based RPG featuring time-manipulation mechanics and a beautiful, hand-drawn art style.
- #24 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,696 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 23.5%, Party-Based RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based 16.6%, 2.5D 13.6%, RPG 12.1%
- #25 LOST SPHEAR
82% 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: Turn-Based 30.1%, JRPG 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style JRPG from the same studio as we am Setsuna with a strong focus on party dynamics and world-saving quests.
- #26 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
77% matchVery Positive92% of 883 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
BRAVELY DEFAULT returns in HD! Relive the tale of the warriors of light. Enjoy strategic battles and over 20 different jobs. Plus modern gameplay enhancements and all-new minigames. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.5%, JRPG 22.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.8%, RPG 13.7%, 2.5D 9%
- #27 Legend of Mana
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,263 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The HD Remaster of Legend of Mana is coming to Steam. Meet a colorful cast of characters, use the unique "Land Make" System to build the World Map, and square off against fearsome monsters in the vibrant world of Fa’Diel.
Why similar: JRPG 34.8%, Party-Based RPG 33.3%, RPG 13%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Magic 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a beautiful, painterly art style and a non-linear approach to world exploration that feels distinct and rewarding.
- #28 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
80% matchVery Positive85% of 2,655 reviews2015
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!
Why similar: JRPG 43.6%, RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its highly dynamic and satisfying turn-based combat system that emphasizes timing and positioning.
- #29 Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition
77% matchVery Positive89% of 15,294 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Why similar: JRPG 29.4%, Party-Based RPG 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, RPG 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #30 Valkyria Chronicles™
78% matchVery Positive90% of 13,284 reviews2014
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!
Why similar: Turn-Based 42.1%, JRPG 24.4%, Anime 8.9%, RPG 8.8%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends turn-based strategy with real-time movement for a unique tactical experience set in a beautifully illustrated world.
- #31 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,277 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, 2.5D 26%, RPG 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #32 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
75% matchVery Positive85% of 2,022 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagination of the first two legendary adventures in The Erdrick Trilogy, brought together in one package.
Why similar: 2.5D 26.6%, RPG 14%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Turn-Based 8.5%
- #33 The DioField Chronicle
79% matchMixed51% of 802 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A gritty and immersive story brought to life with the latest technology. Introducing "Real Time Tactical Battle" (RTTB), a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system. The beginnings of a new Strategy RPG, crafted by a skilled and experienced development team.
Why similar: JRPG 53%, RPG 28.9%, Strategy 11%, Story Rich 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that emphasizes real-time combat and strategic positioning in a gritty, war-torn setting.
- #34 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
74% matchVery Positive94% of 380 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.9%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, JRPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%, RPG 7.9%
- #35 FINAL FANTASY II
76% matchVery Positive82% of 3,494 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 61.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, Party-Based RPG 28.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, RPG 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #36 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 34,707 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 25.4 hrsMean: 50.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 32.4%, Party-Based RPG 24.3%, RPG 13.9%, Open World 13.4%, Story Rich 6%
- #37 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
72% matchVery Positive89% of 6,698 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Featuring fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.
Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, RPG 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #38 Etrian Odyssey III HD
74% matchVery Positive87% of 762 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Set sail to an undersea labyrinth in search of the Deep City of Armoroad! Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.
Why similar: JRPG 35.7%, RPG 18.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Fantasy 3.2%
- #39 Metaphor: ReFantazio
71% matchVery Positive90% of 42,791 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 46.1 hrsMean: 55.6 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 31.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 7%
- #40 Sora no Kiseki the 1st
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,450 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 23.0 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!
Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Party-Based RPG 26.5%, RPG 12.6%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Anime 4.6%
- #41 Etrian Odyssey II HD
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 393 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take off to the skies for High Lagaard, a mysterious castle beyond the clouds. Assemble a team of heroes, seek the mystery of the colossal Yggdrasil tree and uncover the truth of the city!
Why similar: JRPG 42.8%, RPG 22.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Party-Based RPG 8.1%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #42 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,602 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 53.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
Why similar: JRPG 31.3%, Turn-Based 27.9%, RPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #43 Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
69% matchVery Positive95% of 2,577 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
Why similar: JRPG 44.4%, RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #44 8-Bit Adventures 2
71% matchVery Positive96% of 312 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Turn-Based 28.2%, JRPG 21.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.5%, RPG 7.2%
- #45 Cassette Beasts
69% matchVery Positive94% of 11,050 reviews2023
Dev: Bytten StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!
Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Party-Based RPG 24.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Open World 10.3%, RPG 9.2%
- #46 FINAL FANTASY III
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,838 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 34.8%, Party-Based RPG 21.1%, RPG 14%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #47 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,870 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Turn-Based 26.8%, JRPG 26.1%, Party-Based RPG 15%, RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%
- #48 Visions of Mana
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,733 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 33%, Party-Based RPG 30.9%, RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 5.4%, Cute 4.4%
- #49 Romancing SaGa 3™
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 535 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The celebrated RPG classic comes West for the first time! Experience a brand-new HD remaster of the legendary 1995 RPG masterpiece introducing optimised graphics, a new dungeon to explore, new scenarios and a new game+ function.
Why similar: JRPG 22.9%, Turn-Based 18%, Party-Based RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, RPG 8.4%
- #50 Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,042 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories.
Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, Turn-Based 22.1%, RPG 15%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%, Anime 6%
- #51 Persona 4 Golden
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,999 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 45.6 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 35.2%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, RPG 8%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #52 WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,367 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 47.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
CAPTURE, CUSTOMISE AND EVOLVE! Embark on a magical journey with siblings Reynn and Lann as they explore the vast land of Grymoire to rediscover their past and save the future.
Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, Turn-Based 18.1%, RPG 15%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Open World 6.2%
- #53 Persona 5 Tactica
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,188 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 15.8 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 43.8%, RPG 16.9%, Anime 8.8%, Story Rich 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%
- #54 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,738 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 19.8 hrsMean: 32.9 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 38.3%, Party-Based RPG 16%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, RPG 12.7%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #55 Crystal Story II
68% matchVery Positive95% of 331 reviews2015
Dev: Lanstrash
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Crystal Story II is a turn-based RPG that follows the story of a young Dragon on his quest to defeat an evil witch. He must seek allies to aid him on his journey and save the world from the oncoming invasion.
Why similar: JRPG 23.8%, Turn-Based 23.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, RPG 9.9%
- #56 FINAL FANTASY
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,651 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 40.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Party-Based RPG 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, RPG 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #57 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
68% matchMixed61% of 2,498 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.
Why similar: JRPG 37.3%, Party-Based RPG 25.3%, RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 6.6%, Turn-Based Combat 4.8%