- #1 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
97% matchVery Positive93% of 11,641 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 37.4 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 24.8%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, RPG 6.1%, Story Rich 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for modern, party-based turn-based JRPGs, mirroring the polished exploration and classic charm found in One Piece Odyssey.
- #2 FAIRY TAIL
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,828 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Magic x Guilds x RPG = ”FAIRY TAIL”! Based on the fantasy adventure comic about Natsu, a Dragon Slayer of the rowdy Fairy Tail magician guild, and his unique group of friends battling against unusual and memorable enemies.
Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 20.2%, Anime 17.2%, RPG 12.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: As another anime-based turn-based RPG, it directly mirrors the experience of playing through a popular manga series with a familiar cast.
- #3 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
96% matchVery Positive94% of 16,218 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 36.7 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 26.6%, Party-Based RPG 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, Open World 12.5%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a highly refined turn-based combat system and a beautiful art style that emphasizes the unique stories of a diverse party.
- #4 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
95% matchVery Positive91% of 23,175 reviews2024
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 70.7 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 30.4%, Turn-Based Combat 23.6%, Comedy 13%, Funny 7.7%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly blends turn-based combat with a massive, character-driven adventure that features humorous party interactions.
- #5 Persona 5 Royal
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 130,053 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.1 hrsMean: 65.0 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 25.8%, Party-Based RPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Anime 10.8%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the pinnacle of stylish, party-based turn-based combat combined with deep social bonds and a strong anime aesthetic.
- #6 Sea of Stars
93% matchVery Positive89% of 14,463 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Party-Based RPG 27.7%, JRPG 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Story Rich 7.9%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to classic JRPGs that emphasizes party synergy and strategic turn-based combat in a beautiful world.
- #7 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
94% matchVery Positive84% of 11,085 reviews2018
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.5 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 36.1%, Open World 19%, Anime 16.6%, RPG 12.7%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures a vibrant, high-fantasy anime aesthetic while focusing on party-based adventure and exploration.
- #8 Chained Echoes
92% matchVery Positive89% of 7,860 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 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 34.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, RPG 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.8%, Open World 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, tactical turn-based combat experience with a compelling ensemble cast and a rich, story-driven world.
- #9 ONE PIECE World Seeker
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,188 reviews2019
Dev: GANBARION Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Leave your compass behind and join Luffy as he embarks on a brand new action-packed adventure where you can experience the powers of the legendary Gum-Gum fruit to uncover hidden secrets on an original, never-before-seen island!
Why similar: Pirates 28.3% ★, Open World 27.3%, Anime 20.7%, JRPG 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides an expansive open-world experience that allows players to explore the One Piece universe from a different gameplay perspective.
- #10 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,026 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.6 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 36.7%, Turn-Based Combat 25.9%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 7.4%, 3D 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features classic turn-based mechanics with a charming art style and a traditional party-based progression system.
- #11 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,497 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.2 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 32.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, Anime 9.4%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic JRPGs that focuses on recruiting a massive party and engaging in strategic turn-based battles.
- #12 Cassette Beasts
89% matchVery Positive94% of 10,685 reviews2023
Dev: Bytten StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 14.1 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: Party-Based RPG 18.7%, JRPG 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Open World 11.5%, Comedy 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers unique turn-based combat and party-based exploration with a distinct, retro-inspired anime aesthetic.
- #13 Visions of Mana
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,644 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.1%, JRPG 29.3%, Anime 9.3%, RPG 8.9%, Story Rich 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, colorful JRPG that emphasizes party-based adventure and exploration in a beautifully crafted world.
- #14 Tales of ARISE
86% matchVery Positive87% of 36,468 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 34.7 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 33.2%, Anime 19.4%, Open World 18.9%, RPG 9.5%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: While action-oriented, it delivers a high-production anime narrative with a focus on party dynamics and character growth.
- #15 ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4
86% matchVery Positive92% of 21,560 reviews2023
Dev: Koei TecmoPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is the latest evolution of PIRATE WARRIORS action! Based on the concept of "experiencing a real ONE PIECE battlefield," buildings will come crashing down during the action and attacks will throw up smoke and dust, placing you in the thick of the ONE PIECE world!
Why similar: Pirates 57.1% ★, Anime 21.3%, Open World 7.9%, Comedy 6.3%, RPG 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: The best way to experience the fast-paced, chaotic combat of the One Piece universe with a massive roster of playable characters.
- #16 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
87% matchMixed67% of 2,079 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 31%, Open World 14.2%, Anime 11.4%, RPG 10%, Comedy 9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a grand sci-fi and fantasy adventure with a large, diverse party and engaging exploration mechanics.
- #17 SAND LAND
85% matchVery Positive88% of 1,329 reviews2024
Dev: ILCA, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
SAND LAND is an action RPG where you become the main character as Beelzebub, a Fiend Prince. Lead your company of heroic misfits and explore the legendary world of SAND LAND created by Akira Toriyama.
Why similar: Open World 24.5%, Anime 18.4%, Comedy 13.6%, Cartoony 12.1%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same author as Dragon Ball, it captures the adventurous, lighthearted spirit and unique art style of the One Piece universe.
- #18 Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,912 reviews2019
Dev: Moonsprout GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.9%, JRPG 15.6%, Team-Based 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Anime 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game features excellent party-based turn-based combat that emphasizes exploration and charming character interactions.
- #19 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 30,819 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30.2 hrsMean: 52.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 25.1%, Party-Based RPG 22.6%, Open World 17.5%, RPG 8.6%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a massive, story-rich party-based adventure with high production values and deep character development.
- #20 DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
83% matchVery Positive93% of 57,584 reviews2020
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
Why similar: Open World 24.2%, Anime 21.4%, JRPG 18.5%, RPG 17.2%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-fidelity anime adaptation experience with strong exploration elements and iconic character encounters.
- #21 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,096 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
“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 35.6%, Turn-Based Combat 24.7%, Anime 15.1%, RPG 9.8%, Story Rich 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It places a strong emphasis on building social bonds between party members within a stylized, atmospheric anime world.
- #22 Sonic Frontiers
82% matchVery Positive89% of 27,699 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!
Why similar: Open World 23.1%, Comedy 16.7%, Third Person 12%, Story Rich 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features open-world exploration and a lighthearted, character-driven narrative that feels accessible and fun.
- #23 Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
81% matchVery Positive90% of 12,804 reviews2019
Dev: h.a.n.d., Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With engaging storylines, classic turn-based battles, and tons of Digimon to collect, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition delivers everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory.
Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, Turn-Based Combat 27.9%, Anime 17.5%, RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic anime-based JRPG that features deep party-based mechanics and a compelling, story-rich narrative.
- #24 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
81% matchVery Positive95% of 5,834 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 15.8 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 41.2%, Anime 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Story Rich 10.4%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its deep, interconnected party-based storytelling and strategic turn-based combat systems.
- #25 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
77% matchVery Positive88% of 9,427 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.
Why similar: Pirates 39.2% ★, JRPG 17.9%, Funny 8%, Third Person 7.5%, RPG 6.9%
- #26 WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,310 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 45.6 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 34.8%, Turn-Based Combat 22%, RPG 13.3%, Anime 12.5%, Open World 12%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, creature-collecting turn-based RPG that focuses on party synergy and lighthearted adventure.
- #27 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
79% matchVery Positive86% of 1,760 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 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 57.2%, Anime 19.5%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 6.3%, Third Person 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled action RPG that emphasizes character bonds and party dynamics within a modern urban setting.
- #28 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
78% matchVery Positive85% of 2,614 reviews2015
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.6 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 48.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, RPG 13.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Anime 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features one of the most celebrated turn-based combat systems in JRPG history with a classic, adventurous tone.
- #29 Digimon Story Time Stranger
74% matchVery Positive90% of 21,121 reviews2025
Dev: Media.Vision Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 30.1 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.
Why similar: JRPG 27.1%, Party-Based RPG 27%, Anime 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, RPG 8.6%
- #30 I am Setsuna
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,698 reviews2016
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 45.4%, Turn-Based Combat 23.2%, RPG 12%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A melancholic but beautiful turn-based JRPG that focuses on a small, tight-knit party and emotional storytelling.
- #31 Cris Tales
78% matchMixed65% of 540 reviews2021
Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 20.1 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 31.4%, Turn-Based Combat 24.9%, Anime 13.4%, RPG 9.5%, Story Rich 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique turn-based JRPG with a distinct art style and time-manipulation mechanics that impact party combat strategy.
- #32 One Piece Pirate Warriors 3
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 10,821 reviews2015
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enjoy the original story of ONE PIECE from Fuschia Village to the mysterious kingdom of Dressrosa. Will your resolution be strong enough to defeat the most dangerous pirates, including Doflamingo and many more?
Why similar: Pirates 42.1% ★, Anime 26.5%, JRPG 8%, Third Person 5.1%, Comedy 5%
- #33 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
75% matchVery Positive86% of 16,560 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: JRPG 37.8%, Turn-Based Combat 19.2%, RPG 11.6%, Open World 9.4%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #34 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
73% matchVery Positive94% of 36,660 reviews2020
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 42.5 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 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, Open World 12.4%, RPG 11.7%, Comedy 6.8%
- #35 One Piece Burning Blood
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,991 reviews2016
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The game that all One Piece fans have been waiting for. One Piece Burning Blood is a dynamic and colourful new fighting game featuring the world’s most famous pirate: Monkey D. Luffy.
Why similar: Pirates 48.4% ★, Anime 47.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Story Rich 1.9%
- #36 Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire
74% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Octeto StudiosPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is a homage to JRPG classics! Set in the open skies, experience adrenaline-filled turn-based dogfights as you take the role of captain and unite a party of rag-tag sky pirates setting upon an unforgettable, touching journey.
Why similar: Pirates 24.4% ★, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, JRPG 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Anime 8.1%
- #37 One Piece: Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 544 reviews2017
Dev: GanbarionPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A remaster of the latest installment of the “Unlimited” series, with over 50 DLC’s included
Why similar: Pirates 39.2% ★, Anime 29.4%, Open World 18.7%, Adventure 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #38 EDENS ZERO
71% matchVery Positive87% of 134 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
This is a 3D action role-playing game based on the space fantasy comic/anime EDENS ZERO by Hiro Mashima, creator of Fairy Tail and Rave Master. The player controls a diverse cast of characters as they embark on an epic adventure across different planets while battling powerful enemies!
Why similar: Anime 35.3%, Open World 30.3%, RPG 16.8%, Story Rich 15.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #39 Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,188 reviews2018
Dev: Climax StudiosPub: Outright Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Ahoy! The Land of Ooo is underwater and it’s up to Finn and Jake to find out why. Join our heroes as they explore the high seas, search for hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects and fight pirates to solve the mystery and save their waterlogged world!
Why similar: Pirates 33.4% ★, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Open World 15.9%, RPG 8.2%, Comedy 7.7%
- #40 The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin
70% matchMixed60% of 14,316 reviews2026
Dev: Netmarble F&CPub: Netmarble
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
is an open-world anime RPG set in the universe of [The Seven Deadly Sins]. Step into the role of Prince Tristan of Liones and explore an open-world Britannia, as you embark on a journey to restore order to a world thrown into chaos by the collision of time and space.
Why similar: Open World 29.7%, Anime 19.4%, Story Rich 10.5%, RPG 10%, Third Person 8.7%
- #41 Etrian Odyssey III HD
71% matchVery Positive88% of 717 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 24.6%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, RPG 12.3%, Adventure 4.8%
- #42 Notes From Province
73% matchVery Positive86% of 86 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: JRPG 16.9%, Open World 16%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, Anime 7.9%
- #43 Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
72% matchVery Positive84% of 5,040 reviews2019
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.2 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 38.6%, Anime 13.8%, Open World 12.5%, RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%
- #44 Persona 5 Tactica
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,110 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 16.1 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 35.7%, Anime 17%, Cartoony 12.8%, RPG 10.9%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #45 FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
67% matchVery Positive92% of 13,327 reviews2025
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.
Windows
Median: 32.2 hrsMean: 53.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.
Why similar: JRPG 26.6%, Party-Based RPG 24.3%, Open World 13%, RPG 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #46 Ys X: Nordics
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 945 reviews2024
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 34.1 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, Open World 15.8%, Third Person 8.8%, Story Rich 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #47 Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution
68% matchVery Positive85% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Older Neptune takes the spotlight—this time, as the CEO of Victory—at a new video game studio in Gamindustri! It's up to Older Nep and a new Goddess trio to resurrect the company from the ground up in this quirky and meta RPG!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.9%, JRPG 25.3%, Comedy 12.2%, Anime 12%, RPG 6.6%
- #48 Rise of the Third Power
70% matchVery Positive89% of 568 reviews2022
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history.
Why similar: Pirates 19.5% ★, Party-Based RPG 16.7%, JRPG 14.6%, Team-Based 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%
- #49 ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS
72% matchMixed52% of 2,083 reviews2020
Dev: Spike Chunsoft Co. Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The first "One Punch Man" game finally makes its debut! Dive into a dynamic fighting game experience with beloved characters from the first Season of One Punch Man! Play as your favorite hero – or become one!
Why similar: Anime 73.3%, Open World 26.7%
- #50 BLEACH Brave Souls
69% matchVery Positive88% of 12,540 reviews2020
Dev: KLab Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 112.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The world of mega-hit manga and anime BLEACH comes to Steam in this exciting 3D action game! Build a team using your favorite characters from the BLEACH universe!
Why similar: Anime 38.5%, JRPG 31.3%, RPG 14.8%, Open World 8.6%, Story Rich 4%
- #51 Odyssey of Gianna
70% matchVery Positive85% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Vhiel
Windows
Open-world Hentai JRPG exploring an extremely wide variety of fetishes! Guide Princess Lilina of Gianna and her companions on a quest that may end in a legendary victory, a humiliating defeat, or something in between...
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.3%, JRPG 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Open World 15.6%, Anime 8.5%
- #52 Botworld Odyssey
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 274 reviews2024
Dev: Featherweight Games
Windows
Venture out into a huge open world to discover new bots and collect rare scrap to build them. Deploy your bots in tactical auto-battles on your quest to become the world’s greatest Botmaster.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.4%, JRPG 24%, Open World 20.3%, RPG 7.9%, Colorful 6.1%
- #53 Wuthering Waves
65% matchVery Positive89% of 46,332 reviews2025
Dev: KURO GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 72.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Why similar: Open World 33.4%, Anime 22.3%, Story Rich 10%, RPG 8.9%, Third Person 8.2%
- #54 Ys X: Nordics
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 795 reviews2024
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
The story takes place in the northern sea Obelia Bay, a bay filled with countless islands of all sizes. Ys X: Nordics depicts a brand-new adventure in the northern sea Obelia Bay, featuring the young adventurer, Adol Christin, as its protagonist!
Why similar: JRPG 33.6%, Pirates 29.7% ★, RPG 15.9%, Anime 13.9%, 3D 5.5%
- #55 Etrian Odyssey HD
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,319 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Turn-Based Combat 30.4%, JRPG 20.5%, Party-Based RPG 15.1%, RPG 15%, Anime 7%
- #56 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Quest of Memories
68% matchMixed62% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: LANCARSE Ltd.Pub: Bushiroad Inc.
Windows
Immerse yourself in the world of "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation"!
Why similar: JRPG 24.3%, Turn-Based Combat 21.9%, Party-Based RPG 20.9%, Anime 14.2%, RPG 9.6%
- #57 Cat Quest III
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,981 reviews2024
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...
Why similar: Pirates 48.7% ★, Open World 20.3%, Funny 9.8%, Exploration 7.7%, Colorful 6.7%
- #58 Dokimon: Quest
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 376 reviews2024
Dev: Yanako RPGs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"Whoa, watch out!" That was close, didn't you know Dokimon are dangerous!?ーStep into Xelos region, where you'll set off on an adventure to uncover the mystery behind your missing childhood friend.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.2%, JRPG 19.4%, Team-Based 14.1%, Open World 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10%