- #1 Jack Move
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,292 reviews2022
Dev: So RomanticPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Jack Move is a JRPG that features a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.4%, Cyberpunk 17.8%, JRPG 17.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Anime 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish cyberpunk JRPG that mirrors the turn-based combat and urban aesthetic of Orangeblood perfectly.
- #2 Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
96% matchVery Positive85% of 272 reviews2024
Dev: MoonanaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
In a silent world where music is outlawed, play as a singer to shatter the strings of fate and sing the melody of freedom in this unforgiving Turn Based Rhythm JRPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.6%, Cyberpunk 19.5%, JRPG 19%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, RPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a heavy cyberpunk theme combined with unique rhythm-based turn-based combat.
- #3 Soul Hackers 2
96% matchMixed66% of 3,246 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 21.2 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 25.4%, Cyberpunk 21.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Futuristic 10%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern JRPG that leans heavily into cyberpunk themes, stylish character designs, and turn-based combat.
- #4 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 38,192 reviews2016
Dev: Sukeban GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 35.7%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Anime 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Story Rich 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the quintessential 'vibe-heavy' cyberpunk atmosphere found in the world of New Koza.
- #5 ANNO: Mutationem
94% matchVery Positive81% of 6,531 reviews2022
Dev: ThinkingStars
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 29%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Futuristic 11.3%, Anime 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity cyberpunk action-RPG featuring a strong female protagonist and a neon-soaked urban setting.
- #6 CrossCode
94% matchVery Positive93% of 17,943 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.7%, JRPG 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, RPG 10.2%, Cyberpunk 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in pixel-art action-RPGs that features an engaging female protagonist and deep, satisfying mechanics.
- #7 Transistor
93% matchVery Positive94% of 31,123 reviews2014
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 31.2%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a distinct, music-driven atmosphere with a strong female lead in a futuristic, stylized world.
- #8 HEARTBEAT
92% matchVery Positive85% of 621 reviews2018
Dev: CHUMBOSOFT LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.6 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 40.2% ★, RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, JRPG 7.9%, Anime 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG Maker title that features a unique art style and a female-led cast in a magical world.
- #9 Eastward
91% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: JRPG 28.5%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Story Rich 11.6%, RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, story-rich adventure with detailed pixel art that captures a sense of wonder in a post-apocalyptic setting.
- #10 Cosmic Star Heroine
91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,029 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 38.2%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Cyberpunk 8.2%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, turn-based JRPG that pays homage to classic 16-bit titles with a sci-fi twist.
- #11 Citizen Sleeper
89% matchVery Positive93% of 10,020 reviews2022
Dev: Jump Over The AgePub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.3%, Futuristic 19.7%, Sci-fi 15.3%, RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the narrative and atmospheric side of cyberpunk, emphasizing the life of an outsider in a decaying urban environment.
- #12 Flowstone Saga
89% matchVery Positive83% of 237 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 42.5%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Anime 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern JRPG that blends party-based combat with puzzle elements in a vibrant, story-rich world.
- #13 OMORI
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,619 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.8 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: Turn-Based 24.2%, Story Rich 14.4%, JRPG 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and emotionally resonant RPG Maker game that uses its art style to create a deeply unique atmosphere.
- #14 Katana ZERO
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,917 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Violent 13.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A hyper-stylish, fast-paced cyberpunk game that emphasizes aesthetic and high-octane action.
- #15 Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
87% matchVery Positive94% of 12,226 reviews2015
Dev: IDEA FACTORY Co., Ltd.Pub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 57.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!
Why similar: JRPG 30.1%, Anime 17.2%, Turn-Based 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Cute 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, anime-style JRPG that features a female-led cast and meta-humor.
- #16 LISA: The Painful
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 15,017 reviews2014
Dev: Dingaling ProductionsPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The miserable journey of a broken man...
Why similar: JRPG 38.1%, RPG 13.4%, Story Rich 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Uses the RPG Maker engine to deliver a gritty, dark, and humorous experience that feels distinct and memorable.
- #17 Neon White
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,042 reviews2022
Dev: Angel MatrixPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Why similar: Anime 41.3%, Story Rich 24%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, anime-inspired game that prioritizes style, music, and fluid gameplay mechanics.
- #18 Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded-
84% matchVery Positive93% of 1,832 reviews2018
Dev: AQUASTYLE
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Based on the "Touhou Project" world, Touhou Genso Wanderer -Reloaded- is an addictive roguelike RPG that's easy for beginners to pickup and play, but with tons of advanced options for pros! Explore dungeons with your Touhou favorites characters, collect loot, and battle over the Golden Spheres!
Why similar: RPG 24.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Anime 17%, JRPG 11%, Turn-Based 9%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful and chaotic roguelike RPG that fits the 'cute but dangerous' vibe of many JRPGs.
- #19 Artis Impact
81% matchVery Positive85% of 2,514 reviews2025
Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 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 35.9%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Story Rich 11.1%, Cute 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical JRPG that emphasizes lore and pixel-art aesthetics in a turn-based format.
- #20 Celestian Tales: Old North
85% matchMixed70% of 443 reviews2015
Dev: Ekuator GamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Celestian Tales: Old North is a refreshing take on the classic turn-based Japanese style RPG. Scrapping away the cliché of a destined person or a boy/girl-saving-the-world, the story is tailored for a mature audience and questions the bare morals of a human being.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.4%, JRPG 31.2%, RPG 19.1%, Anime 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional turn-based JRPG that focuses on character-driven storytelling and a classic indie feel.
- #21 Synergia
83% matchVery Positive87% of 805 reviews2020
Dev: Radi ArtPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Synergia is a yuri thriller visual novel that takes place in a cyberpunk future, wrapped up in a beautifully unique, vibrant neon aesthetic. At the end of the world, sometimes love is the ultimate crime.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 33.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 11.7%, Violent 11.4%, Sci-fi 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk visual novel that explores dystopian themes with a striking, neon-heavy art style.
- #22 Eternal Senia
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,040 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: Anime 25.9%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, JRPG 16.9%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play RPG Maker title that features a female protagonist and a focus on anime-style storytelling.
- #23 Skyborn
81% matchVery Positive87% of 1,722 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 56.4% ★, JRPG 12.3%, RPG 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Turn-Based 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-inspired RPG Maker game that offers a polished narrative and classic turn-based combat.
- #24 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
80% 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: Turn-Based 30.5%, JRPG 25.5%, Anime 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Cute 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy JRPG that offers deep party management and a unique fantasy setting.
- #25 Demons Roots
76% matchVery Positive94% of 2,238 reviews2023
Dev: Quick nail AristocratPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In a final struggle for survival, demonkind again invaded the human world. However, the world they return to after years in the darkness isn't the same as it once was...
Why similar: RPGMaker 41.1% ★, JRPG 22.3%, RPG 9.3%, Anime 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7%
- #26 The Amber Throne
79% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.9 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 33.8% ★, Turn-Based 21.3%, JRPG 14.7%, Female Protagonist 10%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that stands out for its unique art direction and focus on adventure.
- #27 The Caligula Effect: Overdose
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 615 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.3 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 26.4%, Turn-Based 22.1%, Anime 11.5%, RPG 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #28 Asguaard
79% 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: Turn-Based 31.1%, JRPG 25.3%, RPG 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Story Rich 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An epic RPG Maker adventure that focuses on exploration and a grand, sweeping narrative.
- #29 Chained Echoes
74% 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: Turn-Based 36.3%, JRPG 27.2%, RPG 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Story Rich 3.3%
- #30 Undefeated
77% matchVery Positive81% of 181 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 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 49.5% ★, JRPG 20.6%, RPG 10.1%, Anime 4.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%
- #31 Rabi-Ribi
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,200 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 64.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, Anime 21.2%, Cute 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Colorful 7.5%
- #32 The Book of Legends
78% 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: JRPG 25.2%, Turn-Based 20.5%, RPG 18.3%, Anime 13.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
- #33 Touhou Luna Nights
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,739 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.4%, Anime 19.5%, RPG 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, 2D 9.1%
- #34 Storm Of Spears RPG
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 603 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: Anime 27.5%, JRPG 20.1%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based 9.5%
- #35 RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
74% matchVery Positive80% of 1,026 reviews2018
Dev: tri-Ace
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 50.4%, RPG 14.8%, Anime 11%, Female Protagonist 9%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #36 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,197 reviews2023
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!
Why similar: JRPG 42.3%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, RPG 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, 2D 5.5%
- #37 Riviera: The Promised Land
71% matchVery Positive90% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Sting
Windows
The long-awaited "Riviera: The Promised Land" is back with many added features for easier play! The story unfolds like flipping through a picture book with various variations of music color the adventure. Let's set out on the journey to protect Riviera from the devastation of the "The Retribution."
Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Turn-Based 26.7%, Anime 9.5%, RPG 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #38 3 Stars of Destiny
76% 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 45.9% ★, JRPG 14.2%, RPG 9.7%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Anime 6.9%
- #39 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
72% 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 33.3%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Anime 12%, Cute 10.1%, RPG 9.6%
- #40 Rise of the Third Power
72% 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: JRPG 31.6%, Military 17.6%, Anime 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, RPG 9.9%
- #41 LunarLux
70% matchVery Positive95% of 432 reviews2023
Dev: CosmicNobab GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!
Why similar: JRPG 22.9%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Anime 12.6%, Sci-fi 11%, RPG 9.7%
- #42 MECHANICA: A Ballad of the Rabbit and Mercury
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 893 reviews2021
Dev: Loser/sPub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
5029 AD, "Guillotine", the Japanese territory on Mercury, a city full of neon signs and drunks. You will explore the beautiful cyberpunk-style 2D world, play music to the residents of Mercury to gather intelligence, and finally achieve the goal of saving the world.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.6%, JRPG 23.3%, Anime 10.3%, Futuristic 7.6%, Cute 7.6%
- #43 Indivisible
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,702 reviews2019
Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.
Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Anime 15.8%, JRPG 13.6%, Indie 6.6%
- #44 PROJEKT GODHAND
67% matchVery Positive98% of 164 reviews2026
Dev: Anarch Entertainment
Windows · Mac
ULTIMATE TOOL ASSISTED BULLSHITTING KEYBOARD DESTRUCTION RHYTHM GAME
Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.5%, Anime 17.5%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Cute 10.6%
- #45 Death end re;Quest
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,394 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 37.5 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 32%, Turn-Based 20.7%, Anime 16.6%, RPG 9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #46 Dino Hazard: Chronos Blackout
69% matchVery Positive90% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: Bone Collectors
Windows · Linux
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A story-rich JRPG set in a dystopian future where you befriend dinosaur companions, face tough choices with heart and humor, and unlock multiple endings.
Why similar: JRPG 27.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Cute 11.3%, Anime 11.3%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #47 CRYMACHINA
68% matchVery Positive87% of 726 reviews2023
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.7 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 31.8%, Anime 14.3%, Futuristic 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, RPG 10.6%
- #48 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
70% matchVery Positive87% of 7,332 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, Turn-Based 27.4%, RPG 23.3%, Story Rich 3.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%
- #49 Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 533 reviews2025
Dev: さんぼん堂Pub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.
Why similar: JRPG 41.1%, RPG 15.3%, Cute 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
- #50 Technobabylon
69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,618 reviews2015
Dev: Technocrat GamesPub: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 51.7%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #51 Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists ~Ateliers of the New World~
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 283 reviews2019
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 230.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Atelier 20th Anniversary Title An Atelier town built together with legendary alchemists. This title aims to combine the “slice-of-life” atmosphere of living in a town and collaborating with various characters and the exaltation that comes from successfully governing a town and expanding your world.
Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Turn-Based 23.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 11.8%, RPG 8.8%
- #52 Sydney's World
70% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: Wise Dad Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sydney's World is a family-friendly JRPG. Game focus is on the intersecting story arcs of a young girl seeking her father and a king in search of redemption.
Why similar: JRPG 26.8%, RPGMaker 23.4% ★, Anime 9.7%, Cute 8.7%, Story Rich 8%
- #53 The Caligula Effect 2
66% matchVery Positive92% of 450 reviews2022
Dev: historia Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 48%, RPG 20.8%, Anime 19.7%, Female Protagonist 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%
- #54 ZeroRanger
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,161 reviews2018
Dev: System Erasure
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Sci-fi 12.3%, 2D 10.8%
- #55 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
63% 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: Turn-Based 38.6%, JRPG 27.6%, RPG 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Story Rich 6%
- #56 River City Girls
66% matchVery Positive84% of 3,760 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.4%, Anime 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Cute 7.6%
- #57 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
66% matchVery Positive92% of 948 reviews2019
Dev: Moonana
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.3 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: Turn-Based 24.6%, JRPG 20.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, RPG 8.8%, Anime 8.6%