- #1 The Silent Kingdom
97% matchVery Positive100% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: Lucky Cat
Windows
An otome RPG adventure with a dark story and meaningful choices. Shape the fate of a princess who must corrupt her soul in order to save her kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 29.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, Visual Novel 11%, Anime 9.9%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #2 Persona 3 Portable
96% matchVery Positive80% of 5,476 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next... would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour.
Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Anime 10.5%, Story Rich 9%
- #3 The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,690 reviews2026
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
You awaken in the Forest of Silver Shallots, setting out to uncover the secret of the Morphean Paradox. Above, factions weave their schemes; below, the black mist hides a swelling undercurrent. Time never stands still, and truth wears many faces. Not everyone can return to their fate…
Why similar: JRPG 24.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #4 Metaphor: ReFantazio
94% matchVery Positive90% of 40,405 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 46.8 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 26.9%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Anime 11.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%
- #5 Loren The Amazon Princess
95% matchVery Positive82% of 614 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Loren The Amazon Princess is a fantasy epic combining intricate turn-based battles with a heroic tale of overcoming evil - with a twist! In this tale, you play as a loyal servant of the hero rather than the hero herself.
Why similar: JRPG 22.9%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Visual Novel 10%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Anime 8.3%
- #6 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
94% matchVery Positive84% of 42,222 reviews2021
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: META Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Romance 9.5%, Tactical RPG 8.7%
- #7 The Banner Saga
92% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 21.9%, RPG 18.1%, Story Rich 15.1%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Tactical RPG 9.7%
- #8 The Nameless: Slay Dragon
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,960 reviews2024
Dev: The Nameless EpicPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Nameless: Slay Dragon is like a mix of CRPG and JRPG. In short - how to slay the immensely powerful and cunning evil dragon? You will play as a young man having a bloody feud with a dragon, and face powerful, sinister and tricky enemies with friends....
Why similar: JRPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Story Rich 9.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #9 Rise Eterna
93% matchMixed43% of 203 reviews2021
Dev: MakeePub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights.
Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Tactical RPG 10.6%, Anime 8.2%
- #10 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
90% matchVery Positive95% of 14,248 reviews2022
Dev: Dancing Dragon GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Why similar: JRPG 19.2%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, Tactical RPG 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Story Rich 11.3%
- #11 Dark Rose Valkyrie
91% matchMixed47% of 183 reviews2018
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Defend humanity from the Chimera Virus as the new leader of Japan's covert military agency (ACID) in Dark Rose Valkyrie! Battle enemies in this real-time combat, action-packed RPG, and investigate your party members to find and expose the traitor within before it’s too late!
Why similar: JRPG 29.5%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Anime 12.6%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #12 Tower Song
89% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: OI Games
Windows · Mac
Tower Song is a challenging turn-based RPG that rewards clever planning and decisive tactics in unrepeatable battles. Eldritch tower-borne beasts threaten to breach reality and overrun the capital of Qadam. Lead your chosen Mana Knight in this tightly plotted quest to push back the darkness.
Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, Party-Based RPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Character Customization 7.3%
- #13 Grey Heritage: Faded Vision
89% matchVery Positive80% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: BTrain Studio
Windows
Command a rebellion as Leon Beaumont, Exiled Prince of Astrea, against the king that betrayed him. Engage in a classic turn-based tactical RPG experience as you unravel untold secrets from the past. Recruit allies, manage inventory, and train your soldiers in this JRPG inspired journey!
Why similar: JRPG 25.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Tactical RPG 9.1%, Anime 8.2%
- #14 Prophecy of Ashen
87% matchVery Positive80% of 213 reviews2026
Dev: hhyuGame
Windows
Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Tactical RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, RPG 9.7%
- #15 Dark Deity
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,983 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Anime 10.4%
- #16 Arcadia Fallen
85% matchVery Positive94% of 508 reviews2021
Dev: Galdra Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play the role of a young alchemist apprentice who is unwillingly bound to an illegal spirit. Suddenly drawn into a war between humanity and magic, they must join a group of unlikely heroes to escape their own doom, hopefully saving the world along the way.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27%, Romance 15.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Character Customization 10.1%, Anime 9.6%
- #17 Edge Of Eternity
86% matchMixed70% of 3,963 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 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 35%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Anime 12.6%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #18 The Princess' Heart
86% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.
Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, Party-Based RPG 24.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Romance 8.9%, Anime 8.6%
- #19 Manafinder
84% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows · Mac
Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.
Why similar: JRPG 41.5%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, Story Rich 13.5%, RPG 10%, Choices Matter 10%
- #20 Beloved Rapture
82% matchVery Positive84% of 256 reviews2024
Dev: Rapturous StudioPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Beloved Rapture is an indie jRPG inspired by the classics. Explore beautiful landscapes, fight in turn-based battles, and uncover many secrets. This mid-length adventure balances both an intimate coming of age story, and larger threats looming over the troubled kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 26.5%, Party-Based RPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Anime 9.5%, Story Rich 8%
- #21 Crystal Story II
84% matchVery Positive95% of 329 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 31.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Story Rich 10%, Anime 9.9%
- #22 Ash of Gods: Redemption
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
Dev: AurumDust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Tactical RPG 9.5%
- #23 Demonheart: Hunters
81% matchVery Positive84% of 292 reviews2020
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embrace or resist the demonic influence around you. Romance your companions in this RPG with an emphasis on conversation choices and character interactions.
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Romance 22.4%, Story Rich 17.8%, RPG 14.2%, Choices Matter 10%
- #24 The Thaumaturge
78% matchVery Positive83% of 5,424 reviews2024
Dev: Fool's TheoryPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 21.1%, Visual Novel 20.1%, Story Rich 15.6%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Choices Matter 11.8%
- #25 Astria Ascending
81% matchMixed54% of 348 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.
Why similar: JRPG 50.8%, Hand-drawn 21.3%, RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%, Anime 5.4%
- #26 Labyrinth of Zangetsu
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: PQube
Windows
Fight Japanese-folklore-inspired Yokai in a ink-brush illustrated Dungeon Crawler! Set in the moonlit city of Ido, the world has blackened under the 'Ink of Ruin' disaster. Conscript & customise your team of warriors as you venture deep into labyrinths and ink your destiny in a winding narrative...
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 34.6%, Hand-drawn 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Anime 9.4%, RPG 8.3%
- #27 Cris Tales
80% matchMixed65% of 535 reviews2021
Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 29.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Anime 10%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #28 Sigh of the Abyss
77% matchVery Positive96% of 178 reviews2024
Dev: Rascal Devworks
Windows
Embrace the monster within in this dark fantasy visual novel with inclusive romances. Befriend charming allies, defy bitter rivals, fall in love. Your choices will save or condemn mortals, shaping the fate of a city as beautiful as it is cruel.
Why similar: Visual Novel 21.9%, Hand-drawn 18.8%, Story Rich 12.4%, Romance 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.2%
- #29 Paths Taken
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 114 reviews2019
Dev: Crystal Game Works
Windows
Become the noble of a country on the brink of war.
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.6%, RPG 16.2%, Romance 14.8%, Anime 13.9%, Story Rich 12.1%
- #30 Grimshade
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 141 reviews2019
Dev: TALEROCKPub: Asterion Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grimshade is a party-based role-playing game inspired by JRPG of the 90s, featuring a tactical turn-based combat system and a grim story of war and personal choices.
Why similar: JRPG 20.5%, Party-Based RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, RPG 8.5%
- #31 Heart of Enya
77% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: Team Bapy
Windows · Mac
A 2D narrative-focused strategic RPG with visual novel elements. You play as Willow Wisp, a campfire spirit who guides a group of amateur adventurers in harnessing the warm magic of self love to fend off the Frost that surrounds them.
Why similar: Visual Novel 18.9%, Tactical RPG 17.1%, Story Rich 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%
- #32 Crown Gambit
73% matchVery Positive97% of 350 reviews2025
Dev: WILD WITSPub: Playdigious Originals
Windows · Mac
Play as three intrepid paladins through a terrible war of succession to save a sinister medieval kingdom from political turmoil. Pick a side amongst noble families to choose the future monarch and crush those who stand in your way through board-shattering tactical card combat!
Why similar: Visual Novel 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Story Rich 15.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Choices Matter 10.4%
- #33 Dream Tactics
74% matchVery Positive93% of 631 reviews2024
Dev: Spectra Entertainment Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.
Why similar: JRPG 33.7%, Party-Based RPG 21.6%, Anime 12.7%, Tactical RPG 10.4%, Character Customization 6.4%
- #34 Volcano Princess
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 47,364 reviews2023
Dev: 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Why similar: JRPG 20.1%, Visual Novel 17%, Anime 13.5%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
- #35 Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings
74% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Lord Forte Games
Windows
Noblesse Oblige: Legacy of the Sorcerer Kings is a high fantasy RPG that reenvisions turn-based combat in dynamic ways, telling the story of Alexander—an idealistic yet pragmatic nobleman—and his allies as they navigate politics, intrigue, ruling, and love amidst a tempestuous civil war.
Why similar: JRPG 23.3%, Party-Based RPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Romance 11%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #36 Amarantus
75% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: ub4q
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roadtrip across the country. Confront a tyrant. The revolution will be messy—but the relationships will be messier.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.8%, Romance 19%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Story Rich 15.1%, Choices Matter 14.4%
- #37 VenusBlood GAIA International
75% matchMixed66% of 119 reviews2023
Dev: NinetailPub: JAST
Windows
Embark on the impossible quest to rescue the decaying world of Palastra in this dungeon defense SRPG, interwoven with a story of epic proportions!
Why similar: JRPG 31.7%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Tactical RPG 10.7%, RPG 9.6%, Anime 8.4%
- #38 Shores Unknown
76% matchMixed69% of 123 reviews2021
Dev: VallynnePub: Hitcents
Windows
A turn-based RPG with deep character-driven combat, and a story written by Final Fantasy veterans. Finding yourself on the wrong side of the Crown, you and your companions must fight or perish. Build a team of mercenaries, forge alliances, and explore distant lands.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Tactical RPG 12%, Story Rich 9.8%, Choices Matter 9.3%
- #39 Winds of Change
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 583 reviews2019
Dev: Klace
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast!
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Romance 16.6%, Story Rich 15%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Anime 10.2%
- #40 The Iron Oath
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 889 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Tactical RPG 12%, Story Rich 11%
- #41 Pastelia Stories
76% matchMixed64% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Maru Project Develop Team
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"Pastelia Stories" is a turn-based JRPG. You will be summoned into Pastelia world, and here begins your wonderful journey. Explore big world just like you want, pick any out of 30 companions, chose one of the story lines and factions to find your way back home.
Why similar: JRPG 35%, Anime 11.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Visual Novel 8.9%
- #42 RGB GlitchGazer
69% matchVery Positive99% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: 群星闪耀时Pub: 群星闪耀时
Windows
A mad and romantic ADV. Unravel a strange world of science and philosophy with a mecha girl, zombie girl, or beastfolk. Some paths may disturb you... or thrill you.
Why similar: Visual Novel 38%, Anime 26.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.7%, Adventure 9%, Choices Matter 6.2%
- #43 Crimson Veil
70% matchVery Positive95% of 86 reviews2023
Dev: MKRUdesignPub: MKRUgames
Windows
An Adult Vampire Hunter RPG! Will you take down the creatures of the night, or will you turn into one yourself...?
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Romance 14.3%, Anime 12.4%, Story Rich 11%
- #44 Wildermyth
68% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 34.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Choices Matter 9.7%
- #45 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,680 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 36.5%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 9.2%, Romance 8.4%
- #46 Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner
71% matchMixed49% of 239 reviews2023
Dev: Black March Studios
Windows
Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner brings you an epic adventure in the form of a turn-based tactical RPG. Set in a medieval high fantasy world, witness a massive political disruption through the lives of different characters and fight for the fate of Wendalle.
Why similar: JRPG 26.8%, Party-Based RPG 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Anime 10.2%, Tactical RPG 10%
- #47 Asdivine Hearts
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 42.4%, RPG 15.8%, Anime 11.6%, Party-Based RPG 10.3%, Adventure 7.6%
- #48 Absinthia
69% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Joshua KeithPub: Team Bewitched
Windows
Absinthia is a turn-based RPG featuring the story of scorned Knight Freya, her young apprentice Sera, and their individual struggles with loss, betrayal and acceptance as they fight to protect their home.
Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Romance 14.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, RPG 7.5%
- #49 Vambrace: Cold Soul
71% matchMixed66% of 940 reviews2019
Dev: Devespresso GamesPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Vambrace: Cold Soul is a story-driven roguelite set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan expeditions, then journey to the cursed city surface with your party. Wield unique powers, avoid traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat in this gothic fantasy adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 25.8%, RPG 23.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #50 The Radiants
68% matchVery Positive86% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Rose Arcana Games
Windows · Mac
The Radiants is a magical adventure visual novel with light stat raising & multiple endings. Choose what kind of Oracle you will become and maybe find romance along the way.
Why similar: Visual Novel 27.6%, Romance 17.1%, Anime 12.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Choices Matter 10.1%
- #51 Journey of Realm:Dawn Dew
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,023 reviews2025
Dev: CongSe StudioPub: Anotherindie
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"JOR: Dawn Dew" is a 2D turn-based game with a box-like map. In the game, act "Dew" to adventure. On adventure, collect and freely choose your way of fighting. As the exploration progresses, deter the threat of the black beast tide, and finally defeat the monstrous malice.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.8%, Story Rich 18.1%, RPG 14.6%, Anime 11.5%
- #52 The Amber Throne
71% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.
Why similar: JRPG 35.6%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, RPG 12.9%, Story Rich 11.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #53 The Lamplighters League
68% matchMixed69% of 1,134 reviews2023
Dev: Harebrained SchemesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Story Rich 15.7%, Tactical RPG 11.6%, Choices Matter 9.8%
- #54 SoulSet
70% matchVery Positive90% of 161 reviews2017
Dev: NoBreadStudio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SoulSet is a mystery/romance visual novel, in which you can try to avoid death and pursue a relationship with both male and female characters. You play as Mariko, who finds herself trapped in an eerie mansion with five other people who claim to have no recollection of their past. Who will you trust?
Why similar: Visual Novel 40.9%, Romance 13.5%, Anime 12%, Story Rich 10.8%, Choices Matter 8.4%
- #55 Dark Sky
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Ganymede GamesPub: Midwest Games
Windows
Dark Sky is a narrative RPG deckbuilder that features tactical combat and a branching card upgrade system. Assemble your party, customize your deck, and harness powerful synergies to master strategic battles as you unravel the mystery behind a planetary catastrophe.
Why similar: JRPG 30%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Tactical RPG 10.7%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #56 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Combat 23.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.4%, Story Rich 15.3%, RPG 6.8%
- #57 Ash of Gods: The Way
67% matchVery Positive82% of 483 reviews2023
Dev: AurumDust
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Solve tactical puzzles in constantly changing battles and overcome circumstances that are NEVER in your favor. Defend your commander, win duels, capture points, experiment with your strategy to defeat a superior enemy, and make decisions that affect your story.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%, Hand-drawn 20.6%, Choices Matter 13%, Story Rich 12.5%, Tactical RPG 12.3%
- #58 Demonheart: The Cursed Trial
65% matchVery Positive91% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: Rolling Crown
Windows · Mac
You are a girl with a demonic heart, trapped with a group of suspicious individuals. A demonspawn arrives, setting off a chain of mysterious murders. Can you trust any of your fellow captives and find love in the chaos? Or will you fight for your life alone?
Why similar: Visual Novel 33.8%, Anime 17.1%, Story Rich 16%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #59 Reverie Knights Tactics
69% matchMixed59% of 106 reviews2022
Dev: 40 Giants EntertainmentPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Reverie Knights Tactics is a turn-based tactical RPG with strategic battles in isometric grids where every decision can alter the story. Travel through a hand-drawn fantasy world and lead your heroes in a story-rich adventure, visual novel style!
Why similar: Visual Novel 24.6%, Tactical RPG 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, RPG 14.1%, Adventure 9.1%