- #1 Lucid Awakening 2
97% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2015
Dev: Momiji Studios
Windows
Play through an engaging and emotional story set in a deep world full of its own original mythology and history. Take advantage of the Dual Soul class system, switching between Pure and Veil classes in the heat of battle, to conquer challenging enemies and bosses.
Why similar: RPGMaker 45% ★, RPG 39.3%, Indie 15.7%
- #2 Heaven And Earth
96% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Michael Hobbs
Windows · Mac
War threatens to engulf the world, and your choices will determine how it plays out.
Why similar: RPG 50.9%, Adventure 28.7%, Indie 20.4%
- #3 Chinomikon
95% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2017
Dev: dimosha_92
Windows
You are a young teacher, who arrived in China, with the aim to earn some money and have a jorney. During it you are going to learn some basic Chinese words. Learn and play at the same time!
Why similar: RPG 49%, Adventure 30.4%, Indie 20.6%
- #4 The Legend of Tango
94% matchMixed53% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: Spilt Milk Studios Ltd
Windows
The Legend Of Tango is a short comedy JRPG that tells the story of how Tango Fiesta was born through the medium of a classic fantasy JRPG.
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.7% ★, RPG 28.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 11.2%, Comedy 6.6%
- #5 Monkey Rush
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: KILLZONE
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dive into adventure with the main character Maka, immerse yourself in beautiful worlds and defeat all the enemies!
Why similar: RPG 50.9%, Adventure 28.7%, Indie 20.4%
- #6 神谋
93% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: 个人制作
Windows
Shenmou is a classic turn-based RPG game with European mythological content! Rich plot stories, gorgeous magic skills will bring you and the heroes together to join a game of God and Magic.
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.6% ★, RPG 31.2%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 12.5%
- #7 Shining Orb Prequel
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: Vorge Studio
Windows
Another day stuck on this floating island under the oppression of the Elves. Another crafty plan to foil their magical dominion and free Humanity. Will you finally break your people from their shackles, or will the clash bring destruction for all? Play the prequel to Shining Orb and find out how it all began!
Why similar: RPGMaker 37.6% ★, RPG 32%, Adventure 17.5%, Indie 12.8%
- #8 Тридевятые земли(Свет или тьма)
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Играем вместе
Windows
"Проклятый змей! Я отомщу тебе за все загубленные тобой души! Ты слышишь меня, поганый ирод! Я приду за тобой! За твоей головой... "
Why similar: RPGMaker 36.9% ★, RPG 32.4%, Adventure 17.7%, Indie 13%
- #9 Above & Below
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marcus Delekta
Windows
A semi-open world, story-driven RPG about how a search for one girl’s lost memory becomes a desperate struggle to defy prophetic destiny and uncover how the after-effects of a thousands-year-old war reshaped the fates of two intertwined worlds.
Why similar: RPGMaker 46% ★, RPG 27.8%, Adventure 15%, Indie 11.1%
- #10 Canvas Quest
89% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Chao's Playmate
Windows
Canvas Quest is a turn-based JRPG made in RPGMaker MV. The game features an artstyle based around poorly made digital and physical art, featuring stickman characters and an abundance of obvious perfect circles and lines. Journey with Bob and friends to rid the world of the Evil King.
Why similar: RPG 34.5%, RPGMaker 33.6% ★, Adventure 18.9%, Indie 13%
- #11 天岚行 - Through the Mist and Sky
88% matchVery Positive94% of 197 reviews2018
Dev: FHNBHJ
Windows
Between the Kingdoms of Fenn and Leceron sits the narrow neutral zone Mount Aer. With heroes, mystical beasts, and the surrounding legends, the mountain has attracted all but the most mundane, yet has veiled itself from the world, with nothing known except the countless myths.
Why similar: RPGMaker 44% ★, RPG 28.6%, Adventure 15.5%, Indie 11.9%
- #12 The Logomancer
90% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2015
Dev: Jeffrey Nordin
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Ardus Sheridan and his apprentice John Marrow are negotiators for the dream commodities company Powell-Mercer and have been sent to the seaside city of Ordolus in order to finalize a contract with the region's most recently discovered logomancer, Glenton Dahl. The story begins as the duo reaches the city limits.
Why similar: RPGMaker 34.1% ★, RPG 33.3%, Adventure 18.8%, Indie 13.7%
- #13 You Are Not The Hero
91% matchMostly Negative23% of 40 reviews2015
Dev: ToMorning Productions
Windows
A new action platform RPG, inspired by all the people the heroes always ended up screwing over. Stupid heroes...
Why similar: RPGMaker 41.6% ★, RPG 30.7%, Adventure 16.6%, Indie 11.2%
- #14 拯救大魔王2 Rescue the Great Demon 2
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 463 reviews2016
Dev: 吃了就睡工作室Pub: indienova
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Sino was controlled by human. Human made the rules, and annihilated every race that opposed them. Every race on this continent became slaves, except human.Demons had been enslaved for 80 years since their leader, the Great Demon was captured. This is where our story begins.
Why similar: RPG 35.4%, RPGMaker 34.5% ★, Adventure 17.1%, Indie 13%
- #15 Forgotten Realm RPG
86% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Triyo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey to rescue your future wife in this not-so-epic RPG. Discover what fate has in store for you and your friends.
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.3% ★, RPG 28%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 10.7%
- #16 Oswald's Adventure
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: Dede BayiPub: MLG Games
Windows
Follow Oswald in his short adventure to find his sister. Will he find her? Or is there a surprise waiting for him? There is only one way to find out! Good luck, adventurers.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.8% ★, RPG 29.1%, Adventure 16.4%, Indie 11.6%
- #17 Kokurase Episode 1
85% matchVery Positive89% of 144 reviews2016
Dev: galantiPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The Kokurase gang, also known as Cupid’s Helpers, is out to help freshman Sakura woo Yoshimitsu, a popular senior with every other girl in school vying for his heart. Switch between members to bring these two lovebirds together in an intertwining tale.
Why similar: RPGMaker 41.6% ★, RPG 31.3%, Adventure 15.5%, Indie 11.6%
- #18 BoxxyQuest: The Gathering Storm
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: SpherianGames
Windows
An epic and satirical throwback to the internet of yesteryear, made with the help of actress and legendary meme queen Catie "Boxxy" Wayne.
Why similar: RPG 34.8%, Adventure 19.4%, RPGMaker 17.6% ★, Indie 13.9%, Satire 10.6% ★
- #19 Sojourner
84% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: Madison Squirrel
Windows
Simultaneously a love letter to and a parody of classic role-playing games, Sojourner is the retro RPG that the world has been craving. Sojourner gracefully features everything you loved from the 8-bit RPGs of your childhood and leaves behind everything you didn't.
Why similar: RPGMaker 47.8% ★, RPG 28.3%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 6.2%
- #20 逝去的回忆3:四叶草之梦
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 656 reviews2019
Dev: 神族宝
Windows
This game does not support English. But if you buy and install this game, 625 eggs will be provided for the other game "Lost Memories 3 Side Stories". Only with this game installed will it work!
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.3% ★, RPG 33.8%, Indie 14%, Adventure 6.9%
- #21 Project "Fire"
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2016
Dev: Distant AlliancePub: ElvenNeko
Windows
Welcome to "Project Fire" - free adventure\role-playing game! This game is for the people who love good stories, fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk universes, and tactical combat in jrpg style. And yes, it's free for everyone, and let no one be left behind!
Why similar: RPGMaker 50.7% ★, RPG 25.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 9%
- #22 Yukinas Diary
82% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: J_WGames
Windows
Experience the diary tale of Yukina and her companions – a legacy shaped by doubt, hope, and remembrance.
Why similar: RPGMaker 39.7% ★, RPG 31.7%, Indie 13.1%, Comedy 8.7%, Adventure 6.8%
- #23 𝄞Gaia's Melody: ECHOED MELODIES
81% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: Echo607
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gaia's Melody is a story about friendship. About bonds, family - lies, deception, and the truth. Overcoming yourself, and accepting. Do you have the courage to accept the truth?
Why similar: RPGMaker 39.1% ★, RPG 31.1%, Adventure 18.2%, Indie 11.6%
- #24 Vidar
82% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Razbury Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In the middle of a blizzard, a community's remaining citizens are forced to confront their impending deaths. Every night, a villager is killed, and the survivors are forced to alter their course in response. Every game creates a new, randomized story just for you.
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.6% ★, RPG 26.8%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 11.5%
- #25 Bubble Tea : game for thinking and imagination
79% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Owen6936
Windows
Let's find legendary bubble tea to cure grandpa! This is a puzzle RPG Maker game that take you on an adventurous journey across the world, through various dangers to find legendary treasures according to Grandpa's orders.
Why similar: RPG 37.8%, RPGMaker 25.8% ★, Adventure 21.3%, Indie 15.1%
- #26 Unrested Development
81% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Rock Cow ProductionsPub: Pig Ignorant Entertainment
Windows
Wizard Weather, a cat girl, and a dead guy looking for a sandwich--maybe. Grab a bottle of Rock Cow. You're going to need it.
Why similar: RPG 62.5%, Comedy 15.1%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 8.3%
- #27 HorrorVale
66% matchVery Positive99% of 429 reviews2024
Dev: BatWorks Software
Windows
HorrorVale: A grand Spooktacular adventure about a girl, her dog, and her long journey to save him in a strange and horrifying Underworld.
Why similar: RPGMaker 40.6% ★, RPG 31.3%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 11.7%
- #28 R.I.C.A
77% matchVery Positive87% of 248 reviews2019
Dev: Seldom Ludious
Windows
A little girl, Hinata, finding her missing cat in a mysterious and dangerous castle. This place once belonged to the famous Duke Shewell's family, but it is abandoned now. And there is a big secret hidden in this castle.
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.5% ★, RPG 25.5%, Adventure 17.8%, Indie 10.2%
- #29 DashBored
78% matchVery Positive81% of 340 reviews2016
Dev: Fading Club
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Enter a bizarre and idiosyncratic world! Adventure into the unknown, and defeat horrid monsters! A story of Love, Loss, and the end of the Multiverse.
Why similar: RPGMaker 39.8% ★, RPG 31.4%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 12.3%
- #30 Sarab: Duji Tower
77% matchPositive81% of 25 reviews2016
Dev: Abdulla Hassan Al-Farsi
Windows
Sarab: Duji Tower is a traditional JRPG-styled game, which focuses on story-telling, exploration, puzzles and turn-based battling. Each main character has its own mysterious story. Also, the game has a unique atmosphere which absolutely makes it a different experience from other JRPG games.
Why similar: RPG 36.2%, RPGMaker 30.5% ★, Adventure 19.2%, Indie 14.1%
- #31 iTownGamePlay UNIVERSE
78% matchMixed50% of 60 reviews2017
Dev: Undermax Games
Windows
Warning: This Game is only available on Spanish. Acompaña al YouTuber ITownGamePlay en está increíble aventura junto a sus suscriptores para restaurar la paz en su mundo!
Why similar: RPGMaker 34.7% ★, RPG 31.6%, Adventure 20.6%, Indie 13.1%
- #32 Legends of Iskaria: Days of Thieves
76% matchPositive81% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: Ludovic Lafferayrie
Windows
Legends of Iskaria is a 2D RPG which claims to be non-linear and immersive. The game is mainly focus on story-telling, dialogs and exploration. Built with love for 16bits graphics, it takes up some components of classic RPGs while playing with genre codes.
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.3% ★, RPG 29.4%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 7.7%
- #33 Orphan of the Petal
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: Scorching CastlePub: 0Cube
Windows
《Petal Orphan》是一款黑童话风格的轻度恐怖解谜游戏,其容错性允许玩家跳过部分解密和搜集要素。玩家将以主人公薇妮的视角,与未知的人一起探索未知的领域。被遗忘的灵魂,被折断的蝴蝶,或是随风消逝的花瓣……被人捏在手中,到最后你会成为什么?能否去揭开七色花田下的秘密呢?
Why similar: RPGMaker 39% ★, RPG 32.5%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 11.5%
- #34 Final Warrior Quest
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 42 reviews2018
Dev: The Game Brewery
Windows
Final Warrior quest is a parody JRPG. Developed entirely in Japan, thus making it a true Japanese Role-Playing Game. Recognizing the inherent foibles of the genre, Final Warrior Quest has tried to mitigate the annoyances while utilizing a humorous tone.
Why similar: RPGMaker 48% ★, RPG 29.8%, Indie 11.9%, Comedy 10.3%
- #35 阿津
72% matchVery Positive89% of 129 reviews2019
Dev: 阿津Pub: 歐津津教團
Windows
你身為一個肥宅在不知名的房子裡醒來,想要逃出去卻發現沒那麼簡單...
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.7% ★, RPG 35.2%, Adventure 19.1%
- #36 Memories of a Vagabond
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,252 reviews2014
Dev: Darkelite Studio IncPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
You play as a young mercenary and travel from soul to soul to avenge your fiance and her family. While finding a way to change the flow of past events, you will encounter many obstacles and meet new allies. Will you be brave enough?
Why similar: RPGMaker 47.5% ★, RPG 35.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 7.7%
- #37 The Sun Will Rise
76% matchMixed56% of 75 reviews2016
Dev: The Sun Will Rise Team
Windows · Mac
The Sun Will Rise is a completely free Final Fantasy-style game about depression. Made by an international development team of gamers and mental health professionals, it is designed above all else to be a rewarding playing experience with a positive message behind it.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.6% ★, RPG 29.2%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 11.7%
- #38 Last Heroes 2
75% matchMixed69% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find out what is ahead for Amelia and Roland, as they are headed to Odaro continent, in this new entry in the hit RPG series Last Heroes!
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.1% ★, RPG 28.2%, Adventure 15.9%, Indie 10.8%
- #39 Beyond Magic
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Falling Star Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
What happens when someone has no magic in a world where everyone has it? Play this quirky, colorful 16-bit style RPG and find out!
Why similar: RPGMaker 39% ★, RPG 30%, Adventure 19%, Indie 12%
- #40 Mystic Ruin: A New Dawn
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Sinque Studio LLC
Windows
Mystic Ruin: A New Dawn follows the protagonist Faust and the remainder of his crew after crash landing on a strange new world. Slay beasts, gather treasure, and most importantly learn the secrets of this strange new land throughout your adventure.
Why similar: RPG 37.8%, RPGMaker 26.3% ★, Adventure 20.8%, Indie 15.1%
- #41 1vs1: Battle Royale for the throne
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 63 reviews2019
Dev: BrainStorming TeamPub: KuKo
Windows
Enjoy the exciting story of the confrontation of the crown princes in they battle for the throne. Complete the test in the ancient temple caves to prove your right to the royal throne!
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.3% ★, RPG 32.5%, Adventure 19.2%
- #42 Prelude for a Dream
72% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2017
Dev: Diego Fernandes Malinowsky
Windows
A ''JRPG'' with many mixes on it.
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.7% ★, RPG 33.7%, Adventure 19.6%
- #43 Pegasus-5: Gone Astray
69% matchPositive97% of 36 reviews2018
Dev: Astronomic Games
Windows
You are a new recruit aboard a trade ship, set to make a standard route. However, things go wrong and the ship gets lost in space. You will need to build rep with your crewmates, make hard decisions, and avoid organized gangs operating in space in order for you and your crewmates to get through this.
Why similar: RPGMaker 36.1% ★, RPG 32%, Adventure 19.6%, Indie 12.2%
- #44 Cosmic Monsters
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Marco BraunPub: Vault Softworks
Windows
Experience your Cosmic Monsters adventure as "Victor" in the Kraiga region! The mighty and dark enclave tries to manipulate the sweet Cosmic Monsters for their evil machinations, yours The task is to stop them!
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.9% ★, RPG 31.9%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 12.4%
- #45 Journey to Luonto
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Daniel Wiitanen
Windows
A RPG game that involves killing monsters, bosses, and completing the main quest line as well as the secondary quest line
Why similar: RPGMaker 39.4% ★, RPG 37.9%, Adventure 22.8%
- #46 Freedom Cry
73% matchMixed56% of 90 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Freedom Cry is a 16-bit style RPG made by the same team behind Valiant, Vagrant Hearts and Ashes of Immortality. A must-have for retro RPG fans with a focus on storyline and characters.
Why similar: RPGMaker 40.2% ★, RPG 30%, Adventure 17.4%, Indie 12.4%
- #47 Kedemara - The Orphan's Ballad
68% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: Ancient Earth GamesPub: Self-Published
Windows
The story details the comedic and inspiring tale of a girl trying to recall her past, all the while trudging forward with the help of her ragtag, whimsical friends. With the simple intent to find out who her parents are, Deirdre will unknowingly dismantle the largest conspiracy of her era.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.1% ★, RPG 26.7%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 10.1%, Comedy 6.5%
- #48 Firon
69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: F8tality games
Windows
The story follows Firon in his life which takes a turn in an unexpected direction when strange things start happening in his peaceful town.
Why similar: RPGMaker 50.7% ★, RPG 31.5%, Adventure 17.8%
- #49 Ashes of Immortality II
73% matchMixed47% of 57 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A whole new side to the Ashes of Immortality saga! Defeat your enemies and complete sidequests in this compelling 16-bit saga inspired by Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
Why similar: RPGMaker 47.4% ★, RPG 28.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 9.6%
- #50 A Princess' Tale
71% matchMixed58% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
What happens when the fate of the world falls into the hands of the most irresponsible bubblehead to ever trip over royal birth? Play this 16-bit style old-school RPG and find out!
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.7% ★, RPG 27%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 10.8%
- #51 Third Exit
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZeroDigitZ
Windows
An unexpected visit causes a young man to lose his sanity as he deals with recurring nightmares, constant terror, and time loops.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.1% ★, RPG 28.3%, Adventure 23.6%, Indie 5.9%
- #52 Tormented 12
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Leon aminof
Windows
A hero is born in biblical era. The tribes of Israel are at war for their own survival.How far would you go to save your people? How deep is your faith in God?Tormented12 is a historical fantasy game based on the biblical account of the twelve Hebrew tribes.
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.9% ★, RPG 29.9%, Adventure 18.6%, Indie 12.6%
- #53 Black Moon 黑月
67% matchVery Positive90% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: 理想乡开拓者
Windows
A suspense puzzle game that explores scenes, collects objects, solves puzzles, and cracks well-designed organ puzzles. There are different endings depending on the player's choice of branch.
Why similar: RPGMaker 39% ★, RPG 31%, Adventure 17.5%, Indie 12.4%
- #54 Ultimate Legends
67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: TheoNeo Games
Windows · Mac
The island of Legenia is being attacked. Can you defend it? This world needs new heroes. Will you be its Ultimate Legends? Let's find out...
Why similar: RPGMaker 40.7% ★, RPG 29.4%, Adventure 17.7%, Indie 12.2%
- #55 守护传说 Guardian Legend
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: SL
Windows
Guardian legend is a q RPG game. Lovely modeling, nostalgic style of the scene, humorous dialogue, can take you into a relaxed and happy fairy tale world. If you like this style, don't miss it.
Why similar: RPG 34.3%, RPGMaker 32.7% ★, Adventure 19.3%, Indie 13.7%
- #56 Forever Home
66% matchVery Positive92% of 185 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Blade Games
Windows
Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack.
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.1% ★, RPG 31.9%, Adventure 17.5%, Indie 12.4%
- #57 Tano's Fate
56% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jay-Cast Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An unknown arrival. A land disconnected from the world's society. Four heroes destined to change the past to save the future, and it's all thanks to the locked mind of one man. Jay-Cast Presents... Tano's Fate. A game built around unlocking the past to save your future.
Why similar: RPGMaker 35% ★, RPG 33.1%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 13.3%
- #58 Last Heroes
68% matchMixed69% of 126 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Enjoy another classic 16-bit RPG from Warfare Studios of Vagrant Hearts, Ashes of Immortality and Valiant fame, and embark on a quest with Viktor as he makes new friends, experiences dreams, and discovers his destiny.
Why similar: RPGMaker 52% ★, RPG 24.4%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 9.4%