- #1 Limbus Company
97% matchVery Positive88% of 106,294 reviews2023
Dev: ProjectMoon
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 210.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, Strategy RPG 15%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Story Rich 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar dark, lore-heavy narrative style and complex turn-based combat mechanics found in Reverse: 1999.
- #2 In Stars And Time
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,335 reviews2023
Dev: insertdisc5Pub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 20.5%, Time Travel 14.5% ★, Story Rich 13.6%, RPG 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully uses time-loop mechanics to tell an emotional, story-rich narrative that resonates with fans of time-travel themes.
- #3 ANOTHER EDEN
96% matchMixed68% of 2,033 reviews2021
Dev: WFS, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 184.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
[Single player JRPG] Take your cat on a time-traveling adventure!
Why similar: Time Travel 23.7% ★, Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, RPG 15.8%, Anime 14.7%, Story Rich 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A JRPG that heavily features time-travel across different eras, mirroring the core premise of the Timekeeper's journey.
- #4 Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,060 reviews2024
Dev: Shanghai Sunborn Network Technology Co., Ltd.Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the newest tactical RPG from the creators of Girls’ Frontline. Some 30 years in the future, AU agent Mendo and the mysterious girl Jefuty find themselves in gruesome battles against armed URNC forces…
Why similar: Alternate History 32.6%, Strategy RPG 27.6%, Anime 14.5%, RPG 8.9%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that features high-stakes turn-based combat and a complex, mystery-filled plot similar to the seed game.
- #5 Library Of Ruina
94% matchVery Positive94% of 42,198 reviews2021
Dev: ProjectMoon
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.1%, Card Battler 18.8%, Visual Novel 16.5%, Story Rich 15.4%, Anime 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, character-driven story paired with highly strategic turn-based combat that rewards careful planning.
- #6 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: Turn-Based Combat 37.2%, Anime 19.3%, Story Rich 16.6%, RPG 16.6%, Colorful 7%
Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for stylish, turn-based RPGs with a heavy emphasis on visual presentation and social narrative.
- #7 Chrono Ark
93% matchVery Positive91% of 13,523 reviews2024
Dev: Al Fine
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!
Why similar: Anime 30.8%, RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Card Battler 16.5%, Story Rich 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines anime-style aesthetics with a unique turn-based combat system that emphasizes strategic party management.
- #8 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
92% matchVery Positive94% of 9,707 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.3%, Lore-Rich 17%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, CRPG 15.3%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep tactical RPG experience with complex character builds and a sprawling, lore-rich narrative.
- #9 Sword of Convallaria
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,656 reviews2024
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 64.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 28.6%, Turn-Based Combat 28.2%, RPG 15.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Anime 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG with a beautiful anime art style and a focus on political intrigue and strategic turn-based battles.
- #10 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
91% matchMixed61% of 2,431 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.
Why similar: RPG 26.7%, Story Rich 20.9%, Time Travel 19.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Anime 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG that explores intricate time-travel themes and alternate realities with a deep, multi-layered story.
- #11 CounterSide
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,949 reviews2022
Dev: Studiobside Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 182.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Everything has another side Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide" A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure We invite you to a journey to save the Reality.
Why similar: Anime 26.4%, Visual Novel 25.8%, Story Rich 17.1%, RPG 16.8%, 2D 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled strategy RPG that focuses on deep team building and a narrative-heavy campaign.
- #12 STEINS;GATE
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,836 reviews2016
Dev: MAGES. Inc.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 66.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
Why similar: Visual Novel 35%, Time Travel 26.9% ★, Anime 19.2%, Story Rich 17.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: While primarily a visual novel, it is the definitive experience for fans of complex, high-stakes time-travel storytelling.
- #13 Cris Tales
89% 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: Turn-Based Combat 25.8%, Time Travel 13.8% ★, Strategy RPG 13.8%, RPG 12.5%, Anime 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique time-manipulation mechanic that allows players to see the past, present, and future during turn-based combat.
- #14 Sea of Stars
87% 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: Turn-Based Combat 36.3%, Lore-Rich 19.1%, RPG 15.2%, Story Rich 15%, 2D 6%
Why You'll Like It: Features polished, modern turn-based combat and a charming, story-driven world that captures the spirit of classic RPGs.
- #15 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
86% 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 Combat 35.3%, RPG 29.3%, Story Rich 17.5%, Anime 12.9%, Fantasy 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a beautiful, story-rich experience with a unique turn-based combat system that rewards tactical exploitation of weaknesses.
- #16 Brave Nine
88% matchMixed70% of 452 reviews2023
Dev: Valiant
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Brave Nine is a strategic turn-based battle game featuring over 300 unique Mercenaries presented in stunning artwork. Create your own unique formations, challenge other Captains and engage in decisive combat in tons of modes.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 24.2%, Lore-Rich 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Anime 10.8%, Story Rich 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based RPG that relies on complex formation strategies and a large cast of characters.
- #17 Etheria: Restart
86% matchMixed57% of 302 reviews2025
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Etheria is an Ethereal Hero RPG. To preserve the flame of civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into the virtual world "Etheria". And you, as a Hyperlinker, will enter the virtual world to uncover the hidden truths of Etheria.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.3%, Strategy RPG 27.4%, Anime 13.9%, RPG 13.1%, Story Rich 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern turn-based RPG that emphasizes high-quality 3D visuals and a story-rich progression system.
- #18 Loop Hero
84% matchVery Positive93% of 36,230 reviews2021
Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 50.4%, RPG 18%, Story Rich 17.9%, 2D 7.7%, Fantasy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Uses time-loop mechanics as a central gameplay hook, forcing players to strategically manage their environment to survive.
- #19 Quartet
84% matchVery Positive97% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 25.1%, Anime 10.3%, RPG 10.3%, Story Rich 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A lore-rich JRPG that focuses on character relationships and linear, story-driven progression.
- #20 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
85% matchVery Positive94% of 10,290 reviews2014
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
Why similar: Anime 25.1%, Story Rich 23.7%, RPG 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Female Protagonist 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its world-building and slow-burn, character-focused storytelling that appeals to fans of lore-heavy RPGs.
- #21 Fate/Samurai Remnant
82% matchVery Positive91% of 6,887 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.
Why similar: Anime 32.5%, RPG 28.1%, Story Rich 24.8%, Visual Novel 9%, Singleplayer 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines historical settings with supernatural elements and a strong narrative, fitting the alternate-history vibe of the seed game.
- #22 Fatermyth
82% matchVery Positive84% of 529 reviews2024
Dev: KDreamPub: Merlion Games
Windows
"Fatermyth" is an RPG game that combines tabletop role-playing and adventure. The storylines of seven characters from different eras intertwine, depicting an epic of human heroes. The strategic battles with dice + skills add more challenges to the adventure.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.3%, Card Battler 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 20.7%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure-heavy RPG that uses deckbuilding and drama to drive its narrative forward.
- #23 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,599 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 56.4%, RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Story Rich 7%, 2D 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that emphasizes player choice and complex narrative branching within a detailed, war-torn world.
- #24 Valkyria Chronicles™
80% matchVery Positive90% of 13,191 reviews2014
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!
Why similar: Anime 31.8%, Strategy RPG 31.4%, Story Rich 16.8%, RPG 16.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends tactical turn-based strategy with a unique anime-inspired art style and a strong historical-fiction narrative.
- #25 Jack Move
79% 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 Combat 36.5%, Anime 17.5%, Story Rich 16.5%, RPG 16%, 2D 6%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish cyberpunk RPG with a female protagonist and engaging, fast-paced turn-based combat mechanics.
- #26 Echoes of Vision
78% matchVery Positive88% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Azure Flame Studio
Windows
This is a turn-based strategy game. You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 22.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, Alternate History 14%, CRPG 10.5%, Lore-Rich 9.3%
- #27 Aether & Iron
77% matchVery Positive84% of 436 reviews2026
Dev: Seismic Squirrel
Windows · Mac
Immerse yourself in this Decopunk Narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravitational technology has taken cars, roads, and even New York City into the sky. Muster a crew, master tactical turn-based combat, and unravel the dark secrets lurking beneath the floating metropolis.
Why similar: Alternate History 25.8%, Strategy RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.1%, RPG 10.8%
- #28 Tales Across Time
81% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Tales Across Time is a story-driven RPG experience from the creator of 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey. It uses the classic short-story format to tell the tale of three different characters...
Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Turn-Based Combat 27.2%, Story Rich 13.1%, 2D 5.4%, Fantasy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A short, indie RPG that explores the concept of time travel through various vignettes and character stories.
- #29 Dire Destiny : Time Travel
79% matchMixed64% of 118 reviews2023
Dev: Dire Destiny Studio
Windows
Dire Destiny: Time Travel is a Roguelike tactic card game, which takes place in a steampunk world. You are summoned from another time and space to be the hero, who will fight against powerful mechanized army to save the human race.
Why similar: Card Battler 52%, Time Travel 27.2% ★, RPG 10.9%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Directly incorporates time-travel mechanics into a strategic, card-battler framework.
- #30 百花三国志(Banner of the THREE KINGDOMS)
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Flying Star Games
Windows
百花三国志是一款以三国和武侠为题材的战棋游戏。玩家将扮演穿越回二次元的平行三国世界的左慈弟子，和化身为美少女的上百名可以加入队伍的三国武将一起，找出妄图颠覆三国世界的幕后神秘人。三国名将们除了拥有专属的主动武将技外，关系亲密的武将同时出场战斗还会产生联动效果。
Why similar: Alternate History 24.1%, Strategy RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, CRPG 10.9%, RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Uses historical alternate-history themes and tactical combat to create a strategic experience for fans of historical settings.
- #31 悠久之树
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 305 reviews2025
Dev: Shanghai GuangYan Network Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
"Eternal Tree" is a turn-based combat role-playing game that tells the story of a journey spanning the Divine Era and the modern age. A grand epic, unknown challenges, and the continent of Titalyera await your exploration. Your adventure will shape the future of this world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22%, Lore-Rich 19.3%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Anime 11.8%, RPG 10.8%
- #32 StarSavior
76% matchMixed61% of 3,004 reviews2025
Dev: Studiobside
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Guide your star-kissed Saviors.
Why similar: RPG 37%, Anime 23.7%, Story Rich 15%, 2D Platformer 9%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #33 Lovely Lady RPG
74% matchVery Positive100% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: DAS POPPY UND MIA KUNSTKOLLEKTIV
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lovely Lady RPG is a visual novel about wandering around and just sort of seeing what life has in store for you. After waking up with a hole in her ceiling, a cosmic space Orb embedded in her chest and no recollection of basically anything, Ghost sets out to continue her life as best she can.
Why similar: Alternate History 27.2%, Visual Novel 25.4%, Lore-Rich 18.9%, RPG 17.1%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #34 Multiverse loot Hunter - Three Kingdoms
75% matchVery Positive81% of 202 reviews2024
Dev: 游戏养家工作室
Windows
This is a brush treasure adventure game across the heavens. The protagonist awakens his powers and freely passes through different planes such as Xiuxian, history, Wuxia, magic, and future. Collect equipment, spirits, characters and cheats distributed across all planes through battle.
Why similar: Alternate History 39.3%, RPG 32.8%, Time Travel 18.8% ★, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #35 Fantasia Sango Mysteria
75% matchMixed68% of 637 reviews2023
Dev: USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
Windows
單機劇情RPG《幻想三國誌》全新篇章登場！ 在《幻想三國誌－天元異事錄》中再次體驗人神仙妖魔共存，虛實交織的世界。
Why similar: Lore-Rich 24.5%, Turn-Based Combat 23.1%, Alternate History 18.3%, Story Rich 11.1%, RPG 10%
- #36 Resonance Solstice
73% matchMixed65% of 316 reviews2025
Dev: GAMEDUCHY, LTDPub: Ujoy Games Limited
Windows
Resonance is a unique real-time trading RPG that combines real-time card battles with train simulation. As a COLUMBA conductor, you’ll travel the continent, rebuild and reconnect a fractured world.
Why similar: RPG 52.4%, Anime 27.8%, Story Rich 9.6%, Colorful 6.5%, Fantasy 3.7%
- #37 Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 930 reviews2025
Dev: Team Chrono GearPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Why similar: Time Travel 27.5% ★, Anime 25.2%, 2D Platformer 23.7%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, 2D 5.7%
- #38 A Timely Intervention
76% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"A Timely Intervention" is an innovative RPG featuring animated battle visuals, polished gameplay mechanisms, an intricate storyline and a cast of colourful characters. Developed by the team behind "The Tale of a Common Man", it's a must-have for fans of the genre!
Why similar: Time Travel 32.8% ★, RPG 20.6%, Anime 17.7%, Story Rich 14.3%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
- #39 Stardander Revenant
74% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Fancy Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Griselda just wants to be friends with Dianthus... but Dianthus can't stand her! Love or hate, they have to work together to keep the forest safe from dangerous Fae. Will working together help bring them closer? And can Griselda somehow pass Blantree's class?
Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, Visual Novel 16%, RPG 10.6%, Story Rich 8%
- #40 Echocalypse: The Scarlet Covenant
73% matchMixed50% of 509 reviews2024
Dev: Yoozoo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 47.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Kemono Girl RPG has topped the free download list on App Store and Google Play in multiple countries or regions! Embark on a journey with 10 million players worldwide in a post-apocalyptic exploration, and stand alongside charming Kemono girls! Enjoy a time-saving and relaxing card battle!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.7%, Turn-Based Combat 20.8%, Card Battler 20.2%, Anime 14.6%, RPG 13.3%
- #41 Timespinner
72% matchVery Positive86% of 3,123 reviews2018
Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Why similar: Time Travel 23.6% ★, RPG 16.6%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Story Rich 15.8%, LGBTQ+ 10%
- #42 Girls' Frontline
69% matchVery Positive86% of 729 reviews2025
Dev: SUNBORN Information Co., Ltd.Pub: Darkwinter Software Limited
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
As a Commander for Griffin & Kryuger PMC. Navigate faction power struggles, deploy forces strategically, and work to restore order in a war-torn world.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 21.7%, Lore-Rich 20.1%, Visual Novel 15%, RPG 13.4%, Anime 11%
- #43 Wander Stars
69% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2025
Dev: Paper Castle GamesPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Unleash custom attacks by combining words in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG! Collect all 200 words, earn Pep Ups from honorable victories and become a Kiai master. Befriend your rivals, uncover dark mysteries, and seek out the pieces of the Wanderstar map in a wild race across the universe.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22.8%, Anime 16.2%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Story Rich 14%, RPG 13.6%
- #44 ヘブンバーンズレッド
72% matchMixed61% of 6,084 reviews2022
Dev: WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 164.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド （ヘブバン）』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG！
Why similar: Visual Novel 28.9%, Anime 19.8%, RPG 18.8%, Story Rich 17.1%, 2D 6.6%
- #45 Heart of Enya
73% matchVery Positive85% of 54 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: Lore-Rich 24.2%, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #46 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
71% 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: RPG 28.3%, Anime 22.1%, Story Rich 18.5%, LGBTQ+ 9.2%, 2D 7.3%
- #47 Time Space Rebuild
69% matchMostly Positive81% of 435 reviews2025
Dev: INNOVATION DREAM
Windows · Mac
In "Time Rebuild", human civilization stands on the brink of destruction. You will become a time-traveling hero, embarking on a journey to save the world while encountering and bonding with women of vastly different appearances and personalities.
Why similar: Alternate History 26.9%, Time Travel 16.4% ★, CRPG 16.3%, Visual Novel 15%, RPG 10.6%
- #48 START AGAIN: a prologue
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 646 reviews2021
Dev: insertdisc5
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
timeloop depression station ✦ In Stars and Time's prototype-thingy-thing
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.7%, Time Travel 25.3% ★, Story Rich 14.2%, RPG 14.1%, LGBTQ+ 7.3%
- #49 MementoMori
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 481 reviews2025
Dev: Bank of Innovation, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Dive into a World Where Sorrow Meets Beauty
Why similar: RPG 39.1%, Anime 35.8%, 2D 12.9%, Fantasy 8.3%, Female Protagonist 3.9%
- #50 Axial Disc 1
70% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Sawyer FriendPub: Gem Games
Windows
A modern turn-based deckbuilding JRPG involving party synergy for attacks that features unique pixel art and chiptune music!
Why similar: Card Battler 22.8%, Lore-Rich 22.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, Anime 11.7%, RPG 11.5%
- #51 Pendula Swing - The Complete Journey
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 65 reviews2020
Dev: Valiant Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore a memorable 1920s fantasy world where you interact with, befriend and romance hundreds of characters with unique quests, as an already rich and famous heroine.
Why similar: Alternate History 27%, Lore-Rich 24.5%, CRPG 16.7%, RPG 10.8%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #52 FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 617 reviews2024
Dev: Mistwalker CorporationPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.
Why similar: CRPG 30.7%, RPG 24.1%, Story Rich 16.7%, Anime 16.2%, 2D 6.3%
- #53 The Oni Sellsword
71% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Eric Baskin
Windows
A totally free, short-but-sweet RPG with an unlikely hero. Journey across worlds as Xavienne to save her best friend, the beautiful Princess La.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 22.4%, RPG 16.9%, Anime 16%, Story Rich 15.7%, LGBTQ+ 7.2%
- #54 Reviver
67% matchVery Positive93% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: Cotton Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.
Why similar: Visual Novel 46.5%, Story Rich 22.9%, Colorful 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, 2D 6.9%
- #55 Syrup 2: Candy Alchemy RPG
66% matchVery Positive100% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: NomnomNami
Windows · Mac · Linux
Syrup the Candy Alchemist is looking to expand the variety of delicious candies offered at her store, Atelier Sweets! Travel around the world with friends, collecting rare ingredients and battling adorable monsters along the way.
Why similar: Visual Novel 22.1%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #56 Franzen
67% matchVery Positive97% of 170 reviews2023
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Franzen is a turn-based RPG set in a dystopian-steampunk world. Explore themes of empathy and politics as Franz and Lefsa Dellia work to uncover the truth of "The Scream". Meet a cast of colorful characters and fight bizarre creatures in your journey through the world of Branzen!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 35.7%, Turn-Based Combat 24.5%, RPG 24.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Fantasy 2.6%
- #57 Pages of Time: Prologue
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,907 reviews2022
Dev: Starbeings Studio
Windows
Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.
Why similar: RPG 28.3%, 2D Platformer 25.3%, Story Rich 21.5%, Anime 14.3%, 2D 5.8%
- #58 Obscure Chronicle of Dynasty
67% matchVery Positive95% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: IsaacZhang
Windows
This is a "fictional, but plausible" strategy role-playing game with a plot which can be regarded as a history of the Three Kingdoms in a different realm. Thus, those who have received little or no attention in the original history may blossom in this very different time and space.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 36.3%, Alternate History 31%, RPG 12.3%, Anime 8.2%, 2D Platformer 6.2%
