Games Like Rising Spire

Atonal Dreams is a story-driven RPG set in a lore-rich world, with a turn-based battle system in which you can tame monsters to join your side as temporary allies, and later summon them to use as levellable skills.

Why similar: Immersive 26.5% ★, JRPG 12.9%, Party-Based RPG 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11%

Set out on a cozy RPG adventure through Sclavinia—a land of ancient tales, court intrigue, and mysterious heroes. Travel, battle monsters, grow closer to your companions, and decide who to trust with your heart… and the fate of an entire nation.

Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Party-Based RPG 13%, RPG 9.6%, Lore-Rich 8.7%

Dazzle the hearts of disgruntled villagers with extravagant turn-based battles and rally them against demons in this Bollywood-inspired fantasy RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 16%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Mythology 10.4%, Lore-Rich 9.8%

Wander into the world of the dead to bring your mother home in this voodoo-inspired cozy dark JRPG. Brave six handcrafted mausoleums, claim their spirit gems, and unravel the ritual that took her. Lose yourself in the town of The Crossroads where every ghost has a story and grudges to uncover

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.9%, JRPG 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Mythology 8.7%, Lore-Rich 7.5%

The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

Why similar: JRPG 19.5%, Party-Based RPG 18.1%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, RPG 6.5%

Jump into this opening act of the TITANKIN story in a turn-based JRPG set in a unique world inspired by Celtic mythology. Twin protagonists Jorden and Torden are pulled into a familial mystery that sends them on a quest full of fun and discovery.

Why similar: Mythology 24.3%, JRPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Party-Based RPG 10.3%, RPG 7.3%

Order from Caos 2 is an RPG with turn-based battles that tells the story of Thomas, a man who had his family murdered by the cruel Knight Asmodeus. Seek revenge in an epic adventure in Pixel Art. However, there's one detail that can change everything: your family may simply have never existed.

Why similar: JRPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Party-Based RPG 14.1%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Emotional 8.4%

Ten thousand years after Atria stripped the world of the Vita and Maisha. She prepares to bring her children home. Follow Iino and his companions as they fight for survival and unravel the truth behind their connection to the world and master the elements in this classic JRPG that started it all.

Why similar: JRPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Emotional 12.9%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, RPG 12%

A story-driven retro JRPG where you build a party, explore a fantasy world, fight in classic turn-based battles, complete side quests, craft equipment, and uncover the legacy of the Primal Heir in a handcrafted pixel-art adventure.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.1%, JRPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Story Rich 6.1%

Welcome to the Kingdom of Riki! Viridian Sage is an epic 2D JRPG following a party of young mages fighting against the demons attacking their home. You will explore a vibrant world, engage in strategic combat, and, maybe, save the world. Grab your wand, stock your spells, and prepare for adventure!

Why similar: JRPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Party-Based RPG 13%, Lore-Rich 12%, RPG 7.6%

The great city of Pando is crumbling under the weight of a radical prophecy. Follow Sin-Nul, a fire Vita caught between fate and the encroaching zealotry of the Ever Flame. In a world where belief is a weapon, will you be the spark that restores Pando, or the flame that consumes it?

Why similar: JRPG 22.5%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, Story Rich 7.4%, Stylized 7.2%

Explore ancient ruins, gather companions, and venture into the mysterious Valley of Rain in this classic turn-based JRPG. Uncover the secrets of the ancient Gates, confront the mysteries that await beyond them, and uncover the fate of Aerin’s missing mother.

Why similar: JRPG 22.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, RPG 8.4%, Emotional 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

The JRPG of eternal night and endless discovery. Recover and blend lost techniques from 13 unique classes to face the demands of a dangerous world. Pull at narrative threads until you've unraveled the last mysteries of Limina and the rifts slowly eating its stars.

Why similar: JRPG 23.8%, Party-Based RPG 20.5%, Lore-Rich 15%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Exploration 6.3%

A four centuries old legacy of oppression is about to come to an end. In this fast-paced, story-driven JRPG, build a revolution to shatter a system built on chains and suffering. Master the element of Earth, unite the nation, and become the rift that will change Atria forever.

Why similar: JRPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Emotional 11.9%, Story Rich 7.8%, Stylized 7.4%

Experience the tragic tale of three wandering mercenaries and the lonely goddess who wouldn't let them die. Fight challenging, turn-based battles and explore a continent of forgotten mysteries in this fresh twist on the JRPG genre.

Why similar: JRPG 21.3%, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, RPG 11.1%, Lore-Rich 9%, Emotional 8.9%

A story-rich RPG with challenging turn-based combat and an absurd amount of control over how you build your party. Exploit mechanics, break the rules, and play how YOU want. Experience an emotional story brought to life by memorable characters. Terrible puns included at no extra charge.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.1%, JRPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Party-Based RPG 12%, RPG 11.2%

Dive into the unforgettable tale of two siblings on the run in this emotional RPG journey. With only their wits and a cursed power too dangerous to control, they must fight, explore and scavenge to survive in an unfamiliar world. Will their bond be strong enough to endure the road ahead?

Why similar: JRPG 18.4%, Emotional 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Party-Based RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 7.5%

Heroes and villains from 17 Indie JRPGs collide, in this story rich Crossover Event! Chained Echoes, Jack Move, CrossCode, 8-Bit Adventures 2, Beloved Rapture, Quartet, and more unite for a totally FREE adventure!

Why similar: JRPG 18.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Emotional 9.1%, Lore-Rich 8.8%

A fantasy JRPG with fast-paced turn-based combat, a choice-driven narrative, and a dual-perspective story. Customize and grow your party, make impactful decisions, & form relationships. Strengthen your cause as you race to unite the land and it's people.

Why similar: JRPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Party-Based RPG 14.7%, RPG 12%, Emotional 8.5%

The four elements of the world that keep it in balance are being threatened! Join Aria, Lyle, Gray, and Kaze as they journey across their world to save it from a maniacal plan set into motion by a group of devious and unpredictable villains! *Content Warning and Credits are listed in "About Game"!!*

Why similar: JRPG 21.2%, Party-Based RPG 20.9%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Emotional 7.8%

A darkness has crept into the rotting marrow of the once glorious Arx Imperium. As the deep places stir and the dead rise from their graves, this ruined world finds itself in need of a hero, a savior, an icon.

Why similar: JRPG 22.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Story Rich 7.5%

Experience an epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG featuring four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit Medieval Fantasy to HD Sci-Fi/Fantasy fusion, all linked by a powerful and intricately woven narrative.

Why similar: JRPG 23.5%, Party-Based RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, RPG 11.3%, Emotional 8.1%

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: JRPG 20.1%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Lore-Rich 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

A heartfelt masterpiece RPG woven by gods and humans— The series' most captivating story is revived in G-MODE Archives!

Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, Party-Based RPG 22.9%, Mythology 16.3%, RPG 14%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Explore a world of mystery and leave the island you once called home. A Slime Called Quest is a solo made, story-rich 16-bit style RPG, where there are no random encounters or grinding. Customize your party's build, embark on quests, and engage in thoughtfully crafted battles. Chapter 1 is out now!

Why similar: JRPG 25.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Party-Based RPG 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Heart of Ural is a pixel rhythm RPG based on the ancient epic Ural-Batyr and Bashkir myths. This is a deep story with many difficult decisions and unexpected twists, humor and drama. In this game, EVERYONE remembers what you did before.

Why similar: Mythology 26.2%, Isometric 11.5%, JRPG 10.7%, Emotional 9.7%, Lore-Rich 9.5%

How do you revive an angel? Reviving An Angel is a turn-based RPG set in a world where Archangels, the greatest creations of the Almighty, are in a path of war. Wanting to revive his beloved, Harold, a young Fallen Hunter, saw himself facing an Archangel as he challenged the limits of his mortality.

Why similar: JRPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, RPG 6.7%

Beneath Castra, an age ends and the Dark One stirs. Lead Raine through a hand-painted JRPG with two ways to fight: parry and counter-kill in real time, or command the party in turn-based battle. A card game to master, a living day and night world, every line voiced. The Veil is thinning.

Why similar: JRPG 25.4%, Party-Based RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, RPG 8.9%, Story Rich 7.7%

A long-form 3D JRPG of exploration and memory. Four hundred years out from Earth, six hundred sleepers share a single dream — and in its last chapter, Lityria sets out remembering nothing. Twelve labyrinths, 380 hand-built maps, one buried truth.

Why similar: JRPG 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Party-Based RPG 11.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Emotional 9.4%

A retro-inspired jRPG with side-view turn-based combat, puzzle-rich dungeons, and meaningful side quests. Explore a vast world, recruit allies, and uncover secrets in an epic adventure nearly twice as large as before.

Why similar: JRPG 28%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, RPG 10.4%, Exploration 7.5%

Follow the story of Eight of the land of Xylera’s bravest combatants and their descent into the madness known only as The Trial of Nightmare in this JRPG-inspired title featuring turn-based combat and a character-focused narrative.

Why similar: JRPG 20.3%, Party-Based RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Emotional 9.9%

Threads of Time is an era-spanning, turn-based RPG inspired by the timeless classics. Embark on a journey through time, gather a party of charismatic heroes from across ages, and uncover a plot that threatens to unravel the past, present and future.

Why similar: JRPG 16.7%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Emotional 9%

A pixel art exploration game where you must face various challenges and collect crystals to save Earth from its impending doom. An RPG with multiple continents that have emerged, ushering in a new era of mysticism.

Why similar: JRPG 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Emotional 9.7%

Follow the story of Mari, as she becomes a witch hunter and discovers what's really going on in Sthalgrave city. Use various skills in the fast-paced turn-based battles! Use free time after missions to hang out with teammates!

Why similar: JRPG 21.2%, Party-Based RPG 18.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Lore-Rich 12%, Story Rich 7.2%

Become an Executor of Serenos Academy in KAELIS, an academy sci-fantasy JRPG where you investigate Noise incidents, fight turn-based Lumina battles, and build bonds with the Guardians who stand beside you.

Why similar: JRPG 24.6%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Party-Based RPG 10.9%, Emotional 8.5%

A story-rich 2Deco RPG where exiles, scavengers, and traitors are drawn together by fate. Explore crumbling ruins, haunted forests, and cursed castles as you uncover the empire’s forgotten truth. The past isn’t dead; it’s waiting.

Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.7%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Story Rich 8%

A vampire mage has acquired a magical relic with the power to enslave humanity. Are you brave enough to stop him?

Why similar: JRPG 18.4%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Isometric 10.5%, Lore-Rich 9.5%

Two years after losing their friend Fynn, Barry, Arlene and Nellie return to the mysterious Pit of Evil. When their camp is attacked, the group is torn apart and Barry falls into the Pit, where he must uncover its secrets in a story-driven JRPG with fast-paced ATB combat.

Why similar: JRPG 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Emotional 10.5%, Story Rich 7%

Will you die and be free of pain? Or live and break the shackles of fate? Can two souls, bound by fate itself, sever the never-ending cycle of death? "ANAMESIS: memoria war" is a gorgeous 2D jRPG rich in story, heavy on action and steeped in deep characterization.

Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.5%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 8.3%

The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki role-playing game series is highly acclaimed by gamers all over the world for its elaborate character portrayals and epic storyline. The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki and The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II have sold over 1 million copies in total.

Why similar: JRPG 28.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, Party-Based RPG 12.8%, RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 9.3%

Explore a vast fantasy world in this top-down RPG. Sneak past enemies with overworld skills or engage them in strategic, turn-based combat. Solve puzzles and build the strength of your characters as an epic adventure unfolds!

Why similar: JRPG 22.1%, Party-Based RPG 18.5%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, RPG 8.2%

Beneath the streets of London, an angry mouse seeks revenge against the god who stole his tail. An epic RPG of miniature proportions!

Why similar: JRPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 17.6%, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, Isometric 11.4%, RPG 7.7%

Don't look at the numbers below, Fate of Fire is a fantastic RPG but still unknown. Try it yourself ! :)

Why similar: JRPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Party-Based RPG 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, Emotional 10.4%

A techno-fantasy JRPG inspired by 16-bit classics. Explore Helgon, the city on the comet, and build your ideal team from a roster of 9 distinct characters, each with their own classes. Engage in strategic turn-based combat against the deadly Brightlings to uncover the truth behind the white portals.

Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, Lore-Rich 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, RPG 11.6%, Story Rich 6%

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: JRPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Party-Based RPG 14.5%, Story Rich 5.9%

The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

Why similar: JRPG 21.6%, Emotional 11.9%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Lore-Rich 11%, RPG 8.8%

A countrywide drought forces Sapo and his frog allies into war against the invading toads. As dehydration and starvation grip the pond, they must hurry to find a solution to the crisis - and liberate their homeland.

Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III, which takes place in the Erebonian Empire after the end of the civil war, is now available for PC!

Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, Turn-Based Combat 21.7%, RPG 14.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 9.5%

Elidriel is a story-driven pixel-art RPG that combines reactive turn-based combat with character customisation, a range of non-combat activities and a mystery surrounding a lost love. Explore a world of wonders, crafting, cooking, fishing, playing songs and mining gems to upgrade your weapons.

Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Party-Based RPG 9.4%, RPG 8.9%

A lone warrior awakes from a deep slumber, sensing something is terribly wrong with the world. Set out to seek the reason for this underlying sense of unease that has afflicted the people of the land.

Why similar: JRPG 23.8%, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, RPG 13.4%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%

Demon's Revenge is a turn-based Gothic fantasy RPG about Sen, a lone water demon who serves a penance in an eerie forest for a terrible crime she once committed. Joined by other outcasts and monsters, she battles hunters, ghouls, ghosts, and dragons for the right to live in a world that hates them.

Why similar: JRPG 17.4%, Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Emotional 10.4%

Rise of the Inferno is a 2-D story-based RPG where two best friends are tasked with teleporting across different worlds to save their beloved kingdom. Join Albert and John on their grand adventure as they fight the evil forces of the Inferno pursuant on destroying their world.

Why similar: JRPG 23%, Party-Based RPG 21.5%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, RPG 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

Why similar: JRPG 19.6%, Party-Based RPG 17%, Turn-Based Combat 14.6%, Lore-Rich 8.3%, Emotional 7.7%

Explore a vibrant world where ancient religions fuse with technology in this character-driven JRPG. Master deep turn-based combat as you battle with divine magic against beasts with mecha parts. Embark on a grand adventure to retrieve the sacred Babel code needed to face your Gods.

Why similar: JRPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Party-Based RPG 14%, Story Rich 6.9%

Arcanamals is a narrative-driven, turn-based RPG centered on exploration. Journey across two parallel worlds and restore balance to a corrupt world.

Why similar: JRPG 29.6%, Party-Based RPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, Story Rich 9.2%, RPG 9%

Daniel has grown up in the Thick Oak Forest for years, living with his mother and father. His father, Oliver, was drafted into war four years before the events of Collision. His father disappears just a few hours before coming home. Solve his murder in a beginner friendly, turn based RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 20.7%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Emotional 8%, RPG 7.1%

Crystal Project 2 is a non-linear JRPG with a seamless open world and telegraphed tactical combat. Find new classes, learn new abilities, and collect powerful equipment to customize your party and uncover the mysteries of the land. No random encounters and no permanent missables.

Why similar: JRPG 26.2%, Party-Based RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, RPG 13.4%, Adventure 6.6%

The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

Why similar: JRPG 23.1%, Party-Based RPG 13.5%, RPG 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Emotional 8.5%

Two parties. Alternating perspectives. A story-driven 2.5D turn-based RPG. Master strategic combat with flexible ability builds, unravel the world's deep lore using "Key Words" you discover, and see their fate unfold.

Why similar: JRPG 21.9%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Story Rich 6.9%

Lead the members of Squad 56 across the Island of Principium as they uncover the secrets of their forebearers. Explore a vast island filled with fantastical foes, ruins, quests, and experience the story you choose. Each Protagonist brings a different viewpoint and story in this turn based RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 24.7%, Party-Based RPG 22.2%, RPG 12.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Exploration 6.6%