- #1 SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 310 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With the fate of the world uncertain, follow the journey of Urpina, Taria, Balmaint, and Leonard as they call on their might and set out to carve a new future. Take charge and shape your own adventure with ultimate freedom of choice.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.4%, JRPG 20.8%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, RPG 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the most DNA with Emerald Beyond, featuring a highly strategic timeline-based combat system and a focus on non-linear progression.
- #2 Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
96% matchVery Positive85% of 375 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.1%, JRPG 22.4%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, RPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the classic, open-ended SaGa experience with multiple protagonists and a world that reacts to your choices.
- #3 SaGa Frontier Remastered
96% matchVery Positive92% of 631 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character!
Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, Party-Based RPG 30.2%, Turn-Based 15.7%, RPG 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game defines the multi-protagonist structure that Emerald Beyond builds upon, allowing for distinct, overlapping stories.
- #4 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
95% matchVery Positive93% of 4,601 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.2%, JRPG 31.2%, Turn-Based 15.8%, RPG 4%, 3D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern remake that captures the strategic depth and legacy-based gameplay of the classic SaGa formula.
- #5 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
94% 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 31.3%, Party-Based RPG 21.5%, JRPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the multi-protagonist structure of SaGa while providing a polished, modern take on turn-based combat.
- #6 Romancing SaGa 3™
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 528 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The celebrated RPG classic comes West for the first time! Experience a brand-new HD remaster of the legendary 1995 RPG masterpiece introducing optimised graphics, a new dungeon to explore, new scenarios and a new game+ function.
Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Turn-Based 19.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential SaGa experience that emphasizes exploration and character-driven narratives in a non-linear world.
- #7 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
92% 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: JRPG 34.4%, Party-Based RPG 31.3%, RPG 9.3%, Story Rich 6.5%, Turn-Based Combat 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a complex party system and multiple endings that are heavily influenced by player choices and recruitment.
- #8 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,026 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Why similar: JRPG 36.5%, Turn-Based Combat 21.6%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 5.7%, Fantasy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: The Brave and Default system offers a strategic layer of combat that forces players to manage their turns carefully.
- #9 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
91% matchVery Positive93% of 11,641 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, Party-Based RPG 28.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, RPG 7.5%, Story Rich 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in traditional turn-based JRPG design that offers a polished and expansive party-based adventure.
- #10 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
90% matchVery Positive86% of 16,560 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.7%, JRPG 28.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, RPG 8.8%, Story Rich 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: The game's focus on individual character arcs and strategic turn-based combat aligns well with the core appeal of the SaGa series.
- #11 LIVE A LIVE
89% matchVery Positive86% of 889 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The legend is alive! LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought alive in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.
Why similar: JRPG 54.9%, Multiple Endings 18.6%, RPG 16.9%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Adventure 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features multiple distinct protagonists across different time periods, echoing the variety found in Emerald Beyond's narrative structure.
- #12 Visions of Mana
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,644 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 38%, JRPG 29.9%, RPG 9.3%, Story Rich 5.3%, 3D 5%
Why You'll Like It: While an action-RPG, it features a strong party-based system and a vibrant world that captures the adventurous spirit of the genre.
- #13 RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
89% matchVery Positive80% of 1,026 reviews2018
Dev: tri-Ace
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This symphonic gunplay RPG, where you can change the fate of the world, has been remastered in a 4K/HD EDITION. Fly through the air and enjoy the blazing gun battles in this fateful tale set on a ruined planet.
Why similar: JRPG 44.9%, Turn-Based Combat 20.6%, RPG 12.8%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its highly unique and complex combat mechanics, it appeals to players who enjoy mastering unconventional turn-based systems.
- #14 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
86% matchVery Positive93% of 3,896 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
Why similar: JRPG 50%, RPG 15.1%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Story Rich 6.7%, Fantasy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It blends action and turn-based elements with a deep crafting and party system that allows for significant player agency.
- #15 Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 279 reviews2024
Dev: logicalbeat Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins are now on Steam with improved graphics and new features to aid game progression, making them even easier to play!
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.4%, Party-Based RPG 23.5%, JRPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: The card-based combat system provides a deep strategic layer that rewards careful planning and deck management.
- #16 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
85% matchVery Positive94% of 1,167 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 72.9 hrsMean: 85.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Three different legends are about to unfold! Determine the fates of Rean Schwarzer, Lloyd Bannings, and the mysterious “C” in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.4%, JRPG 27.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive cast of characters and a deep, tactical turn-based combat system that rewards party synergy.
- #17 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,497 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 31.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, RPG 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic JRPGs that emphasizes party building and large-scale strategic combat.
- #18 WitchSpring R
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,906 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 26%, Turn-Based 18%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and strategic RPG that focuses on a single protagonist's growth through exploration and turn-based combat.
- #19 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
84% matchVery Positive85% of 2,614 reviews2015
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!
Why similar: JRPG 44.3%, Turn-Based 15.1%, RPG 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: It features one of the most highly regarded turn-based combat systems, focusing on timing and interruption mechanics similar to timeline manipulation.
- #20 COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 186 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 201.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Experience the origins of the SaGa series with the COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, the first complete port of these hugely popular titles with new enhancements!
Why similar: JRPG 58.7%, RPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 19.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: These titles are the historical roots of the SaGa series, showcasing the experimental design philosophy that continues in Emerald Beyond.
- #21 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
82% 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: Vampires 22.5% ★, Turn-Based 18.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.4%, JRPG 14.1%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie gem that features a unique, timing-based combat system and multiple endings based on player actions.
- #22 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
81% matchVery Positive91% of 3,187 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 49.6 hrsMean: 68.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.3%, JRPG 29.7%, RPG 18.9%, Story Rich 6.1%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its deep combat system and focus on character relationships provide a rich, story-driven experience.
- #23 Astria Ascending
82% matchMixed54% of 354 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 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 46.9%, RPG 16%, Turn-Based 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%, Fantasy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn aesthetic and focus on a party of heroes with distinct roles provide a classic yet strategic JRPG experience.
- #24 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,378 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.9%, JRPG 27%, Turn-Based 18.1%, RPG 11.3%, Anime 2.9%
- #25 Flowstone Saga
78% matchVery Positive83% of 237 reviews2024
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 38%, JRPG 31.6%, RPG 9.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Fantasy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: The puzzle-based combat mechanics offer a refreshing and strategic take on the traditional turn-based formula.
- #26 Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,003 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories.
Why similar: JRPG 31%, Turn-Based 19.7%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on crafting and party-based progression provides a satisfying loop for players who enjoy deep system-driven gameplay.
- #27 Cris Tales
80% 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: JRPG 23.9%, Turn-Based 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Female Protagonist 12%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The time-manipulation mechanics in combat offer a unique strategic twist that fans of timeline-based systems will appreciate.
- #28 ANOTHER EDEN
79% 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: Turn-Based 21.1%, JRPG 21.1%, Party-Based RPG 16.9%, Cats 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A time-travel-focused JRPG that features a large cast of characters and a strategic turn-based combat system.
- #29 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
75% matchVery Positive94% of 368 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.7%, Party-Based RPG 26%, JRPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, RPG 6.3%
- #30 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
77% matchMixed67% of 2,079 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 36%, Female Protagonist 17%, RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 8.1%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #31 The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
73% matchVery Positive93% of 624 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 75.6 hrsMean: 78.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The future of an entire continent is at stake in this milestone entry in the Trails series! Explore the vast Calvard Republic with three different protagonists, nurture connections, and master powerful skills in both real-time and turn-based battles as you uncover the secrets at the core of Zemuria!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.3%, JRPG 28.1%, RPG 9.8%, Anime 5.1%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #32 Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
75% matchMixed64% of 3,184 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.3%, JRPG 27.1%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, RPG 6.9%, Anime 5.7%
- #33 Trials of Mana
76% matchVery Positive91% of 5,695 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Why similar: JRPG 34.9%, RPG 33.8%, Party-Based RPG 7.7%, Anime 7%, Female Protagonist 5.2%
- #34 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
76% matchVery Positive94% of 2,273 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.5%, JRPG 18.3%, Vampires 14.3% ★, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #35 Mugen Souls Z
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Ghostlight LTD
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Chou-Chou and the gang return in this brand-new S-RPG sequel with a new story and even cuter, super-powerful, godly action and adventure! Lady Chou-Chou must rely on the abilities of an all-new ultimate goddess, Syrma, as she tries to stop this ancient threat to her world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.2%, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, JRPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky and highly strategic JRPG that allows for extreme customization and complex combat interactions.
- #36 Rune Factory 4 Special
74% matchVery Positive89% of 2,262 reviews2021
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Journey to the vibrant world of Rune Factory and experience the legendary fantasy farming adventure like never before!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.9%, RPG 17.9%, Fantasy 12.7%, Anime 10.1%, JRPG 10%
- #37 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
74% matchVery Positive89% of 9,790 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 50.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 42.5%, RPG 16.5%, Party-Based RPG 10.2%, Fantasy 8.3%, Turn-Based 7.9%
- #38 FINAL FANTASY VI
72% matchVery Positive92% of 4,665 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 50.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 34.7%, Party-Based RPG 25.6%, RPG 13%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #39 Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
73% matchVery Positive88% of 6,291 reviews2019
Dev: 6 Eyes StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is a turn-based tactical RPG with a focus on storytelling and strategic battles. Unfold a mature story as you progress through hand-crafted scenarios, controlling your own group of Arbiters, with each character customizable from a wide selection of classes and abilities!
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, RPG 16%, Strategy 10.9%, Tactical 7.6%
- #40 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,427 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.8%, JRPG 21.1%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%
- #41 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
69% matchVery Positive93% of 723 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
BRAVELY DEFAULT returns in HD! Relive the tale of the warriors of light. Enjoy strategic battles and over 20 different jobs. Plus modern gameplay enhancements and all-new minigames. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27%, Party-Based RPG 23.9%, JRPG 23.7%, RPG 11.7%, Fantasy 5.1%
- #42 HARVESTELLA
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,502 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
HARVESTELLA, an all-new life-simulation RPG from SQUARE ENIX! Lead a life of self-sufficiency with your vibrant house as a base and cooperate with allies to overcome various threats.
Why similar: JRPG 53.9%, RPG 16.8%, Story Rich 9.7%, Fantasy 7.7%, Action 4.3%
- #43 Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 288 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
This DX edition includes new stories, playable characters(Agatha, Kilo, and Romy), and features that have been added to "Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.6%, JRPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, RPG 7.8%
- #44 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,987 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 29.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Party-Based RPG 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, RPG 8%
- #45 The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 553 reviews2024
Dev: Team CARAVANPub: Aiming Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enter the world of The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden, a multiplayer, narrative driven, action-RPG where players form their own party from a deep roster of unique characters, voiced by the actors from the anime, and engage in new stories, to take down the world-threatening Cult of Diabolos.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.5%, JRPG 21.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, RPG 7%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #46 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
71% matchVery Positive91% of 2,458 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.9 hrsMean: 72.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The long awaited finale to the epic engulfing a continent comes to a head in the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga!
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.9%, JRPG 29.2%, RPG 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #47 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,211 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 65.7 hrsMean: 71.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
Why similar: JRPG 39%, RPG 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Anime 7.5%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #48 Endless RPG - Untold Tales
69% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Kezarus
Windows
Craft a party of diverse characters, each with customizable skills and looks. Explore a living world with dynamic day-night cycles, changing seasons, and diverse biomes. Embark on an epic journey where you shape your destiny as the director of your unique story.
Why similar: Turn-Based 37.2%, Party-Based RPG 34%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, RPG 7.1%, Strategy 5.7%
- #49 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
69% matchVery Positive95% of 14,466 reviews2022
Dev: Dancing Dragon GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.5 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: Party-Based RPG 23.7%, JRPG 18.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, RPG 11.6%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #50 Labyrinth of Touhou Tri -The Dreaming Girls & The Mysterious Orbs-
68% matchVery Positive83% of 606 reviews2026
Dev: Nise-Eikoku Studio
Windows
The girls of Gensokyo weave together a DRPG with not-so-easy boss fights! Form a party of 12 allies out of a pool of 40+, and create with 1000+ skills to choose from! Hack, slash, and grow stronger, then make builds (or counter-builds!) to take down powerful bosses awaiting you in the dungeons!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.2%, JRPG 26.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, RPG 8.3%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #51 LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,724 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 44.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lightning Returns is the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy XIII saga and series heroine Lightning's final battle. The grand finale of the trilogy brings a world reborn as well as free character customization and stunning action based battles.
Why similar: JRPG 40.8%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, RPG 14.2%, Fantasy 9.5%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #52 Time Break Chronicles
70% matchVery Positive89% of 296 reviews2020
Dev: Warrior General Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Time Break Chronicles is a fusion of classic JRPGs and modern Roguelites, with a cast of 100 playable classes to find and unlock. Build your team, customize their abilities, and venture into a procedurally generated adventure through space-time and beyond!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.2%, JRPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, RPG 6.9%, Strategy 6.1%
- #53 Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX
67% matchVery Positive90% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
This edition includes new stories, playable characters (Clifford, Serri, and Kilo), and features that have been added to "Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key."
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.9%, JRPG 21.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, RPG 7.6%
- #54 WitchSpring3 Re:Fine - The Story of Eirudy -
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,266 reviews2021
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Choose fate. Choose story. The fate of the witches is in your hands.
Why similar: JRPG 19.5%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, RPG 18.2%, Multiple Endings 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%
- #55 CODE VEIN II
66% matchMixed64% of 6,339 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.
Why similar: Vampires 35.2% ★, JRPG 28.9%, RPG 13.5%, Anime 8.4%, Action 5.9%
- #56 Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX
65% matchVery Positive90% of 132 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
This edition includes new stories, playable characters (Empel, Lila), and features that have been added to "Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy."
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.4%, JRPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, RPG 7.6%
- #57 Eternal Strands
65% matchVery Positive88% of 1,632 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.7%, Action-Adventure 22.5%, RPG 15.3%, Fantasy 13.5%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #58 Crystal Project
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,480 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 33.1%, JRPG 27%, Turn-Based Combat 15.3%, RPG 8.4%, Tactical 7.2%