- #1 SaGa Emerald Beyond
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 357 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
FORGE YOUR OWN TALE The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.2%, JRPG 21%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, RPG 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the spiritual successor to Scarlet Grace, featuring the same timeline-based combat and branching narrative structure.
- #2 Romancing SaGa 3™
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 525 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.2 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 19.1%, Turn-Based 12.3%, RPG 10.4%, Drama 8%, Nonlinear 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that emphasizes player freedom and multiple protagonist paths, mirroring the structure of Scarlet Grace.
- #3 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
95% matchVery Positive93% of 4,501 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: JRPG 36.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based 15.1%, RPG 8.8%, Fantasy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This remake captures the tactical depth and challenging difficulty of the series while modernizing the party-building mechanics.
- #4 Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
96% matchVery Positive85% of 370 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.0 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 29.6%, JRPG 24.4%, RPG 16.5%, Anime 6%, Turn-Based Combat 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the same sense of open-ended exploration and non-linear quest progression that defines the SaGa experience.
- #5 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
94% matchVery Positive86% of 16,380 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.1 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: JRPG 28.3%, Turn-Based 27.8%, RPG 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 5%
Why You'll Like It: The game provides a strong focus on turn-based strategy and distinct character-driven narratives.
- #6 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
93% matchVery Positive94% of 15,937 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 36.4 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 27%, JRPG 21.3%, RPG 13.1%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Choices Matter 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It refines the turn-based combat and multi-protagonist storytelling structure that appeals to fans of the SaGa series.
- #7 SaGa Frontier Remastered
94% matchVery Positive92% of 626 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.5 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 32.4%, RPG 21.5%, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based 13.5%, Drama 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a unique multi-protagonist perspective with deep, experimental combat systems.
- #8 Crystal Project
91% matchVery Positive92% of 2,440 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: JRPG 26.2%, Party-Based RPG 16.8%, RPG 15%, Nonlinear 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world, non-linear JRPG that focuses on exploration and deep job-based combat, capturing the spirit of SaGa's freedom.
- #9 The Alliance Alive HD Remastered
92% matchVery Positive82% of 302 reviews2020
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Rise up and ignite the resistance in The Alliance Alive HD Remastered! Explore diverse realms, awaken new skills mid-battle, and forge alliances to challenge the Daemons that have taken over the world!
Why similar: RPG 69.3%, JRPG 17.5%, Anime 8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by veterans of the SaGa series, it features a similar focus on party-based tactical combat and non-linear world progression.
- #10 Chained Echoes
91% matchVery Positive89% of 7,741 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.6%, JRPG 25.2%, RPG 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.1%, Party-Based RPG 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern JRPG that emphasizes strategic turn-based combat and a world that rewards exploration.
- #11 RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
90% matchVery Positive80% of 1,010 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 41.4%, RPG 21.7%, Anime 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly unique, complex combat system that rewards players for mastering unconventional tactical mechanics.
- #12 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
89% matchVery Positive81% of 1,985 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 25.9 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 32.9%, RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Drama 8.7%, Fantasy 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a robust job system and turn-based combat that rewards careful planning and strategic execution.
- #13 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,425 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.5 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 32%, RPG 16.8%, Drama 11.6%, Party-Based RPG 9.1%, Anime 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic JRPG feel with a massive roster and tactical combat reminiscent of traditional genre staples.
- #14 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
89% matchVery Positive85% of 2,582 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 38%, RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Anime 6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a highly influential timeline-based combat system that heavily inspired the tactical flow of Scarlet Grace.
- #15 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,143 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 74.0 hrsMean: 85.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: JRPG 28.8%, RPG 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, Anime 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, story-rich experience with a complex turn-based combat system that rewards tactical positioning.
- #16 CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION
87% matchMixed61% of 2,383 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 31.8%, RPG 15.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Drama 6.3%, Magic 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG that features a unique element-based combat system and a non-linear approach to character recruitment.
- #17 Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
85% matchVery Positive88% of 4,984 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.
Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Party-Based RPG 16%, RPG 14.3%, Anime 9%, Choices Matter 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the high difficulty and deep turn-based strategy that players who enjoy the challenge of Scarlet Grace will appreciate.
- #18 Etrian Odyssey HD
84% matchVery Positive86% of 1,256 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Why similar: RPG 28.4%, JRPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Party-Based RPG 9%, Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on party management and challenging turn-based encounters in a way that demands deep tactical consideration.
- #19 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
84% matchVery Positive89% of 9,584 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 50.1 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 36.8%, RPG 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Fantasy 7.8%, Turn-Based 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: The Gambit system allows for a level of tactical automation and party planning that appeals to fans of complex combat systems.
- #20 I am Setsuna
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,689 reviews2016
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.
Why similar: JRPG 42.1%, RPG 20.9%, Anime 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A focused, turn-based JRPG that emphasizes atmosphere and strategic combat mechanics.
- #21 The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,032 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 53.6 hrsMean: 63.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
The Special Support Section is back with more members and more cases to solve! How will this rag-tag group deal with the oncoming threats to Crossbell’s political stability while maintaining their team’s foundation?
Why similar: JRPG 37.9%, RPG 24.6%, Anime 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Story Rich 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a highly polished turn-based system and a deep narrative that keeps players engaged through strategic encounters.
- #22 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
83% matchVery Positive91% of 3,137 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.7 hrsMean: 68.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: RPG 29.2%, JRPG 24.7%, Turn-Based 21.3%, Anime 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a refined combat system and a massive world that rewards players who enjoy long-form JRPG narratives.
- #23 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
82% matchVery Positive91% of 2,419 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 53.0 hrsMean: 74.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: RPG 25.4%, JRPG 24.9%, Turn-Based 22.4%, Anime 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the deep tactical combat and character-driven storytelling of the series with high-stakes encounters.
- #24 Disgaea 5 Complete
81% matchVery Positive87% of 3,529 reviews2018
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The nefarious Overlord Void Dark seeks to enslave countless Netherworlds...and only the young demon Killia can stop him! Assemble your tenacious army of rebels and unleash vengeance in this hell-raising adventure! The stakes are high, the damage cap is higher, and the destruction is limitless!
Why similar: JRPG 28.8%, Turn-Based 25%, RPG 18.2%, Anime 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled depth in character building and tactical combat for players who enjoy min-maxing their party.
- #25 MONARK
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 238 reviews2022
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Could you face yourself and the threats around you to save the ones you love? Shin Mikado Academy is engulfed in a madness-inducing Mist, and only you can save everyone inside. Develop your Ego to break the pacts set by the Pactbearers and remove the corrupting Mist.
Why similar: JRPG 31%, RPG 23.2%, Anime 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Choices Matter 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical JRPG that emphasizes positioning and turn-based strategy in a unique, dark setting.
- #26 Edge Of Eternity
79% matchMixed70% of 3,963 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Turn-Based 23.6%, RPG 14.2%, Anime 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional JRPG elements with a tactical, grid-based combat system that adds a layer of strategy.
- #27 The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
75% matchVery Positive93% of 553 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 75.6 hrsMean: 74.7 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: JRPG 25.5%, RPG 16.4%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Anime 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #28 Astria Ascending
80% matchMixed54% of 348 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.
Why similar: JRPG 42.2%, RPG 26.4%, Turn-Based 10.8%, Fantasy 9%, Anime 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn JRPG that focuses on party-based combat and deep character customization.
- #29 Valkyria Chronicles™
78% matchVery Positive90% of 13,143 reviews2014
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!
Why similar: Turn-Based 31%, JRPG 21.9%, Anime 17.8%, RPG 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more tactical-focused, it shares the deep strategic combat and unique turn-based flow found in SaGa games.
- #30 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,153 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: JRPG 28.2%, RPG 21.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.8%, Turn-Based 15.3%, Anime 6.4%
- #31 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
77% matchVery Positive93% of 3,057 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 38.6 hrsMean: 55.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Civil war has broken out across Erebonia. After his narrow escape from Trista, Rean will take up his sword again on a journey with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear...
Why similar: JRPG 31.8%, Turn-Based 23.4%, RPG 14.5%, Anime 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 8%
- #32 Tears of Avia
79% matchMixed50% of 102 reviews2020
Dev: CooCooSqueaky GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tears of Avia is a turn-based strategy and tactics RPG set in the beautiful world of Estera. As a Seeker, journey through war-torn environments and build your party to save the world from its horrible fate.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.6%, JRPG 21.7%, Fantasy 8.2%, RPG 7.5%, Magic 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that focuses on party synergy and skill combinations.
- #33 FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2
78% matchMixed58% of 6,164 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It is no longer about facing destiny. Create a new future and change the world! Now enhanced for Windows PC.
Why similar: JRPG 40%, RPG 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Fantasy 8.1%, Anime 8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a fast-paced, tactical combat system and a non-linear narrative structure that breaks from traditional JRPG tropes.
- #34 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
76% matchVery Positive95% of 5,775 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, Turn-Based 19.4%, RPG 13.6%, Anime 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%
- #35 Visions of Mana
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,602 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 30%, Party-Based RPG 19.9%, RPG 17.1%, Anime 8.8%, Magic 6.9%
- #36 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
74% matchVery Positive93% of 11,475 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 37.3 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 34.4%, Party-Based RPG 17.1%, RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #37 Romancing SaGa 2™
77% matchMixed68% of 339 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Sit upon the throne of the Varennes Empire and control several generations of rulers in a valiant battle against the Seven Heroes.
Why similar: Turn-Based 16.7%, JRPG 16.1%, RPG 9.2%, Drama 7%, Nonlinear 6.9%
- #38 Ys SEVEN
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,008 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!
Why similar: JRPG 38%, RPG 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Anime 11.1%, Action 3.8%
- #39 The Caligula Effect 2
73% matchVery Positive92% of 446 reviews2022
Dev: historia Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 41.6%, RPG 32%, Anime 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #40 CHRONO TRIGGER®
73% matchVery Positive88% of 12,795 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Why similar: JRPG 36.2%, RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Anime 5%
- #41 DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,337 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 16.4 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unravel the mysteries of the past in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world.
Why similar: JRPG 26.5%, Turn-Based 22.1%, RPG 16%, Party-Based RPG 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%
- #42 Trials of Mana
71% matchVery Positive91% of 5,646 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: RPG 47.4%, JRPG 26.5%, Anime 10.9%, Fantasy 4%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%
- #43 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
72% matchVery Positive95% of 2,450 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Half a year after Trails in the Sky SC, Father Kevin Graham takes on a routine mission on behalf of the Septian Church. He and his partner are then plunged into a realm that follows an unnaturally strict set of rules and is as intent to open old wounds as it is to keep them behind closed doors.
Why similar: JRPG 30%, Turn-Based 22.2%, RPG 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Anime 9.7%
- #44 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,212 reviews2015
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 40.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.
Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, Turn-Based 15.3%, RPG 14.1%, Anime 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9%
- #45 Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,456 reviews2020
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 184.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Haku has sacrificed a lot to inherit a mask. With his natural wiles and the reputation of his departed friend, he strikes out on the path to a new future. The curtains rise on an era of strife that will shake Yamato to its very foundations.
Why similar: RPG 32.6%, JRPG 25.5%, Anime 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Adventure 7.2%
- #46 The Banner Saga
70% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: Turn-Based 43%, RPG 23%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Choices Matter 6.8%
- #47 Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
69% matchVery Positive80% of 1,413 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is an RPG set in a world of swords and sorcery, told entirely through the medium of cards.
Why similar: Turn-Based 36.6%, JRPG 28.9%, RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #48 The Caligula Effect: Overdose
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 609 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Mobius. An idyllic world that lets people forget about the pain and problems of reality. Created by a sentient vocaloid program, μ (Mu), reality and fantasy have become blurred, allowing people to relive their high school years in bliss -- but just how real is a virtual happiness?
Why similar: JRPG 29.4%, Turn-Based 22.2%, RPG 20.1%, Anime 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%
- #49 Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory
72% matchMixed65% of 83 reviews2018
Dev: YummyYummyTummy
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Fallen Legion is an intense action RPG where every battle is a heart-pounding fight and each gut-wrenching choice impacts the realm.
Why similar: JRPG 27.4%, Turn-Based 20.1%, Anime 12.2%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Party-Based RPG 11.1%
- #50 WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,294 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 44.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
CAPTURE, CUSTOMISE AND EVOLVE! Embark on a magical journey with siblings Reynn and Lann as they explore the vast land of Grymoire to rediscover their past and save the future.
Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, RPG 21.8%, Turn-Based 14.5%, Anime 10.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%
- #51 STAR OCEAN™ - THE LAST HOPE -™ 4K & Full HD Remaster
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,683 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the galaxy on your quest, make allies and enemies among the alien races you encounter, and uncover a danger so great that it threatens all of creation.
Why similar: JRPG 36.6%, RPG 33.6%, Anime 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, Action 3.4%
- #52 Alterium Shift
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Drattzy Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.
Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, RPG 25.3%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Adventure 7.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6%
- #53 Persona 4 Golden
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 83,940 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Party-Based RPG 11.2%, Anime 10.9%, RPG 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%
- #54 Tyranny
68% matchVery Positive87% of 13,114 reviews2016
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Why similar: RPG 39.2%, Choices Matter 22.4%, Turn-Based 8%, Party-Based RPG 7.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #55 Persona 5 Tactica
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,078 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.
Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, RPG 30.5%, Anime 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%
- #56 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
67% matchVery Positive90% of 6,836 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Why similar: JRPG 38.6%, RPG 27.5%, Anime 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Story Rich 3.4%
- #57 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Party-Based RPG 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%
- #58 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,461 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 43.0 hrsMean: 46.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
When Lloyd Bannings is assigned to Crossbell's Special Support Section, he and his new teammates must prove themselves as they fight to overcome the injustice of a city gripped by corruption.
Why similar: JRPG 36.1%, RPG 22.4%, Anime 14.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
- #59 Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX
66% matchVery Positive90% of 375 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 21.0 hrsMean: 56.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
"The promise is entrusted to two alchemists..." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters.
Why similar: RPG 43.4%, JRPG 19.3%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Anime 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%