Games Like Science Girls

3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.

Why similar: JRPG 49.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.8%, RPG 8.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi JRPG features a strong female lead and fast-paced, turn-based combat that mirrors the strategic depth of Science Girls.

Alien monsters have invaded Earth! It's up to the Star Guardians, a dysfunctional group of heroines, to protect the planet and awkwardly save the day (yet again)! Fight evil with pixelated style, in this turn-based, choose-your-boss-path game made with just 8 colors!

Why similar: JRPG 39.4%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, RPG 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie JRPG that leans heavily into the colorful, female-led party dynamic and classic turn-based battles.

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: JRPG 33%, Female Protagonist 19%, Turn-Based 16.2%, Anime 15.1%, RPG 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished indie JRPG with a female protagonist and a unique, timing-based combat system that feels fresh and engaging.

Shakespeare and Magical Girls, what could be better? Save the worlds of Shakespeare from the forces of Nightmare in this fast-paced turn-based JRPG comedy.

Why similar: JRPG 42.9%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Anime 15%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, RPG 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the magical girl aesthetic and turn-based combat style while focusing on a group of high school students.

Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!

Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Female Protagonist 19%, Anime 17%, Sci-fi 14.7%, RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RPG with vibrant anime-inspired visuals and a focus on exploration and turn-based combat.

Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!

Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, Anime 21.1%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Turn-Based 7.5%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential anime-style JRPG featuring an all-female cast and lighthearted, meta-humorous storytelling.

A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".

Why similar: JRPG 39.5%, Female Protagonist 21%, Anime 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the daily lives of schoolgirls who transform into magical warriors, matching the thematic core of the seed game.

It's adorable! It's tactical! The doujin/indie SRPG - Moékuri! 151+ Cute Creatures to try, over a solid grid-based tactical system! Fight through 25 story stages with your own unique strategy!

Why similar: Anime 25.6%, JRPG 23.5%, Turn-Based 14.2%, RPG 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie tactical RPG that emphasizes cute character designs and strategic turn-based grid combat.

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: JRPG 26.6%, Turn-Based 16.1%, Anime 16%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines anime-style storytelling with a unique turn-based combat system that feels both modern and nostalgic.

Planet Stronghold is a sci-fi role-playing game with a turn-based combat system. You take the role of a young, new recruit that somehow gets assigned to the most well-known, and well-defended, human outpost in the whole galaxy: Planet Stronghold.

Why similar: Science 24% ★, Female Protagonist 12.5%, JRPG 12.4%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RPG that blends visual novel elements with turn-based combat, appealing to fans of the genre mix in Science Girls.

Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.

Why similar: JRPG 35%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Anime 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that highlights the camaraderie of an all-female group in a classic turn-based setting.

Cherry Tree High Girls' Fight is a strategic turn-based card battle fighting girl raising simulator where you play the role of the new coach in the circuit. Train your team to become #1 among all of the rival schools!

Why similar: Anime 86.7%, Indie 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title shares the school-life setting and lighthearted, anime-style character interactions.

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: JRPG 31.7%, Turn-Based 16.8%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Anime 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful indie JRPG that prioritizes character-driven storytelling and a classic turn-based feel with a strong female lead.

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: JRPG 41.3%, Turn-Based 22.3%, RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%, Anime 4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality indie JRPG that blends fantasy and sci-fi elements with a sophisticated turn-based battle system.

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 60.6%, Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, RPG 14.7%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: While grander in scale, its focus on turn-based combat and vibrant, charming world-building makes it a great fit for fans of the genre.

A collaboration project between ASCII Media Works’ Dengeki Bunko and SEGA, the Sega Hard Girls are made up of various Sega consoles, including the Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, and Mega Drive! These anthropomorphized consoles are girls with an array of personalities and spunk, and this time they are teaming up with Neptune and IF for an...

Why similar: JRPG 33.1%, RPG 22.8%, Anime 18.2%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Turn-Based 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG spin-off that retains the core anime aesthetic and female-led party focus of the series.

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: JRPG 46.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, RPG 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Anime 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based JRPG that offers deep customization and turn-based combat for fans of the genre.

The "Jail" suddenly appeared a number of years ago, sinking the city deep into the ground. There, this impenetrable living prison 666 metres beneath the surface, held power over eerie creatures called "Marchens." Within the prison was a boy named Jack - living a life of suffering...

Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, Anime 14.7%, Turn-Based 14.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Visual Novel 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling JRPG featuring a female-led cast and a dark, anime-inspired aesthetic.

Two nations finally achieve peace, marked by a momentous royal wedding. But just as they seal it with a kiss, a group of soldiers sabotage the wedding and kidnap the bride! Follow the story of Lucian, Ingrid, and Soha, as they uncover the secrets of the conspiracy and expose the true villains!

Why similar: RPG 76.4%, Indie 23.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie JRPG with a strong focus on tactical, turn-based combat and a classic anime-inspired narrative.

Defend humanity from the Chimera Virus as the new leader of Japan's covert military agency (ACID) in Dark Rose Valkyrie! Battle enemies in this real-time combat, action-packed RPG, and investigate your party members to find and expose the traitor within before it’s too late!

Why similar: JRPG 33.1%, Anime 16.4%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Visual Novel 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG that combines anime-style character development with tactical turn-based combat.

Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!

Why similar: JRPG 39.2%, Anime 29.9%, Female Protagonist 14%, RPG 13%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie classic that focuses on a female protagonist and dungeon crawling, capturing the charming indie spirit.

An ancient god consumes your world. Now you must train and build relationships with each of your Overlords in this challenging raising sim/roguelike/SRPG hybrid. How many Overlords will you sacrifice to defeat an enemy with a trillion hit points?

Why similar: JRPG 44.3%, Anime 24.9%, RPG 18%, Visual Novel 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy JRPG that focuses on training female characters to face an overwhelming threat.

Sakura and the Airyvixen is an anime-inspired roguelite with cute girls and strategy to spare! Cultivate an adorable team of fighters, then lead them through challenging gauntlets to ultimate victory!

Why similar: JRPG 38.1%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Anime 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based game featuring a female protagonist and a distinct anime art style.

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.6%, RPG 23%, Anime 18.2%, JRPG 14.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, party-based combat system and a strong female lead in a beautifully animated world.

Incarnated into a world of demons, you find yourself caught up in a middle of a demon civil war. Form contracts with demons and aid the Rebellions to take back what's rightfully theirs in this beautifully illustrated turn-based RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 33.7%, Anime 19%, RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12%

Why You'll Like It: An indie dungeon crawler that features anime-style characters and turn-based combat mechanics.

In this turn-based RPG you'll embark on the journey of becoming a Magical Girl cosplayer! But don't let this journey fool you, because this is not just roleplaying: your costumes will give you real life powers, and the world's fate will be in your hands!

Why similar: JRPG 43.9%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Anime 12%, RPG 11.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on character customization and turn-based strategy within a school-themed setting.

Lapisphilia, the Heroine of Justice, has thwarted the Gestarks one too many times! In a final bid for victory, they have created a dungeon as their last-ditch attempt to finally bring her to her knees! Fight through enemies and traps to escape and get back on surface!

Why similar: JRPG 40.9%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Anime 14.5%, Visual Novel 12.9%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-style JRPG that focuses on adventure and visual novel storytelling.

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 64%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, RPG 17.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie JRPG that emphasizes exploration and deep character customization within a turn-based framework.

Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history.

Why similar: JRPG 49.6%, Anime 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, RPG 13.3%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven indie JRPG with a strong focus on party dynamics and strategic turn-based combat.

In this refreshing and exciting shooting game, lead the brave and fearless girl soldiers to fight with the enemy. Refit different types of machine armour, reasonably deploy machine soldiers with different skills, repel all kinds of enemies, and protect the Empire behind you in the gunfire.

Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, Anime 21.5%, Female Protagonist 21%, Sci-fi 13.3%, RPG 8.3%

Gamindustri has been taken over by a new threat, and the CPUs are nowhere to be found! It’s now up to their younger sisters to step into the spotlight and save the day in this hilarious, deeply customizable JRPG!

Why similar: JRPG 33.6%, Anime 20.1%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Turn-Based 11%, RPG 7.5%

Help the all-female anti-crime task force SIGNAL fight the notorious "GangDead" criminal group in this hardcore party battle RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 38%, Anime 18.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%

In this story-driven SRPG,you play as the manager of the virtual idol group “Alters”.Command five girls wearing Tokusatsu-style hero suits to fight monsters,Build trust and form deep bonds with them while uncovering the dark secrets of Big corporation that controls everything through algorithms…

Why similar: JRPG 42.6%, Anime 16.8%, Visual Novel 13%, RPG 12%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%

Vanguard Princess is a classic 2D fighting game that features an all-female cast each with its own unique fighting style. Choose from ten girls and pair them with a powerful partner to form an unstoppable team. Navigate their journeys in Story Mode or engage in head-to-head battles in Versus Mode.

Why similar: Anime 50.9%, Female Protagonist 37%, Indie 5.7%, Casual 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Grody extraterrestrials are pouring through a space-time rift, and only one girl and her turret stand in their way! Lock, load, and blast them to oblivion. Because if she doesn’t survive today, there’s no ‘omurice’ tomorrow! Earth depends on her!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.5%, Anime 35.9%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, Female Protagonist 28%, RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Indie 7.2%

Extraterrestrial invaders have come to take over Earth, and only an elite force of "magical girls" that have been infused with alien superpowers can stop them.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Anime 24.8%, Sci-fi 23.9%, Visual Novel 19.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Join the battle against crab-like monsters as fearless beach girls in this epic anime-inspired adventure. Choose your anime girl, gear up, and defend the shores in thrilling battles against the deep sea!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 56.5%, RPG 26.6%, Anime 15.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

The story of two protagonists as they rebuild their hometown and seek the hidden truth. Engage in timeline-based command battles and enjoy the easy-to-learn yet deeply engaging synthesis. Plus, take on shop management, explore random dungeons, and more!

Why similar: JRPG 42.2%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Anime 17.5%, RPG 13%, Turn-Based Combat 4%

Pinch of Fighting Girls is a cute sideways action fighting game! You must control the fighting girls and clear all the monsters in the map!

Why similar: JRPG 50.3%, Female Protagonist 31.3%, RPG 11.8%, Casual 2.8%, Indie 2.6%

99 Spirits is an RPG/Puzzle game that revolves around the popular Japanese folklore of Tsukumogami, everyday objects coming alive on their 100th birthday.

Why similar: JRPG 32.5%, Anime 19.4%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, RPG 12.5%, Visual Novel 9.8%

This game is an RPG with a classic storyline that features Noble Rose, a girl who transforms into a magical girl to fight an evil organization. Use special attacks to wipe out the enemies and help the women in the city from the Bio Soldiers!

Why similar: JRPG 49.5%, Anime 29.1%, RPG 20.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A visual novel about a magic battle between girls. Iris" is a boarding school where students learn about magic. The girls gathered there all have mental defects. This is a story of magical girls with flawed minds and their battles and growth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 54.5%, Visual Novel 39.6%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Lead a group of childhood friends through their first adventures in a turn-based tactical RPG played under the rules of PF2E, the second edition of a powerful OGL ruleset. Customize their builds, acquire loot and level up, and ultimately defeat the sinister enemies who threaten your hometown.

Why similar: Anime 27.7%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 20.2%, Indie 3.5%

This is a slow-paced casual game. Meet five beautiful girls from another world with distinct personalities. Control them, fire off weapons, and deepen your bonds as you battle your way through levels. Enjoy a moment of peace and quiet.

Why similar: Anime 38.2%, Female Protagonist 33.5%, RPG 16.9%, Casual 5.4%, Indie 4.8%

Liberated from the shackles of power, La+ led the HoloX members and the army to invade Earth! You must gather the members of the HoloLive and stop them.

Why similar: RPG 58.7%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Anime 14.8%, Indie 5.8%, Casual 4.4%

It's time for classmating! Monsters have invaded the world of Aterra, and only a few special individuals, imbued with the power of the Star God, are equipped to fight it. Combine your Star power to make magical Star Children to boost up your forces in battle!

Why similar: JRPG 47.9%, Anime 30.1%, RPG 17%, Visual Novel 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Lost in an alternate dimension, Neptune must collect enough shares to get back home. Sounds easy – except the Seven Sages want to rid Gamindustri of CPUs, including Neptune! Help defeat them and return her to her own world in this JRPG – or be stuck in the '80s forever!

Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, Anime 23.6%, Female Protagonist 17%, Turn-Based 8.4%, RPG 8%

Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32%, Anime 26.8%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 20.1%

Command a squad of adorably fierce warriors in Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based Roguelite strategy game that offers a fresh twist to an old formula! Face off against otherworldly beings and uncover the dark secrets of supernatural calamities. Immerse yourself in a story where every move counts!

Why similar: Turn-Based 37%, Turn-Based Combat 25.2%, Sci-fi 17.8%, Anime 15.3%, Indie 3.3%

As the latest pilot to arrive in the Battle Mech training grounds a heavy burden is yours, to pilot a mech alongside one of several female co-pilots, with the aim of winning the Mech Wars.

Why similar: Anime 33.4%, Visual Novel 33.2%, Sci-fi 27.2%, Casual 6.3%

TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.

Why similar: JRPG 32.3%, Turn-Based 18.9%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Anime 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%

Guide Bunnygirl through a lab of malfunctioning robots in this RPG about self-care! Learn how to weaponize her emotions in combat and meet unhinged robots who seem to know more about her than she does. Can you protect Bunnygirl? And...who is she, anyway??

Why similar: JRPG 37.5%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.5%, RPG 9.9%

Humanity is in peril! A deadly phenomenon known as Blare threatens to consume all life on earth and is eating away at the minds of humans worldwide. No conventional forces can stop the Blare and it has rapidly spread worldwide. But in one city, a small population holds out against this deadly threat...

Why similar: JRPG 33%, Turn-Based 15.7%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Anime 14%, Visual Novel 10.1%

Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.

Why similar: JRPG 61.7%, RPG 19.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Anime 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

As supreme military general, lead your girls to against enemy and take back freedom for your planet...

Why similar: Anime 36.7%, RPG 34.6%, Indie 10.8%, Casual 9.2%, Visual Novel 8%

GODWARS TEAM presents the SRPG "Relayer Advanced"! The game depicts the fierce battle between the "Starchildren" and the extraterrestrial "Relayer" and lets you use the "Hate" and "Big Bang" systems to lead the battle to victory!

Why similar: JRPG 30.1%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Sci-fi 17.6%, RPG 17.6%, Anime 8.2%

Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.8%, Anime 35.4%, Indie 24.8%