- #1 Judgment
96% matchVery Positive94% of 11,807 reviews2022
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 23.7 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 55.6% ★, Beat 'em up 16.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Action 9.3%, Third Person 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the Yakuza team, this game perfectly captures the detective investigation and martial arts combat that define the Shenmue experience.
- #2 Lost Judgment
95% matchVery Positive94% of 9,378 reviews2022
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 34.8 hrsMean: 47.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this action-adventure thriller, detective Takayuki Yagami goes undercover to unravel a string of twisted crimes at a high school in Yokohama, Japan. Crack the case and some skulls with brutal combat featuring three unique fighting styles and an arsenal of private eye tricks.
Why similar: Martial Arts 53.3% ★, Beat 'em up 15.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 8.3%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the detective mechanics and fluid combat, offering a modern, high-fidelity take on the Shenmue formula.
- #3 Shenmue III
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,413 reviews2020
Dev: YS NETPub: ININ
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Shenmue III sees the eagerly anticipated continuation of the epic story-driven saga. Take control of Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist, determined to unravel the mystery behind his father's murder and to exact revenge on the killer.
Why similar: Martial Arts 39.8% ★, Open World 16.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Quick-Time Events 9.7% ★, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The direct continuation of the saga, preserving the slow-paced, meditative exploration and martial arts training of its predecessors.
- #4 Yakuza Kiwami
94% matchVery Positive81% of 1,042 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Unwind a 10 billion yen conspiracy in Tokyo's red-light district, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve that will make you a legend.
Why similar: Martial Arts 29.2% ★, Open World 18%, RPG 12.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Beat 'em up 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake that provides the same blend of urban exploration, street brawling, and deep narrative found in the original Shenmue.
- #5 Yakuza Kiwami 2
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,074 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Face off against the most powerful yakuza in the Kansai region of Japan in an explosive conflict between rival clans, loaded with brutal brawling action, immersive exploration, and unforgettable experiences.
Why similar: Martial Arts 31.1% ★, Open World 17.5%, RPG 11.9%, Adventure 9.6%, Beat 'em up 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title refines the open-world exploration and combat systems, further cementing the series as the spiritual successor to Shenmue.
- #6 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
93% matchVery Positive94% of 77,561 reviews2014
Dev: United Front GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.
Why similar: Martial Arts 42.4% ★, Open World 26.4%, Fighting 6.7% ★, Story Rich 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Set in Hong Kong, this game features a heavy emphasis on martial arts combat and an immersive open world that feels like a natural evolution of the genre.
- #7 Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,473 reviews2015
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.
Why similar: Quick-Time Events 37.2% ★, Classic 21% ★, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 7%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes cinematic quick-time events and a branching narrative structure that feels very similar to the interactive storytelling style of Shenmue.
- #8 Okami HD
91% matchVery Positive92% of 10,594 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Classic 32.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 23%, Open World 11.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a rich, atmospheric world and a focus on exploration and interaction that rewards players for engaging with the environment.
- #9 Way of the Samurai 4
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,057 reviews2015
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the “black ships” from the West ended Japan’s long history of cultural isolation.
Why similar: Open World 41.7%, JRPG 14.9%, RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 13.5%, Action 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique, branching narrative and a focus on daily life and martial arts in a small, reactive open world.
- #10 L.A. Noire
89% matchVery Positive86% of 36,396 reviews2011
Dev: Team BondiPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Why similar: Open World 45.8%, Story Rich 18.9%, Adventure 11.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Action 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the detective and investigation aspects of gameplay, requiring players to observe environments and interrogate suspects just like Ryo Hazuki.
- #11 Yakuza 3 Remastered
89% matchVery Positive81% of 10,154 reviews2021
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.
Why similar: Open World 26.2%, Story Rich 13.3%, Beat 'em up 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Adventure 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the saga with a focus on community and character-driven stories in a detailed urban environment.
- #12 Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut
90% matchMixed66% of 4,733 reviews2013
Dev: Rising Star Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Play as special agent Francis York Morgan in this open-world action-adventure as you solve the case of the Red Seed Murders and survive in a small, quirky American mountain town where supernatural creatures and a mysterious raincoat-clad, axe-wielding killer seek to end his investigation for good.
Why similar: Open World 31%, Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Story Rich 19.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a quirky, small-town mystery setting with a strong emphasis on daily routines and atmospheric storytelling.
- #13 Heavy Rain
87% matchVery Positive86% of 29,086 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.
Why similar: Quick-Time Events 47.5% ★, Story Rich 30.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven experience that relies on environmental interaction and QTE-based gameplay to build tension and immersion.
- #14 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
85% matchVery Positive94% of 92,353 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 31.6 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Why similar: Open World 47.8%, Story Rich 19.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a grounded, cinematic martial arts experience in a beautifully detailed open world that emphasizes atmosphere and exploration.
- #15 Bully: Scholarship Edition
88% matchVery Positive84% of 41,114 reviews2008
Dev: Rockstar New EnglandPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Bully tells the story of mischievous 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he goes through the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence. Beat the jocks at dodge ball, play pranks on the preppies, save the nerds, kiss the girl and navigate the social hierarchy in the worst school around.
Why similar: Classic 30.1% ★, Open World 30%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Adventure 6.4%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the 'daily life' simulation aspect of Shenmue, where players manage a schedule and interact with a persistent cast of characters.
- #16 Yakuza 5 Remastered
86% matchVery Positive89% of 7,233 reviews2021
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 27.1 hrsMean: 41.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.
Why similar: Open World 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Beat 'em up 11.6%, Story Rich 10.4%, Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features massive, detailed cities and a variety of side activities that capture the 'living world' feel of the Shenmue series.
- #17 Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
86% matchVery Positive93% of 8,137 reviews2021
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Japan's criminal underworld in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on unraveling the truth around his daughter's tragic accident.
Why similar: Open World 27.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Beat 'em up 11.1%, Adventure 10.6%, RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished entry that emphasizes the emotional weight of the story and the depth of its open-world interactions.
- #18 Sifu
84% matchVery Positive92% of 27,348 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 64.2% ★, Fighting 15.4% ★, Beat 'em up 9.9%, Action 5.7%, Third Person 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on the mastery of martial arts and the theme of revenge, offering a challenging and highly polished combat experience.
- #19 Yakuza 4 Remastered
84% matchVery Positive91% of 7,342 reviews2021
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.
Why similar: Open World 26.4%, Beat 'em up 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Expands the scope of the series with multiple protagonists, offering a broader look at the criminal underworld and city life.
- #20 Persona 4 Golden
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 85,424 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 45.2 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: Great Soundtrack 42.4%, Story Rich 19.6%, JRPG 16.6%, RPG 12.1%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: While a JRPG, its core loop of managing daily life, building relationships, and solving a murder mystery in a small town resonates with Shenmue fans.
- #21 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
82% matchVery Positive93% of 127,841 reviews2019
Dev: ZA/UM
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Why similar: Story Rich 31.9%, RPG 25.5%, Open World 20.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled level of investigation and dialogue-based gameplay that rewards players for observing the world around them.
- #22 Grim Fandango Remastered
83% matchVery Positive91% of 8,766 reviews2015
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Why similar: Classic 54.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Atmospheric 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that shares the same focus on puzzle-solving and narrative depth found in the adventure segments of Shenmue.
- #23 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
81% matchVery Positive81% of 6,314 reviews2023
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma and embark on an epic action adventure story set in a heated historical Japan. Turn the tide of battle with legendary gun and sword combat to change the course of history in search for justice.
Why similar: Martial Arts 17.8% ★, Open World 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Beat 'em up 12%, Adventure 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Transports the classic Yakuza gameplay to a historical setting, offering a fresh take on the martial arts and exploration formula.
- #24 Beyond: Two Souls
81% matchVery Positive88% of 40,841 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
Why similar: Quick-Time Events 31.8% ★, Story Rich 28.2%, Adventure 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Atmospheric 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic experience that prioritizes character development and interactive storytelling over traditional action mechanics.
- #25 Detroit: Become Human
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 247,656 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.
Why similar: Story Rich 47.2%, Great Soundtrack 26.4%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Adventure 9%, Singleplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Uses high-stakes decision-making and environmental investigation to drive a complex, branching narrative.
- #26 The Wolf Among Us
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 39,509 reviews2013
Dev: Telltale
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
Why similar: Story Rich 27.8%, Quick-Time Events 19.4% ★, Adventure 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Atmospheric 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on detective work and difficult choices within a gritty, atmospheric world that feels grounded despite its fantasy elements.
- #27 Alpha Protocol™
79% matchVery Positive81% of 5,075 reviews2010
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe.
Why similar: RPG 49.1%, Action 16.8%, Story Rich 16.7%, Third Person 8.4%, Adventure 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: An espionage RPG that emphasizes player choice and investigation, allowing for a personalized approach to solving missions.
- #28 CHRONO TRIGGER®
77% matchVery Positive88% of 13,144 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 31.8 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: Classic 47% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, RPG 10.8%, JRPG 9.5%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #29 Tales of Symphonia
76% matchVery Positive85% of 5,143 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.
Why similar: Classic 32% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, JRPG 10.7%, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #30 Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,434 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.
Why similar: Martial Arts 27.1% ★, Open World 18.1%, RPG 12%, Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #31 Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
73% matchMixed62% of 3,097 reviews2026
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 31.9 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
YAKUZA KIWAMI 3 is an extreme remake of the action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu's fight to protect those he loves. DARK TIES is a brand-new game featuring Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 included as a separate action-packed experience.
Why similar: Martial Arts 32% ★, Open World 16.6%, RPG 11.4%, Adventure 9%, Beat 'em up 8.9%
- #32 Fable Anniversary
75% matchVery Positive86% of 16,226 reviews2014
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.
Why similar: Classic 38.9% ★, Open World 20.6%, RPG 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #33 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
75% matchVery Positive85% of 2,626 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: Classic 40.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, RPG 12.4%, JRPG 11%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #34 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
73% matchVery Positive89% of 9,908 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 50.5 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: Classic 20.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Open World 16.3%, RPG 16.1%, JRPG 10.4%
- #35 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,245 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The pioneer 3D fighting series continues to evolve as Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage arrives on Steam! Featuring: Crossplay and Rollback Netcode support, a brand new single player mode: "World Stage", and more!
Why similar: Martial Arts 31.1% ★, Fighting 22.6% ★, Classic 22.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Action 3.9%
- #36 FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
73% matchVery Positive88% of 22,909 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
Why similar: Classic 34.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Story Rich 12.2%, JRPG 9.7%, RPG 9.1%
- #37 Outcast - Second Contact
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,013 reviews2017
Dev: Appeal StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Outcast – Second Contact is the complete remake of the cult title which sparked the open world, action-adventure genre. Take off on an exploration of Adelpha, an alien world as beautiful as it is dangerous, where your heroic journey places the fate of two worlds in your hands.
Why similar: Open World 32.6%, Classic 29.7% ★, Adventure 15.1%, Action 9.2%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #38 GRANDIA HD Remaster
72% matchVery Positive90% of 1,735 reviews2019
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., LtdPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
Why similar: Classic 43.9% ★, RPG 21.4%, Adventure 16.1%, JRPG 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%
- #39 DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
70% matchVery Positive93% of 57,769 reviews2020
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
Why similar: Fighting 28.2% ★, Open World 18.9%, RPG 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Action 7.6%
- #40 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,436 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 52.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
Why similar: Classic 31.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, RPG 17.2%, Story Rich 10.7%, JRPG 9.7%
- #41 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
67% matchVery Positive91% of 23,370 reviews2024
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 69.6 hrsMean: 75.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.
Why similar: Martial Arts 31.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Story Rich 12%, JRPG 11%, Adventure 10%
- #42 .hack//G.U. Last Recode
71% matchVery Positive87% of 4,215 reviews2017
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
.hack//G.U. is back! This collection includes all 3 original .hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered. As well as an all new 4th Volume: .hack//G.U. Reconnection.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.8%, Classic 16.7% ★, RPG 16%, Story Rich 13.9%, JRPG 13.1%
- #43 FINAL FANTASY IX
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,932 reviews2016
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
Why similar: Classic 41.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, JRPG 8%, RPG 7%
- #44 System Shock: Enhanced Edition
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,335 reviews2015
Dev: Looking Glass StudiosPub: Nightdive Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....
Why similar: Classic 58.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, RPG 9%, Adventure 4.8%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #45 Path of Kung Fu
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 5,367 reviews2025
Dev: 游鲤化龙工作室Pub: IndieArk
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!
Why similar: Martial Arts 44.9% ★, Open World 17.5%, Story Rich 8.7%, RPG 7.1%, Beat 'em up 6.4%
- #46 Sonic Adventure 2
70% matchVery Positive89% of 28,013 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Why similar: Classic 48.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 5.5%, Story Rich 5%
- #47 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,340 reviews2023
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.
Why similar: Martial Arts 40.9% ★, Open World 15.4%, Beat 'em up 9.5%, Story Rich 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
- #48 Wandering Sword
64% matchVery Positive95% of 42,543 reviews2023
Dev: The Swordman StudioPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 43.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.
Why similar: Martial Arts 61.1% ★, Open World 15.4%, RPG 10.7%, Story Rich 8%, Adventure 3.7%
- #49 Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
69% matchVery Positive84% of 3,184 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption.
Why similar: Classic 42.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, RPG 14.6%, JRPG 11.9%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #50 Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
67% matchVery Positive84% of 5,060 reviews2019
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.7%, Open World 17.2%, RPG 16%, JRPG 12.8%, Adventure 11.7%
- #51 Onimusha: Warlords
66% matchVery Positive94% of 3,394 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!
Why similar: Classic 71.7% ★, Action 14%, Story Rich 4.1%, Atmospheric 4%, Third Person 2.9%
- #52 Secret of Mana
68% matchMixed68% of 2,890 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!
Why similar: Classic 30.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, RPG 11.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, JRPG 10.1%
- #53 Ys I & II Chronicles+
68% matchVery Positive89% of 3,003 reviews2013
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.
Why similar: Classic 30.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 30.1%, JRPG 12%, RPG 11%, Adventure 6.7%
- #54 Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
68% matchVery Positive82% of 3,547 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam.
Why similar: Classic 42.5% ★, RPG 19.4%, JRPG 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Open World 4%
