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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, Fantasy, Story Rich, JRPG.

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Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is a homage to JRPG classics! Set in the open skies, experience adrenaline-filled turn-based dogfights as you take the role of captain and unite a party of rag-tag sky pirates setting upon an unforgettable, touching journey.

Reviews: Mixed — 70% — of 69 reviews
Released: 2024-10-10
Developer: Octeto Studios
Publisher: PQube
Genres: RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 2.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 87%

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  2. #2 8-Bit Adventures 2
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows · Mac

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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35.6%, Turn-Based Combat 33.4%, Story Rich 20.8%, Adventure 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  56. #56 Gears of Dragoon: Fragments of a New Era
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 67 reviews2023
    Dev: NinetailPub: JAST
    Windows

    Dungeon crawl through a magical JRPG world. Turn-based battles, waifu romance, and visual novel choices await!

    Why similar: JRPG 35%, Turn-Based Combat 18.7%, Anime 12.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Emotional 9.5%

  57. #57 ANOTHER EDEN
    67% matchMixed68% of 2,011 reviews2021
    Dev: WFS, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 185.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    [Single player JRPG] Take your cat on a time-traveling adventure!

    Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Party-Based RPG 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Anime 11.5%, Story Rich 9.3%

  58. #58 Crystal Story II
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 329 reviews2015
    Dev: Lanstrash
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Crystal Story II is a turn-based RPG that follows the story of a young Dragon on his quest to defeat an evil witch. He must seek allies to aid him on his journey and save the world from the oncoming invasion.

    Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 20.5%, Party-Based RPG 20.1%, Story Rich 10%, Anime 9.9%

  59. #59 Untamed Tactics
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 132 reviews2023
    Dev: Grumpy Owl GamesPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows · Mac

    Untamed Tactics is a Tactical RPG set in world of colorful animals. Relive the legend of Greycoat’s escape into the untamed Wilds in a tale of lost honor and finding a new home as you fight, talk, and think your way through this beautifully illustrated adventure!

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.6%, Turn-Based Combat 22.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Story Rich 9.6%, Colorful 6.2%

  60. #60 Azure Saga: Pathfinder
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 98 reviews2018
    Dev: MassHive Media
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Dive into the world of Azure Saga: Pathfinder and band together to search for the legendary planet that will save humanity. Battle your enemies in JRPG-style turn-based combat, and explore a 2.5D isometric landscape featuring hand-drawn visuals.

    Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 57.4%, Adventure 23.7%, Fantasy 18.9%

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