- #1 Echoes of Aetheria
97% matchVery Positive84% of 179 reviews2016
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: RPGMaker 44.3% ★, RPG 31%, Steampunk 22.2% ★, Indie 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly mirrors the steampunk-fantasy aesthetic and turn-based combat mechanics found in Skyborn.
- #2 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,258 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 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: RPGMaker 33.9% ★, JRPG 15.9%, RPG 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Turn-Based 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality RPGMaker game featuring a strong female lead and a beautifully crafted fantasy world.
- #3 Rise of the Third Power
95% matchVery Positive88% of 558 reviews2022
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: RPGMaker 31% ★, JRPG 24.4%, RPG 22.4%, Retro 5.9%, Fantasy 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, politically charged narrative set in a steampunk-inspired world with classic JRPG combat.
- #4 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
94% matchVery Positive92% of 947 reviews2019
Dev: Moonana
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 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: RPG 29.4%, JRPG 23%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Turn-Based 9.8%, Anime 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist and a unique, fast-paced turn-based combat system within an indie RPG framework.
- #5 Cosmic Star Heroine
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,021 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 41.7%, RPG 24.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Turn-Based 4.6%, Retro 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A polished JRPG that combines sci-fi and steampunk elements with a focus on tactical, turn-based battles.
- #6 HEARTBEAT
93% matchVery Positive85% of 618 reviews2018
Dev: CHUMBOSOFT LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Make friends, make enemies, go fishing, collect cards, beat up sharks, beat up tigers, obtain the denim blade, train a fuzzy infantile insect for battle, and uncover ancient secrets in this monster-filled adventure.
Why similar: RPGMaker 54.8% ★, RPG 21.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, JRPG 5.1%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie RPGMaker title with a female lead and a vibrant, character-focused narrative.
- #7 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
92% matchVery Positive94% of 10,221 reviews2014
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
Why similar: JRPG 40%, RPG 22.1%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Turn-Based 8%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG that excels in world-building and character development, featuring a strong female lead in a steampunk-adjacent setting.
- #8 Orangeblood
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 384 reviews2020
Dev: Grayfax SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
"WELCOME TO NEW KOZA" It's the end of the 20th century, on a historic timeline different from that which we know. A manmade island off the coast of Okinawa is humming with a dirty, exotic vibe - and it's awesome!
Why similar: RPGMaker 52.9% ★, JRPG 13.2%, RPG 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Turn-Based 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique cyberpunk-steampunk aesthetic with turn-based combat and a distinct female-led party.
- #9 Child of Light
91% matchVery Positive91% of 13,410 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: RPG 43.1%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Fantasy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a beautiful, story-driven fantasy adventure with a female protagonist and engaging turn-based combat.
- #10 Celestian Tales: Old North
90% matchMixed70% of 443 reviews2015
Dev: Ekuator GamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Celestian Tales: Old North is a refreshing take on the classic turn-based Japanese style RPG. Scrapping away the cliché of a destined person or a boy/girl-saving-the-world, the story is tailored for a mature audience and questions the bare morals of a human being.
Why similar: RPG 49.1%, JRPG 27.4%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated indie JRPG that focuses on character-driven storytelling and traditional turn-based mechanics.
- #11 The Amber Throne
89% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.9% ★, RPG 15.2%, JRPG 10%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Turn-Based 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique art style and a compelling fantasy narrative built within the RPGMaker engine.
- #12 Vagrant Hearts
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Enjoy pure 16-bit RPG goodness! Scarllet and Beatrice are two close sisters. One of them has the gift of healing, the more she knows about her gift the more she realizes how big her responsibility is. Features party splitting, beautiful artworks and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPGMaker 56.1% ★, RPG 18.5%, Female Protagonist 8%, JRPG 6.6%, Turn-Based 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A solid RPGMaker experience that delivers a classic JRPG adventure with a female-led party.
- #13 Helen's Mysterious Castle
87% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: RPGMaker 50.5% ★, RPG 15.3%, JRPG 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker gem that features a unique, time-based combat system and a charming, focused adventure.
- #14 Sweet Lily Dreams
88% matchMixed51% of 158 reviews2014
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The peaceful Realm of Dreams is about to be consumed by a terrible and maleficent nightmare. You must venture into the darkness and battle fearsome literary foes such as Hyde, the Headless Horseman and Dracula. Join Lily on a sugar-coated adventure about inner strength with a dark interior.
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.7% ★, RPG 15.5%, JRPG 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Turn-Based 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPGMaker adventure featuring a female protagonist and a whimsical, fantasy-driven world.
- #15 Eternal Senia
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,016 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: RPGMaker 55.3% ★, RPG 15.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, JRPG 7.2%, Anime 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play indie RPGMaker title that focuses on a touching narrative and a female lead.
- #16 Always Sometimes Monsters
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,446 reviews2014
Dev: Vagabond Dog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you.
Why similar: RPGMaker 72.7% ★, RPG 18.6%, Female Protagonist 1.7%, Indie 1.6%, Story Rich 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the story-rich, character-driven elements that make indie RPGMaker games so memorable.
- #17 Ikenfell
84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,224 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Ray GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: RPG 36.8%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, JRPG 14.3%, Turn-Based 6.3%, Fantasy 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie turn-based RPG with a strong female-led cast and a focus on tactical positioning and character growth.
- #18 Whisper of a Rose
86% matchMixed51% of 97 reviews2014
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. Sadly, dreams must end... But not today. Melrose is about to meet her godmother and discover that the land in her dreams is real and in trouble.
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.5% ★, JRPG 15.1%, RPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Turn-Based 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich JRPG that emphasizes emotional narrative and traditional turn-based gameplay.
- #19 8-Bit Adventures 1: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition
85% matchVery Positive86% of 214 reviews2015
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition is a retro-styled JRPG with polish and personality, that focuses less on references and more on telling a story...
Why similar: RPGMaker 55.4% ★, RPG 20.4%, JRPG 11.5%, Turn-Based 3.2%, Great Soundtrack 2%
Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic JRPGs that captures the nostalgic feel and mechanics of the genre.
- #20 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
82% matchVery Positive94% of 572 reviews2018
Dev: Kasey Ozymy
Windows · Mac
One day, Jimmy looked inside.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.6% ★, RPG 23.5%, JRPG 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%, Indie 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A highly creative RPGMaker title that pushes the boundaries of the engine with its surreal narrative and deep combat.
- #21 Remnants Of Isolation
83% matchVery Positive81% of 124 reviews2015
Dev: Team IsolationPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.5% ★, RPG 14.1%, JRPG 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Fantasy 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker game that provides a focused, character-driven experience with a female protagonist.
- #22 Moonchild
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
What kind of danger can a mother face to rescue her child? Moonchild is a unique and enthralling 16-bit style RPG adventure featuring 9 amazing characters, plenty of sidequests and countless items and spells.
Why similar: RPGMaker 63.1% ★, RPG 18.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, JRPG 4%, Casual 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly RPGMaker adventure that captures the classic feel of 90s-era JRPGs.
- #23 Machine Made: Rebirth
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 155 reviews2017
Dev: Proteus StudiosPub: Sometimes You
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Machine Made: Rebirth is a classic fantasy/sci-fi RPG, you will play as Tibby, an angelic girl lost in a world of advanced technology, magic and corruption. Having lost her memories, Tibby must find a way to rediscover her history and her true self to overthrow the evil Machine God that threatens the world.
Why similar: RPGMaker 70.8% ★, RPG 25.4%, Indie 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker title that leans into the mechanical and industrial themes often found in steampunk games.
- #24 Millennium 4 - Beyond Sunset
81% matchVery Positive83% of 66 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A few days only are left to make the impossible possible... but now that Marine has combed the whole territory of Myst, chances to find the last few warriors wear really thin... or can she go on the track of the legendary man who calls himself The Bear, and boasts of incredible power?
Why similar: RPGMaker 51.8% ★, RPG 19.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, JRPG 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Part of a long-running indie series that excels in delivering traditional JRPG gameplay with a female protagonist.
- #25 Beyond Reality
79% matchVery Positive81% of 181 reviews2016
Dev: EternalShadow StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Join the crew of the Alpha Omega Company in a journey through science fiction and fantasy, as secrets lie beyond the reality you've always known. Prevent a war, abolish pollution and rewrite history in the very fabric of the world's past!
Why similar: RPGMaker 78.4% ★, RPG 15.8%, Casual 2.3%, Adventure 1.5%, Indie 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, adventure-focused RPGMaker game that fits well for fans of the genre.
- #26 Greyfox RPG
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,021 reviews2015
Dev: Lesley DoddPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox.
Why similar: RPGMaker 80.9% ★, RPG 9.8%, Female Protagonist 3.3%, Anime 2.2%, Adventure 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker title that offers a classic adventure experience with a focus on exploration.
- #27 Heroes of Spyria
76% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.3% ★, JRPG 20.4%, RPG 20.3%, Female Protagonist 13%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #28 3 Stars of Destiny
80% matchMixed60% of 247 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In this extensive old-school RPG, explore countless unique places, defeat tons of enemies and complete richly developed quests. The game features addictive gameplay and an adventure worth about 40H of playtime.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.7% ★, RPG 17.2%, JRPG 8.6%, Female Protagonist 4.1%, Turn-Based 2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie RPGMaker adventure that focuses on party-based combat and fantasy world-building.
- #29 Storm Of Spears RPG
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 602 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears!
Why similar: RPGMaker 63.9% ★, RPG 13.6%, Female Protagonist 7%, JRPG 6.8%, Anime 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker title featuring a female protagonist and a mature, story-driven approach.
- #30 Victim of Xen
78% matchMixed61% of 442 reviews2014
Dev: Barnes
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Follow Will as he becomes a victim of circumstance, after the frivolous royal witch turns him into a girl.
Why similar: RPGMaker 81.4% ★, RPG 14.9%, Casual 1.4%, Anime 1%, Adventure 1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPGMaker game that delivers a traditional adventure with anime-inspired aesthetics.
- #31 Undefeated
77% matchVery Positive81% of 180 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
16-bit RPG magic is back! Can you stop the Wastelands from spreading and overtaking the world? Play as Marcus, Bastien and Fela, 3 army conscripts with little liking for their new life, yet who find themselves engulfed in a mystery that could very well cause the demise of their nation.
Why similar: RPGMaker 59.3% ★, RPG 16.8%, JRPG 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%, Female Protagonist 2.4%
- #32 Tales Across Time
77% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Tales Across Time is a story-driven RPG experience from the creator of 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey. It uses the classic short-story format to tell the tale of three different characters...
Why similar: RPGMaker 57% ★, RPG 20.2%, JRPG 7%, Female Protagonist 5.3%, Turn-Based 2.7%
- #33 Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
72% matchVery Positive89% of 385 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
It's not about saving the world. In this "leisure adventure RPG," failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. "Atelier Marie," the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements!
Why similar: RPG 29.2%, JRPG 28.9%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Turn-Based 4.8%, Fantasy 3.5%
- #34 Wind Child
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 114 reviews2016
Dev: Valkyria Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Five souls, brought together in a simple rescue mission, come to learn that they are more connected than they had believed. Classic RPG goodness and intriguing storyline with this RPG from Valkyria Studios.
Why similar: RPGMaker 70.3% ★, RPG 21.1%, Casual 2.8%, Adventure 2.2%, Anime 2%
- #35 Artis Impact
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,406 reviews2025
Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A fun turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI. Play as Akane to explore vibrant locations, battle with simple yet fluid combat, and enjoy side quests full of charming surprises. With a playful, humorous style and clever details, this adventure is light, easy, and full of smiles.
Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, RPG 25.7%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Retro 5.8%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #36 Millennium 2 - Take Me Higher
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 83 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Can Marine, Benoit, Karine and her friends find 12 warriors to confront the 13 dreaded Lords of Mystrock? Will Jeanne the magical fairy still support them and unleash her devastating spells on the foes? Play Millennium 2, live the tale and find out!
Why similar: RPGMaker 50.5% ★, RPG 20.6%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, JRPG 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%
- #37 Demons Roots
69% matchVery Positive94% of 2,167 reviews2023
Dev: Quick nail AristocratPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In a final struggle for survival, demonkind again invaded the human world. However, the world they return to after years in the darkness isn't the same as it once was...
Why similar: RPGMaker 54.8% ★, RPG 17.1%, JRPG 14.1%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Anime 2.5%
- #38 Soul Saga
75% matchMostly Negative24% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Disastercake
Windows · Linux
Fly an airship, manage a guild, and defend your sky world from literal destruction.
Why similar: RPG 47.6%, Steampunk 16.3% ★, JRPG 15.9%, Adventure 5%, Indie 3.7%
- #39 Dreamscape
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 68 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Addictive RPG with bits of strategy to enhance the gameplay, Dreamscape can be played in 4 different modes and features different rewards for completing them. You even get bonus heroes if you complete a mode without using the healing goddess!
Why similar: RPGMaker 59.1% ★, RPG 17.5%, JRPG 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Casual 2.1%
- #40 CrossCode
70% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: RPG 30.7%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, JRPG 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Retro 4.6%
- #41 Chained Echoes
68% 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: RPG 44%, JRPG 27.9%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Retro 3.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #42 Desecration of Wings
73% matchVery Positive92% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Sierra Lee
Windows
The Endless Court is eternal, ruled by Immortals who have guided the four races of the world since the dawn of time. But they seem very concerned with preventing anyone from studying the broken ruins that litter the world, and peace is more fragile than it seems.
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.2% ★, JRPG 15.4%, RPG 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Retro 3.7%
- #43 An Octave Higher
73% matchVery Positive83% of 298 reviews2015
Dev: KidalangPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.9%, Anime 14%, Fantasy 10.1%, Adventure 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
- #44 Asguaard
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 120 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ready for a huge adventure? Welcome to the magical world of Asguaard, and delve into an RPG that can span over 100 hours! Dwarves in the cold region of Roya believe that only a human with a soul can overcome the dreaded Thanatos and its Pandora Box... are you this one?
Why similar: RPGMaker 49% ★, RPG 16.2%, JRPG 11.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Turn-Based 4.8%
- #45 Deadly Sin
74% matchMixed56% of 80 reviews2015
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take on the role of Lorelai, a young woman of humble means who learns that her true identity is the heir to a powerful empire!
Why similar: RPGMaker 57.6% ★, RPG 37.3%, Casual 5.1%
- #46 Eastward
68% matchVery Positive84% of 16,351 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, RPG 29.3%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Story Rich 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #47 A Timely Intervention
72% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"A Timely Intervention" is an innovative RPG featuring animated battle visuals, polished gameplay mechanisms, an intricate storyline and a cast of colourful characters. Developed by the team behind "The Tale of a Common Man", it's a must-have for fans of the genre!
Why similar: RPGMaker 52.1% ★, RPG 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, JRPG 9.8%, Anime 2.3%
- #48 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
66% matchVery Positive80% of 2,037 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Why similar: Steampunk 39.8% ★, RPG 20.3%, JRPG 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #49 Winds Rhapsody
70% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: Ocean's DreamPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac
This is a sample game created in "RPG Maker MZ" by Ocean's Dream. Follow Joyanne and her trusty robot Sonie in this Steampunk RPG.
Why similar: Steampunk 45.2% ★, RPG 18.8%, RPGMaker 17.9% ★, JRPG 15.4%, Anime 1.9%
- #50 Septerra Core
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,311 reviews2013
Pub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
At the very heart of Septerra lies the Core, a huge Biocomputer. Seven continents at different elevations, each with its own unique people and culture, orbit around the Core.According to an ancient prophecy, Septerra's continents will one day converge and join in orbit together on one level - this is the Legacy of Marduk, the Creator's...
Why similar: RPG 78.1%, JRPG 9%, Female Protagonist 5.7%, Turn-Based 4.9%, Story Rich 0.7%
- #51 Last Word
71% matchVery Positive82% of 410 reviews2015
Dev: Twelve TilesPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a society where having the last word means having power over others, a small party is disrupted by a gentleman who politely issues orders via one-way intercom.
Why similar: RPG 37.6%, RPGMaker 33.9% ★, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Casual 4.8%, JRPG 4.3%
- #52 Trulon: The Shadow Engine
71% matchMixed65% of 93 reviews2016
Dev: Kyy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
In a world of steampunk and magic you take the role of Gladia, a monster huntress set on a quest to find a cure to the disease that is spreading across Tripudia. Trulon combines adventure RPG elements with a unique card combat system.
Why similar: RPG 35.7%, Steampunk 26.1% ★, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Anime 4.1%
- #53 Little Rocket Lab
62% matchVery Positive91% of 1,227 reviews2025
Dev: Teenage AstronautsPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Transform your childhood home as you build brilliant factories and forge lifelong friendships, then reach for the skies and finally finish your family's dream - your mother's precious rocket ship. Roll up your sleeves, it turns out that saving this town really IS rocket science!
Why similar: RPG 53.1%, Female Protagonist 33.6%, Adventure 4.6%, Story Rich 3.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%
- #54 Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX
67% 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 61.4%, JRPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 6%, Turn-Based 3.9%, Anime 3.4%
- #55 Reborn: An Idle Roguelike RPG
64% matchMixed65% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: Blake Farnsworth
Windows · Mac
A tactical idle roguelike RPG where you progress through auto-battles, gather resources, craft gear, and brew stat-boosting potions. Build your character, shape a village of evolving NPCs, and uncover hidden truths in a story-driven world that rewards curiosity and time.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.8%, RPG 24.2%, Casual 16.3%, Fantasy 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #56 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,432 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: RPG 35.8%, JRPG 31.6%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Anime 9.8%, Fantasy 2.2%
- #57 Aveyond 3-2: Gates of Night
70% matchMixed66% of 122 reviews2014
Dev: Amaranth Games, LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 26%
A vampire mage has acquired a magical relic with the power to enslave humanity. Are you brave enough to stop him?
Why similar: JRPG 28.8%, RPG 21.3%, Female Protagonist 18%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Retro 5%
- #58 The Witches' Tea Party
67% matchVery Positive96% of 117 reviews2017
Dev: Rabbiton
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Witches Tea Party is a story-driven adventure game with a magical world and colourful characters. There will be small quests, collectables, mysteries, disturbing rooms and multiple endings. Having tea with witches is probably not an easy task...
Why similar: RPGMaker 65.7% ★, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Casual 4.8%, Adventure 3.8%
- #59 The Book of Legends
69% matchMixed67% of 290 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge RPG in the 16-bit style (Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire etc.), featuring an epic, exciting adventure in a fantasy world and packed full of characters (more than 30!), quests and secrets.
Why similar: RPGMaker 62.3% ★, RPG 17.4%, JRPG 8.1%, Female Protagonist 3.6%, Turn-Based 2.4%
