- #1 Echoes of Aetheria
97% matchVery Positive84% of 181 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 47.8% ★, RPG 29%, Steampunk 20.8% ★, Indie 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors Skyborn's steampunk-fantasy setting and high-quality RPG Maker turn-based combat.
- #2 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,273 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 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: JRPG 24.2%, RPG 20.9%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Turn-Based 11.3%, Retro 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A standout RPG Maker title featuring a strong female protagonist and a beautifully crafted fantasy world.
- #3 Rise of the Third Power
95% matchVery Positive89% of 568 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: JRPG 34.7%, RPG 31.6%, Retro 8.3%, Fantasy 6.9%, Anime 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a compelling political narrative and classic turn-based mechanics that will feel familiar to fans of Skyborn.
- #4 HEARTBEAT
94% matchVery Positive85% of 621 reviews2018
Dev: CHUMBOSOFT LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.6 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 58.3% ★, RPG 20.1%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, JRPG 4.7%, Great Soundtrack 2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female lead and a charming, unique art style within the RPG Maker framework.
- #5 The Amber Throne
94% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.9 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 52.5% ★, RPG 14.2%, JRPG 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Turn-Based 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful indie RPG that emphasizes exploration and turn-based combat in a unique fantasy setting.
- #6 Cosmic Star Heroine
93% matchVery Positive89% of 1,029 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 42.2%, RPG 24.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Turn-Based 4.6%, Retro 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, sci-fi/steampunk-adjacent JRPG that captures the same spirit of indie-developed adventure.
- #7 Shadows of Adam
92% matchVery Positive89% of 261 reviews2017
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Gorgeous pixel art. Intense, blazing fast battles. An epic adventure. This is the must-play retro indie JRPG built for the modern era.
Why similar: JRPG 56.5%, RPG 29.6%, Retro 4.8%, Turn-Based 4.1%, Indie 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished, classic-style JRPG that excels in the same retro-inspired turn-based combat and exploration found in Skyborn.
- #8 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
91% matchVery Positive92% of 948 reviews2019
Dev: Moonana
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.3 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 23.1%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Turn-Based 9.9%, Anime 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A character-driven JRPG with a strong female protagonist and a unique, vibrant pixel-art aesthetic.
- #9 Vagrant Hearts
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 134 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 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 59.6% ★, RPG 17%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, JRPG 6.2%, Turn-Based 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A solid RPG Maker title that features a female protagonist and a classic, easy-to-pick-up adventure style.
- #10 Child of Light
89% matchVery Positive91% of 13,440 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%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Fantasy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more polished, it shares the fantasy-adventure feel, female protagonist, and turn-based combat mechanics.
- #11 Millennium 4 - Beyond Sunset
90% matchVery Positive83% of 71 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 55.4% ★, RPG 17.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, JRPG 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A direct and engaging RPG Maker experience featuring a female lead and traditional party-based progression.
- #12 Heroes of Spyria
86% matchVery Positive92% of 65 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 41.7% ★, JRPG 19.4%, RPG 19.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Fantasy 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie RPG that features a female lead and pixel-graphics reminiscent of the golden era of JRPGs.
- #13 Celestian Tales: Old North
89% 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%, JRPG 27.5%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Indie 3%
Why You'll Like It: A grounded, turn-based JRPG that prioritizes story and character development over complex mechanics.
- #14 8-Bit Adventures 1: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition
88% matchVery Positive86% of 215 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 58.9% ★, RPG 18.8%, JRPG 10.6%, Turn-Based 3%, Great Soundtrack 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt homage to classic JRPGs that captures the same nostalgic charm as Skyborn.
- #15 Orangeblood
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 384 reviews2020
Dev: Grayfax SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
"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 56.4% ★, JRPG 12.3%, RPG 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Turn-Based 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a distinct cyberpunk aesthetic with a female protagonist and turn-based combat that fans of Skyborn's style will appreciate.
- #16 Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
84% matchVery Positive89% of 391 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 29%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Turn-Based 4.9%, Anime 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a female protagonist and crafting-heavy gameplay that provides a refreshing take on the JRPG genre.
- #17 Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist
86% matchVery Positive95% of 167 reviews2016
Dev: Amaranth Games, LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows
Boyle Wolfbane wanted to rule the world. He failed. Miserably. Forced into retirement early, Boyle now spends his days arguing with haunted trees and scaring off the occasional knight. At least he still has Fang, his loyal storm wolf. Things could be worse. He could have been born a hero.
Why similar: JRPG 42%, RPG 31.2%, Fantasy 6.3%, Casual 3.7%, Story Rich 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker adventure that delivers the same cozy, traditional fantasy questing found in Skyborn.
- #18 Whisper of a Rose
85% matchMixed51% of 98 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: JRPG 27.2%, RPG 25.9%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Fantasy 4%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich JRPG that focuses on character relationships and turn-based combat in a fantasy setting.
- #19 Septerra Core
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,311 reviews2013
Pub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 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 77.7%, JRPG 9.2%, Female Protagonist 5.7%, Turn-Based 5%, Story Rich 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic steampunk-fantasy JRPG that shares the thematic DNA of Skyborn's world-building.
- #20 3 Stars of Destiny
84% 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 62.1% ★, RPG 15.8%, JRPG 7.9%, Female Protagonist 3.8%, Turn-Based 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker title that captures the anime-inspired aesthetic and fantasy tropes of the genre.
- #21 Deadly Sin
82% 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 61.1% ★, RPG 34.3%, Casual 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker experience that features a female protagonist and a traditional fantasy adventure plot.
- #22 Last Word
81% 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: RPGMaker 37.1% ★, RPG 35.7%, Female Protagonist 8%, Casual 4.5%, JRPG 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique RPG Maker title that blends casual exploration with a focus on a strong female lead.
- #23 Millennium 2 - Take Me Higher
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 86 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 54% ★, RPG 19.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, JRPG 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the character-driven RPG Maker adventure style with a focus on party dynamics.
- #24 Machine Made: Rebirth
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 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 73.7% ★, RPG 22.9%, Indie 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG Maker title that leans into the mechanical and industrial themes present in Skyborn.
- #25 Helen's Mysterious Castle
79% matchVery Positive93% of 918 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.8 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: RPG 30.8%, JRPG 20.9%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Anime 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that offers a unique combat system while maintaining the charm of a female-led fantasy adventure.
- #26 Beyond Reality
80% 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 80.8% ★, RPG 14.1%, Casual 2%, Adventure 1.3%, Indie 1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker title that focuses on the core adventure mechanics and casual fantasy storytelling.
- #27 Artis Impact
72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,514 reviews2025
Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 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 30.7%, RPG 25.6%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Retro 5.8%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #28 Aether & Iron
72% matchVery Positive84% of 436 reviews2026
Dev: Seismic Squirrel
Windows · Mac
Immerse yourself in this Decopunk Narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravitational technology has taken cars, roads, and even New York City into the sky. Muster a crew, master tactical turn-based combat, and unravel the dark secrets lurking beneath the floating metropolis.
Why similar: RPG 53%, Female Protagonist 34.8%, Story Rich 6.5%, Adventure 3.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #29 Trulon: The Shadow Engine
79% 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 26.2% ★, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Anime 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines steampunk-fantasy themes with strategic turn-based combat in a way that aligns with Skyborn's atmosphere.
- #30 An Octave Higher
78% matchVery Positive82% of 298 reviews2015
Dev: KidalangPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 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 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed narrative experience that provides a deeper look into the world-building style found in Skyborn.
- #31 Dreamscape
78% 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 63% ★, RPG 15.8%, JRPG 6.8%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Casual 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward RPG Maker adventure that provides a casual and accessible experience for fans of the genre.
- #32 Demons Roots
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,238 reviews2023
Dev: Quick nail AristocratPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 21.6 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 58.2% ★, RPG 15.7%, JRPG 13%, Female Protagonist 5.6%, Anime 2.3%
- #33 Undefeated
77% matchVery Positive81% of 181 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 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 62.6% ★, RPG 15.4%, JRPG 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.6%, Female Protagonist 2.2%
- #34 CrossCode
73% matchVery Positive93% of 17,943 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 30.8%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, JRPG 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Retro 4.6%
- #35 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 60.4% ★, RPG 18.6%, JRPG 6.5%, Female Protagonist 4.8%, Turn-Based 2.5%
- #36 Chained Echoes
71% matchVery Positive89% of 7,860 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 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 43.7%, JRPG 28.2%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Retro 3.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #37 Wind Child
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Valkyria Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 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 73.2% ★, RPG 19.1%, Casual 2.5%, Adventure 2%, Anime 1.8%
- #38 Moonchild
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 162 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 66.3% ★, RPG 17%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, JRPG 3.6%, Casual 1.5%
- #39 Winds Rhapsody
74% 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 44% ★, RPGMaker 20% ★, RPG 18.3%, JRPG 15%, Anime 1.9%
- #40 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
69% matchVery Positive80% of 2,143 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 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 39.9% ★, RPG 20.2%, JRPG 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #41 Eastward
70% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 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 29.9%, RPG 29.4%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Story Rich 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #42 Victim of Xen
75% matchMixed60% of 445 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 83.5% ★, RPG 13.2%, Casual 1.2%, Adventure 0.9%, Anime 0.9%
- #43 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 16%, Adventure 5.1%, Indie 3.7%
- #44 Remnants Of Isolation
74% 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: RPG 30.3%, JRPG 27%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Fantasy 5.9%, Casual 4.2%
- #45 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
71% matchVery Positive87% of 7,332 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: RPG 51.5%, JRPG 28.3%, Turn-Based 7.4%, Fantasy 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 2.9%
- #46 The Sacred Tears TRUE
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 98 reviews2014
Dev: AlphaNuts
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Sacred Tears TRUE brings both traditional JRPG elements and fresh and unique features such as a deceptively simple but deep card battle system, redistributable skill points, and graphics by Takashi KONNO, and music by Hiroyuki Ojima and Shimotsuki Haruka.
Why similar: RPGMaker 54.5% ★, RPG 25.2%, JRPG 14.6%, Anime 2.4%, Indie 1.7%
- #47 Little Rocket Lab
64% matchVery Positive90% of 1,252 reviews2025
Dev: Teenage AstronautsPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 8.4 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 33.7%, Adventure 4.6%, Story Rich 3.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%
- #48 Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX
70% matchVery Positive90% of 380 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 21.0 hrsMean: 56.0 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 61.3%, JRPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 6%, Turn-Based 4%, Anime 3.4%
- #49 Reborn: An Idle Roguelike RPG
66% matchMixed65% of 144 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%
- #50 Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX
68% matchVery Positive95% of 325 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 76.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Third release in the Arland series. Princess of the small frontier country of Arls, Meruru plans to use alchemy to stimulate the growth of her small country. Use Synthesis, Explore, and Battle to increase the population within the time limit and boost the advancement of the kingdom.
Why similar: RPG 47.4%, JRPG 19.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%, Turn-Based 4.2%
- #51 Aveyond 3-2: Gates of Night
71% 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 29.3%, RPG 21.6%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Retro 5.1%
- #52 Phantom Brave PC
69% matchVery Positive85% of 689 reviews2016
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In the world of Ivoire lives Marona, an orphan with the ability to speak with phantoms. Though shunned by society, she believes in helping others. With her phantom companion Ash, Marona aims to purchase the mysterious Phantom Isle.
Why similar: RPG 35.1%, JRPG 32.7%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Turn-Based 8.2%, Anime 6%
- #53 Labyronia RPG 2
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 702 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia.
Why similar: RPGMaker 81.4% ★, RPG 12.1%, Anime 2.5%, Fantasy 1.1%, Adventure 1.1%
- #54 Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX
67% matchVery Positive92% of 722 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 49.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
First release in the Arland series. The main character Rorona must save her Atelier from being closed by the Kingdom. Using Synthesis, Exploration, and Battle, gain recognition for the Atelier and save it from being closed.
Why similar: RPG 36.5%, JRPG 28%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Anime 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%
- #55 Manafinder
65% matchVery Positive95% of 88 reviews2022
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows · Mac
Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.
Why similar: RPG 25.3%, JRPG 25.2%, Female Protagonist 18%, RPGMaker 14.7% ★, Fantasy 4.2%
- #56 The Witches' Tea Party
67% matchVery Positive96% of 118 reviews2017
Dev: Rabbiton
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 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 68.8% ★, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Casual 4.4%, Adventure 3.4%
- #57 Rising Angels: Reborn
68% matchVery Positive81% of 588 reviews2014
Dev: IDHAS StudiosPub: Sekai Project
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Despite determination and skill, Natalie Puccile, a Special Investigations and Tactics officer, has spent her career watching over a listening post in the middle of deep space. After the orders that she has always dreamed of arrive, she finds herself in charge of a small destroyer and tasked with discovering the fate of a missing...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 51.9%, Anime 24.5%, Casual 9.1%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 6.2%
- #58 Forever Home
67% matchVery Positive92% of 184 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel Blade Games
Windows
Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.6% ★, RPG 25.9%, JRPG 10.8%, Adventure 2.6%, Indie 2.1%
- #59 RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
66% matchVery Positive80% of 1,026 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: Steampunk 30.3% ★, JRPG 29.2%, RPG 25%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Anime 2.8%