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Games Like Souls of Chronos

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

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The Apocalypse shattered a world in disarray. Facing his impending death, a young boy named Sid crossed paths with Torii, a girl who feeds on the energy of time. In the harbour town of Astella, a mysterious adventure is about to unfold along with the investigation of an unusual crime...

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 79% — of 165 reviews
Released: 2023-02-13
Developer: FUTU Studio
Publisher: Astrolabe Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: WAKE UP GAMESPub: Pineapple Works
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world. Explore a unique reality, duel against darkness in a unique, fast paced combat system and mind your choices.

    Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Top-Down 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

  2. #2 Loop8: Summer of Gods
    97% matchMixed48% of 124 reviews2023
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Your choices shape the world in this coming-of-age RPG. As a new arrival in a 1980s rural Japanese town with a mysterious ability to loop time, your every decision and relationship will affect the outcome of battles against the invading Kegai.

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  3. #3 Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows Refrain
    96% matchVery Positive100% of 62 reviews2023
    Dev: Liar-softPub: MangaGamer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  4. #4 Dino Hazard: Chronos Blackout
    95% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2023
    Dev: Bone Collectors
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    94% 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 40.6%, Action RPG 21.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, Cute 9.6%, RPG 8.9%

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    94% matchVery Positive86% of 3,324 reviews2023
    Dev: Studio Sai
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: JRPG 34.3%, Anime 17.6%, Action RPG 15.1%, Emotional 10%, Multiple Endings 9.2%

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    93% matchVery Positive82% of 257 reviews2019
    Dev: miyu.works
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    A turn-based JRPG series featuring a modern presentation with a classic core. Episode 1 is the start of the adventure. Play as Haru and his childhood friend Kuroko as they defy an evil empire in the underground 'Lower City'.

    Why similar: JRPG 39.9%, Anime 13.1%, Drama 12.5%, Cute 9.1%, Story Rich 8.3%

  8. #8 Edge Of Eternity
    92% matchMixed70% of 3,963 reviews2021
    Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    Why similar: JRPG 30%, Action RPG 12%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Anime 9%, Fantasy 7.4%

  9. #9 CRYMACHINA
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 703 reviews2023
    Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?

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  10. #10 Even20: The Interference of Parallels
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: SilverEyesPub: Wisdom Games Publishing
    Windows · Mac

    Two souls are drawn into a mysterious otherworld—and torn apart. In a realm filled with danger and restless spirits, each searches for the other while uncovering hidden truths. A suspenseful multi-ending adventure where every choice shapes their fate.

    Why similar: JRPG 18.6%, Action RPG 16.9%, Mystery 12.8%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, RPG 10.5%

  11. #11 Cris Tales
    91% matchMixed65% of 535 reviews2021
    Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!

    Why similar: JRPG 37.8%, Anime 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Fantasy 8.4%, Cute 8.1%

  12. #12 Mai: Child of Ages
    88% matchVery Positive91% of 191 reviews2025
    Dev: Chubby Pixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.

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    87% matchVery Positive96% of 496 reviews2023
    Dev: Laura Shigihara
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,534 reviews2023
    Dev: GratescaPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    89% matchMixed54% of 348 reviews2021
    Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac
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    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 61,459 reviews2016
    Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 82 reviews2024
    Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
    Windows

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    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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  22. #22 The Disguiser Of Fate
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 67 reviews2019
    Dev: Windward_BirdsPub: XNZONE
    Windows

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  23. #23 Pale Echoes
    83% matchVery Positive82% of 72 reviews2015
    Dev: Wyrmling ProductionsPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    82% matchVery Positive83% of 283 reviews2019
    Dev: Wild Kid Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 881 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    79% matchVery Positive85% of 682 reviews2021
    Dev: Third Spirit Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Windows
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    79% matchVery Positive81% of 1,081 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows · Mac
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    75% matchVery Positive97% of 206 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    77% matchVery Positive97% of 399 reviews2020
    Dev: Pracy Studios
    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive96% of 147 reviews2023
    Dev: Woodhill Interactive
    Windows · Mac

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  33. #33 Legend of Mysteria RPG
    78% matchMostly Positive71% of 907 reviews2015
    Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An exciting JRPG by the writer of Labyronia. As tensions grow between factions of mages, you are framed for the murder of a demigod. Solve the mystery behind his assassination or risk a war that could send the world into chaos for millenia.

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    73% matchVery Positive94% of 509 reviews2025
    Dev: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive90% of 147 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Fork
    Windows

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    Why similar: Anime 37.8%, Story Rich 27.8%, Mystery 26.9%, Adventure 7.5%

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    73% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive82% of 67 reviews2023
    Dev: NinetailPub: JAST
    Windows

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    Why similar: JRPG 36.3%, Drama 11.1%, Anime 8.9%, RPG 8%, Top-Down 7.8%

  38. #38 LOST SPHEAR
    77% matchMixed59% of 211 reviews2018
    Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    72% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2025
    Dev: Ross McRitchie
    Windows

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    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,372 reviews2025
    Dev: Everscape GamesPub: indienova
    Windows
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    Why similar: Lore-Rich 27.3%, Drama 20.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Cute 8.9%

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    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 196 reviews2015
    Dev: Denneko YuugiPub: Sekai Project
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    71% matchVery Positive86% of 110 reviews2024
    Dev: IzanagiGames
    Windows

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  43. #43 A Space for the Unbound
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,328 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    73% matchMixed68% of 158 reviews2023
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    Windows

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  45. #45 SHUTEN ORDER
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 691 reviews2025
    Dev: Neilo Inc.Pub: EXNOA LLC
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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  46. #46 Fortune Summoners: Secret of the Elemental Stone
    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 53 reviews2020
    Dev: Lizsoft
    Windows

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  47. #47 Quartet
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 336 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 30,051 reviews2022
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    69% matchVery Positive83% of 304 reviews2025
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    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 233 reviews2021
    Dev: IzanagiGames
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    Twelve kids. 1200 kilometers. One epic journey across Japan! Surround yourself with a cast of charming, quirky characters as you set off on an unforgettable trip!

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    67% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2026
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    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 572 reviews2021
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    72% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2016
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    68% matchVery Positive94% of 2,205 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,021 reviews2015
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    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: Anime 50.5%, RPG 28.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 7.9%

  56. #56 FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 592 reviews2024
    Dev: Mistwalker CorporationPub: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.

    Why similar: JRPG 42.7%, Anime 9.6%, RPG 9.6%, Top-Down 9.4%, Story Rich 8%

  57. #57 A Song Of Sunlight
    65% matchVery Positive99% of 95 reviews2026
    Dev: RageForDragons
    Windows

    An RPG set in a distant, lonely future. Follow Arem, a young man lured from his small island community to explore the desolate megastructure beneath it: “The Well.” With the simple goal of finding the exit, Arem will burden himself with something more terrible than he ever thought possible.

    Why similar: Action RPG 18.2%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Anime 12.3%, Drama 11.5%, Emotional 10.2%

  58. #58 Star Soraight Fantasy: Magic to reach the sky
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Altoseal and HoshikuzunoyoruPub: holo Indie
    Windows · Mac

    Tokino Sora zaps into another world mid-live! Join her Hololive friends in a thrilling Metroidvania-style action-adventure, blending 2D and 3D. Explore a mysterious realm, recover scattered items, and guide Sora’s epic tale to a dazzling finale!

    Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.5%, Anime 19.6%, Fantasy 19.4%, Cute 12%, Story Rich 11.2%

  59. #59 DragonLoop
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 525 reviews2025
    Dev: 沙因
    Windows

    Dragon Loop is a metroidvania combining time travel and branching map design. Explore the large open world in a five day loop, opening up new worldlines. Explore a 2D, hand-drawn world, engage in fast-paced battles, and retrieve memories to shape the future.

    Why similar: Action RPG 23.1%, Drama 18.4%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, RPG 10.3%

  60. #60 Timespinner
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 3,099 reviews2018
    Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

    Why similar: Fantasy 23.8%, Exploration 22.7%, Story Rich 21.5%, RPG 19%, Action 7%

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