- #1 Alterium Shift
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Drattzy Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.
Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, 2.5D 23.3%, RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Adventure 8.5%
- #2 CREATION OF THE GODS: Rebellion at Five Passes
96% matchVery Positive89% of 217 reviews2026
Dev: TQGameStudio
Windows
Enter the epic 'Creation of the Gods' saga. Experience this classic pixel JRPG with deep worldbuilding and vibrant art. Command mythical combat mounts, wield legendary artifacts, and master tactical turn-based battles. In a world where divine fate clashes with human will, only one can prevail.
Why similar: JRPG 23.3%, 2.5D 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, RPG 13.7%, Strategy 8%
- #3 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,621 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 27.2%, 2.5D 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, RPG 13.5%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #4 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
95% matchVery Positive86% of 17,118 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 46.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Why similar: JRPG 30.4%, RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, 2.5D 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #5 STARDUST: Wish of Witch
94% matchVery Positive81% of 776 reviews2026
Dev: Kniv Studio Co., Ltd.
Windows
STARDUST: Wish of Witch is a single-player SRPG beautifully crafted in pixel art. Follow the secret of the wish-granting star and join the adventure of the girl “Star” and the mage “Yu”.
Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, 2.5D 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, RPG 10.7%, Strategy 6.8%
- #6 Sea of Stars: Sunset Edition
94% matchVery Positive89% of 15,294 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Why similar: JRPG 30.4%, Turn-Based Combat 25.9%, RPG 14.2%, Story Rich 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #7 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
93% matchVery Positive93% of 17,280 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Why similar: JRPG 23.2%, 2.5D 20.1%, RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Open World 6.4%
- #8 Moon Corona
92% matchVery Positive82% of 207 reviews2026
Dev: 不倒龙工作室Pub: Solo Game
Windows
open your eyes from the ancient temple and embark on this adventure! Embark on an RPG adventure in a dark-themed sandbox world. Explore vast lands, collect all kinds of cards, craft diverse combinations, and make pivotal choices—seeking lost truths and redemption in the chaos and danger.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.5%, RPG 19%, Strategy 12.1%, Story Rich 10.4%, Anime 9.8%
- #9 Chained Echoes
91% matchVery Positive89% of 8,094 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 20.1 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: JRPG 31.9%, RPG 28.3%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Story Rich 3.6%
- #10 WitchSpring R
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,174 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 28%, Turn-Based Combat 19.2%, RPG 18.9%, Cute 9.5%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #11 STARBITES
91% matchMixed68% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: IKINAGAMESPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Join Lukida and her allies as they uncover the truth beneath the sands of Bitter! In this turn-based Sci-Fi RPG, you'll upgrade your Motorbot, utilize the unique Driver's High mechanic, and try to escape a desert planet!
Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Combat 25.3%, RPG 17.3%, Anime 9%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #12 Edge Of Eternity
89% matchMixed69% of 4,033 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, RPG 13.7%, Open World 10.1%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #13 Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code
89% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: George Alexandros
Windows
Explore a vibrant world where ancient religions fuse with technology in this character-driven JRPG. Master deep turn-based combat as you battle with divine magic against beasts with mecha parts. Embark on a grand adventure to retrieve the sacred Babel code needed to face your Gods.
Why similar: JRPG 26%, Turn-Based Combat 22.1%, RPG 13.7%, Story Rich 7.6%, Anime 7.3%
- #14 Sunken Dragon
87% matchNo user reviews70% of 111 reviews2026
Dev: Pocket Game
Windows
This is a retro 8-bit pixel-style RPG. The game features turn-based combat, inviting players to explore the unknown in a fantastical world.
Why similar: JRPG 30.2%, RPG 25.3%, Turn-Based Combat 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Open World 6%
- #15 Metaphor: ReFantazio
86% matchVery Positive90% of 42,791 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 46.1 hrsMean: 55.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Combat 25.1%, RPG 15.9%, Anime 8.3%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #16 Splintered
86% matchVery Positive89% of 310 reviews2025
Dev: dotMake Studios
Windows
A unique RPG where the villain randomizes the world with each defeat. Start with a classic RPG experience, then delve into shifting worlds where the overworld, items, and enemies shuffle, creating new challenges. Conquer these worlds to unravel the story and make your way to the final showdown!
Why similar: JRPG 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 22.7%, RPG 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Magic 5.5%
- #17 Pastelia Stories
88% matchMixed64% of 801 reviews2017
Dev: Maru Project Develop Team
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"Pastelia Stories" is a turn-based JRPG. You will be summoned into Pastelia world, and here begins your wonderful journey. Explore big world just like you want, pick any out of 30 companions, chose one of the story lines and factions to find your way back home.
Why similar: JRPG 30.9%, RPG 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Open World 7.2%
- #18 Destiny of Immortal
84% matchVery Positive80% of 1,766 reviews2026
Dev: LeiYun GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Destiny of Immortal is a cultivation RPG with branching plots and the nonstop wish-fulfillment thrills of a top web novel. At creation's dawn, a few Treasures of Creation were born, each world-reshaping. One falls into your hands by chance—and your immortal rise begins.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.6%, RPG 20.3%, Open World 14.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, Multiple Endings 6.9%
- #19 Fated Land
85% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: AlxmoPub: Leyo Games
Windows
This is a Pixel Tactical Self-Propelled RPG Games The battle system adopts a semi-turn-based design, Quick Battle or Enter the Battlefield? It's time to decide! In this journey full of magic, you will also meet a variety of characters, who may become your allies, or your partners...
Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Strategy 22.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #20 Tales of Spark
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 613 reviews2024
Dev: Ice and Fire Isle Studio
Windows
"Tales of Spark" is a Hack & Slash Action RPG with an Eastern flair. Players assume the role of a young wandering swordsman, exploring the vast desert, seeking treasures, defeating powerful bosses, and even slaying gigantic celestial dragons.
Why similar: RPG 51.2%, Adventure 18.5%, Fantasy 17.8%, Anime 5.2%, Indie 5.1%
- #21 Signy & Mino: Against All Gods
83% matchVery Positive90% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Signy & Mino is a Tag-Team Battle RPG where every move combos together! Discover your hidden powers as you find yourself hurtled into a conflict among the gods
Why similar: 2.5D 29.8%, Turn-Based Combat 24.5%, RPG 17.6%, Anime 8.6%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #22 Radix Chronicle
82% matchVery Positive100% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Luna Flora
Windows · Mac · Linux
Radix is a tactical RPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. With dark themes but bright characters, this fantasy tale changes depending on how you fight! Your magic can even alter the land itself. Use your timing and skill, rather than your luck, to lead your party home safely each day!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.1%, JRPG 26.3%, RPG 12.7%, Magic 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #23 Terra Memoria
82% matchVery Positive85% of 485 reviews2024
Dev: La MoutardePub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A shortage of magic crystals and the sudden awakening of ancient robots leads six new friends on an incredible investigation across Terra – a cozy and fantastic world that combines 3D and pixel art.
Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, 2.5D 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, RPG 10.8%, Emotional 6.6%
- #24 Prophecy of Ashen
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 232 reviews2026
Dev: hhyuGame
Windows
Prophecy of Ashen: a dark fantasy tactical CRPG. Be a secret messenger between the Hall's judgment and the Ashborne's vengeance. Recruit allies, use terrain and magic in turn-based combat. Your choices reshape Rattalan: uphold order or ignite destruction.
Why similar: RPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Combat 25.8%, Magic 13%, Story Rich 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%
- #25 Beast Saga
79% matchVery Positive82% of 3,150 reviews2026
Dev: 嘉兴黑曜石(Jiaxing Obsidian)
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Beast Saga is an open-world RPG set in a martial arts universe where you play as a young wolf tribe member named Lang Jiusi. Immerse yourself in a world of free exploration, gathering, crafting, life skills, martial arts cultivation, forming alliances and experiencing unique Jianghu adventures.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.7%, RPG 19.2%, Open World 14.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #26 Dark Deity
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,098 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, Turn-Based Combat 21.9%, RPG 13.8%, Strategy 8.8%, Anime 8%
- #27 Broken Alliance
80% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Placeholder Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
From the makers of Death & Taxes comes a turn-based adventure-strategy game, an indie love letter to pixel art, old-school adventure games, mythical creatures and fantasy storytelling. Choose your faction and harness the vast power of magic to save your dying world, shaping your personal storyline.
Why similar: RPG 25.3%, Strategy 16.4%, Magic 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Adventure 9%
- #28 Eastward
78% matchVery Positive84% of 16,596 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 35.7%, RPG 20.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Adventure 8.4%
- #29 Sword of Convallaria
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,795 reviews2024
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 68.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny.
Why similar: JRPG 31.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, RPG 13.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #30 The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots
77% matchMixed70% of 2,071 reviews2026
Dev: 0x0Real StudioPub: Nino Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
You awaken in the Forest of Silver Shallots, setting out to uncover the secret of the Morphean Paradox. Above, factions weave their schemes; below, the black mist hides a swelling undercurrent. Time never stands still, and truth wears many faces. Not everyone can return to their fate…
Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Turn-Based Combat 23.8%, RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Anime 5.8%
- #31 Sparklite
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 675 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
Why similar: RPG 36.9%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Story Rich 11.6%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #32 Monster Crown: Sin Eater
76% matchVery Positive86% of 196 reviews2026
Dev: Studio Aurum
Windows
Hand-craft your team of perfect Monsters and wage a one-man war against fate and the world in the Crown Nation! With a True Crossbreeding system, every Monster is entirely your own!
Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, RPG 11.7%, Open World 9.7%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #33 Manafinder
76% matchVery Positive95% of 92 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: JRPG 30.3%, Turn-Based Combat 22.4%, RPG 17.5%, Story Rich 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #34 Asdivine Hearts
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, RPG 30.9%, Strategy 10.1%, Adventure 9.2%, Anime 6.6%
- #35 Alabaster Dawn
72% matchVery Positive95% of 2,200 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, 2.5D 24.9%, RPG 16.8%, Open World 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #36 Shattered Divinities
71% matchVery Positive95% of 888 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Adventure 24.6%, Magic 9.6%, Fantasy 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #37 Heroes of Spyria
75% matchVery Positive90% of 69 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: JRPG 42.8%, RPG 24.3%, Story Rich 10.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #38 Rise of the Third Power
74% matchVery Positive88% of 593 reviews2022
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
On the eve of history's greatest war, eight unlikely heroes rise to challenge an empire and change the fate of a continent. Rise of the Third Power is a story-driven RPG of political intrigue, sacrifice, and revolution.
Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, RPG 15%, Open World 10.6%, Anime 7.2%
- #39 Beloved Rapture
73% matchVery Positive83% of 278 reviews2024
Dev: Rapturous StudioPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Beloved Rapture is an indie jRPG inspired by the classics. Explore beautiful landscapes, fight in turn-based battles, and uncover many secrets. This mid-length adventure balances both an intimate coming of age story, and larger threats looming over the troubled kingdom.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 25.7%, JRPG 24.8%, RPG 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #40 Quartet
71% matchVery Positive96% of 392 reviews2025
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Combat 23.3%, RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 7.2%, Anime 6.2%
- #41 Ikenfell
73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,244 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Ray GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.4 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 33.5%, JRPG 22.9%, Story Rich 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #42 Tears of Avia
75% matchMixed50% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: CooCooSqueaky GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tears of Avia is a turn-based strategy and tactics RPG set in the beautiful world of Estera. As a Seeker, journey through war-torn environments and build your party to save the world from its horrible fate.
Why similar: JRPG 31.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 9.3%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #43 Astria Ascending
74% matchMixed53% of 361 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.6 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.
Why similar: JRPG 48.3%, RPG 28.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.1%, Fantasy 6.9%, Anime 3.6%
- #44 Grey Heritage: Faded Vision
72% matchVery Positive81% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: BTrain Studio
Windows
Command a rebellion as Leon Beaumont, Exiled Prince of Astrea, against the king that betrayed him. Engage in a classic turn-based tactical RPG experience as you unravel untold secrets from the past. Recruit allies, manage inventory, and train your soldiers in this JRPG inspired journey!
Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, RPG 12.4%, Strategy 8.1%, Anime 6.7%
- #45 Fae Tactics
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,744 reviews2020
Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.
Why similar: RPG 42.1%, Strategy 24.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, JRPG 9.3%
- #46 Ashes of Immortality
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 113 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Vampires vs Werewolves vs Hunters... Guess which group you're playing with? Find out in this exciting 16-bit style RPG full of twists and colorful characters!
Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, RPG 21.3%, Strategy 10.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Adventure 7.5%
- #47 SOULVARS
70% matchVery Positive84% of 108 reviews2023
Dev: ginolaboPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
Get ready to ignite your SOUL! SOULVARS is a pixel art, turn-based deckbuilding RPG inspired by classic JRPGs with a modern twist. Unravel a dark conspiracy as your party of Soulbearers faces off against invading Dominators in dynamic, action-packed battles.
Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, Turn-Based Combat 25.6%, RPG 14.6%, Anime 8%, Strategy 7.9%
- #48 Crystal Project
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,577 reviews2022
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Why similar: JRPG 36.5%, Turn-Based Combat 25.4%, RPG 19.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #49 The Iron Oath
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 923 reviews2023
Dev: Curious Panda GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.7%, RPG 17.9%, Open World 12.5%, Strategy 10.2%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #50 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,696 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Why similar: JRPG 31.5%, RPG 22.5%, 2.5D 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Strategy 4.2%
- #51 Colossus - Eternal Blight
66% matchVery Positive96% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: RUSTIC PANDA GAMES LLCPub: LevelUpGaming
Windows
Your brother is corrupted. The Blight is spreading. Only you can stop it. Colossus is an atmospheric pixel action-adventure where you master precise combat, explore a vast dark fantasy world, and make choices that permanently scar the kingdom of Eireos.
Why similar: JRPG 31.2%, RPG 17%, Emotional 8.4%, Story Rich 8.2%, Anime 8.2%
- #52 Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals
70% matchVery Positive81% of 101 reviews2022
Dev: Kenisoft Game Studio
Windows
Experience a Fast-Paced Roguelite Turn-Based Strategy game with a New Turn-Based System which will need you to plan early on and create strategies that would lead your army to victory. Create an army with different Characters and Leaders to choose from and explore this Roguelite world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.6%, RPG 21%, Open World 14.8%, Strategy 12%, Adventure 7.5%
- #53 The Severed Gods
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 168 reviews2026
Dev: Topebox
Windows
A fantasy roguelite RPG where heroes reincarnate to stop the mystic dragon Umbra. Master turn-based combat, sever giant bosses, and shape your Karma through a journey filled with relics and evolving NPC interactions.
Why similar: 2.5D 31.3%, Turn-Based Combat 26.1%, RPG 12.2%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.7%
- #54 The Silent Kingdom
66% matchVery Positive100% of 319 reviews2025
Dev: Lucky Cat
Windows
An otome RPG adventure with a dark story and meaningful choices. Shape the fate of a princess who must corrupt her soul in order to save her kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, Turn-Based Combat 25%, RPG 8.8%, Story Rich 8.7%, Anime 7.2%
- #55 Lightracer Spark
68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,015 reviews2023
Dev: Smartmelon Games
Windows
Lightracer Spark is a Sci-Fi Narrative game. You are an amender from a high civilization, descending to various extraterrestrial worlds. Guide living beings to prosperity, or nip a spark in the bud. Accumulate strength through choices and strategies to grasp the rise and fall of all civilizations.
Why similar: RPG 46.2%, Strategy 19.4%, Story Rich 18.8%, Multiple Endings 11%, Indie 3.1%
- #56 Ignis Universia: Eternal Sisters Saga DX
69% matchVery Positive92% of 249 reviews2020
Dev: Random Potion Oy
Windows · Mac
A short game with a long name. Mashes up JRPG battles with Visual Novel storytelling. Not entirely serious.
Why similar: JRPG 31.5%, Turn-Based Combat 22.8%, RPG 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Anime 7.1%
- #57 Path of the Midnight Sun
68% matchVery Positive85% of 261 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Daimon
Windows
Protect a noblewoman reckoning with unholy powers as she wards off the soul of the Demon King sealed inside her. Doubt your own companions, survive against unforgiving hordes of monsters. But beware; every choice has consequences in this epic JRPG adventure of betrayal, romance & self-acceptance.
Why similar: JRPG 36.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 10%, Anime 8.5%
- #58 Gears of Dragoon: Fragments of a New Era
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 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 33.7%, RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Adventure 7.5%, Anime 6.9%
- #59 Hero's Adventure: Road to Passion
64% matchVery Positive79% of 26,673 reviews2023
Dev: 半瓶醋工作室(Half Amateur Studio)Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hero's Adventure:Road to Passion is a wuxia open-world RPG. You will commence your journey as an underdog in the tumultuous Martial World and will be met with a wide array of choices as you navigate your own heroic saga.
Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Open World 23.3%, Strategy 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Multiple Endings 8%