- #1 Heroines of Swords & Spells
97% matchVery Positive94% of 660 reviews2020
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.
Why similar: Anime 23.8%, JRPG 22.1%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based JRPG that focuses heavily on female characters and tactical turn-based combat within an engaging fantasy world.
- #2 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
96% 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: Anime 25.9%, RPG 17.7%, JRPG 17%, Female Protagonist 14%, Turn-Based 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique JRPG featuring a strong female lead and a complex, mature narrative that subverts traditional genre tropes.
- #3 Millennium - A New Hope
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 446 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Traverse through rich, detailed environments, recruit colorful characters and fight your way through dangerous hordes of enemies in this exciting old-school RPG incorporating 40 quests, 26 secret rooms, 8 animal kings and countless secrets and items to discover.
Why similar: Anime 24.9%, JRPG 21.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style JRPG featuring a female protagonist and a strong emphasis on story-driven exploration and character development.
- #4 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
95% 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: Anime 23.9%, JRPG 18%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, RPG 12.7%, Turn-Based 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-quality, polished RPG Maker experience with a compelling female protagonist and a rich, immersive world.
- #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: RPG 22.9%, JRPG 18.5%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Anime 12.3%, Turn-Based 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game stands out for its unique visual style and tactical combat, featuring a female lead in a beautifully crafted world.
- #6 Helen's Mysterious Castle
94% 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: Anime 30%, RPG 20.3%, JRPG 16.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A standout RPG Maker title that features a unique combat system and a charming, focused adventure with a female protagonist.
- #7 Sins Of The Demon RPG
93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,084 reviews2016
Dev: Chandler RounsleyPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Follow the journey of Kenshi, a wandering demon hunter, and his brother, a demon cat seeking a way to return to his true form. Can they find a way to end the curse and save Lanistra?
Why similar: Anime 58%, RPG 22.4%, Adventure 4.6%, JRPG 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct recommendation that fits the mature, anime-inspired RPG Maker aesthetic found in the seed game.
- #8 Eternal Senia
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,040 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: Anime 51.3%, RPG 16.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, JRPG 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented RPG Maker title that features a female protagonist on a poignant quest, blending simple mechanics with emotional storytelling.
- #9 The Chosen RPG
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,233 reviews2016
Dev: Little Big LeePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Chosen is a heroic RPG. Will you be able to unravel the mysterious plot against you and become the Chosen?
Why similar: Anime 54.6%, RPG 19.3%, JRPG 10.8%, Adventure 3.2%, Female Protagonist 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the mature, dark fantasy themes that complement the tone of Storm Of Spears RPG.
- #10 Manafinder
91% 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: JRPG 29.1%, RPG 23.9%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Story Rich 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern JRPG that emphasizes exploration and character-driven narratives with a strong female lead at the center of the adventure.
- #11 Heroines of Swords & Spells 2
88% matchVery Positive94% of 264 reviews2025
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
A game for players who adore humorous fantasy adventures. A sprawling turn-based JRPG offering 50 hours of meticulously crafted plot, engaging quests, and no unnecessary grind. Four gorgeous yet utterly misguided heroines set out on perilous yet wildly entertaining adventures.
Why similar: Anime 40.7%, JRPG 25.2%, RPG 19.6%, Adventure 5.3%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel continues the party-based, comedic, and tactical JRPG gameplay that fans of the first installment will appreciate.
- #12 3 Stars of Destiny
90% 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: Anime 28.6%, RPG 26.9%, JRPG 16.5%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker title that delivers a straightforward, nostalgic adventure experience.
- #13 The Book of Legends
89% 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: Anime 31.2%, RPG 27.3%, JRPG 15.9%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Turn-Based 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A solid example of the traditional RPG Maker adventure genre with a focus on party-based progression.
- #14 Asguaard
89% 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: RPG 28.1%, JRPG 23.9%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Adventure 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An epic-scale RPG Maker adventure that emphasizes world-building and exploration in a classic fantasy setting.
- #15 Legend of Mysteria RPG
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 928 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 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.
Why similar: Anime 58.4%, RPG 19.7%, JRPG 7.7%, Adventure 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A standard, anime-inspired RPG Maker title that fits well within the requested aesthetic.
- #16 Skyborn
86% matchVery Positive87% of 1,722 reviews2014
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,...
Why similar: RPG 37.6%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, JRPG 19%, Anime 11.3%, Turn-Based 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-fantasy RPG Maker game that delivers a mature, well-paced narrative and classic turn-based combat.
- #17 Destiny Warriors RPG
86% matchMixed52% of 1,244 reviews2015
Dev: ninjalexPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An epic 12 hour RPG. Thirteen years after incredibly powerful spirit beasts were sealed in the souls of children, they threaten to break free and cause havoc across the land. It's up to four friends from the elite warrior training academy to find the key to stopping these evil spirits once and for all.
Why similar: Anime 56.3%, RPG 21.2%, JRPG 9.7%, Adventure 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward RPG Maker experience that focuses on classic turn-based combat and adventure.
- #18 Labyronia RPG
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,412 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Labyronia is an epic RPG. Only by defeating the gods can you, and your friends, save the world.
Why similar: Anime 38.3%, RPG 34.2%, JRPG 8.2%, Adventure 6.3%, Action 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG Maker adventure that provides a lengthy journey for fans of the genre.
- #19 Echoes of Aetheria
84% 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: RPG 84.9%, Indie 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a highly polished tactical combat experience within the RPG Maker engine, perfect for fans of party-based adventures.
- #20 Always Sometimes Monsters
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,447 reviews2014
Dev: Vagabond Dog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 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: RPG 57.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Indie 10.8%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: A mature, choice-driven indie RPG that focuses on the gritty reality of life rather than traditional fantasy tropes.
- #21 Moonchild
82% 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: RPG 33.1%, Anime 25%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, JRPG 8.6%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and accessible RPG Maker adventure that captures the classic JRPG feel.
- #22 Sweet Lily Dreams
83% 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: Anime 25%, RPG 18.6%, JRPG 16.5%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Turn-Based 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical yet challenging RPG Maker game featuring a female protagonist and a focus on exploration.
- #23 Greyfox RPG
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,042 reviews2015
Dev: Lesley DoddPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.6 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 48.7%, RPG 21.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Adventure 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker adventure that provides a solid, nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
- #24 Millennium 4 - Beyond Sunset
82% 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: RPG 34.7%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, JRPG 21%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A continuation of the Millennium series that maintains the high standards of story-rich, female-led JRPG design.
- #25 Forever Home
79% 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: RPG 50.2%, JRPG 25.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused JRPG that explores emotional themes within the familiar RPG Maker framework.
- #26 Secret Of Magia
81% matchMixed54% of 1,015 reviews2015
Pub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Secret of Magia is an action RPG. Explore a huge world and free your people from the tyranny of an evil, supernatural dictator.
Why similar: Anime 53.7%, RPG 23.7%, Adventure 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG Maker title that emphasizes traditional fantasy tropes and anime-style character designs.
- #27 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 162 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The most non-Japanese jRPG of the decade! Epic Quest is an action-packed adventure featuring over a dozen classic and rich environments, 5 playable characters and a plethora of skills, spells and Limit Breaks. A must-have for fans of the SNES Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger!
Why similar: RPG 47%, Anime 30.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 7.5%, Story Rich 3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG Maker game that focuses on the core tenets of the genre: crystals, quests, and turn-based combat.
- #28 Wind Child
79% 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: RPG 41%, Anime 39.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, adventure-focused RPG Maker game that offers a lighthearted journey.
- #29 Heroes of Spyria
76% 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: JRPG 33.4%, RPG 27.1%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Story Rich 3.5%
- #30 Labyronia RPG 2
78% 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: Anime 53%, RPG 25.3%, Adventure 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Indie 3.6%
- #31 Flowstone Saga
75% matchVery Positive83% of 237 reviews2024
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, RPG 22.3%, Anime 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Female Protagonist 4.3%
- #32 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
74% matchVery Positive91% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, Anime 22.4%, RPG 19.1%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #33 Undefeated
78% 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: RPG 30.4%, JRPG 26.1%, Anime 21.8%, Adventure 5.6%, Female Protagonist 5.5%
- #34 Gales of Nayeli
73% matchVery Positive87% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Blindcoco Studios
Windows
Gales of Nayeli is a Grid-Based Strategy RPG featuring 40+ playable characters. Follow Nayeli as she travels across Iuven on her way to face the tyrant, Bloodlust. Along the way, she will meet victims of Bloodlust’s reign lead the last charge against a darkness that echoes across time and space.
Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Anime 27.1%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, 2D 5.8%
- #35 Cosmic Star Heroine
76% 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 36.4%, RPG 17.1%, Anime 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #36 Indivisible
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,702 reviews2019
Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.
Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Anime 29.8%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, JRPG 7.2%, Action 5.4%
- #37 LunarLux
73% matchVery Positive95% of 432 reviews2023
Dev: CosmicNobab GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Experience a sci-fi action-adventure RPG on the Moon in the year 30XX! Join Bella in a story of science, truth, justice, and trust, as she travels the silver globe to find a way to save humanity from Comet Coda! It's time to unleash your Lux!
Why similar: Anime 33.5%, RPG 17.1%, JRPG 17%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #38 Subterra
77% matchMixed66% of 131 reviews2017
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
An epic 10 hour adventure in the underworld of Subterra. Earth is but a memory and the mighty Devordor casts a shadow of evil over all that remains. Can you reclaim your home? Can you escape Subterra?
Why similar: Anime 52.2%, RPG 28%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 4.5%, Indie 4.2%
- #39 Sword of Convallaria
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,656 reviews2024
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 64.8 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 33.2%, Anime 30.4%, RPG 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Story Rich 3%
- #40 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
71% matchVery Positive95% of 14,466 reviews2022
Dev: Dancing Dragon GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Why similar: RPG 31%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, JRPG 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Adventure 6.6%
- #41 Eastward
71% 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 25.2%, RPG 20.2%, Female Protagonist 18%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Adventure 7%
- #42 Under The Island
69% matchVery Positive93% of 459 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Female Protagonist 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Adventure 7%, 2D 6.5%
- #43 Spaceport Hope
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 490 reviews2016
Dev: team BitClubPub: team BitClub , Sunken Treasure Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.
Why similar: Anime 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Indie 13.1%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 7.6%
- #44 Eternal Radiance
72% matchVery Positive84% of 472 reviews2020
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.
Why similar: RPG 28.8%, Anime 28.5%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, JRPG 11.6%, Adventure 9.3%
- #45 The Oni Sellsword
73% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Eric Baskin
Windows
A totally free, short-but-sweet RPG with an unlikely hero. Journey across worlds as Xavienne to save her best friend, the beautiful Princess La.
Why similar: Anime 29.2%, JRPG 21.6%, RPG 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #46 CrossCode
70% 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: Female Protagonist 19.8%, Anime 19.6%, RPG 19.2%, JRPG 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #47 Astria Ascending
70% matchMixed54% of 354 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 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 39.5%, RPG 33%, Anime 16%, 2D 5.8%, Turn-Based 4.1%
- #48 Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 754 reviews2011
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!
Why similar: Anime 47.9%, RPG 17.3%, JRPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action 3.3%
- #49 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
68% 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 49.8%, JRPG 33.5%, Turn-Based 9.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Indie 2.7%
- #50 Sudeki
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,079 reviews2014
Dev: Climax StudiosPub: Climax Group
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Sudeki, a world torn apart into light, shadow and dark. Rent asunder by deceit and betrayal, the land cries out for a peace that only four united heroes can bring. Beyond the protective walls of Illumina Castle lie miles of pastoral, rolling countryside, though once a serene landscape, the Aklorian forces have transformed the countryside...
Why similar: RPG 38.5%, Anime 25.9%, JRPG 15.8%, Adventure 7.5%, Female Protagonist 7%
- #51 CRYSTAR
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,362 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
Why similar: Anime 37.3%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, JRPG 19.8%, RPG 17.7%, Action 3.4%
- #52 Wander Stars
65% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2025
Dev: Paper Castle GamesPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows
Unleash custom attacks by combining words in this Super! Anime! Turn-Based! RPG! Collect all 200 words, earn Pep Ups from honorable victories and become a Kiai master. Befriend your rivals, uncover dark mysteries, and seek out the pieces of the Wanderstar map in a wild race across the universe.
Why similar: Anime 34.4%, JRPG 17.1%, RPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14%, Turn-Based 9.5%
- #53 Ocean's Heart
67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,477 reviews2021
Dev: Max MrazPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.
Why similar: JRPG 23.5%, Anime 20.9%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, RPG 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #54 Epic Conquest 2
68% matchVery Positive83% of 414 reviews2020
Dev: Gaco Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
An Action RPG inspired by the classics, with special touch in the game mechanics and anime-style story telling!
Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Anime 24.5%, Female Protagonist 13%, JRPG 10.6%, Action 6.9%
- #55 Edge Of Eternity
67% matchMixed70% of 3,987 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.5 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: Anime 33.1%, JRPG 23.8%, RPG 18%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Adventure 5.4%
- #56 Arietta of Spirits
66% matchVery Positive86% of 694 reviews2021
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Adventure 13.5%, Story Rich 8%, Action 7.6%
- #57 Flight of the Paladin
70% matchMixed52% of 402 reviews2015
Dev: Grizzly Wolf Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Flight of the Paladin is a fast-paced top-down shooter where you play as a knight of valor and light vanquishing the nightmarish creatures of darkness. Featuring multiple game modes, Steam Achievements and Leaderboards!
Why similar: Adventure 43.3%, Action 31.3%, Indie 25.4%
- #58 Roah
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 75 reviews2019
Dev: Grynsoft
Windows
A great unknown danger is approaching Roah's home planet. Follow Roah as she explores the world and encountering all of its different factions, uncovering the mystery of what is draining the planets lifeforce.
Why similar: Anime 29.4%, RPG 24.1%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Action 5.5%
- #59 Age of Barbarians Chronicles
63% matchMostly Positive73% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
A brutal Action RPG in pure Sword & Sorcery style. Lead King Xodan and the Oracle Queen Yanah in their desperate quest to save their people and free their daughter Sharyn from Zordax the Inhuman. Live an epic Sword & Sorcery tale inspired by the fantasy classics of the 1980s.
Why similar: RPG 50.3%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Adventure 16.1%, Action 9.7%
