- #1 Millennium - A New Hope
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 440 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.7 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: RPGMaker 38.4% ★, Anime 15.3%, JRPG 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style JRPG featuring a female protagonist and a strong emphasis on story-driven exploration and character development.
- #2 Heroines of Swords & Spells
96% matchVery Positive94% of 649 reviews2020
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, RPG 14.7%, Turn-Based 10.7%
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.
- #3 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,258 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Why similar: RPGMaker 26.8% ★, Anime 17.5%, JRPG 13.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, RPG 9.4%
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.
- #4 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
95% matchVery Positive92% of 947 reviews2019
Dev: Moonana
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.
Why similar: Anime 25.9%, RPG 17.7%, JRPG 16.9%, Female Protagonist 14%, Turn-Based 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique JRPG featuring a strong female lead and a complex, mature narrative that subverts traditional genre tropes.
- #5 Eternal Senia
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,016 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: RPGMaker 41% ★, Anime 30.3%, RPG 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, JRPG 5.5%
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.
- #6 The Amber Throne
94% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.3% ★, RPG 12.3%, JRPG 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 6.6%
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.
- #7 Manafinder
93% matchVery Positive95% of 87 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 25.4%, RPG 20.9%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, RPGMaker 12.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
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.
- #8 Helen's Mysterious Castle
92% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: RPGMaker 44.6% ★, Anime 16%, RPG 11.5%, JRPG 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
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.
- #9 Sins Of The Demon RPG
91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,078 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: RPGMaker 50.3% ★, Anime 28.9%, RPG 11%, JRPG 2.4%, Adventure 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct recommendation that fits the mature, anime-inspired RPG Maker aesthetic found in the seed game.
- #10 The Chosen RPG
91% 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: RPGMaker 37.9% ★, Anime 24.8%, Mature 17.1%, RPG 8.7%, JRPG 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the mature, dark fantasy themes that complement the tone of Storm Of Spears RPG.
- #11 Labyronia RPG
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,408 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: RPGMaker 59.4% ★, Anime 15.5%, RPG 13.9%, JRPG 3.3%, Adventure 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG Maker adventure that provides a lengthy journey for fans of the genre.
- #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: RPGMaker 51.9% ★, Anime 13.7%, RPG 12.9%, JRPG 7.9%, Female Protagonist 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker title that delivers a straightforward, nostalgic adventure experience.
- #13 Heroines of Swords & Spells 2
84% matchVery Positive94% of 244 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 25.1%, RPG 19.7%, Adventure 5.3%, 2D 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel continues the party-based, comedic, and tactical JRPG gameplay that fans of the first installment will appreciate.
- #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: RPGMaker 50% ★, RPG 14.1%, JRPG 11.9%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Turn-Based 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An epic-scale RPG Maker adventure that emphasizes world-building and exploration in a classic fantasy setting.
- #15 Skyborn
88% matchVery Positive87% of 1,719 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: RPGMaker 63.9% ★, RPG 13.6%, Female Protagonist 7%, JRPG 6.8%, Anime 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-fantasy RPG Maker game that delivers a mature, well-paced narrative and classic turn-based combat.
- #16 The Book of Legends
87% matchMixed67% of 290 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge RPG in the 16-bit style (Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire etc.), featuring an epic, exciting adventure in a fantasy world and packed full of characters (more than 30!), quests and secrets.
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.8% ★, Anime 14.4%, RPG 12.7%, JRPG 7.3%, Female Protagonist 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A solid example of the traditional RPG Maker adventure genre with a focus on party-based progression.
- #17 Legend of Mysteria RPG
86% 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.
Why similar: RPGMaker 49.2% ★, Anime 29.6%, RPG 10%, JRPG 3.9%, Adventure 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A standard, anime-inspired RPG Maker title that fits well within the requested aesthetic.
- #18 Echoes of Aetheria
85% matchVery Positive84% of 179 reviews2016
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Two nations finally achieve peace, marked by a momentous royal wedding. But just as they seal it with a kiss, a group of soldiers sabotage the wedding and kidnap the bride! Follow the story of Lucian, Ingrid, and Soha, as they uncover the secrets of the conspiracy and expose the true villains!
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.7% ★, RPG 35%, Indie 6.3%
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.
- #19 Destiny Warriors RPG
86% matchMixed52% of 1,218 reviews2015
Dev: ninjalexPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 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: RPGMaker 55.5% ★, Anime 25%, RPG 9.4%, JRPG 4.3%, Adventure 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward RPG Maker experience that focuses on classic turn-based combat and adventure.
- #20 Always Sometimes Monsters
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,446 reviews2014
Dev: Vagabond Dog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Set out on a cross-country journey to win back the love of your life and endure the hardship of making story-defining choices that affect your life and the lives of those around you.
Why similar: RPGMaker 72.4% ★, RPG 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%, Indie 3%, Female Protagonist 1.8%
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
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
What kind of danger can a mother face to rescue her child? Moonchild is a unique and enthralling 16-bit style RPG adventure featuring 9 amazing characters, plenty of sidequests and countless items and spells.
Why similar: RPGMaker 56.8% ★, RPG 14.3%, Anime 10.8%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, JRPG 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and accessible RPG Maker adventure that captures the classic JRPG feel.
- #22 Sweet Lily Dreams
82% matchMixed51% of 158 reviews2014
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The peaceful Realm of Dreams is about to be consumed by a terrible and maleficent nightmare. You must venture into the darkness and battle fearsome literary foes such as Hyde, the Headless Horseman and Dracula. Join Lily on a sugar-coated adventure about inner strength with a dark interior.
Why similar: RPGMaker 41% ★, Anime 14.9%, RPG 11.1%, JRPG 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
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 2,021 reviews2015
Dev: Lesley DoddPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox.
Why similar: RPGMaker 67.7% ★, Anime 15.7%, RPG 7%, Female Protagonist 2.9%, Adventure 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG Maker adventure that provides a solid, nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
- #24 Secret Of Magia
82% matchMixed53% of 986 reviews2015
Pub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 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: RPGMaker 65.3% ★, Anime 18.6%, RPG 8.2%, Adventure 2.4%, Pixel Graphics 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG Maker title that emphasizes traditional fantasy tropes and anime-style character designs.
- #25 Millennium 4 - Beyond Sunset
81% matchVery Positive83% of 66 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A few days only are left to make the impossible possible... but now that Marine has combed the whole territory of Myst, chances to find the last few warriors wear really thin... or can she go on the track of the legendary man who calls himself The Bear, and boasts of incredible power?
Why similar: RPGMaker 52.3% ★, RPG 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, JRPG 10%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: A continuation of the Millennium series that maintains the high standards of story-rich, female-led JRPG design.
- #26 Forever Home
79% matchVery Positive92% of 183 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 53.8% ★, RPG 23.2%, JRPG 11.8%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused JRPG that explores emotional themes within the familiar RPG Maker framework.
- #27 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 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: RPGMaker 67.9% ★, RPG 15.1%, Anime 9.7%, Adventure 4%, Indie 2.4%
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 Heroes of Spyria
76% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: RPGMaker 37.5% ★, JRPG 20.8%, RPG 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #29 Flowstone Saga
74% matchVery Positive84% of 227 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 30.2%, RPG 22.3%, Anime 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Female Protagonist 4.3%
- #30 Wind Child
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 114 reviews2016
Dev: Valkyria Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Five souls, brought together in a simple rescue mission, come to learn that they are more connected than they had believed. Classic RPG goodness and intriguing storyline with this RPG from Valkyria Studios.
Why similar: RPGMaker 61.6% ★, RPG 15.7%, Anime 15.1%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, adventure-focused RPG Maker game that offers a lighthearted journey.
- #31 Labyronia RPG 2
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 699 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 63.4% ★, Anime 19.4%, RPG 9.3%, Adventure 2.4%, Pixel Graphics 1.8%
- #32 Gales of Nayeli
73% matchVery Positive87% of 83 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 32.1%, Anime 27%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, 2D 5.9%
- #33 Subterra
78% matchMixed65% of 128 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: RPGMaker 54.3% ★, Anime 24.1%, RPG 12.8%, Adventure 3.4%, Action 2%
- #34 Undefeated
77% matchVery Positive81% of 180 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
16-bit RPG magic is back! Can you stop the Wastelands from spreading and overtaking the world? Play as Marcus, Bastien and Fela, 3 army conscripts with little liking for their new life, yet who find themselves engulfed in a mystery that could very well cause the demise of their nation.
Why similar: RPGMaker 55.9% ★, RPG 13.4%, JRPG 11.5%, Anime 9.6%, Adventure 2.5%
- #35 Gladiator Trainer
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rise through the ranks and lead your band of Gladiators to glory. Can you build the ultimate fighting force and a kingdom to rule all! Be careful who you trust. Becoming a Gladiator Trainer isn't easy.
Why similar: RPGMaker 56.4% ★, Anime 20.4%, RPG 11.5%, Adventure 3.3%, 2D 2.3%
- #36 Sword of Convallaria
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,577 reviews2024
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 62.4 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 33.1%, Anime 30.7%, RPG 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Story Rich 3%
- #37 Tales Across Time
76% 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 54.6% ★, RPG 16.5%, JRPG 7%, Female Protagonist 5.4%, Adventure 4.8%
- #38 Beyond Reality
75% matchVery Positive81% of 181 reviews2016
Dev: EternalShadow StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Join the crew of the Alpha Omega Company in a journey through science fiction and fantasy, as secrets lie beyond the reality you've always known. Prevent a war, abolish pollution and rewrite history in the very fabric of the world's past!
Why similar: RPGMaker 78.6% ★, RPG 13.5%, Adventure 3.8%, Indie 2.2%, Action 2%
- #39 Orangeblood
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 384 reviews2020
Dev: Grayfax SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
"WELCOME TO NEW KOZA" It's the end of the 20th century, on a historic timeline different from that which we know. A manmade island off the coast of Okinawa is humming with a dirty, exotic vibe - and it's awesome!
Why similar: RPGMaker 43.5% ★, Anime 15.5%, JRPG 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, RPG 7.7%
- #40 Millennium 3 - Cry Wolf
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Time is running out for Marine and her friends. She needs to find warriors at all costs, but all she seems to stumble into is a mermaid, a werewolf, a dragon and hordes of crazy orcs... can you get her out of trouble, in one of the best episodes of the award-winning Millennium series?
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.8% ★, RPG 17.8%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, JRPG 5.5%, Adventure 3.1%
- #41 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
69% matchVery Positive91% of 78 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 25.8%, Anime 22.4%, RPG 19.1%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #42 Thorne - Son of Slaves (Ep.2)
74% matchVery Positive84% of 140 reviews2016
Dev: Thorne GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Play as the infamous mercenary known as "The Crow" in a decayed and corrupt world, find your way out of chains and get paid for your contract, in this enthralling Action-RPG with high production values.
Why similar: RPGMaker 78% ★, RPG 12.3%, Adventure 3.7%, Indie 2.3%, Action 2.3%
- #43 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
67% matchVery Positive95% of 14,248 reviews2022
Dev: Dancing Dragon GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 18.7 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 30.8%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, JRPG 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Adventure 6.6%
- #44 Fortune Summoners
72% matchVery Positive85% of 878 reviews2012
Dev: LizsoftPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.
Why similar: Anime 43.6%, JRPG 17.5%, RPG 17.5%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Action 2.6%
- #45 Girlfriend Rescue
72% matchVery Positive85% of 229 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Girlfriend Rescue is a thrilling adventure where the gameplay of "Dragon Quest" meets the atmosphere of "Streets of Rage". Innovative, mixing rogue-style RPG and Beat'em Up atmosphere in a unique way, this game features a great deal of strategy through a mix of character selection & creative skills.
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.5% ★, Anime 19%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, RPG 10%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #46 Millennium 5 - The Battle of the Millennium
73% matchMixed60% of 68 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
How can 13 peasants challenge 13 rich, powerful and well-educated martial artists? Enter the final, grandiose episode of a saga no stranger to the likes of Karate Kid, and carrying an uplifting message of hope, perseverence and friendship.
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.4% ★, RPG 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, JRPG 8.1%, Adventure 4%
- #47 AZURA
71% matchMixed65% of 344 reviews2017
Dev: CUTE ANIME GIRLSPub: Tranquility games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
AZURA - exciting adventure story in the genre of RPG. Explore an unknown island. Classic combat turn-based system in the best traditions of JRPG, non-linear plot with the choice of the path and juicy anime graphics.
Why similar: RPGMaker 41.6% ★, Anime 23.2%, RPG 15.1%, JRPG 6.3%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
- #48 Space Pilgrim Episode IV: Sol
70% matchVery Positive89% of 426 reviews2016
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Locked away in the most secure prison in the galaxy, with little hope of escape, Gail Pilgrim faces the most difficult ordeals of her life. Her only hope lies in trusting those who she has come to regard as her friends.
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.2% ★, Adventure 13.3%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, RPG 7.9%, JRPG 5.2%
- #49 Asdivine Hearts
71% 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: RPGMaker 41.2% ★, RPG 17.5%, Anime 14.5%, JRPG 13.7%, Adventure 4.3%
- #50 7 Girls War
69% matchMixed51% of 148 reviews2021
Dev: StudioDobbyPub: Kagura Games
Windows
A legend passed down for generations says when the world is in peril, seven legendary heroes will come together to face evil and save the world.
Why similar: RPG 30.3%, Anime 30.2%, RPGMaker 24.5% ★, JRPG 6.5%, Indie 4.9%
- #51 Under The Island
62% matchVery Positive93% of 396 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 32.6%, Female Protagonist 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Adventure 6.9%, 2D 6.6%
- #52 Snow-Swept Quest
67% matchVery Positive89% of 313 reviews2021
Dev: potato-lifePub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A classic style turn-based RPG. Saya is stranded on an unfamiliar continent, surrounded by all manner of dangers. Will she make it home?
Why similar: RPGMaker 32.9% ★, Anime 24.1%, RPG 16.6%, JRPG 14.6%, Adventure 5.5%
- #53 The Princess' Heart
71% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.
Why similar: RPGMaker 27.7% ★, Anime 16.8%, JRPG 14%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, RPG 9.4%
- #54 Beloved Rapture
64% matchVery Positive84% of 256 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: RPGMaker 39.3% ★, Anime 19.7%, JRPG 14.2%, RPG 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #55 Astria Ascending
68% 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.
Why similar: JRPG 39.3%, RPG 33%, Anime 16.1%, 2D 5.8%, Turn-Based 4.1%
- #56 Cosmic Star Heroine
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,021 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
Why similar: JRPG 35.9%, RPG 17.3%, Anime 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #57 A Timely Intervention
68% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"A Timely Intervention" is an innovative RPG featuring animated battle visuals, polished gameplay mechanisms, an intricate storyline and a cast of colourful characters. Developed by the team behind "The Tale of a Common Man", it's a must-have for fans of the genre!
Why similar: RPGMaker 43.4% ★, Anime 16.5%, RPG 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, JRPG 8.5%
- #58 Alphadia Genesis
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 133 reviews2015
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Alphadia Genesis chronicles an epic adventure with Fray and his investigative team from the Archleign Kingdom as they set out to solve a mysterious murder case in a nearby city. Immerse yourself in stunning 3D battles!
Why similar: RPG 29.6%, Anime 24.3%, JRPG 21.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 4.6%
- #59 Alpha Kimori™ 1
70% matchMixed59% of 222 reviews2014
Dev: Sherman3D
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Alpha Kimori™ Great Doubt™ Episode One is the first of a trilogy of bright and colorful Japanese Anime inspired story-driven episodic 2D Role Playing Games, which feature an intricate action-adventure epic story with a delightful mix of sci-fi and fantasy elements.
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.6% ★, Anime 21.7%, RPG 12.2%, JRPG 11.8%, Adventure 2.2%
- #60 The Oni Sellsword
67% 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 21.5%, RPG 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%