- #1 Fable - The Lost Chapters
97% matchVery Positive92% of 8,239 reviews2011
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Classic 15% ★, Fantasy 10.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Action RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same early 2000s third-person action-RPG charm and whimsical fantasy world-building found in Sudeki.
- #2 Tales of Berseria™
96% matchVery Positive91% of 18,871 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Why similar: JRPG 27%, RPG 22.7%, Anime 15.7%, Action RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, story-rich experience with the same vibrant anime aesthetic and party-based action mechanics.
- #3 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,026 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Action RPG 27.1%, Fantasy 12.5%, Action 9.2%, Third Person 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers highly fluid, fast-paced action-RPG combat set in a sprawling, colorful high-fantasy world.
- #4 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
95% matchVery Positive81% of 4,865 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, RPG 28.3%, Action RPG 14.4%, Anime 11.1%, Classic 5.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly embodies the anime-styled, party-based action combat that fans of Sudeki's aesthetic will appreciate.
- #5 Enclave
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,626 reviews2013
Dev: StarbreezePub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of ENCLAVE!The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago.
Why similar: RPG 60.7%, Classic 10.4% ★, Fantasy 8%, Action 6.5%, Third Person 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the gritty, third-person fantasy action feel of early 2000s titles that defined the genre.
- #6 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
93% matchVery Positive90% of 6,967 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Why similar: RPG 35.2%, JRPG 25.7%, Action RPG 14.8%, Anime 9.4%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the pinnacle of fast-paced, anime-styled action-RPG combat with a heavy emphasis on party synergy.
- #7 Jade Empire™: Special Edition
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,058 reviews2007
Dev: BioWare
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Step into the role of an aspiring martial-arts master and follow the path of the open palm or the closed fist.
Why similar: RPG 41.9%, Action RPG 16.6%, Fantasy 12.2%, Classic 8.3% ★, Third Person 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Sharing a similar era and developer pedigree, this title focuses on action-oriented combat within a unique fantasy setting.
- #8 Ys Origin
92% matchVery Positive93% of 3,611 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
Why similar: RPG 25.9%, JRPG 24.1%, Action RPG 20.8%, Action 7.6%, Anime 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers tight, responsive action-RPG combat that mirrors the intensity and focus of Sudeki's combat encounters.
- #9 Ys: Memories of Celceta
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,027 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.
Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Action RPG 21.8%, JRPG 18.7%, Action 13.2%, Anime 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title features fast-paced action-RPG gameplay with a strong focus on exploration and party-swapping mechanics.
- #10 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
91% matchVery Positive88% of 48,738 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: RPG 40.4%, Action RPG 19.6%, Fantasy 11.8%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy fantasy RPG that features party dynamics and intense, real-time combat against large-scale enemies.
- #11 Tales of Zestiria
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,290 reviews2015
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Why similar: JRPG 31%, RPG 23.8%, Action RPG 14.6%, Anime 12.5%, Fantasy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines anime-styled party-based combat with a large-scale fantasy world and character-driven exploration.
- #12 Bound By Flame
89% matchMixed68% of 4,006 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.
Why similar: RPG 51.1%, Action RPG 11.8%, Action 11.1%, Fantasy 11%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that focuses on combat mechanics and character progression within a party-based framework.
- #13 Ys: The Oath in Felghana
89% matchVery Positive94% of 2,119 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.
Why similar: RPG 26%, JRPG 23.7%, Action RPG 19.9%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers precise, high-speed action-RPG gameplay that matches the intensity of Sudeki's real-time combat.
- #14 Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
88% matchVery Positive84% of 5,081 reviews2019
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.
Why similar: RPG 31.8%, JRPG 29%, Adventure 10.1%, Anime 10%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The beautiful anime-inspired art style and party-based adventure feel like a modern evolution of Sudeki's world.
- #15 Dungeon Siege
87% matchVery Positive82% of 4,227 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.
Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Action RPG 21.5%, Classic 18.6% ★, Fantasy 11.8%, Adventure 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based action-RPG that blends isometric and third-person perspectives for a similar gameplay feel.
- #16 Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
86% matchMixed58% of 505 reviews2017
Dev: EnigamiPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shiness is an Action-RPG developed by indie development studio Enigami, which will let you travel in a captivating universe doomed to destruction ever since the fragmentation of the planet Mahera...
Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Anime 10.9%, Action 10.8%, Action RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that captures the anime-inspired action-RPG spirit and unique combat systems of the genre.
- #17 Summoner
85% matchVery Positive85% of 541 reviews2014
Dev: VolitionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.
Why similar: RPG 47.4%, Action RPG 16%, Classic 15.7% ★, Fantasy 9.8%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the party-based fantasy RPG roots and the distinct aesthetic of the same era as Sudeki.
- #18 Divine Divinity
84% matchVery Positive88% of 3,989 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.
Why similar: RPG 46%, Classic 20% ★, Action RPG 15.6%, Fantasy 11.4%, Adventure 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that captures the spirit of early 2000s exploration and character-building.
- #19 Ys SEVEN
84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,033 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!
Why similar: RPG 39.1%, JRPG 24.3%, Action RPG 13.1%, Action 12.3%, Anime 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Introduced the party-based system to the Ys series, mirroring Sudeki's hero-swapping and tactical combat approach.
- #20 GreedFall
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,835 reviews2019
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.
Why similar: RPG 52.7%, Action RPG 14.9%, Fantasy 9.5%, Third Person 6.7%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the party-based action-RPG that emphasizes exploration, choice, and character-driven fantasy narratives.
- #21 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
82% matchVery Positive85% of 2,633 reviews2015
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!
Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, RPG 31.1%, Classic 18.1% ★, Adventure 7.6%, Fantasy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG adventure that excels in party dynamics and character growth, capturing the spirit of a grand fantasy journey.
- #22 Demonicon
82% matchMixed67% of 1,019 reviews2013
Dev: Noumena StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Dark Eye - Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy world beloved by fantasy gamers across the globe.The Dark Eye - Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 11%, Fantasy 10.5%, Action RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that focuses on narrative choices and real-time combat encounters.
- #23 LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,771 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 44.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lightning Returns is the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy XIII saga and series heroine Lightning's final battle. The grand finale of the trilogy brings a world reborn as well as free character customization and stunning action based battles.
Why similar: RPG 30.1%, JRPG 24.6%, Fantasy 10.8%, Action RPG 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features action-oriented combat with a strong anime aesthetic and a focus on character-specific abilities.
- #24 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
79% matchVery Positive89% of 9,990 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 50.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 39.8%, JRPG 29.1%, Fantasy 10.7%, Classic 8.9% ★, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based fantasy RPG that offers complex combat systems and a vast world to explore.
- #25 Sacred Gold
80% matchVery Positive85% of 4,573 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.
Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Classic 21% ★, Action RPG 17.1%, Fantasy 9%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-RPG with a classic feel and hack-and-slash elements that align with Sudeki's combat style.
- #26 ArcaniA
81% matchMixed55% of 3,235 reviews2010
Dev: SpellboundPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.
Why similar: RPG 56.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Fantasy 11%, Third Person 6.4%, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person fantasy action-RPG that fits the specific era and style of Sudeki's gameplay.
- #27 Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,171 reviews2015
Dev: Funatics SoftwarePub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 100.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
The legends speak of a long forgotten prophecy... of a shining hero and of perilous adventures... of sinister powers, strange worlds and swarms of fairies ... but they said nothing of a girl with a big heart instead of a big sword!
Why similar: RPG 35.8%, Fantasy 16.8%, Adventure 15.7%, Action 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique fantasy adventure with a focus on creature collection and action-based combat mechanics.
- #28 Eternal Radiance
78% matchVery Positive84% of 473 reviews2020
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.3 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 38.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 11.9%, JRPG 10.9%, Anime 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired action-RPG that focuses on party-based adventure and lighthearted fantasy storytelling.
- #29 Ys I & II Chronicles+
77% matchVery Positive89% of 3,019 reviews2013
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.
Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, RPG 22.6%, Action RPG 14.7%, Classic 11.2% ★, Action 7.6%
- #30 Septerra Core
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,317 reviews2013
Pub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
At the very heart of Septerra lies the Core, a huge Biocomputer. Seven continents at different elevations, each with its own unique people and culture, orbit around the Core.According to an ancient prophecy, Septerra's continents will one day converge and join in orbit together on one level - this is the Legacy of Marduk, the Creator's...
Why similar: RPG 79.6%, JRPG 8.1%, Classic 6.7% ★, Female Protagonist 2.1%, Adventure 1.7%
- #31 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
78% matchMostly Negative35% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Void StudiosPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Classic RPG, with lore based on Norse mythology. Travel through mesmerizing locations, meet fantasy characters and fight to protect Elven immortality.
Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Action RPG 14.1%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy action-RPG that leans into classic tropes and party-based elements reminiscent of older titles.
- #32 Alphadia Genesis
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 134 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 42.2%, JRPG 21.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 11%, Anime 7.7%
- #33 CRYSTAR
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,415 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 24.7 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: RPG 30.7%, JRPG 24.1%, Anime 14.4%, Action RPG 10.4%, Action 9.8%
- #34 Celestian Tales: Old North
76% matchMixed70% of 443 reviews2015
Dev: Ekuator GamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Celestian Tales: Old North is a refreshing take on the classic turn-based Japanese style RPG. Scrapping away the cliché of a destined person or a boy/girl-saving-the-world, the story is tailored for a mature audience and questions the bare morals of a human being.
Why similar: RPG 59.2%, JRPG 28.4%, Anime 7.5%, Fantasy 5%
- #35 Storm Of Spears RPG
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 603 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears!
Why similar: RPG 38.2%, Anime 25.6%, JRPG 16.5%, Adventure 7.4%, Female Protagonist 7%
- #36 Zwei: The Arges Adventure
73% matchVery Positive81% of 524 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Filterless fashionista Pipiro and poindextrous punster Pokkle are ordinary step-siblings facing an ordinary day in their ordinary little burg...until a grand theft macguffin occurs and they decide to become unlikely heroes for cash and glory (in that order). This goes about as well as you’d expect.
Why similar: RPG 45.2%, JRPG 16.9%, Action RPG 14%, Action 12.9%, Anime 7.7%
- #37 Destiny Warriors RPG
75% matchMixed53% of 1,245 reviews2015
Dev: ninjalexPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 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: RPG 43.6%, Anime 25.7%, JRPG 14%, Adventure 11.2%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #38 Sacred 2 Gold
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,687 reviews
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.
Why similar: RPG 50.1%, Action RPG 26.9%, Fantasy 9%, Adventure 5%, Action 4.4%
- #39 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
73% matchVery Positive88% of 13,004 reviews
Dev: Big Huge GamesPub: 38 Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.
Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Action RPG 21.6%, Fantasy 14.4%, Action 6.4%, Third Person 5.7%
- #40 CrossCode
70% matchVery Positive93% of 18,217 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.5 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: Action RPG 38.3%, RPG 26.1%, JRPG 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Anime 5.9%
- #41 Distortions
73% matchMixed59% of 215 reviews2018
Dev: Among Giants
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Adventure 20.8%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Action 12.6%
- #42 Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection
71% matchVery Positive93% of 751 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In a world where magic and technology exist side by side, vampire princess Alwen must reclaim her ancestral castle and her magic alongside her unlikely ally, treasure hunter Ragna Valentine. They may make for an odd pair, but when they combine their talents, the sky’s the limit!
Why similar: RPG 47.2%, JRPG 17.2%, Action 15.7%, Action RPG 10.6%, Anime 9.2%
- #43 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
71% matchVery Positive94% of 2,287 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: RPG 26.8%, JRPG 26.7%, Anime 11.2%, Fantasy 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #44 Legend of Mysteria RPG
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 932 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 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: RPG 40.4%, Anime 26.7%, JRPG 11%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 7%
- #45 STAR OCEAN™ - THE LAST HOPE -™ 4K & Full HD Remaster
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,702 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the galaxy on your quest, make allies and enemies among the alien races you encounter, and uncover a danger so great that it threatens all of creation.
Why similar: RPG 44.1%, JRPG 25.1%, Action 11.6%, Anime 11.3%, Action RPG 6.6%
- #46 Tales of ARISE
66% matchVery Positive87% of 36,568 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: RPG 22.5%, JRPG 22.1%, Action RPG 18.7%, Anime 12.3%, Fantasy 8%
- #47 Bellatia
72% matchMostly Negative40% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: GanitaniPub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bellatia is a hack 'n' slash action role-playing game about warriors fighting over the ultimate godly weapon called the 'Bellatia' in the land of Aslan.
Why similar: RPG 58.5%, Adventure 18.9%, Action 18.2%, Anime 4.5%
- #48 Dread Trials
66% matchVery Positive84% of 163 reviews2026
Dev: Hitbear Studio
Windows
A century of war between two great kingdoms has bled the lands dry of men. Conscripted to fight, they have all but perished on the battlefield.Now, with no one left to defend their homes, the women must take up arms and carry on the fight...
Why similar: RPG 28.7%, JRPG 18%, Action RPG 16.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 8.1%
- #49 Tales of Symphonia
69% matchVery Positive85% of 5,160 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.
Why similar: JRPG 26.6%, RPG 22.7%, Action RPG 14.3%, Classic 12.4% ★, Anime 9.3%
- #50 Trials of Mana
67% matchVery Positive91% of 5,721 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Why similar: RPG 51.1%, JRPG 15%, Action RPG 13.2%, Anime 6.5%, Fantasy 3.9%
- #51 STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
69% matchVery Positive91% of 33,719 reviews2009
Dev: BioWarePub: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
Why similar: RPG 50.7%, Classic 26.2% ★, Adventure 6.3%, Third Person 4.9%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #52 Bastion
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 38,099 reviews2011
Dev: Supergiant Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Why similar: RPG 40%, Action RPG 24.6%, Action 15.7%, Adventure 9%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #53 Venetica - Gold Edition
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 779 reviews2015
Dev: Deck13
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a fantastical Venice, The Corpus are deceived by a cunning necromancer. Transformed into an undead fiend, the conniving imposter is hell-bent on destroying the reinstated Death and the council of Corpus. Only Scarlett, the daughter of Death, can stand in his way.
Why similar: RPG 44.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 11%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #54 Xanadu Next
68% matchVery Positive92% of 910 reviews2016
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul.
Why similar: RPG 41.8%, Action RPG 25.5%, JRPG 16.4%, Action 10.6%, Anime 4.7%
- #55 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 271,780 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.4 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 30.7%, JRPG 24.2%, Fantasy 16%, Action RPG 16%, Adventure 7.2%
- #56 Blade of Darkness
66% matchVery Positive90% of 2,535 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Action RPG 25.1%, Action 12.3%, Fantasy 10.7%, Third Person 9.8%
- #57 Shining Resonance Refrain
69% matchMixed69% of 1,364 reviews2018
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.
Why similar: RPG 28.5%, JRPG 22.8%, Action RPG 17.7%, Anime 11.8%, Adventure 8.5%
- #58 Shattered Divinities
62% matchVery Positive94% of 733 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 33.8%, Adventure 18.4%, Action RPG 17.8%, Action 12.1%, Fantasy 10.5%
- #59 Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
70% matchMixed59% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets
Why similar: RPG 59.8%, Action RPG 20.5%, Fantasy 12.4%, Adventure 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%