Games Like Sweet Lily Dreams

Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. Sadly, dreams must end... But not today. Melrose is about to meet her godmother and discover that the land in her dreams is real and in trouble.

Why similar: RPGMaker 25.1% ★, Turn-Based 20.7%, JRPG 18.5%, RPG 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RPGMaker adventure that mirrors the charming aesthetic and turn-based combat style of the seed game.

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 32.8% ★, JRPG 14.9%, RPG 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Anime 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A standout RPGMaker game that features a unique combat system and a compelling journey led by a female protagonist.

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 27.6% ★, Turn-Based 17%, JRPG 12.6%, RPG 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same fantasy-adventure spirit and classic RPGMaker charm found in Sweet Lily Dreams.

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: Turn-Based 20%, JRPG 16.5%, RPGMaker 15.7% ★, Female Protagonist 9.9%, RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This high-quality RPGMaker title offers a polished exploration experience with a strong female lead and engaging turn-based mechanics.

Last Dream incorporates the best features of classic RPGs: replayability and complete immersion into a vast world, rich with detail.

Why similar: RPGMaker 48.1% ★, RPG 17.8%, JRPG 14.5%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a traditional JRPG experience built on the RPGMaker engine, perfect for fans of the genre's golden era.

Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

Why similar: Anime 22.1%, RPG 22%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Puzzle 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a striking pixel-art style and a psychological, dark atmosphere that resonates with the seed game's tone.

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 38.8% ★, RPG 14.4%, JRPG 12.7%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Anime 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the anime-inspired art style and classic turn-based RPG structure that defines the seed game.

Labyrinthine Dreams is a short puzzle game about overcoming the scars of the past and following the right path, even in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Why similar: RPGMaker 57.6% ★, Adventure 15%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Indie 11.2%, Puzzle 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the dream-themed narrative and female-led adventure style of the seed game.

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: RPGMaker 31.6% ★, Turn-Based 15.5%, RPG 10.5%, Party-Based RPG 10.1%, JRPG 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological RPG that masterfully uses a dream-world setting to explore dark, emotional themes.

Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.

Why similar: RPGMaker 31.9% ★, JRPG 16.6%, Party-Based RPG 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, RPG 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A character-focused RPGMaker title that emphasizes narrative and a female protagonist in a confined, mysterious setting.

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: RPGMaker 38% ★, Female Protagonist 15.3%, RPG 13.5%, Anime 10.8%, Puzzle 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPGMaker horror-adventure that excels at creating a surreal, dream-like atmosphere.

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

Why similar: RPGMaker 57% ★, Anime 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Puzzle 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the dark, gothic interior of a dream-like world through the classic RPGMaker lens.

HorrorVale: A grand Spooktacular adventure about a girl, her dog, and her long journey to save him in a strange and horrifying Underworld.

Why similar: RPGMaker 49.6% ★, RPG 29.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker game that leans into the darker, spooky elements of fantasy exploration.

Hoping to hit a big payday and pull herself from a life of poverty, Lisa heads to a town with a rumored demonic artifact. But upon arriving, she quickly realizes she has gotten herself into a dangerous situation.

Why similar: JRPG 21.7%, RPG 16.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Crafting 12.3%, Anime 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker adventure that highlights a female protagonist in a fantasy world.

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: Turn-Based 18.8%, JRPG 15%, Party-Based RPG 14.2%, RPGMaker 13.8% ★, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPGMaker game that focuses on exploration and turn-based combat with a female lead.

A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.

Why similar: RPGMaker 62.3% ★, RPG 8.2%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Anime 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric adventure that relies on puzzle-solving and narrative discovery within a mysterious, shifting environment.

In a world filled with yōkai, a surging dark power has overshadowed a Japanese town. A group of 2 developers have produced a Japanese pixel adventure game to tell a tale that dates back to the Heisei era...In the name of dreams and passion.

Why similar: RPGMaker 47% ★, RPG 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Anime 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, pixel-art RPGMaker game that focuses on mystery and atmospheric storytelling.

A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

Why similar: RPGMaker 29.9% ★, JRPG 20.1%, RPG 9.9%, Anime 9.2%, Fantasy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-driven RPGMaker game that features a whimsical world hiding a poignant, mature narrative.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: RPGMaker 42.6% ★, Puzzle 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, RPG 9.1%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative adventure that creates a surreal, dream-like bond between the player and the protagonist.

This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

Why similar: RPGMaker 58.4% ★, Female Protagonist 15%, Indie 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal dream-exploration game that heavily influenced the genre of dream-themed RPGMaker titles.

Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape!

Why similar: RPGMaker 53.6% ★, Anime 11%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Adventure 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-tinged RPGMaker adventure that emphasizes exploration and a dark, unsettling atmosphere.

Lucid Dream is the story of little Lucy, who goes on an adventure into the world of dreams with the mission to save her mother.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.1%, Puzzle 15.6%, Adventure 14.8%, Indie 12.3%, 2D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that dives deep into the surreal and dark nature of dreams.

“I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.” -- One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.

Why similar: RPGMaker 43.1% ★, RPG 19.7%, JRPG 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and iconic RPGMaker game that pushes the boundaries of the dream-like, abstract fantasy genre.

Two doctors traverse backwards through a dying man's memories to fulfill his last wish. This is To the Moon's standalone sequel, but can also be played first.

Why similar: RPGMaker 31.6% ★, JRPG 18.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, RPG 11.5%, Retro 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-focused RPGMaker experience that explores the complexities of memory and dreams.

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 62.6% ★, RPG 20.4%, Indie 7%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, Female Protagonist 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more grounded, it utilizes the RPGMaker engine to deliver a deeply personal and narrative-heavy journey.

This is the story of a young girl and her magical adventure.

Why similar: RPG 27.8%, JRPG 19.8%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Anime 11%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, fantasy-themed RPG that focuses on exploration and lighthearted adventure.

Thoughts and expectations ARPG

Why similar: RPGMaker 36% ★, Anime 17.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, RPG 12.5%, JRPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming RPGMaker title that features a female protagonist on a quest through a fantasy world.

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: RPGMaker 41% ★, Anime 14.9%, RPG 11.1%, JRPG 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPGMaker game featuring a female protagonist and mature fantasy themes.

What dreams are made of is the stuff of nightmares in this new point-and-click adventure. Delve deep into realms both fantastical and terrifying, and use the power of lucid dreaming to solve puzzles, explore, and contend with eerie adversaries in your search for the brother you thought had died.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.7%, RPG 27%, Puzzle 14.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Your bestie seems to be hiding something. There's something about your world that seems odd as well, like it has...secrets. Dive into the Cthulhu Mythos universe of this horror game and witness a "friendship" that rewrites the world.

Why similar: RPGMaker 60.2% ★, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Anime 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: An RPGMaker title that explores dark, Lovecraftian themes with a female lead at the center.

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 35.8%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, RPG 18.4%, Anime 9.6%, 2D 3.9%

Cradle of Nightmares: Flowers for You is an ATB turn-based game based on combat adventures made by RPGMaker. Players will take on the role of a high school student named Yue Qing, who will fall into the dark and gloomy "second world" and embark on a journey to end the filthy fate of mankind.

Why similar: JRPG 37.1%, RPG 29.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Anime 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 5%

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

Why similar: RPGMaker 49.1% ★, RPG 16.8%, JRPG 12.5%, Indie 6.3%, Turn-Based 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique, clay-mation aesthetic and surreal world-building offer a distinct take on the RPGMaker genre.

Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.6%, Retro 22.8%, Adventure 17.2%, Anime 15.4%, Indie 10.2%

Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.

Why similar: JRPG 27%, Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Anime 12.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, RPG 10%

Syrup the Candy Alchemist is looking to expand the variety of delicious candies offered at her store, Atelier Sweets! Travel around the world with friends, collecting rare ingredients and battling adorable monsters along the way.

Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Crafting 19.3%, RPG 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Anime 7.1%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 52.3%, Anime 13.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 7.4%

One day in the dream, some one showed up and claimed there is a dream called paradise. From that day, dream demons that can suck human memory and spirit increased. In order to make everything return to its original state, Yoru, who awakened as a demon hunter, decided to challenge the initiator.

Why similar: RPGMaker 26.3% ★, RPG 17.9%, JRPG 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13%, Adventure 8.7%

Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!

Why similar: Anime 44%, Female Protagonist 27.4%, Action 8.3%, Indie 8%, JRPG 7.8%

A horror game about a needy female ghost. A trio of close-knit occult club girls gather late at night to enjoy telling ghost stories. Little do they know that Miss Choker, a ghost that targets girls, is just dying to appear...

Why similar: RPGMaker 56.5% ★, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Anime 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Adventure 4%

When the city of Mangetsu is under attack, it's up to Yatsuha and her new allies to drive back the nightmares and save the city!

Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, RPGMaker 25% ★, RPG 24.1%, Anime 13.5%, Female Protagonist 4.4%

99 Spirits is an RPG/Puzzle game that revolves around the popular Japanese folklore of Tsukumogami, everyday objects coming alive on their 100th birthday.

Why similar: JRPG 24%, RPG 18%, Anime 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Fantasy 7.3%

Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!

Why similar: JRPG 24.1%, Party-Based RPG 22%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, RPG 13.7%, Crafting 10%

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 25.6%, RPGMaker 21.6% ★, RPG 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Party-Based RPG 10.9%

"JOR: Dawn Dew" is a 2D turn-based game with a box-like map. In the game, act "Dew" to adventure. On adventure, collect and freely choose your way of fighting. As the exploration progresses, deter the threat of the black beast tide, and finally defeat the monstrous malice.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.5%, RPG 25.4%, Fantasy 17.3%, Anime 10%, Cartoony 7.1%

One day, mysterious sheep began to appear in Hitsuji-chan's house! And strange things happen around everyone in the city... When you dream, you can enter the dream dungeon. Let's capture the dream dungeon and solve the mysterious phenomenon!

Why similar: JRPG 29.1%, RPG 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 12.3%, Fantasy 6.2%

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 25.7% ★, JRPG 18.9%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, RPG 8.8%

This is a journey without return When you wake up... In the strange space, the bronze gate that eats people, the strange rules of the game, and the ever-changing nightmare world appear in front of you Everything starts from here

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.3%, JRPG 26%, RPG 23.5%, Adventure 9.4%, RPGMaker 5.5% ★

Around a game called《Lolita Expedition》, it tells the story of playing in dreams and the incredible things that all kinds of players encounter here. It seems that dreams are invading the real world. In order to uncover the truth of the event, we did our best to investigate……

Why similar: JRPG 37.6%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, RPG 17.2%, Anime 9.5%, Adventure 6.9%

Help reunite your missing friends and save your family from wild animals, mutants, inanimate objects, aliens and the undead!

Why similar: RPGMaker 33.5% ★, Turn-Based 14.7%, RPG 10.2%, JRPG 10%, Retro 7.3%

Welcome to a world in which dragons are born from the desires of mankind. Each dragon is bestowed with unique powers in accordance with the specific desires of their human familiar. One mysterious stranger travels the land, accompanied by a young dragon graced with the power of eating lies.

Why similar: RPGMaker 25.7% ★, Turn-Based 16.5%, JRPG 13.2%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

Why similar: Anime 24.3%, RPG 20.4%, Female Protagonist 17%, Puzzle 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom.

Why similar: RPGMaker 27.3% ★, JRPG 17.1%, Party-Based RPG 13.7%, RPG 9.5%, Turn-Based 8.9%

Delve into the enthralling world of Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum, the acclaimed RPG Maker gothic horror game that'll take you on a moving journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: RPG 20.7%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Anime 16.3%, Puzzle 10%, Adventure 8.5%

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 29.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, RPG 16.9%, Fantasy 7.2%, Retro 7.2%

A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, RPG 15.7%, Fantasy 15%, Puzzle 12.6%, Adventure 9.7%

Moolii’s Dreamland is a Bullet-hell game. Players will play as the little fox Moolii to fight against monsters in her dream. This game features whimsical level designs, monsters, and powerful bosses, along with combos of ammo skills and magical tricks. Help Moolii wake up from her nightmare!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Anime 22.1%, Cartoony 16.9%, Adventure 9.8%, 2D 6.4%

A turn-based RPG where you play as Lelie, a woman who uses the power of Dowsing to help people find things they've lost. One day however, Lelie's power gets her and her friend into a dangerous situation that they must work together to overcome.

Why similar: RPG 29.8%, Anime 17.1%, RPGMaker 16.4% ★, JRPG 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

On a rainy night, Xiaoyin disappears searching for the legendary “Miracle Grass.” Yixuan follows clues into a trap-filled cave where bodies, monsters, lies, and warmth intertwine. Multiple endings guide you through fairy tale and reality, revealing a fate woven from hope and loss.

Why similar: RPGMaker 34.2% ★, JRPG 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, RPG 10.6%, Anime 8.5%