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: Turn-Based 27%, JRPG 24%, RPG 13%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Fantasy 5.2%

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: JRPG 21.7%, RPG 18.3%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Anime 12%, Retro 6.9%

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

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 23.1%, JRPG 19%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, RPG 9.3%, Anime 7.8%

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.

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: Turn-Based 23%, JRPG 17.1%, RPG 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13%, Fantasy 5.8%

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

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

Why similar: RPG 34.2%, JRPG 28.1%, Turn-Based 22.8%, Indie 7.8%, Puzzle 4.3%

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.

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: Adventure 35.5%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Indie 26%, Puzzle 11.5%

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

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: RPG 20.7%, Anime 20.7%, Female Protagonist 16%, Puzzle 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

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

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: Turn-Based 21.4%, RPG 14.4%, Party-Based RPG 13.8%, JRPG 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

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

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: RPG 23.5%, JRPG 20.7%, Turn-Based 12.4%, Anime 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

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

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

Why similar: JRPG 23.7%, Party-Based RPG 19%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, RPG 15.2%, Fantasy 7.6%

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: Female Protagonist 22%, RPG 19.4%, Anime 15.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

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: Anime 27.8%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Adventure 8.1%

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

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: RPG 21.1%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Anime 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Puzzle 8.5%

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

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 22.9%, RPG 17.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Crafting 12.9%, Anime 12.7%

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 21.5%, JRPG 17.1%, Party-Based RPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 10%, RPG 8%

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

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: JRPG 27.6%, RPG 13.5%, Anime 12.5%, Fantasy 8.7%, Puzzle 8.5%

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: Puzzle 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Indie 10.7%

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

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: RPG 58.3%, Adventure 24.3%, Indie 17.4%

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

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 38.6%, Puzzle 15.2%, Adventure 14.3%, Indie 11.7%, 2D 6.2%

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

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: RPG 23.9%, Female Protagonist 19%, Anime 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Adventure 8.9%

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

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

Why similar: RPG 27.7%, JRPG 20%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Anime 11.1%, Adventure 11.1%

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

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: Anime 25%, RPG 18.6%, JRPG 16.5%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Turn-Based 7.2%

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

“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: RPG 32.7%, JRPG 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Story Rich 6.5%, Puzzle 6.1%

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

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.2%, Fantasy 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Indie 11.9%, Adventure 11.1%

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

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: JRPG 25.2%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, RPG 16.1%, Retro 11.3%, Adventure 7.5%

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: RPG 50.1%, Indie 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Story Rich 8.4%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

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

Thoughts and expectations ARPG

Why similar: Anime 26.9%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, RPG 19%, JRPG 15.9%, Fantasy 3.6%

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

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

Why similar: RPG 32.7%, JRPG 25.2%, Indie 12.1%, Turn-Based 9.1%, Atmospheric 5.4%

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

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 27.7%, RPG 25%, Puzzle 13.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

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: Female Protagonist 38.6%, Anime 19.1%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

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 35.9%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, RPG 18.4%, Anime 9.6%, 2D 3.9%

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: Anime 23.9%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Puzzle 9.1%

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

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 28%, Retro 21.6%, Adventure 16.3%, Anime 14.6%, Indie 9.5%

Cradle of Nightmare: Flowers to You is an adventure game featuring a turn-based ATB system. Step into the shoes of Yue Qing, an ordinary high schooler thrust into a world of darkness as an otherworldly force tears reality asunder. Navigate a ruined world and end the filth festering within humanity.

Why similar: JRPG 34.8%, RPG 27.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Anime 9.6%, Story Rich 6.5%

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 52.6%, Anime 13.7%, Atmospheric 8.6%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 7.3%

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%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Anime 12.1%, 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%, Crafting 18.9%, RPG 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Anime 6.8%

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 27.3%, Action 8.4%, JRPG 7.9%, Indie 7.9%

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 36%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, RPG 16.5%, Anime 9.2%, Adventure 6.6%

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 22.4%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Adventure 16.6%, Indie 12.4%, Fantasy 9.9%

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 24.1%, 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 23.5%, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, RPG 13.3%, Crafting 9.6%

Void of Lilly is an adventure in the world of the near future with JRPG elements and Bullet Hell battles! Help Ann to find her sister and uncover secrets of this world... Void of Lilly is coming on Steam for free!

Why similar: JRPG 22.5%, RPG 19.9%, Anime 14.1%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%

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 22.2%, Cartoony 16.9%, Adventure 9.9%, 2D 6.4%

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: Turn-Based 19%, JRPG 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 12.7%, RPG 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11%

Venture into Lovecraft’s legendary Dreamlands and join an epic struggle to save humanity. Master occult powers, unique weapons, and special combat abilities to vanquish powerful enemies. Explore, adventure, survive, and find a way to break the curse that threatens the waking world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 51.8%, Adventure 20.2%, Story Rich 9.8%, Action 9.7%, Singleplayer 8.5%

"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 27.2%, RPG 23.8%, Fantasy 16.3%, Anime 9.8%, Cartoony 6.6%

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 22.9%, RPG 19.2%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Puzzle 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

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 29.2%, RPG 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 12.3%, Fantasy 6.2%

Bygone Dreams is a high fantasy Action-Adventure set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.

Why similar: Crafting 25.6%, RPG 21.8%, Adventure 20.2%, Fantasy 17.7%, Action 5.9%

Guide Bunnygirl through a lab of malfunctioning robots in this RPG about self-care! Learn how to weaponize her emotions in combat and meet unhinged robots who seem to know more about her than she does. Can you protect Bunnygirl? And...who is she, anyway??

Why similar: Turn-Based 24.2%, JRPG 22.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, RPG 11.4%, Retro 8.1%

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: RPG 23.4%, JRPG 17.9%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Anime 9.9%

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: Female Protagonist 26%, RPG 23.7%, Puzzle 12.5%, Fantasy 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

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 23.4%, RPG 14.9%, Fantasy 14.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 9.3%

Escape the dark by navigating through nightmares made reality. Follow the light and find your way home as you are hounded by your worst fears.

Why similar: Adventure 61.7%, 2D 25%, Singleplayer 13.3%

An Adventure game with environmental puzzles. Veloria awakens from a nightmare in an abandoned orphanage. As childhood fears resurface, she must piece together fragmented memories and uncover a dark past. Explore, solve puzzles, and survive this twisted place to reach her true ending.

Why similar: JRPG 25%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, RPG 16.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Anime 10.1%

Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.

Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, RPG 17.3%, Fantasy 7.4%, Retro 7.4%