- #1 幻想异乡曲 Butterfly~Rin
97% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Red.SoulPub: 冷笑黑妖
Windows
The game takes place in the mystic oriental land of Gensokyo, as usual. Today Reimu Hakurei also sat in her chair and enjoying the cherry blossoms with a cup of tea.Along with the investigation of the journeyThings are getting more and more troublesome.Who is the blue figure?This is.....!!!!
Why similar: RPGMaker 41.4% ★, Faith 37.5% ★, RPG 13.2%, Adventure 4.4%, Indie 3.5%
- #2 Jesus Christ: A Gospel Visual Novel
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sojourner. Game
Windows
Step into the age of the Gospels and witness the teachings, miracles, and redemption of Jesus Christ. This visual novel, centered on biblical stories, presents a journey of sacrifice and hope through dialogue and chapter-based storytelling.
Why similar: Faith 56.1% ★, Historical 14.2%, Story Rich 8.6%, Emotional 6.5%, RPG 5.2%
- #3 Arvale
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 120 reviews2015
Dev: Jaybot7Pub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Legends say he saved the world. Too bad he doesn't remember, because to save it again, Duncan must retrieve his memories, in this exciting 20-hour RPG full of quests and hilarious dialogues!
Why similar: RPGMaker 57.4% ★, RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Indie 5.5%, Casual 5.2%
- #4 东方封天境
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 梦色之乡
Windows
幻想乡又迎来了新的异变,黑暗之中的怪物爪牙悄然袭向平静生活中的人们……直到那一天,境界分割了整个幻想乡。“我要狠狠痛扁异变的始作俑者口牙!!”在放出狠话后,城管开始了她的执法之旅,并与友人在裂变的幻想乡中逐渐接近异变的真相。交流群736680505
Why similar: Faith 75.2% ★, Adventure 9.3%, RPG 7.8%, Casual 4.4%, Indie 2.4%
- #5 Patchouli's Adventure In Doll's House
93% matchPositive100% of 49 reviews2024
Dev: 錯落交織 Interweave
Windows
Let's unravel the mysteries of the Doll's House with witch Patchouli! Embark on an adventure in the mysterious and beautiful doll's House, find items, solve puzzles, and find the whereabouts of her beautiful lover - Alice. Experience a relaxed and fun story, and discover the secrets of the witches.
Why similar: Faith 64.3% ★, RPGMaker 18.4% ★, Exploration 5.1%, Puzzle 4.7%, Adventure 3.6%
- #6 Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant
94% matchMixed63% of 1,063 reviews2015
Dev: Back To Basics Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Terra Incognita is a classic role playing game. The world of Terra is slowly falling into chaos. A great war is coming and It's time to take up arms against a corrupt royal family. You must travel across this huge world and unite the nations of Terra, recruiting comrades along the way.
Why similar: RPGMaker 61.7% ★, RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, JRPG 7.4%, Adventure 6.1%
- #7 Moonchild
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 162 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
What kind of danger can a mother face to rescue her child? Moonchild is a unique and enthralling 16-bit style RPG adventure featuring 9 amazing characters, plenty of sidequests and countless items and spells.
Why similar: RPGMaker 60.5% ★, RPG 13%, Story Rich 7.3%, Adventure 4.3%, Exploration 4.2%
- #8 Time of the Moon
92% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Dawnfox
Windows
"Time of the Moon," the land where only the moon exists and the stars shine on the world. Discover for yourself the mysterious events that unfold in a fairytale-like, beautiful world.
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.7% ★, RPG 14.2%, Emotional 13.1%, Adventure 7%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #9 Epic Quest of the 4 Crystals
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 164 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 67.2% ★, RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 6%, Adventure 5.4%, Indie 4.6%
- #10 Fated Souls
91% matchMixed55% of 82 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore magical lands and discover your inner self in this exciting 16-bit style RPG from the same team that made Vagrant Hearts and Ashes of Immortality and featuring up to 20-30 hours of playtime.
Why similar: RPGMaker 57.5% ★, RPG 15.7%, JRPG 7.1%, Indie 5.9%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #11 Legends of Iskaria: Days of Thieves
90% matchPositive81% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: Ludovic Lafferayrie
Windows
Legends of Iskaria is a 2D RPG which claims to be non-linear and immersive. The game is mainly focus on story-telling, dialogs and exploration. Built with love for 16bits graphics, it takes up some components of classic RPGs while playing with genre codes.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.7% ★, RPG 16.7%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 9.1%, Indie 4.4%
- #12 Midnight's Blessing
89% matchMixed55% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sidni Larkhearst lived a simple life, delivering messages for her village, until her home is attacked by vampires one night. To her horror, Sidni learns that Dracula, the most feared vampire of all time is hunting her. But why? Find out in this exciting 16-bit RPG from the "Valiant" team.
Why similar: RPGMaker 62.2% ★, RPG 13.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Casual 5.6%, Adventure 5.6%
- #13 Vagrant Hearts 2
89% matchMixed58% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The heroes are back! This is the direct sequel to the 16-bit style RPG hit "Vagrant Hearts"! Find out what happens to Scarllet and her friends in this exciting adventure full of twists and epicness.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58% ★, RPG 16.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Story Rich 7.1%, Indie 6.3%
- #14 Last Heroes
88% matchMixed69% of 127 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Enjoy another classic 16-bit RPG from Warfare Studios of Vagrant Hearts, Ashes of Immortality and Valiant fame, and embark on a quest with Viktor as he makes new friends, experiences dreams, and discovers his destiny.
Why similar: RPGMaker 66.8% ★, RPG 13.8%, Adventure 7.3%, Casual 6.8%, Indie 5.3%
- #15 The Serpent & The Seed
83% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Discipleship Tech
Windows · Mac
A poetic narrative adventure retelling the greatest story in history - from the Garden of Eden to the end of the world - through stunning hand-drawn art, atmospheric puzzles, and a haunting original soundtrack.
Why similar: Faith 62.8% ★, Emotional 11.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Atmospheric 3.4%
- #16 Arevan
87% matchMixed48% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Overcloud9Pub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Arevan is an adventure RPG with an original storyline, enjoyable features and interesting game play. Travel with Maurean as he makes his way through challenging puzzles, gut-wrenching monsters, and intriguing side quests.
Why similar: RPGMaker 59.7% ★, RPG 17.7%, Indie 6.5%, Casual 5.9%, Adventure 5.9%
- #17 Watson's Watch
86% matchMixed71% of 14 reviews2016
Dev: Retro Warp Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A story driven game where the player assumes the role of a detective thrust into the middle of a series of disappearances on his relaxing vacation. Not only is the city of Watson’s Watch shrouded in mystery but so is our fearless detective. Unravel the story while dialogue interactions lead to its conclusion
Why similar: RPGMaker 61.8% ★, RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 10.2%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 5.9%
- #18 The Albino Hunter (Original)
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 340 reviews2015
Dev: Cherry Co. Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Kalymn Nox is the Albino Hunter; even his pretentious and slightly racist title can keep him from waking up broke after a night of drinking.
Why similar: RPGMaker 59.4% ★, RPG 16%, JRPG 9.3%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 5.7%
- #19 The Scarlet Capital 绯红之都
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 飞羽工作室
Windows
《绯红之都》是一款像素风角色扮演类游戏,通关游戏时长在15到20小时左右。游戏中可以学习到6个系的30个魔法以及每个角色特有的个人技,在这广袤的艾蕾赛亚大陆上体验剑与魔法的传奇吧!
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.5% ★, RPG 15.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, JRPG 10.4%, Indie 4.8%
- #20 OH! RPG!
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 397 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Heroes always win! But what happens to those who don't? Play as unique and colorful characters as the world comes to an end after our heroes' utter defeat.
Why similar: RPGMaker 70.5% ★, RPG 11.1%, JRPG 5.8%, Adventure 4.6%, Casual 4.3%
- #21 Id Echoes
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bigraine
Windows
Id Echoes is an RPGMaker horror game where you have removed your own memories for a purpose now unknown to you. You will journey through a tormented landscape of strange rules, in what might be possibly Hell. You will find people, things that used to be people and what was never human to begin with.
Why similar: RPGMaker 49.3% ★, Faith 34.8% ★, Story Rich 7.9%, Adventure 3.8%, Pixel Graphics 1.6%
- #22 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,214 reviews2018
Dev: YUMMI StudioPub: 迷糊的安安
Windows
A girl, draped in mystery and chased by an evil fate, escapes from a frozen land. Now, a year later, with her memory gradually returning, she is forced to make an important decision.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.9% ★, RPG 13%, Story Rich 11.6%, Casual 4.4%, Indie 4%
- #23 The Tale of a Common Man
82% matchVery Positive95% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Undefeated's devs are back with a bigger, better tale of a man seeking revenge for the cruel murders of his wife and son. Can Jerrat achieve his aim without ceasing to be the man his wife loved? Find out in this great 16-bit style RPG, where the tale of a common man intertwines with the destiny of a nation.
Why similar: RPGMaker 69.9% ★, RPG 12.2%, Casual 5.7%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 4.6%
- #24 許願ReadyGo!
78% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: 第一點心
Windows
“Wish Ready GO!” is a game combines visual novel, simulation and role-playing. In the game, players will role as an goddess candidate, who need to pass the final exam to be a real goddess. Make your choices carefully, and help the heroine to finish her tasks!
Why similar: Faith 43% ★, Dynamic Narration 34.5% ★, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 7%, 2D 2%
- #25 Undefeated
81% matchVery Positive81% of 182 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
16-bit RPG magic is back! Can you stop the Wastelands from spreading and overtaking the world? Play as Marcus, Bastien and Fela, 3 army conscripts with little liking for their new life, yet who find themselves engulfed in a mystery that could very well cause the demise of their nation.
Why similar: RPGMaker 56.4% ★, RPG 11.6%, JRPG 8.8%, Story Rich 6.4%, Indie 4.4%
- #26 Ashes of Immortality II
82% matchMixed47% of 57 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A whole new side to the Ashes of Immortality saga! Defeat your enemies and complete sidequests in this compelling 16-bit saga inspired by Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
Why similar: RPGMaker 62.8% ★, RPG 16.8%, Casual 7.4%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 5.6%
- #27 Victim of Xen
80% matchMixed60% of 445 reviews2014
Dev: Barnes
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Follow Will as he becomes a victim of circumstance, after the frivolous royal witch turns him into a girl.
Why similar: RPGMaker 81.1% ★, RPG 10.7%, Adventure 3.6%, Casual 3.4%, Indie 1.2%
- #28 A Princess' Tale
79% matchMixed58% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
What happens when the fate of the world falls into the hands of the most irresponsible bubblehead to ever trip over royal birth? Play this 16-bit style old-school RPG and find out!
Why similar: RPGMaker 60.7% ★, RPG 15.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Casual 8.4%, Indie 6.3%
- #29 Last Heroes 2
79% matchMixed69% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find out what is ahead for Amelia and Roland, as they are headed to Odaro continent, in this new entry in the hit RPG series Last Heroes!
Why similar: RPGMaker 60.7% ★, RPG 16.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Casual 7.5%, Indie 6.5%
- #30 Wind Child
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Valkyria Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Five souls, brought together in a simple rescue mission, come to learn that they are more connected than they had believed. Classic RPG goodness and intriguing storyline with this RPG from Valkyria Studios.
Why similar: RPGMaker 66.3% ★, RPG 14.4%, Adventure 7.4%, Casual 6.5%, Indie 5.4%
- #31 Cubicle Quest
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 726 reviews2015
Dev: Ian IsaroPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cubicle Quest is a game about how life can suck. Dead end jobs, repetitive obligations, irritating coworkers... Cubicle Quest takes all of those things and turns them into enemies you can fight in an old-school RPG.
Why similar: RPGMaker 60.3% ★, RPG 16.4%, JRPG 6.5%, Story Rich 5.8%, Indie 4.5%
- #32 Labyronia RPG
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,414 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 71.9% ★, RPG 14.4%, Adventure 4.3%, JRPG 3%, Story Rich 2.4%
- #33 Vidar
76% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: Razbury Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In the middle of a blizzard, a community's remaining citizens are forced to confront their impending deaths. Every night, a villager is killed, and the survivors are forced to alter their course in response. Every game creates a new, randomized story just for you.
Why similar: RPGMaker 63.1% ★, RPG 16.3%, Adventure 8.9%, Indie 7%, Puzzle 4.6%
- #34 秘封旅行 ~ Secret Sealing Travel
73% matchVery Positive100% of 246 reviews2020
Dev: 鸽屋谷
Windows
秘封旅行是一款Touhou Project的同人桌宠休闲游戏。与桌面的两位秘封俱乐部少女互动,体验数值养成,在近未来京都的大地图上,尽情探索、打工、购物,来和秘封俱乐部一起享受每一天吧!
Why similar: Faith 70.7% ★, RPG 15%, Casual 7.8%, Indie 6.5%
- #35 Project "Fire"
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 112 reviews2016
Dev: Distant AlliancePub: ElvenNeko
Windows
Welcome to "Project Fire" - free adventure\role-playing game! This game is for the people who love good stories, fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk universes, and tactical combat in jrpg style. And yes, it's free for everyone, and let no one be left behind!
Why similar: RPGMaker 70.7% ★, RPG 15.6%, Adventure 8.2%, Indie 5.5%
- #36 Last Dream
74% matchVery Positive83% of 525 reviews2014
Dev: White Giant RPG Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Last Dream incorporates the best features of classic RPGs: replayability and complete immersion into a vast world, rich with detail.
Why similar: RPGMaker 70.2% ★, RPG 14.8%, JRPG 7.5%, Indie 4.2%, Puzzle 2%
- #37 Tales of the Black Forest
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,465 reviews2019
Dev: 拾英工作室
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 61.3% ★, RPG 10%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 4.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #38 Shining Plume
75% matchMixed60% of 80 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Shining Plume is a tale filled with adventure, joy, sorrow, friendship and love, from Warfare Studios (Vagrant Hearts, Valiant: Resurrection).
Why similar: RPGMaker 69.9% ★, RPG 12.4%, Casual 6.6%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 4.8%
- #39 Last Heroes 3
75% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Enjoy another classic 16-bit RPG from Warfare Studios of Vagrant Hearts, Ashes of Immortality and Valiant fame, and embark on a quest with Amelia and Roland as they make new friends, experience dreams, and discover their destiny.
Why similar: RPGMaker 75.8% ★, RPG 9.7%, Adventure 5.4%, Casual 5%, Indie 4.1%
- #40 Kedemara - The Orphan's Ballad
73% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: Ancient Earth GamesPub: Self-Published
Windows
The story details the comedic and inspiring tale of a girl trying to recall her past, all the while trudging forward with the help of her ragtag, whimsical friends. With the simple intent to find out who her parents are, Deirdre will unknowingly dismantle the largest conspiracy of her era.
Why similar: RPGMaker 56% ★, RPG 15.7%, Casual 7.7%, Adventure 7.7%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #41 Vagrant Hearts
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 134 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Enjoy pure 16-bit RPG goodness! Scarllet and Beatrice are two close sisters. One of them has the gift of healing, the more she knows about her gift the more she realizes how big her responsibility is. Features party splitting, beautiful artworks and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPGMaker 59.6% ★, RPG 14.2%, JRPG 5.6%, Adventure 5.5%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #42 Memories of a Vagabond
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,252 reviews2014
Dev: Darkelite Studio IncPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
You play as a young mercenary and travel from soul to soul to avenge your fiance and her family. While finding a way to change the flow of past events, you will encounter many obstacles and meet new allies. Will you be brave enough?
Why similar: RPGMaker 64.8% ★, RPG 21.2%, Adventure 5.2%, Indie 4.6%, JRPG 4.2%
- #43 东方试闻广纪 ~ Perfect Memento of Touhou Question
70% matchVery Positive94% of 885 reviews2018
Dev: Bawu Team
Windows
You will face Hundreds of Touhou rumours of it's origin setting, Some of them are right, Others are totally lies. Do your best to judge them as Right or Wrong.
Why similar: Faith 80.2% ★, Casual 13.6%, Indie 6.2%
- #44 Tales Across Time
72% matchVery Positive83% of 80 reviews2016
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 56.9% ★, RPG 14.7%, Adventure 6.9%, Story Rich 6.2%, JRPG 5.5%
- #45 Beyond Reality
71% matchVery Positive81% of 185 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 74.7% ★, RPG 10.9%, Casual 5.4%, Adventure 5%, Indie 3.9%
- #46 Tales of Nebezem: Elemental Link
71% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2018
Dev: GrayTower
Windows · Mac · Linux
Charming, story-driven adventure game set in a magical world, with many interesting characters and lots of puzzles.
Why similar: RPGMaker 64.9% ★, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Indie 8.1%, Puzzle 5.4%
- #47 Valiant: Resurrection
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Explore the lands of Sirenus Bay, God’s Garden, Whitebleak, Fort Ember, God Snare, and the mysterious Immortal’s Abyss. Are you brave enough for this adventure?
Why similar: RPGMaker 59.2% ★, RPG 16%, Story Rich 10.4%, Indie 5.9%, Adventure 4.3%
- #48 Judgement Angel
66% matchPositive94% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: HwadonPub: Gustav
Windows
하늘의 명령에 따라 인간 세계로 내려온 천사. 오늘, 이 몰락한 도시에서 세 차례의 심판이 이뤄질 예정입니다. 당신이 믿는 ‘정의’가 끝까지 이뤄질 수 있기를.
Why similar: RPGMaker 61.9% ★, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 12.5%, 2D 4.1%, Indie 3.2%
- #49 - Arcane Raise -
71% matchMixed61% of 1,390 reviews2017
Dev: Arcane RaisePub: WAX Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Arcane Raise is a role-playing video game franchise, wherein a group of resurrected hunters known as Shades, fight alongside humans against monsters in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by an infestation. Do you have what it takes to survive this hostile land?
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.8% ★, RPG 13.8%, Adventure 9.7%, JRPG 8.8%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #50 Black Moon 黑月
69% matchVery Positive90% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: 理想乡开拓者
Windows
A suspense puzzle game that explores scenes, collects objects, solves puzzles, and cracks well-designed organ puzzles. There are different endings depending on the player's choice of branch.
Why similar: RPGMaker 51.9% ★, RPG 18.2%, Casual 9.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 7.3%
- #51 Bleeding Knife
70% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Abdulla Hassan Al-Farsi
Windows
Bleeding Knife is a classic horror game based on exploration, puzzle solving and story-telling. You will have to search for items and pick the right choices to be able to make it to the end of the game.
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.4% ★, RPG 18.3%, Adventure 9.6%, Casual 9.3%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #52 Above & Below
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Marcus Delekta
Windows
A semi-open world, story-driven RPG about how a search for one girl’s lost memory becomes a desperate struggle to defy prophetic destiny and uncover how the after-effects of a thousands-year-old war reshaped the fates of two intertwined worlds.
Why similar: RPGMaker 66.5% ★, RPG 17.7%, Adventure 8.6%, Indie 7.1%
- #53 Quirky Crystal RPG
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Brewsterland Studios
Windows
A short magickal RPG where you try to protect dragon's crystals. It also features a fun combat system where effects spontaneously occur based on your equipment set-up.
Why similar: RPGMaker 55.5% ★, RPG 15.9%, Casual 7.8%, Adventure 7.3%, JRPG 7.1%
- #54 Vestal
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tegelsteg
Windows
Vestal is a hand-drawn turn-based rpg with a narrative and artistic focus, set in the rural north of Sweden. You play as Elodie, following her father Karl in his work as a doctor and fallen angel aiding the other fallen of the north. Explore the world, talk to the locals, help them heal.
Why similar: Faith 69% ★, Story Rich 10.8%, RPG 8.5%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Exploration 3.4%
- #55 Dream Rose
67% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2019
Dev: SupremePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
In a world made up of flowers and dreaming worlds, you were born as someone's helper.
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.3% ★, Emotional 15.6%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 7.5%, Adventure 6.2%
- #56 Substitute Priest
64% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: JannePub: Jokerngesund
Windows · Mac
Welcome to [REDACTED], our lovely village. Get acquainted with our community, pray for a bit, and let's go. Meet our newly acquired priest and get rid of your sins as quickly as possible. PS: We advise you not to stay outside buildings after 9:00 p.m.
Why similar: Faith 45.9% ★, Dynamic Narration 41.4% ★, Atmospheric 5.1%, Adventure 4.4%, Indie 3%
- #57 Wanda - A Beautiful Apocalypse
69% matchMixed58% of 190 reviews2016
Dev: Kodots Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Wanda is a minimalist story-rich puzzle about two robotic lifeforms finding happiness, companionship and hope in a lonely post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: RPGMaker 51.6% ★, Story Rich 10.3%, Casual 9.9%, RPG 8.3%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #58 Forgotten Realm RPG
68% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Triyo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey to rescue your future wife in this not-so-epic RPG. Discover what fate has in store for you and your friends.
Why similar: RPGMaker 66.8% ★, RPG 17.8%, Adventure 8.6%, Indie 6.8%
- #59 Hoven the Sages Spinel
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 30 reviews2015
Dev: Bradley ElamPub: Hoven Indies
Windows
Welcome to the world of Hoven! Join Bradley and his friends on an adventure that transforms into an epic quest! Traverse dangerous dungeons and battle fearsome foes. Discover the truth about who you are and what you have to do to save the world from the evil sage, Maluma!
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- #60 Odyssey RPG
63% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Entertainment Software International
Windows
A JRPG where you play as Ulysses. After the victory in Troy, you must face the arduous journey home. This will make your commute sound like child's play
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