- #1 Epic Battle Fantasy 5
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,101 reviews2018
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!
Why similar: Turn-Based 36.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.7%, Funny 13.2%, RPG 10%, Fantasy 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of turn-based combat, humor, and deep character customization in a vibrant 2D world.
- #2 Soda Dungeon 2
96% matchVery Positive94% of 5,663 reviews2020
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 68.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.7%, Idler 19.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Strategy RPG 12.1%, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the addictive loop of dungeon crawling and incremental progression found in the seed game.
- #3 Knights of Pen and Paper 2
96% matchVery Positive87% of 2,860 reviews2015
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!
Why similar: Turn-Based 43.7%, RPG 24.7%, Strategy 7.9%, Fantasy 5.4%, Turn-Based Combat 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a humorous, turn-based RPG experience that emphasizes party management and strategic character building.
- #4 Cat Quest
95% matchVery Positive95% of 10,677 reviews2017
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!
Why similar: RPG 27.5%, Action RPG 25.4%, Funny 11.3%, Fantasy 9.1%, Indie 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a charming, action-oriented RPG experience with a focus on exploration and character progression.
- #5 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
94% matchVery Positive87% of 7,375 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 46.4%, RPG 21.6%, Turn-Based 19.3%, Fantasy 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished turn-based RPG experience with beautiful 2D art and satisfying dungeon-crawling mechanics.
- #6 Punch Club
94% matchVery Positive80% of 15,756 reviews2016
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Train hard, fight crocodiles and find love. Earn your place in the Punch Club ranks, and discover who brutally murdered your father, in this choose your own adventure boxing management tycoon.
Why similar: RPG 28.6%, Cartoony 26.6%, Funny 26.6%, 2D 11.6%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the same core loop of training, management, and fighting to progress your character's stats.
- #7 Swords and Sandals Classic Collection
93% matchVery Positive93% of 3,009 reviews2019
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
"Gladiator, gladiator, gladiator, Swords and Sandals, Gladiatorrrrr!"You grew up playing the legendary Swords and Sandals turn based combat game series. These games have been played over half a billion times. Swords and Sandals is nostalgia, Swords and Sandals is life.
Why similar: Turn-Based 29.8%, Turn-Based Combat 23.4%, Strategy RPG 10.6%, RPG 10%, Funny 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arena-based combat game that shares the same focus on turn-based dueling and stat training.
- #8 Dragon Cliff
92% matchVery Positive89% of 8,176 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 64.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Why similar: Idler 30.6%, RPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Turn-Based 11.6%, Strategy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An idle-heavy RPG that focuses on party management and gear progression in a similar tactical style.
- #9 Moonlighter
91% matchVery Positive81% of 23,893 reviews2018
Dev: Digital SunPub: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Why similar: Action RPG 42.7%, RPG 24%, Fantasy 14.9%, 2D 7.9%, Action 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines shop management with dungeon-crawling, mirroring the progression and upgrade-heavy feel of the seed game.
- #10 Quest Hunter
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,308 reviews2019
Dev: 2 Zombie Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Quest Hunter is an isometric action-RPG where your choice drives the story. Find tons of treasures and secrets, solve puzzles, equip your character, level up your skills and finish off enemy bosses. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!
Why similar: Character Customization 37.3%, Funny 15.7%, RPG 15.4%, Relaxing 14.1%, Fantasy 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that emphasizes exploration, character customization, and lighthearted storytelling.
- #11 Epic Battle Fantasy 4
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,324 reviews2014
Dev: Matt Roszak
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old 2D classics. You will battle through waves of cute enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. (Just updated to version 3!)
Why similar: Turn-Based 37.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Funny 12.3%, RPG 11.3%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct predecessor to the fifth entry that offers the same blend of turn-based strategy and comedic flair.
- #12 Monster Sanctuary
89% matchVery Positive91% of 12,643 reviews2020
Dev: moi rai gamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.3%, Turn-Based 27.7%, RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 10.2%, Strategy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines monster-collecting with deep turn-based combat and team-building mechanics.
- #13 Swag and Sorcery
90% matchMixed54% of 3,253 reviews2019
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Grind for resources, manage your own fantasy village, create and equip your heroes and send them to collect swag in Swag and Sorcery - a new streamlined RPG from the creators of Punch Club and Graveyard Keeper.
Why similar: Idler 26.7%, RPG 15.9%, Funny 13.1%, Cartoony 12.7%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and incremental aspects of RPG adventuring with a charming pixel-art style.
- #14 Forager
88% matchVery Positive89% of 43,959 reviews2019
Dev: HopFrogPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Indie 25.4%, 2D 23.6%, Singleplayer 11.5%, Casual 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An incremental, crafting-focused game that provides a constant sense of progression and character improvement.
- #15 Loop Hero
86% matchVery Positive93% of 36,505 reviews2021
Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Why similar: Strategy RPG 41.5%, RPG 20.8%, Fantasy 17.3%, Indie 10.4%, 2D 10%
Why You'll Like It: Uses an incremental, automated loop combined with strategic deck-building and RPG elements.
- #16 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,512 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Why similar: RPG 38.2%, Action RPG 28.6%, Indie 11%, Fantasy 7.3%, Singleplayer 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a quirky, management-heavy RPG loop that rewards careful planning and character growth.
- #17 Gladiator Guild Manager
85% matchVery Positive81% of 4,068 reviews2024
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.6%, Strategy RPG 26.7%, RPG 14.8%, Strategy 9.6%, Indie 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and tactical aspects of training fighters for arena combat.
- #18 Springblades
86% matchVery Positive93% of 153 reviews2022
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Springblades is an action RPG where you battle your way through a fantasy island filled with funny characters. 🐉 Time your attacks and dodge enemy blows in exhilarating battles. Fight beehives, dragons and ordinary peasants on your epic quest to find 3 mysterious gems . . .
Why similar: Action RPG 22.1%, Character Customization 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, RPG 14.6%, Funny 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features character customization and a cute, accessible aesthetic.
- #19 Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
83% matchVery Positive95% of 8,147 reviews2024
Dev: Oni Gaming
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 254.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.
Why similar: Idler 40.4%, Strategy RPG 20.6%, Action RPG 18.8%, Funny 10.7%, Casual 6%
Why You'll Like It: An incremental game that leans heavily into the satisfying growth and upgrade mechanics found in the seed.
- #20 Soda Dungeon
84% matchVery Positive94% of 6,332 reviews2017
Dev: AN ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.
Why similar: Turn-Based 35.5%, RPG 22.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%, Idler 7.4%, 2D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the addictive idle-RPG formula of managing a tavern and dungeon party.
- #21 UnderMine
84% matchVery Positive90% of 9,846 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
Why similar: RPG 37%, Fantasy 13.5%, Indie 13%, Funny 12.3%, 2D 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features satisfying progression and dungeon-crawling mechanics.
- #22 Dungeon Village 2
82% matchVery Positive87% of 711 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!
Why similar: RPG 32.9%, Strategy 20.1%, Fantasy 15.6%, Colorful 11.2%, Casual 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused RPG where you develop a town to support adventurers, echoing the progression feel of the seed.
- #23 Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 17,096 reviews2014
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Why similar: Cartoony 16.6%, Funny 16.3%, Strategy 15.8%, Fantasy 13.5%, 2D 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, 2D strategy game that shares the polished, cartoonish aesthetic and addictive gameplay loop.
- #24 Tap Ninja - Idle game
80% matchVery Positive85% of 9,768 reviews2022
Dev: Broken Glass
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 238.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Why similar: Idler 50.3%, RPG 19.5%, 2D 10%, Casual 8%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced incremental game that focuses on character progression and skill upgrades.
- #25 Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,959 reviews2025
Dev: Flipline Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fire up the forge and craft your finest weapons in Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors, a reforged adventure! Equip the local warriors with custom swords, bows, shields and more in your hands-on blacksmith shop. Follow the soldiers into battle as you push onward toward the evil wizard Dudley!
Why similar: Strategy 22.3%, Fantasy 17.5%, Colorful 15%, 2D 13.9%, Action 9.8%
- #26 Swords and Sandals 2 Redux
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 589 reviews2017
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The world's favourite gladiator game has returned, bigger and more action packed than ever. Swords and Sandals 2: Emperor's Reign, remastered with all new graphics, music and powerful new skills and awesome Arena Champions Pharoah King, John the Butcher and Ultra Flavlus
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.2%, Turn-Based 25.3%, Strategy RPG 20.9%, RPG 13%, 2D 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A refined version of the classic arena fighter focusing on turn-based combat and character growth.
- #27 Infectonator 3: Apocalypse
81% matchVery Positive83% of 1,363 reviews2018
Dev: Toge ProductionsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A campy, crazy pixelart zombie apocalypse arcade sim where you're the bad guy. Drop your virus and spread it across the globe while you unlock a whole horde of bizarre undead to do your bidding.
Why similar: Strategy 30.3%, Funny 27.7%, Indie 21.9%, Singleplayer 10.3%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, strategy-heavy simulation game with a distinct 2D art style.
- #28 Swords & Souls Legacy Collection
78% matchVery Positive94% of 360 reviews2025
Dev: SoulGame StudioPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
All 5 classic games from SoulGame Studio in one epic collection. Slash through enemies and apples in Swords & Souls. Grab the wheel and outrun trouble in The Soul Driver. Outsmart and outmaneuver foes in the runners Rogue Soul & Rogue Soul 2 and solve clever puzzles with a flourish in The Gentleman.
Why similar: Archery 16.3% ★, Turn-Based 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Character Customization 8.6%, Strategy RPG 8.4%
- #29 Kiwi Clicker - Juiced Up
78% matchVery Positive94% of 1,820 reviews2022
Dev: Dimitri Kipper
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Deliver more and more kiwis to satiate the kings' hunger - sacrifice their pulp and transcend beyond your fruital form!
Why similar: Idler 43.5%, Funny 17.3%, Strategy 10.7%, Indie 9%, Casual 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, incremental game that focuses on constant upgrades and satisfying progression loops.
- #30 Legends of Kingdom Rush
79% matchMixed66% of 1,767 reviews2022
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
RPG turn-based combat game with deep tactics and bad jokes! Do you have what it takes to save the kingdom?
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.1%, Strategy RPG 19.3%, RPG 10.2%, Cartoony 10.2%, Funny 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG that builds on the series' signature style with deeper combat mechanics.
- #31 Cauldron
76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,714 reviews2025
Dev: SleepyDad GamesPub: Caketown Interactive
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Cauldron is an upgrade-heavy, minigame-centric, turn-based RPG. Play minigames to strengthen your party, then win battles to uncover more map, more heroes, more minigames, more everything! If your favorite plant is an upgrade tree, then this game is for you!
Why similar: Minigames 40.8% ★, Idler 18%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Fantasy 7.4%, Colorful 4.7%
- #32 Cthulhu Saves the World
79% matchVery Positive92% of 3,476 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.2%, RPG 29.8%, Funny 9.3%, Indie 9.1%, Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A parody-filled, turn-based RPG that matches the lighthearted and funny tone of the seed game.
- #33 Swords and Sandals Immortals
77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,121 reviews2023
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Gladiator! Grab your sword, equip your sandals and take on the world in multiplayer Swords and Sandals! Brutal turn-based combat where gladiators can lose limbs, wield guitars and yell so loudly enemy heads will fall off. This is the most fun you'll ever have in the arena!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 27.9%, Strategy RPG 20%, Character Customization 17.1%, RPG 11%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #34 Keep on Mining!
74% matchVery Positive94% of 8,329 reviews2025
Dev: EagleEye Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Keep on Mining! is a short incremental mining game. Mine rocks, gather materials, find artifacts, craft pickaxes and spend your materials on permanent upgrades inside the big skill tree!
Why similar: Idler 48.4%, Relaxing 17.7%, Casual 7.8%, Indie 6.9%, Strategy 6.5%
- #35 Punch Club 2: Fast Forward
76% matchVery Positive82% of 4,549 reviews2023
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 39.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Train, fight, and rise to the top in this knockout sequel to the smashing fighter management simulator! Mentor your fighter and guide him to become the ultimate champion: choose from different combat styles, control his routine, and watch him kick some butt like a proud sensei!
Why similar: Strategy RPG 50%, RPG 26.6%, Funny 23.4%
- #36 Fortune Mill
73% matchVery Positive82% of 3,554 reviews2026
Dev: Lavaflame2
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
An incremental game where you must make $1,000,000 to escape! Throw darts, drop pachinko balls, play scratch-off tickets, unlock automation, and discover powerful synergies as each new game affects all the others!
Why similar: Idler 55.9%, Relaxing 15.1%, Fantasy 7%, Casual 7%, Indie 6.7%
- #37 Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,009 reviews2018
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.
Why similar: Cartoony 21.2%, Strategy 15.6%, Fantasy 14.9%, RPG 12.9%, 2D 10.3%
- #38 Slasher's Keep
74% matchVery Positive83% of 2,307 reviews2020
Dev: Damian Schloter
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!
Why similar: RPG 57.9%, Indie 21.2%, Action 16.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #39 WitchSpring R
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,174 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.7%, Turn-Based 20%, Funny 17.7%, RPG 16.9%, Character Customization 11%
- #40 Who Needs a Hero?
73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,470 reviews2021
Dev: Henrique Faitta ChitolinaPub: Baby Stone Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A stick and a dream: that's all you need in an RPG. Make choices that shape your destiny, build relationships, face epic monsters, and choose between being a feared villain or a legend.
Why similar: Character Customization 33.1%, RPG 19.8%, Funny 15.1%, Fantasy 9.8%, 2D 7.3%
- #41 Swords and Sandals 5 Redux: Maximus Edition
75% matchMixed62% of 213 reviews2018
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Gladiator, it is time to go underground! For the first time ever, you shall step beyond the arena sands and into the dark dungeons of the world.Swords and Sandals V Redux, the latest thrilling installment in the world's greatest gladiator game series, has arrived!
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.7%, Turn-Based Combat 23.8%, Strategy RPG 16%, RPG 10.6%, Strategy 5.6%
- #42 Incremental Epic Hero 2
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,685 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 188.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Why similar: Idler 32.4%, Character Customization 24.8%, RPG 14.7%, Fantasy 10.9%, Colorful 7.8%
- #43 Outpath
70% matchVery Positive93% of 3,103 reviews2023
Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand!
Why similar: Relaxing 59.3%, Strategy 40.7%
- #44 Tails of Iron
71% matchVery Positive88% of 15,003 reviews2021
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Action RPG 41.7%, Character Customization 17.3%, RPG 12.6%, Fantasy 9.7%, 2D 8.9%
- #45 Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
73% matchVery Positive82% of 3,256 reviews2013
Dev: Behold StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.
Why similar: Turn-Based 50%, RPG 23.8%, Fantasy 8.3%, Indie 5.8%, Funny 5.5%
- #46 Mr.Mine
70% matchVery Positive92% of 18,628 reviews2020
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 100.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!
Why similar: Idler 53%, Strategy 12.5%, Cartoony 10.6%, 2D 7%, Indie 6.8%
- #47 Voidspire Tactics
72% matchVery Positive97% of 290 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.1%, RPG 21.8%, Strategy RPG 12.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Character Customization 9.4%
- #48 White Lavender
70% matchVery Positive93% of 295 reviews2022
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A challenging adventure game with RPG-elements. Be a bug, fight other critters with swords and magic, collect powerful items such as pencils and teaspoons, meet cool characters, and up your fashion game on a journey to brew a special tea!
Why similar: Action RPG 30.4%, RPG 17%, Character Customization 13%, Funny 11.5%, Fantasy 9%
- #49 Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
69% matchVery Positive94% of 10,848 reviews2020
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!
Why similar: Cartoony 22.7%, Strategy 20.5%, Fantasy 16.7%, 2D 13.2%, Colorful 12.2%
- #50 Ani Idle
68% matchVery Positive87% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Ani Dev
Windows
Ani Idle is an Idle-like RPG in which you will have to fight a variety of enemies. Kill them, collect their loot, take a rest, do some quests and craft your gear to become more and more powerful.
Why similar: Idler 29.3%, Character Customization 22.7%, RPG 17.6%, Action RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #51 Squids Odyssey
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: The Game Bakers
Windows
Build your team of Squid heroes for epic turn-based battles against corrupted crabs and shrimps! Steev and the rest of the Squids are in danger! An infectious ooze is corrupting their world, and this band of unlikely heroes needs to fight back to save their kingdom.
Why similar: Turn-Based 39.5%, Character Customization 16.2%, RPG 15.7%, Funny 9.8%, Indie 6.3%
- #52 Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,748 reviews2016
Dev: Ironhide Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Command your troops through an epic (mis)adventure as you defend exotic lands from dragons, man-eating plants, and ghastly denizens of the underworld -all with flashy new towers, levels, heroes, and more goodies to help you crush your foes in this Fantasy Action Tower Defense game!
Why similar: Funny 21.8%, Strategy 18.9%, Fantasy 17.2%, 2D 10.7%, Indie 7.6%
- #53 Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,459 reviews2025
Dev: Ritual StudiosPub: Klei Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In this turn-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31.2%, Cartoony 16.8%, RPG 14.5%, Fantasy 12.3%, Strategy 8.6%
- #54 Melvor Idle
66% matchVery Positive90% of 16,141 reviews2021
Dev: Games by MalcsPub: Jagex Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48.8 hrsMean: 362.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Inspired by RuneScape, Melvor Idle takes the core of what makes an adventure game so addictive and strips it down to its purest form! This is a feature-rich, idle/incremental game combining a distinctly familiar feel with a fresh gameplay experience. Maxing 20+ skills has never been more zen.
Why similar: Idler 52.1%, RPG 17.2%, Fantasy 7.8%, Indie 5.2%, Casual 5%
- #55 Your Adventure
68% matchVery Positive89% of 101 reviews2021
Dev: Zachary Fox
Windows
Create a custom character, and be whoever you want to be! Enjoy traversing strange worlds, and mastering action command combat as you fight strange and odd and weird enemies and bosses! Remember, this is your adventure!
Why similar: RPG 40%, Colorful 17.4%, 2D 13.6%, Fantasy 11.6%, Singleplayer 9.6%
- #56 Heroines of Swords & Spells
67% matchVery Positive94% of 676 reviews2020
Dev: Kirillkrm
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, Action RPG 18.4%, Funny 9.7%, RPG 9.4%
- #57 Cat Quest II
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,193 reviews2019
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Why similar: Action RPG 24.7%, Character Customization 22.6%, RPG 12.3%, Cartoony 12%, Funny 11.5%
- #58 Zombotron
67% matchVery Positive89% of 3,619 reviews2019
Dev: Ant.Karlov Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fight to survive on a mysterious alien planet, outwit its vicious inhabitants, and do whatever it takes to find a way off that wretched rock.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.5%, RPG 17.2%, 2D 15.3%, Indie 12.8%, Action 10.4%
- #59 Hero Tale
67% matchMixed69% of 429 reviews2024
Dev: Weird Johnny Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 56.4 hrsMean: 132.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A relaxing auto-battler running in the background. Watch your combat experience grow and occasionally develop the massive skill tree and upgrade your equipment to explore secrets of the island.
Why similar: Idler 30.1%, Cartoony 15.6%, RPG 15.2%, Fantasy 10.5%, Colorful 8.1%
- #60 Idle Slayer
66% matchVery Positive85% of 10,806 reviews2020
Dev: Pablo Leban
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 106.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Start from nothing and grow into a legendary Slayer. Explore countless dimensions, collect souls, unlock powerful upgrades, craft powerful gear, defeat epic bosses, and enjoy a deep idle RPG with active and offline progression.
Why similar: Idler 63.6%, Casual 9.4%, 2D 7.4%, RPG 6.2%, Strategy 5.2%