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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, JRPG, Indie, Singleplayer.

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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...

Reviews: Very Positive — 82% — of 79 reviews
Released: 2016-04-18
Developer: Critical Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 97%

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    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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  3. #3 Cris Tales
    96% matchMixed65% of 535 reviews2021
    Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%

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    Why similar: RPG 19.3%, JRPG 17.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Turn-Based 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

  4. #4 The Amber Throne
    95% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
    Dev: Joshua Missile
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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    94% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2015
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.

    Why similar: JRPG 32.9%, RPG 32%, Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Fantasy 7.5%

  57. #57 Fae Tactics
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 1,708 reviews2020
    Dev: Endlessfluff GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    In Fae Tactics, follow a young magic user named Peony on her journey across a vibrant world full of mystery and danger. Summon allies, cast spells, and befriend a motley crew of characters as you dive into the growing conflicts between man and magical beings known as fae.

    Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, JRPG 5.3%

  58. #58 Pendula Swing - The Complete Journey
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 64 reviews2020
    Dev: Valiant Game Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Explore a memorable 1920s fantasy world where you interact with, befriend and romance hundreds of characters with unique quests, as an already rich and famous heroine.

    Why similar: RPG 35.6%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 13%, Story Rich 11.9%

  59. #59 The Girl of Glass: A Summer Bird's Tale
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 62 reviews2020
    Dev: Markus with friendsPub: En Widunderlig Produktion
    Windows

    Join Kristal as she sets out on her journey to better understand herself and the world around her in a point and click adventure game, featuring turn-based combat and hand-painted environments.

    Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Adventure 22.1%, Indie 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8%

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