- #1 Tales of ARISE
97% matchVery Positive87% of 36,531 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: JRPG 33.7%, Anime 22.2%, RPG 8.7%, Action RPG 8.5%, Open World 6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern evolution of the Tales combat system with high-production anime visuals and a compelling, story-rich journey.
- #2 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
96% matchVery Positive81% of 4,849 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Why similar: JRPG 45.1%, Anime 19.8%, RPG 10.9%, Action RPG 6.5%, Story Rich 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This classic entry features the signature Tales party-based action combat and deep character development that fans of the series love.
- #3 Tales of Zestiria
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,283 reviews2015
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Why similar: JRPG 41.8%, Anime 19.8%, RPG 8.1%, Action RPG 5.9%, Fantasy 5%
Why You'll Like It: Set in the same universe as Berseria, this title offers a direct thematic connection and familiar gameplay mechanics.
- #4 SCARLET NEXUS
95% matchVery Positive80% of 18,056 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, Anime 26%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 10%, Open World 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a fast-paced combat system and a deep, anime-inspired narrative that mirrors the intensity of Berseria.
- #5 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
94% matchVery Positive90% of 6,952 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Why similar: JRPG 39.7%, Anime 17.1%, RPG 13.8%, Action RPG 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its incredibly smooth and responsive action combat, this game provides an epic adventure with a strong narrative focus.
- #6 NieR:Automata™
94% matchVery Positive87% of 151,458 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Why similar: JRPG 20.8%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, RPG 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Anime 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a dark, emotionally resonant story paired with high-octane action and a strong, memorable female protagonist.
- #7 Tales of Symphonia
93% matchVery Positive85% of 5,143 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.
Why similar: JRPG 43.1%, Anime 17.6%, RPG 9.3%, Action RPG 6.9%, Story Rich 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational JRPG that established many of the series' core mechanics and remains a beloved story-rich experience.
- #8 CODE VEIN
92% matchVery Positive83% of 61,768 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: JRPG 36.7%, Anime 30.9%, Action RPG 12.1%, RPG 8.4%, Hack and Slash 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This anime-styled action-RPG features a dark, post-apocalyptic setting and a party-based system that feels familiar to Tales fans.
- #9 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
91% matchVery Positive90% of 51,933 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 34.0 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!
Why similar: JRPG 36.1%, Anime 22.8%, Action RPG 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, high-fidelity action-RPG experience with a heavy emphasis on party synergy and anime-style aesthetics.
- #10 NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
91% matchVery Positive88% of 27,903 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.
Why similar: JRPG 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Anime 11.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deeply emotional and dark narrative experience that will resonate with those who appreciated the mature themes in Berseria.
- #11 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
90% matchVery Positive94% of 1,899 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 27.5 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
Why similar: JRPG 46%, Action RPG 12.5%, Anime 10.8%, RPG 9%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Building on the series' reputation for speed, this entry adds unique traversal mechanics to its polished action-RPG foundation.
- #12 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
88% matchVery Positive90% of 8,637 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.
Why similar: JRPG 50.1%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 14.8%, Action 5.8%, Fantasy 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a fast-paced, action-oriented combat system and a cinematic story that keeps players engaged from start to finish.
- #13 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,774 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.
Why similar: JRPG 47.6%, Anime 18.6%, Action RPG 10%, RPG 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG blends urban fantasy with anime tropes and a combat system that feels very similar to the Tales series.
- #14 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
89% matchVery Positive95% of 5,858 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 50.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Why similar: JRPG 47.5%, Anime 21.9%, RPG 9.7%, Story Rich 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more turn-based, its world-building and character-driven narrative are among the best in the genre.
- #15 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
87% matchVery Positive84% of 4,495 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: JRPG 46.7%, Action RPG 16.7%, RPG 15.5%, Action 6.1%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a revenge-driven protagonist and a gritty, action-heavy combat system that aligns well with Velvet's journey.
- #16 Trials of Mana
86% matchVery Positive91% of 5,714 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Why similar: JRPG 31.2%, RPG 26.9%, Anime 15.8%, Action RPG 8.2%, Female Protagonist 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG remake that captures the classic JRPG spirit with modern, accessible combat mechanics.
- #17 FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
86% matchVery Positive83% of 57,386 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
Why similar: JRPG 33.7%, RPG 12.2%, Anime 9.9%, Open World 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world action-RPG offers a massive journey with a focus on party dynamics and cinematic combat.
- #18 CRYSTAR
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,387 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, Anime 21.8%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, RPG 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique action-RPG that explores dark, emotional themes through a female protagonist in a supernatural setting.
- #19 Fate/Samurai Remnant
82% matchVery Positive91% of 6,924 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.
Why similar: JRPG 41.3%, Anime 21.7%, Action RPG 10.9%, RPG 9.7%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a deep, lore-heavy narrative with satisfying action-RPG combat set in a beautifully realized historical fantasy world.
- #20 Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 19,450 reviews2018
Dev: Dimps CorporationPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 52.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience an original story where you are the protagonist in the world of Gun Gale Online. Create your own avatar and explore devastated lands while experiencing exciting third person shooting in this action RPG.
Why similar: Anime 37.7%, JRPG 31.9%, RPG 12.2%, Open World 6.3%, Action 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique blend of shooting and action-RPG mechanics with deep character customization options.
- #21 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
83% matchVery Positive94% of 10,308 reviews2014
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
Why similar: JRPG 49%, Anime 16.6%, RPG 8%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A must-play for fans of deep, character-focused storytelling and intricate world-building.
- #22 Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 354 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A Tale of Three Beautiful Maidens Drawn to Each Other. When three friends, deceived and separated by the tricks of darkness, find each other again, their bond shall become the light that will clear away the shadows and guide them towards the truth...
Why similar: JRPG 35%, Female Protagonist 14%, Anime 13.9%, RPG 8.3%, Hack and Slash 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female lead and an action-oriented combat system with a distinct anime aesthetic.
- #23 Shining Resonance Refrain
82% matchMixed69% of 1,360 reviews2018
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.
Why similar: JRPG 36%, Anime 21.9%, RPG 11.4%, Action RPG 8.3%, Hack and Slash 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes party-based combat and a musical-themed fantasy narrative.
- #24 Soulstice
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,720 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.5%, Action RPG 20.9%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Story Rich 13.8%, Fantasy 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy action game features a dual-protagonist system and a focus on fast, stylish hack-and-slash combat.
- #25 Fairy Fencer F
81% matchVery Positive89% of 2,375 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 46.4%, Anime 31.2%, RPG 10.5%, Fantasy 4%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky and fun JRPG that leans into anime tropes while providing a solid, story-driven experience.
- #26 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
79% matchVery Positive93% of 41,155 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.7%, Anime 28.7%, RPG 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This metroidvania features a strong female protagonist and a dark, gothic atmosphere that rewards exploration.
- #27 Tales of Berseria Remastered
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 178 reviews2026
Dev: D.A.G Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Tales of Berseria returns with enhanced playability and quality-of-life enhancements! Join Velvet on her journey for vengeance, along with her cast of eccentric companions, as they sail through the archipelago which comprises the kingdom of Midgand.
Why similar: JRPG 39.6%, Anime 17.8%, RPG 16.4%, Action RPG 10%, Action 6.7%
- #28 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
79% matchMixed67% of 2,082 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 32.5%, Anime 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Action RPG 10.5%, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a blend of sci-fi and fantasy with a fast, free-flowing combat system that rewards aggressive play.
- #29 The Vagrant
78% matchVery Positive90% of 8,610 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.7%, Anime 20.8%, RPG 14.7%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG with a strong female lead and a dark, fantasy-inspired art style that feels very focused.
- #30 Eternal Senia
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,045 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: Anime 36.3%, JRPG 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, RPG 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, story-driven action-RPG that highlights a female protagonist's journey through a dangerous world.
- #31 Tales of Xillia Remastered
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 484 reviews2025
Dev: DOKIDOKI GROOVEWORKS, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Experience Tales of Xillia, remastered for the first time ever. Dive into the magnificent world of Rieze Maxia as either Jude Mathis, an aspiring medical student from the capital, or Milla Maxwell, a mysterious woman accompanied by four powerful spirits.
Why similar: JRPG 39.7%, Anime 19.9%, RPG 15.8%, Action RPG 10.2%, Action 6.2%
- #32 GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,715 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO StudioPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Swear your oath as a GOD EATER and drive back the supernatural harbingers of Earth’s destruction. Buy GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst and get GOD EATER Resurrection FOR FREE
Why similar: Anime 34.6%, JRPG 27.3%, RPG 10.5%, Hack and Slash 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%
- #33 GOD EATER 3
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,878 reviews2019
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the world. With an epic story, unique characters, and all new God Arcs and Aragami, the latest evolution in ACTION is here!
Why similar: Anime 33.5%, JRPG 29.7%, Hack and Slash 7.7%, RPG 6.4%, Action RPG 5.2%
- #34 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
75% matchVery Positive84% of 11,102 reviews2018
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Why similar: JRPG 37.8%, Anime 19.7%, RPG 12.1%, Open World 6.2%, Action RPG 4.7%
- #35 LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,750 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 44.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lightning Returns is the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy XIII saga and series heroine Lightning's final battle. The grand finale of the trilogy brings a world reborn as well as free character customization and stunning action based battles.
Why similar: JRPG 33.8%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, RPG 10.5%, Anime 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%
- #36 .hack//G.U. Last Recode
74% matchVery Positive87% of 4,215 reviews2017
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
.hack//G.U. is back! This collection includes all 3 original .hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered. As well as an all new 4th Volume: .hack//G.U. Reconnection.
Why similar: JRPG 39.7%, Anime 20.7%, RPG 10.9%, Action RPG 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
- #37 Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,151 reviews2018
Dev: AQURIA Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 66.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Take on the role of Kirito, the hero of the popular Sword Art Online anime series, and explore a fantasy world alongside attractive companions! Take down tough enemies in strategic battles and communicate with your companions in real time!
Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, Anime 30.5%, RPG 15.4%, Hack and Slash 3.8%, Open World 3.8%
- #38 Ys Origin
73% matchVery Positive93% of 3,604 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
Why similar: JRPG 38.7%, Anime 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, RPG 10.5%, Action RPG 10%
- #39 Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online
72% matchVery Positive87% of 4,704 reviews2018
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 103.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this hack 'n' slash adventure co-developed with Tamsoft and Compile Heart, the 4 Goddesses enter an online fantasy game inspired by... themselves! Choose from 12 characters with unique playstyles and skills to fight in realtime brawls, customize with accessories, and play online with others!
Why similar: JRPG 32.6%, Anime 27.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, RPG 8%, Action RPG 5.3%
- #40 Nights of Azure
73% matchMixed70% of 676 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Save the world or the life of one girl... I decide my destiny! The world was once ruled by the Nightｌord. In that world lived a Saint, destined to become a sacrifice to the Nightｌord, and a Holy Knight, with the power to use Servans. Take your Servans and fight accross "The Land Without Night" for the one you love!
Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, Anime 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, RPG 8.7%, Hack and Slash 7.4%
- #41 Persona® 5 Strikers
70% matchVery Positive87% of 17,867 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!
Why similar: JRPG 34.8%, Anime 24%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Hack and Slash 7.7%, RPG 7.1%
- #42 Fate/EXTELLA
71% matchVery Positive91% of 4,460 reviews2017
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 78.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In the digital realm of SE.RA.PH, the Holy Grail War is over, but the land’s new ruler faces challenges and threats from all sides. The servants now find themselves drawing up tense and unlikely alliances, preparing for a conflict that may tear SE.RA.PH apart...or destroy it entirely.
Why similar: Anime 40.5%, JRPG 22%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Hack and Slash 7%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #43 Death end re;Quest
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,401 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.
Why similar: JRPG 42%, Anime 29.1%, RPG 10.2%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Action 3.1%
- #44 FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD
73% matchMixed62% of 3,157 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.
Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, Anime 14%, RPG 11.5%, Action RPG 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%
- #45 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,304 reviews2015
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.
Why similar: JRPG 45.2%, Anime 15.8%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, RPG 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%
- #46 SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
71% matchMixed61% of 6,819 reviews2020
Dev: AQURIA Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 53.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy seamless, action-packed real-time battles using a combination of sword skills, sacred arts, and your favorite SAO characters!
Why similar: JRPG 31%, Anime 28.2%, RPG 19.2%, Open World 8%, Action 5.7%
- #47 Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
70% matchVery Positive92% of 3,015 reviews2016
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 83.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Choose your tag team and rip through massive hordes of enemies with exciting aerial and ground-based combos. Look out, though - take too many hits and your clothes and defense will end up shredded!
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, Anime 27%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, RPG 7.6%, Hack and Slash 7%
- #48 Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
69% matchVery Positive94% of 12,244 reviews2015
Dev: IDEA FACTORY Co., Ltd.Pub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 58.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!
Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, Anime 30.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, RPG 7.8%, Story Rich 3.2%
- #49 Eternal Radiance
69% matchVery Positive84% of 473 reviews2020
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.
Why similar: JRPG 21.2%, Anime 19.3%, RPG 19%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Action 7%
- #50 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
67% matchVery Positive91% of 3,208 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.3 hrsMean: 68.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Why similar: JRPG 40.8%, RPG 23.1%, Anime 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #51 CODE VEIN II
64% matchMixed64% of 6,523 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.
Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, Anime 24.5%, RPG 13.4%, Action RPG 12.1%, Action 5.6%
- #52 Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 7,680 reviews2017
Dev: AQURIAPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
2026, Sword Art: Origin, a new VRMMORPG has emerged. Kirito meets a mysterious NPC and receives a cryptic message. This game is definitively not the same as the one he escaped years ago…
Why similar: Anime 35.1%, JRPG 34.4%, RPG 12.3%, Open World 7.9%, Action 3.4%
- #53 BLUE REFLECTION
69% matchVery Positive80% of 1,475 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 89.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".
Why similar: JRPG 36.7%, Anime 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, RPG 9%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #54 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,115 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 20.5 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 43.2%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 10.7%, RPG 10.4%, Action RPG 9.9%
- #55 Tales of Graces f Remastered
64% matchVery Positive88% of 966 reviews2025
Dev: TOSE CO., LTD.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 21.2 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Tales of Graces f is back with a beautiful and easier-to-play version! The game also includes Lineage and Legacies, an after-story to the main scenario!
Why similar: JRPG 37.3%, Anime 19.3%, RPG 11.9%, Action RPG 10.6%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #56 Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation
67% matchVery Positive94% of 3,520 reviews2015
Dev: Idea Factory
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 79.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Lost in an alternate dimension, Neptune must collect enough shares to get back home. Sounds easy – except the Seven Sages want to rid Gamindustri of CPUs, including Neptune! Help defeat them and return her to her own world in this JRPG – or be stuck in the '80s forever!
Why similar: JRPG 37.7%, Anime 29.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, RPG 8.2%, Story Rich 3.2%
- #57 FINAL FANTASY® XIII
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 19,568 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Why similar: JRPG 51.8%, Female Protagonist 13%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, RPG 9.2%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #58 Wuthering Waves
61% matchVery Positive88% of 50,098 reviews2025
Dev: KURO GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 71.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Why similar: Anime 39.4%, Open World 16.2%, RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%
