- #1 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
97% matchVery Positive81% of 4,908 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.8 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 41.2%, RPG 14.7%, Anime 13.6%, Action RPG 12.5%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a quintessential Tales experience with a deep, rewarding combat system and a beloved cast of characters.
- #2 Tales of ARISE
96% matchVery Positive87% of 36,708 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 34.6 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 32.5%, Action RPG 17.3%, Anime 15.9%, RPG 12.4%, Fantasy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: As the modern evolution of the franchise, it provides stunning visuals and a refined action-RPG combat loop that feels both accessible and deep.
- #3 Tales of Symphonia
96% matchVery Positive85% of 5,193 reviews2016
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.3 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 39%, Action RPG 13.2%, RPG 12.5%, Anime 12%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that defines the series' party-based adventure style and remains a cornerstone of the genre.
- #4 Tales of Berseria™
95% matchVery Positive91% of 18,905 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Why similar: JRPG 37.5%, Anime 19.2%, RPG 11.8%, Action RPG 10.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This entry features a darker, compelling narrative paired with an aggressive and fast-paced combat system that rewards strategic play.
- #5 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
94% matchVery Positive90% of 7,033 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 37.5%, RPG 19.3%, Action RPG 13.6%, Anime 12.2%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features some of the best fast-paced action combat in the genre, perfectly mirroring the high-energy gameplay of Graces f.
- #6 Tales of Zestiria
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,312 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 40.5%, Anime 14.4%, Action RPG 12%, RPG 11.7%, Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core DNA of the Tales series, focusing on party-based combat and a grand, world-spanning fantasy quest.
- #7 Trials of Mana
93% matchVery Positive91% of 5,755 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.0 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: RPG 33.6%, JRPG 26.3%, Action RPG 14.5%, Anime 10%, Fantasy 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: This remake offers a vibrant, fast-paced action-RPG experience with a focus on party composition and elemental combat.
- #8 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
92% matchMixed67% of 2,087 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Action RPG 20.7%, RPG 13.2%, Anime 9.7%, Fantasy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a massive, fast-paced action-RPG experience with complex combat mechanics and a sprawling sci-fi fantasy narrative.
- #9 SCARLET NEXUS
91% matchVery Positive80% of 18,152 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 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 31.8%, Action RPG 19.4%, Anime 17.4%, RPG 13.3%, Action 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a high-octane action-RPG experience with a heavy emphasis on party bonds and unique character-driven abilities.
- #10 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
91% matchVery Positive94% of 1,928 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 30.8 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 38.3%, Action RPG 22%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 7.8%, Anime 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: The fluid movement and rapid-fire combat mechanics provide a satisfying sense of speed and precision similar to the Tales series.
- #11 Visions of Mana
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,733 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Action RPG 17.1%, RPG 11.2%, Anime 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and party-based combat in a beautifully realized fantasy world.
- #12 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
89% matchVery Positive93% of 3,998 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
Why similar: JRPG 37.9%, Action RPG 19%, RPG 15.5%, PvE 7%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This remake revitalizes a classic JRPG with modern action-RPG combat mechanics and a charming, character-rich story.
- #13 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,800 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 45.8%, Action RPG 20.3%, Anime 13.5%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG blends dungeon-crawling with deep social bonding mechanics, capturing the character-focused spirit of the seed game.
- #14 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,258 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 67.5 hrsMean: 71.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, Action RPG 19.5%, RPG 14.6%, Anime 11.3%, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This entry introduces a more action-oriented combat system to the series while maintaining the deep, party-driven storytelling it is known for.
- #15 Tales of Xillia Remastered
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 515 reviews2025
Dev: DOKIDOKI GROOVEWORKS, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 26.5%, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, RPG 15.6%, Action RPG 14.4%, Anime 10%
Why You'll Like It: A direct series sibling that features a unique dual-protagonist narrative and a highly tactical combat system.
- #16 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
86% matchVery Positive87% of 51,715 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 20.4 hrsMean: 43.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
Why similar: JRPG 30%, Action RPG 20.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, RPG 13.3%, Fantasy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully combines real-time action with tactical party management, creating a cinematic and highly engaging combat experience.
- #17 Fate/Samurai Remnant
86% matchVery Positive91% of 7,018 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 13.8 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 35.9%, Action RPG 20.2%, Anime 14.2%, RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy JRPG that focuses on intense combat and the deep relationships between masters and servants.
- #18 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
85% matchVery Positive89% of 8,954 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 25.6 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 29.9%, Action RPG 19%, Party-Based RPG 17.6%, RPG 13.1%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a focused, fast-paced action-RPG experience that highlights character growth and high-stakes combat.
- #19 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
84% matchVery Positive91% of 3,247 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.3 hrsMean: 68.9 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 39.1%, RPG 32.9%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 8.3%, Fantasy 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it offers an incredibly deep party-based narrative and a complex combat system that rewards strategic planning.
- #20 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
83% matchVery Positive94% of 1,230 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 69.9 hrsMean: 82.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Three different legends are about to unfold! Determine the fates of Rean Schwarzer, Lloyd Bannings, and the mysterious “C” in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series.
Why similar: JRPG 35.2%, Party-Based RPG 21.9%, RPG 19.9%, Anime 13.2%, Story Rich 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It serves as a massive culmination of party-based storytelling, offering a deep and rewarding experience for fans of the genre.
- #21 .hack//G.U. Last Recode
84% matchVery Positive87% of 4,254 reviews2017
Dev: CyberConnect2Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.2 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 37.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 15.3%, Anime 14.8%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired action-RPG that focuses on a deep, immersive story and a unique, party-driven combat system.
- #22 Ys X: Nordics
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 951 reviews2024
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 32.9 hrsMean: 34.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
Why similar: JRPG 36.4%, Action RPG 23.1%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 7.8%, Fantasy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a refined, duo-based combat system that emphasizes synergy and fast reactions, much like the party dynamics in Graces f.
- #23 Ys SEVEN
81% matchVery Positive92% of 1,039 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!
Why similar: JRPG 38.4%, RPG 23.1%, Action RPG 13%, Action 11.8%, Anime 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title laid the groundwork for the party-based action combat that defines the modern Ys series.
- #24 Secret of Mana
82% matchMixed68% of 2,924 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!
Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, RPG 13.9%, Action RPG 13.5%, Anime 9.4%, Story Rich 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational action-RPG that emphasizes real-time combat and party cooperation in a vibrant fantasy setting.
- #25 Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
80% matchVery Positive83% of 5,139 reviews2019
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.
Why similar: JRPG 41%, RPG 16.8%, Anime 12.6%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, anime-inspired fantasy adventure that captures the sense of wonder and party-based exploration found in the Tales series.
- #26 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,738 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 19.8 hrsMean: 32.9 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 35.7%, Action RPG 16.9%, RPG 12.6%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #27 GRANDIA II HD Remaster
81% matchVery Positive85% of 2,655 reviews2015
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!
Why similar: JRPG 51.7%, RPG 19.4%, Anime 7.6%, Story Rich 7.3%, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG that excels in its character-driven storytelling and its innovative, movement-based combat system.
- #28 SaGa Frontier Remastered
79% matchVery Positive92% of 643 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character!
Why similar: JRPG 44.7%, Party-Based RPG 25.5%, RPG 21.4%, Story Rich 3.9%, Anime 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, non-linear JRPG experience with a strong focus on party building and diverse character paths.
- #29 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,111 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 53.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!
Why similar: JRPG 42.7%, RPG 15.8%, Anime 15.4%, Fantasy 9.9%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: It places a heavy emphasis on the emotional bonds and character development of its party members within a stylized, anime-inspired world.
- #30 Tales of Berseria Remastered
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 214 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 26.5%, RPG 15.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, Anime 9.3%
- #31 The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
76% matchVery Positive93% of 726 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 80.6 hrsMean: 81.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The future of an entire continent is at stake in this milestone entry in the Trails series! Explore the vast Calvard Republic with three different protagonists, nurture connections, and master powerful skills in both real-time and turn-based battles as you uncover the secrets at the core of Zemuria!
Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, Party-Based RPG 17.3%, Action RPG 15.5%, RPG 11.8%, Anime 8.8%
- #32 The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,140 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.9 hrsMean: 60.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Special Support Section is back with more members and more cases to solve! How will this rag-tag group deal with the oncoming threats to Crossbell’s political stability while maintaining their team’s foundation?
Why similar: JRPG 48.3%, RPG 22.6%, Anime 15.9%, Story Rich 11.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #33 KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom-
74% matchNo user reviews83% of 761 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon Falcom
Windows
Median: 35.9 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Falcom’s latest juvenile RPG set in modern JAPAN! Based on the worldview of the "Tokyo Xanadu" released in 2015, it presents a completely original story for modern RPG players.
Why similar: JRPG 36.3%, Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 17.9%, Anime 13.5%, Action 7.8%
- #34 WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,367 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 47.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
CAPTURE, CUSTOMISE AND EVOLVE! Embark on a magical journey with siblings Reynn and Lann as they explore the vast land of Grymoire to rediscover their past and save the future.
Why similar: JRPG 45.6%, RPG 23.5%, Anime 14%, Fantasy 10.1%, Adventure 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, party-based JRPG that focuses on collecting and team-building in a charming, fantasy-filled adventure.
- #35 Ys X: Proud Nordics
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 446 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Embark on a new adventure with pride in your heart! The action RPG Ys X:Nordics returns to Steam® with a massive upgrade—introducing new story content, new adventure areas, and a host of new features in Ys X: Proud Nordics!
Why similar: JRPG 31.3%, RPG 22.9%, Action RPG 18.4%, Action 10.4%, Anime 9.7%
- #36 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,277 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!
Why similar: JRPG 27.1%, RPG 18.4%, Action RPG 17.2%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.2%
- #37 FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD
78% matchMixed62% of 3,183 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 32.8%, RPG 15.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, Anime 9.7%, Fantasy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a darker, action-focused JRPG experience with a large cast of characters and fast-paced combat encounters.
- #38 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
73% matchVery Positive92% of 883 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
BRAVELY DEFAULT returns in HD! Relive the tale of the warriors of light. Enjoy strategic battles and over 20 different jobs. Plus modern gameplay enhancements and all-new minigames. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.
Why similar: JRPG 32.7%, RPG 21.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, Anime 11.2%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #39 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
72% matchVery Positive90% of 55,629 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 36.6 hrsMean: 89.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 33.2%, Action RPG 21.9%, Anime 16%, RPG 9.5%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #40 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II
73% matchVery Positive84% of 705 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 77.6 hrsMean: 72.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Return to the Calvard Republic and unravel the mystery of the crimson beast! One day, a shocking series of murders set the wheels of fate into motion once again. Chaos looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor. Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal?
Why similar: JRPG 25.4%, Party-Based RPG 17.7%, Action RPG 16%, RPG 11.7%, Anime 9.9%
- #41 Nayuta no Kiseki: KAI
75% matchVery Positive86% of 154 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Originally released in Japan in 2012, Nayuta no Kiseki is an action-packed RPG reborn as the newest member of the KAI series for Steam®!
Why similar: JRPG 35.1%, RPG 24.8%, Action RPG 22.1%, Action 11.5%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #42 Sora no Kiseki the 1st
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,450 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 23.0 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!
Why similar: JRPG 29.5%, Party-Based RPG 20.3%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 13.1%, Anime 9.2%
- #43 GRANDIA HD Remaster
74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,778 reviews2019
Dev: GAME ARTS Co., LtdPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, RPG 32.3%, Adventure 14%, Anime 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #44 Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga
72% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: refint/games
Windows
Finally, the walls between Falcom's legendary RPG series, Ys and Trails, are broken for the ultimate dream match up! Fan-favorite heroes and rivals clash in battles once thought impossible, with support from beloved characters across Falcom's classic titles to aid you in the fight!
Why similar: JRPG 31.4%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 11.9%, PvP 10%, Anime 9%
- #45 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
71% matchVery Positive93% of 12,075 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.
Why similar: JRPG 39.7%, Party-Based RPG 22%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 7.5%, Fantasy 6%
- #46 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
71% matchVery Positive91% of 2,517 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 53.9 hrsMean: 73.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The long awaited finale to the epic engulfing a continent comes to a head in the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga!
Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, RPG 29.5%, Anime 15.1%, Story Rich 8.9%, Fantasy 5%
- #47 SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection
71% matchMixed60% of 573 reviews2023
Dev: AQURIA Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The culmination of the SWORD ART ONLINE game series, Last Recollection features the largest roster of SAO playable characters and sub scenarios!
Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Party-Based RPG 18.2%, Action RPG 16.7%, Anime 11.5%, RPG 7.8%
- #48 Ys: Memories of Celceta
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,037 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.
Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, RPG 23.3%, Action RPG 22.2%, Action 12.9%, Anime 10.2%
- #49 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,621 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 35.1%, RPG 13.3%, Party-Based RPG 11.1%, Action RPG 11.1%, Anime 8.6%
- #50 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III
70% matchVery Positive82% of 642 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 49.2 hrsMean: 58.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III, which takes place in the Erebonian Empire after the end of the civil war, is now available for PC!
Why similar: JRPG 41.3%, RPG 24.3%, Party-Based RPG 13.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #51 FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
69% matchVery Positive89% of 10,185 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 44.2%, RPG 22.7%, Fantasy 10.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, Party-Based RPG 6.4%
- #52 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
69% matchVery Positive81% of 2,061 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Why similar: JRPG 48%, RPG 19.7%, Fantasy 8.7%, Story Rich 7.8%, Adventure 5.6%
- #53 FAIRY TAIL
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,840 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Magic x Guilds x RPG = ”FAIRY TAIL”! Based on the fantasy adventure comic about Natsu, a Dragon Slayer of the rowdy Fairy Tail magician guild, and his unique group of friends battling against unusual and memorable enemies.
Why similar: JRPG 30.2%, RPG 19.9%, Anime 17.6%, Party-Based RPG 9.2%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #54 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki IV -THE END OF SAGA-
68% matchVery Positive86% of 544 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
THE LEGEND OF HEROES: SEN NO KISEKI IV -THE END OF SAGA, the final chapter of the story-driven RPG series SEN NO KISEKI, is finally here!
Why similar: JRPG 48%, RPG 31.4%, Story Rich 11.2%, Anime 6.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #55 Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
65% matchVery Positive95% of 2,577 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
Why similar: JRPG 51.9%, RPG 21.9%, Story Rich 10.3%, Fantasy 10.1%, Anime 3.4%
- #56 The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails
68% matchVery Positive94% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fateful encounter with the fairy Noi sets Nayuta and his friends on a path to explore beyond the borders of their island home in order to stop a dark plot.
Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, Action RPG 24.4%, RPG 23.2%, Anime 13.1%, Action 4.3%
- #57 RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,467 reviews2025
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The story of apprentice detective and Devil Summoner extraordinaire Raidou Kuzunoha XIV returns in this remastered classic! Call upon your demons to solve supernatural mysteries and dispose of enemies.
Why similar: JRPG 48%, Action RPG 30.7%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 8.3%, Story Rich 2%
- #58 Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
67% matchVery Positive85% of 383 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!
Why similar: JRPG 49.5%, RPG 24.1%, Anime 11.1%, Story Rich 7.3%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #59 Legend of Mana
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,263 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The HD Remaster of Legend of Mana is coming to Steam. Meet a colorful cast of characters, use the unique "Land Make" System to build the World Map, and square off against fearsome monsters in the vibrant world of Fa’Diel.
Why similar: JRPG 27.3%, Party-Based RPG 20.6%, Action RPG 18%, RPG 10.9%, PvP 8%
- #60 Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 757 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Mega Man Star Force series, which expanded into an anime, is back in the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection! This collection includes seven games and additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! Online play is also supported!
Why similar: Action RPG 30.4%, RPG 23.4%, JRPG 20.9%, Action 11.1%, Story Rich 9.5%
