- #1 Sea of Stars
97% matchVery Positive89% of 14,305 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.3%, JRPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Emotional 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features a stunning pixel-art aesthetic and turn-based combat that perfectly mirrors the high-quality, nostalgic JRPG feel of Terra Memoria.
- #2 Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,853 reviews2019
Dev: Moonsprout GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.8%, JRPG 15%, 2.5D 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Family Friendly 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at party-based exploration and turn-based combat with a charming, lighthearted tone similar to Terra Memoria.
- #3 Eastward
96% matchVery Positive84% of 16,351 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: JRPG 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Comedy 13.2%, Story Rich 12.5%, RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a rich, story-driven adventure with a distinct, colorful pixel-art style that emphasizes exploration and character interaction.
- #4 Chained Echoes
95% matchVery Positive89% of 7,741 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Party-Based RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern JRPG masterpiece that captures the classic spirit of the genre with beautiful pixel art and deep, engaging party dynamics.
- #5 Cassette Beasts
94% matchVery Positive94% of 10,531 reviews2023
Dev: Bytten StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22%, JRPG 19%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Comedy 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines creature collection with a cozy, party-based JRPG structure and a vibrant, modern world.
- #6 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
94% matchVery Positive94% of 15,937 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Why similar: JRPG 24%, Party-Based RPG 22%, 2.5D 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The HD-2D visual style is the gold standard for the 3D-pixel hybrid look that Terra Memoria fans will appreciate.
- #7 Bloomtown: A Different Story
93% matchVery Positive86% of 1,422 reviews2024
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.8%, JRPG 19.9%, Cooking 18.1%, Comedy 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures a cozy, small-town vibe within a JRPG framework, featuring pixel art and turn-based combat.
- #8 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
91% matchVery Positive93% of 3,839 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 23.5 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 46.1%, RPG 14%, 2.5D 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The 2.5D aesthetic and deep party-based combat provide a polished JRPG experience that feels both classic and fresh.
- #9 Garden Story
92% matchVery Positive89% of 1,675 reviews2021
Dev: PicogramPub: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
Why similar: Cozy 22.7%, JRPG 17.8%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Funny 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, adventure-focused game with charming pixel art that emphasizes helping others and exploring a fantasy world.
- #10 Kitaria Fables
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,678 reviews2021
Dev: Twin HeartsPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Action Adventure fused with RPG and Farming elements. Armed with sword, bow and spellbook, fight against a rising darkness threatening the world. Plunder dungeons in search of relics and resources, tend to your farm to make provisions and potions, and take on quests solo, or with a friend!
Why similar: Cooking 43.9%, Family Friendly 19.6%, RPG 13.1%, Exploration 12%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends cozy farming and cooking mechanics with action-RPG exploration in a cute, colorful world.
- #11 Ikenfell
90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,224 reviews2020
Dev: Happy Ray GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.
Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, RPG 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Story Rich 12.7%, Fantasy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, turn-based RPG with charming pixel art and a focus on party-based magic and exploration.
- #12 Born of Bread
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 515 reviews2023
Dev: WildArts GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Get ready to go on a wacky and joyful turn-based RPG adventure! Play as Loaf, a freshly baked flour golem, and explore the different regions of a wonderful world ripe with mysteries with the help of a colorful cast of characters.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.7%, 2.5D 20.1%, Comedy 11.6%, Funny 8.4%, Colorful 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, colorful, and party-based adventure that feels very similar in tone and gameplay to Terra Memoria.
- #13 Alterium Shift
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: Drattzy Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey through the living world of Alteria and experience its dynamic quests, unique turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. With three branching narratives and unforgettable characters, Alterium Shift is a retro-inspired JRPG that offers a new adventure with every playthrough.
Why similar: JRPG 26%, 2.5D 20%, RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Party-Based RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style JRPG with 2.5D visuals that focuses on character-driven storytelling and exploration.
- #14 Chicory: A Colorful Tale
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,869 reviews2021
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Why similar: Emotional 22.9%, RPG 19.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Colorful 10.9%, Indie 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A creative, adventure-focused game that is both cozy and emotionally resonant, perfect for fans of colorful worlds.
- #15 Moonstone Island
86% matchVery Positive84% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!
Why similar: Cooking 54.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Fantasy 13.9%, RPG 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a cozy, open-world exploration experience with creature collection and charming pixel art.
- #16 Potion Permit
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,226 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.
Why similar: Cozy 31.3%, JRPG 31.1%, Colorful 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, crafting-focused game with pixel art that emphasizes community interaction and exploration.
- #17 Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 744 reviews2024
Dev: h.a.n.d., Inc.Pub: Neos Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Shin chan starts a mysterious daily routine, traveling between two worlds: the Village in Akita and Coal Town.
Why similar: Cooking 19.8%, JRPG 15.6%, 2.5D 13.9%, Emotional 10.9%, Family Friendly 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, exploration-heavy game with a distinct visual style that prioritizes a relaxing, family-friendly adventure.
- #18 Dokimon: Quest
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 354 reviews2024
Dev: Yanako RPGs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Whoa, watch out!" That was close, didn't you know Dokimon are dangerous!?ーStep into Xelos region, where you'll set off on an adventure to uncover the mystery behind your missing childhood friend.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.7%, JRPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Exploration 8.4%, Funny 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection with exploration and party-based JRPG mechanics in a colorful world.
- #19 Cris Tales
85% matchMixed65% of 535 reviews2021
Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!
Why similar: JRPG 31.6%, Turn-Based Combat 23.3%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 8.3%, Colorful 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its unique, hand-drawn visual style and time-manipulation mechanics provide a fresh take on the traditional JRPG.
- #20 CrossCode
83% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 27.4%, JRPG 27.3%, RPG 17.8%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features incredible pixel art and a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving that feels very rewarding.
- #21 Frameland: A Binary Tale
82% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Team Frameland
Windows · Mac
A turn-based retro-inspired RPG you can complete over the weekend. Perfect your timing in combat, uncover secrets, and interact with a rich world and its characters in a gripping story told from two perspectives.
Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.5%, Party-Based RPG 10.6%, RPG 8.3%, Story Rich 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, turn-based JRPG that focuses on exploration and character-driven narrative.
- #22 Fishing Paradiso
82% matchVery Positive91% of 322 reviews2022
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!
Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Emotional 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Comedy 10.4%, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, pixel-art adventure game that focuses on relaxing activities and charming character interactions.
- #23 Fields of Mistria
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,018 reviews2024
Dev: NPC Studio
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Why similar: Cooking 52.2%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, RPG 22.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, pixel-art RPG that focuses on adventure and community building in a charming, vibrant setting.
- #24 A Tiny Sticker Tale
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 583 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Cozy 42.1%, Emotional 22%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Exploration 9.3%, Adventure 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short, cozy, and puzzle-adventure game that captures the whimsical spirit of Terra Memoria.
- #25 Disc Creatures
81% matchVery Positive84% of 233 reviews2019
Dev: PICORINNE SOFTPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Humans live alongside creatures, each with different personalities, abilities, and moral codes. The invention of the DiscKid has changed life for everyone. Humans can copy creatures and use their power to help others and solve mysteries around the world.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.4%, JRPG 22%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Funny 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art, party-based RPG that focuses on collecting and battling creatures in a classic style.
- #26 Quartet
77% matchVery Positive97% of 336 reviews2025
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 20.8%, Party-Based RPG 19.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Exploration 6.6%
- #27 EvoCreo
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: Ilmfinity Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Capture over 170 unique Creo, explore diverse regions, and battle your way through a story-rich, offline-friendly monster-catching RPG. Start your adventure in the world of Zenith as you search for your missing father and uncover the plot of a nefarious group, Shadow Hive.
Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Combat 23.5%, Comedy 10.2%, RPG 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A creature-collection RPG that emphasizes adventure and turn-based combat in a 2D world.
- #28 WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,294 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 44.8 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 41%, Turn-Based Combat 24.1%, RPG 16.1%, Fantasy 8.8%, Family Friendly 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, party-based JRPG that is highly accessible and features a lighthearted, adventurous tone.
- #29 Astra Hunter Zosma
77% matchVery Positive98% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Torch60
Windows
A treasure-hunting RPG with a lifelong friend! Escape the Crescent Moon Tower and return to the surface world... and grab lots of treasure on the way!
Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, Comedy 11.8%, Exploration 10.5%, RPG 10.3%, Colorful 9.3%
- #30 Night Stones
76% matchVery Positive94% of 249 reviews2024
Dev: Advance Nine
Windows · Mac
You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.
Why similar: Cozy 25.9%, JRPG 15.2%, Emotional 12.6%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #31 Terrain of Magical Expertise
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 164 reviews2021
Dev: NEO-C Productions L.L.CPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Terrain of Magical Expertise is a game about a game! Take on the role of a White-Hat Hacker in this non-linear, story-driven, RPG adventure, featuring an original turn-based combat system, hundreds of unique enemies, and a full cast of voice actors. Do all it takes to win the Campaign of Champions!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.9%, JRPG 27.1%, Comedy 10.4%, RPG 10%, Funny 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, party-based JRPG that features a lighthearted adventure and a focus on character abilities.
- #32 Artis Impact
74% matchVery Positive85% of 2,406 reviews2025
Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A fun turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI. Play as Akane to explore vibrant locations, battle with simple yet fluid combat, and enjoy side quests full of charming surprises. With a playful, humorous style and clever details, this adventure is light, easy, and full of smiles.
Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Comedy 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #33 Cosmic Star Heroine
78% matchVery Positive89% of 1,021 reviews2017
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
Why similar: JRPG 45.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, RPG 8.9%, Comedy 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art JRPG that emphasizes party-based combat and a retro-inspired adventure.
- #34 Neko Odyssey
76% matchVery Positive87% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: SECRET CHARACTERPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Neko Odyssey: A Game for Cat Lovers You Can't Miss! Here’s a slightly unusual Casual Adventure game where the main gameplay centers around taking pictures of cats. The pixel art graphics in a 3D setting create a charming atmosphere reminiscent of Japanese animation.
Why similar: Cozy 20.9%, JRPG 14.2%, 2.5D 12.9%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Comedy 8.3%
- #35 Weirdlands
75% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Martin Mejak
Windows
A charmingly quirky RPG where you catch and fuse spirits you fight, and layer by layer reveal deep, intricate lore. This single-player, turn-based RPG has a deceptively simple exterior, but within lie complexity and depth. It's light and it's dark, it's witty and it's silly, and it's one of a kind.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.2%, JRPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Family Friendly 7.2%
- #36 Beloved Rapture
74% matchVery Positive84% of 256 reviews2024
Dev: Rapturous StudioPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Beloved Rapture is an indie jRPG inspired by the classics. Explore beautiful landscapes, fight in turn-based battles, and uncover many secrets. This mid-length adventure balances both an intimate coming of age story, and larger threats looming over the troubled kingdom.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 18.9%, JRPG 17.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, Emotional 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #37 Geo Mythica
73% matchVery Positive100% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Guin Entertainment, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth. Battle in unique party-based combat mixing real-time action and strategic commands. Join Gio and a team of lively characters as they unearth bizarre global events, forgotten legends, and battle mythical foes to unveil the secrets of Geo Mythica.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.7%, JRPG 24.4%, Exploration 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #38 Etrian Odyssey HD
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,256 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29%, JRPG 21.6%, RPG 16.1%, Party-Based RPG 15.6%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #39 Soma Union
75% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Torch60
Windows
Having fallen to a great calamity a second time, it's up to Zero and their friends to put Soma back together! What is on your horizon is for you to decide...
Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, Party-Based RPG 23.9%, RPG 9.4%, Comedy 8.7%, Colorful 8.3%
- #40 Echo Generation: Midnight Edition
72% matchVery Positive94% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: Cococucumber
Windows
Lead a gang of kids to uncover spooky mysteries, battle creatures, and explore the supernatural side of your hometown in Echo Generation, a turn-based adventure set in the 90s.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.9%, JRPG 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Exploration 6.7%
- #41 Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 605 reviews2023
Dev: Deathbulge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A party-based RPG about a 3-piece band of dysfunctional friends who, upon signing up to a perfectly normal battle of the bands contest, become cursed with an unusual power.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.7%, JRPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Emotional 10.8%, Comedy 8.5%
- #42 Fireside
70% matchVery Positive93% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Emergo EntertainmentPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Fireside is an uplifting narrative experience about a journey, and the breaks that follow it. Make friends, trade and chat at the campfire, weave connections, and explore a serene magic-filled world.
Why similar: Cooking 28.5%, Comedy 12.4%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Funny 9.3%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #43 Hero Emblems II
71% matchMixed59% of 270 reviews2024
Dev: HeatPot Games
Windows
Hero Emblems II is a Japanese-style RPG that combines elements from side-scrollers and Match-3 games. Players will control members of the Night Chasers and embark on an adventure to become heroes in order to help the people who are suffering.
Why similar: JRPG 23.6%, Party-Based RPG 19.4%, 2.5D 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, RPG 5.8%
- #44 Anode Heart
69% matchVery Positive91% of 449 reviews2023
Dev: Stove Powered Games
Windows · Mac
A semi-open world, monster tamer RPG, set in a digital, futuristic environment, with fast-paced combat, a card minigame and focus on exploration.
Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, RPG 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Colorful 9%
- #45 EXCALIBURIAN!!
71% matchVery Positive93% of 264 reviews2021
Dev: Majd Rouhana
Windows
Follow in the Legendary Hero's footsteps in a traditional, turn-based JRPG. Gather companions, explore the world, and ascend the throne!
Why similar: JRPG 26.7%, Party-Based RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, RPG 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #46 Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG
73% matchMixed57% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: 30 Parallel
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Discover a new language with Terra Alia – a unique language learning experience where you can embark on a thrilling RPG adventure in the world full of magic and mysteries!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.6%, RPG 14%, Exploration 14%, Fantasy 13.8%, Story Rich 12.5%
- #47 8-Bit Adventures 2
69% matchVery Positive95% of 302 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.7%, JRPG 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Story Rich 6.9%, Exploration 6.8%
- #48 Mr. Saitou
68% matchVery Positive96% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: Laura Shigihara
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short game about an average white-collar worker who struggles to find meaning in a life full of constant overtime and isolation. After an accident lands him in the hospital, Mr. Saitou is spirited away to a strange fantasy world where an unexpected friend takes him on a life-changing adventure.
Why similar: JRPG 21.7%, Emotional 16.3%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Funny 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #49 Temtem
68% matchVery Positive81% of 39,217 reviews2022
Dev: CremaPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Temtem is an online creature-collection adventure. Tame 165 unique creatures across 7 vibrant islands, battle other tamers, tackle mythical Lairs, chase Luma & Umbra variants, and breed your favorite Tems - with friends by your side! Dive into a colorful monster catching adventure, so Temtem up!
Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, Turn-Based Combat 26.9%, Story Rich 10.7%, RPG 10.5%, Exploration 9.3%
- #50 Heroes of Spyria
69% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: JRPG 35.2%, Party-Based RPG 18.8%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #51 Beyond Galaxyland
67% matchVery Positive88% of 323 reviews2024
Dev: Sam EnrightPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Beyond Galaxyland is a thrilling adventure-RPG combining cosmic exploration, strategic turn-based combat, and epic boss battle events across a vast solar system. Join Doug and his gun-toting guinea pig on an exhilarating quest to save Earth, itself.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 20.9%, JRPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, 2.5D 13.7%, Exploration 7%
- #52 WitchSpring R
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,785 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: JRPG 29.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, Funny 16.3%, RPG 11.6%, Exploration 7.7%
- #53 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 196 reviews2015
Dev: Denneko YuugiPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Join Cram, Cronos, Retla, and Esty as they discover the secrets behind the great ruins that lie beneath their feet in this combo-based, action packed indie RPG!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 35.1%, JRPG 33.4%, RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 8.3%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #54 Dino Hazard: Chronos Blackout
67% matchVery Positive90% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: Bone Collectors
Windows · Linux
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A story-rich JRPG set in a dystopian future where you befriend dinosaur companions, face tough choices with heart and humor, and unlock multiple endings.
Why similar: JRPG 23.5%, Emotional 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #55 Ekorella Vol 1
66% matchVery Positive100% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Rockmaker TeamPub: ZNT Productions
Windows
A turn-based RPG set in a fantastic society of plants and animals. Fight against monsters and visit exotic places that have their unique culture and history. Beware of what lurks in the darkness...
Why similar: JRPG 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 13%, RPG 11.3%, Funny 11.2%, Fantasy 10.8%
- #56 Rekindled Trails
65% matchVery Positive96% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: Kiwick
Windows
Gather and Sell faraway goods to rebuild ruined towns and bring back light to a dark world in this cozy adventure game. With the help of your fire companion, fish, pull and mine natural resources in Aurteris to unite the people of this strange yet fantastic world!
Why similar: Exploration 19.7%, RPG 17.5%, Colorful 16.9%, Story Rich 15.1%, Fantasy 12.6%
- #57 Ignis Universia: Eternal Sisters Saga DX
68% matchVery Positive92% of 247 reviews2020
Dev: Random Potion Oy
Windows · Mac
A short game with a long name. Mashes up JRPG battles with Visual Novel storytelling. Not entirely serious.
Why similar: JRPG 26.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Funny 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Colorful 8%
- #58 Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 578 reviews2017
Dev: Pixelated Milk
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Regalia: Of Men And Monarchs is a tactical RPG set in a cheerful fantasy world full of weirdness and wonder. Assemble your party, go adventuring, manage your kingdom, make new friends, and defeat your opponents in challenging turn-based combat.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.2%, JRPG 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, Funny 8.3%, Fantasy 7.1%