- #1 Sea of Stars
97% matchVery Positive89% of 14,463 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 20.2 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 22.4%, JRPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Emotional 6.3%
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 5,912 reviews2019
Dev: Moonsprout GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.1 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 18.9%, JRPG 15.1%, 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 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 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 30.2%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Comedy 12.7%, Story Rich 12%, RPG 9.9%
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 7,860 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.8 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 30.9%, RPG 15.9%, 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
94% matchVery Positive94% of 16,218 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 36.7 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 22.1%, 2.5D 17.2%, 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.
- #6 Cassette Beasts
94% matchVery Positive94% of 10,685 reviews2023
Dev: Bytten StudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.2 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 22.1%, JRPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Comedy 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines creature collection with a cozy, party-based JRPG structure and a vibrant, modern world.
- #7 Bloomtown: A Different Story
93% matchVery Positive85% of 1,498 reviews2024
Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 22.9%, JRPG 20%, Cooking 18%, 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 3,896 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 46.4%, RPG 14%, 2.5D 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 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 1,695 reviews2021
Dev: PicogramPub: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.9 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 22.4%, JRPG 18%, 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 1,698 reviews2021
Dev: Twin HeartsPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.9 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 43.7%, Family Friendly 19.7%, RPG 13.2%, 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 1,237 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 25.4%, 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 526 reviews2023
Dev: WildArts GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 27.9%, 2.5D 20.1%, Comedy 11.5%, 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 26.1%, 2.5D 20%, RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, 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 Positive97% of 3,928 reviews2021
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 22.6%, RPG 19.6%, Adventure 13%, 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 4,783 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 54.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Fantasy 14%, RPG 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a cozy, open-world exploration experience with creature collection and charming pixel art.
- #16 Dokimon: Quest
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 376 reviews2024
Dev: Yanako RPGs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"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 27.8%, JRPG 23.7%, 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.
- #17 Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 853 reviews2024
Dev: h.a.n.d., Inc.Pub: Neos Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Shin chan starts a mysterious daily routine, traveling between two worlds: the Village in Akita and Coal Town.
Why similar: Cooking 19.7%, JRPG 15.7%, 2.5D 14%, Emotional 10.7%, 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 Potion Permit
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,276 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 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: JRPG 31.5%, Cozy 30.9%, Colorful 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, crafting-focused game with pixel art that emphasizes community interaction and exploration.
- #19 Cris Tales
85% matchMixed65% of 540 reviews2021
Dev: Dreams UncorporatedPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 31.8%, Turn-Based Combat 23.2%, 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 17,943 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: JRPG 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 27.3%, RPG 17.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, 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 51 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 28.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Party-Based RPG 10.7%, 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 Fields of Mistria
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,781 reviews2024
Dev: NPC Studio
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 24.5 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%, Pixel Graphics 25.1%, 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.
- #23 Fishing Paradiso
81% matchVery Positive91% of 326 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 25.2%, Emotional 21%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Comedy 10.3%, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, pixel-art adventure game that focuses on relaxing activities and charming character interactions.
- #24 Disc Creatures
82% 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 27.5%, JRPG 22%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Funny 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art, party-based RPG that focuses on collecting and battling creatures in a classic style.
- #25 A Tiny Sticker Tale
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 622 reviews2023
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
Why similar: Cozy 41.8%, Emotional 21.9%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Exploration 9.4%, Adventure 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A short, cozy, and puzzle-adventure game that captures the whimsical spirit of Terra Memoria.
- #26 Quartet
77% matchVery Positive97% of 353 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 20.9%, Party-Based RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Exploration 6.6%
- #27 Cosmic Star Heroine
81% matchVery Positive89% of 1,029 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 43.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, RPG 8.3%, Comedy 7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art JRPG that emphasizes party-based combat and a retro-inspired adventure.
- #28 EvoCreo
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 72 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 25.3%, Turn-Based Combat 23.4%, Comedy 10.1%, RPG 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Why You'll Like It: A creature-collection RPG that emphasizes adventure and turn-based combat in a 2D world.
- #29 WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,310 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 45.6 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 41.2%, Turn-Based Combat 24%, 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.
- #30 Neko Odyssey
77% matchVery Positive88% of 96 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 20.6%, JRPG 14.4%, 2.5D 12.9%, Family Friendly 9%, Comedy 8.3%
- #31 Pluralys
75% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Ivalys Studios
Windows · Mac
Pluralys is an RPG focused on exploration, comedy and intrigue. You play Elie, a young person living a peaceful life, until unexpected visitors arrive and change everything. What seems like a quiet, cozy story hides a deeper mystery and many other adventures to discover.
Why similar: Cozy 28.4%, JRPG 21.6%, Exploration 7.9%, Story Rich 7.4%, Funny 7.3%
- #32 Astra Hunter Zosma
76% matchVery Positive98% of 98 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 33%, Comedy 11.8%, Exploration 10.4%, RPG 10.3%, Colorful 9.3%
- #33 Weirdlands
76% matchVery Positive98% of 57 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 24.3%, JRPG 21.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Family Friendly 7.2%
- #34 Terrain of Magical Expertise
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 164 reviews2021
Dev: NEO-C Productions L.L.CPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 31%, JRPG 27.2%, Comedy 10.3%, RPG 10%, Funny 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, party-based JRPG that features a lighthearted adventure and a focus on character abilities.
- #35 Artis Impact
74% matchVery Positive85% of 2,514 reviews2025
Dev: MasPub: Feuxon
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 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 29.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Comedy 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Story Rich 9%
- #36 8-Bit Adventures 2
74% matchVery Positive95% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 24.8%, JRPG 23.5%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Story Rich 6.9%, Exploration 6.7%
- #37 Beloved Rapture
73% matchVery Positive84% of 262 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 19%, JRPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Emotional 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #38 SPARK IGNITES
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 240 reviews2026
Dev: Ignicorvus Studios
Windows
Spark Ignites - A pixel fantasy RPG where the Star God's Blessing grants one wish each century. Orphan Ash and Clover uncover its bloody truth during their pilgrimage. Holding a world-changing secret, will you steal divine power or defy the gods? Every choice writes a new ending.
Why similar: JRPG 23.1%, 2.5D 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, RPG 10.8%, Emotional 6.7%
- #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 28.8%, Party-Based RPG 24%, RPG 9.4%, Comedy 8.6%, Colorful 8.2%
- #40 Etrian Odyssey HD
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,319 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.1 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 29.4%, JRPG 21.5%, RPG 16.1%, Party-Based RPG 15.5%, Fantasy 7.8%
- #41 Geo Mythica
71% 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 28.9%, JRPG 24.5%, Exploration 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%, RPG 7.3%
- #42 EXCALIBURIAN!!
72% matchVery Positive93% of 269 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 19.3%, RPG 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #43 Echo Generation: Midnight Edition
71% matchVery Positive94% of 136 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 23%, JRPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Family Friendly 10.4%, Exploration 6.6%
- #44 Beyond Galaxyland
70% matchVery Positive88% of 340 reviews2024
Dev: Sam EnrightPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 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 21%, JRPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.6%, 2.5D 13.7%, RPG 7%
- #45 Anode Heart
69% matchVery Positive91% of 458 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 34.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, RPG 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Colorful 9.1%
- #46 Machina of the Planet Tree -Planet Ruler-
73% 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 35.2%, JRPG 33.4%, RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 8.2%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #47 Mr. Saitou
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 502 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 21.8%, Emotional 16%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Funny 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #48 Night Stones
67% matchVery Positive94% of 276 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 30.3%, Emotional 14.7%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Fantasy 8.5%, Exploration 8.4%
- #49 Dino Hazard: Chronos Blackout
68% matchVery Positive90% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: Bone Collectors
Windows · Linux
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 23.7%, Emotional 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 20%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #50 Terra Alia: The Language Discovery RPG
71% matchMixed58% of 130 reviews2021
Dev: 30 Parallel
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 32.5%, RPG 14.1%, Exploration 14%, Fantasy 13.8%, Story Rich 12.5%
- #51 Familia
70% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Maui Game StudioPub: Maui Interactive, LLC
Windows · Mac
Familia follows four protagonists through a journey to retake their homeland. The game’s style is highly influenced by 90s-style Japanese role-playing games like Final Fantasy 1-6.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.5%, JRPG 29.1%, Exploration 9.1%, RPG 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #52 Hero Emblems II
69% matchMixed59% of 271 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 23.7%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, 2.5D 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, RPG 5.8%
- #53 Heroes of Spyria
68% matchVery Positive92% of 65 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 35.3%, Party-Based RPG 18.9%, RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #54 WitchSpring R
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,906 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 25.1 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 29.5%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, Funny 16.3%, RPG 11.6%, Exploration 7.6%
- #55 Paleo Pines
66% matchVery Positive83% of 2,551 reviews2023
Dev: Italic PigPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cozy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.
Why similar: Exploration 21.3%, Family Friendly 20.7%, Colorful 16.8%, Funny 14.4%, Casual 9.9%
- #56 Rekindled Trails
65% matchVery Positive93% of 135 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%, Fantasy 12.6%
- #57 Ekorella Vol 1
66% matchVery Positive100% of 68 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 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, RPG 11.3%, Funny 11.2%, Fantasy 10.8%
- #58 Etrian Odyssey II HD
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 361 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Take off to the skies for High Lagaard, a mysterious castle beyond the clouds. Assemble a team of heroes, seek the mystery of the colossal Yggdrasil tree and uncover the truth of the city!
Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, RPG 15.3%, Adventure 8.1%, Party-Based RPG 8%
- #59 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 27.3%, JRPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, Funny 8.3%, Fantasy 7.1%