- #1 Helen's Mysterious Castle
97% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: RPGMaker 34% ★, JRPG 13.8%, RPG 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Fantasy 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded indie RPG that focuses on unique turn-based mechanics and a charming, focused narrative.
- #2 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,258 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.6%, RPGMaker 16.1% ★, JRPG 15%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the classic JRPG spirit and exploration-heavy gameplay that defines the Amber Throne experience.
- #3 Astria Ascending
96% matchMixed54% of 348 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.
Why similar: JRPG 32.3%, RPG 20.7%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: It features stunning hand-drawn visuals and a deep, turn-based combat system that mirrors the aesthetic appeal of the seed game.
- #4 Manafinder
95% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2022
Dev: Wolfsden LLC
Windows · Mac
Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.
Why similar: JRPG 26%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, RPG 16.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused JRPG that captures the desert-adventure vibe and character-driven storytelling of the seed game.
- #5 Sea of Stars
93% 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: JRPG 36.1%, RPG 18.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 8.4%, Fantasy 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This modern JRPG masterpiece captures the nostalgic feel of 90s classics with beautiful pixel art and engaging turn-based combat.
- #6 Child of Light
94% matchVery Positive91% of 13,410 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.2%, RPG 19.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Fantasy 9.6%, Hand-drawn 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a beautiful hand-drawn art style and a female protagonist on a journey through a fantastical world.
- #7 The Tenth Line
94% matchVery Positive83% of 150 reviews2017
Dev: Sungazer Software LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A console-style RPG featuring a colorful cast of characters, unique battle and level-up systems, quick 2D platforming action, and an original, fantastical story about friendship, faith, and finding your place in the world.
Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Turn-Based 21.6%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, RPG 9.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique take on the JRPG genre with a strong female lead and a focus on story-rich exploration.
- #8 Chained Echoes
92% 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: Turn-Based 35.8%, JRPG 23.3%, RPG 23%, Indie 3.9%, Retro 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A polished, story-driven JRPG that emphasizes tactical turn-based battles and a rich, immersive world.
- #9 Märchen Forest
91% matchVery Positive81% of 383 reviews2021
Dev: PrimaryOrbitPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
This is the story of a young girl and her magical adventure.
Why similar: RPG 29.8%, JRPG 19.3%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Adventure 12%, Fantasy 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, 3D adventure RPG that captures the whimsical yet mysterious tone of indie fantasy games.
- #10 Pale Echoes
91% matchVery Positive82% of 72 reviews2015
Dev: Wyrmling ProductionsPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
An RPG of exploration, collection, and critical thinking. The end of the world has come and gone, leaving only phantoms where once there was life. Now Schorl, the last surviving human, and Spinel, the last of the magical saerii, search through the memories of a bygone era, hoping to find a future.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.3%, RPGMaker 18.3% ★, JRPG 16.9%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a melancholic, exploration-heavy experience that aligns well with the atmosphere of the seed game.
- #11 The Girl of Glass: A Summer Bird's Tale
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Markus with friendsPub: En Widunderlig Produktion
Windows
Join Kristal as she sets out on her journey to better understand herself and the world around her in a point and click adventure game, featuring turn-based combat and hand-painted environments.
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Adventure 20.9%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Indie 13.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure-heavy RPG that features a unique art style and a compelling female-led narrative.
- #12 Cosmic Star Heroine
89% 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 39.5%, RPG 14.5%, Turn-Based 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Retro 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, turn-based RPG that pays homage to 16-bit classics while maintaining a modern indie sensibility.
- #13 The Princess' Heart
89% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With a style inspired by Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3, The Princess' Heart features up to 15 hours of epic fantasy gameplay. Follow Princess Aerin on a quest to defeat her demons, both literal and metaphorical, in this light-hearted tale of hope and love.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.7%, RPGMaker 16.5% ★, JRPG 16%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that emphasizes party-based strategy and classic JRPG exploration.
- #14 Skyborn
88% matchVery Positive87% of 1,719 reviews2014
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,...
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.9% ★, RPG 15.2%, JRPG 10%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Turn-Based 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-themed JRPG that excels in character development and classic turn-based combat.
- #15 Virgo Versus The Zodiac
86% matchVery Positive92% of 947 reviews2019
Dev: Moonana
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.5%, JRPG 18.3%, RPG 14.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG with a distinct, vibrant art style and a strong, complex female protagonist.
- #16 Tales Across Time
87% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Tales Across Time is a story-driven RPG experience from the creator of 8-Bit Adventures: The Forgotten Journey. It uses the classic short-story format to tell the tale of three different characters...
Why similar: RPGMaker 36.6% ★, RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based 11%, JRPG 9%, Adventure 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that explores multiple narratives through a classic, nostalgic lens.
- #17 Ikenfell
85% 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: RPG 21.3%, Turn-Based 18.9%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, JRPG 13.3%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that features tactical, turn-based combat and a charming, character-focused narrative.
- #18 Cris Tales
86% 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 20.2%, Turn-Based 18.3%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, RPG 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes a striking hand-drawn art style and time-manipulation mechanics within a traditional JRPG framework.
- #19 Heroes of Spyria
84% 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 25.6%, RPGMaker 24.1% ★, RPG 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Story Rich 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich JRPG that captures the essence of classic pixel-art adventures.
- #20 Desert Blossom
82% matchVery Positive97% of 124 reviews2023
Dev: ZH RPG制作组
Windows
In the deserts of the Baihe Continent, a girl named Mars was born, breaking the curse. -- Embarking on a journey, composing an epic adventure about courage, life and love.
Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 9.5%, Fantasy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D JRPG that features a female protagonist and a unique, pixel-art aesthetic.
- #21 Moonchild
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2016
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
What kind of danger can a mother face to rescue her child? Moonchild is a unique and enthralling 16-bit style RPG adventure featuring 9 amazing characters, plenty of sidequests and countless items and spells.
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.9% ★, RPG 17.3%, Female Protagonist 11%, JRPG 5.9%, Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie RPG that focuses on adventure and casual, turn-based progression.
- #22 Asdivine Hearts
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: Exe Create Inc.Pub: KEMCO
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Restore the balance of light and shadow in the world!Beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a story of epic proportions bring Asdivine Hearts to the forefront of PC gaming! Travel alongside four companions and a cat in this fantasy 2D turn-based RPG!
Why similar: RPGMaker 28.1% ★, JRPG 17.9%, RPG 17.5%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted JRPG that offers a solid, traditional adventure experience with a large cast of characters.
- #23 Vagrant Hearts
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Enjoy pure 16-bit RPG goodness! Scarllet and Beatrice are two close sisters. One of them has the gift of healing, the more she knows about her gift the more she realizes how big her responsibility is. Features party splitting, beautiful artworks and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPGMaker 35.2% ★, RPG 14.4%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, JRPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-feeling indie RPG that focuses on character relationships and traditional turn-based combat.
- #24 Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 115 reviews2016
Dev: Whale Hammer Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guide Tahira, the 20-year old princess of Avestan, through the most challenging night of her life in this epic tactical turn-based adventure. You must fight to save your people from the genocidal Astral Empire on a world fallen into a medieval dark age after the collapse of a spacefaring civilisation.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.9%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, JRPG 13.7%, RPG 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that features a strong female lead and a focus on strategic, turn-based combat.
- #25 Tower of the Dragon
77% matchVery Positive99% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: ZeroHP
Windows
Tower of the Dragon is a story-driven, turn-based combat RPG. Treasures and secrets lie in the mysterious tower which appeared after the death of a young dragon.
Why similar: RPG 32.3%, RPGMaker 22.9% ★, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Fantasy 8%, 2D 5.9%
- #26 Greyfox RPG
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,021 reviews2015
Dev: Lesley DoddPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox.
Why similar: RPGMaker 67.2% ★, RPG 10.1%, Adventure 5.2%, Female Protagonist 5.1%, Anime 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie RPG that delivers a straightforward, adventure-focused experience.
- #27 A Rose in the Twilight
79% matchVery Positive85% of 514 reviews2017
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A girl awakens in a castle void of color and time, affixed with the Curse of Thorns upon her back. After meeting a sleeping giant, the two work together to escape. Help them unravel the mystery of the thorns and the history behind the somber castle.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 52.2%, Adventure 20.8%, Anime 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.1%, 2D 4%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer with a strong female lead and a dark, atmospheric art style that resonates with fans of indie adventure.
- #28 Sydney's World
80% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: Wise Dad Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Sydney's World is a family-friendly JRPG. Game focus is on the intersecting story arcs of a young girl seeking her father and a king in search of redemption.
Why similar: JRPG 24%, RPGMaker 22.2% ★, RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Fantasy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An interactive fiction RPG that blends storytelling with classic JRPG elements.
- #29 Quartet
75% 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 26%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, RPG 13.4%, Retro 9.3%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #30 Sweet Lily Dreams
81% matchMixed51% of 158 reviews2014
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The peaceful Realm of Dreams is about to be consumed by a terrible and maleficent nightmare. You must venture into the darkness and battle fearsome literary foes such as Hyde, the Headless Horseman and Dracula. Join Lily on a sugar-coated adventure about inner strength with a dark interior.
Why similar: RPGMaker 27.6% ★, Turn-Based 17%, JRPG 12.6%, RPG 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a classic RPG experience with a strong focus on exploration and adventure.
- #31 Astral Throne
75% matchVery Positive82% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: Zero Sun Games
Windows
Uncover the mystery of a land beset by a Falling Star's curse in this Roguelike Strategy RPG inspired by the classics. Build your party, recruit new allies, and synergize your team's skills for decisive victory.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.6%, RPG 35.2%, Fantasy 20.2%
- #32 永冻之壳 The Shell of Permafrost
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,204 reviews2018
Dev: YUMMI StudioPub: 迷糊的安安
Windows
A girl, draped in mystery and chased by an evil fate, escapes from a frozen land. Now, a year later, with her memory gradually returning, she is forced to make an important decision.
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.6% ★, RPG 17.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Story Rich 7.3%, Anime 5.6%
- #33 Storm Of Spears RPG
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 602 reviews2016
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears!
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.3% ★, RPG 12.3%, JRPG 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A mature-themed indie RPG that utilizes classic turn-based mechanics and anime-inspired aesthetics.
- #34 Witch of Ice Kingdom Ⅱ
78% matchVery Positive90% of 96 reviews2017
Dev: Windward_BirdsPub: XNZONE
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Exlester Continent had once been a beautiful land. But it was destroyed ruthlessly by a war between witches. At last a hero of the Archangel decedent put the war to an end by sealing the power of those witches. But it was too late, By the mighty magic, The beautiful Exlester Continent Was into the winter forever.
Why similar: RPGMaker 24.7% ★, Turn-Based 18.4%, JRPG 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that focuses on turn-based combat and a traditional adventure structure.
- #35 OneShot
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 61,459 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.3% ★, Story Rich 17%, RPG 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Adventure 6.7%
- #36 Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,179 reviews2023
Dev: Bar Holographic Otaku
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!
Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, RPG 19.2%, Adventure 9%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #37 Cavern of Time
77% matchMixed69% of 97 reviews2017
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Cavern of Time is an RPG/Adventure game where you guide the journey of a young girl. Can you find the magical locket in this perilous realm and cure your beloved grandmother's illness? Visit the Cavern of Time and find out!
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.3% ★, RPG 25.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Casual 8.6%, Indie 8%
- #38 Amber City
74% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: IrisloftPub: Gamirror Games
Windows · Mac
A girl in a white dress wakes up in a ruined city. She uses her light to light up mysterious cocoons, reverse time, and restore the city to its former splendor. You take on the role of this mysterious girl. As you restore Amber City, more and more of its history will unfurl before you.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Hand-drawn 24.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Fantasy 9.4%, Casual 9.1%
- #39 世界尽头的蔷薇花园
76% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Walhalancs
Windows
为了亲眼去看看那名孤独的女性和传说中的蔷薇花园,莉亚开启了她的旅程。
Why similar: RPGMaker 36.1% ★, RPG 17.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Casual 6.5%
- #40 Snow-Swept Quest
73% matchVery Positive89% of 313 reviews2021
Dev: potato-lifePub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A classic style turn-based RPG. Saya is stranded on an unfamiliar continent, surrounded by all manner of dangers. Will she make it home?
Why similar: RPGMaker 28.4% ★, JRPG 24.2%, RPG 21%, Adventure 9.8%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #41 Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
71% matchVery Positive94% of 2,529 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.5 hrsMean: 64.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.5%, JRPG 21.8%, Female Protagonist 15%, RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #42 Moonless Moon
71% matchVery Positive93% of 299 reviews2024
Dev: Kazuhide OkaPub: KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
Windows · Mac
When night falls, she wanders into another world... Moonless Moon is a text-based adventure game following a girl as she travels through a variety of different worlds.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Story Rich 19.5%, Adventure 17.8%, Atmospheric 13.2%, 2D 9.4%
- #43 Artis Impact
69% 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 27.9%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, RPG 14.8%, Story Rich 9.7%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #44 WitchSpring R
69% 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 24.2%, RPG 18.1%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #45 Lord Ambermaze: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive97% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: Potata CompanyPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Lord Amber maze: Prologue is a free entry to a turn-based dungeon-crawler set in a labyrinth of frozen time. Plan each move carefully, battle quirky monsters, and solve intricate puzzles, one dungeon at a time.
Why similar: RPG 29.7%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Fantasy 14.2%, Retro 13.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #46 Knight Bewitched
73% matchVery Positive91% of 167 reviews2018
Dev: Joshua Keith
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Knight Bewitched is a turn-based jRPG that follows the love story of innocent witch Gwen and Ruth, the stalwart knight tasked to slay her. The Enhanced Edition includes new features and new content.
Why similar: RPGMaker 27.4% ★, JRPG 18.9%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, RPG 7.9%
- #47 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
71% matchVery Positive87% of 7,312 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: RPG 30.1%, JRPG 26.3%, Turn-Based 22.1%, Fantasy 7.9%, Atmospheric 3.8%
- #48 HorrorVale
68% matchVery Positive99% of 407 reviews2024
Dev: BatWorks Software
Windows
HorrorVale: A grand Spooktacular adventure about a girl, her dog, and her long journey to save him in a strange and horrifying Underworld.
Why similar: RPGMaker 50.3% ★, RPG 29.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 8.3%
- #49 The Silent Kingdom
68% matchVery Positive100% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: Lucky Cat
Windows
An otome RPG adventure with a dark story and meaningful choices. Shape the fate of a princess who must corrupt her soul in order to save her kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 35.4%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, RPG 11%, Adventure 6.9%
- #50 Didnapper 2
70% matchVery Positive96% of 185 reviews2021
Dev: DID Games
Windows · Mac
Didnapper 2 is a story-focused JRPG adventure featuring lots, lots of DiD (damsel in distress) scenes! Play as the magically-gifted hero Seles and try to avoid capture or escape your bonds, as she tries to uncover the secrets of the world with a party of misfits.
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, RPG 16.4%, Fantasy 9.1%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #51 Road Not Taken
72% matchVery Positive81% of 354 reviews2014
Dev: Spry Fox
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Road Not Taken is a roguelike puzzle game about surviving life’s surprises. You play as a ranger adventuring through a vast, unforgiving forest in the aftermath of a brutal winter storm, rescuing children who have lost their way.
Why similar: Turn-Based 55%, Indie 35.6%, Adventure 9.5%
- #52 Shardlight
70% matchVery Positive90% of 786 reviews2016
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.7%, Adventure 16.3%, Story Rich 9%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Indie 8.3%
- #53 Journey of Realm:Dawn Dew
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,023 reviews2025
Dev: CongSe StudioPub: Anotherindie
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"JOR: Dawn Dew" is a 2D turn-based game with a box-like map. In the game, act "Dew" to adventure. On adventure, collect and freely choose your way of fighting. As the exploration progresses, deter the threat of the black beast tide, and finally defeat the monstrous malice.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.7%, RPG 25%, Fantasy 16.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #54 The Girl and the Robot
72% matchMixed68% of 71 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Carpets Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Girl and the Robot is a third person action/adventure game set in a fairy tale world where you take on the role of a young girl trying to escape from a castle ruled by an evil queen.
Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Adventure 22.6%, Indie 13.3%
- #55 Fiendish Quest
67% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: オニチク屋!Pub: BokiBoki Games
Windows
To save her petrified mother, the heroine embarks on a journey to find the legendary orbs that can grant any wish.
Why similar: Adventure 24%, Casual 18%, Fantasy 14.2%, 2D 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%
- #56 EXCALIBURIAN!!
67% 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 33.2%, RPG 19.9%, RPGMaker 16.1% ★, Retro 9.9%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #57 Ascension to the Throne: Valkyrie
66% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: DVSPub: Strategy First
Windows
As a result of treacherous conspiracy the ruler of Airath Alexander was deprived of power and brought to the distant land of Oganthar. Craving for revenge, Alexander meets many friends and enemies on his way home, and beautiful warrioress Eneya is among them. It is she who will become the hero!
Why similar: RPG 33.4%, Female Protagonist 28.2%, Fantasy 16.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Singleplayer 4.8%
- #58 The Oni Sellsword
69% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Eric Baskin
Windows
A totally free, short-but-sweet RPG with an unlikely hero. Journey across worlds as Xavienne to save her best friend, the beautiful Princess La.
Why similar: JRPG 27.2%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, RPG 15.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Retro 7.7%
- #59 Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
66% matchVery Positive89% of 385 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
It's not about saving the world. In this "leisure adventure RPG," failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. "Atelier Marie," the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements!
Why similar: JRPG 26.4%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #60 HEARTBEAT
68% matchVery Positive85% of 618 reviews2018
Dev: CHUMBOSOFT LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Make friends, make enemies, go fishing, collect cards, beat up sharks, beat up tigers, obtain the denim blade, train a fuzzy infantile insect for battle, and uncover ancient secrets in this monster-filled adventure.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.2% ★, RPG 20.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, JRPG 7.8%, Indie 5.5%