Games Like The Caligula Effect: Overdose

Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 40.5%, RPG 23.6%, Anime 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Female Protagonist 3%

Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, Anime 20.2%, Turn-Based 14.6%, RPG 12.9%, Violent 6.3%

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 27.4%, RPG 24.3%, Turn-Based 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Anime 10.6%

At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

Why similar: JRPG 35.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Turn-Based 15.6%, Anime 13.8%, RPG 11.2%

Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.

Why similar: JRPG 47.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Anime 15.6%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 3.3%

Half a year after Trails in the Sky SC, Father Kevin Graham takes on a routine mission on behalf of the Septian Church. He and his partner are then plunged into a realm that follows an unnaturally strict set of rules and is as intent to open old wounds as it is to keep them behind closed doors.

Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Turn-Based 16.6%, RPG 12.8%, Anime 10.4%

This symphonic gunplay RPG, where you can change the fate of the world, has been remastered in a 4K/HD EDITION. Fly through the air and enjoy the blazing gun battles in this fateful tale set on a ruined planet.

Why similar: JRPG 45.5%, RPG 18%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Anime 11.3%, Female Protagonist 5.4%

A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".

Why similar: JRPG 36.5%, RPG 14%, Anime 14%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%

Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.

Why similar: JRPG 37.5%, RPG 17.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Anime 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%

Civil war has broken out across Erebonia. After his narrow escape from Trista, Rean will take up his sword again on a journey with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear...

Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Turn-Based 17.9%, Anime 12.1%, RPG 11.5%

For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.

Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Anime 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, RPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14.5%

A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!

Why similar: JRPG 51.2%, RPG 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Story Rich 6.5%, Anime 5.3%

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 27.5%, RPG 21.2%, Turn-Based 18%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Anime 11.7%

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 41%, JRPG 30.5%, Anime 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Female Protagonist 3.2%

The long awaited 4th installment of the popular "Arland" series that had begun with the "Atelier Rorona"! In this new story, players will revisit the nostalgic world of Arland and embark on exciting journey of alchemy together with Rorona's daughter, Lulua.

Why similar: JRPG 31.9%, Anime 17.4%, RPG 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Turn-Based 10.2%

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 41.7%, RPG 20.5%, Anime 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Story Rich 7.7%

You awaken in a field of snow with no memory of even your name. The local monstrosities nearly devour you before you meet your rescuer, a beautiful girl named Kuon—who has animal ears and a tail. She names you Haku⸺ The Japanese hit tactics-RPG visual novel series returns to PC at last!

Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Anime 20%, RPG 16%, Violent 7.7%

"The promise begins." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. The 1st title in the series "Atelier Ayesha" is now available as a deluxe version.

Why similar: RPG 42.8%, JRPG 26.2%, Anime 11.9%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

"A story of two girls fulfilling their wishes." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. The 3rd title in the series "Atelier Shallie" is now available as a deluxe version.

Why similar: RPG 40.4%, JRPG 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Turn-Based 9.1%, Anime 8.7%

Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.

Why similar: JRPG 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Turn-Based 11%, RPG 10.6%, Anime 10.2%

The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Sophie" is the 1st instalment: a chance encounter between Sophie and a sentient book Plachta takes them on an adventure to recover Plachta's memories.

Why similar: JRPG 33.1%, RPG 16.1%, Anime 13.2%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

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: JRPG 30.3%, Turn-Based 20.4%, Anime 14.9%, RPG 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

“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 37.3%, Anime 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, RPG 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 38.9%, Anime 22.2%, RPG 13.8%, Turn-Based 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10%

Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.

Why similar: JRPG 45%, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, RPG 16.8%, Anime 10.8%, Story Rich 4.3%

"Lydie and Sue are twin sisters who live in the Kingdom of Adalet, and they aim to make their atelier the best atelier in the kingdom. One day, they discover a certain Mysterious Painting that will eventually become the very key to realizing their dream... A new Mysterious story to mark the 20th anniversary of the Atelier series!

Why similar: JRPG 33.2%, RPG 21.3%, Anime 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Female Protagonist 9%

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 38.2%, RPG 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Anime 14%, Story Rich 3.8%

When Lloyd Bannings is assigned to Crossbell's Special Support Section, he and his new teammates must prove themselves as they fight to overcome the injustice of a city gripped by corruption.

Why similar: JRPG 38%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, RPG 17.9%, Anime 15.5%, Story Rich 7.7%

The second entry in the 'Mysterious' saga follows the adventures of the enthusiastic Firis Mistlud and her loving older sister Liane Mistlud. The sisters have lived their entire lives in the isolated town of Ertona, where Firis uses her unique ability to see where crystals of materials are buried.

Why similar: JRPG 34%, RPG 19.1%, Anime 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.6%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

With the fate of the world uncertain, follow the journey of Urpina, Taria, Balmaint, and Leonard as they call on their might and set out to carve a new future. Take charge and shape your own adventure with ultimate freedom of choice.

Why similar: JRPG 29.4%, Turn-Based 22.3%, RPG 20%, Anime 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%

Third release in the Arland series. Princess of the small frontier country of Arls, Meruru plans to use alchemy to stimulate the growth of her small country. Use Synthesis, Explore, and Battle to increase the population within the time limit and boost the advancement of the kingdom.

Why similar: RPG 26%, JRPG 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Anime 12%, Turn-Based 9.2%

Atelier 20th Anniversary Title An Atelier town built together with legendary alchemists. This title aims to combine the “slice-of-life” atmosphere of living in a town and collaborating with various characters and the exaltation that comes from successfully governing a town and expanding your world.

Why similar: JRPG 31.3%, Turn-Based 19.5%, Anime 16.5%, RPG 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

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 35.1%, RPG 16.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Turn-Based 11%, Anime 10.9%

The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Firis" is the 2nd instalment: after Firis encounters alchemy and is able to leave town, she is taken on a magical journey that has no limits.

Why similar: JRPG 31%, RPG 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Anime 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

It is no longer about facing destiny. Create a new future and change the world! Now enhanced for Windows PC.

Why similar: JRPG 37.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, RPG 12%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Anime 7.9%

Humanity is in peril! A deadly phenomenon known as Blare threatens to consume all life on earth and is eating away at the minds of humans worldwide. No conventional forces can stop the Blare and it has rapidly spread worldwide. But in one city, a small population holds out against this deadly threat...

Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, Turn-Based 27.4%, Anime 15.7%, RPG 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

Neptune, stricken with amnesia, awakes in a mysterious world where 2D reigns supreme. With a little help from her friends, Neptune embark on a journey to regain her memory, save the world, and 3D games as we know it.

Why similar: JRPG 41.1%, Anime 22.8%, RPG 21.4%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Save the world or the life of one girl... I decide my destiny! The world was once ruled by the Nightｌord. In that world lived a Saint, destined to become a sacrifice to the Nightｌord, and a Holy Knight, with the power to use Servans. Take your Servans and fight accross "The Land Without Night" for the one you love!

Why similar: JRPG 38.5%, Anime 16%, RPG 15.3%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

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 40.2%, RPG 23.9%, Anime 17%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

"WELCOME TO NEW KOZA" It's the end of the 20th century, on a historic timeline different from that which we know. A manmade island off the coast of Okinawa is humming with a dirty, exotic vibe - and it's awesome!

Why similar: JRPG 26.4%, Turn-Based 22.1%, Anime 11.5%, RPG 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

"The promise is entrusted to two alchemists..." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters.

Why similar: RPG 37.8%, JRPG 22.3%, Anime 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Turn-Based 9.9%

In the digital realm of SE.RA.PH, the Holy Grail War is over, but the land’s new ruler faces challenges and threats from all sides. The servants now find themselves drawing up tense and unlikely alliances, preparing for a conflict that may tear SE.RA.PH apart...or destroy it entirely.

Why similar: Anime 37.6%, JRPG 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Story Rich 6.2%

This enhanced version of 2016’s Megadimension Neptunia™ VII features smoother graphics courtesy of a new engine, a revamped battle system, and a whole new VR experience. Now, their dimensions and yours are connected!

Why similar: JRPG 39.3%, Anime 23.3%, RPG 18.2%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Turn-Based 6.2%

A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

Why similar: JRPG 37%, Great Soundtrack 27.3%, Anime 13.6%, RPG 9.5%, Story Rich 6%

The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Lydie & Suelle" is the 3rd instalment: after discovering a mysterious painting, Lydie & Suelle get closer to their dream of running the best atelier.

Why similar: JRPG 31.9%, RPG 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Anime 10.8%

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 41.1%, RPG 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Story Rich 5.4%, Turn-Based 4.5%

In the world of Ivoire lives Marona, an orphan with the ability to speak with phantoms. Though shunned by society, she believes in helping others. With her phantom companion Ash, Marona aims to purchase the mysterious Phantom Isle.

Why similar: JRPG 34%, RPG 16.9%, Anime 16.2%, Turn-Based 16%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%

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 34.2%, Turn-Based 30%, RPG 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Anime 3.3%

CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?

Why similar: JRPG 42.5%, Anime 21.6%, RPG 19%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Story Rich 3.2%

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 54.9%, RPG 26%, Turn-Based 10.2%, Anime 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.

Why similar: JRPG 37.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Turn-Based 14%, Anime 10.7%, RPG 9.5%

Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.

Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, RPG 25.5%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Violent 7.9%, Anime 5.5%

Lost in an alternate dimension, Neptune must collect enough shares to get back home. Sounds easy – except the Seven Sages want to rid Gamindustri of CPUs, including Neptune! Help defeat them and return her to her own world in this JRPG – or be stuck in the '80s forever!

Why similar: JRPG 35.6%, Anime 23.9%, Turn-Based 13.2%, RPG 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11%

Celestian Tales: Old North is a refreshing take on the classic turn-based Japanese style RPG. Scrapping away the cliché of a destined person or a boy/girl-saving-the-world, the story is tailored for a mature audience and questions the bare morals of a human being.

Why similar: JRPG 29.5%, RPG 24.3%, Turn-Based 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Anime 7.7%

Lightning Returns is the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy XIII saga and series heroine Lightning's final battle. The grand finale of the trilogy brings a world reborn as well as free character customization and stunning action based battles.

Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.8%, RPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Anime 7.8%

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 49.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, RPG 15.1%, Anime 9.8%, Story Rich 7.9%

First release in the Arland series. The main character Rorona must save her Atelier from being closed by the Kingdom. Using Synthesis, Exploration, and Battle, gain recognition for the Atelier and save it from being closed.

Why similar: JRPG 32.9%, RPG 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Anime 12.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

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 37.2%, Great Soundtrack 26.5%, RPG 24.2%, Anime 11.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%