- #1 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
97% matchVery Positive94% of 1,143 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 74.0 hrsMean: 85.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 28.7%, Party-Based RPG 27%, RPG 15%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, Anime 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It serves as a massive narrative bridge that ties together the previous arcs of the series, essential for understanding the overarching lore.
- #2 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II
96% matchVery Positive85% of 625 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 75.6 hrsMean: 73.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Return to the Calvard Republic and unravel the mystery of the crimson beast! One day, a shocking series of murders set the wheels of fate into motion once again. Chaos looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor. Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal?
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.8%, JRPG 29.8%, RPG 12.9%, Anime 10.7%, Fantasy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, continuing the story of Van Arkride and his associates in the Republic of Calvard.
- #3 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
96% matchVery Positive91% of 2,419 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 53.0 hrsMean: 74.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 35.1%, RPG 23.8%, Anime 12.1%, Romance 7.4%, Turn-Based 7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers an epic conclusion to the Erebonia arc with deep character development and a massive cast of playable party members.
- #4 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
95% matchVery Positive91% of 3,137 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.7 hrsMean: 68.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 36.3%, RPG 28.6%, Anime 11.4%, Turn-Based 7%, Turn-Based Combat 5%
Why You'll Like It: It introduces a new generation of characters while maintaining the series' signature blend of school-life simulation and political drama.
- #5 The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,032 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 53.6 hrsMean: 63.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 43.9%, RPG 19%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best stories in the series, it provides critical context for the political landscape of the continent.
- #6 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,461 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 43.0 hrsMean: 46.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 42.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, RPG 17.5%, Anime 14.1%, Story Rich 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game introduces the Crossbell arc, focusing on a tight-knit police squad and their struggle against corruption.
- #7 Persona 5 Royal
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 125,442 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Why similar: JRPG 32.4%, Party-Based RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, Anime 9.9%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the deep social-link mechanics and stylish, turn-based combat that make the Trails series so engaging.
- #8 Tales of ARISE
92% matchVery Positive87% of 36,291 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: JRPG 41.7%, Anime 19.2%, RPG 14.8%, Romance 10.8%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This action-JRPG features high-production anime visuals and a strong focus on party dynamics and character growth.
- #9 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,744 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 64.2%, Anime 16.8%, RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio as the Trails series, it features a similar engine feel and a focus on urban exploration and character bonds.
- #10 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
91% matchVery Positive95% of 5,775 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 41.6%, Anime 13.3%, RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Romance 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: The start of the Erebonia arc, it introduces the military academy setting and the tactical turn-based combat system.
- #11 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
90% matchVery Positive90% of 6,836 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 51.1%, RPG 24.2%, Anime 15.2%, Cute 3.8%, Story Rich 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Another masterpiece from Falcom, this action-RPG excels in world-building and character-driven storytelling.
- #12 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,212 reviews2015
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 40.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 47.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, RPG 12.8%, Anime 11.4%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: The direct continuation of the first Sky game, it is essential for understanding the origins of the series' deep lore.
- #13 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
88% matchVery Positive94% of 36,242 reviews2020
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 42.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Why similar: JRPG 40.1%, RPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, Turn-Based 7.7%, Story Rich 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: It successfully translates the urban crime drama genre into a turn-based, party-driven JRPG experience.
- #14 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
89% matchVery Positive93% of 3,057 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 38.6 hrsMean: 55.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 45.9%, RPG 14%, Anime 13.6%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Romance 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It expands upon the Erebonia arc with a focus on the civil war and the consequences of the first game's events.
- #15 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
86% matchVery Positive88% of 45,558 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.6 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, Party-Based RPG 33.1%, RPG 15.1%, Fantasy 6.7%, 3D 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a cinematic, high-budget experience with a hybrid combat system that bridges the gap between action and strategy.
- #16 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
87% matchVery Positive94% of 10,221 reviews2014
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 53.7%, Anime 12.6%, RPG 12%, Turn-Based 6.2%, Story Rich 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational entry of the entire series, establishing the world-building standards that Kuro no Kiseki continues today.
- #17 Persona 4 Golden
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 83,940 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 33.9%, Party-Based RPG 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Anime 10.2%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at building a compelling mystery around a group of friends, mirroring the strong party bonds found in Kuro no Kiseki.
- #18 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
84% 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 28.7%, Party-Based RPG 26.7%, RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.1%, Turn-Based 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its 2.5D art style and interconnected character stories provide a fresh take on the classic turn-based JRPG formula.
- #19 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
83% matchVery Positive93% of 4,501 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Why similar: JRPG 35.7%, Party-Based RPG 32.9%, RPG 5.7%, 3D 4.8%, Fantasy 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical JRPG that offers a unique, non-linear approach to party management and world progression.
- #20 Tales of Berseria™
85% matchVery Positive91% of 18,811 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Why similar: JRPG 48.6%, Anime 22.9%, RPG 14.2%, Fantasy 7.1%, Story Rich 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its darker, character-focused narrative and a unique cast that breaks traditional JRPG tropes.
- #21 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
84% matchVery Positive81% of 1,985 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Why similar: JRPG 38.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, RPG 14.5%, Cute 6.8%, Fantasy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a classic job-based combat system that rewards strategic planning and party composition.
- #22 SCARLET NEXUS
82% matchVery Positive81% of 17,868 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: JRPG 41.7%, Anime 21.1%, RPG 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Fantasy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This anime-inspired action-RPG features a deep bond system and a complex, supernatural narrative.
- #23 The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki KAI
82% matchVery Positive95% of 463 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 41.1 hrsMean: 55.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Set in the autonomous region of Crossbell, the epic RPG Ao no Kiseki: Kai, which tells the story of the Special Support Section, is now available on Steam! The Steam version features 60 fps support + high definition picture & sound for an enhanced gameplay experience!
Why similar: JRPG 45.5%, RPG 27.7%, Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, Story Rich 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: This enhanced version of the Crossbell finale offers a definitive look at the political climax of the arc.
- #24 The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki Kai
81% matchVery Positive91% of 626 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 28.9 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Set in the autonomous region of Crossbell, the epic RPG Zero no Kiseki: Kai, which tells the story of the Special Support Section, is now available on Steam! The Steam version features 60 fps support + high definition picture & sound for an enhanced gameplay experience!
Why similar: JRPG 44%, RPG 29.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Story Rich 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: The remastered start of the Crossbell arc, essential for understanding the geopolitical tensions in the series.
- #25 Sora no Kiseki the 1st
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,353 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 25.0 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 19.6%, JRPG 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, RPG 7.8%, Visual Novel 7.8%
- #26 Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~
80% matchVery Positive90% of 587 reviews2019
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 79.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 39.5%, RPG 18.5%, Anime 17.6%, Cute 7.8%, Fantasy 5%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, character-driven RPG that focuses on exploration and the joy of discovery.
- #27 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,450 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 46.2%, RPG 16.8%, Anime 12.7%, Turn-Based 7.6%, Turn-Based Combat 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A more experimental, dungeon-focused entry that provides deep insights into the backstories of the series' cast.
- #28 The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 969 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 50.0 hrsMean: 54.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The latest installment in the popular story-driven Kiseki RPG series is here! The 20th-anniversary title, The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-, where the epic story of the continent of Zemuria takes a dramatic turn, is now available on Steam®!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 17.2%, JRPG 15.8%, Foreign 11.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 11%, Visual Novel 7.1%
- #29 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
79% matchMixed67% of 2,060 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 48.4%, RPG 19.4%, Anime 14%, Fantasy 11.6%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-JRPG that offers a sprawling adventure with a large, diverse party of characters.
- #30 Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX
78% matchVery Positive92% of 534 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 44.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
"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 37.6%, JRPG 26.2%, Anime 9.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%, Cute 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on a poignant, character-driven story set in a beautiful, melancholic world.
- #31 The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN-
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 959 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 49.6 hrsMean: 50.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Witness the sins spun by jet-black and crimson-- The Kiseki saga is finally here! Kuro no Kiseki II is loaded with unique content, including a variety of new challenges throughout the Republic of Calvard.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 15.3%, JRPG 14.3%, Foreign 11.8% ★, Interactive Fiction 9.8%, Visual Novel 6.4%
- #32 The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
74% matchVery Positive93% of 553 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 75.6 hrsMean: 74.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The future of an entire continent is at stake in this milestone entry in the Trails series! Explore the vast Calvard Republic with three different protagonists, nurture connections, and master powerful skills in both real-time and turn-based battles as you uncover the secrets at the core of Zemuria!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.1%, JRPG 30.7%, RPG 13.2%, Anime 9.6%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #33 THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,071 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 52.5 hrsMean: 94.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The empires of Zemuria have narrowly managed to escape the Great Twilight, a curse that threatened to end the world, thanks to the valiant efforts of those known as heroes. This has resulted in a ripple effect of events that hurtles the series toward its thrilling conclusion.
Why similar: JRPG 24%, Party-Based RPG 14.8%, RPG 11.3%, Foreign 10.2% ★, Anime 8%
- #34 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,680 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 32.4%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Romance 11%, RPG 10.8%
- #35 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,153 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 34.1%, JRPG 31.7%, RPG 16.3%, Anime 6.1%, Turn-Based 3.8%
- #36 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III
76% matchVery Positive82% of 611 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 49.2 hrsMean: 54.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III, which takes place in the Erebonian Empire after the end of the civil war, is now available for PC!
Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, RPG 16.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Romance 5.6%
- #37 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki IV -THE END OF SAGA-
75% matchVery Positive86% of 514 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
THE LEGEND OF HEROES: SEN NO KISEKI IV -THE END OF SAGA, the final chapter of the story-driven RPG series SEN NO KISEKI, is finally here!
Why similar: JRPG 43.7%, RPG 26.5%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, Story Rich 5.1%, Anime 5.1%
- #38 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II KAI -The Erebonian Civil War-
75% matchVery Positive83% of 468 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 41.0 hrsMean: 93.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki role-playing game series is highly acclaimed by gamers all over the world for its elaborate character portrayals and epic storyline. The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki and The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II have sold over 1 million copies in total.
Why similar: JRPG 28.7%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Romance 6.3%
- #39 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
73% matchVery Positive92% of 1,178 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 65.7 hrsMean: 70.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, RPG 19.7%, Anime 15.1%, Fantasy 8.4%, 3D 7.6%
- #40 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-
74% matchVery Positive87% of 741 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 67.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki role-playing game series is highly acclaimed by gamers all over the world for its elaborate character portrayals and epic storyline. The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki and The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II have sold over 1 million copies in total.
Why similar: JRPG 33.8%, RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Party-Based RPG 15.8%, Anime 7.2%
- #41 Digimon Story Time Stranger
69% matchVery Positive90% of 20,446 reviews2025
Dev: Media.Vision Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.
Why similar: JRPG 26.4%, Party-Based RPG 26.3%, RPG 10.5%, Anime 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%
- #42 Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian
70% matchVery Positive91% of 857 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The story of two protagonists as they rebuild their hometown and seek the hidden truth. Engage in timeline-based command battles and enjoy the easy-to-learn yet deeply engaging synthesis. Plus, take on shop management, explore random dungeons, and more!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.9%, JRPG 29.6%, RPG 12.6%, Anime 10.6%, Cute 6.2%
- #43 Tales of Graces f Remastered
70% matchVery Positive89% of 910 reviews2025
Dev: TOSE CO., LTD.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 23.2 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tales of Graces f is back with a beautiful and easier-to-play version! The game also includes Lineage and Legacies, an after-story to the main scenario!
Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, Party-Based RPG 25.3%, RPG 15.2%, Anime 12.4%, Fantasy 8%
- #44 Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book DX
72% matchVery Positive90% of 983 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 38.2%, RPG 16.3%, Anime 12.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%, Cute 7.3%
- #45 Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten
71% matchVery Positive81% of 725 reviews2022
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A new JRPG from veteran studio AQUAPLUS, commemorating 20 years of the multi-media Utawarerumono series. This is the story of a man who will be sung about in legends.
Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Party-Based RPG 23.5%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Anime 11%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #46 Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX
71% matchVery Positive91% of 405 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 40.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 36.5%, RPG 18.5%, Anime 10%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Emotional 6.9%
- #47 Persona 3 Reload
67% matchVery Positive94% of 54,437 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42.5 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Why similar: JRPG 29.1%, Party-Based RPG 25.8%, Anime 9.6%, RPG 8.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #48 Nayuta no Kiseki: KAI
71% matchVery Positive85% of 142 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Originally released in Japan in 2012, Nayuta no Kiseki is an action-packed RPG reborn as the newest member of the KAI series for Steam®!
Why similar: JRPG 41.2%, RPG 26.9%, Emotional 11.8%, Cute 8.9%, 3D 7.4%
- #49 Visions of Mana
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,602 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.8%, JRPG 29.1%, RPG 11.1%, Anime 7.2%, Cute 6.7%
- #50 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
66% matchVery Positive95% of 518 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
BRAVELY DEFAULT returns in HD! Relive the tale of the warriors of light. Enjoy strategic battles and over 20 different jobs. Plus modern gameplay enhancements and all-new minigames. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.
Why similar: JRPG 25.4%, Party-Based RPG 23.7%, RPG 16%, Anime 8.3%, Emotional 7.4%
- #51 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,091 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
“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 26.8%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Romance 12.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%, RPG 9.1%
- #52 Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 459 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 43.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 35.8%, RPG 19.8%, Anime 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%, Cute 7.5%
- #53 Ys IX -Monstrum NOX-
68% matchVery Positive90% of 588 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Ys IX, the high-speed action RPG known for its exhilarating battles and adventure powered by special abilities, is now available on Steam®!
Why similar: JRPG 45.5%, RPG 28.3%, Anime 13.3%, 3D 8.1%, Story Rich 4%
- #54 SaGa Emerald Beyond
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 357 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
FORGE YOUR OWN TALE The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.9%, JRPG 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, RPG 8.4%, Turn-Based 7.2%
- #55 Rune Factory 4 Special
67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,234 reviews2021
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Journey to the vibrant world of Rune Factory and experience the legendary fantasy farming adventure like never before!
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 21.9%, Romance 20.5%, RPG 15.9%, Anime 12.6%, Fantasy 9.8%
- #56 Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,340 reviews2021
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 135.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The first game in the Utawarerumono trilogy of story-rich tactics RPGs. Into a world filled with verdant nature, populated by folk with fluffy ears and fuzzy tails, awakens Hakuowlo, a man of masked mien and missing memory.
Why similar: JRPG 19%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Romance 13.8%, Anime 13.6%
