- #1 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
97% matchVery Positive94% of 1,230 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 69.9 hrsMean: 82.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 29.5%, Party-Based RPG 27.1%, RPG 15.7%, Anime 9.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It serves as the bridge between the previous arcs and the Calvard saga, featuring a massive cast and refined combat systems.
- #2 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,258 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 67.5 hrsMean: 71.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 45.9%, RPG 20.3%, Anime 14.7%, Fantasy 8.1%, 3D 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to the seed game and essential for understanding the current narrative arc in Calvard.
- #3 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
96% matchVery Positive91% of 2,517 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 53.9 hrsMean: 73.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 35.5%, RPG 24.4%, Anime 11.8%, Turn-Based 7.5%, Romance 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A climactic entry in the series that shares the same deep political intrigue and complex character relationships.
- #4 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
95% matchVery Positive91% of 3,247 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.3 hrsMean: 68.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 36.5%, RPG 28.8%, Anime 11%, Turn-Based 7.4%, Romance 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces the modern combat mechanics and engine that paved the way for the current Kiseki titles.
- #5 The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,140 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.9 hrsMean: 60.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 45.4%, RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Anime 13.2%, Story Rich 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best stories in the franchise, offering a masterclass in interconnected world-building.
- #6 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,555 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 41.7 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 44.1%, RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Anime 14.3%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: The starting point for the Crossbell arc, which is crucial for understanding the geopolitical context of the series.
- #7 Persona 5 Royal
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 138,101 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.5 hrsMean: 65.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!
Why similar: JRPG 29.6%, Party-Based RPG 26.9%, Emotional 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%, Anime 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the high-quality social simulation elements and stylish turn-based combat found in the Kiseki series.
- #8 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
92% matchVery Positive95% of 5,914 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.0 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 42.5%, Anime 13%, RPG 12.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%, Turn-Based 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational entry for the Cold Steel saga, establishing the tactical combat and social bonding systems.
- #9 Tales of ARISE
91% matchVery Positive87% of 36,708 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 34.6 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 42.6%, Anime 18.5%, RPG 15.3%, Romance 10.4%, Fantasy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-JRPG with high production values and a strong focus on party chemistry and anime-inspired storytelling.
- #10 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
91% matchVery Positive93% of 3,180 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 40.8 hrsMean: 56.9 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 46.5%, RPG 14.4%, Anime 13.3%, Turn-Based 8.1%, Romance 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the epic Erebonian arc with deep character development and strategic turn-based battles.
- #11 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
90% matchVery Positive85% of 1,800 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 63.8%, Anime 16.7%, RPG 15.7%, Story Rich 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio as Kiseki, this game shares the same engine, UI design, and structural DNA.
- #12 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,370 reviews2015
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 40.7 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 48.6%, RPG 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, Anime 11.2%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG experience that sets the gold standard for emotional storytelling and world-building in the series.
- #13 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
89% matchVery Positive90% of 7,033 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 51.2%, RPG 24.7%, Anime 14.7%, Cute 3.7%, Story Rich 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Another Falcom masterpiece that excels in character-driven storytelling and fluid, fast-paced combat.
- #14 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
87% matchVery Positive93% of 4,745 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 35.1%, Party-Based RPG 31.9%, RPG 5.5%, 3D 4.5%, Emotional 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical JRPG that offers deep party customization and a sprawling, choice-driven world.
- #15 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
88% matchVery Positive95% of 2,570 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 33.9 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 46.8%, RPG 17.1%, Anime 12.2%, Turn-Based 8.1%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides essential lore and character closure for the original trilogy, maintaining the series' high narrative standards.
- #16 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
86% matchVery Positive93% of 17,280 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 29.4%, Party-Based RPG 26.5%, RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based 8.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a refined turn-based combat system and a multi-perspective narrative structure that rewards careful party management.
- #17 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
86% matchVery Positive87% of 51,715 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 20.4 hrsMean: 43.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 37.4%, Party-Based RPG 32.5%, RPG 15.6%, Fantasy 6.6%, 3D 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of real-time action and tactical command-based combat within a cinematic narrative.
- #18 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
85% matchVery Positive81% of 2,061 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 25.4 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 39.3%, RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Cute 6.8%, Fantasy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines classic turn-based JRPG mechanics with a modern visual style and deep job-based character progression.
- #19 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
84% matchVery Positive93% of 12,075 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.
Why similar: JRPG 33.9%, Party-Based RPG 27.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.7%, RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive traditional JRPG experience with a massive, polished world and a classic turn-based combat system.
- #20 Tales of Berseria™
83% matchVery Positive91% of 18,905 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.3 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 49.2%, Anime 22.3%, RPG 14.6%, Fantasy 6.8%, Story Rich 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a darker, more complex narrative and a memorable cast of characters that fans of the Kiseki series will appreciate.
- #21 SCARLET NEXUS
82% matchVery Positive80% of 18,152 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 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 42.5%, Anime 20.6%, RPG 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Fantasy 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired action RPG that emphasizes deep party relationships and a complex, supernatural plot.
- #22 Persona 4 Golden
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,999 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 45.6 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 34.9%, Party-Based RPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Anime 10%, RPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its exceptional character development and social simulation mechanics that mirror the bonding systems in Kiseki.
- #23 Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~
82% matchVery Positive89% of 619 reviews2019
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 77.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 40%, RPG 19.2%, Anime 17.1%, Cute 7.7%, Fantasy 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a lighter, character-focused experience with deep crafting systems and charming anime aesthetics.
- #24 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
81% matchVery Positive94% of 10,368 reviews2014
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 54.2%, RPG 12.3%, Anime 12.2%, Turn-Based 6.7%, Story Rich 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The essential starting point for the entire series, establishing the world and tone that continues to this day.
- #25 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
79% matchVery Positive94% of 1,928 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 57.7%, RPG 15.8%, Anime 9%, Fantasy 7%, Story Rich 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action RPG from Falcom that features a mysterious city setting and deep character backstories.
- #26 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
80% matchVery Positive84% of 11,154 reviews2018
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Why similar: JRPG 46.1%, RPG 20.6%, Anime 16%, Fantasy 7.7%, Cute 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, party-based RPG that blends exploration with kingdom-building and real-time combat.
- #27 Sora no Kiseki the 1st
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,450 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 23.0 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 18.7%, JRPG 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, RPG 7.7%
- #28 The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,720 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 43.9 hrsMean: 44.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki is finally coming to Steam®! The sprawling Republic of Calvard is experiencing an unprecedented economic boom brought on by post-war reparations. Here is the beginning of a new "Trails (story)".
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 14.5%, Foreign 14.3% ★, JRPG 13.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%, Visual Novel 6.1%
- #29 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
79% matchMixed67% of 2,087 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 48.8%, RPG 19.9%, Anime 13.7%, Fantasy 11%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented JRPG with a large cast and an expansive, sci-fi fantasy setting.
- #30 The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,044 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 52.5 hrsMean: 56.1 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 16.1%, JRPG 15.1%, Foreign 13.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
- #31 Tales of Zestiria
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,312 reviews2015
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Why similar: JRPG 53.8%, Anime 16.9%, RPG 14.5%, Fantasy 8.5%, Story Rich 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a large-scale fantasy world and a party-based combat system that emphasizes elemental synergy.
- #32 The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
74% matchVery Positive93% of 726 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 80.6 hrsMean: 81.6 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: JRPG 31.3%, Party-Based RPG 31.1%, RPG 13.5%, Anime 9.5%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #33 THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI
77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,108 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 51.5 hrsMean: 96.8 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 24.2%, Party-Based RPG 14.6%, Foreign 12.1% ★, RPG 11.6%, Anime 7.7%
- #34 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,738 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 19.8 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 32.9%, Party-Based RPG 16%, Turn-Based Combat 11.7%, RPG 10.9%, Romance 10.5%
- #35 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III
76% matchVery Positive82% of 642 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 49.2 hrsMean: 58.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 31.9%, RPG 17.6%, Party-Based RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Romance 5.3%
- #36 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II
73% matchVery Positive84% of 705 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 77.6 hrsMean: 72.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 31.6%, JRPG 30.6%, RPG 13.3%, Anime 10.5%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #37 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki IV -THE END OF SAGA-
75% matchVery Positive86% of 544 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 45.1%, RPG 27.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Story Rich 5.3%, Anime 5%
- #38 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II KAI -The Erebonian Civil War-
75% matchVery Positive83% of 492 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 41.7 hrsMean: 92.0 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 29.7%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, RPG 15%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%, Romance 6%
- #39 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,696 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 33.1%, JRPG 31.3%, RPG 16.1%, Anime 5.6%, Turn-Based 4.3%
- #40 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
71% matchVery Positive92% of 883 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 25.2%, Party-Based RPG 22%, RPG 15.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.5%, Anime 7.6%
- #41 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-
74% matchVery Positive87% of 774 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 69.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 35%, RPG 19.1%, Party-Based RPG 16%, Turn-Based Combat 13.6%, Anime 7.1%
- #42 Tales of Graces f Remastered
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,004 reviews2025
Dev: TOSE CO., LTD.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 19.9 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 35.3%, Party-Based RPG 25%, RPG 15.6%, Anime 12.1%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #43 The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki Kai
73% matchVery Positive91% of 664 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 27.0 hrsMean: 42.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 45.4%, RPG 30.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Story Rich 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #44 The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki KAI
73% matchVery Positive95% of 495 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 44.6 hrsMean: 58.1 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 46.9%, RPG 29%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Story Rich 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #45 KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom-
69% matchNo user reviews83% of 761 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon Falcom
Windows
Median: 35.9 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Falcom’s latest juvenile RPG set in modern JAPAN! Based on the worldview of the "Tokyo Xanadu" released in 2015, it presents a completely original story for modern RPG players.
Why similar: JRPG 42.5%, RPG 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Anime 14%, Story Rich 3.4%
- #46 Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian
68% matchVery Positive91% of 943 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 24.3 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 30.5%, JRPG 30.4%, RPG 12.8%, Anime 10.3%, Cute 6.3%
- #47 Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten
70% matchVery Positive81% of 785 reviews2022
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 31%, Party-Based RPG 23.4%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Anime 10.7%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #48 Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered
68% matchVery Positive83% of 286 reviews2026
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
The Utawarerumono legend reaches a new climax in this sprawling JRPG! As a shadow falls over Yamato once more, Oshtor and friends set out on a fresh adventure—and somewhere, amid white mists, a long slumber approaches its end.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.5%, JRPG 25.5%, Anime 9.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, RPG 8.4%
- #49 Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
67% matchVery Positive95% of 2,577 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, RPG 16%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%, Emotional 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.8%
- #50 Nayuta no Kiseki: KAI
70% matchVery Positive86% of 154 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 41.4%, RPG 27.4%, Emotional 11.8%, Cute 8.7%, 3D 7.1%
- #51 Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings DX
69% matchVery Positive91% of 429 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 37.2%, RPG 19.1%, Anime 9.8%, Emotional 7%, Cute 6.9%
- #52 SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 320 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 28.8%, Party-Based RPG 17.7%, RPG 17.5%, Anime 10.6%, Turn-Based 7.1%
- #53 Metaphor: ReFantazio
65% matchVery Positive90% of 42,791 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 46.1 hrsMean: 55.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, Party-Based RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, RPG 11.1%, Anime 11%
- #54 Visions of Mana
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,733 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 32.4%, JRPG 29.8%, RPG 11.4%, Anime 7%, Cute 6.5%
- #55 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
66% matchVery Positive94% of 380 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: Party-Based RPG 29.4%, JRPG 25.2%, RPG 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Turn-Based 7.3%
- #56 Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 486 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 43.0 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 36.5%, RPG 20.5%, Anime 10.6%, Cute 7.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%
- #57 BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,111 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 53.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
“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 27.8%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Romance 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10%, RPG 9.6%
