- #1 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II
97% 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 19.9%, JRPG 19.7%, Action RPG 12.8%, RPG 9.1%, Anime 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the narrative arc established in the Calvard Republic, offering a seamless continuation of the gameplay and story.
- #2 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
96% 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 28.5%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 13.3%, Anime 9.2%, Magic 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: As the immediate predecessor, it introduces the core action-turn-based hybrid combat system that defines the modern era of the series.
- #3 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
96% 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 31.6%, Party-Based RPG 28.1%, RPG 17.7%, Anime 10.5%, 3D 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: It serves as the grand culmination of the Crossbell and Erebonian arcs, providing essential context for the world-building in later entries.
- #4 Metaphor: ReFantazio
95% matchVery Positive90% of 40,405 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 46.8 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 23.5%, Party-Based RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, RPG 10%, Action RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This high-budget JRPG features deep strategic turn-based combat and a complex narrative that mirrors the political intrigue of the Trails series.
- #5 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
94% 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 39.4%, RPG 20%, Action RPG 14.4%, Anime 11.3%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this action-RPG excels at character-driven storytelling and exploration within a beautifully realized world.
- #6 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
94% 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 41.6%, RPG 35.1%, Anime 12.5%, Story Rich 3.5%, Fantasy 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pivotal entry in the series that defines the modern Trails formula with its extensive cast and tactical depth.
- #7 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
93% matchVery Positive94% of 1,856 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 27.5 hrsMean: 31.5 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 40.2%, Action RPG 23.4%, RPG 11.6%, Action 6.8%, Anime 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Another Falcom masterpiece that offers fast-paced action combat and a dense, mystery-filled urban setting similar to the Calvard Republic.
- #8 Tales of ARISE
91% 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 30.8%, Action RPG 16.9%, Anime 13.6%, RPG 11.8%, Third Person 6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of high-octane action combat and character-focused storytelling set against a backdrop of societal conflict.
- #9 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
92% 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 47.6%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 12.4%, Anime 12%, Action 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: This Falcom title bridges the gap between the Trails series and high-octane action-RPGs with its focus on modern-day urban fantasy.
- #10 The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
91% 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 49.8%, RPG 23.1%, Anime 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%, Story Rich 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Essential for understanding the geopolitical depth and the interconnected nature of the Zemurian continent.
- #11 Persona 5 Royal
90% 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 36.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Anime 10.8%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for social-link-heavy, turn-based JRPGs that prioritize deep character relationships and a stylish presentation.
- #12 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
89% matchVery Positive90% of 51,186 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 33.8 hrsMean: 76.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!
Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Action RPG 20.7%, Anime 12.9%, RPG 8.6%, Third Person 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a highly polished party-based action experience with strong anime aesthetics and deep combat mechanics.
- #13 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
89% 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 43.1%, RPG 31.4%, Anime 14.4%, Fantasy 4.1%, Story Rich 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: The massive conclusion to the Erebonian arc, which is crucial for understanding the long-term narrative threads in the series.
- #14 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
88% 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 24.6%, Party-Based RPG 20.7%, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 10.7%, Third Person 6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly polished hybrid combat system that balances real-time action with tactical menu-based commands, much like the Trails series.
- #15 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
87% 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 49%, RPG 21.7%, Anime 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.2%, Story Rich 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational entry that establishes the core political themes and character dynamics of the Crossbell arc.
- #16 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
86% 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 33.7%, Party-Based RPG 29.8%, RPG 14.8%, Anime 5.7%, Magic 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a masterful turn-based combat system with deep party customization and interconnected character stories.
- #17 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
86% 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 54.2%, RPG 15.8%, Anime 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 5.6%, Story Rich 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic experience for those wanting to see the origins of the series' narrative complexity and emotional weight.
- #18 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
84% matchVery Positive93% of 11,475 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 37.3 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%, RPG 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 5.4%, Fantasy 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential modern JRPG experience with a focus on party dynamics, world-building, and classic turn-based combat.
- #19 The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails
85% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A fateful encounter with the fairy Noi sets Nayuta and his friends on a path to explore beyond the borders of their island home in order to stop a dark plot.
Why similar: JRPG 34.4%, Action RPG 25%, RPG 24%, Anime 11.9%, Action 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique action-oriented spin-off that shares the same world-building philosophy and charm as the main series.
- #20 Tales of Xillia Remastered
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 452 reviews2025
Dev: DOKIDOKI GROOVEWORKS, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Experience Tales of Xillia, remastered for the first time ever. Dive into the magnificent world of Rieze Maxia as either Jude Mathis, an aspiring medical student from the capital, or Milla Maxwell, a mysterious woman accompanied by four powerful spirits.
Why similar: JRPG 26.1%, Party-Based RPG 23.1%, RPG 15.3%, Action RPG 14.4%, Anime 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based action-RPG that emphasizes character relationships and high-stakes world-saving narratives.
- #21 Persona 3 Reload
82% 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 30.7%, Party-Based RPG 25.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, RPG 9.7%, Anime 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep social simulation with strategic turn-based combat in a way that resonates with fans of the Trails series' character-focused pacing.
- #22 Visions of Mana
83% 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 25.7%, JRPG 24.1%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 9.8%, Anime 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG that captures the sense of adventure and party-based exploration found in the Trails series.
- #23 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 30.3%, Action RPG 19%, Anime 14.8%, RPG 12.6%, Action 7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dual-protagonist narrative and fast-paced action combat that feels familiar to fans of modern anime-inspired JRPGs.
- #24 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,425 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 34.4%, Party-Based RPG 15.7%, RPG 12.9%, Action RPG 11%, Anime 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic JRPGs that focuses on large-scale party management and political conflict.
- #25 Tales of Graces f Remastered
79% 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 25.3%, Party-Based RPG 17.5%, Action RPG 15.5%, RPG 11.9%, Anime 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its refined action combat system and a strong emphasis on the bonds between party members.
- #26 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
80% 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 54.5%, RPG 13.1%, Anime 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%, Fantasy 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: The essential starting point for the entire Zemurian saga, establishing the tone and world-building that the series is famous for.
- #27 SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 305 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 25.5%, RPG 16.4%, Party-Based RPG 15.2%, Anime 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly strategic turn-based combat system that rewards deep mastery of mechanics and party composition.
- #28 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
76% 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 30.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, Party-Based RPG 13.9%, RPG 10.9%, Magic 6.3%
- #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 30.3%, Action RPG 21%, RPG 13.1%, Anime 8.4%, Sci-fi 7%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based action-RPG that offers a blend of sci-fi and fantasy exploration with a focus on character interactions.
- #30 Soul Hackers 2
78% matchMixed65% of 3,213 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 52.1%, RPG 23.1%, Anime 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%, Story Rich 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, anime-inspired JRPG that blends sci-fi themes with strategic turn-based battles and character-driven drama.
- #31 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
78% matchVery Positive84% of 11,041 reviews2018
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.6 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 39.8%, RPG 18.9%, Anime 13.9%, Action RPG 10.7%, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines kingdom-building elements with action-RPG combat, mirroring the scope and ambition of the Trails series.
- #32 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
77% 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 50.7%, Anime 15.6%, RPG 15.3%, Story Rich 4.1%, Turn-Based Combat 3.9%
- #33 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
77% 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 54.6%, RPG 17.8%, Anime 15.6%, Story Rich 4.2%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #34 THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI
76% 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 34.5%, Party-Based RPG 20.2%, RPG 17.5%, Anime 11.1%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #35 The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki
74% matchVery Positive91% of 1,671 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36.3 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 31.1%, JRPG 30.7%, RPG 13.2%, Anime 9.6%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #36 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
75% 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 52.9%, RPG 20.7%, Anime 14%, Fantasy 4.7%, Story Rich 4.7%
- #37 The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-
73% 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 33.4%, JRPG 32.5%, RPG 15%, Anime 8.9%, 3D 5%
- #38 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III
75% 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 38.8%, RPG 22.7%, Party-Based RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 6.6%, Story Rich 3.8%
- #39 Ys SEVEN
74% matchVery Positive91% of 1,008 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 38.9%, RPG 23.5%, Action RPG 13.8%, Action 11.5%, Anime 9.3%
- #40 The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Ⅱ -CRIMSON SiN-
73% 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 31.4%, JRPG 31%, RPG 13.6%, Anime 9.4%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #41 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
71% 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 35%, JRPG 34.2%, RPG 18.9%, Anime 6.3%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #42 The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki Kai
72% 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 50%, RPG 36%, Turn-Based Combat 7.9%, Story Rich 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #43 The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki KAI
72% 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 51.9%, RPG 33.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8%, Story Rich 5.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #44 Ys X: Nordics
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 939 reviews2024
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 34.1 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
Why similar: JRPG 31.9%, Action RPG 20.7%, RPG 10.2%, Third Person 8.8%, Magic 8.2%
- #45 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki II KAI -The Erebonian Civil War-
73% 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 33.5%, RPG 18%, Party-Based RPG 17.5%, Anime 6.7%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%
- #46 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 29,619 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 29.6 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
Why similar: JRPG 25.3%, Party-Based RPG 21.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 11.6%, Third Person 5.6%
- #47 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki I KAI -Thors Military Academy 1204-
71% 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 35.9%, RPG 20.8%, Party-Based RPG 15.9%, Anime 7.3%, Turn-Based Combat 6%
- #48 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
70% matchVery Positive86% of 16,380 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Why similar: JRPG 52.9%, RPG 21.8%, Party-Based RPG 7%, Turn-Based Combat 6%, Anime 4.6%
- #49 Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
67% matchVery Positive89% of 3,398 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.3 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.
Why similar: JRPG 24.2%, Party-Based RPG 17.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 11.2%, Anime 8.5%
- #50 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: JRPG 25.6%, Party-Based RPG 21.2%, RPG 11.6%, Action RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8%
- #51 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
67% 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 38.8%, Party-Based RPG 33.8%, RPG 6.6%, Third Person 5.1%, 3D 4.8%
- #52 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
69% 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 44.8%, RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7%, Fantasy 6.2%, Adventure 6%
- #53 Tales of Zestiria
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 9,247 reviews2015
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 20.7 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 44.2%, Anime 13.9%, Action RPG 13.3%, RPG 12.6%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #54 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
66% matchVery Positive93% of 3,839 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
Why similar: JRPG 40.9%, Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 16.2%, Action 5.4%, PvE 4.5%
- #55 STAR OCEAN™ - THE LAST HOPE -™ 4K & Full HD Remaster
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,683 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the galaxy on your quest, make allies and enemies among the alien races you encounter, and uncover a danger so great that it threatens all of creation.
Why similar: JRPG 36.9%, RPG 24.2%, Anime 13%, Action 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #56 Sora no Kiseki the 1st
64% 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: JRPG 25.6%, Party-Based RPG 25.2%, Action RPG 16%, RPG 11.3%, Anime 7.1%
- #57 Edge Of Eternity
69% matchMixed70% of 3,963 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 11.6%, Anime 9.9%, Third Person 7%
- #58 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki IV -THE END OF SAGA-
68% 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 49.4%, RPG 32.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%, Anime 5.5%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #59 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 32.2%, JRPG 28.3%, RPG 9.9%, Anime 5%, Fantasy 4.6%
