- #1 Death end re;Quest 2
97% matchMixed69% of 503 reviews2020
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In collaboration with Corpse Party scenario writer Makoto Kedouin, this horror RPG follows Mai Toyama’s search for her sister in a quiet lakeside town. She’ll unravel clues to the town’s past by day, and battle Shadow Matter by night. Can you uncover the truth before reality is consumed by darkness?
Why similar: Turn-Based 24%, JRPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Horror 8.9%
- #2 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
96% matchVery Positive94% of 372 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.3%, JRPG 22.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, RPG 7.8%, Magic 6.4%
- #3 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
96% matchVery Positive86% of 16,718 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 47.2 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: Turn-Based 36.2%, JRPG 30.8%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #4 Chained Echoes
95% matchVery Positive89% of 7,983 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Why similar: Turn-Based 37.9%, JRPG 26.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, RPG 14.6%, Story Rich 3%
- #5 Whisper of a Rose
94% matchMixed51% of 98 reviews2014
Dev: RosePortal GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Melrose is trapped in a life of hardship. She can find no one who understands her. To cope with her sorrow, Melrose turns to her imagination. Sadly, dreams must end... But not today. Melrose is about to meet her godmother and discover that the land in her dreams is real and in trouble.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.4%, JRPG 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #6 Code5erpent
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Serpent Game Studio
Windows
The game where numbers are a weapon. On a simulated Earth, add, multiply, or combine the numbers which comprise the matrix's code, and take advantage of a rich equipment system of weapons and scrolls in order to come up with devastating combos to annihilate your enemies.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30.8%, JRPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, RPG 9.1%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #7 Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
92% matchVery Positive85% of 378 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based 41.2%, JRPG 28.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #8 You Are NOT Bunnygirl
91% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: (Just)JordanPub: Jordan Peloquin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Guide Bunnygirl through a lab of malfunctioning robots in this RPG about self-care! Learn how to weaponize her emotions in combat and meet unhinged robots who seem to know more about her than she does. Can you protect Bunnygirl? And...who is she, anyway??
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.7%, JRPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Horror 8.6%
- #9 Crystal Story II
91% matchVery Positive95% of 331 reviews2015
Dev: Lanstrash
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Crystal Story II is a turn-based RPG that follows the story of a young Dragon on his quest to defeat an evil witch. He must seek allies to aid him on his journey and save the world from the oncoming invasion.
Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, Turn-Based 27.1%, Turn-Based Combat 22.3%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 8%
- #10 FAIRY TAIL
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,833 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Magic x Guilds x RPG = ”FAIRY TAIL”! Based on the fantasy adventure comic about Natsu, a Dragon Slayer of the rowdy Fairy Tail magician guild, and his unique group of friends battling against unusual and memorable enemies.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.7%, JRPG 24.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, RPG 13.1%, Magic 8.7%
- #11 Dark Rose Valkyrie
89% matchMixed47% of 183 reviews2018
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Defend humanity from the Chimera Virus as the new leader of Japan's covert military agency (ACID) in Dark Rose Valkyrie! Battle enemies in this real-time combat, action-packed RPG, and investigate your party members to find and expose the traitor within before it’s too late!
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.6%, JRPG 23.5%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, RPG 8%, Magic 7.7%
- #12 Death end re;Quest
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,404 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, Turn-Based 27.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, RPG 8.8%, Psychological Horror 7.7%
- #13 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
88% matchVery Positive95% of 5,871 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 50.8 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 39.2%, Turn-Based 28.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, RPG 9.6%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #14 Evil Origin
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kevin Musto
Windows
Evil Origin is a dark fantasy, gothic horror JRPG with blood pumping turn-based combat.
Why similar: JRPG 37.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, RPG 15.9%, Horror 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
- #15 FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
87% matchMixed62% of 669 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 58.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take part in the epic sequel that unfolds nearly two decades after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. Now enhanced for Windows PC.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.1%, JRPG 27.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #16 Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
The Voice of Cards series are RPGs where everything is shown through the medium of cards. Enjoy a truly unique gaming experience from the minds of YOKO TARO, Keiichi Okabe and Kimihiko Fujisaka.
Why similar: Turn-Based 37%, JRPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, RPG 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
- #17 Legacy Lost: A Revolution of Scales
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Continent Games
Windows · Linux
Legacy Lost: A Revolution of Scales is a story-focused indie JRPG with tactical turn-based combat. Immersed in a fantasy world characterized by civil unrest, international intrigue, and an ancient looming darkness, a band of adventurers brave the hardships before them but do not emerge unchanged.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.3%, JRPG 27.4%, Turn-Based Combat 17.9%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #18 Pier Solar and the Great Architects
85% matchMixed59% of 132 reviews2014
Dev: WaterMelon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
In the peaceful town of Reja there live three best friends: Hoston, Alina and Edessot. Young and curious, they want to go on a herb-seeking quest to help cure Hoston's father's illness. Little do they know ...
Why similar: Turn-Based 39.7%, JRPG 39.7%, RPG 20%, Indie 0.6%
- #19 THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI
84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,098 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 52.5 hrsMean: 97.1 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 32.6%, Turn-Based 29.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, RPG 13.5%, Emotional 5%
- #20 Heroes Of Drakemire
83% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Clockwatchers, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Embark on a grand adventure in Heroes of Drakemire, where the fate of a mesmerizing world balances on the edge. Cultivate a party of distinctive heroes, and journey through vast, danger-filled maps in this turn-based adventure inspired by classic JRPGs.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.4%, JRPG 24%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, RPG 8.5%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #21 Cairn: Mathair's Curse
82% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Ross McRitchie
Windows
When an ancient conspiracy threatens the land of Albaness, only one boy and his dreams stand between his family and the end of the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.8%, JRPG 21.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Horror 8.1%, RPG 6.6%
- #22 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
82% matchVery Positive91% of 3,215 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 49.0 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: Turn-Based 32.3%, JRPG 31.4%, RPG 21.4%, Story Rich 7.3%, Turn-Based Combat 7%
- #23 Threads of Time
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Riyo GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Threads of Time is an era-spanning, turn-based RPG inspired by the timeless classics. Embark on a journey through time, gather a party of charismatic heroes from across ages, and uncover a plot that threatens to unravel the past, present and future.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.9%, JRPG 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Magic 8.2%, RPG 6.5%
- #24 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
81% matchVery Positive91% of 2,488 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.7 hrsMean: 72.7 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: Turn-Based 33.4%, JRPG 31.2%, RPG 18.5%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #25 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
80% matchVery Positive87% of 7,357 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 36.3%, JRPG 24.4%, Turn-Based 19.4%, RPG 15.8%, Story Rich 2.4%
- #26 Cloudsea Frontier
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: New RPG Project
Windows
This is a classic long-form RPG inspired by the masterpieces of the 1990s JRPG era. It unfolds a story of adventure through the Cloud Sea world and saving the world.
Why similar: JRPG 38.4%, Turn-Based Combat 23.5%, RPG 16.1%, Magic 8.7%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #27 YIIK: A Postmodern RPG
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,279 reviews2019
Dev: Ackk StudiosPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience YIIK: A Postmodern RPG 1.5 (I.V) update with revamped battles and cutscenes. A child relinquishes her name for a birthday invite, hoping to find her brother. Alex's reality unravels, guided by a mysterious cat, witnessing a woman vanish, igniting an obsession that threatens his world.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.4%, JRPG 23.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, RPG 7%
- #28 Nephtyke
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Y.U.E. Digital
Windows
Nephtyke is a story-driven Manga RPG with a Queue-based battle system. Players can enjoy the game’s story by reading a manga, while through queue-based combat, they craft unique generated Manga pages that create personal experience.
Why similar: Turn-Based 32.5%, JRPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, RPG 7.8%, Magic 7.4%
- #29 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
77% matchVery Positive94% of 16,633 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 29.5 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: Turn-Based 40.4%, JRPG 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 13.4%, RPG 9.6%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #30 Another Eden Begins
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS
Windows
Embark on a time-traveling RPG adventure featuring command battles presented by Masato Kato, creator of numerous RPG classics. With New Game+, embark on a new adventure with your upgraded characters and discover more than 10 different endings.
Why similar: JRPG 43.9%, Turn-Based Combat 25.7%, RPG 18.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #31 Zerra's Adventure
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Foca Studios
Windows
Zerra’s Adventure is a classic turn-based RPG with minimal stumbles, falls, and googly eyes. Explore diverse areas, collect items and treasure to upgrade your characters, and defeat the strangest enemies. Level up, learn new attacks, and meet delightfully quirky characters throughout your adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based 38.4%, JRPG 28.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, RPG 7.6%, 2D 3.5%
- #32 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
76% matchVery Positive94% of 37,040 reviews2020
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 19.9 hrsMean: 42.3 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: Turn-Based 28%, JRPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Combat 23.1%, RPG 14%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #33 FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Return to the pixel‑art world of FINAL FANTASY, evolved from its classic roots. Travel with companions bound by fate and call on Visions to aid you in battle to uncover the truth behind a force that threatens to bring everything to ruin.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.3%, JRPG 21.7%, RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.5%, Magic 8.1%
- #34 Soul Mirror Relics
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rust Disease
Windows
As a youthful offender, sent to a place called the Soul Mirror Relics, When the mirror reflected past memories, after witnessing a myriad of people and events, whether to let go, whether to live or die, whether to accept or not, are all endings
Why similar: Turn-Based 40.4%, JRPG 23.3%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Story Rich 8.5%, RPG 7%
- #35 Vita: The Ember Oracle
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Desert Tsunami
Windows
The great city of Pando is crumbling under the weight of a radical prophecy. Follow Sin-Nul, a fire Vita caught between fate and the encroaching zealotry of the Ever Flame. In a world where belief is a weapon, will you be the spark that restores Pando, or the flame that consumes it?
Why similar: JRPG 30.4%, Turn-Based Combat 22%, Turn-Based 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #36 Starlight Legacy
73% matchPositive95% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: DecafesoftPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the vast Evaria Kingdom in this 16-bit JRPG adventure. As the fate of the kingdom hangs in balance, three warriors are tasked with finding the Starlight Relics scattered across the Forest, Mountain, Desert, and Sky Provinces. Collect the four relics in any order in this non-linear retro RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 27%, Turn-Based 24.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, RPG 9.3%, Magic 9.3%
- #37 Final Draw
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WanderWonder
Windows
Journey through a fantasy land and fight various monsters in a unique, turn-based card battle system. Explore, slay, loot, and repeat. All told through cards and miniatures!
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.5%, JRPG 28.4%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, RPG 14.2%, 2D 2.1%
- #38 FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,485 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 52.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, Turn-Based 29.8%, RPG 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.5%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #39 Eternal Realm II: Dark Matter
75% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Omega Games
Windows
The Eternal Realm was created a millenium ago by the king Zerberus. It is a world filled with Dark Matter, a substance that grants immortality and the ability to create virtual worlds. However, living in such a dark world can make one insane.
Why similar: Turn-Based 47.3%, JRPG 31.2%, RPG 20.1%, Indie 1.4%
- #40 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
73% matchVery Positive95% of 2,540 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 33.7 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 37.5%, Turn-Based 33.1%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 9.2%, Turn-Based Combat 7.5%
- #41 The Legend of Heroes: Ao no Kiseki KAI
72% matchVery Positive94% of 483 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42.2 hrsMean: 57.3 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 39.6%, Turn-Based Combat 26.8%, RPG 21.1%, Story Rich 10.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #42 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
71% matchVery Positive93% of 3,146 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 40.5 hrsMean: 56.6 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 39.1%, Turn-Based 34.4%, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 8.3%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%
- #43 Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
70% matchVery Positive85% of 2,378 reviews2017
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 42.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Long ago, a war raged between two powerful deities. Each was sealed away, their weapons scattered throughout the world. Our hero in this RPG, Fang, happens upon one such weapon and now he alone must choose which deity will awaken again!
Why similar: Turn-Based 29%, JRPG 25.4%, Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, RPG 8%, Magic 7.5%
- #44 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki IV -THE END OF SAGA-
70% matchVery Positive86% of 534 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 40.3%, Turn-Based Combat 26.3%, RPG 21.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #45 The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,322 reviews2015
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 40.6 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 40.5%, Turn-Based 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.4%, RPG 9.6%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #46 Mistwood Heroes
71% matchMixed64% of 120 reviews2016
Dev: MeepowerPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Mistwood is a huge forest-state populated by a variety of inhabitants. You will play as 4 different accidentally combined mercenaries who will save Mistwood from all adversity and even more.. With you will happen the most incredible events..
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.1%, JRPG 21.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Horror 8.6%
- #47 Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
69% matchVery Positive80% of 1,428 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars is an RPG set in a world of swords and sorcery, told entirely through the medium of cards.
Why similar: Turn-Based 36.4%, JRPG 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, RPG 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%
- #48 The Legend of Heroes: Zero no Kiseki Kai
69% matchVery Positive91% of 656 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 28.9 hrsMean: 42.6 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 38.5%, Turn-Based Combat 26.6%, RPG 22.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #49 Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™
68% matchVery Positive89% of 11,278 reviews2021
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: Riot Forge
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rise Against Ruin - Unite a party of League of Legends Champions, explore Bilgewater and set sail for the Shadow Isles to uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist in this immersive turn-based RPG.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 31%, Turn-Based 21.8%, RPG 15.2%, JRPG 14.6%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #50 Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
68% matchVery Positive94% of 2,287 reviews2016
Dev: Stegosoft GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Why similar: Turn-Based 36%, JRPG 25.5%, Turn-Based Combat 18.7%, RPG 7.8%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #51 Shadows of Adam
69% matchVery Positive89% of 266 reviews2017
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Gorgeous pixel art. Intense, blazing fast battles. An epic adventure. This is the must-play retro indie JRPG built for the modern era.
Why similar: JRPG 58%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, Turn-Based 12.7%, RPG 10.8%, 2D 2.9%
- #52 Elidriel
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabriel Schade Cardoso
Windows · Mac · Linux
Elidriel is a pixel-art JRPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. Customize characters classes and skills to fight bosses in a turn-based battle with real time mechanics. Explore a world of wonders, crafting, cooking, fishing, playing songs and mining gems to upgrade your weapons.
Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Turn-Based 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 22.2%, RPG 11%, Story Rich 4.8%
- #53 Tears of Avia
68% matchMixed50% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: CooCooSqueaky GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tears of Avia is a turn-based strategy and tactics RPG set in the beautiful world of Estera. As a Seeker, journey through war-torn environments and build your party to save the world from its horrible fate.
Why similar: Turn-Based 37.3%, JRPG 26.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.1%, Magic 9.3%, Story Rich 8%
- #54 The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III
67% matchVery Positive82% of 634 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Median: 49.2 hrsMean: 59.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 37.7%, Turn-Based Combat 28.2%, RPG 17.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, Emotional 4.4%
- #55 The Dragons' Twilight II
67% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: G. A. Williams
Windows
The Age of Dragons draws to a close, and the ever meddling Elder Dragon, Kaia, won't stop until she rights the atrocities wrought by her own kind. The forbidden resurrection is nearly at hand. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.4%, JRPG 26.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, RPG 7.4%, Magic 5.8%
- #56 Fairy Fencer F
67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,376 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG!
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.3%, JRPG 25.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, RPG 7.1%
- #57 Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,566 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 21.3 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30%, JRPG 27.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, RPG 9%, Story Rich 6.3%