- #1 To the Moon
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 84,848 reviews2012
Dev: Freebird Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.1% ★, Story Rich 23.4%, Indie 7.4%, RPG 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of narrative-driven RPGMaker storytelling that shares the emotional weight and memory-focused themes of the seed game.
- #2 Fausts Alptraum
96% matchVery Positive94% of 1,233 reviews2017
Dev: LaboRatStudio
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Fausts Alptraum is an single player, puzzle game created by LabORat Studio, an indie game team from Taiwan. The story based on Goethe's Faust. Players will play as a troubled girl wandering around in a crayon-drawn world. Players will have to find the relevance between dreams and reality by collecting clues.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.5% ★, Anime 10.3%, Puzzle 7%, Female Protagonist 5.4%, RPG 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal and atmospheric puzzle-adventure game that shares the indie, story-rich focus of the seed title.
- #3 OneShot
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 61,459 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.5% ★, Story Rich 19.4%, Puzzle 8.8%, RPG 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This meta-narrative puzzle game features a unique, atmospheric world and a strong focus on character connection similar to the seed game.
- #4 The Amber Throne
95% matchVery Positive82% of 191 reviews2015
Dev: Joshua Missile
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Amber Throne is a turn-based JRPG-styled game about a girl in a desert world beneath a mysterious floating castle, and her quest to reach it.
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.6% ★, RPG 17.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Story Rich 7.3%, Anime 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted indie RPG that emphasizes exploration and a distinct, evocative art style.
- #5 Helen's Mysterious Castle
94% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: RPGMaker 44.2% ★, RPG 16.2%, Anime 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Story Rich 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique combat system and a charming, focused narrative that resonates with fans of indie RPGMaker projects.
- #6 Ib
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,037 reviews2022
Dev: kouriPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Why similar: RPGMaker 36.3% ★, Anime 13.2%, RPG 12.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPGMaker mystery game that excels at building tension and atmosphere through exploration and puzzle-solving.
- #7 Coffin of Ashes
94% matchVery Positive91% of 833 reviews2016
Dev: LadomuPub: DigitalEZ
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Delilah is an ordinary school girl who accidentally discovers an old mansion on a rainy night. As her exploration in the mansion continues, she finds many mysterious phenomena that can't be explained. In this mansion covered by ashes, what's the secret hidden deep underground?
Why similar: RPGMaker 43.8% ★, Anime 18%, RPG 15.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Adventure 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-focused RPGMaker game that explores themes of trauma and discovery similar to the seed game.
- #8 LiEat
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,604 reviews2016
Dev: △○□× (Miwashiba)Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to a world in which dragons are born from the desires of mankind. Each dragon is bestowed with unique powers in accordance with the specific desires of their human familiar. One mysterious stranger travels the land, accompanied by a young dragon graced with the power of eating lies.
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.6% ★, RPG 13.1%, Anime 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Story Rich 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A short, charming, and story-rich RPGMaker series that captures the same anime-inspired indie spirit.
- #9 Mad Father
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,404 reviews2016
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.3% ★, Anime 16.5%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Story Rich 6%, Puzzle 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential RPGMaker horror-mystery game that focuses on uncovering dark family secrets through exploration.
- #10 The Witch's House MV
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,881 reviews2018
Dev: FummyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.
Why similar: RPGMaker 65.2% ★, RPG 8.2%, Anime 6.3%, Female Protagonist 5.1%, Story Rich 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a compelling mix of puzzle-solving and atmospheric storytelling within a classic RPGMaker framework.
- #11 Artificiality-人造物-
89% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: 悠乙Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
This is a story puzzle RPG. Lead the Main character Hiber, who woke up from the snowstorm with no memory, on a journey home to find his memories, stop the snowstorm in this city, and the farewell and parting with the important thing——
Why similar: RPGMaker 48% ★, RPG 15.4%, Anime 10.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Puzzle 8%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure game that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a mysterious setting.
- #12 幻现的花海 - Sea of Phantom Flowers
88% matchVery Positive96% of 191 reviews2024
Dev: 可爱因子工作室Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
在讨伐魔王的前一天，勇者回到了她久别的故乡，想要履行昔日对同行者的承诺。 然而，时间似乎定格在了临行前的这一天…… 她承诺过的那片花海，还会如约盛开吗？
Why similar: RPGMaker 49.7% ★, Anime 15.8%, RPG 15.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional and fantasy-themed RPGMaker game that features a female protagonist and a poignant narrative.
- #13 Labyrinthine Dreams
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 376 reviews2015
Dev: Solest GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Labyrinthine Dreams is a short puzzle game about overcoming the scars of the past and following the right path, even in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Why similar: RPGMaker 59.3% ★, Indie 10.3%, Casual 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A short, emotional RPGMaker adventure that focuses on personal discovery and memory, much like the seed game.
- #14 夜弦之音 - Echoes of Nocturnal Chords
89% matchVery Positive100% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: 秋之忧郁Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
On a rainy night, Xiaoyin disappears searching for the legendary “Miracle Grass.” Yixuan follows clues into a trap-filled cave where bodies, monsters, lies, and warmth intertwine. Multiple endings guide you through fairy tale and reality, revealing a fate woven from hope and loss.
Why similar: RPGMaker 44% ★, Anime 14%, RPG 13%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPGMaker game that blends mystery and atmosphere with a distinct indie aesthetic.
- #15 异化之恶〇Abnormal Treatment
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,566 reviews2019
Dev: Eternal Dream
Windows
Strange events occur at a sanatorium for those with unusual abilities. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. What will be released when all secrets are revealed? Goodness? Or… pure ”EVIL”?
Why similar: RPGMaker 44.8% ★, Anime 14.4%, RPG 12.3%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Story Rich 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A character-focused RPGMaker game that balances adventure and mystery with a unique visual style.
- #16 Captive
86% matchVery Positive92% of 118 reviews2018
Dev: Dead Inside Studio
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
"Captive" tells the story of a woman who awakens badly hurt in an unknown cell, without any memories about herself. Will you be able to escape?
Why similar: RPGMaker 42.6% ★, RPG 32.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Indie 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric indie game that focuses on a female protagonist navigating a mysterious and unsettling environment.
- #17 Annie and the Art Gallery
85% matchVery Positive86% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: jswessler
Windows · Mac
After months of waiting, Annie finally snags a ticket to the new art exhibit. However, things take a turn for the worst: she finds herself trapped in the museum's haunted basement. Help her navigate puzzles, traps, and more as she tries to escape - and find out the truth of what's really going on.
Why similar: RPGMaker 44.5% ★, RPG 14.3%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological-horror RPG that uses its short length to deliver a punchy and memorable narrative.
- #18 Rakuen
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,899 reviews2017
Dev: Laura Shigihara
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.
Why similar: RPGMaker 41.8% ★, Anime 16.4%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 11.3%, Puzzle 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An emotional, story-driven adventure game that prioritizes character development and narrative impact over traditional combat.
- #19 The night of fire stealing/盗火之夜
86% matchVery Positive94% of 119 reviews2018
Dev: HyacinthHeartPub: HyacinthHeart Studio
Windows
The night of fire stealing is a retro wind JRPG game made by RPGmaker MV. The game is set in China during 1920. You play as Zhou Shuren, who adventures in Shanghai with two girl administrators, Friedrich and Karl, while exploring an unknown world full of mythological and philosophical elements.
Why similar: RPGMaker 61.8% ★, Female Protagonist 18%, Indie 12.1%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A short, story-driven RPGMaker adventure that captures the indie, mystery-focused vibe of the seed game.
- #20 Eve of Souls: Static Pod
84% matchVery Positive95% of 506 reviews2019
Dev: LighTea Fish StudioPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
[The pod will break soon. Will she survive the nightmare or find the truth?]
Why similar: RPGMaker 50.8% ★, RPG 24.1%, Anime 11.1%, Indie 6.1%, Adventure 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-adventure game that utilizes the RPGMaker engine to create a tense and engaging story.
- #21 Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,467 reviews2017
Dev: senPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore a school plagued by unnatural phenomena in this horror-adventure game revolving around the missing girl Misao. Improving upon 2017's "Definitive Edition" with refreshed graphics and support for HD resolutions, you can now experience the terror in a new form.
Why similar: RPGMaker 35.6% ★, Anime 15%, RPG 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused RPGMaker title that balances puzzle-solving with a gripping, character-driven story.
- #22 Yume Nikki
82% matchVery Positive94% of 9,908 reviews2018
Dev: kikiyamaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 72.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.
Why similar: RPGMaker 69.4% ★, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Indie 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Casual 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational surreal exploration game that relies on atmosphere and discovery rather than explicit dialogue.
- #23 Wish Giver 偿愿人
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 242 reviews2018
Dev: KelPub: 0Cube
Windows
《Wish Giver》is a role playing game for solving puzzles. The game tells us that the protagonist, as a new wish giver, has received very challenging entrustment due to huge rewards.But the road to fulfill the wish of the aspirant is far more complicated than she imagined.
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.6% ★, RPG 21.7%, Anime 13.4%, Casual 7.6%, Indie 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, story-rich indie adventure that shares the accessible and narrative-focused nature of the seed game.
- #24 Fantasia of the Wind - 风之幻想曲
81% matchVery Positive88% of 421 reviews2017
Dev: Fantasia Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
It is an adventure story about a girl named Sandra who lived in a small village. One day, she got a magic gem of life in a relic of goddess. But when she returned to the village, she found all villagers were brutally killed.
Why similar: RPGMaker 58.1% ★, RPG 15.8%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Indie 4.6%, Puzzle 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker adventure that features a female protagonist and a classic fantasy narrative.
- #25 绮罗四时谭
79% matchVery Positive96% of 457 reviews2019
Dev: EveRecord
Windows
In order to save the friend who was chosen as a victim, the girl embarked on the road alone... What will happen to this dreamy and mysterious road? What kind of role will you meet during the period? Also see the last.
Why similar: RPGMaker 43.4% ★, RPG 26.8%, Anime 15.8%, Indie 7.8%, Adventure 6.2%
- #26 羽翼的祈愿 - Feather Of Praying
80% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2018
Dev: 秋之忧郁Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
This is a horror puzzle RPG first released in 2016. Players control Qiu Xiaoqi as she explores a mysterious room filled with puzzles alongside a white-haired youth. They unravel mechanisms to uncover the truth behind her loss of consciousness. Will the wish be fulfilled? The story is yours to shape!
Why similar: RPGMaker 46.6% ★, Anime 14.4%, RPG 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Puzzle 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven RPGMaker adventure that features a female protagonist and a focus on emotional storytelling.
- #27 Amulet Zero 零物语 - Optimize
81% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2018
Dev: ShiinaYashiro
Windows
某一天，一觉醒来的朵琳，发现自己正置身于这个陌生的小岛上， 独自在树林里走着，没走多远，她遇上了一个哭得很伤心的女孩子，她叫杰西卡……
Why similar: RPGMaker 50.2% ★, RPG 15.8%, Anime 14.2%, Puzzle 6.8%, Female Protagonist 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy RPGMaker game that offers a charming and focused experience for fans of the genre.
- #28 Tide Up
77% matchVery Positive92% of 263 reviews2022
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape!
Why similar: RPGMaker 61.5% ★, Anime 16.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Puzzle 4%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%
- #29 Greyfox RPG
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,021 reviews2015
Dev: Lesley DoddPub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You play as a new arrival to a foggy and mysterious town. You find yourself waking up in the bodies of the town's inhabitants at pivotal moments of their lives. Make tough choices as you discover the truth about this town called Greyfox.
Why similar: RPGMaker 64.8% ★, Anime 12.8%, RPG 9.5%, Female Protagonist 3.4%, Indie 3.2%
- #30 R.I.C.A
78% matchVery Positive87% of 245 reviews2019
Dev: Seldom Ludious
Windows
A little girl, Hinata, finding her missing cat in a mysterious and dangerous castle. This place once belonged to the famous Duke Shewell's family, but it is abandoned now. And there is a big secret hidden in this castle.
Why similar: RPGMaker 60.9% ★, RPG 24.6%, Indie 7.5%, Adventure 7.1%
- #31 Orphan of the Petal
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 76 reviews2019
Dev: Scorching CastlePub: 0Cube
Windows
《Petal Orphan》是一款黑童话风格的轻度恐怖解谜游戏，其容错性允许玩家跳过部分解密和搜集要素。玩家将以主人公薇妮的视角，与未知的人一起探索未知的领域。被遗忘的灵魂，被折断的蝴蝶，或是随风消逝的花瓣……被人捏在手中，到最后你会成为什么？能否去揭开七色花田下的秘密呢？
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.8% ★, RPG 30.6%, Casual 8.8%, Indie 8.2%, Adventure 6.6%
- #32 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,302 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.
Why similar: Anime 34.1%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, RPG 18%, Story Rich 15.1%, Indie 6.5%
- #33 Tower of the Dragon
73% matchVery Positive99% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: ZeroHP
Windows
Tower of the Dragon is a story-driven, turn-based combat RPG. Treasures and secrets lie in the mysterious tower which appeared after the death of a young dragon.
Why similar: RPG 33.8%, RPGMaker 24.6% ★, Anime 20.4%, Female Protagonist 10%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #34 Paper Lily - Chapter 1
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,133 reviews2024
Dev: Leef 6010
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Why similar: Anime 28.5%, RPG 21.2%, Story Rich 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Puzzle 9.8%
- #35 世界尽头的蔷薇花园
76% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Walhalancs
Windows
为了亲眼去看看那名孤独的女性和传说中的蔷薇花园，莉亚开启了她的旅程。
Why similar: RPGMaker 40% ★, RPG 19.3%, Anime 10.3%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 5.9%
- #36 Snow-Swept Quest
74% matchVery Positive89% of 313 reviews2021
Dev: potato-lifePub: Kagura Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A classic style turn-based RPG. Saya is stranded on an unfamiliar continent, surrounded by all manner of dangers. Will she make it home?
Why similar: RPGMaker 36.4% ★, RPG 26.2%, Anime 22.6%, Adventure 6.4%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
- #37 The Sunny Day 晴天
76% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2018
Dev: 殇葵(K.)Pub: Eternal Dream
Windows
In the story, the player plays the KUI, a 14-year-old girl with mental illness, who falls into her own spiritual world for an unknown reason during a daily activity. Players must pass through puzzles and various strange characters to communicate. The player's attitude toward various items in the game will affect the outcome of the game.
Why similar: RPGMaker 63.5% ★, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Anime 9.4%, RPG 8.5%, Indie 4.4%
- #38 Origin Of Destiny: Crimson Awakening
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 136 reviews2016
Dev: CloudTheWolf Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Sophie and Mike have been separated by an evil group and must now try and rejoin forces before taking on a great evil. But something more sinister is happening and may change the world forever!
Why similar: RPGMaker 61.7% ★, RPG 18.6%, Anime 11.9%, Indie 4.1%, Adventure 3.7%
- #39 Nyakori's Rabbit Doll
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,414 reviews2020
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Waking up in the beautiful night, maiden with cat’s ears whose name is Nyarutoru finds her friends nowhere. What are they waiting her ahead?
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.8% ★, Anime 15%, RPG 14.7%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Indie 5.2%
- #40 Fall into decay
71% matchVery Positive92% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: 灰房子工作室Pub: Gamera Games
Windows
名叫赛莉卡的少女某天在一间奇怪的宅邸中醒来，自己好像忘记了什么重要的事情，又似乎被卷入了什么事件之中…… 但首要的目的是找到逃离这里的方法。
Why similar: RPG 22.9%, Anime 20.9%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Story Rich 13.7%, Puzzle 12.2%
- #41 花火与幽灵少女 - Hanabi and Ghost girl
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,293 reviews2025
Dev: Tiram1su Games
Windows
蝉鸣声中偏远的山中小镇，表面悠然而宁静，背后却隐藏着某个笼罩了这里数百年的黑暗秘密。女主角结城花火几年前跟随父母一同来到空铃镇，在父母的事故后因为内向的性格被排挤的她如今一个人生活在小镇上，直到在旧校舍邂逅本已死去的“幽灵”。
Why similar: RPG 20.8%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Anime 17.6%, Puzzle 13.5%, Story Rich 11.7%
- #42 Hyperborea
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 57 reviews2019
Dev: Flova Interactive
Windows · Mac
She wakes up alone, missing, and trapped in the frozen tundra of Hyperborea, Hypatia must use her wits and wileys if she is to escape this accursed corner of the world. the choices she makes will determine not only her future, but that of the imperial exploratory legion.
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Adventure 41.1%, Indie 14.7%
- #43 Cavern of Time
75% matchMixed69% of 97 reviews2017
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Cavern of Time is an RPG/Adventure game where you guide the journey of a young girl. Can you find the magical locket in this perilous realm and cure your beloved grandmother's illness? Visit the Cavern of Time and find out!
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.9% ★, RPG 26.4%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 8.4%, Adventure 7%
- #44 Rocket of Whispers: Prologue
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 275 reviews2018
Dev: SIGONO INC.
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
In a chilling cellar below the apocalyptic snow, Fei Lin the witch wakes up from hibernation, and ventures into the forsaken world. Guide her through the process of escaping the cellar, and seeing the changed world for her first time.
Why similar: Indie 40.4%, Adventure 31%, Puzzle 28.6%
- #45 At Home Alone II
72% matchVery Positive86% of 227 reviews2019
Dev: 阿正不经Pub: 0Cube
Windows
A recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process? and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....
Why similar: RPGMaker 41.5% ★, Anime 14.1%, RPG 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Story Rich 6%
- #46 Yuki「清醒梦」
66% matchVery Positive99% of 271 reviews2025
Dev: visualmemoryunit_
Windows
Explore an abandoned school where memories linger longer than the living. Uncover the mystery of your best friend’s disappearance. Dodge bullets.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.8%, Anime 26.9%, Story Rich 22.1%, Adventure 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #47 魔女秘药（witch elixir）
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: 蓝月虫
Windows
避世隐居的魔女之家，被教会的狩猎行动盯上。在一切即将毁坏之际，并不擅长药剂的少女凯瑟琳，带着大魔女间世代相传的魔女药典与将其传承的嘱托，跌跌撞撞地逃离。生存还是放弃，她将会迎来怎样的命运呢？
Why similar: RPGMaker 49% ★, RPG 14.8%, Anime 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #48 黎明为歌 - Melody before the Dawn
70% matchVery Positive91% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: Rolling Cat StudioPub: Eternal Dream
Windows
居住在极北之地的少女瑟里卡，每晚都会在睡梦中进入另一个世界—— 这里有着她未曾见过的风景，鲜活的友人，以及一场奇迹般的邂逅。 懵懂的感情为之觉醒，却被提醒一切只是幻梦…… 梦与现实究竟有什么联系，她们的命运又会发生怎样的转变呢？ 迷雾笼罩身周，她将舒展梦境的羽翼，为黎明献上歌唱。
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.1% ★, RPG 14.3%, Anime 13%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Story Rich 8%
- #49 Grimm's Hollow
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 14,295 reviews2019
Dev: ghosthunter
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.1% ★, RPG 20.2%, Story Rich 11.8%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #50 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,365 reviews2021
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy Prologue is a fanmade indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.To save the Princess of Misty Lake "Daiyousei", from the evil who took her captive. You must play as the brave Hero of Ice Fairy "Cirno" and face "Remilia Scarlet" of the Kouma Castle
Why similar: Anime 40.7%, Female Protagonist 35.2%, Story Rich 21.1%, Adventure 3%
- #51 Opaline
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 76 reviews2017
Dev: Warfare StudiosPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In this 16-bit style RPG, Gallow and Liza are two teenagers gifted with great powers, and that destiny seems to persist in keeping away from each other, however their feelings drive them close. Can the two of them have what it takes to preserve the world from the rise of the Blight?
Why similar: RPGMaker 48.2% ★, RPG 19.8%, Anime 11.1%, Casual 6.1%, Female Protagonist 5.4%
- #52 LUNA
69% matchVery Positive83% of 322 reviews2020
Dev: SimplePub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Play as a little girl named 'Luna', and survive from the dark being while discovering the secrets behind her. The more you traverse on her memory, the more you will discover dark truths that lie deep inside.
Why similar: RPGMaker 31.8% ★, Anime 16.4%, RPG 16.3%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #53 Prey with Gun 带枪的猎物
69% matchVery Positive86% of 206 reviews2017
Dev: 兔子放映部Pub: 兔子放映
Windows
Under command of a young boy to complete his plan and dig out the hidden truth and his motivation. (The English Version of this game will release soon)
Why similar: RPGMaker 45.2% ★, RPG 27%, Anime 16.4%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 3.4%
- #54 The Rule Of SHE
65% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: HaiBin studio
Windows
A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.6%, RPG 20.4%, Anime 14.4%, Puzzle 14.3%, Story Rich 14.2%
- #55 Wind Child
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 114 reviews2016
Dev: Valkyria Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Five souls, brought together in a simple rescue mission, come to learn that they are more connected than they had believed. Classic RPG goodness and intriguing storyline with this RPG from Valkyria Studios.
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.6% ★, RPG 19.5%, Anime 11.1%, Casual 5.9%, Indie 5.5%
- #56 At Home Alone
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,891 reviews2018
Dev: 阿正不经Pub: 0Cube
Windows
This is a recreational healing Mini-plot game explored at home. Players will play and wander around the house from the perspective of a little girl. What will she do when she is alone? What strange stories will happen in the process, and in the process of exploration, you may find some strange secrets....
Why similar: RPGMaker 40.2% ★, Anime 25%, RPG 14.8%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Indie 5%
- #57 Murmurs of the Mist
64% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Jenna YourstonePub: JamJam Studios
Windows
In this game, you’ll encounter puzzles which require you to use your environment in order to solve them. Take note of every detail, they can help you in uncovering Sofia’s story.
Why similar: Story Rich 31.3%, Female Protagonist 23%, Puzzle 20.6%, Casual 19.1%, Indie 6%
- #58 白晓
66% matchVery Positive95% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: 创软Creating Software
Windows
A visual novel about friendship and promise. A high school girl encounters a mysterious white-haired girl, and the story begins...
Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Anime 28.1%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Casual 5.1%
- #59 Space Pilgrim Academy: Reunion
68% matchVery Positive96% of 73 reviews2019
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Margaret Dale crosses the galaxy in search of her lost mother, determined to solve once and for all the mysteries surrounding the destruction of Latona station.
Why similar: RPGMaker 53.2% ★, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Anime 10.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Puzzle 5.9%
