- #1 Parachronism: Order of Chaos
97% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: NinjaVault
Windows
Parachronism is an action RPG with life sim elements set in a fantasy world inspired by Ancient China. Sent into the past and mistaken for the fugitive princess of a kingdom at war, embark on an epic journey to save time itself.
Why similar: RPG 46.2%, Simulation 33.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 8.3%
- #2 The Frontier
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2016
Dev: Nikku Nomura
Windows
The Frontier is a blend between business simulation and survival, exploration games. Starting from nothing: explore, gather resources, craft items, and try to survive your world — all while building up your business empire and great fortune.
Why similar: RPG 46%, Simulation 33.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 8.3%
- #3 IMPOSSIBLE FIGHTER FROG
96% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: CREATIV GAME DEVELOPER LLC.
Windows · Mac
Be the hero of the day and save the city! Chaos is overthrown in the downtown, clean up the creatures of your super-evil enemy! Choose a character, try achieving the most points in time and making a new record!
Why similar: RPG 46%, Simulation 33.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 8.3%
- #4 Yerah
95% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2017
Dev: DigitalWolfByte
Windows
Yerah is a indie farming game. You can build your farm, collect resources and process them, take care of your animals or send Warriors into adventures.
Why similar: RPG 46%, Simulation 33.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 8.3%
- #5 Omina Mortis
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rhino Games
Windows · Mac
Omina Mortis – gothic thriller in medieval style. Omnia Mortis is a bold experiment in interactive fiction that is steeped in medieval aesthetics and symbolism.
Why similar: RPG 47.1%, Simulation 30.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 9.1%
- #6 Cross Border VR
94% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: KR
Windows
"Cross Border VR" is a VR Shooting game. In the game, you need to eliminate the remaining forces of armed elements in the border areas and regain the treasure!
Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Simulation 33.9%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 8.5%
- #7 The Witch's Fairy Tale
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 一只小憨憨鸭ovo
Windows
"The Witch's Fairy Tale" is an action rogue, role-playing game developed by "a little Han Han Duck OVO", you will play a witch, to find magic around the world, your adventure along the way will be written as a fairy tale to pass on.
Why similar: RPG 33.3%, Magic 32.7%, Hand-drawn 20.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Indie 2%
- #8 Lost in Nature
94% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Moongate Digital
Windows
As a shipwrecked person, you are stranded on a beautiful and wild island. Collect resources and build structures like campfires and shelters to survive but be cautious - the raw environment is constantly challenging you! Are you ready for the adventure of your life?
Why similar: RPG 45%, Simulation 34.2%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 8.5%
- #9 EnchantedGirl - 纯情房东俏房客
93% matchMostly Negative31% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: Shenzhen zhengyilong technology co. LTD.
Windows · Mac
《心动女生.纯情房东俏房客》是一款非正统真人视频恋爱冒险游戏。火辣房客与你同居一屋檐下,你将与她发生各种化学反应。游戏包含几十集超清视频、上千张超清写真,更有几万句真人语音带你深陷温柔乡。多线路剧情,多样恋爱体验尽在游戏中。
Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Simulation 26.7%, Story Rich 21.4%, Adventure 11%
- #10 Astrela Starlight
92% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Master Plan Multimedia
Windows · Mac · Linux
Astrela Starlight is a space adventure game where you can play more than 60 quests over 40 star systems. Solve the mystery of Lystran by interacting with NPCs to complete quests, mine, build spacecraft and stations, build and move planets, and build the Ecxos planetary station.
Why similar: RPG 47.4%, Simulation 31%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 8.8%
- #11 16 Planes:Return
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deeber Studio
Windows
Why similar: RPG 45.7%, Simulation 33%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 8.5%
- #12 A Second Chance
91% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: Gamebringer
Windows
Inside these woods, which path will you choose to help your group survive ?
Why similar: RPG 45.5%, Simulation 32.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 8.6%
- #13 Pixel Life
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: willzgames
Windows
Pixel Life is a survival game of parenting and civilization building in which you can play as a ancient human and build your civilization with other players or by yourself. Live an entire life in few minutes.
Why similar: RPG 52.5%, Simulation 38%, Indie 9.5%
- #14 Tank battle
90% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: 黄金炫游科技有限公司
Windows
《Tank Battle》 is a tactical competitive game in which you need to collect resources, strengthen weapons and equipment, and eliminate opponents to survive in the end to win. Good luck, eat chicken tonight!
Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Simulation 32.8%, Adventure 12.3%, Indie 9.5%
- #15 The Quest Giver
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rest.less Games
Windows · Mac
The Quest Giver“ is a 2D Fantasy guild manager simulation, in which you create your own quests, and then send adventurers out to do them. Experience how much effort it is to create and assign quests, gather the knowledge you need, and to make the decisions adventurers won't.
Why similar: RPG 52.5%, Simulation 38%, Indie 9.5%
- #16 Legend of the 9 Swords: Side Story
88% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Christopher RodriguesPub: Sunstar Gaming Productions
Windows
Legend of the 9 Swords: Side Story is a 2-Dimensional illustrated narrative role-playing game that is hand animated to give every hero and enemy there own style and feel.
Why similar: RPG 68.4%, Hand-drawn 31.6%
- #17 Starlite: Astronaut Rescue - Developed in Collaboration with NASA
89% matchMostly Negative37% of 194 reviews2014
Dev: Project Whitecard Studios Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 10%
Experience the thrill of standing in the boots of a future astronaut on Mars in the world of Starlite.Participate with your crewmate in a single-player 20 minute mini-adventure that soon turns into more than you bargained for on the Red Planet.
Why similar: RPG 50.1%, Simulation 36.3%, Adventure 13.6%
- #18 Madhouse
86% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: DaRa Games
Windows
Play an orderly in a Madhouse and experience the totally normal daily life in a Madhouse.
Why similar: RPG 50.2%, Simulation 36.3%, Adventure 13.4%
- #19 Life of a caveman
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: playlitedotnet
Windows
Live the colorful life of a caveman. Eat and interact with other cavemen in order to grow stronger and smarter. Once you are strong enough, become the leader of your group and guide them to safety; safety from things like the the beast that attacks at night and the other tribe that left tracks in your area.
Why similar: RPG 52.3%, Simulation 37.8%, Indie 9.9%
- #20 Prince Maker美少年梦工厂3:重生
84% matchVery Positive96% of 424 reviews2019
Dev: ALFAGAME
Windows
AlfaGame的美少年梦工厂系列第3代作品, 在架空奇幻世界的故事背景下 体验创新式多互动全性向育成结局的冒险游戏 玩家可以担任其它两位候选人的导师,了解他们的故事。并且可以亲自外出挣钱,养家糊口
Why similar: RPG 55.9%, Simulation 35%, Indie 9.1%
- #21 如果一生只有三十岁Before Thirty
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Giant Games
Windows
If you would die when you were thirty, What would you do? For almost all of us, we can only imagine. This game will take us to feel the experience of a virtual character, and to witness the rest of his life.
Why similar: RPG 56%, Simulation 43.3%, Indie 0.7%
- #22 Warmada
86% matchMixed51% of 49 reviews2016
Dev: UUUU Interactive
Windows
Build your own capital ship and fight other player's creations in a procedural galaxy! Capture ships and build your fleet, unlocking upgrades and ship schematics! Explore the galaxy and build up your home station!
Why similar: RPG 44.6%, Simulation 32.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 8.5%
- #23 Battle Mage : Card Caster
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Tie-1000
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle Mage : Card Caster is a fantasy card-based adventure game. Immerse yourself in a world of magic and battles through story-driven mechanics and RPG elements. Master the arcane art to prevail. Make the right choices to know your true fate.
Why similar: RPG 51.9%, Magic 14%, Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 9.4%, Indie 9.4%
- #24 Project J
85% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Mr iLyn.Pub: Mr iLyn. - Gamedev
Windows
Travel around on this mysterious island and craft items to defend yourself in this text based game.
Why similar: RPG 49.4%, Simulation 35.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 1.2%
- #25 Volhv: Memoir of the Witch Doctor
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Volhv Team
Windows
Discover untouched native lands and seek magical herbs and ingredients required for long-forgotten potions. Lift curses and banish evil spirits! In a Volkhv simulator, you're the one deciding to either bring aid or cause a slow, painful death.
Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Simulation 29.7%, Adventure 11.3%, Magic 8.9%, Indie 7.6%
- #26 Hocus Potions
83% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Mikaila YoungPub: BoxCastle Games
Windows · Mac
A game about friendship and magic -- gather and grow ingredients, brew powerful potions, and help -- or hinder! -- the local townsfolk.
Why similar: RPG 53.7%, Simulation 37.1%, Indie 9.3%
- #27 Sprout's Words
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: FishBox
Windows
The setting sun dyed the clouds in the sky red. The whole sky looked like a burning painting, with many golden clouds floating above the heads of the two little boys.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 34.3%, RPG 29.5%, Story Rich 25.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 3%
- #28 Star Alliance
81% matchMostly Negative36% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Dodo Novels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose your species, gender and career and join Star Alliance today! A RPVN (Role Playing Visual Novel) where you will become a Starship Officer and deal with dozens of different situations in a quest to explore ancient secrets and civilizations.
Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Simulation 32.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 8.3%
- #29 大宋小厨娘
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZAHNG MENGPub: ZHANG MENG
Windows
This is a food management simulation layout game based on the Song Dynasty, mainly using mouse operations. In this game, players will play the role of a little chef in the Song Dynasty, run a restaurant, and increase the income by making dishes to buy furniture for the layout of the restaurant
Why similar: Hand-drawn 34.5%, RPG 33.6%, Simulation 26.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Indie 2.2%
- #30 WEIL
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CajuStudios
Windows
WEIL is an interactive audiovisual experience that tells the story of a boy who suffers from depression, verbal, and psychological harassment. Through this, we aim to show players the impact these experiences can have on a person’s life, leading to suicidal thoughts.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 50.9%, Story Rich 34.6%, Adventure 7.6%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #31 Fortune's Tavern - Remastered
81% match8 user reviews13% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Trevor Jones
Windows
Every great RPG has its tavern: where heroes meet, rumours are told, quests are undertaken, and beer is supped by the gallon… but could you manage such a place? Jump into the role of a fantasy-world tavern keeper and renovate the infamous Fortune’s Tavern, amongst the backdrop of a world on the brink of war.
Why similar: RPG 52.5%, Simulation 38%, Indie 9.5%
- #32 Merry’s Seven Wishes
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Midnight Shift Games
Windows
A touching visual novel about love, loss, and hope. After Merry’s death, Richard’s world turns gray—until her seven final wishes begin restoring its colors. Through heartfelt storytelling, music, and mini-games, every fulfilled wish paints life in new shades of meaning.
Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Simulation 24.1%, Hand-drawn 18.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #33 A Day For A Kitten
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: 橘猫的一天
Windows
People who loves cat maybe need this game,I hope you like it! The Player acts as a cat.You can eat,grind your paws,love and work in garden,street or your house. At the same time,as the descendants of Yi Meow Meow,looking for stolen crystal and risk of RPG, to the different elements of the area received a variety of magic and unlock the...
Why similar: RPG 52.4%, Simulation 37.9%, Indie 9.8%
- #34 Fantasy Gladiators
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Fatherson GamesPub: Blue Mana
Windows · Mac
Enter the world of Fantasy Gladiators, where creatures span from the normal (Kings) to the unexpected (a tiny, murderous clown). You must carefully craft your dream roster and mercilessly take down your opponent. Every decision could make or break your entire dynasty.
Why similar: RPG 52.3%, Simulation 37.8%, Indie 9.9%
- #35 Dragon's Hope
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kiki Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dragon's Hope is a game about a young dragon who is trying to save the life of his mother. The game features all kinds of puzzles and challenges, a touching story, a relaxing atmosphere, humorous dialogues and a high quality guidebook for the player.
Why similar: RPG 57.2%, Story Rich 17%, Adventure 15.5%, Indie 10.3%
- #36 Covenantum
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: DuskChilder
Windows
Covenantum is a seasonal covenant-management RPG inspired by Ars Magica where you guide a growing magical covenant through decades of political intrigue, supernatural events, magical research, and strategic seasonal planning in Mythic Europe.
Why similar: RPG 36%, Magic 25.1%, Simulation 21.7%, Story Rich 12.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #37 Caphaclus Recommence
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monke Arcade
Windows
Caphaclus is a world that holds many secrets and lots of ruins. Nobody knows much of the past of the planet. You embark on an adventure to discover secrets and uncover the truth to the planet of Caphaclus.
Why similar: RPG 54%, Story Rich 26.2%, Adventure 16.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #38 夜孤城 · 何为侠义
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chumoran
Windows
"NightStar" is an independent and fictional work with the dynamic world and the feelings of the homeland.
Why similar: RPG 46%, Simulation 33.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 8.3%
- #39 Record Life
77% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2019
Dev: 创克游戏工作室Pub: 创克游戏联盟
Windows · Mac · Linux
Under certain conditions try to change your life. This is a simulation business game based on real life starting from scratch, to billionaires perhaps in a minute or a second A variety of occupations regular life cooking dating entertainment life goals disease and aging... Maybe we can live better.
Why similar: RPG 58.8%, Simulation 41.2%
- #40 Progeny VR
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Silverstring Media Inc.
Windows
Progeny is a VR game that takes place during those few seconds between “You Died” and videogame resurrection. It presents players with a sci-fi world, seen only through their deceased character’s memories, and a choice: which of those memories do they take with them into the next life?
Why similar: RPG 51.3%, Simulation 39%, Indie 9.7%
- #41 Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD
79% matchMixed58% of 53 reviews2015
Dev: Dreamatrix
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 100%
Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD is an action RPG space simulation game, with emphasis on key elements such as ship development, exploration of an immersive universe and freedom of choice. After the pilot leaves the starting zone, Spaceforce opens an almost unlimited space for exploration.
Why similar: RPG 60.2%, Simulation 39.8%
- #42 Curre
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ButterSword Studio
Windows
Gamemode: players can creat their own Casino throughout CREATOR mode, edit your map and upload it to the server. Other players will race in your space and run for freedom. With them racing, you can earn your own jettons, or lose them if they succeed.
Why similar: RPG 46%, Simulation 33.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 8.3%
- #43 Corrupt
76% matchPositive91% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: Opendream
Windows · Mac
A 2017 Thailand's phenomenal anti-corruption mobile visual novel is now available on Steam for FREE! Face the real world-inspired corruption cases and experience the consequences by yourself. Developed and produced by Opendream and Khon Thai Foundation.
Why similar: RPG 50.5%, Simulation 40%, Indie 9.5%
- #44 Rite of Life
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rebourne Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rite of Life is a life-sim RPG being developed for PC, Mac and Linux. It is heavily inspired by games such as Harvest Moon, Pokémon, Dark Cloud and Monster Hunter. It features a player-driven open world where you start with a small encampment.
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Simulation 33.8%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 6.3%
- #45 凯尔文 - Kelvin And The Chateau
70% matchVery Positive89% of 503 reviews2021
Dev: Forgotten
Windows
My home was destroyed by a fire, and only my mother and I survived. Why me? After leaving his control-freak mother, Kelvin made a few friends and seemed to have a new answer to this question. However, his friends sometimes hide something from him.
Why similar: RPG 39.4%, Hand-drawn 36.3%, Story Rich 20.6%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #46 Hollowa
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fabibi
Windows
An RPG adventure game with an emotinal storytelling featuring real-time combat, dungeon exploration, and resource gathering. Discover the secrets of Hollowa island, fight with your travel companion, upgrade your abilities, and uncover a story driven world filled with hidden lore.
Why similar: RPG 50.6%, Story Rich 34.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 3.3%
- #47 Human Delusion
74% matchMostly Negative31% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: JoaAM Productions
Windows
A transformation from being restrained inside the human experience to being free and present. Human Delusion is an exploration of one’s emotions, consciousness, mind and their perception of reality. Are you ready to choose true Freedom?
Why similar: RPG 43%, Simulation 31.4%, Adventure 12%, Indie 7.9%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #48 三和大神
75% matchMostly Negative40% of 48 reviews2019
Dev: Poorhub
Windows
三和大神模拟器,体验三和大神的挂逼生活,日结,上网,黑厂,开宝箱,大水,挂逼烟,挂逼机,瘫痪,海信大酒店,修车。
Why similar: RPG 58%, Simulation 42%
- #49 The Innkeeper
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Game Brewery
Windows
Buy ingredients, cook dishes and serve guests in a world where an inn at the corner of 7 nations is the key for peace.
Why similar: RPG 52.5%, Simulation 38%, Indie 9.6%
- #50 In the Village of Grandfather: Summer,Sun,Heat.
67% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Leks ltd.Pub: Leks ltd.
Windows
Harvest. Take care of the territory. Prepare the perfect vegetable garden.
Why similar: RPG 46.3%, Simulation 33.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Indie 8.4%
- #51 Rap Mogul
61% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SKY5 Game Studios
Windows
Sign artists. Negotiate deals. Build your empire. Manage a roster of unique artists, navigate turn-based contract battles, and watch every relationship evolve through a dialogue system where characters remember everything.
Why similar: RPG 44.7%, Simulation 29.3%, Story Rich 20.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Indie 2.5%
- #52 Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition
73% matchMixed60% of 269 reviews2018
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Join the retro RPG world of Paperos - become a Knight of Pen and Paper in the newly revamped "Free Edition"!
Why similar: RPG 56.9%, Simulation 33.7%, Indie 9.3%
- #53 Space Farm
71% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Decade
Windows · Mac
Space Farm is following in the footsteps of amazing games like Stardew Valley, and any of the Harvest Moon franchise. We are setting out to bring this amazing genre into the next generation. In-depth Storyline, dynamic marketplace, reputation, items, and of course FARMING!
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Simulation 37.6%, Indie 9.5%
- #54 Edge of Atlantis
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Creality Studio
Windows
Edge of Atlantis is a Room-Scale VR Action Role-Playing Game for HTC Vive & Oculus Rift+Touch. Experience realistic physics-based combat and hardcore permadeath mode in a roguelike fantasy open-world, with procedurally enchanted weapons, strategic magical battles & dynamic events
Why similar: RPG 44.4%, Simulation 33.8%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 8.4%
- #55 Shelf
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redamant Games
Windows
Welcome to Shelf's mysterious library! Time to find a way to get out of here, it can't be that difficult. Am I right?
Why similar: RPG 27.6%, Hand-drawn 23.4%, Story Rich 21.7%, Magic 19.4%, Indie 4.8%
- #56 Last Week
70% matchPositive90% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: Balbod
Windows
The inhabitants of a small portside town begin to fear the worst when they hear the news. This is the last week before the end of the world. With the limited time you have left you must decide which of the town's folk to try and help.
Why similar: RPG 64.1%, Story Rich 21.4%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #57 True Vikings
59% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Choose your own path: become a powerful jarl or a legendary king, or perhaps switch sides and follow the path of a knight, reliving the story of the Duke of Normandy.
Why similar: RPG 28.5%, Hand-drawn 27.9%, Simulation 19.4%, Story Rich 16.2%, Adventure 7.5%
- #58 Märchen Kanna
62% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: 靴冠
Windows · Mac · Linux
A free RPG that lets you travel through a world with a picture book-like ambience. The story takes place in a peaceful world where wizards live. In battle scenes, a unique system allows you to specify the shape of attacks according to the enemy's position. Fun for everyone from beginners to gamers!
Why similar: RPG 39.6%, Hand-drawn 23.1%, Story Rich 18.5%, Magic 15.4%, Indie 2%
- #59 Warden
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Three Guys Game Studio
Windows
Play as a Warden, the sole protector of a small village from sadistic entities that come from the Mist. A simulation role-playing game most easily described as "The Witcher meets Stardew Valley"
Why similar: RPG 50.1%, Simulation 36.3%, Adventure 13.6%