Games Like Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak: Special Gigs

A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

Why similar: JRPG 35.9%, Anime 14.5%, Mystery 10%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, RPG 8.4%

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 25.7%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Anime 11.3%, Supernatural 10.4%, Mystery 8.3%

Digimon Survive presents a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will test your ability to survive.

Why similar: JRPG 20%, Tactical RPG 19.4%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Anime 11.3%

A turn-based tactical RPG about a group of troublesome magic students. Use timing mechanics to power your spells and block attacks, explore the twisted halls of a vast magic school, fight challenging monsters and bosses, and uncover dark secrets never meant to be found.

Why similar: RPG 36.8%, JRPG 34%, Story Rich 10.8%, Turn-Based 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.

Why similar: JRPG 19.4%, Tactical RPG 18.1%, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Anime 9.8%, Visual Novel 9.7%

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Visual Novel 30.2%, Anime 22.3%, Mystery 21.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Adventure 6.4%

This is a turn-based strategy game. You'll assume the role of the Special Investigations Division Chief at the Bureau of Crisis Response (BCR), leading agents deep into Bleak Mountains City, a metropolis steeped in retro 1980s charm, to investigate and contain various supernatural “Visions”.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 18.1%, Tactical RPG 17.7%, Board Game 14.5%, JRPG 9.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%

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 56%, Anime 20.5%, RPG 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%, Story Rich 3.7%

Join KK and his gang of supernatural detectives as they investigate a strange disappearance, only to stumble upon something more sinister. Build relationships with your team and piece together their stories.

Why similar: Visual Novel 32.4%, Supernatural 29%, Mystery 20.9%, Adventure 7.5%, Story Rich 6.8%

Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!

Why similar: JRPG 38.9%, Anime 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, RPG 12%, Adventure 6.5%

"A Timely Intervention" is an innovative RPG featuring animated battle visuals, polished gameplay mechanisms, an intricate storyline and a cast of colourful characters. Developed by the team behind "The Tale of a Common Man", it's a must-have for fans of the genre!

Why similar: JRPG 28.8%, Anime 19.5%, RPG 18.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Adventure 9%

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 29.1%, Anime 18.5%, RPG 10.2%, Horror 8.2%, Visual Novel 8.1%

Fight in 3-tiered battles, devour your enemies, and customize your characters in this epic RPG to end the dragon's curse!

Why similar: JRPG 28.9%, Anime 15.8%, Mystery 13.9%, RPG 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%

Absolute Tactics: Daughters of Mercy is a turn-based, tactical RPG featuring strategic battles, intriguing puzzles and exciting quests. Customize your heroes’ unique, class-based attacks and abilities to defeat Father Eldritch's oppressive armies throughout dozens of unique, hand-crafted maps!

Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.3%, JRPG 20.6%, Strategy RPG 20.3%, Anime 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 9.3%

Mugen Souls features a free-roaming battle map, turn-based combat, and massive amounts of customization and growth to maximize the fun players can have with the game.

Why similar: JRPG 20.2%, Strategy RPG 18.1%, Tactical RPG 17.8%, Visual Novel 12%, Anime 6.8%

Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.5%, Strategy RPG 19.4%, Supernatural 13.5%, RPG 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.4%

It's adorable! It's tactical! The doujin/indie SRPG - Moékuri! 151+ Cute Creatures to try, over a solid grid-based tactical system! Fight through 25 story stages with your own unique strategy!

Why similar: Anime 18.5%, Tactical RPG 17.1%, Strategy RPG 15.1%, JRPG 14.6%, RPG 11.3%

Chrono Ark is a singleplayer roguelike that combines elements from deckbuilders and party-based RPGs. Recruit, train, and build a team of unique Investigators to restore the Twisted World!

Why similar: Anime 35.8%, RPG 20.9%, Strategy 17.1%, Adventure 8%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%

99 Spirits is an RPG/Puzzle game that revolves around the popular Japanese folklore of Tsukumogami, everyday objects coming alive on their 100th birthday.

Why similar: JRPG 27%, Anime 18.7%, Visual Novel 15.9%, RPG 15%, Puzzle 8.5%

Boogey Hunters is a strategic ammo-building game where you travel the world hunting mythical creatures from different folklore. Plan your moves carefully, combine bullets to unleash powerful moves, battle terrifying boogies, and save the world in the shortest day possible!

Why similar: Horror 35.1%, Strategy 23.3%, Turn-Based Combat 20.2%, RPG 15.2%, 2D 4.9%

Grotesque Tactics is a highly addictive tactical RPG combining elements of popular Western and Asian console RPGs.

Why similar: RPG 28.5%, Strategy 23.2%, Strategy RPG 18.9%, Turn-Based 12.6%, JRPG 12.5%

Protect a noblewoman reckoning with unholy powers as she wards off the soul of the Demon King sealed inside her. Doubt your own companions, survive against unforgiving hordes of monsters. But beware; every choice has consequences in this epic JRPG adventure of betrayal, romance & self-acceptance.

Why similar: JRPG 30%, Visual Novel 18.7%, Anime 13.2%, Tactical RPG 7.9%, RPG 7.3%

An epic 12 hour RPG. Thirteen years after incredibly powerful spirit beasts were sealed in the souls of children, they threaten to break free and cause havoc across the land. It's up to four friends from the elite warrior training academy to find the key to stopping these evil spirits once and for all.

Why similar: Anime 42.3%, RPG 23.7%, JRPG 21%, Adventure 10.3%, 2D 2.1%

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Mystery 23.8%, Puzzle 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.7%, Anime 11.3%, Supernatural 10.6%

Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.5%, Anime 22.1%, Mystery 21.2%, Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 6.5%

Following the huge successes of the number 1 Steam top selling epic SRPG, Agarest: Generations of War and its prequel Agarest: Generations of War ZERO, Ghostlight are proud to release the massively updated sequel to the series, Agarest: Generations Of War 2!

Why similar: JRPG 20.5%, Tactical RPG 18.7%, Strategy RPG 15.8%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Anime 7.6%

Mato Anomalies takes players on a journey through a neo-futuristic version of a bygone oriental city. Investigate strange happenings across the city and uncover secrets behind the walls. Join a cast of enigmatic unlikely heroes in this anime-inspired RPG experience.

Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Supernatural 15.5%, Anime 15.2%, Mystery 12.7%

In the world of Ivoire lives Marona, an orphan with the ability to speak with phantoms. Though shunned by society, she believes in helping others. With her phantom companion Ash, Marona aims to purchase the mysterious Phantom Isle.

Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Strategy RPG 22.4%, Tactical RPG 17.4%, Anime 13.5%, RPG 11.8%

A horror-meets-cute puzzle game with a twist-filled Yuri romance story.

Why similar: JRPG 21.1%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Anime 13.2%, Horror 10.9%, Mystery 10.8%

A charmingly quirky RPG where you catch and fuse spirits you fight, and layer by layer reveal deep, intricate lore. This single-player, turn-based RPG has a deceptively simple exterior, but within lie complexity and depth. It's light and it's dark, it's witty and it's silly, and it's one of a kind.

Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, Anime 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.9%, RPG 10.7%, Story Rich 7.6%

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Why similar: Adventure 26.8%, Mystery 21.1%, Puzzle 17.2%, Horror 17%, Story Rich 6.2%

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.5%, Anime 19.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Puzzle 12.7%, RPG 10.8%

Serment - Contract with a Devil is a visual novel/dungeon crawler hybrid featuring highly tactical turn based RPG battles, challenging dungeon puzzles, optional minigames and most importantly, a lot of cute anime girls.

Why similar: JRPG 24.7%, Anime 18.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, RPG 13.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8%

Alphadia Genesis chronicles an epic adventure with Fray and his investigative team from the Archleign Kingdom as they set out to solve a mysterious murder case in a nearby city. Immerse yourself in stunning 3D battles!

Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, RPG 24.4%, Anime 13.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Visual Novel 8.3%

Blade Prince Academy is a new take on tactical RPGs, where you lead your squad of Blade Princes to defend the city of Abjectalia in real-time with pause combat. Use your team's power to devastate any threat, but be vigilant, there is always a price to pay when you make a pact with darkness.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.8%, Strategy RPG 19.7%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Anime 15%, Strategy 10.1%

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.8%, Mystery 18.3%, Supernatural 14.2%, Horror 12.9%, Anime 8.1%

First-class fun in this delivery service RPG with a board game twist!

Why similar: Board Game 21.9%, JRPG 19.1%, Anime 17%, RPG 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.6%

Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 29.9%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Mystery 11.9%, RPG 10.9%, Strategy 9.9%

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: JRPG 28.7%, Anime 16.2%, RPG 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Mystery 10.2%

Join Cram, Cronos, Retla, and Esty as they discover the secrets behind the great ruins that lie beneath their feet in this combo-based, action packed indie RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 29%, Visual Novel 18%, Anime 12.2%, RPG 9.3%, Strategy 9%

A strange rumor is spreading through the shadows of Tokyo's H City: a mysterious disfigurement has been appearing on the bodies of certain individuals. Anyone who receives the Mark will rapidly die of unknown, horrifying causes. The countdown to death has already begun...

Why similar: Visual Novel 37.9%, Horror 31.7%, Adventure 15.4%, Anime 15%

For the first time ever, Soul Nomad & the World Eaters is coming to Steam! With unique gameplay mechanics, memorable characters, and up-scaled artwork, this is a must-have for Strategy RPG fans and NIS fans alike!

Why similar: Strategy RPG 27.4%, Tactical RPG 27.2%, RPG 14.2%, Anime 12.5%, Strategy 11.6%

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Visual Novel 27.3%, Anime 23%, Mystery 20.6%, Horror 8.2%, Story Rich 6.4%

Command a legion of more than 70 beloved Touhou Project heroines on an expansive quest to uncover the cause of mysterious incidents blossoming throughout Gensokyo. Deploy units on grid-based maps to battle monsters with flashy Spell Cards, and conquer each stage with strategic mastery.

Why similar: JRPG 28.5%, Strategy RPG 25.8%, Tactical RPG 23.1%, RPG 13.1%, Anime 3.8%

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story

Why similar: Tactical RPG 40.1%, RPG 15.9%, Strategy 14.9%, Story Rich 8%, Adventure 7.7%

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 41.4%, RPG 18.7%, Anime 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Story Rich 7.1%

The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.

Why similar: Visual Novel 38.9%, Anime 31.2%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

MAKE FRIENDS WITH GHOSTS

Why similar: RPG 31%, Turn-Based Combat 25.7%, 2D 10.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Adventure 10.4%

Shape and lead your own fully customisable (and debt-ridden) family of Inquisitors in charge of hunting the chromatic monsters infesting the city. Unlock unique abilities, hang out with eccentric nobles, learn the secrets the city holds while occasionally delivering ice cream!

Why similar: JRPG 24.3%, Strategy RPG 23.4%, Tactical RPG 21%, Anime 13.7%, RPG 8.3%

“Ghost Road” is the first installment in the Ghost Road series of games, and is a visual novel game about the myth of ghosts and monsters in the Chinese underworld. The player plays the role of the Ghost Detainer in the underworld to investigate the past deeds of the three female leaders.

Why similar: Visual Novel 40.1%, RPG 20.9%, Strategy 15.5%, Story Rich 12.9%, Adventure 10.6%

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 33.4%, Tactical RPG 25.5%, RPG 15.1%, Anime 15%, Adventure 8.1%

Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling– all with a steampunk twist. When everyday Londoners mysteriously turn into vicious killers, only the show’s talented performers possess the skills necessary to save the city.

Why similar: Tactical RPG 34.8%, Strategy RPG 32.7%, RPG 14.1%, Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based Combat 4.2%

​Welcome to the chess school! Connect with the brilliant girls of Sakuragi town and engage them in chess matches. How will you master the moves that come your way?​

Why similar: Visual Novel 31.3%, Anime 26%, Mystery 24.1%, Horror 6.9%, Story Rich 5.5%

Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.

Why similar: JRPG 23.8%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Anime 10.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%

Select one of four protagonists, and resolve the spiriting away incident plaguing all of Gensokyo! There are over 100 allies called "shikigami" to recruit. Combine shikigami however you like and bring the incident to its resolution!

Why similar: JRPG 46.8%, RPG 29.8%, Adventure 14.9%, 2D 4.7%, Story Rich 3.2%

Dream Tactics is a GBA-styled strategy RPG with cunning card combos and deep character customization. Pick your party, manage cards to create unique playstyles, and outsmart hordes of pillows in turn-based combat to save the Dream World from its inevitable collapse.

Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Tactical RPG 20.6%, Strategy RPG 19%, Anime 12.6%, Strategy 8.6%

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 33.8%, Turn-Based Combat 23%, RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 8%

As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.

Why similar: Visual Novel 20.1%, Strategy RPG 19.5%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Anime 10.9%, RPG 9.4%