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Not all heroes are born, many are forged by the finest Hero School – yours. Take command of the faculty, nurture a unique and ever-growing roster of students, and earn your place among the most prestigious schools in the world of Valthiria.

Reviews: Mixed — 58% — of 106 reviews
Released: 2023-06-22
Developer: Agate
Publisher: PQube
Genres: RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 22.2%, Strategy RPG 21.8%, JRPG 15%, RPG 13.7%, Fantasy 10.9%

  55. #55 Vestaria Saga II: The Sacred Sword of Silvanister
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 253 reviews2022
    Dev: Vestaria ProjectPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows

    Vestaria Saga II continues the adventures of Zade, bringing the tales of him and his companions to a thrilling, satisfying end. They will encounter allies both new and old while uncovering more mysteries behind the vile Margulites and their plan to plunge Vestaria into a new age of darkness.

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 32.3%, Anime 16%, Turn-Based Combat 14.2%, RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 11.1%

  56. #56 Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 162 reviews2021
    Dev: Rideon,Inc.Pub: KEMCO
    Windows

    Become the court blacksmith adventuring in the Sand Kingdom in a fantasy RPG!

    Why similar: Party-Based RPG 34.8%, Management 19.8%, Turn-Based Combat 18.6%, RPG 11.2%, Fantasy 9.9%

  57. #57 Brigandine The Legend of Runersia
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 1,309 reviews2022
    Dev: Happinet
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters. Select a ruler, organize knights and monsters into troops, and conquer enemy bases!

    Why similar: Strategy RPG 28.8%, Strategy 24.3%, Fantasy 13.6%, JRPG 10.7%, Anime 9.4%

  58. #58 VARLET
    66% matchMixed53% of 121 reviews2025
    Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
    Windows

    To be a "leader" that guides others forward, or to be an uncompromising "ruler"...VARLET is a school life RPG where, through encounters with troubled boys and girls who are also searching for themselves, you begin to uncover a version of yourself you never knew existed.

    Why similar: JRPG 36.8%, Anime 21.1%, RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, Colorful 8.9%

  59. #59 Demonschool
    62% matchVery Positive93% of 957 reviews2025
    Dev: Necrosoft GamesPub: Ysbryd Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Turn-Based Combat 23.4%, JRPG 20.2%, Isometric 19.2%, Anime 9.6%, RPG 6.9%

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