- #1 Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden
97% matchMixed66% of 259 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The second game in the unique Voice of Cards series, where all elements are presented entirely through the medium of cards, in the tradition of tabletop RPGs and gamebooks.
Why similar: Card Battler 22.9%, Tabletop 19%, JRPG 17.6%, Card Game 17.1%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This direct follow-up maintains the exact same charming tabletop card aesthetic and turn-based RPG mechanics.
- #2 Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 166 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 24.4%, Card Battler 21.2%, JRPG 15.3%, Card Game 13.1%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: The third entry in the series refines the card-based combat system while keeping the signature narrative style.
- #3 Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 267 reviews2024
Dev: logicalbeat Co., Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins are now on Steam with improved graphics and new features to aid game progression, making them even easier to play!
Why similar: Turn-Based 22.2%, Card Battler 19.5%, Card Game 15.5%, JRPG 14.5%, Deckbuilding 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG series that famously utilizes a deep card-based combat system for its turn-based encounters.
- #4 SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
95% matchVery Positive87% of 2,228 reviews2019
Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck choosing from over 100 unique punch-cards!
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.3%, Card Battler 23.3%, Card Game 16.6%, Deckbuilding 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that replaces traditional menus with a deck-building system for its turn-based combat.
- #5 Library Of Ruina
94% matchVery Positive94% of 41,062 reviews2021
Dev: ProjectMoon
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Why similar: Turn-Based 20.3%, Card Game 18.7%, Card Battler 16.2%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
Why You'll Like It: A story-heavy game that features complex, card-based combat mechanics within a dark and atmospheric world.
- #6 Children of Zodiarcs
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 528 reviews2017
Dev: Cardboard UtopiaPub: Square Enix
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A story-driven, tactical RPG set in the fantasy realm of Lumus; a world divided by affluence and poverty. Take control of Nahmi and her fellow outcasts, utilising a brand new deck and dice based combat system to strike a blow to the noble Lords’ and Ladies’ unquenchable thirst for profit.
Why similar: Card Battler 22.2%, Turn-Based 18.6%, Card Game 13.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Deckbuilding 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical grid-based movement with card-based abilities to create a unique hybrid RPG experience.
- #7 Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
93% matchVery Positive90% of 16,944 reviews2018
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.
Why similar: Card Game 43.1%, RPG 18.8%, Story Rich 10.1%, Turn-Based 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: An exceptional narrative-driven RPG that uses card-based combat to resolve conflicts and advance its story.
- #8 Dungeon Drafters
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 753 reviews2023
Dev: Manalith StudiosPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Dungeon Drafters is a mystery dungeon adventure set in a world where magic is cards, and cards are magic. Explore ancient ruins, loot rare cards and employ clever combos to defeat your foes and build the legendary spell deck that could save the world.
Why similar: JRPG 25.5%, Card Game 23.7%, Deckbuilding 15.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, RPG 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A mystery dungeon crawler that uses a card-based spell system for its tactical combat encounters.
- #9 Wildermyth
91% matchVery Positive95% of 18,060 reviews2021
Dev: Worldwalker Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Why similar: Turn-Based 41.3%, Story Rich 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of a tabletop roleplaying game through its procedural storytelling and paper-craft art style.
- #10 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
91% matchVery Positive94% of 15,937 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 40.9%, JRPG 26.6%, RPG 10.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%, Story Rich 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the high-quality JRPG production values and distinct art style that fans of the Voice of Cards series appreciate.
- #11 Gordian Quest
90% matchVery Positive89% of 5,923 reviews2022
Dev: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
An epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turnbased strategic combat. Lead and nurture parties of heroes. Forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Guide them to unravel the curses laid upon the lands.
Why similar: Turn-Based 25.1%, Card Battler 21.6%, Card Game 17.1%, Deckbuilding 11.2%, Turn-Based Combat 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG that integrates deck-building mechanics into a traditional party-based adventure structure.
- #12 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
89% matchVery Positive86% of 16,380 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 47.1 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 36.8%, JRPG 30.8%, RPG 11.8%, Turn-Based Combat 9.9%, Story Rich 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic turn-based JRPG experience with a beautiful HD-2D aesthetic that complements the tabletop feel.
- #13 Chrono Ark
88% matchVery Positive91% of 13,325 reviews2024
Dev: Al Fine
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Card Game 19.3%, Card Battler 16.9%, RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Strategy 12%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that utilizes a unique card-based combat system with anime-inspired visuals.
- #14 Hand of Fate 2
89% matchVery Positive84% of 5,759 reviews2017
Dev: Defiant Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!
Why similar: Card Game 43.7%, Deckbuilding 28.9%, RPG 19.1%, Fantasy 4.1%, Strategy 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dungeon master who guides you through a tabletop adventure where your deck determines your fate.
- #15 C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield
87% matchMixed53% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.
Windows
This game combines roguelike-style deckbuilding with SRPGs to create an all-new experience! Follow Vel as she leads the Clausewitz Battalion into battle against Fahftania and the Hellmuth Brigade. Collect 100 different cards to build the strongest deck and fight enemies on a map shrouded in mist.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.7%, Card Battler 25.8%, Card Game 21.1%, Deckbuilding 13.6%, Strategy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that blends grid-based movement with card-based combat mechanics.
- #16 Kamifuda
86% matchVery Positive88% of 138 reviews2022
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows
Master the eldritch art of Kamifuda—channeling long dead powers within arcane cards—in this visual novel and deck builder game.
Why similar: Card Battler 21.7%, Card Game 20.5%, JRPG 15.3%, Deckbuilding 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy experience that uses card-based mechanics to drive its visual novel-style storytelling.
- #17 Deck of Ashes
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,061 reviews2020
Dev: AYGamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?
Why similar: Card Battler 28.1%, Turn-Based 17%, Deckbuilding 13.5%, Card Game 11.9%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that focuses heavily on card-based combat and tactical deck management.
- #18 Fuga: Melodies of Steel
85% matchVery Positive93% of 1,215 reviews2021
Dev: CyberConnect2
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.2%, JRPG 24.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, RPG 9%, Strategy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG with a strong narrative focus and unique turn-based combat mechanics.
- #19 Digimon Survive
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,599 reviews2022
Dev: HYDE, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 55.5%, RPG 17.1%, Story Rich 14%, Emotional 10.5%, Anime 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG that emphasizes story-rich decision-making and character relationships.
- #20 Sea of Stars
83% matchVery Positive89% of 14,305 reviews2023
Dev: Sabotage Studio
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Why similar: JRPG 38.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, RPG 12.8%, Story Rich 9.2%, Nostalgia 6.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: A modern turn-based RPG that captures the nostalgic charm and polish of classic genre titles.
- #21 Battle Chasers: Nightwar
82% matchVery Positive87% of 7,312 reviews2017
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 38.9 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: JRPG 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 24.6%, Turn-Based 20.9%, RPG 19%, Fantasy 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG with a distinct comic-book art style and deep party-based combat.
- #22 Astria Ascending
84% matchMixed54% of 348 reviews2021
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.
Why similar: JRPG 39.2%, RPG 16.2%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Fantasy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn JRPG that offers a traditional turn-based experience with a focus on party management.
- #23 Dark Deity
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,983 reviews2021
Dev: Sword & Axe LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
Why similar: JRPG 38.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, RPG 14.4%, Strategy 12.1%, Fantasy 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on character growth and turn-based strategy in a fantasy setting.
- #24 Inkborn
79% matchVery Positive81% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: Acram Digital
Windows · Mac
Inkborn is a roguelike deckbuilder with a card system built around chaining Glyph-based combos. Sequence your cards in tactical combat to unleash impactful effects. Customize your Skill Tree before each run, evolve new abilities and uncover the hidden story of a world folded in ink, metal and paper.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.8%, Card Battler 23.2%, Card Game 19.5%, Deckbuilding 13.4%, Strategy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused card game that emphasizes tactical positioning and deck-building.
- #25 I am Setsuna
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,689 reviews2016
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.
Why similar: JRPG 51.8%, RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16.6%, Story Rich 6.1%, Fantasy 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A melancholic JRPG that focuses on classic turn-based combat and a strong, emotional narrative.
- #26 The DioField Chronicle
81% matchMixed51% of 790 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A gritty and immersive story brought to life with the latest technology. Introducing "Real Time Tactical Battle" (RTTB), a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system. The beginnings of a new Strategy RPG, crafted by a skilled and experienced development team.
Why similar: JRPG 46.1%, RPG 24.6%, Strategy 18.3%, Story Rich 5.9%, 2D 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that features a unique diorama-style presentation reminiscent of a tabletop game.
- #27 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
76% matchVery Positive90% of 5,849 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Featuring fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.
Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 9%, Strategy 8.5%
- #28 BRAVELY DEFAULT II
79% matchVery Positive81% of 1,985 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
Why similar: JRPG 44.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.7%, RPG 16.7%, Story Rich 6.8%, Turn-Based 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A polished JRPG that features a unique job system and classic turn-based combat mechanics.
- #29 SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
77% matchVery Positive94% of 357 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Experience two tales woven in a world of watercolor graphics.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.4%, JRPG 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 10.5%, RPG 9.2%, Hand-drawn 6.5%
- #30 Chained Echoes
78% matchVery Positive89% of 7,741 reviews2022
Dev: Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)Pub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.7 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 39.7%, JRPG 26.9%, RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 9.4%, Story Rich 2.7%
- #31 Crystal Story II
80% matchVery Positive95% of 329 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 27.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, RPG 11.5%, Story Rich 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie RPG that provides a straightforward, turn-based experience with a focus on exploration.
- #32 SaGa Frontier Remastered
78% matchVery Positive92% of 626 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character!
Why similar: JRPG 42.3%, Turn-Based 21.4%, RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%, 2D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG that offers non-linear storytelling and deep, experimental combat systems.
- #33 OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,153 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Why similar: JRPG 39.9%, Turn-Based 26.3%, RPG 20.4%, Strategy 5%, Fantasy 3.1%
- #34 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,425 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Why similar: JRPG 44.2%, RPG 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Story Rich 7.6%, Strategy 7%
- #35 DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,771 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagination of the first two legendary adventures in The Erdrick Trilogy, brought together in one package.
Why similar: RPG 22.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, Turn-Based 13.7%, JRPG 11.2%, Emotional 9.5%
- #36 TRIANGLE STRATEGY
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,531 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A new tactics RPG from the team who brought you the Bravely series and Octopath Traveler. An epic tale, brought to life with stunning HD-2D graphics. Make difficult decisions in this story set against a backdrop of the war-torn continent of Norzelia.
Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, Tabletop 16.1%, RPG 15.4%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 8.9%
- #37 Edge Of Eternity
75% matchMixed70% of 3,963 reviews2021
Dev: Midgar StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.
Why similar: Turn-Based 30%, JRPG 26.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, RPG 9.8%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #38 Dark Sky
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Ganymede GamesPub: Midwest Games
Windows
Dark Sky is a narrative RPG deckbuilder that features tactical combat and a branching card upgrade system. Assemble your party, customize your deck, and harness powerful synergies to master strategic battles as you unravel the mystery behind a planetary catastrophe.
Why similar: Card Battler 21.1%, Card Game 19.8%, JRPG 16.9%, Deckbuilding 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%
- #39 Shattered Heaven
73% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Leonardo ProductionPub: Leonardo Interactive
Windows
Shattered Heaven is a single-player deck builder card game with RPG elements and an ambitious branching narrative, set in a dark fantasy world. The game focuses on a card game and roguelike gameplay fueled by a great replay value, thanks to procedural dungeons, a deep crafting system.
Why similar: Turn-Based 23.7%, Card Battler 23.5%, Card Game 14%, Tabletop 8.9%, Deckbuilding 8.9%
- #40 Tainted Grail: Conquest
71% matchVery Positive90% of 8,124 reviews2021
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.
Why similar: Turn-Based 24.9%, Card Game 19.8%, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Card Battler 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
- #41 Demon's Mirror
71% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2024
Dev: Be-Rad EntertainmentPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Step into the Demon’s Mirror and enter a fantastical, nightmarish world in this roguelike deckbuilder! Strategy meets the arcane in a unique fusion of deck-building and chain-3 mechanics. Can you face your demons and come out unscathed?
Why similar: Card Battler 24.1%, Turn-Based 21.6%, Card Game 19%, Deckbuilding 12.6%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%
- #42 Banners of Ruin
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,181 reviews2021
Dev: MonteBearoPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Assemble your party. Answer the call. Win the war. Build a deck and fight a series of turn-based combats with up to 6 party characters through the city of Dawn's Point. Each character can unlock a set of unique cards and abilities that can augment your deck in powerful, exciting ways.
Why similar: Turn-Based 26.8%, Card Battler 23%, Card Game 17.7%, Deckbuilding 12.6%, RPG 6.2%
- #43 Tactics Ogre: Reborn
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,357 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Why similar: Turn-Based 34.2%, JRPG 25.6%, RPG 20.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #44 Decks & Daggers
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Osarion
Windows
DECKS & DAGGERS is a Deck-Building RPG Card Game where you venture down into the dungeons to slay monsters and collect treasure.
Why similar: Tabletop 20.7%, Card Game 19.8%, Card Battler 19.8%, Deckbuilding 10.9%, RPG 8.6%
- #45 Armello
73% matchVery Positive82% of 15,967 reviews2015
Dev: League of Geeks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.
Why similar: Turn-Based 27.7%, Tabletop 19.5%, Card Game 17.8%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #46 Journey to the Void
69% matchVery Positive93% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: RuneHeads
Windows · Mac
Prepare to fend off attacks from all directions in this hybrid strategy roguelite deck builder. On your journey through varied grid-based biomes, battle unique foes and make tough moral choices to restore a corrupted land and decide the fate of your world.
Why similar: Card Battler 22.3%, Turn-Based 20.9%, Card Game 18.2%, Deckbuilding 13.1%, RPG 6.8%
- #47 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
68% matchVery Positive93% of 4,501 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
Why similar: JRPG 49.3%, Turn-Based 24.6%, RPG 7.8%, Story Rich 5.9%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #48 Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2
69% matchVery Positive97% of 364 reviews2023
Dev: CyberConnect2
Windows
The sequel to the captivating tale of Fuga: Melodies of Steel has arrived! This turn-based RPG is back with a ramped up battle system for more strategy, as well as a brand new event system that gives you more thrilling choices to affect your experience!
Why similar: Turn-Based 31.1%, JRPG 26.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, RPG 9.9%, Strategy 8.1%
- #49 Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,388 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!
Why similar: JRPG 43.2%, RPG 17%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Story Rich 8.1%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #50 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,419 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 53.0 hrsMean: 74.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 32.7%, JRPG 30%, RPG 20.3%, Story Rich 6.3%, Turn-Based Combat 5.4%
- #51 Desert Revenant
70% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Kreationware
Windows
Desert Revenant is a strategic Roguelike Deck Building RPG packing a huge variety of cards to do battle with. Think about your every move and make careful decisions in hand-crafted encounters as you cut deals with Jinn and humans alike in your adventures amongst the dunes of Elmyr.
Why similar: Card Battler 24.3%, Card Game 20.2%, Deckbuilding 13.7%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, RPG 8.4%
- #52 FINAL FANTASY III
69% matchVery Positive93% of 2,621 reviews2021
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 70.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Why similar: JRPG 42.2%, RPG 16.7%, Nostalgia 9.6% ★, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #53 Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
68% matchVery Positive85% of 370 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 42.1%, JRPG 28.6%, RPG 12.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9%, Story Rich 4%
- #54 Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™
67% matchVery Positive89% of 11,216 reviews2021
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: Riot Forge
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 25%, Turn-Based Combat 22.4%, RPG 19.4%, JRPG 16.4%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #55 Cross Blitz
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,591 reviews2025
Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Cross Blitz is a unique RPG deckbuilder featuring fast-paced tactical combat with loads of cards to collect and synergies to wield. Explore, level up, craft new cards and build the perfect decks as you carve your own path to victory!
Why similar: Card Battler 27.4%, Card Game 21.7%, Deckbuilding 16.8%, RPG 8.8%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #56 BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
64% matchVery Positive95% of 518 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
BRAVELY DEFAULT returns in HD! Relive the tale of the warriors of light. Enjoy strategic battles and over 20 different jobs. Plus modern gameplay enhancements and all-new minigames. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.2%, JRPG 31.2%, RPG 19.6%, Fantasy 5.4%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #57 SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 305 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With the fate of the world uncertain, follow the journey of Urpina, Taria, Balmaint, and Leonard as they call on their might and set out to carve a new future. Take charge and shape your own adventure with ultimate freedom of choice.
Why similar: Turn-Based 36.6%, JRPG 28.9%, RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.5%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #58 Knights in Tight Spaces
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 825 reviews2025
Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Control your environment, gather your party, and build your best deck to overcome outlaws and supernatural forces, across a rich fantasy world. Watch as your tactical choices and deckbuilding prowess play out through stylish fight sequences.
Why similar: Card Battler 34.6%, Card Game 23.7%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Strategy 8%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
- #59 Fatermyth
66% matchVery Positive84% of 517 reviews2024
Dev: KDreamPub: Merlion Games
Windows
"Fatermyth" is an RPG game that combines tabletop role-playing and adventure. The storylines of seven characters from different eras intertwine, depicting an epic of human heroes. The strategic battles with dice + skills add more challenges to the adventure.
Why similar: Tabletop 20.1%, Card Battler 19.2%, Card Game 15.6%, Deckbuilding 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 8.4%