Games Like When the king speaks

A retro-inspired jRPG with side-view turn-based combat, puzzle-rich dungeons, and meaningful side quests. Explore a vast world, recruit allies, and uncover secrets in an epic adventure nearly twice as large as before.

Why similar: JRPG 26.6%, Lore-Rich 18.8%, RPG 11.1%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%, Exploration 8.1%

A techno-fantasy JRPG inspired by the 16-bit classics. Explore Helgon, the city on the comet, uncover ancient secrets, and battle the deadly Brightlings in strategic turn-based combat as you uncover the truth behind the mysterious white portals.

Why similar: JRPG 27.8%, Lore-Rich 20.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, RPG 12.9%, Anime 6.3%

The 16-bit cult classic RPG from 1994 returns with tons of improvements! When your peaceful kingdom is attacked on your wedding day and your wife-to-be is kidnapped, it falls to you to journey across the world and stop the terrible machines of war that threaten to lay waste to it.

Why similar: JRPG 22.7%, Lore-Rich 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, RPG 8.7%, Cartoony 6.8%

The world ends, and so our story begins. Return to the world of Gaia for one last adventure, one final story before it is forever lost beneath the shadows of legends.

Why similar: JRPG 28.1%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, RPG 14.3%, Exploration 11.6%

Welcome to the Kingdom of Riki! Viridian Sage is an epic 2D JRPG following a party of young mages fighting against the demons attacking their home. You will explore a vibrant world, engage in strategic combat, and, maybe, save the world. Grab your wand, stock your spells, and prepare for adventure!

Why similar: JRPG 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, RPG 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

A retro RPG that combines fantasy and sci-fi elements into a time-traveling adventure. Help Stenobar Floreston and his friends uncover a plot that threatens the world of Neria in two separate timelines.

Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Lore-Rich 19.7%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, RPG 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%

Awaken, Influential One, and take action in this turn-based RPG. Command unique parties of characters throughout 6 time periods, and uncover the hidden truth of Arkar. In this RPG, strategy and exploration are key to success. Are you the one they have been looking for?

Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Lore-Rich 21.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

A nostalgic turn-based incremental RPG where your combos determine your success! If you want to live out a fantasy life full of adventure, quests, loot and puzzles then this is the game you should play!

Why similar: JRPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Anime 7.6%, RPG 6.9%

A FREE Prologue to Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code, a turn-based JRPG-inspired indie title inspired by Xenogears and Shin Megami Tensei. Play as Joshwa as he helps an ex-Judge let go of his past. Battle beasts with mechanical parts using elemental and divine magic.

Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, RPG 17%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Anime 10%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%

A turn based RPG game! Players will use the traditional RPG game mode to play two major scripts and three additional content. Players will follow the plot to encounter various events, defeat various bosses, explore different worlds, and welcome friends who love traditional RPGs to play!

Why similar: JRPG 23.8%, Lore-Rich 22.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Cartoony 10%, Anime 8.8%

A turn-based RPG about eating lots of cakes, hanging out with your friends, writing haikus, hearing tons of dad jokes, and exploring a world full of unique characters. It's also about surviving child abuse, dealing with your crazy, mentally-ill mother, and dealing with the fact that nothing lasts.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.8%, JRPG 11.1%, Cartoony 9.9%, RPG 9.1%, Exploration 8.5%

Play as the Five Members of the Fourth Squadron and battle your foes using the game Adaptive Turn-based Combat System. Shape your path in a political fantasy story-driven game, and witness a tired feudal society progressively morph into something new.

Why similar: JRPG 22.5%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Political 13.7% ★, Anime 8.8%

A story of destiny for those with the blood of the rulers!

Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Medieval 6.9%, Fantasy 6.6%

Alter between ages and adventure out in a fantastic RPG world!

Why similar: JRPG 31%, RPG 17.9%, Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, 2D 5.9%

Fading Voices plays like Final Fantasy + Like a Dragon. Explore twisting caverns and dense forests, squaring up against filthy creatures, bizarre monsters, and elite soldiers across a vast island at war in turn-based tactical combat, and decide the story with a few key decisions.

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 29.5% ★, JRPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Anime 6.7%, Exploration 6.6%

Will you die and be free of pain? Or live and break the shackles of fate? Can two souls, bound by fate itself, sever the never-ending cycle of death? "ANAMESIS: memoria war" is a gorgeous 2D jRPG rich in story, heavy on action and steeped in deep characterization.

Why similar: JRPG 28%, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, RPG 15.5%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Anime 9.4%

The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, Lore-Rich 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.7%, RPG 9.2%, Exploration 8.7%

Rescue your beloved from the Deer King in this story-driven adventure. Play as stickman TUNG TUNG TUNG SAHUR, gather eccentric allies, battle time-controlling foes, and shape the ending with your choices.

Why similar: JRPG 28.6%, Lore-Rich 21.3%, RPG 11.1%, Anime 10.7%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%

A pixel art exploration game where you must face various challenges and collect crystals to save Earth from its impending doom. An RPG with multiple continents that have emerged, ushering in a new era of mysticism.

Why similar: JRPG 19%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Medieval 7.3%, Anime 6.6%

This is a classic long-form RPG inspired by the masterpieces of the 1990s JRPG era. It unfolds a story of adventure through the Cloud Sea world and saving the world.

Why similar: JRPG 35.9%, Turn-Based Combat 18.7%, RPG 17%, Story Rich 7.7%, 2D 5.9%

Take the role of a manafinder in this console-style turn-based RPG set in the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other threats in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled.

Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Lore-Rich 19.3%, Turn-Based Combat 15.2%, RPG 10.2%, Exploration 9.4%

Gael's Quest is a retro JRPG in a medieval setting. Fight monsters, do quests, explore, buy equipment and potions, level up and go on an adventure in order to discover what happened to your grandfather!

Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, RPG 19.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Medieval 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

A story-driven fantasy JRPG set in the demon realm of Adribune. Follow Kaine, a memory-lost demon, as he joins three demon princesses to battle invading heroes, uncover his past, and save the Shadow Realm through classic turn-based RPG combat.

Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, Turn-Based Combat 18.2%, RPG 16.3%, Anime 11.5%, Fantasy 6.2%

Red Genie is a turn-based adventure RPG with a focus on weapon and magic variety, with the ability to swap between any one of ten equipped Weapons. This challenging game has a fantastical aesthetic and a rich soundtrack with a story found through player exploration!

Why similar: JRPG 22.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.2%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, RPG 10.5%, Anime 8.1%

A story-centric, turn-based JRPG styled after the NES-era classics. Explore immersive dungeons and solve puzzles via an interactive Field Skill system and defeat challenging enemies in engaging Free Turn Battle combat. Will you discover the dark truth behind the fate of the kingdom?

Why similar: JRPG 31.9%, RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, Story Rich 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Elidriel is a pixel-art JRPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. Customize characters classes and skills to fight bosses in a turn-based battle with real time mechanics. Explore a world of wonders, crafting, cooking, fishing, playing songs and mining gems to evolve your weapons.

Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Turn-Based Combat 17.3%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, RPG 11.4%, Exploration 8.5%

A traditional turn-based rpg following a story-driven plot with vibrant characters, and unique animations combined with fast and explosive gameplay!

Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, RPG 16.3%, Anime 11.7%, Story Rich 5%

This game is a Brazilian comedy game, an RPG produced in RPG Maker. Its is an turn based combat, with many simple side quests. The game tell the history of Robercleiton that wants to be more than an non playable character, like a hero, gain level and save the world from darkness, or not...

Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, RPG 21.4%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Step into a world above the clouds, into a cloudpunk fantasy with foxgirls!

Why similar: JRPG 35%, Turn-Based Combat 20.7%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, RPG 11.8%, Anime 6.5%

The four elements of the world that keep it in balance are being threatened! Join Aria, Lyle, Gray, and Kaze as they journey across their world to save it from a maniacal plan set into motion by a group of devious and unpredictable villains! *Content Warning and Credits are listed in "About Game"!!*

Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, Lore-Rich 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, RPG 9.9%, Medieval 7.8%

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 31%, Turn-Based Combat 14%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Fantasy RPG that features AP turn-based combat and various RPG nurturing elements, while also offering rich and diverse character storylines that grip the heart.

Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, RPG 11%, Story Rich 9.3%

Embark on an adventure of magic Talismans to save your sister from a curse!

Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%, Story Rich 9.2%, Anime 8.4%

Story-driven role-playing game in retro JRPG style with an active-time-battle-wait system with a rock soundtrack. The higher a character's AGI value, the faster their turn. Earn "SP" in battle and learn new skills. Increase their level by using them, improving their loading time and attributes.

Why similar: JRPG 29.5%, Lore-Rich 22.6%, RPG 15%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Anime 6.3%

An intriguing tale of love, betrayal, and the ultimate sacrifice, combining point & click with classic adventure and RPG mechanics. Step into the world of Aura and unravel the truth about the past while completing quests, meeting new friends, and fighting to protect the ones you love!

Why similar: Lore-Rich 18.4%, JRPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 7.6%

Shape your fate with the power of summoning in an immersive JRPG!

Why similar: JRPG 30.2%, RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 17%, Anime 10.7%, Fantasy 7.3%

A back-to-basics RPG! A turn-based medieval fantasy game where you'll be tasked with saving the world from various threats. There are dungeons and powerful bosses to defeat. The game's main draw is undoubtedly the character development and bonding. Eight playable heroes are available at the end.

Why similar: JRPG 24.3%, Lore-Rich 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Medieval 10.9%, Exploration 7.5%

A turn based RPG game!Players will follow the plot to encounter various events, defeat various bosses, explore different worlds, and welcome friends who love traditional RPGs to play!

Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, Lore-Rich 22.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, RPG 10.5%, Anime 10.1%

Become the Savior from the outer realm and bring everlasting peace to Kreisia in an epic fantasy RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 36.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, RPG 16.7%, Anime 8.1%, Story Rich 6.4%

Freely explore a deadly wasteland as you uncover a plot to awaken an ancient evil.

Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Lore-Rich 22.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.3%, RPG 9.8%, Exploration 9.4%

Quest for a parallel universe after being reborn with the ultimate job!

Why similar: JRPG 31%, RPG 18.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.2%, Anime 11.3%, Fantasy 7.7%

Lagoda Odyssey is a turn-based RPG, made in a classic pixel-art style. Embark on an adventure across a vibrant world. Fight enemies in strategic, fast-paced battles. Collect resources through exploration, fishing, and mining.

Why similar: RPG 26.4%, JRPG 25.6%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, Exploration 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

A traditional JRPG game with turn-based battles, unique moments, and a fascinating story focused on the Purple Light’s past.

Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Exploration 11.1%, RPG 10.5%, Anime 8.5%

Emerge as the hero of Sandoria in an epic fantasy RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, RPG 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Fantasy 8%, Anime 7.3%

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 39.2%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, RPG 16.8%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 10.6%

Explore a vibrant world where ancient religions fuse with technology in this character-driven JRPG. Master deep turn-based combat as you battle with divine magic against beasts with mecha parts. Embark on a grand adventure to retrieve the sacred Babel code needed to face your Gods.

Why similar: JRPG 23%, Lore-Rich 20%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Anime 9.2%, RPG 8.5%

"Project MW" is a turn-based RPG game set in a pixelated fantasy world. With the protagonist's team and various other factions in the mix, countless humans flock to the magical mountain, vying for the power to conquer the world.

Why similar: JRPG 31.5%, Turn-Based Combat 20.5%, RPG 18.7%, Story Rich 8.5%, Exploration 6.8%

In the heart of the continent lies the deep pit called Abyss, rumor says there is boundless knowledge and immeasurable wealth. As a traveler who has stumbled into Abyss, you will build a team with diverse companions to navigate the Abyss, explore its deepest layers, and unearth the ultimate truth...

Why similar: JRPG 28%, Lore-Rich 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.3%, RPG 13.7%, Anime 5.7%

Who will survive—dragons or humans?

Why similar: JRPG 32.9%, Turn-Based Combat 19.1%, RPG 15.3%, Anime 9.6%, Medieval 5.4%

An exciting spirit-collection RPG where you get stronger with each contract!

Why similar: JRPG 31%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, RPG 17.6%, Fantasy 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Long lost siblings must reunite to restore their family's honor and save a distant world in this retro 90's style JRPG.

Why similar: JRPG 26.5%, Dynamic Narration 15.8% ★, RPG 10.7%, Anime 9.5%, Exploration 9.3%

Explore a tropical island paradise in this cozy JRPG. Battle crafty critters, solve puzzles, and learn ancient abilities to uncover the archipelago's many secrets. Adventure as apprentice Lani, and her fox Keke, as you strive to become a protector of the islands.

Why similar: JRPG 21.4%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.4%, RPG 7.9%, Anime 7.9%

How do you revive an angel? Reviving An Angel is a turn-based RPG set in a world where Archangels, the greatest creations of the Almighty, are in a path of war. Wanting to revive his beloved, Harold, a young Fallen Hunter, saw himself facing an Archangel as he challenged the limits of his mortality.

Why similar: JRPG 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 19.4%, Lore-Rich 17.1%, RPG 9.2%, Exploration 7.1%

Alphadia III is a retro-style fantasy RPG set at the times of the Energi War. Join Alfonso, an energi clone, on a quest for truth with deep turn-based battles, SP Skills, Arrays, and the unique Energi Crock system—all in charming pixel art.

Why similar: JRPG 35.7%, RPG 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Story Rich 8%, Fantasy 7.1%

Experience four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit fantasy medieval to HD sci-fi/fantasy fusion, in this epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG. A love letter to the classics and a rebirth for the modern age.

Why similar: JRPG 33%, RPG 15.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Story Rich 8.7%

Geon is a turn-based JRPG set in a not so distant future where the past is seemingly forgotten; ruled by the supreme overlord only known as "George". Discover ancient history and uncover mysteries as you are forced to face George and fight to save the world from strange things from beyond the stars.

Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, RPG 8.9%, Exploration 8.3%

turn-based marbles battle game。Go to all corners of the game to find various monsters, become partners with them, train them, challenge the competition and win the championship together.

Why similar: JRPG 34.4%, RPG 20.8%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, Exploration 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

I really wish they would just fight without me. Turn-based adventure RPG

Why similar: JRPG 28%, Lore-Rich 20.4%, RPG 11.8%, Medieval 8.9%, Emotional 8.1%

Play as Dorothea, an archivist from the gray city of Gris, and uncover a conspiracy that turned entire cities monochromatic, trapping people in a single shade of emotion. Engage in turn-based combat, solve color-based puzzles, and restore what was lost… one shade at a time.

Why similar: JRPG 31.7%, Turn-Based Combat 19%, RPG 14.3%, Lore-Rich 11%, Exploration 7.2%