- #1 Röki
97% matchVery Positive89% of 3,110 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.8%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Adventure 15.6%, Story Rich 15.1%, Indie 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that focuses on emotional storytelling and exploration within a cold, folklore-inspired setting.
- #2 The Banner Saga
96% matchVery Positive89% of 15,850 reviews2014
Dev: StoicPub: Stoic Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Turn-Based 26.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Indie 6.7%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG perfectly captures the harsh, winter-themed atmosphere and high-stakes narrative decision-making found in Winter Voices.
- #3 The Girl of Glass: A Summer Bird's Tale
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 62 reviews2020
Dev: Markus with friendsPub: En Widunderlig Produktion
Windows
Join Kristal as she sets out on her journey to better understand herself and the world around her in a point and click adventure game, featuring turn-based combat and hand-painted environments.
Why similar: RPG 48%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 16.3%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven RPG featuring a female protagonist that emphasizes story-rich exploration and tactical combat.
- #4 Child of Light
95% matchVery Positive91% of 13,410 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft MontréalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Why similar: RPG 36%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Adventure 6.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, turn-based RPG featuring a female protagonist on an emotional journey through a dreamlike, atmospheric world.
- #5 I am Setsuna
94% 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: RPG 78.3%, Story Rich 13.9%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game is heavily inspired by classic turn-based RPGs and is set entirely in a snowy, melancholic world that mirrors the aesthetic of the seed game.
- #6 Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok
94% matchVery Positive88% of 1,405 reviews2014
Dev: Crystal Shard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 31%
A retro styled adventure/RPG hybrid with atmosphere like the classics. Play as warrior, sorceress, or rogue as you travel through the rich world of Norse mythology to keep it from eternal winter. Each class has different puzzle solutions, making for good replay value. Fully free, no hidden costs.
Why similar: Adventure 66.3%, RPG 13%, Female Protagonist 12%, Indie 4%, Story Rich 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure RPG featuring a strong female protagonist and a setting rooted in Norse mythology.
- #7 The Pale Beyond
91% matchVery Positive89% of 2,115 reviews2023
Dev: Saltstone StudiosPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
You didn’t ask to lead this expedition, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.
Why similar: Psychological 37.1%, Atmospheric 20.6%, Story Rich 19.6%, Adventure 19.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy survival game that deals with the psychological toll of leading a group through a frozen, unforgiving landscape.
- #8 Celestian Tales: Old North
93% matchMixed70% of 443 reviews2015
Dev: Ekuator GamesPub: Digital Tribe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Celestian Tales: Old North is a refreshing take on the classic turn-based Japanese style RPG. Scrapping away the cliché of a destined person or a boy/girl-saving-the-world, the story is tailored for a mature audience and questions the bare morals of a human being.
Why similar: RPG 61.9%, Turn-Based 22.9%, Indie 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional turn-based RPG that focuses on character-driven storytelling and moral ambiguity rather than standard fantasy tropes.
- #9 Rain of Reflections: Set Free
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 334 reviews2019
Dev: Lionbite Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Rain of Reflections is an atmospheric, dystopian adventure game with exploration and deep character interactions. Its turn-based strategic confrontations are uniquely centered around a motivation mechanic.
Why similar: Adventure 28.8%, Female Protagonist 27.6%, Turn-Based 22.4%, Indie 21.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused game that combines turn-based strategy with deep, character-driven storytelling.
- #10 OMORI
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 85,929 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Why similar: RPG 35.6%, Turn-Based 20%, Story Rich 19.5%, Indie 15.2%, Atmospheric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological RPG that uses turn-based combat to explore themes of grief, trauma, and internal struggle.
- #11 Faery - Legends of Avalon
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 836 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Faery: Legends of Avalon is a big role playing game packed with a very distinctive ambience and graphic style. Create your character, embark in a great adventure and discover the fantastic world of Avalon!
Why similar: RPG 59.6%, Turn-Based 22.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Adventure 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based fantasy RPG that emphasizes exploration and a unique, atmospheric art style.
- #12 LISA: The Painful
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,938 reviews2014
Dev: Dingaling ProductionsPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The miserable journey of a broken man...
Why similar: RPG 41.9%, Atmospheric 16%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological RPG that forces players to make difficult choices, mirroring the heavy emotional weight of the seed game.
- #13 The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence
89% matchVery Positive92% of 2,242 reviews2016
Dev: Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
„The Lion's Song: Episode 1 – Silence" draws the player into the life of a talented young composer, Wilma, preparing for her breakthrough concert, the defining moment of her career. Searching for inspiration she escapes from the pressure for success to the solitude of the Austrian Alps.
Why similar: Indie 41.5%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 12.9%, Atmospheric 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure game that focuses on the internal creative and emotional struggles of its characters.
- #14 Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
85% matchVery Positive93% of 374 reviews2024
Dev: Furniture & Mattress LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: RPG 27.9%, Adventure 21%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Story Rich 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique title that blends grid-based movement and strategy with a charming, narrative-focused journey.
- #15 Winds of Change
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 583 reviews2019
Dev: Klace
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast!
Why similar: RPG 28.2%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Story Rich 19.8%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 14%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich experience that emphasizes complex character relationships and meaningful choices.
- #16 Songs of Silence
84% matchVery Positive81% of 2,580 reviews2024
Dev: Chimera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, RPG 21.8%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that features a strong narrative focus and a distinct, painterly art style.
- #17 Distortions
88% matchMixed59% of 215 reviews2018
Dev: Among Giants
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.
Why similar: RPG 35%, Female Protagonist 29.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure game that explores themes of memory and reality through a female protagonist.
- #18 Pendula Swing - The Complete Journey
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: Valiant Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore a memorable 1920s fantasy world where you interact with, befriend and romance hundreds of characters with unique quests, as an already rich and famous heroine.
Why similar: RPG 26.1%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Isometric 9.9%, Adventure 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that prioritizes story-rich interactions and character development.
- #19 Sea of Stars
82% 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: RPG 51.7%, Adventure 18.6%, Story Rich 18.5%, Indie 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern turn-based RPG that excels in world-building and emotional character arcs.
- #20 Lili: Child of Geos - Complete Edition
86% matchVery Positive86% of 976 reviews2014
Dev: BitMonster, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lili is a quirky adventure RPG hybrid with stunning visuals, silky-smooth graphics, a cinematic story-line, and a fresh new way to deal with enemies.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.2%, RPG 31%, Adventure 17.8%, Indie 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical adventure game featuring a female protagonist and a focus on exploration.
- #21 LOST SPHEAR
84% matchMixed59% of 211 reviews2018
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young man, who suffered a phenomenon that he had never seen, faces an ominous power that threatens the fabric of reality. Awaken the power of Memory to restore what was lost!
Why similar: Turn-Based 33.4%, RPG 33.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Isometric 10.2%, Adventure 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that features a somber, atmospheric world and a focus on narrative progression.
- #22 Frostpunk
79% matchVery Positive93% of 132,545 reviews2018
Dev: 11 bit studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?
Why similar: Atmospheric 85.1%, Singleplayer 14.9%
Why You'll Like It: A society-survival game that captures the brutal, cold-weather atmosphere and the psychological weight of difficult leadership decisions.
- #23 Vagrant Hearts
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2015
Dev: Warfare Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Enjoy pure 16-bit RPG goodness! Scarllet and Beatrice are two close sisters. One of them has the gift of healing, the more she knows about her gift the more she realizes how big her responsibility is. Features party splitting, beautiful artworks and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPG 39.2%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Turn-Based 13.2%, Indie 12.3%, Adventure 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that focuses on character relationships and a classic turn-based combat system.
- #24 ENDLESS™ Legend
81% matchVery Positive84% of 18,949 reviews2014
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 38.2%, Turn-Based 33.4%, RPG 19.4%, Indie 3.2%, Adventure 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game with a significant focus on winter-themed survival and deep, lore-rich world-building.
- #25 A Timely Intervention
81% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
"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: RPG 36%, Female Protagonist 32.9%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 10.3%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG featuring a female protagonist that incorporates time-travel elements into its narrative.
- #26 Morok
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 115 reviews2019
Dev: Varoi games
Windows · Linux
Morok is interactive visual novel with a northern mood
Why similar: Indie 36.7%, Adventure 35.3%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Story Rich 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure game that focuses on atmosphere and a mysterious, story-driven experience.
- #27 3 Stars of Destiny
82% matchMixed60% of 247 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In this extensive old-school RPG, explore countless unique places, defeat tons of enemies and complete richly developed quests. The game features addictive gameplay and an adventure worth about 40H of playtime.
Why similar: RPG 50.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Indie 12.3%, Adventure 12%, Turn-Based 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG that focuses on a journey of discovery and turn-based combat.
- #28 This Winter of Ours
74% matchVery Positive99% of 132 reviews2025
Dev: VARIA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Alone as two, together as one - A fantasy/yuri visual novel telling the story of two girls traversing a snow covered forest and growing closer.
Why similar: Adventure 36.5%, Atmospheric 30.4%, Female Protagonist 27.9%, Story Rich 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #29 ECHO
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,805 reviews2017
Dev: ULTRA ULTRA
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 48.7%, Atmospheric 17%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 13%, Story Rich 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title featuring a female protagonist that relies on atmospheric tension and unique gameplay mechanics.
- #30 Lake of Voices
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 620 reviews2018
Dev: GB Patch Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A free horror Visual Novel about an ill-fated journey across Sinnlos, a lake where gruesome monsters lurk just beneath the surface. With times being so dire you'll need to decide what, and who, is going to be sacrificed. Anyone can be saved, but not everyone can be.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 55.5%, Indie 26.2%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that emphasizes emotional choices and a dark, atmospheric narrative.
- #31 Alice Through the Fey Realm
75% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Mirrored CookiesPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
Windows
Alice Through the Fey Realm is an enchanting isometric narrative adventure that puts you into the shoes of Alice. A compelling adventure unfolds as you awaken in the mysterious Fey Realm and embark on a quest to discover the key to your journey home.
Why similar: RPG 50.5%, Adventure 18.9%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Isometric 12.9%, Story Rich 2.6%
- #32 Echo
77% matchMixed68% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: Nobody Studio
Windows
”Echoes of the heart" can be heard the moment each other's paths intertwine. "Echo" is an action RPG with a perfectly sized storyline and a unique progression system. The story begins with Lin, a young, solo adventurer. Many secrets lie within a closed off forest. Can you hear that faint voice?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 48%, Indie 17.8%, Story Rich 16.6%, Adventure 15.6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #33 Sonority
76% matchVery Positive89% of 120 reviews2022
Dev: Hanging Gardens InteractivePub: Application Systems Heidelberg
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.9%, Atmospheric 19.8%, Story Rich 19.3%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 9.1%
- #34 Tyranny
76% matchVery Positive87% of 13,114 reviews2016
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Why similar: RPG 55.9%, Isometric 12%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 7.9%, Turn-Based 4.7%
- #35 Wienne
77% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2020
Dev: Creeepling
Windows
Wienne is unique - you can change the flow of the story at any moment in time. Repeatedly. In this short story and lore-driven RPG you will have to save Wienne and Zack from a nearly inevitable demise. Can you find the path?
Why similar: RPG 66.2%, Indie 22%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Story Rich 2.9%
- #36 Cyan's Snow House
73% matchVery Positive94% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: Lysehvit
Windows · Mac
"Your place is here." - "Cyan's Snow House" is a dialogue-free, short indie game set in a snowy village, offering a universal, heartwarming experience in just 10 minutes. Enjoy tranquil moments with Cyan and her animal friends, leaving a lasting impression.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.8%, Adventure 27.4%, Atmospheric 25.2%, Indie 12.6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #37 Wheels of Aurelia
78% matchMixed50% of 199 reviews2016
Dev: Santa Ragione
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A narrative road trip game set in the roaring Italian 70s, it tells the story of Lella, a restless woman driving on the roads of the western coast of Italy, the famous “Via Aurelia”.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.3%, Indie 21.4%, Adventure 21.1%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Isometric 9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure game that uses a unique setting to explore character-driven dialogue and choices.
- #38 Torment: Tides of Numenera
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 4,341 reviews2017
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Torment: Tides of Numenera is the thematic successor to Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG set in Monte Cook’s Numenera universe. What does one life matter? Find your answer.
Why similar: RPG 49.2%, Isometric 11.6%, Story Rich 8.9%, Turn-Based 8.1%, Adventure 7.8%
- #39 At Winter's End
70% matchVery Positive95% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: Slandercast StudioPub: Weston Game Lab
Windows · Mac · Linux
At Winter's End is a cozy narrative dice-rolling RPG about 12-year-old Noel growing up in the forest of spirits. Explore the forest and complete quests while rolling dice to see how Noel responds to the challenges they face.
Why similar: Story Rich 42.3%, Adventure 37.8%, Indie 17.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #40 Lord Ambermaze: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive97% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: Potata CompanyPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Lord Amber maze: Prologue is a free entry to a turn-based dungeon-crawler set in a labyrinth of frozen time. Plan each move carefully, battle quirky monsters, and solve intricate puzzles, one dungeon at a time.
Why similar: RPG 39%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.1%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #41 Bizarre Earthquake
74% matchMixed58% of 499 reviews2016
Dev: Proximity Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bizarre Earthquake is a third-person point & click adventure game. The story is about a seismologist and her assistant who try to uncover the mysteries behind a bizarre earthquake they encounter.
Why similar: Adventure 58.2%, Indie 21.1%, Female Protagonist 20.7%
- #42 The Witches' Tea Party
73% matchVery Positive96% of 117 reviews2017
Dev: Rabbiton
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Witches Tea Party is a story-driven adventure game with a magical world and colourful characters. There will be small quests, collectables, mysteries, disturbing rooms and multiple endings. Having tea with witches is probably not an easy task...
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.4%, Adventure 27.4%, Indie 24.6%, Story Rich 17.7%
- #43 Vambrace: Cold Soul
72% matchMixed66% of 940 reviews2019
Dev: Devespresso GamesPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Vambrace: Cold Soul is a story-driven roguelite set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan expeditions, then journey to the cursed city surface with your party. Wield unique powers, avoid traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat in this gothic fantasy adventure!
Why similar: RPG 35.7%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Indie 10.3%
- #44 Quartet
65% matchVery Positive97% of 336 reviews2025
Dev: Something Classic Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.
Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Female Protagonist 32.1%, Indie 12%, Story Rich 11.2%, Adventure 10.8%
- #45 The Huntsman: Winter's Curse
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 297 reviews2016
Dev: Desert Owl Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
The Huntsman: Winter’s Curse is a narrative-driven, interactive fantasy fiction game with a card based combat system set in the universe of Snow White and the Huntsman.
Why similar: RPG 39.6%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Adventure 14%, Indie 11.1%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #46 WitchSpring R
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,785 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Female Protagonist 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based 11.3%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #47 Eventide: Slavic Fable
71% matchVery Positive93% of 841 reviews2016
Dev: The House of FablesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Explore the exciting world of slavic legends!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 48%, Adventure 26.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Story Rich 7.5%, Indie 6.6%
- #48 Asguaard
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 120 reviews2015
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ready for a huge adventure? Welcome to the magical world of Asguaard, and delve into an RPG that can span over 100 hours! Dwarves in the cold region of Roya believe that only a human with a soul can overcome the dreaded Thanatos and its Pandora Box... are you this one?
Why similar: RPG 35.3%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 10.2%
- #49 Sonata Theory
69% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2021
Dev: Mayj Studios
Windows
2D/3D story-adventure game
Why similar: Female Protagonist 87.6%, Adventure 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #50 Tiny Tales: Heart of the Forest
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 243 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become the Hero of Brie!
Why similar: Adventure 41.6%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Atmospheric 13%, Story Rich 10.4%, Indie 9.8%
- #51 Earthshine
70% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: ElleivPub: Phoenix_co
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Adventure 26.6%, Indie 23.1%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #52 Millennium 4 - Beyond Sunset
71% matchVery Positive83% of 66 reviews2014
Dev: Aldorlea Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A few days only are left to make the impossible possible... but now that Marine has combed the whole territory of Myst, chances to find the last few warriors wear really thin... or can she go on the track of the legendary man who calls himself The Bear, and boasts of incredible power?
Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, Indie 13.5%, Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #53 Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby
67% matchVery Positive81% of 375 reviews2022
Dev: Entalto Studios
Windows
Experience Vampire: The Masquerade in a new way through this isometric cRPG. Change perspectives as you travel through the Heartless Club as a Human and a Vampire. Roll the dice, take your choices, and embrace the night in this narrative prologue.
Why similar: RPG 37.3%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Isometric 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Story Rich 12%
- #54 Rocket of Whispers: Prologue
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 275 reviews2018
Dev: SIGONO INC.
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
In a chilling cellar below the apocalyptic snow, Fei Lin the witch wakes up from hibernation, and ventures into the forsaken world. Guide her through the process of escaping the cellar, and seeing the changed world for her first time.
Why similar: Adventure 50.4%, Indie 46.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #55 Helen's Mysterious Castle
68% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A young girl with a hidden past sets off on an epic and mysterious journey in hope of learning more about her own origins in this beautifully rendered, classic-style RPG adventure.
Why similar: RPG 42.5%, Female Protagonist 31.2%, Indie 11.6%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #56 Snowman Story
64% matchVery Positive94% of 140 reviews2023
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bundle up and get cozy with this warm winter tale about one snowman's journey to the North Pole. Can he make it there before spring arrives?
Why similar: RPG 51%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 15.3%, Story Rich 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #57 Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden
66% 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: RPG 52.9%, Turn-Based 37.3%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #58 Lost Words: Beyond the Page
65% matchVery Positive95% of 823 reviews2021
Dev: Sketchbook DevelopmentsPub: Sketchbook Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A short, fully voiced, story-first adventure across two worlds. Rearrange words into platforms in Izzy’s diary, then wield word magic to shape your path in the fantasy she writes. Gentle puzzles, watercolour wonder, and a bittersweet story of family, loss, and healing.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.5%, Atmospheric 21.2%, Adventure 17.4%, Story Rich 17.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%