- #1 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
97% matchVery Positive91% of 23,847 reviews2024
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 62.5 hrsMean: 69.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.
Why similar: JRPG 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18.5%, Turn-Based 13.4%, RPG 6.4%, Adventure 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It directly continues Ichiban’s story with the same hilarious-yet-heartfelt tone, party-based turn-based combat, and side-content-packed urban RPG structure.
- #2 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,608 reviews2023
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.
Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Action 12.9%, Open World 12.5%, Violent 10.2%, Sexual Content 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same world, underworld intrigue, and dense side-activity formula while filling in key story threads around Like a Dragon’s events.
- #3 Judgment
95% matchVery Positive94% of 12,088 reviews2022
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 23.1 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.
Why similar: Crime 50.8%, Adventure 22%, Action 20.7%, Third Person 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its detective spin on the RGG formula offers the same modern-Japan street drama, emotional storytelling, and tons of weird, funny side cases.
- #4 Lost Judgment
94% matchVery Positive94% of 9,626 reviews2022
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 33.8 hrsMean: 47.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this action-adventure thriller, detective Takayuki Yagami goes undercover to unravel a string of twisted crimes at a high school in Yokohama, Japan. Crack the case and some skulls with brutal combat featuring three unique fighting styles and an arsenal of private eye tricks.
Why similar: Crime 41%, RPG 18.7%, Adventure 18.1%, Action 17%, Third Person 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It keeps the same city-sandbox energy and tonal balance as Like a Dragon while adding one of the strongest character-driven stories in the broader series.
- #5 Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
94% matchVery Positive93% of 8,288 reviews2021
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Japan's criminal underworld in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on unraveling the truth around his daughter's tragic accident.
Why similar: JRPG 15.2%, Crime 13.2%, RPG 13.1%, Open World 11.7%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is another emotional, story-heavy entry built around modern Japanese city life, crime-family drama, and heartfelt side stories.
- #6 Yakuza Kiwami 2
93% matchVery Positive81% of 1,329 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Face off against the most powerful yakuza in the Kansai region of Japan in an explosive conflict between rival clans, loaded with brutal brawling action, immersive exploration, and unforgettable experiences.
Why similar: RPG 24.6%, Crime 16.5%, Open World 11.9%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: It nails the same blend of yakuza melodrama, heartfelt character moments, and absurd urban side content that makes Like a Dragon so memorable.
- #7 Yakuza Kiwami
92% matchVery Positive82% of 1,377 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Unwind a 10 billion yen conspiracy in Tokyo's red-light district, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve that will make you a legend.
Why similar: RPG 23.6%, Crime 15.3%, Action 11.4%, Open World 11.3%, Adventure 11%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same core RGG appeal of betrayal, criminal politics, substories, and a compact city full of memorable distractions.
- #8 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
91% matchVery Positive81% of 6,394 reviews2023
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma and embark on an epic action adventure story set in a heated historical Japan. Turn the tide of battle with legendary gun and sword combat to change the course of history in search for justice.
Why similar: JRPG 27.3%, Minigames 11.9% ★, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.4%, Open World 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Even in a historical setting, it preserves the same over-the-top humor, dramatic storytelling, progression systems, and side-activity addiction.
- #9 Yakuza 5 Remastered
91% matchVery Positive89% of 7,361 reviews2021
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 27.6 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.
Why similar: Crime 15.1%, JRPG 13.8%, Open World 12%, RPG 11.5%, Action 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its sprawling multi-city structure, dramatic crime plotting, and mountain of minigames capture the same bigger-than-life series energy.
- #10 Yakuza 4 Remastered
90% matchVery Positive90% of 7,468 reviews2021
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.
Why similar: RPG 13.4%, JRPG 13.3%, Crime 12.6%, Open World 11.9%, Action 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: The ensemble cast and conspiracy-heavy plot echo Like a Dragon’s party-focused storytelling and layered underworld drama.
- #11 Persona 5 Royal
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 138,101 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.5 hrsMean: 65.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 25.7%, Turn-Based Combat 18%, Crime 13.4%, RPG 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its stylish turn-based combat, lovable misfit party, big emotional swings, and modern-Japan setting make it one of the best non-RGG matches.
- #12 Yakuza 3 Remastered
89% matchVery Positive81% of 10,237 reviews2021
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.
Why similar: JRPG 16.3%, Crime 12.5%, RPG 12%, Open World 11.4%, Action 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers more of the series’ signature mix of sincere character drama, goofy substories, and open-district exploration.
- #13 DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
88% matchVery Positive93% of 12,075 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.
Why similar: JRPG 33.9%, Turn-Based Combat 25.5%, RPG 15.3%, Story Rich 6.5%, Funny 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: If the turn-based battles and big-hearted party adventure were your favorite parts, this is one of the best traditional JRPG follow-ups.
- #14 Persona 4 Golden
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 86,999 reviews2020
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 45.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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%, Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, RPG 11.5%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers exceptional party chemistry, a mix of comedy and serious drama, and the same sense of growing attached to a tight-knit crew.
- #15 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
86% matchVery Positive92% of 12,696 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become a mighty demigod and battle through a decimated Tokyo in a war between angels and demons. Make new allies along your journey, engage in intense, turn-based combat, recruit hundreds of demons and forge your own path to dictate the fate of all existence.
Why similar: JRPG 37.8%, Turn-Based 25.6%, RPG 17.4%, Story Rich 8.5%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It is a great pick if you want deeper turn-based systems and a modern-Japanese atmosphere, even if it is less comedic and more intense.
- #16 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
85% matchVery Positive92% of 1,258 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 67.5 hrsMean: 71.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 42.1%, RPG 27%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its adult cast, underworld themes, city-focused questing, and strategic battles make it unusually close in tone and structure for a non-RGG RPG.
- #17 Soul Hackers 2
86% matchMixed66% of 3,305 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.
Why similar: JRPG 34.9%, Turn-Based Combat 24.6%, RPG 21.2%, Turn-Based 5.2%, Story Rich 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is another urban, adult-skewing JRPG with stylish turn-based combat and a party of outsiders navigating a dangerous city.
- #18 Persona® 5 Strikers
84% matchVery Positive87% of 18,205 reviews2021
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!
Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, RPG 15.5%, Story Rich 8.3%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Even with real-time combat, it keeps the modern-Japan road-trip vibe, party chemistry, and stylish storytelling Persona fans love.
- #19 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
84% matchVery Positive94% of 79,260 reviews2014
Dev: United Front GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.
Why similar: Open World 32.9%, Crime 28.2%, Action 11.8%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: While it is action-driven, it captures the same street-level crime saga, underworld politics, and open-city side-activity appeal.
- #20 Shenmue I & II
83% matchVery Positive89% of 3,250 reviews2018
Dev: D3TPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SEGA®’s most requested re-release of all time finally comes to a new generation. Shenmue delivers an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still unrivalled in depth and detail. Return to the epic saga that defined modern gaming. The saga begins…again.
Why similar: Open World 21.1%, RPG 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Story Rich 12.2%, Adventure 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its detailed Japanese streets, quirky diversions, and grounded criminal intrigue clearly overlap with the everyday-world charm Yakuza fans love.
- #21 Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
82% matchVery Positive90% of 13,155 reviews2019
Dev: h.a.n.d., Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
With engaging storylines, classic turn-based battles, and tons of Digimon to collect, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition delivers everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory.
Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, Turn-Based 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 22.7%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its modern-Japan backdrop, party-based combat, and balance of serious plot with playful side content make it a strong tonal fit.
- #22 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,555 reviews2022
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 41.7 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
When Lloyd Bannings is assigned to Crossbell's Special Support Section, he and his new teammates must prove themselves as they fight to overcome the injustice of a city gripped by corruption.
Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Turn-Based Combat 25.5%, RPG 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Story Rich 9%
Why You'll Like It: Its city-centric structure, lovable team, and balance of light banter with organized-crime and political storylines feel surprisingly close in spirit.
- #23 Shenmue III
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,418 reviews2020
Dev: YS NETPub: ININ
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Shenmue III sees the eagerly anticipated continuation of the epic story-driven saga. Take control of Ryo Hazuki, a teenage martial artist, determined to unravel the mystery behind his father's murder and to exact revenge on the killer.
Why similar: Adventure 26.3%, Open World 24.8%, Action 23.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is slower and rougher than Yakuza, but it shares that fascination with everyday routines, odd side activities, and criminal undercurrents.
- #24 NEO: The World Ends with You
79% matchVery Positive92% of 1,107 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Only the possibility of you can change our fate" Rindo comes to the grim realization that his life is on the line when he is forced to compete in the so-called "Reapers' Game."
Why similar: JRPG 47.4%, RPG 26.4%, Story Rich 9.9%, Action 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its stylish Tokyo setting, strong party banter, and blend of humor with escalating stakes make it a good fit for Like a Dragon fans.
- #25 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
79% matchVery Positive93% of 130,397 reviews2019
Dev: ZA/UM
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Story Rich 20.3%, Open World 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Funny 7%
Why You'll Like It: It swaps combat for dialogue, but its mix of adult humor, tragedy, urban decay, and broken-yet-lovable characters lands in a surprisingly similar emotional space.
- #26 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
81% matchVery Positive85% of 1,800 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 55.2%, RPG 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Story Rich 5.1%, Action 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes modern Japanese city life, character bonding, and lots of optional content in a way that can scratch a similar itch.
- #27 AKIBA'S TRIP: Undead ＆ Undressed
80% matchVery Positive85% of 3,417 reviews2015
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 43.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In Tokyo’s popular ”Electric Town” district, Akihabara, vampires called “Synthisters” walk among us. You must identify and dispose of them the only way you know how – by engaging them in hand-to-hand combat in order to strip them of their clothes so their bodies melt away in the sunlight.
Why similar: JRPG 36.5%, RPG 16.4%, Open World 11.6%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its goofy side missions, district-level Japanese city setting, and unapologetically weird humor make it a good pick if you loved Like a Dragon’s sillier side.
- #28 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
76% matchVery Positive88% of 9,854 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 24.8 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.
Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, RPG 24.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Action 10.4%, Funny 10.1%
- #29 The Caligula Effect 2
78% matchVery Positive91% of 470 reviews2022
Dev: historia Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 49.7%, RPG 37.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Anime 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its turn-based combat and friend-group-driven story capture some of the same appeal of building a party through drama, humor, and emotional baggage.
- #30 TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
78% matchVery Positive93% of 9,828 reviews2020
Dev: Dandylion
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is the first season of a turn-based strategy SRPG that takes place in the world of Troubleshooter.
Why similar: Turn-Based 28.9%, JRPG 26%, Turn-Based Combat 20.3%, RPG 14.1%, Story Rich 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its urban crime factions and misfit-team dynamics echo some Like a Dragon flavor, filtered through deep tactical RPG combat.
- #31 Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
76% matchVery Positive81% of 1,740 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.
Why similar: RPG 22.1%, Crime 16.4%, JRPG 11.1%, Open World 10.9%, Adventure 10.3%
- #32 Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
75% matchMixed63% of 3,383 reviews2026
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 32.5 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
YAKUZA KIWAMI 3 is an extreme remake of the action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu's fight to protect those he loves. DARK TIES is a brand-new game featuring Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 included as a separate action-packed experience.
Why similar: RPG 23.4%, Crime 16.2%, Open World 11.3%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 10.6%
- #33 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
74% matchVery Positive93% of 17,280 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 26.8%, JRPG 25.3%, RPG 15.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13.3%, Open World 7.3%
- #34 Persona 3 Reload
71% matchVery Positive94% of 62,217 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 40.6 hrsMean: 57.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 36%, Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, RPG 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Story Rich 7%
- #35 FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
73% matchVery Positive83% of 57,961 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, RPG 21.8%, Open World 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #36 FAIRY TAIL
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,840 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Magic x Guilds x RPG = ”FAIRY TAIL”! Based on the fantasy adventure comic about Natsu, a Dragon Slayer of the rowdy Fairy Tail magician guild, and his unique group of friends battling against unusual and memorable enemies.
Why similar: JRPG 22.5%, RPG 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 18.9%, Turn-Based 17.3%, Sexual Content 3.8%
- #37 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
73% matchVery Positive81% of 4,908 reviews2019
Dev: QLOCPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Why similar: JRPG 49.2%, RPG 23.9%, Story Rich 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Open World 3.8%
- #38 Metaphor: ReFantazio
69% matchVery Positive90% of 42,791 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 46.1 hrsMean: 55.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
Why similar: JRPG 32.2%, Turn-Based Combat 28.1%, RPG 18.5%, Story Rich 8.2%, Adventure 6.1%
- #39 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
72% matchVery Positive91% of 3,247 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.3 hrsMean: 68.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Why similar: RPG 30.4%, JRPG 26.5%, Turn-Based 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%
- #40 AKIBA'S TRIP: Hellbound & Debriefed
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 332 reviews2021
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Supernatural creatures are stalking the pop culture mecca of Akihabara—and they've turned you into one of them. Arm yourself with an otaku-themed weapon and expose their skin to sunlight in this HD update of the first game in the AKIBA'S TRIP series.
Why similar: JRPG 37.4%, RPG 31.2%, Action 14.4%, Comedy 8%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #41 ONE PIECE ODYSSEY
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,484 reviews2023
Dev: ILCA, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A brand new RPG set in the world of the popular anime, ONE PIECE! Play as members of the Straw Hat Crew in a fantastic adventure set in the ONE PIECE world!
Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Turn-Based Combat 21.3%, Open World 12.4%, RPG 11.8%, Comedy 6.7%
- #42 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
70% matchVery Positive87% of 50,470 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Why similar: RPG 34.4%, JRPG 34%, Action 13.6%, Violent 8.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #43 Ys SEVEN
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,039 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!
Why similar: JRPG 37.6%, RPG 30.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 3%
- #44 Persona5: The Phantom X
71% matchMixed51% of 13,293 reviews2025
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 57.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” The beloved RPG series with over 27 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!
Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, Turn-Based Combat 23.1%, RPG 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #45 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,621 reviews2024
Dev: Rabbit & Bear StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 36%, Turn-Based Combat 19.3%, RPG 18.6%, Turn-Based 7.8%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #46 Promise Mascot Agency
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,715 reviews2025
Dev: Kaizen Game Works
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Explore a cursed Japanese town! Recruit mascot friends and come to the rescue when disaster strikes! Solve the mystery of your exile! Help a living finger work through her many anger issues! Turn Promise Mascot Agency into the best agency in Japan in this open-world narrative adventure!
Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Crime 22.5%, Open World 17.9%, Story Rich 12.8%, Funny 9.5%
- #47 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
70% matchVery Positive84% of 11,154 reviews2018
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Why similar: JRPG 38.5%, RPG 25%, Open World 12.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Great Soundtrack 6%
- #48 Tales of ARISE
67% matchVery Positive87% of 36,708 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: JRPG 39.5%, RPG 20.6%, Open World 13.8%, Story Rich 7.4%, Action 5.6%
- #49 Etrian Odyssey HD
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,408 reviews2023
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Beyond the village of Etria lies a mysterious forest with a colossal crack opening to a puzzling labyrinth. Lead a team of explorers into the dungeon with the promise of riches, fame, and adventure!
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.2%, RPG 28.3%, JRPG 21.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%
- #50 Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
69% matchVery Positive83% of 5,139 reviews2019
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.
Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, RPG 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Adventure 7.9%, Open World 6.6%
- #51 Hi-Fi RUSH
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 35,879 reviews2023
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 45.1%, Action 24.6%, Comedy 15%, Singleplayer 5.5%, Adventure 4.9%
- #52 Rise of the Ronin
67% matchMixed63% of 10,980 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."
Why similar: RPG 34.6%, Open World 29.7%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Violent 8.3%
- #53 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
68% matchVery Positive95% of 5,914 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Why similar: JRPG 33.8%, Turn-Based 17.3%, RPG 14%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 9%
- #54 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
68% matchVery Positive86% of 17,118 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 46.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: JRPG 27.6%, Turn-Based 22.9%, RPG 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%
- #55 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,738 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 19.8 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.
Why similar: JRPG 35.6%, Turn-Based Combat 25.4%, RPG 17.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, Adventure 7.3%
- #56 Tales of Berseria™
67% matchVery Positive91% of 18,905 reviews2017
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Why similar: JRPG 45.4%, RPG 19.5%, Story Rich 7.7%, Open World 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%
