- #1 Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection
97% matchVery Positive93% of 750 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In a world where magic and technology exist side by side, vampire princess Alwen must reclaim her ancestral castle and her magic alongside her unlikely ally, treasure hunter Ragna Valentine. They may make for an odd pair, but when they combine their talents, the sky’s the limit!
Why similar: RPG 33.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Action 17.2%, JRPG 15.3%, Anime 7.5%
- #2 Ittle Dew 2+
96% matchVery Positive86% of 439 reviews2016
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ittle and Tippsie crash onto yet another island filled with loot, puzzles and mysterious inhabitants! With the help of a magical map, they set out to steal eight pieces of a raft from increasingly improbable locations including beaches, prairies, an art exhibit and some dude's basement.
Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Great Soundtrack 27%, Action 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Cute 10.5%
- #3 Mechaneer Resta's Grand Adventure
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Resta!Pub: Kagura Games
Windows
One day, the robots around town go out of control and start running amok. It's up to Resta and her good friend Curie to identify the source of the disturbance and save everyone!
Why similar: JRPG 38.8%, RPG 35.7%, Anime 14.5%, Action 11%
- #4 Fairy Fencer F
95% matchVery Positive89% of 2,375 reviews2015
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 36%, RPG 26.1%, Anime 19%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Cute 6.4%
- #5 Shining Resonance Refrain
94% matchMixed69% of 1,360 reviews2018
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.
Why similar: RPG 29%, JRPG 28.6%, Anime 13.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%
- #6 Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation
94% matchVery Positive92% of 3,336 reviews2015
Dev: Idea Factory
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 62.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Gamindustri has been taken over by a new threat, and the CPUs are nowhere to be found! It’s now up to their younger sisters to step into the spotlight and save the day in this hilarious, deeply customizable JRPG!
Why similar: JRPG 32.2%, RPG 23.3%, Anime 18.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Cute 10%
- #7 Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey / フィリスのアトリエ ~不思議な旅の錬金術士~
93% matchVery Positive83% of 613 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The second entry in the 'Mysterious' saga follows the adventures of the enthusiastic Firis Mistlud and her loving older sister Liane Mistlud. The sisters have lived their entire lives in the isolated town of Ertona, where Firis uses her unique ability to see where crystals of materials are buried.
Why similar: RPG 30.7%, JRPG 26.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Anime 13.7%, Cute 7.4%
- #8 Eternal Senia
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 12,045 reviews2015
Dev: Sanctum Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Anime 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, JRPG 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #9 Atelier Lydie & Suelle ~The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings~
91% matchVery Positive92% of 546 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 144.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
"Lydie and Sue are twin sisters who live in the Kingdom of Adalet, and they aim to make their atelier the best atelier in the kingdom. One day, they discover a certain Mysterious Painting that will eventually become the very key to realizing their dream... A new Mysterious story to mark the 20th anniversary of the Atelier series!
Why similar: RPG 34.7%, JRPG 26.4%, Anime 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Cute 7.8%
- #10 Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters
90% matchVery Positive82% of 860 reviews2023
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!
Why similar: RPG 27.7%, JRPG 22.2%, Action 14.2%, Action RPG 12%, Anime 10.7%
- #11 Lisa and the Grimoire
91% matchMixed68% of 114 reviews2021
Dev: YumenamakonPub: Kagura Games
Windows
Hoping to hit a big payday and pull herself from a life of poverty, Lisa heads to a town with a rumored demonic artifact. But upon arriving, she quickly realizes she has gotten herself into a dangerous situation.
Why similar: RPG 36.3%, JRPG 28.8%, Anime 15.1%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action 9.4%
- #12 Eastward
89% matchVery Positive84% of 16,479 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…
Why similar: JRPG 27.1%, RPG 25.2%, Action RPG 17.9%, Action 11.1%, Cute 9.8%
- #13 Super Neptunia RPG
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,063 reviews2019
Dev: Artisan StudiosPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Neptune, stricken with amnesia, awakes in a mysterious world where 2D reigns supreme. With a little help from her friends, Neptune embark on a journey to regain her memory, save the world, and 3D games as we know it.
Why similar: RPG 30.5%, JRPG 28.7%, Anime 14.7%, Action 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #14 Ittle Dew
88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,344 reviews2013
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Adventuress Ittle Dew and her sidekick Tippsie crash onto a strange island, filled with loot and mysterious inhabitants. It quickly dawns on the duo that this might become their biggest adventure yet.Ittle Dew boils down the classic adventure formula until there is only fun left.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Cute 23.2%, RPG 12.6%, Action 7.2%
- #15 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,469 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Why similar: RPG 28.8%, JRPG 26.9%, Anime 20%, Cute 8%, Action RPG 7.8%
- #16 Ys I & II Chronicles+
86% matchVery Positive89% of 3,003 reviews2013
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.
Why similar: JRPG 29.6%, Great Soundtrack 26.3%, RPG 19.4%, Action 9.9%, Action RPG 8.7%
- #17 Rosenkreuzstilette
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 436 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.
Why similar: Anime 31%, Action 28.1%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Cute 18.5%
- #18 Ys Origin
85% matchVery Positive93% of 3,604 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.7%, JRPG 23.7%, RPG 20.6%, Action RPG 11.3%, Action 9.1%
- #19 Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel
84% matchVery Positive89% of 147 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.1%, Action 18.9%, Anime 18.3%, Female Protagonist 14%, Cute 12.6%
- #20 Ys SEVEN
84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,027 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.4 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: RPG 30.1%, JRPG 22.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Action 14.3%, Action RPG 6.9%
- #21 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
83% matchVery Positive90% of 6,952 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Why similar: RPG 28.8%, JRPG 26%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Action 9.2%, Anime 8.8%
- #22 River City Girls
81% matchVery Positive84% of 3,770 reviews2019
Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.7%, Action 20.8%, Anime 18.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Cute 6.6%
- #23 Ys: The Oath in Felghana
82% matchVery Positive94% of 2,108 reviews2012
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.5%, JRPG 23.1%, RPG 20.5%, Action 11%, Action RPG 10.7%
- #24 An Octave Higher
82% matchVery Positive82% of 298 reviews2015
Dev: KidalangPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Fall into the magically complicated world of Overture as the three main characters embark on an adventure that will shake their lives and the world around them. Will they fan the flames of the growing revolution, or will they be the key to extinguishing it?
Why similar: Anime 35.9%, Great Soundtrack 33.8%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Cute 12.1%
- #25 東方憑依華 ~ Antinomy of Common Flowers.
80% matchVery Positive91% of 1,937 reviews2018
Dev: 黄昏フロンティアPub: SUNFISH Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 407.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
今度の異変は二人で一人? いまだ煽り続ける都市伝説が新たな異変を引き起こす 今度の異変は二人が一人!?ならば二人で解決するしかない!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 55.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action 12.6%, Anime 10.5%, Cute 7.8%
- #26 Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,509 reviews2015
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release!
Why similar: JRPG 24.4%, RPG 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Action 11.9%, Action RPG 9.9%
- #27 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
77% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: Action 36.1%, Cute 25.4%, Anime 25.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%
- #28 Piko Piko
79% matchMixed60% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: MarquetPub: KOMODO
Windows
Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!
Why similar: RPG 33.1%, Anime 23.1%, Cute 22.1%, Female Protagonist 21.7%
- #29 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,774 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 34.8%, RPG 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Action RPG 13.5%, Anime 10.6%
- #30 Ys: Memories of Celceta
78% matchVery Positive92% of 1,026 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.
Why similar: RPG 31.1%, JRPG 18.8%, Action 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Action RPG 12.1%
- #31 Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath
76% matchVery Positive82% of 800 reviews2022
Dev: WindThunder StudioPub: Skywalker HK
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.
Why similar: RPG 32.9%, Action RPG 17.3%, Anime 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Action 9.3%
- #32 BeatRider
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: 无限电玩Pub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows
Mioi and the others, as apprentice Tuners, embarked on a six-month investigation in Baixiang City. As their mission progressed, the city's normalcy began to unravel, with dissonance and disturbances growing increasingly frequent and severe.
Why similar: RPG 26.7%, Action RPG 19.4%, Cute 19.2%, Anime 17.8%, Female Protagonist 16.9%
- #33 Xanadu Next
77% matchVery Positive93% of 897 reviews2016
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul.
Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Great Soundtrack 21%, JRPG 16.1%, Action RPG 13.4%, Action 12.8%
- #34 DRAGON QUEST TREASURES
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 316 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Erik and his sister Mia dream of the day they can explore the world. One night they encounter a pair of otherworldly creatures, Porcus and Purrsula, and are whisked away to Draconia - a land full of treasures just waiting to be discovered.
Why similar: JRPG 32.5%, RPG 27.6%, Action RPG 18.9%, Action 10.6%, Cute 10.3%
- #35 Viola: The Heroine's Melody
76% matchVery Positive96% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: Jelle van Doorne
Windows
Viola: The Heroine's Melody is the musical Platformer/RPG! After failing at violin practice for the hundredth time, Viola becomes trapped inside her instrument's fantastical world. Join her adventure to find her way back home, aided by the diverse ensemble of friends she meets along the way.
Why similar: JRPG 40.8%, RPG 17.8%, Cute 14.4%, Action 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%
- #36 Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 754 reviews2011
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!
Why similar: RPG 26.7%, JRPG 20.6%, Anime 18.7%, Action 13.1%, Action RPG 8.5%
- #37 Metal Unit
74% matchVery Positive83% of 2,882 reviews2021
Dev: JellySnow StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Why similar: RPG 45.9%, Action 25.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Anime 10%, Cute 3.7%
- #38 Phoenotopia: Awakening
74% matchVery Positive83% of 2,845 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.
Why similar: JRPG 45.3%, Action 25.8%, RPG 11.3%, Cute 10.9%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #39 The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince
69% matchVery Positive95% of 474 reviews2026
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!
Why similar: Cute 39%, Action 38.7%, Female Protagonist 22.2%
- #40 Bakahazard 1+2
70% matchVery Positive100% of 239 reviews2024
Dev: 流比奈梦工厂
Windows
Embark on a journey of several can-be-seen-everywhere ordinary students from the "Breakfast High School" saving the world, in this simple traditional turn-based RPG that makes no sense at all.
Why similar: RPG 51%, JRPG 32.7%, Anime 16.3%
- #41 Cute, Broke, and Dungeon Bound
70% matchVery Positive92% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: メメリスチャンネルPub: 072 Project
Windows
An RPG about the protagonist "Memelis," who is deep in debt. Because she spent everything she has on card lottery in mobile games, Embarks on an adventure with her best friend "Tina" to find the treasure hidden in the depth of dungeons.
Why similar: RPG 43.8%, JRPG 35.9%, Cute 10.2%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Anime 3.7%
- #42 Helen's Mysterious Castle
73% matchVery Positive93% of 932 reviews2016
Dev: SatsuPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 24.7 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 30.2%, JRPG 21.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Anime 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
- #43 Sheep in Dreams
73% matchMixed64% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Cham ProjectPub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
One day, mysterious sheep began to appear in Hitsuji-chan's house! And strange things happen around everyone in the city... When you dream, you can enter the dream dungeon. Let's capture the dream dungeon and solve the mysterious phenomenon!
Why similar: RPG 26.5%, JRPG 25.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, Anime 10.1%, Action 9.8%
- #44 Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX
73% matchVery Positive89% of 267 reviews2020
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 19.5 hrsMean: 56.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
"A story of two girls fulfilling their wishes." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. The 3rd title in the series "Atelier Shallie" is now available as a deluxe version.
Why similar: RPG 59.7%, JRPG 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Anime 5.8%, Cute 5%
- #45 CRYSTAR
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,387 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
Why similar: RPG 22.5%, JRPG 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Anime 12%, Action 10.9%
- #46 Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
71% matchVery Positive93% of 3,050 reviews2015
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.9%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Anime 12.5%, Action 12.1%, Cute 9.3%
- #47 Super Chibi Knight
72% matchVery Positive87% of 517 reviews2015
Dev: PestoForcePub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Kingdom of Oukoku is threatened by the spicy influence of General Tso. Citizens have placed their hope in a small knight who fits the requirements of ancient legends. Which path will the Chibi Knight choose...
Why similar: RPG 37.4%, Action RPG 20.1%, Action 16.7%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Cute 12.4%
- #48 Didnapper 2
70% matchVery Positive96% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: DID Games
Windows · Mac
Didnapper 2 is a story-focused JRPG adventure featuring lots, lots of DiD (damsel in distress) scenes! Play as the magically-gifted hero Seles and try to avoid capture or escape your bonds, as she tries to uncover the secrets of the world with a party of misfits.
Why similar: JRPG 34.1%, RPG 28.2%, Anime 16.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Cute 7.8%
- #49 Phantom Brave PC
71% matchVery Positive85% of 691 reviews2016
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In the world of Ivoire lives Marona, an orphan with the ability to speak with phantoms. Though shunned by society, she believes in helping others. With her phantom companion Ash, Marona aims to purchase the mysterious Phantom Isle.
Why similar: RPG 34%, JRPG 33.5%, Anime 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
- #50 The Oni Sellsword
71% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Eric Baskin
Windows
A totally free, short-but-sweet RPG with an unlikely hero. Journey across worlds as Xavienne to save her best friend, the beautiful Princess La.
Why similar: JRPG 38.6%, RPG 34.1%, Anime 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12%
- #51 Rabi-Ribi
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,225 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.5%, Anime 22.8%, Cute 16.6%, Action 16.5%, Female Protagonist 16.5%
- #52 An Automaton's Journey
65% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Xyros GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.4%, RPG 22.3%, Action 22.2%, Cute 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%
- #53 Kakuriyo Village ~Moratorium of Adolescence~
66% matchVery Positive81% of 197 reviews2024
Dev: I'm moralistPub: BokiBoki Games
Windows
Ao & Hinori were both childhood sweethearts & accidentally went to a strange world called Kakuriyo Village. Because of her boyish appearance, the villagers mistakenly thought Hinori was a boy... Can they successfully hide Hinori's genders and escape from the village!?
Why similar: JRPG 42.6%, RPG 28.4%, Anime 17.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%
- #54 Ignis Universia: Eternal Sisters Saga DX
68% matchVery Positive92% of 248 reviews2020
Dev: Random Potion Oy
Windows · Mac
A short game with a long name. Mashes up JRPG battles with Visual Novel storytelling. Not entirely serious.
Why similar: JRPG 36.3%, RPG 24.2%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Anime 13.2%, Cute 12.9%
- #55 Indivisible
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,710 reviews2019
Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.
Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Action 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Anime 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #56 Restoration
69% matchVery Positive90% of 70 reviews2017
Dev: Team Syukino
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Two siblings; Oliver and Penello, answer their dying Grandma's wish and make their way to Phren Village. A seemingly peaceful village filled with tranquility. But on the inside, It is a village void of hope and on the brink of succumbing to despair and darkness.
Why similar: JRPG 35.4%, RPG 27.8%, Anime 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Cute 11.9%
- #57 Princess Remedy 2: In A Heap of Trouble
68% matchVery Positive91% of 650 reviews2016
Dev: Ludosity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
An enormous Boss Tower has sprung from the ground, lifting entire towns up with it. Now, the people living on the tower are starting to contract all sorts of mysterious illnesses. Princess Remedy, still in Saturnian healing school, must use her powers to heal everyone and defeat the Boss Tower!
Why similar: RPG 29.1%, Great Soundtrack 28%, Action 15.5%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Cute 12.2%
- #58 Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,364 reviews2023
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.
Why similar: Action 32.9%, Anime 27.8%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Cute 19.6%
- #59 Nientum - Op.ZERO
61% matchVery Positive99% of 199 reviews2025
Dev: QueseraGames
Windows
A 2D action-adventure where the story unfolds by tuning the stage with music. A play by Aleph and Liora, who have lost their memories. A beautiful yet eerie stage, and the secret of the forgotten theater await. Your choices will determine the play's ending — and their fates.
Why similar: Anime 39.3%, Action 31.9%, Female Protagonist 28.8%
- #60 Skyborn
67% matchVery Positive87% of 1,722 reviews2014
Dev: Dancing Dragon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Life under the iron rule of the winged Skyborn race isn’t so bad for Claret Spencer, the star mechanic of a successful airship repair shop, present her with broken machinery and she’s sure to fix it. She’s one of the fortunate ones, not all who live under the watchful eye of the Skyborn are so lucky…Little does she know that her stable,...
Why similar: RPG 54.2%, JRPG 23.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Anime 4.1%