Games like Darkness Blooms

MY FIRST RPGInspired by classic 1980s and 90s JRPGs, this epic quest challenges you to save the world from a rising ancient darkness. Take control of Imi, a young elf mage, and recruit powerful allies across a world filled with wonder, danger, and a touch of 90s humor. FEATURES 36 Playable Heroes: Discover and recruit allies from all walks of life. No gold required—simply kindly ask them to joi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayer Mage: My First RPG.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

94% User Score Based on 1,675 reviews

When darkness falls and the land is robbed of light, four youths are chosen by the crystals to set forth on a journey to save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Fantasy III.

Welcome to the world of Kraktures! A strange world populated by monsters who use creatures called Kraktures to train and fight! Collect, and fight using creatures known as Kraktures in this new, unknown world. You are a human sent to world known as the Great Deep and your goal is to get back home. Along the way you meet new friends, and a sinister group of villians who are up to no good. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kraktures.

The Sacred Six Crystal: A Hero's Journey is an epic RPG game that tells the story of the heroes' journey to save the world of Elysia from destruction caused by the return of the dark power of Drakmor, the former Supreme God of Darkness. In this game, players must explore a vast and mysterious world, collecting six sacred crystals scattered throughout Elysia. These crystals are the key to restoring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sacred Six Crystal: A Hero's Journey.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Get drawn into the story of an RPG game with turn-based combat and comedy elements connecting both fantasy and the real world! Choose your avatar, gather new companions, battle fierce enemies, craft mighty artefacts, learn new spells and most importantly... become the hero Lyfael needs! Destroy your opponents with mighty attacks! 160+ spells used both inside and outside of combat Formatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Lyfael.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 71 reviews

A story woven from courage A fusion of nostalgia and novelty awaits you!　 An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG packed with retro style, intended for the NES™ generation and all RPG fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crescent Tower.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 711 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

In WrestleQuest, players assume the role of a young wrestling hopeful, on his quest to become one of the all-time greats while he powerbombs, slams, and suplexes his way to the top. Inspired by icons like the legendary "Macho Man" Randy Savage, our hero must immerse himself in the world of professional wrestling, which will not only test his athleticism but his will and conscience too. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WrestleQuest.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Experience Pixelot as you defeat enemies, collect items, and complete quests! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelot.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

70% User Score Based on 82 reviews

A vampire mage has acquired a magical relic with the power to enslave humanity. Are you brave enough to stop him? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 3-2: Gates of Night.

Fuse enemies into unstoppable allies. Outsmart every fight where one wrong move flips the battle. Hit a weakness, act again; miss, and your team's turn ends early. Explore six regions, craft gear, and fight to save a world already rotting from within, in this JRPG built the old way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Veldoria.

A mysterious miasma spreads across the world, turning local wildlife into terrifying monsters. Guild of Hunters is a turn-based RPG where you recruit new members for your guild, negotiate item prices, and embark on adventures across various regions of a medieval world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guild of Hunters.

A classic JRPG-inspired, content-complete open BETA version: turn-based RPG with a large cast, cross-classing, and broad skill variety built for replayability.  Bugs and balance are still in progress pending ongoing BETA playtests, and will likely require updates before the final RELEASE version. You play a reluctant, not-your-typical hero on a mission to save your family from a ruthless, ambiti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Chaos.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

73% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

Embark on a sci-fi deckbuilding RPG odyssey. Gather your crew, craft powerful decks, and battle across the stars to find your way home. Deal the cards. Defy the cosmos. Embrace the adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo Generation 2.

Play as "The Yami Twins" and uncover the mystery behind your family's killers. Yami Kids is a monster-taming RPG featuring 80+ Oni to Contract and Train, or risk it all in nighttime Shadow Duels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yami Kids.

A turn-based RPG where every battle is a puzzle, and every choice carries weight. Guide Paul Kimbel, a troubled author trapped between life and death, through a haunting world built from his own imagination. No grinding—just pure strategy, exploration, and high-stakes combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Chances.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 1,223 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 4 reviews

Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Deity 2.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

96% User Score Based on 180 reviews

Welcome to the Corporate Ladder! Sorry, We're Open is a Roguelite Supermarket Management Horror RPG. As the new Manager of your local supermarket branch, you'll be expected to manage your employees, tackle both the Day and Night Shifts, and make the hard decisions to keep the store running each hour of the day. Remember, your store's reputation and your employee's livelihoods are in your hands. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorry We're Open.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Hunt down fading magics to customize your combat abilities and explore a world on the edge of death and rebirth as you navigate a dynamic narrative toward multiple endings in this old school 90's style JRPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverspring Chronicles.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Tower Song is a turn-based JRPG/strategy RPG hybrid. Choose your hero, customize your party's skills and gear, and hone strategies to defeat challenging enemies in this narrative-led adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Song.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

72% User Score Based on 137 reviews

Chapter 1 in a four-part series! Journey across a massive world on a quest to thwart a power-crazed lunatic who wants to enslave humanity! Two hundred years ago, a sorcerer attempted to fulfill a dark prophecy that would see him rule the world. He died before his goal was realized, but the prophecy lingered on. Today, another maniac stands determined to succeed where the sorcerer failed and he nee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 5,773 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

A pixel art monster collecting game featuring sideview visuals, metroidvania like exploration and challenging turn based combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Sanctuary.

Your Report, Your Reality. A pixel-art CRPG where a Dungeon Bureau inspector files otherworldly cases into submission. Evidence shapes success. Keywords forge skills. The clock decides everything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rule the Dungeon.

Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

Welcome to Gironia, land of legends and shadows. Once every half-century, a festival unlike any other descends upon the region. But this isn't just any festival—it's the Monster Jubilee, an event shrouded in mystery and darkness. •EXPLORE AN IMMENSE OPEN WORLD AND ITS DUNGEONS• Dive into Gironia's vast and open terrain. From its bustling cities to its darkest corners and intricate dungeons, eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oni Hunters.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

A quest around four kingdoms, colored by the seasons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chroma Quaternion.

"God's Continent" is a strategy card game. You will enter a magical world full of fantasy and adventure. Along the way, you can form a powerful team of your own among the three races of humans, beasts and demons, and embark on the road to fight against darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God's Continent.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

The Tale of Relm: Definitive Edition is here. Experience new difficulty options, fast travel, improved visuals and numerous enhancements in this story-driven JRPG. As the corrupting Black Essence spreads across Relm, two souls bound by fate must rise against an ancient darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tale of Relm.

An action - packed turn based bullet hell RPG. Explore and save a vibrant world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peech World.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

66% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Engage in tactical turn-based combat, manage and upgrade each character, and strive to reclaim harmony in a world on the brink of oblivion. Take on the mantle of leadership as you guide a mercenary squad through perilous landscapes, selecting your comrades from a diverse pool of skilled recruits. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fight Life: Vanguard.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

D.A.M. Champion is a comedic monster tamer game inspired by video games and TV shows during the age of GBA and GBA SP handheld gaming. The story of D.A.M. Champion is set in a dystopian world where most of the world’s economy is connected to technology that involves creating and managing artificial copies of the wild monsters in their world. Humans have been learning more about the monsters in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D.A.M. Champion.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

74% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Unveil the Enigmatic WorldStep into the enigmatic world of SCP Operations, where danger and mystery lurk around every corner. As an elite member of the Mobile Task Forces (MTF), you'll explore a variety of immersive environments, from the frigid expanse of northern Canada to the volatile regions of the Middle East and the dense jungles of India. Each location holds its own secrets, waiting to be u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP Operations.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers: Reign of The 8th.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 2,575 reviews

Venture below the streets of London, and you will find the medieval kingdom of rats, mice, moles, squirrels, and shrews known as Rodentia. If the rodents have a cardinal law, it is this: never attack a god. But Verm never had much respect for the rule of law. His tail was stolen by the Yellow God of Death, and now the mouse will have to fight all manner of beasts and titans on his quest to get it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Saga.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 38 reviews

"Tales of Vogar - Lost Descendants" is set in the kingdom of Vogar, a once beautiful and thriving realm now filled with fear and despair. When Vogar was invaded by its neighbor, the empire of Limor, the resulting war brought famine and devastation that surpassed everyone’s worst nightmares. However, for people of Vogar not all hope is lost yet. There are rumors that descendants of the royal famil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Vogar - Lost Descendants.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 4,694 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 7 reviews

Grab your sword, board your mech and save Valandis If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chained Echoes.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

To Aerthen is a 8-bit turn based RPG inspired by the old NES Final Fantasy games If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Aerthen.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 54 reviews

In this final installment of the Orbs of Magic series, Te'ijal, Galahad, Edward, Stella, and Mel come together to stop the Darkthrop Prophecy from occurring. Will they succeed? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aveyond 3-4: The Darkthrop Prophecy.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

85% User Score Based on 2,152 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights of Pen and Paper 2.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Absinthia is a turn-based RPG that explores themes of love, loss, betrayal and acceptance as four close friends fight to protect their home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absinthia.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 48 reviews

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 come face-to-face with your Gods.Play the role of Joshwa Asa, a soldier blindly devoted to his gods, and who is on the verge of losin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elohim Eternal: The Babel Code.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

95% User Score Based on 59 reviews

(Single player RPG) Rising from the much enjoyed Ashes of the Night, Wormskull unveils itself with Duncan and Maduin finding themselves constantly running. They dodge at every turn, ever evading the grotesque hand of doom that reaches for them and the rest of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wormskull.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

55% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Nexoria is a hardcore roguelike about dungeons with hybrid battles, combining classical turn based combat system and a collectible card game. Collect the best spells and conquer the dungeons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexoria: Dungeon Rogue Heroes.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Classic 90's Style Turn-Based RPG. All of the feels with minimal grind! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragons' Twilight.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Turn-based tactical RPG where enemies can only be dispatched by using environmental hazards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guile & Glory: Firstborn.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 3 reviews

Take the role of Lambda as you are exiled from Manahill and thrown into the beautiful but unforgiving world of Aevi in this Japanese-style turn-based pixel-art RPG. Become a manafinder and seek the manastones as you battle against ferocious beasts and other threats as you fight for the survival of the exiles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manafinder.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 7,799 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 7 reviews

Promising the Sabotage touch in every system, Sea of Stars aims to modernize the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration and interactions with the environment, while still offering a hearty slice of nostalgia and good old, simple fun If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Stars.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 224 reviews

Knight Bewitched is a turn-based jRPG that follows the love story of innocent witch Gwen and Ruth, the stalwart knight tasked to slay her. The Enhanced Edition includes new features and new content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight Bewitched.

RuneCipher is a tactics RPG that combines turn-based strategy with active combat. Recruit unlikely allies, explore long-forgotten ruins, and uncover the secrets of an ancient magic to save your guild in this Strategy RPG inspired by genre classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RuneCipher.

Why Into the Aether (Classic)? Into the Aether is being remade entirely from the ground up! This is Into the Aether (Classic), the original version of Into the Aether created on RPG Maker VX... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTO THE AETHER.

This is an experimental RPG game. The work tells an adventure story set in a fictional world, revolving around the conflict and journey between the King who unified the world and a brave team of Yongzhe(Hero) on a quest to overthrow him. It's a grand adventure filled with both laughter and tears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 勇者之灾 Calamity from the Yongzhe.