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61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Inspired by Celtic mythology, Titankin Prologue takes you on a tight JRPG-style adventure where you'll meet plenty of colorful characters, wield the power of Titans, and enjoy thoughtful turn-based battles in a delightfully crafted pixel-art world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TITANKIN: Prologue.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

66% User Score Based on 312 reviews

Heroes always win! But what happens to those who don't? Play as unique and colorful characters as the world comes to an end after our heroes' utter defeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OH! RPG!.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Nusakana is an open-world JRPG where you date fish girls while trying to solve the island mysteries. Play as a tourist having a full-year vacation on the island, on a mysterious invitation. Will it be a fun holiday or will it be a thrilling adventure? What about the romance? You decide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nusakana.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

57% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

Sin Slayers is an RPG with roguelike elements set in a dark fantasy world, where your choices determine how challenging the fights and enemies will be. Create, equip and lead a team of heroes. Each unit will have its own abilities and weaknesses, so plan your combat strategy accordingly. You’ll journey through stinking primeval forests, boneyards riddled with crypts and the graves of fallen warri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sin Slayers.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Welcome to the world of "Empire Chronicles," a sprawling and intricate world filled with adventure, danger, and excitement. Are you ready to embark on a journey that will test your skills, your wits, and your courage? With over 100 hours of gameplay in the main story alone, "Empire Chronicles" is an experience that will keep you engaged and enthralled for days on end. Take par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire Chronicles.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

84% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Thyria is an RPG, a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance to ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

74% User Score Based on 73 reviews

The saga of the Dark Lord, Magus Drakhen Lee, begins in this 25+ hour long epic JRPG celebration of classic 16-Bit titles infused with a mature and darker story filled with intrigue from a very different perspective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of a Dark Lord: Episode 1 Tides of Fate Complete.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

73% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Dark Sky offers a fresh experience for deckbuilding and RPG players, featuring character card customization, strategic combat, and clever card synergies to explore. Build your decks, choose your party, and prepare for battle! CAREFUL PLANNING, CLEVER PLAYS Engage in card and grid-based combat and take turns to plan your party’s actions to optimize their abilities and defeat your enemies. Deploy yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Sky.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

What is Arhaekon? A challenging roguelike, turn-based RPG dungeon crawler set in a grimdark world on the brink of collapse. You lead small bands of units through procedurally generated dungeons, battling corruption and eldritch abominations to save humanity. Is it finished? Yes, Arhaekon left Early Access and is officially released since July 4th 2025. Why play this instead of other similar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arhaekon.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Thyria is an RPG, with a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thyria: Step Into Dreams.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Home.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 368 reviews

Engage in tactical grid-based combat in this classic-styled fantasy CRPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caves of Lore.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

The War of the Wolves rages on and only the Seventh Star can bring it to an end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seventh Star.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Throughout our lives the moments we share with others paint bold strokes across our canvas of memories. They define our personality, our existence, and shape our futures. Our greatest desire is to find that moment, that perfect instance, we wish to relive forever. That moment, no matter where you are or what you're feeling, is home. After a series of tragic events, our hero Xero and his best frien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Home.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Embark on an adventure to retrieve lost memory and delve into the world's mysteries. Fight against the evil legion alongside your allies encountered on the journey! The game is a duology (part 1 and part 2). Part 2 is still currently in development. This product ("Soul Dier - Part 1") only includes part 1 and does not include part 2. Features Classic grid-based and turn-based tactical … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Dier - Part 1.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

The sun has vanished, and darkness corrodes the world. Great sages rise to reclaim the sun, only to meet their demise. In the midst of this chaos, an angel named Helvetica is summoned. She claims to be "an angel that surpasses even the gods" and initially repels the distorted sun goddess. However, in order to restore the sun, she must capture the goddess. The goddess curses her, causin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gehenna.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 2,499 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 4 reviews

Eiyuden Chronicles: 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

81% User Score Based on 239 reviews

Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord is a refreshingly fun strategy title that marries a tabletop wargame with elements of RPG. The game features a huge variety of units, a novel hex-free battle system, morale, and multiplayer. Play as a manipulative succubuss or a brutal orc warchief in two story driven campaigns! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Fear 2: The Chaos Lord.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

In this turn-based RPG, you will customize a group of heroes' equipment, skills, and strengths, before leading them into exciting battles. Strategic, turn-based combat, detailed party management, and an emotional story come together in this grand, epic adventure across the continent of Vitaria. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Kokoro.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

86% User Score Based on 240 reviews

Settlements is a feature rich game of Managing resources and crafting output over a limited space. Set in the ruins of our world, you will recruit workers and level their skills and equipment all the way from the stone age until the space age. The whole time trying your best to avoid the very thing that lead to our current civilisation being smashed back into the stone age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Settlements.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

67% User Score Based on 296 reviews

TFM: The First Men is a strategy simulation enriched with character-driven base building, party-based exploration, and tactical real-time with pause combat. Inspired by the creation stories, Knights and Merchants, and Rimworld. Build your settlement with the help of various paths and crafts. Use countless traits, items, and skills to make the first men in your image. Raise and train children and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TFM: The First Men.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

69% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Five souls, brought together in a simple rescue mission, come to learn that they are more connected than they had believed. Classic RPG goodness and intriguing storyline with this RPG from Valkyria Studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wind Child.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

97% User Score Based on 1,524 reviews

Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Battle Fantasy 3.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

35% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Follow the story of Lua and unveil the mysteries surrounding her origins in the tactical RPG, reminiscence of the 16-bit era Japanese strategy games. Recruit up to 14 characters with unique abilities and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise Eterna.

Dive into Vita: The Ember Oracle, where the city of Pando is torn by zealous dogma and a terrifying prophecy. Follow Sin-Nul's story of self-discovery and understanding of beliefs, as he fights to unravel a conspiracy threatening to destroy the Ever Flame. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vita: The Ember Oracle.

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.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

85% User Score Based on 740 reviews

Embark into a dark roll dice game with roguelike, turn based and RPG features! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice & Spells.

In this classic-inspired 2D retro pixel turn-based RPG, you play as Nia, the adventurer, embarking on an epic journey across the continent of Latia. Challenge the legendary guardians of each major city-state to claim the highest glory; delve into the wilderness corrupted by the Abyss to safeguard peace in every land. With no restrictions, freely combine skills and equipment to craft a unique comb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duel Abyss Latia.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

85% User Score Based on 141 reviews

Embark on an epic journey to the Far Far Kingdom and challenge Koschei the Deathless to save your immortal soul and become a true hero in Bylina, an Action RPG rooted in Slavic folklore and myths. Take on the role of Falconet, a young bogatyr born without hero's powers, shunned and underestimated by almost everyone. Conquer numerous ordeals, overcome insurmountable odds, and become a legendary her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bylina.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A dark-fantasy RPG about identity, betrayal, and the thin line between humanity and monstrosity. Monsters and Men is a story-driven, 40+ hour JRPG where goblins, orcs, dragons and humans all struggle under the shadow of a corrupt kingdom bent on creating the “perfect lifeform.” What begins as a simple mission to track down a mysterious green-haired woman spirals into a world-shaking rebellion fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters & Men.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

An evil man has kidnapped 3 of the 4 last, surviving pixies! It's up to you to rescue them with the help of the last free pixie and anyone you can recruit along the way! - 35+ classes to recruit - 40+ relics to enhance your party's strategy with - 50+ Enemies to fight The 8-bit style roguelike autobattler you didn't know you had been waiting for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Pixie.

Enter a world where (almost) any enemy you face can become an ally! Choose from five playable heroes, and over 60 recruitable monsters; each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and equipment options. The ruins of the Capital are an unforgiving place, and you will need to choose your allies and equipment wisely to have any chance of survival. Enemies in Drowning Ashes are dangerous, and e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drowning Ashes.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

79% User Score Based on 397 reviews

RPG for 100 days with the cute witch! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WitchSpring.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

A bewitching blue moon, the True Moon, has risen in the sky... and beneath it lies the city of Otsuna. Ryou Hamura is living an average life in Otsuna when one night, he's attacked by dark forces. He's saved just in time by Izumi Kagura, a girl with piercing red eyes who happens to attend his school, Oumidai Academy. Izumi convinces him to work alongside her to defeat the Light Hunters, supern… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yoru ga Kuru! -Square of the Moon- Remastered.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

89% User Score Based on 125 reviews

客服Q群：156688756 To aid the King, Priestess Konoha plunges into "Grimoire"! The world inside "Grimoire" is formed by another world called Grimoire Land in which Konoha becomes a magical girl, and has come to save the world! Open WorldPlay with total freedom, unrestricted by scenario progression. Numerous dungeons and towns are scattered across the vast field, appealing t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Girl Konoha.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

82% User Score Based on 192 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Old-school dungeon crawler is here ! This game is most old-school style of "Wizardry" spiritual successor, which gave origin of JRPGs, is now available on Steam with scenario editor and some modern UI improvements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizardry: The Five Ordeals.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

91% User Score Based on 1,117 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 15 reviews

In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

~Story~ -The Spiriting Away- An incident visited Gensokyo alongside summer. One by one, things all over Gensokyo began to disappear. It started with living things such as fairies and humans, then continued on to affect even inanimate objects like buildings. These mysterious happenings have struck fear into the people of Gensokyo. Is this an incident...? Just now, four individ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 東方幻想魔録W ～ The Devil of Decline.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

93% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Explore A Vast Landscape:Traverse a vast region teeming with both danger and treasures. From enchanted forests shrouded in mist to towering mountains that touch the sky, every region holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Encounter mythical creatures, ancient ruins, powerful sorcery and more.Collect Gear and Level Up:As you explore, you will obtain new gear and resources that will aid in enhancin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroic Kingdom: Origins.

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.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

76% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 5 reviews

A turn-based, tactical RPG with 30 character classes and 50+ hours of gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon's Rise.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 3,109 reviews

Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elin.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 120 reviews

Sequel to the acclaimed Legendary Creatures, created by HideChara, and a fun treat combining both roguelike and auto-battler gameplay. Recruit and evolve a large array of troops, creatures, and an arsenal of weapons, to defeat the demon lord spreading corruption across the land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legendary Creatures 2.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 712 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 1 reviews

Bloomtown A Different Story If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloomtown: A Different Story.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

80% User Score Based on 1,340 reviews

Explore the sword action and village life of the Sengoku era in medieval Japan If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daisho: Survival of a Samurai.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Inspired by many classic fantasy RPGs of the past, Trials of Guinevere combines strategic, turn-based combat with the emotional, character-focused story of a visual novel. The heroes will grow and mature as the game progresses, and each will play an important role in its resolution. Trials of Guinevere explores many themes, such as the origins of personal strength, loyalty and betrayal, the meanin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Guinevere.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

54% User Score Based on 224 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 35 reviews

"The next evolution in this new golden age of JRPG’s arrives with LOST SPHEAR, bringing a fresh take on classic RPG gameplay! 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! Muster different Memory and craft the world around you in a journey to save the world." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOST SPHEAR.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

A charmingly quirky RPG where you catch and fuse spirits you fight, and layer by layer reveal deep, intricate lore. This single-player, turn-based RPG has a deceptively simple exterior, but within lie complexity and depth. It's bright and it's dark, it's witty and it's silly, and it's one of a kind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weirdlands.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

66% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Leviathan is a Survival Adventure RPG that takes place on a near inescapable island that's guarded by a dragon called the Leviathan. It's up to the player to try to find a way to escape the island and defeat the dragon while using all the resources on the island at their disposal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leviathan ~A Survival RPG~.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

96% User Score Based on 442 reviews

Crystal Story II is a turn-based RPG that follows the story of a young Dragon on his quest to defeat an evil witch. He must seek allies to aid him on his journey and save the world from the oncoming invasion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Story II.