Games like Learn Japanese To Survive! Hiragana Battle

An educational RPG where players battle enemies by correctly identifying and writing Hiragana characters, offering a fun and engaging way to learn Japanese.

91% positive from 2,083 · 2016 · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $0.48 (2020-04-20)

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Six games like Learn Japanese To Survive! Hiragana Battle

RPG Maker MZ

85% positive from 2,283 reviews2020Deck Unsupported

This is a game development tool for creating 2D role-playing games. Its core loop involves designing maps and events to build interactive worlds.

What players likedPlayers praise RPG Maker MZ as a beginner-friendly engine, building on MV with improved plugins and quality-of-life features for 2D RPG development.

The catchBilled as beginner friendly, but anything past a basic RPG demands coding and plugins.

Both are tagged Education, RPGMaker and JRPG.

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RPG Maker XP

93% positive from 1,945 reviews2013Deck Unsupported

This is a game development tool for creating role-playing games. It allows users to build games using a visual editor and optional scripting for customization.

What players likedPlayers compare it to "Ao Oni" and "OFF" style games, praising its accessibility for creating unique RPGs despite an older format.

The catchThe engine is dated and limited, with newer RPG Makers or free engines doing more.

Both are tagged Education, RPGMaker and RPG.

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Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition

94% positive from 2,283 reviews20169% finish itDeck Playable

This is a JRPG-inspired adventure game with exploration and a story-driven feel. Players explore a floating world, solve puzzles, and engage in turn-based combat.

What players likedPlayers praise Ara Fell as a solid, nostalgic 16-bit JRPG reminiscent of classic Final Fantasy, with engaging writing, exploration, and item management.

The catchBattles quickly become repetitive since every fight uses the same handful of skills.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, JRPG and RPG.

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Memories of a Vagabond

80% positive from 1,247 reviews2014Deck Unsupported

A turn-based RPG about a mercenary avenging his fiancee. There is no game over: death sends your soul to the Soul Giver to be reborn in a new class, and techniques you learned carry over between bodies.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, captivating experience, despite its unconventional nature.

The catchIt is a generic RPG Maker adventure that is over in roughly three hours.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, JRPG and RPG.

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Skyborn

87% positive from 1,722 reviews20142% finish it

This is a story-driven steampunk RPG with a focus on character interaction and a unique narrative. Players follow a mechanic caught in a city-wide conflict, featuring multiple classes and an orchestral soundtrack.

What players likedPlayers praise Skyborn as a narrative-focused JRPG with Final Fantasy vibes, featuring creative and strategic turn-based combat.

The catchEnemies never respawn, so limited XP and gold leave you underpowered for late bosses.

Both are tagged RPGMaker, JRPG and RPG.

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Billionaire Lovers

95% positive from 3,651 reviews202164% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a visual novel romance game where players experience a story with four potential male love interests. The game features player choice and a short playtime.

What players likedIt defies typical otome expectations, praised for its clear message and exceptional art.

The catchThe main character acts so dumb that the story becomes hard to take seriously.

Both are tagged Education, RPG and Adventure.

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More about Learn Japanese To Survive! Hiragana Battle

What players liked

Players praise it as a "game quietly tricking" their brains into learning Hiragana, making the intimidating characters more comfortable.

The catch

Battles are slow and quickly become repetitive

Reviews: 91% positive from 2,083
Released: 2016
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $0.48 (2020-04-20)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 2,083 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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