Games like Small Saga

Turn-based tactical RPG with boss-focused combat and a story about a mouse reclaiming his tail. Features a cast of animal characters in a medieval rodent kingdom.

95% positive from 1,834 · 2023 · 1% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $19.99 · Lowest ever $14.99 (2024-06-27)

RPGIndieTurn-Based Combat JRPG Fantasy Pixel Graphics

Six games like Small Saga

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

77% positive from 4,882 reviews202450% finish itDeck Verified

This is a turn-based RPG with party customization and exploration. Players recruit allies, choose vocations, and battle monsters in a classic fantasy world.

What players likedPlayers praise its gorgeous HD-2D visuals and QoL improvements, making it a definitive modern enhancement of a classic JRPG.

The catchProgress bogs down into hours of grinding and constant random battles.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, JRPG and Fantasy.

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WitchSpring R

96% positive from 2,284 reviews202322% finish itDeck Verified

This is a story-driven RPG with simulation and crafting elements where players train a witch, collect ingredients, and battle monsters. The game features character growth through player choices and a focus on uncovering hidden stories.

What players likedPlayers praise WitchSpring R as a charming JRPG with an engaging story and characters, often compared to Atelier games for its combat and crafting.

The catchCombat stays shallow and gets trivially easy, with one strategy clearing everything.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, JRPG and RPG.

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Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force

85% positive from 2,378 reviews20178% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a JRPG with branching story paths, weapon customization, and a party-based combat system. It features strategic battles with character transformations and adjustable difficulty.

What players likedThere is not enough information to provide a comparison to other games or what players praise most.

The catchExperience and weapon points are so stingy that progress demands hours of grinding.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, JRPG and RPG.

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BRAVELY DEFAULT II

81% positive from 2,042 reviews202119% finish itDeck Playable

This is a turn-based JRPG with a job system and the Brave/Default combat mechanic. It features a classic fantasy adventure feel with a focus on strategic battles.

What players likedPlayers praise its grind-friendly, chain-battle system for quick JP, comparing it to Final Fantasy 3 DS.

The catchBosses counter everything and spike in difficulty, forcing long grinding sessions.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, JRPG and RPG.

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GRANDIA HD Remaster

90% positive from 1,740 reviews201916% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a classic JRPG with a turn-based combat system focused on strategic action order. It offers an epic adventure with enhanced visuals and audio.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming, accessible adventure with engaging characters and a fun skill system, reminiscent of classic JRPGs.

The catchThe port runs badly, stuck near 30fps with choppy frame pacing and frequent drops.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, JRPG and RPG.

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Felvidek

98% positive from 3,676 reviews2024Deck Verified

Turn-based RPG with exploration and combat in a hand-painted alternate history setting. Features a flawed knight battling historical and supernatural threats.

What players likedPlayers praise "Felvidek" as a unique JRPG-style game with engaging combat, a great story, and a beautiful, distinct art style.

The catchCombat is shallow and forces constant backtracking to recharge before every fight.

Both are tagged JRPG, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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More about Small Saga

What players liked

Players praise "Small Saga" as a charming, story-rich JRPG homage to GBA-era games and Berserk, with excellent music and art.

The catch

Heavy-handed modern politics and internet slang repeatedly break the fantasy setting.

Reviews: 95% positive from 1,834
Released: 2023
Finish it: 1% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $19.99 · Lowest ever $14.99 (2024-06-27)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,834 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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