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We filtered the 46 games similar to Arknights down to the 33 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Xenogears, Chrono Trigger and EarthBound Beginnings top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arknights.

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Year 2019Dev Studio Montagne

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Arknights is Xenogears — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Chrono Trigger and EarthBound Beginnings follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Arknights

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arknights. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasySci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric
IGDB90· 1
Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Arknights, expect deep RPG systems, combat tactical and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Chrono Trigger
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricOpen World
IGDB91· 1
Year 1995Dev Bird Studio · Square

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

EarthBound Beginnings
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Ape · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Arknights: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Caves of Qud
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalSci-FiFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11
Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Arknights: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping real-time strategy

Tactical Breach Wizards
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21
Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Like Arknights, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB85· 4OC81· 25
Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Shared with Arknights: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk, while skipping deep simulation

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasySci-FiDark
Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Arknights, expect deep RPG systems, combat tactical and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Tyranny
RPGCRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 87%· 13KIGDB81· 10OC81· 60
Year 2016Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Stories: The Path of Destinies
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 6.6KIGDB71· 8OC74· 49
Year 2016Dev Spearhead GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Final Fantasy IV
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
IGDB80
Year 1991Dev Square

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Breath of Fire II
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
IGDB77· 1
Year 1994Dev Capcom · Leguna

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Grandia II
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
IGDB75· 3
Year 2000Dev Game Arts · Enix CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Pokémon Ranger
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
IGDB55· 2
Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Illusion of Gaia
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
Year 1993Dev Quintet · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

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