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We filtered the 35 games similar to Chrono Ark down to the 11 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Darkest Dungeon®, Invisible, Inc. and Darkest Dungeon II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chrono Ark.

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The best games like Chrono Ark on PlayStation

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chrono Ark. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Darkest Dungeon®Closest overall match

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SoloTacticalNarrativeHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping card game strategy

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting.

It predates Chrono Ark by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Invisible, Inc.Closest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreNarrativeProcedural

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KRAWG👍 65%· 346MC82IGDB86· 10OC83· 43

Year 2015Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, stealth mechanics and setting cyberpunk, while skipping card game strategy

Developed by the Canadian Klei Entertainment, Invisible Inc. is a turn-based strategy with elements of stealth and roguelike. The game takes place in a dystopian future: in 2074 and the huge multinational corporations seized power from the world government. Invisible Inc.

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting.

It predates Chrono Ark by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralDark

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and horror setting, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Chrono Ark.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting.

It predates Chrono Ark by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Torment: Tides of Numenera

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Chrono Ark.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting and tone.

It predates Chrono Ark by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping card game strategy

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting and tone.

It predates Chrono Ark by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloTacticalFantasyManagementPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, fantasy world and resource management, while skipping card game strategy

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting.

It predates Chrono Ark by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Chrono Ark.

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#10Xenogears

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting and tone.

It predates Chrono Ark by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkHorror

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Chrono Ark: setting and tone.

It predates Chrono Ark by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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