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Cladun X2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Trials of Mana, Persona 5 Strikers and Finding Paradise lead the list, with Trials of Mana reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Cladun X2 special.

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The closest game to Cladun X2 is Trials of Mana — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Persona 5 Strikers and Finding Paradise follow close behind.

#1Trials of Mana96 #2Persona 5 Strikers91 #3Finding Paradise89 #4Eternal Senia91 #5Fortune Summoners90

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41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Trials of Mana

96

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97

Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

#2Persona 5 Strikers

91

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131

Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Steam PS Nintendo

#3Finding Paradise

89

Finding Paradise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloDarkPixel ArtNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 87%· 248IGDB93· 1OC85· 16

Year 2017Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping roguelike runs

#4Eternal Senia

91

Eternal Senia

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimePixel ArtNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44

Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

#5Fortune Summoners

90

Fortune Summoners

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeExplorationCozy

Steam👍 85%· 879

Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

89

CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimePixel ArtNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

90

Ys Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeExplorationLoot

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64

Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

#8ASTLIBRA Revision

86

ASTLIBRA Revision

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeExplorationNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 30KOC82· 21

Year 2022Dev KEIZO · WhisperGamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

#9Ys: The Oath in Felghana

86

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeExplorationLoot

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2

Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

#10Kingdom Hearts III

84

Kingdom Hearts III

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KIGDB90· 10OC84· 151

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · The Walt Disney CompanyOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#11Final Fantasy XVI

85

Final Fantasy XVI

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkMagicTactical

Steam👍 79%· 31KIGDB92· 9OC87· 205

Year 2023Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit III · Square EnixOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

84

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeExplorationLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 96%· 7.5KRAWG👍 75%· 83MC82IGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev EasyGameStation · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

#13Take me, Vitaly

84

Take me, Vitaly

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloExplorationCasualNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 78%· 86

Year 2014Dev Aldorlea GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sports simulation and racing gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

#14Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

81

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalMagicNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128

Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#15Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

77

Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloAnimePixel ArtMagicCasual

Steam👍 99%· 32K

Year 2021Dev 二色幽紫蝶Playtime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Cladun X2?: The closest game to Cladun X2 is Trials of Mana, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Cladun X2?: The three closest games to Cladun X2 are: 1. Trials of Mana (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Persona 5 Strikers (91/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Finding Paradise (89/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Cladun X2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Persona 5 Strikers similar to Cladun X2?: Yes, very much so — Persona 5 Strikers scores 91/100 similarity to Cladun X2. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Cladun X2?: The best RPG games similar to Cladun X2 are Trials of Mana, Persona 5 Strikers, Finding Paradise and Eternal Senia. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Cladun X2 attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Cladun X2 calculated?: We compare Cladun X2 against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Cladun X2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.