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We filtered the 40 games similar to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 down to the 8 that fit the “Magic” category. Shining Force II, Final Fantasy XIII and Agarest: Generations of War Zero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

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The best magic games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Shining Force II

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeTacticalFantasy

Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeTacticalNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 19KIGDB81· 9

Year 2009Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

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#3Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 392MC50

Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and visual novel storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 95%· 8.2KIGDB88· 3

Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 72%· 1.7KIGDB76· 27OC75· 112

Year 2016Dev Tokyo RPG Factory · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

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#6Agarest: Generations of War

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 1.9KRAWG👍 51%· 41MC45IGDB55· 2

Year 2009Dev Aksys GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7Loren The Amazon Princess

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 82%· 612

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping action RPG combat

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#8Octopath Traveler II

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119

Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

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