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DELTARUNE is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and ranged combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 17 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Shining Force II, Evoland and Hylics 2 lead the list, with Shining Force II reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes DELTARUNE special.

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The closest game to DELTARUNE is Shining Force II — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Evoland and Hylics 2 follow close behind.

#1Shining Force II98 #2Evoland100 #3Hylics 293 #4Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth94 #5Clair Obscur: Expedition 3393

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41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Shining Force II

98

Shining Force II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeRangedTacticalFantasyIsometric2D

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 combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

100

Evoland

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasy2DIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 83%· 5.9KIGDB80· 2

Year 2013Dev Shiro GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam GOG itch.io

93

Hylics 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTactical2DPixel ArtExploration

Steam👍 97%· 3.4K

Year 2020Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

#4Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

94

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDark

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161

Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

#5Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

93

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeHardcoreDarkFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204

Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn 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 combat magic, post-apocalyptic world and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Yakuza: Like a Dragon

93

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDark

Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154

Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping puzzle design

#7FINAL FANTASY VIII

93

FINAL FANTASY VIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyIsometricOpen World

Steam👍 88%· 9.4KRAWG👍 86%· 423MC90

Year 1999Dev Square · Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

#8Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

91

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometric2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

89

Hylics

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometricPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 8.6KRAWG👍 94%· 34

Year 2015Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, visual first person and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

89

Felvidek

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasy2DPixel ArtIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 5.6KRAWG👍 92%· 24

Year 2024Dev Jozef PavelkaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11FINAL FANTASY IX

90

FINAL FANTASY IX

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 95%· 14KRAWG👍 87%· 575MC84OC81· 32

Year 2000Dev Square Enix · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

#12Metaphor: ReFantazio

89

Metaphor: ReFantazio

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 41KIGDB94· 7OC93· 172

Year 2024Dev Studio Zero · AtlusOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping puzzle design

#13Valkyria Chronicles

90

Valkyria Chronicles

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalRangedMeleeNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 13KIGDB90· 8OC85· 20

Year 2008Dev Sega WOW · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, stealth mechanics and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14Grimm's Hollow

87

Grimm's Hollow

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativePixel Art2D

Steam👍 99%· 14K

Year 2019Dev ghosthunterPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

#15Persona 5 Royal

88

Persona 5 Royal

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169

Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Steam PS Nintendo

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What is the best game similar to DELTARUNE?: The closest game to DELTARUNE is Shining Force II, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like DELTARUNE?: The three closest games to DELTARUNE are: 1. Shining Force II (98/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Evoland (100/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Hylics 2 (93/100, 8 shared attributes). All share DELTARUNE's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Evoland similar to DELTARUNE?: Yes, very much so — Evoland scores 100/100 similarity to DELTARUNE. They share 10 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 DELTARUNE?: The best RPG games similar to DELTARUNE are Shining Force II, Evoland, Hylics 2 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. All share the RPG genre alongside other key DELTARUNE attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to DELTARUNE calculated?: We compare DELTARUNE against every game in our catalog using 17 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 DELTARUNE experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.