What is the best game similar to DELTARUNE?

The closest game to DELTARUNE is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 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. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (86/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Evoland (82/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (80/100, 10 shared attributes). All share DELTARUNE's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 17 dimensions.

Is Evoland similar to DELTARUNE?

Yes, very much so — Evoland scores 82/100 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 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Evoland, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Metaphor: ReFantazio. 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.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Few titles capture what makes DELTARUNE unique: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and ranged combat. After measuring 17 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 40 most faithful alternatives. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Evoland and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth top the ranking, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at number one (86/100).

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Top games similar to DELTARUNE

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DELTARUNE. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Closest overall match

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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

Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone of that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are erased. Tomorrow she’ll wake and paint “33.

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: visuals.

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#2EvolandClosest on setting

iRank82

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for DELTARUNE.

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#3Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

iRank90

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

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for DELTARUNE.

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#4Metaphor: ReFantazio

iRank92

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

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for DELTARUNE.

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#5Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

iRank93

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

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for DELTARUNE.

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#6Hylics

iRank96

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

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements. Features: -Advanced graphics. -RPG battles. -Overuse of random text generation. - ~2+ hours of content.

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: combat and tone.

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#7Shining Force IIClosest on combat

iRank96

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

Shining Force II (シャイニング・フォースII 古えの封印, Shainingu Fōsu Tsū: Inishie no Fūin, lit. "Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal"), is a tactical role-playing game for the Mega Drive/Genesis console developed by Sonic! Software Planning in 1993.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasy2DPixel ArtIsometric

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: combat magic, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: combat and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for DELTARUNE.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122

Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: combat and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for DELTARUNE.

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#10Yakuza: Like a Dragon

iRank90

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

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for DELTARUNE.

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#11Agarest: Generations of War Zero

iRank66

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometric

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: fighting mechanics, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

UNCOVER THE EPIC STORY PRECEDING #1 SELLER, AGAREST: GENERATIONS OF WAR Following hot on the heels of the number 1 top selling epic SRPG “Agarest: Generations Of War”, Ghostlight are proud to announce its prequel “Agarest: Generations Of War ZERO” bringing an enticing blend of in-depth strategy…

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for DELTARUNE.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 15K

Year 2014Dev DingalingOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: setting.

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#13Epic Battle Fantasy 5

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasy2DIsometric

Steam👍 99%· 6.0KRAWG👍 85%· 20

Year 2020Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Epic Battle Fantasy 5 is an over-the-top turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice (...and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting - if you're into any of those.

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: tone and combat.

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#14Felvidek

iRank96

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

Find out what unlikely events take place in this alternate history region of Slovak Highlands. This land is ravaged by Hussite pillagers and Ottoman spies while surreal horrors dwell in the dark.

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: setting and combat.

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#15Octopath Traveler II

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometricPixel Art

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 puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from DELTARUNE: tone and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for DELTARUNE.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to DELTARUNE?: The closest game to DELTARUNE is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 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. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (86/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Evoland (82/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (80/100, 10 shared attributes). All share DELTARUNE's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Evoland similar to DELTARUNE?: Yes, very much so — Evoland scores 82/100 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 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Evoland, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Metaphor: ReFantazio. 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.