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We filtered the 37 games similar to Derelict Star down to the 16 that fit the “Narrative” category. Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, Darkest Dungeon II and Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Derelict Star.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Derelict Star is Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Darkest Dungeon II and Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Derelict Star

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Derelict Star. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror setting and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Darkest Dungeon II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D
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 horror setting and historical setting, while skipping card game strategy

Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasy2D
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, setting medieval and horror setting, while skipping card game strategy

Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkProceduralFantasy2D
Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management, visual pixel and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi

Darkest Dungeon®
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D
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, punishing difficulty and horror setting, while skipping card game strategy

Persona 3 Portable
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeRanged
IGDB88· 8OC81· 63
Year 2009Dev Atlus · Ghostlight Ltd.

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and ranged combat, while skipping card game strategy

Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-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: visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Tactical Breach Wizards
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21
Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, historical setting and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
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 post-apocalyptic world, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-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 setting cyberpunk, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
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, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping card game strategy

Keep Driving
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22
Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping card game strategy

Willy-Nilly Knight
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 74%· 301
Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and early access, while skipping card game strategy

Persona 5
RPGCRPGTurn-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 crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Caves of Qud
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralSci-FiFantasyExploration
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11
Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping card game strategy

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