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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen down to the 19 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Chrono Cross top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

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Year 2007Dev ArtePiazza

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen is Shadowrun Returns — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Chrono Cross follow close behind.

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The best games like Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen on PlayStation

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Shadowrun Returns
Shadowrun Returns
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8
Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Released 6 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting26
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4
Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Released 7 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat87Setting31
#3Chrono Cross
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Chrono Cross
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyIsometricNarrative
Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping combat tactical

It predates Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat71
Dragon Age II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricMelee
Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7
Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: combat.

Released 4 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals69Combat43
Dragon Quest
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyIsometricMelee
Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals67Combat60Setting33
Battle Brothers
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricMelee
Steam👍 88%· 27KIGDB80· 4OC76· 23
Year 2017Dev Overhype Studios · Ukiyo PublishingOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and roguelike runs, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Released 10 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat57Setting27
WARTILE
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricMelee
Steam👍 75%· 711IGDB60· 1OC72· 22
Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Deck13Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, card game strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

A miniature Universe coming to life Experience a living, breathing tabletop video game that invites the player into a Viking fantasy universe inspired by Norse mythology. Fresh and innovative combat system Wartile is a cool down based game that keeps the action going, but still leaves you just enough time to plan your next move or play a figurine ability or special power card.

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Released 10 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals67Combat56Setting33
Transistor
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalIsometricMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90
Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Released 7 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71Combat56Setting0
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalIsometricStealthMelee
Steam👍 90%· 20KIGDB81· 12OC77· 109
Year 2018Dev The Bearded Ladies · FuncomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting and combat.

Released 11 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat45Setting0
Pillars of Eternity
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71
Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Released 8 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Final Fantasy Tactics
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicFantasyIsometric
Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat75Visuals75Setting58
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyIsometricDark
IGDB85· 1
Year 1996Dev Silicon Knights · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat71Setting61
Dragon Age: Origins
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricMelee
Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB90· 10
Year 2009Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals69Combat53
64
Grandia
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyIsometricMelee
Year 1997Dev Game Arts · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: combat.

It predates Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat47
The Escapists
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalIsometricMultiplayerStealth
Steam👍 90%· 16KIGDB69· 11OC73· 58
Year 2015Dev Mouldy Toof Studios · Team17On PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and sandbox freedom, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: visuals and combat.

Released 8 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode77Combat42Visuals38

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