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Few titles capture what makes Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies unique: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world. After measuring 17 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. Monster Hunter Generations, Orcs Must Die! 2 and Nioh top the ranking, with Monster Hunter Generations at number one (98/100).

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5

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The closest game to Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is Monster Hunter Generations — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Orcs Must Die! 2 and Nioh follow close behind.

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Games like Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

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Monster Hunter Generations
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✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

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RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person
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Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping turn-based strategy

Nioh
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird Person
IGDB88· 22OC88· 132
Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, historical setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping turn-based strategy

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyThird Person
IGDB75· 2
Year 2003Dev EA Redwood Shores · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

Bayonetta 2
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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird Person
IGDB91· 21OC91· 117
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✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping turn-based strategy

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RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
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IGDB77· 21OC77· 64
Year 2013Dev TT Fusion · Nintendo

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, racing gameplay and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

Overlord II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and real-time strategy, while skipping turn-based strategy

Astral Chain
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
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Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and offline, while skipping turn-based strategy

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✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping turn-based strategy

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SoloCo-opMagicMeleeDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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Year 2010Dev Lionhead Studios · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi
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Year 2017Dev BioWare Montréal · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

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RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

As Dusk Falls
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkThird Person
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Year 2022Dev INTERIOR/NIGHT · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies?
The closest game to Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is Monster Hunter Generations, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies?
The three closest games to Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies are: 1. Monster Hunter Generations (98/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Orcs Must Die! 2 (97/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Nioh (95/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Orcs Must Die! 2 similar to Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies?
Yes, very much so — Orcs Must Die! 2 scores 97/100 similarity to Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies?
The best RPG games similar to Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies are Monster Hunter Generations, Orcs Must Die! 2, Nioh and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies calculated?
We compare Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies 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 Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.