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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.

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Dragon Quest VII Reimagined down to the 39 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Tyranny, Stories: The Path of Destinies and Final Fantasy IV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1TyrannyClosest overall match

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SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 13KIGDB81· 10OC81· 60

Year 2016Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual third person

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Stories: The Path of Destinies

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SoloFantasyIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 6.6KIGDB71· 8OC74· 49

Year 2016Dev Spearhead GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping visual third person

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB80

Year 1991Dev Square

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: visual third person.

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Breath of Fire II

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SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB77· 1

Year 1994Dev Capcom · Leguna

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: visual third person.

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalRanged

Steam👍 73%· 849RAWG👍 35%· 26MC72

Year 2013Dev Cyanide Studio · CyanidePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and ranged combat, while skipping visual third person

In Aarklash: Legacy take command of a mercenary squad in search of truth and guide it through countless battles. Welcome to Aarklash, a land of chaos where incessant battles between the forces of Light, Destiny and Darkness have lasted since the beginning of time.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB55· 2

Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: visual third person.

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Terranigma

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SoloFantasyIsometric

Year 1995Dev Quintet · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: visual third person.

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

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SoloFantasyIsometric

IGDB50· 2

Year 2008Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: visual third person.

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloFantasyIsometric2D

IGDB70· 1

Year 1987Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 39 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Final Fantasy V

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometricOpen WorldExploration

Year 1992Dev Square · Square Enix

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Final Fantasy II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric2D

Year 1991Dev Square

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12EarthBound Beginnings

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloFantasyIsometricSci-FiFirst Person

Year 2015Dev Ape · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, visual first person and visual pixel, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined: visuals.

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Arknights

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SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalSci-Fi

Year 2019Dev Studio Montagne · Yostar GamesOn Android · iOS

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined: setting.

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#14Kingdom Rush

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SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalMelee

Steam👍 97%· 16KIGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Ironhide Game Studio · Armor GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, real-time strategy and vibe casual, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined: setting.

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!Closest on visuals

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SoloFantasyIsometricThird PersonCo-op

IGDB80· 2

Year 2018Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, co op and exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest VII Reimagined: game mode.

It predates Dragon Quest VII Reimagined by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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