9 Melee games like Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition that you should try

Games like Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition · Find similar →

We filtered the 40 games similar to Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition down to the 9 that fit the “Melee” category. Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Agarest: Generations of War Zero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition.

iRank91/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

The best melee games like Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Yakuza: Like a Dragon

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping fantasy world

Details →

Steam GOG Xbox

#2Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeThird Person

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 action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping open world exploration

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

#3Agarest: Generations of War Zero

iRank66

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyIsometricThird Person

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: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and visual novel storytelling, while skipping open world exploration

Details →

Steam GOG

#4Valkyria Chronicles

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 13KIGDB90· 8OC85· 20

Year 2008Dev Sega WOW · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalFantasyIsometric2D

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 and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Details →

Steam Nintendo

#6Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person3D

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 action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping open world exploration

Details →

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Epic Battle Fantasy 4

iRank80

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeFantasyAnime2DIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

Details →

Steam itch.io

#8Final Fantasy XIII-2

iRank64

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11

Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and setting scifi, while skipping combat tactical

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145

Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

Explore games similar to Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition by category

Rankings in the same genre

Best Turn-Based JRPGs Best JRPG Games Best RPG Games