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Eldgear is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Final Fantasy, Shining Force II and Evoland lead the list, with Final Fantasy reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Eldgear special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG
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Year 2024Dev MCF

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The closest game to Eldgear is Final Fantasy — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Shining Force II and Evoland follow close behind.

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41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Final Fantasy
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 8.2KIGDB88· 3
Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, exploration and discovery and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

Shining Force II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicTacticalFantasyMelee
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 melee combat, ranged combat and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Evoland
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloFantasyPixel ArtLootSkill Tree
Steam👍 83%· 5.9KIGDB80· 2
Year 2013Dev Shiro GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

FINAL FANTASY VIII
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyOpen WorldSci-Fi
Steam👍 88%· 9.4KRAWG👍 86%· 423MC90
Year 1999Dev Square · Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Hylics
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyFirst PersonPixel Art
Steam👍 98%· 8.6KRAWG👍 94%· 34
Year 2015Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Hylics 2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalPixel ArtExplorationLoot
Steam👍 97%· 3.4K
Year 2020Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep simulation

FINAL FANTASY IX
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World
Steam👍 95%· 14KRAWG👍 87%· 575MC84OC81· 32
Year 2000Dev Square Enix · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 75%· 19KIGDB81· 9
Year 2009Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Octopath Traveler II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119
Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMelee
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

I Am Setsuna
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyPixel Art
Steam👍 72%· 1.7KIGDB76· 27OC75· 112
Year 2016Dev Tokyo RPG Factory · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Persona 5 Royal
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime
Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169
Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Battle Chasers: Nightwar
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 87%· 7.3KIGDB78· 11OC80· 105
Year 2017Dev Airship Syndicate · THQ NordicOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, loot and gear systems and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

Persona 4 Golden
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime
Steam👍 97%· 85KIGDB90· 1OC88· 89
Year 2020Dev Atlus · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasy
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 deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Eldgear?
The closest game to Eldgear is Final Fantasy, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Eldgear?
The three closest games to Eldgear are: 1. Final Fantasy (98/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Shining Force II (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Evoland (99/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Eldgear's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Shining Force II similar to Eldgear?
Yes, very much so — Shining Force II scores 97/100 similarity to Eldgear. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Eldgear?
The best RPG games similar to Eldgear are Final Fantasy, Shining Force II, Evoland and FINAL FANTASY VIII. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Eldgear attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Eldgear calculated?
We compare Eldgear against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Eldgear experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.