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Evoland 2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Evoland, Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth lead the list, with Evoland reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Evoland 2 special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG
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DarkNarrativeSolo
Year 2015Dev Shiro Games

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The closest game to Evoland 2 is Evoland — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth follow close behind.

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Games like Evoland 2

40 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Evoland
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloFantasy2DIsometricPixel Art
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: loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping precision platforming

Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird 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 open world exploration, combat tactical and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird 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 combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

FINAL FANTASY VIII
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyIsometricThird Person
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 open world exploration, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

Shining Force II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyIsometric2D
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, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

Hylics 2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
Solo2DPixel ArtTacticalExploration
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 combat tactical, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird PersonIsometric2D
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, combat tactical and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Felvidek
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloDarkNarrativeFantasyHorror2DPixel ArtIsometric
Steam👍 98%· 5.6KRAWG👍 92%· 24
Year 2024Dev Jozef PavelkaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, combat tactical and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person
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 punishing difficulty, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

Lisa: The Painful
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorPixel Art2D
Steam👍 95%· 15K
Year 2014Dev DingalingOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Final Fantasy XIII-2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

Scarlet Nexus
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonHardcore
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 punishing difficulty, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Metaphor: ReFantazio
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 41KIGDB94· 7OC93· 172
Year 2024Dev Studio Zero · AtlusOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, setting anime and visual 3d, while skipping puzzle design

Grimm's Hollow
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativePixel Art2DTactical
Steam👍 99%· 14K
Year 2019Dev ghosthunterPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, combat tactical and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

Hylics
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyIsometricPixel Art2D
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 combat tactical, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping puzzle design

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Evoland 2?
The closest game to Evoland 2 is Evoland, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Evoland 2?
The three closest games to Evoland 2 are: 1. Evoland (98/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Yakuza: Like a Dragon (94/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (94/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Evoland 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Yakuza: Like a Dragon similar to Evoland 2?
Yes, very much so — Yakuza: Like a Dragon scores 94/100 similarity to Evoland 2. They share 9 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 Evoland 2?
The best RPG games similar to Evoland 2 are Evoland, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and FINAL FANTASY VIII. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Evoland 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Evoland 2 calculated?
We compare Evoland 2 against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Evoland 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.