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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 39 games similar to Evoland 2 down to the 12 that fit the “Melee” category. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Agarest: Generations of War Zero and Scarlet Nexus top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Evoland 2.

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

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Evoland 2 is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Agarest: Generations of War Zero and Scarlet Nexus follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Evoland 2

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Evoland 2. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
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

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: visuals.

Released 9 years after Evoland 2.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat51Visuals35
Agarest: Generations of War Zero
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyIsometricThird 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: visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

UNCOVER THE EPIC STORY PRECEDING #1 SELLER, AGAREST: GENERATIONS OF WAR Following hot on the heels of the number 1 top selling epic SRPG “Agarest: Generations Of War”, Ghostlight are proud to announce its prequel “Agarest: Generations Of War ZERO” bringing an enticing blend of in-depth strategy…

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: combat and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Evoland 2.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals65Tone41Setting36Combat26
#3Scarlet Nexus
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

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: tone and setting.

Released 6 years after Evoland 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals35Setting30Tone0
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

Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone of that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are erased. Tomorrow she’ll wake and paint “33.

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: visuals and combat.

Released 10 years after Evoland 2.

Genre100Game mode100Tone73Setting48Combat33Visuals30
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

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: visuals.

Released 5 years after Evoland 2.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat54Visuals29
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

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: combat.

Released 4 years after Evoland 2.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Tone61Setting54Combat36
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

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Evoland 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone60Setting39Visuals36
Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird PersonIsometric
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, combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Evoland 2.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals65Setting56Tone55Combat42
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB80· 5OC79· 118
Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Evoland 2: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: visuals.

Released 8 years after Evoland 2.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Visuals35
Epic Battle Fantasy 4
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasy2DIsometric
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 combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old classics like Final Fantasy and Golden Sun. You will battle through waves of adorable enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world.

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Combat57Setting38Tone0
#11Shining Force II
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

Shining Force II (シャイニング・フォースII 古えの封印, Shainingu Fōsu Tsū: Inishie no Fūin, lit. "Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal"), is a tactical role-playing game for the Mega Drive/Genesis console developed by Sonic! Software Planning in 1993.

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: combat.

It predates Evoland 2 by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting64Visuals64Combat32
Valkyria Chronicles
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Evoland 2: combat and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone61Visuals36Setting27Combat21

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