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Evoland is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Shining Force II, Hylics and Epic Battle Fantasy 5 lead the list, with Shining Force II reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Evoland special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

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The closest game to Evoland is Shining Force II — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Hylics and Epic Battle Fantasy 5 follow close behind.

#1Shining Force II100 #2Hylics98 #3Epic Battle Fantasy 598 #4FINAL FANTASY IX98 #5Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition97

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40 similar games found

#1Shining Force II

100

iRank96

Shining Force II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasyIsometric2DMagic

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, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

98

iRank96

Hylics

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasyIsometricPixel 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 strong narrative focus, combat tactical and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

#3Epic Battle Fantasy 5

98

iRank93

Epic Battle Fantasy 5

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasy2DIsometricTactical

Steam👍 99%· 6.0KRAWG👍 85%· 20

Year 2020Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#4FINAL FANTASY IX

98

iRank88

FINAL FANTASY IX

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasyTacticalNarrativeOpen 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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#5Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

97

iRank93

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasySkill TreeIsometric2D

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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Final Fantasy

97

iRank93

Final Fantasy

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasySkill Tree2DPixel ArtIsometric

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 strong narrative focus, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#7Battle Chasers: Nightwar

99

iRank83

Battle Chasers: Nightwar

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasyLootIsometric2D

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 strong narrative focus, combat tactical and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8Volcano Princess

95

iRank98

Volcano Princess

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasyTacticalCozyNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 48K

Year 2023Dev 养蛋人工作室 Egg Hatcher · Gamera GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Persona 5 Royal

96

iRank95

Persona 5 Royal

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasyTacticalNarrativeAnime

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, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Steam PS Nintendo

95

iRank97

Hylics 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloLoot2DPixel ArtTactical

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, combat tactical and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

#11Persona 4 Golden

96

iRank93

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasyTacticalNarrativeAnime

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, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#12The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

97

iRank89

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasyTacticalNarrativeAnime

Steam👍 94%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 144MC85OC87· 10

Year 2006Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

#13Grimm's Hollow

94

iRank99

Grimm's Hollow

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloPixel Art2DTacticalNarrative

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 strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#14Persona 4 Golden

96

iRank91

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasyTacticalNarrativeAnime

Steam👍 97%· 85KRAWG👍 88%· 608MC89IGDB90· 1OC88· 89

Year 2012Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#15Metaphor: ReFantazio

96

iRank92

Metaphor: ReFantazio

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasyTacticalNarrativeDark

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 action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Evoland?: The closest game to Evoland is Shining Force II, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 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 Evoland?: The three closest games to Evoland are: 1. Shining Force II (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Hylics (98/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Epic Battle Fantasy 5 (98/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Evoland's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Hylics similar to Evoland?: Yes, very much so — Hylics scores 98/100 similarity to Evoland. 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?: The best RPG games similar to Evoland are Shining Force II, Hylics, Epic Battle Fantasy 5 and FINAL FANTASY IX. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Evoland attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Evoland calculated?: We compare Evoland 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 Evoland experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.