What is the best game similar to Familia?

The closest game to Familia is Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 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 Familia?

The three closest games to Familia are: 1. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition (90/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (86/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Hylics (84/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Familia's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 15 dimensions.

Is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth similar to Familia?

Yes, very much so — Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth scores 86/100 similarity to Familia. 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 Familia?

The best RPG games similar to Familia are Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Hylics and Final Fantasy. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Familia attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

How is similarity to Familia calculated?

We compare Familia against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Familia experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If Familia left you wanting more, this list of 40 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 15 attributes. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition comes closest (90/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Familia. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive EditionClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree2D

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, setting anime and crafting mechanics, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Familia: visuals.

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#2Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

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SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDark

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

Where it drifts furthest from Familia: visuals.

Released 4 years after Familia.

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#3HylicsClosest on setting

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel 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 visual first person, visual isometric and visual topdown, while skipping fighting mechanics

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements. Features: -Advanced graphics. -RPG battles. -Overuse of random text generation. - ~2+ hours of content.

Where it drifts furthest from Familia: progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 8.2KIGDB88· 3

Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping fighting mechanics

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122

Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Familia: progression.

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#6Hylics 2Closest on visuals

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SoloTacticalExplorationLoot2DPixel Art

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, while skipping fighting mechanics

Hylics 2 is a recreational program with a unique graphic style and droll scenario. The tyrant Gibby’s minions seek to reconstitute their long-presumed-annihilated master. It’s up to our crescent headed protagonist Wayne to assemble a crew and put a stop to that sort of thing.

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#7Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree

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 fighting mechanics

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 Familia: visuals.

Released 5 years after Familia.

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#8EvolandClosest on progression

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SoloFantasyLootSkill Tree2DPixel 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: puzzle design and visual isometric, while skipping fighting mechanics

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#9Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasy

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, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping exploration and discovery

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 Familia: visuals and setting.

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

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#10Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeExploration

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, open world exploration and visual first person, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Familia: visuals and progression.

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExploration

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, while skipping fighting mechanics

Final Fantasy IX (ファイナルファンタジーIX, Fainaru Fantajī Nain) is a 2000 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation video game console. It is the ninth title in the main Final Fantasy series and the last to debut on the original PlayStation.

Where it drifts furthest from Familia: progression.

It predates Familia by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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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 and free to play, while skipping fighting mechanics

When Lavender woke up this morning, she wasn’t expecting to be surrounded by a crowd of over-excited, skull-masked strangers with cake and balloons. After all, it wasn’t her birthday; and this wasn’t her home.

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#13Final Fantasy XIII

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SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeFantasy

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 setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Familia: visuals.

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

It predates Familia by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Octopath Traveler II

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel 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 fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Familia: progression.

Released 3 years after Familia.

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#15OMORI

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TacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 87KRAWG👍 86%· 170OC86· 11

Year 2020Dev OMOCAT · PlayismPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, horror setting and setting anime, while skipping fighting mechanics

OMORI is a surreal psychological horror RPGmaker game. You must travel between two worlds, both welcoming, both concealing the same secrets. Meet new (old) people, fight new (old) enemies, explore your own memories, and uncover some hidden truths along the way (although you wish you hadn't.

Where it drifts furthest from Familia: progression and setting.

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Familia, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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Epic Battle Fantasy 5

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Persona 5 Royal

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Persona 4 Golden

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FINAL FANTASY VIII

RPG · JRPG

Battle Chasers: Nightwar

RPG · JRPG

Lisa: The Painful

RPG · JRPG

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

RPG · JRPG

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

RPG · JRPG

Metaphor: ReFantazio

RPG · JRPG

I Am Setsuna

RPG · JRPG

Loren The Amazon Princess

RPG · JRPG

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

RPG · JRPG

Shining Force II

RPG · JRPG

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

RPG · JRPG

Felvidek

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Final Fantasy XIII-2

RPG · JRPG

Agarest: Generations of War

RPG · JRPG

Valkyria Chronicles

RPG · JRPG

The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

RPG · JRPG

Volcano Princess

RPG · JRPG

World of Final Fantasy

RPG · JRPG

Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes

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Planet Stronghold

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Monster Monpiece

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Familia?: The closest game to Familia is Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 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 Familia?: The three closest games to Familia are: 1. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition (90/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (86/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Hylics (84/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Familia's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth similar to Familia?: Yes, very much so — Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth scores 86/100 similarity to Familia. 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 Familia?: The best RPG games similar to Familia are Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Hylics and Final Fantasy. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Familia attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Familia calculated?: We compare Familia against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Familia experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.