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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Final Fantasy XIII-2 is Planet Stronghold — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. FINAL FANTASY VIII and Evoland follow close behind.

#1Planet Stronghold99 #2FINAL FANTASY VIII98 #3Evoland95 #4Scarlet Nexus93 #5Yakuza: Like a Dragon92

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The best adventure games like Final Fantasy XIII-2

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Final Fantasy XIII-2. 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.

#1Planet Stronghold

99

Planet Stronghold

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 59%· 117

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

#2FINAL FANTASY VIII

98

FINAL FANTASY VIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationThird 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 card game strategy and visual isometric, while skipping real-time strategy

95

Evoland

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasySkill TreeLoot2D

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 visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

Steam GOG itch.io

#4Scarlet Nexus

93

Scarlet Nexus

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldAnimeFantasySci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping real-time strategy

#5Yakuza: Like a Dragon

92

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and visual first person, while skipping real-time strategy

#6Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

91

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonTactical

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, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping real-time strategy

#7Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

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

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

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 combat tactical, crafting mechanics and visual isometric, while skipping real-time strategy

Steam Epic Xbox

#8The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

89

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping real-time strategy

#9Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

88

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 8.9KIGDB84· 11OC88· 117

Year 2017Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, while skipping real-time strategy

#10Agarest: Generations of War Zero

88

Agarest: Generations of War Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird 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: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and visual novel storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

#11Persona 5 Royal

88

Persona 5 Royal

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

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 and combat tactical, while skipping real-time strategy

Steam PS Nintendo

#12Persona 4 Golden

88

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping real-time strategy

#13Persona 4 Golden

88

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

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 and combat tactical, while skipping real-time strategy

#14The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

88

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyTactical

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: combat tactical, while skipping real-time strategy

#15Agarest: Generations of War

88

Agarest: Generations of War

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 1.9KRAWG👍 51%· 41MC45IGDB55· 2

Year 2009Dev Aksys GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping real-time strategy

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