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If Gestalt: Steam & Cinder left you wanting more, this list of 47 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 14 attributes. Fortune Summoners comes closest (87/100).

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NarrativeSolo
Year 2024Dev Metamorphosis Games

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Top games similar to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Fortune Summoners
Fortune Summoners
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 85%· 879
Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

Elemental Stones: stones imbued with the power of an Elemental Spirit, which grant the wielder of one the ability to control that element via 'magic'. In the country of Scotsholm, three centuries have passed since they were first created.

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: tone.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting84Visuals59
#2ASTLIBRA Revision
ASTLIBRA Revision
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 30KOC82· 21
Year 2022Dev KEIZO · WhisperGamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, setting mythology and setting modern, while skipping precision platforming

Join our Discord Server Travel Through Unfamiliar WorldsExplore a vast, dangerous, yet beautiful world. Broken up through multiple chapters, join the protagonist and Karon, his talking bird companion, as they confront time and fate.

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals62
NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFantasyAnimeExploration2D
Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157
Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

NieR: Automata is an action RPG, a sequel to Nier and a spin-off to the Drakenguard series. The story is set in the middle of the war between humans and machines where you take on the role of an android warrior called 2B.

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting80Combat72Tone68
CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiAnimePixel Art2D
Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71
Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and shooter, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals82Tone73Setting67
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeExploration
Steam👍 79%· 4.7KIGDB70· 13OC60· 11
Year 2013Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression83
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiAnimeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 88%· 28KIGDB82· 12OC83· 135
Year 2021Dev Toylogic · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting83Combat76Tone65
Ys Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration
Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64
Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and loot and gear systems, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

700 years before the events of Ys I & II, the land of Ys was on the brink of destruction. Demons came in droves and forced the twin Goddesses who ruled the land to whisk their subjects away from the surface, into the safe embrace of the clouds. The demons were persistent, however, erecting a massive tower in pursuit.

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: tone and visuals.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting81Progression66Tone0
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB78· 12OC73· 166
Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Progression100Game mode54
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14
Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting82Tone68Progression66
#10Word Game: Episode 0
Word Game: Episode 0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 99%· 4.6K
Year 2021Dev Team9Playtime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Word game is literally a game of words. Words are not only composing narratives and interfaces, but also representing objects, characters and scenes. Player controls "I" to challenge puzzles composed of words. When "I" appears a secret room, in-game narrative clearly tells "I" that "there is no door”. However, in the world of word game, “I" can walk through the "door” because there is a “door”.

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone63Combat0
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting84Progression79Combat63
Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131
Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting84Visuals0
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeExploration
Steam👍 93%· 8.1KIGDB82· 18OC84· 131
Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action 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 Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and setting.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone77Setting48
Yakuza 5 Remastered
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeExploration
Steam👍 89%· 7.2KOC82· 12
Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and puzzle design, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone75Setting49
Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeExploration
Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149
Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and game mode.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Setting86Game mode34

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What is the best game similar to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder?
The closest game to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is Fortune Summoners, scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Gestalt: Steam & Cinder?
The three closest games to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder are: 1. Fortune Summoners (87/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. ASTLIBRA Revision (82/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. NieR:Automata™ (76/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Gestalt: Steam & Cinder's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is ASTLIBRA Revision similar to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder?
Yes, very much so — ASTLIBRA Revision scores 82/100 similarity to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder. They share 10 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 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder?
The best RPG games similar to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder are Fortune Summoners, ASTLIBRA Revision, NieR:Automata™ and CrossCode. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Gestalt: Steam & Cinder attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder calculated?
We compare Gestalt: Steam & Cinder against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.