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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Persona 5 Strikers, ASTLIBRA Revision and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name lead the list, with Persona 5 Strikers reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Gestalt: Steam & Cinder special.

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The closest game to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is Persona 5 Strikers — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. ASTLIBRA Revision and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name follow close behind.

#1Persona 5 Strikers98 #2ASTLIBRA Revision96 #3Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name97 #4Trials of Mana98 #5CrossCode96

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47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Persona 5 Strikers

98

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

Steam PS Nintendo

#2ASTLIBRA Revision

96

ASTLIBRA Revision

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#3Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

97

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationDark

Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB80· 5OC79· 118

Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#4Trials of Mana

98

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97

Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

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

96

CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#6Eternal Senia

97

Eternal Senia

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44

Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

95

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#8Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

99

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#9Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

95

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14

Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with 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

#10Yakuza 5 Remastered

95

Yakuza 5 Remastered

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#11Tales of Arise

94

Tales of Arise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#12Finding Paradise

92

Finding Paradise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeSci-FiPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 87%· 248IGDB93· 1OC85· 16

Year 2017Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · 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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#13NieR:Automata™

93

NieR:Automata™

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#14NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

93

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#15Kingdom Hearts III

92

Kingdom Hearts III

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyMagic

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KIGDB90· 10OC84· 151

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · The Walt Disney CompanyOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder?: The closest game to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is Persona 5 Strikers, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 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 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder?: The three closest games to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder are: 1. Persona 5 Strikers (98/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. ASTLIBRA Revision (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (97/100, 7 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 96/100 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 Persona 5 Strikers, ASTLIBRA Revision, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Trials of Mana. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Gestalt: Steam & Cinder attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
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.