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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.

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder down to the 38 that fit the “Narrative” category. ASTLIBRA Revision, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII and NieR:Automata™ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is ASTLIBRA Revision — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII and NieR:Automata™ follow close behind.

#1ASTLIBRA Revision82 #2Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII78 #3NieR:Automata™76 #4CrossCode75 #5NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...74

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The best narrative games like Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

38 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1ASTLIBRA RevisionClosest overall match

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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

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

#2Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIClosest on setting

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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

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

#3NieR:Automata™

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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

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

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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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals82Tone73Setting67

#5NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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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

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting83Combat76Tone65

#6Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#7Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

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Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#8Persona 5 Strikers

71

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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting84Visuals0

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#9Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

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Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB75· 11OC72· 76

Year 2015Dev HexaDrive · 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, linear, story-driven structure and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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

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

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting81Combat64

#10Tales of Arise

71

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting84Progression79Combat63

#11Final Fantasy XV

70

Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#12Word Game: Episode 0Closest on visuals

69

Word Game: Episode 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#13Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

69

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

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

#14Yakuza 5 Remastered

68

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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone75Setting49

#15Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128

Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting74Combat51Visuals0

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