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Hylics 2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, combat tactical and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Grimm's Hollow, Lisa: The Painful and Volcano Princess lead the list, with Grimm's Hollow reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Hylics 2 special.

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Year 2020Dev Mason Lindroth

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The closest game to Hylics 2 is Grimm's Hollow — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Lisa: The Painful and Volcano Princess follow close behind.

#1Grimm's Hollow100 #2Lisa: The Painful100 #3Volcano Princess99 #4Hylics99 #5Epic Battle Fantasy 5100

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40 similar games found

#1Grimm's Hollow

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Grimm's Hollow

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalPixel Art2DNarrative

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 strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and free to play, while skipping precision platforming

#2Lisa: The Painful

100

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Lisa: The Painful

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalPixel Art2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 15K

Year 2014Dev DingalingOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

#3Volcano Princess

99

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Volcano Princess

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalCozyNarrativeAnime

Steam👍 98%· 48K

Year 2023Dev 养蛋人工作室 Egg Hatcher · Gamera GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

99

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Hylics

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalExplorationPixel 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 strong narrative focus, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

#5Epic Battle Fantasy 5

100

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Epic Battle Fantasy 5

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTactical2DNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 99%· 6.0KRAWG👍 85%· 20

Year 2020Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

#6Persona 5 Royal

99

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Persona 5 Royal

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

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, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping precision platforming

Steam PS Nintendo

99

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Felvidek

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 5.6KRAWG👍 92%· 24

Year 2024Dev Jozef PavelkaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

100

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

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: strong narrative focus, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

#9Persona 4 Golden

99

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Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

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

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping precision platforming

#10Metaphor: ReFantazio

99

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Metaphor: ReFantazio

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkAnime

Steam👍 90%· 41KIGDB94· 7OC93· 172

Year 2024Dev Studio Zero · AtlusOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

#11Persona 4 Golden

99

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Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

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, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping precision platforming

#12The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

99

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

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: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

#13FINAL FANTASY IX

99

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FINAL FANTASY IX

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalExplorationNarrativeOpen World

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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

#14The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

99

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyAnime

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB82· 9OC79· 56

Year 2013Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping precision platforming

#15The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

99

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 98%· 1.1KRAWG👍 74%· 23IGDB83· 2OC83· 57

Year 2020Dev Nihon Falcom · NIS AmericaPlaytime ~66hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Hylics 2?: The closest game to Hylics 2 is Grimm's Hollow, scoring 100/100 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 Hylics 2?: The three closest games to Hylics 2 are: 1. Grimm's Hollow (100/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Lisa: The Painful (100/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Volcano Princess (99/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Hylics 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Lisa: The Painful similar to Hylics 2?: Yes, very much so — Lisa: The Painful scores 100/100 similarity to Hylics 2. They share 8 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 Hylics 2?: The best RPG games similar to Hylics 2 are Grimm's Hollow, Lisa: The Painful, Volcano Princess and Hylics. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Hylics 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Hylics 2 calculated?: We compare Hylics 2 against every game in our catalog using 11 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 Hylics 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.