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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 50 games similar to Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories down to the 15 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Child of Light, Dragon's Crown and UnEpic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

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Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories is Child of Light — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon's Crown and UnEpic follow close behind.

#1Child of Light72 #2Dragon's Crown65 #3UnEpic64 #4Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night63 #5Clicker Heroes60

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The best games like Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories on PlayStation

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Child of LightClosest overall match

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Child of Light

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

Released 10 years after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Combat79Game mode63

#2Dragon's CrownClosest on game mode

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Dragon's Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasy2D

IGDB81· 11

Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: setting.

Released 9 years after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Genre100Game mode100Combat77Visuals72Setting43

#3UnEpicClosest on combat

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UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping turn-based strategy

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Released 7 years after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Genre100Combat100Visuals73Game mode70Setting65

#4Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: setting.

Released 15 years after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode71Setting47

#5Clicker Heroes

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Clicker Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 62KRAWG👍 23%· 592

Year 2015Dev PlaysaurusPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

In the campaign mode you need to complete several missions and successfully reach the goal. There’s also a multiplayer mode where you can compete with other players online. Clicker Heroes is an idle game focused on grinding gold to upgrade your characters.

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: combat.

Released 11 years after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat49

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Apotheon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping turn-based strategy

The Gods of Olympus have abandoned humanity, leaving you to perish without their benevolence. Take up arms against the Gods, climb Mount Olympus, and take their divine powers for yourself to ensure mankind’s survival!

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: setting and combat.

Released 11 years after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat49Setting27

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Comix Zone

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagic2DHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: setting.

It predates Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode55Setting0

#8Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagic2DCozy

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: setting.

Released 10 years after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Genre100Combat100Visuals63Game mode55Setting0

#9Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMelee2DDark

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals72Game mode54Setting0

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Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

Released 14 years after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Genre100Setting100Combat59Game mode55Visuals54

#11Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Released 8 years after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Genre100Visuals100Setting78Combat66Game mode55

#12Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode54Combat51

#13BloodRayne (Legacy)

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DDark

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Released 7 years after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Genre100Visuals100Combat66Game mode55Setting53

#14KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

What is reality...? Reality is just a series of events and players acting out what you believe is real. When we accept that fact, then our world becomes “reality.” Enter Maya Amano, an up-and-coming editor for a popular teen magazine. This has been her dream for as long as she can remember.

Genre100Visuals100Combat60Game mode54

#15The Revenge of Shinobi

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The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat55Game mode55

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