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We filtered the 50 games similar to Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories down to the 28 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, Confrontation and Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories is Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Confrontation and Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow follow close behind.

#1Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin95 #2Confrontation93 #3Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow92 #4Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia92 #5Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project91

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

28 similar games foundUpdated July 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.

#1Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

95

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasy2D

IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Konami

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

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

#2Confrontation

93

Confrontation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 26%· 359RAWG👍 3%· 38MC51IGDB50· 1

Year 2012Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.

#3Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

92

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasy2D

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

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

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

#4Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

92

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasy2D

IGDB88· 1

Year 2008Dev Konami

✓ 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

#5Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

91

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, it's known for deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

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

#6Dragon's Crown

91

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

#7Clicker Heroes

91

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

90

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

#9Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

89

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

#10Child of Light

89

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

87

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

#12Runespell: Overture

87

Runespell: Overture

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyCasualLoot

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping melee combat

#13Faerie Solitaire

87

Faerie Solitaire

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KRAWG👍 39%· 90

Year 2010Dev SubsoapPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping melee combat

#14Songs for a Hero

86

Songs for a Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeFantasy2DCasualNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

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

86

Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagicFantasy2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

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

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