Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

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Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, combat tactical and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Bayonetta, Heavenly Sword and Bayonetta 3 lead the list, with Bayonetta reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2007Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 5

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The closest game to Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories is Bayonetta — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Heavenly Sword and Bayonetta 3 follow close behind.

#1Bayonetta100 #2Heavenly Sword100 #3Bayonetta 3100 #4Darksiders II100 #5God of War97

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Games like Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

56 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

100

Bayonetta

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 15OC85· 51

Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: fantasy world, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

#2Heavenly Sword

100

Heavenly Sword

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonNarrative

IGDB88· 4

Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

100

Bayonetta 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 4OC85· 142

Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping card game strategy

#4Darksiders II

100

Darksiders II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonNarrativeOpen World

IGDB86· 16

Year 2012Dev Vigil Games · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

97

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical

OC94· 256

Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping card game strategy

#6Devil May Cry

100

Devil May Cry

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB85· 4OC77· 12

Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and adventure storytelling, while skipping card game strategy

#7Marvel's Midnight Suns

100

Marvel's Midnight Suns

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 24KRAWG👍 78%· 106OC82· 137

Year 2022Dev Firaxis · 2K GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, card game strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and skill tree progression

96

Persona 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyThird Person

IGDB93· 4

Year 2008Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

#9Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

97

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 2OC88· 100

Year 2004Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping card game strategy

#10Persona 3 FES

96

Persona 3 FES

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyThird Person

IGDB92· 2

Year 2007Dev Atlus · Atlus USAOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

#11Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

97

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyThird Person

IGDB87· 12OC85· 38

Year 2004Dev LEVEL-5 · Square Enix

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and melee combat, while skipping card game strategy

96

Persona 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 2

Year 2006Dev Atlus · Atlus USA

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

#13Dragon Age: The Veilguard

99

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 68%· 44KIGDB91· 7OC80· 155

Year 2024Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat tactical and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping card game strategy

Steam Epic Xbox

95

Paper Mario

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonMelee

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat tactical and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping card game strategy

#15Fire Emblem Awakening

95

Fire Emblem Awakening

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 10

Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs and turn-based strategy, while skipping card game strategy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories?: The closest game to Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories is Bayonetta, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 3 gameplay attributes, including single-player focus, fantasy world and visual third person. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories?: The three closest games to Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories are: 1. Bayonetta (100/100, 3 shared attributes) 2. Heavenly Sword (100/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Bayonetta 3 (100/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Heavenly Sword similar to Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories?: Yes, very much so — Heavenly Sword scores 100/100 similarity to Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories. They share 4 attributes, including deep RPG systems and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories?: The best RPG games similar to Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories are Heavenly Sword, Bayonetta 3, Darksiders II and God of War. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories attributes like single-player focus, fantasy world and visual third person.
How is similarity to Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories calculated?: We compare Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories against every game in our catalog using 7 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 Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.