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Legend of Mana is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 17 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, Dungeon Siege II and Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura lead the list, with Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Legend of Mana special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 2

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The closest game to Legend of Mana is Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Dungeon Siege II and Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura follow close behind.

#1Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn96 #2Dungeon Siege II97 #3Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura93 #4Diablo II93 #5Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance95

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Games like Legend of Mana

56 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

96

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev BioWare Edmonton · MacPlayOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic

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

#2Dungeon Siege II

97

Dungeon Siege II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicRangedFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 2.8KRAWG👍 76%· 191MC80IGDB83· 4

Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, skill tree progression and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

#3Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

93

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 1.9K

Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

93

Diablo II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 2

Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

#5Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

95

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 998IGDB85· 2OC64· 10

Year 2001Dev Snowblind Studios · Pacific Century CyberWorksOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, offline and loot and gear systems, while skipping adventure storytelling

92

Golden Sun

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Camelot Software Planning · Nintendo

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

#7Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

92

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#8Minecraft Dungeons

93

Minecraft Dungeons

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB74· 12OC74· 121

Year 2020Dev Mojang Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, loot and gear systems and visual topdown, while skipping sandbox freedom

91

Diablo IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174

Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

90

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 11K

Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#11Age of Wonders III

92

Age of Wonders III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 13KIGDB80· 5OC82· 21

Year 2014Dev Triumph StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

#12Torchlight II

91

Torchlight II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 45KRAWG👍 78%· 1.1KMC88IGDB86· 13OC83· 60

Year 2012Dev Runic Games · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings online features, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13Final Fantasy III

87

Final Fantasy III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1994Dev Square

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, post-apocalyptic world and setting mythology, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Dungeon Siege

92

Dungeon Siege

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 4.2KRAWG👍 77%· 219MC86IGDB72· 2

Year 2002Dev Gas Powered Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

95

Gauntlet

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB68· 2OC70· 36

Year 2014Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · WB GamesOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Legend of Mana?: The closest game to Legend of Mana is Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, single-player focus and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Legend of Mana?: The three closest games to Legend of Mana are: 1. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (96/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Dungeon Siege II (97/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura (93/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Legend of Mana's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Dungeon Siege II similar to Legend of Mana?: Yes, very much so — Dungeon Siege II scores 97/100 similarity to Legend of Mana. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Legend of Mana?: The best RPG games similar to Legend of Mana are Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, Dungeon Siege II, Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura and Diablo II. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Legend of Mana attributes like deep RPG systems, single-player focus and co op.
How is similarity to Legend of Mana calculated?: We compare Legend of Mana against every game in our catalog using 17 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 Legend of Mana experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.