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We filtered the 50 games similar to Legend of Mana down to the 20 that fit the “Narrative” category. Minecraft Dungeons, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II and Secret of Mana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Legend of Mana.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 2

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Legend of Mana is Minecraft Dungeons — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II and Secret of Mana follow close behind.

#1Minecraft Dungeons83 #2Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II83 #3Secret of Mana80 #4The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing80 #5Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance79

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20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Legend of Mana. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Minecraft DungeonsClosest overall match

83

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

Where it drifts furthest from Legend of Mana: visuals and progression.

Released 21 years after Legend of Mana.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat80Tone51Progression48

#2Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance IIClosest on tone

83

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 649IGDB76· 2OC62· 17

Year 2004Dev Black Isle Studios · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Legend of Mana: progression and visuals.

Released 5 years after Legend of Mana.

Genre100Tone100Game mode88Combat76Setting46Visuals40

#3Secret of ManaClosest on progression

80

Secret of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric2D

Year 1993Dev SquareOn Android · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100Visuals100

#4The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5

Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

An isometric action RPG with a gothic, faintly comic tone, carried by the running commentary between Van Helsing and his ghostly companion Katarina, who is also a functional part of your build. The atmosphere and writing lift it above the usual Diablo clone. Build variety is where it runs out — few late-game specs are viable, so experimentation quietly funnels you back to the obvious ones.

Where it drifts furthest from Legend of Mana: tone and progression.

Released 14 years after Legend of Mana.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Visuals71Setting52Progression35

#5Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Legend of Mana: visuals and progression.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode91Combat80Progression41

#6Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

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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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat83Visuals71World63

#7Dragon Age: Inquisition

77

Dragon Age: Inquisition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 76%· 21KIGDB88· 16OC88· 106

Year 2014Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Legend of Mana: combat and setting.

Released 15 years after Legend of Mana.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World67Progression55Visuals53

#8Final Fantasy IIIClosest on combat

77

Final Fantasy III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1994Dev Square

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, post-apocalyptic world and setting mythology, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Legend of Mana: game mode and setting.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals85

#9Hyper Light Drifter

76

Hyper Light Drifter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 93%· 19KIGDB89· 11OC84· 59

Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Legend of Mana: setting and combat.

Released 17 years after Legend of Mana.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals58Tone49Combat41

75

Magicka 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36

Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: online features, offline and PvP competition, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 16 years after Legend of Mana.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Progression100Combat85Game mode73

75

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

Where it drifts furthest from Legend of Mana: progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals69Tone62Setting50

#12Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

74

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

Released 14 years after Legend of Mana.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode79Visuals71World64

#13Divinity: Original Sin

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Divinity: Original Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB87· 9OC85· 47

Year 2014Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Legend of Mana: setting.

Released 15 years after Legend of Mana.

Genre100Game mode100Combat79Visuals71Progression65World63

#14Trials of Mana

73

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

OC75· 97

Year 1995Dev Square

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

≠ Where it differs: brings skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals69Progression68

72

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

The latest isometric action RPG featuring dark gothic atmosphere and loot-driven gameplay.

Where it drifts furthest from Legend of Mana: progression.

Released 24 years after Legend of Mana.

Genre100Game mode100Combat81Visuals69Setting60Tone54

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