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We filtered the 40 games similar to Metaphor: ReFantazio down to the 33 that fit the “Adventure” category. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hylics 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metaphor: ReFantazio.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2024Dev Studio Zero

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Metaphor: ReFantazio is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hylics 2 follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Metaphor: ReFantazio

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metaphor: ReFantazio. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161
Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics and melee combat, while skipping setting anime

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person3D
Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204
Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, melee combat and combat magic, while skipping setting anime

Hylics 2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalExplorationLoot2D
Steam👍 97%· 3.4K
Year 2020Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

Persona 5 Royal
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169
Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat

Persona 4 Golden
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 85KIGDB90· 1OC88· 89
Year 2020Dev Atlus · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat

Persona 4 Golden
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 85KRAWG👍 88%· 608MC89IGDB90· 1OC88· 89
Year 2012Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 144MC85OC87· 10
Year 2006Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154
Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 8.9KIGDB84· 11OC88· 117
Year 2017Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Octopath Traveler
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime
Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122
Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1
Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person3D
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB82· 9OC79· 56
Year 2013Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Evoland
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloFantasyLootSkill Tree2D
Steam👍 83%· 5.9KIGDB80· 2
Year 2013Dev Shiro GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Agarest: Generations of War
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 71%· 1.9KRAWG👍 51%· 41MC45IGDB55· 2
Year 2009Dev Aksys GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, combat magic and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

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