What is the best game similar to Monster Sanctuary?

The closest game to Monster Sanctuary is OMORI, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Monster Sanctuary?

The three closest games to Monster Sanctuary are: 1. OMORI (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Hylics 2 (86/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Hylics (86/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Monster Sanctuary's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 16 dimensions.

Is Hylics 2 similar to Monster Sanctuary?

Yes, very much so — Hylics 2 scores 86/100 similarity to Monster Sanctuary. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Monster Sanctuary?

The best RPG games similar to Monster Sanctuary are OMORI, Hylics 2, Hylics and Sea of Stars. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Monster Sanctuary attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

How is similarity to Monster Sanctuary calculated?

We compare Monster Sanctuary against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Monster Sanctuary experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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If Monster Sanctuary left you wanting more, this list of 41 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and combat tactical — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 16 attributes. OMORI comes closest (93/100).

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

Games like Monster Sanctuary

41 similar games foundUpdated June 2026

#1OMORI

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

TacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 87KRAWG👍 86%· 170OC86· 11

Year 2020Dev OMOCAT · PlayismPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, horror setting and setting anime, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalExploration2DPixel Art

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 loot and gear systems, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Details →

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#3Hylics

iRank96

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 8.6KRAWG👍 94%· 34

Year 2015Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, visual isometric and visual topdown, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB89· 8OC89· 137

Year 2023Dev SabotageOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, co op and offline, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativePixel Art2D

Steam👍 99%· 14K

Year 2019Dev ghosthunterPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and free to play, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 14KRAWG👍 87%· 575MC84OC81· 32

Year 2000Dev Square Enix · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

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, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

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, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

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, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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Steam Xbox PS

#10Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

iRank93

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

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 setting anime, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

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, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

#12The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 94%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 144MC85OC87· 10

Year 2006Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#13Evoland

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasy2DPixel ArtLoot

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 Metroidvania exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalFantasy2DMagic

Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn 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 combat magic, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Details →

Steam Nintendo

#15Epic Battle Fantasy 5

iRank93

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 99%· 6.0KRAWG👍 85%· 20

Year 2020Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Details →

Steam itch.io

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Monster Sanctuary?: The closest game to Monster Sanctuary is OMORI, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Monster Sanctuary?: The three closest games to Monster Sanctuary are: 1. OMORI (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Hylics 2 (86/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Hylics (86/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Monster Sanctuary's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Hylics 2 similar to Monster Sanctuary?: Yes, very much so — Hylics 2 scores 86/100 similarity to Monster Sanctuary. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Monster Sanctuary?: The best RPG games similar to Monster Sanctuary are OMORI, Hylics 2, Hylics and Sea of Stars. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Monster Sanctuary attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Monster Sanctuary calculated?: We compare Monster Sanctuary against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Monster Sanctuary experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.