43 Games with a fantasy setting like Mother 3 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mother 3 down to the 43 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Shin Megami Tensei IV, EarthBound and Pokémon FireRed Version top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mother 3.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Mother 3

43 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mother 3. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Shin Megami Tensei IV

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiPost-ApocalypticDark

IGDB86· 6

Year 2013Dev Atlus · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Mother 3: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual first person

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiFirst PersonIsometric

IGDB93· 3

Year 1994Dev Creatures Inc. · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Mother 3: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#3Pokémon FireRed Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB100· 1

Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Mother 3, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB91· 4

Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

✓ Like Mother 3, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#5Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB88· 3

Year 2014Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Mother 3, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#6Pokémon Black Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB88· 5

Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Like Mother 3, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#7Pokémon X

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB87· 10

Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

✓ If you enjoyed Mother 3, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#8Pokémon Black Version 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Like Mother 3, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#9Pokémon Omega Ruby

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB81· 12

Year 2014Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

✓ If you enjoyed Mother 3, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#10Pokémon White Version 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB80· 3

Year 2012Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

✓ Like Mother 3, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#11Pokémon White Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Like Mother 3, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#12Pokémon LeafGreen Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Mother 3, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 19KIGDB81· 3OC84· 31

Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Mother 3: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#14Pokémon Diamond Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB83· 3

Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Mother 3, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting mythology and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#15Pokémon Pearl Version

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Mother 3: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting mythology and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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