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We filtered the 38 games similar to Persona 5 down to the 19 that fit the “Narrative” category. Willy-Nilly Knight, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and Shadows Over Loathing top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Persona 5.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Persona 5 is Willy-Nilly Knight — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and Shadows Over Loathing follow close behind.

#1Willy-Nilly Knight99 #2Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire98 #3Shadows Over Loathing98 #4Torment: Tides of Numenera97 #5Xenogears97

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The best narrative games like Persona 5

19 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Persona 5. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Willy-Nilly Knight

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Willy-Nilly Knight

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 301

Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and early access, while skipping crafting mechanics

#2Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

98

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, skill tree progression and exploration and discovery, while skipping crafting mechanics

#3Shadows Over Loathing

98

Shadows Over Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSkill Tree

Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10

Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping fantasy world

#4Torment: Tides of Numenera

97

Torment: Tides of Numenera

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping crafting mechanics

97

Xenogears

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

#6Final Fantasy VII

97

Final Fantasy VII

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and visual isometric, while skipping crafting mechanics

#7Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting medieval and skill tree progression, while skipping crafting mechanics

#8Tactical Breach Wizards

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Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping crafting mechanics

#9The Banner Saga 3

96

The Banner Saga 3

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

95

Loop Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyDark

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping crafting mechanics

#11Keep Driving

95

Keep Driving

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCasualOpen World

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

#12Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

94

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

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

#13Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

93

Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyDark

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting medieval, while skipping crafting mechanics

#14Etherlords II

93

Etherlords II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 493RAWG👍 79%· 90MC78IGDB70· 1

Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping crafting mechanics

#15Derelict Star

93

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyDark

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping crafting mechanics

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