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We filtered the 39 games similar to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium down to the 11 that fit the “Melee” category. Final Fantasy XIII, Agarest: Generations of War Zero and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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The best melee games like Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Final Fantasy XIIIClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasySci-FiThird PersonIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 19KIGDB81· 9

Year 2009Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

Released 16 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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#2Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeAnimeFantasyIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 392MC50

Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and visual novel storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

UNCOVER THE EPIC STORY PRECEDING #1 SELLER, AGAREST: GENERATIONS OF WAR Following hot on the heels of the number 1 top selling epic SRPG “Agarest: Generations Of War”, Ghostlight are proud to announce its prequel “Agarest: Generations Of War ZERO” bringing an enticing blend of in-depth strategy…

Released 21 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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#3Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicFantasyPost-ApocalypticThird Person

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 action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone of that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are erased. Tomorrow she’ll wake and paint “33.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: visuals.

Released 32 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasyIsometric2D

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 ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

Shining Force II (シャイニング・フォースII 古えの封印, Shainingu Fōsu Tsū: Inishie no Fūin, lit. "Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal"), is a tactical role-playing game for the Mega Drive/Genesis console developed by Sonic! Software Planning in 1993.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: setting.

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#5Scarlet NexusClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145

Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

Released 28 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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#6Epic Battle Fantasy 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiAnime2DIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old classics like Final Fantasy and Golden Sun. You will battle through waves of adorable enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 21 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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#7Final Fantasy XIII-2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11

Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 18 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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#8Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird PersonIsometric2D

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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 26 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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#9Valkyria Chronicles

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 13KIGDB90· 8OC85· 20

Year 2008Dev Sega WOW · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 15 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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#10Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonTacticalNarrative

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 strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat and visuals.

Released 27 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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#11Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonTacticalNarrative

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 action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium: combat.

Released 31 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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