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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 39 games similar to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium down to the 6 that fit the “PS5” category. Scarlet Nexus, Octopath Traveler II and Octopath Traveler top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

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Within the “PS5” category, the closest game to Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium is Scarlet Nexus — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Octopath Traveler II and Octopath Traveler follow close behind.

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The best games like Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium on PS5

6 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.

#1Scarlet Nexus
Scarlet Nexus
RPGJRPGTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting88Combat65Visuals56
Octopath Traveler II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicFantasyAnimeIsometric
Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119
Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

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

Released 30 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting64Visuals49Combat43
Octopath Traveler
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloFantasyAnimeIsometric2D
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: 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 25 years after Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

Genre100Game mode100Setting60Visuals58Combat0
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPGJRPGTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals42Combat39
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals56Combat38
Metaphor: ReFantazio
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasyThird PersonTactical
Steam👍 90%· 41KIGDB94· 7OC93· 172
Year 2024Dev Studio Zero · AtlusOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting70Visuals48Combat0

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