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More about this game →We filtered the 47 games similar to Phantasy Star down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Breath of Fire III, Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Shadowrun: Hong Kong top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Phantasy Star.
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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Phantasy Star is Breath of Fire III — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Shadowrun: Hong Kong follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Phantasy Star. 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.
✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, ranged combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping visual first person
Released 10 years after Phantasy Star.
✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual first person
Released 27 years after Phantasy Star.
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual first person
Released 28 years after Phantasy Star.
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world.
≠ Missing: melee combat.
Released 21 years after Phantasy Star.
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat
Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star: visuals.
Released 14 years after Phantasy Star.
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic
Released 16 years after Phantasy Star.
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat
Released 26 years after Phantasy Star.
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping combat magic
Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star: visuals.
Released 34 years after Phantasy Star.
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping combat magic
Akane is an Arena Arcade-Slash where you kill your enemies with only 1 hit. The objective of the game is simple, to kill as many enemies as possible.All Features:Five different types of enemies:-Yakuza Guy: Yakuza pawn that appears all the time.
Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star: setting and visuals.
Released 31 years after Phantasy Star.
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping melee combat
Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star: setting and combat.
Released 12 years after Phantasy Star.
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping combat magic
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Where it drifts furthest from Phantasy Star: setting and combat.
Released 28 years after Phantasy Star.