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Planet Stronghold is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Grimm's Hollow, Persona 5 Royal and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC lead the list, with Grimm's Hollow reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Planet Stronghold special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG
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Year 2014Dev Winter Wolves
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The closest game to Planet Stronghold is Grimm's Hollow — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Persona 5 Royal and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC follow close behind.

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Games like Planet Stronghold

41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Grimm's Hollow
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeTacticalCozyPixel Art
Steam👍 99%· 14K
Year 2019Dev ghosthunterPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, combat tactical and visual pixel, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Persona 5 Royal
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeTacticalFantasy
Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169
Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping setting scifi

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnimeTactical
Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1
Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Persona 4 Golden
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeTacticalFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 85KIGDB90· 1OC88· 89
Year 2020Dev Atlus · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping setting scifi

Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeMeleeTacticalDark
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping visual novel storytelling

The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiTactical
Steam👍 98%· 1.1KRAWG👍 74%· 23IGDB83· 2OC83· 57
Year 2020Dev Nihon Falcom · NIS AmericaPlaytime ~66hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Persona 4 Golden
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeTacticalFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 85KRAWG👍 88%· 608MC89IGDB90· 1OC88· 89
Year 2012Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping setting scifi

Final Fantasy
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeTacticalMagic
Steam👍 95%· 8.2KIGDB88· 3
Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping visual novel storytelling

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeTacticalFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 144MC85OC87· 10
Year 2006Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeTacticalMelee
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 open world exploration, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping visual novel storytelling

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeSci-FiTactical
Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB82· 9OC79· 56
Year 2013Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeMeleeTacticalDark
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Valkyria Chronicles
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeTacticalStealth
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 roguelike runs, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping visual novel storytelling

FINAL FANTASY VIII
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeSci-FiOpen WorldFantasy
Steam👍 88%· 9.4KRAWG👍 86%· 423MC90
Year 1999Dev Square · Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeTacticalOpen World
Steam👍 86%· 8.9KIGDB84· 11OC88· 117
Year 2017Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping visual novel storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Planet Stronghold?
The closest game to Planet Stronghold is Grimm's Hollow, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Planet Stronghold?
The three closest games to Planet Stronghold are: 1. Grimm's Hollow (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Persona 5 Royal (98/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC (99/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Planet Stronghold's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Persona 5 Royal similar to Planet Stronghold?
Yes, very much so — Persona 5 Royal scores 98/100 similarity to Planet Stronghold. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Planet Stronghold?
The best RPG games similar to Planet Stronghold are Grimm's Hollow, Persona 5 Royal, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC and Persona 4 Golden. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Planet Stronghold attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Planet Stronghold calculated?
We compare Planet Stronghold against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Planet Stronghold experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.