4 Hardcore games like Scarlet Nexus that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Scarlet Nexus down to the 4 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ys Origin and Ys: The Oath in Felghana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Scarlet Nexus.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

The best hardcore games like Scarlet Nexus

4 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Scarlet Nexus. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping fighting mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64

Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Scarlet Nexus, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and loot and gear systems, while skipping fighting mechanics

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#3Ys: The Oath in Felghana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2

Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed Scarlet Nexus, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, loot and gear systems and visual topdown, while skipping fighting mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Scarlet Nexus, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

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