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Sea of Stars is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 39 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. OMORI, Hylics and FINAL FANTASY IX lead the list, with OMORI reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Sea of Stars special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

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The closest game to Sea of Stars is OMORI — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Hylics and FINAL FANTASY IX follow close behind.

#1OMORI96 #2Hylics87 #3FINAL FANTASY IX87 #4Octopath Traveler87 #5Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition85

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Games like Sea of Stars

39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

96

OMORI

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

TacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 87KRAWG👍 86%· 170OC86· 11

Year 2020Dev OMOCAT · PlayismPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, horror setting and setting anime, while skipping open world exploration

87

Hylics

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometricPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 8.6KRAWG👍 94%· 34

Year 2015Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person and visual topdown, while skipping open world exploration

#3FINAL FANTASY IX

87

FINAL FANTASY IX

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 14KRAWG👍 87%· 575MC84OC81· 32

Year 2000Dev Square Enix · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: co op.

#4Octopath Traveler

87

Octopath Traveler

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationPixel ArtIsometric2D

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: setting anime, while skipping co op

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

85

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

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric2D

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 melee combat, setting anime and crafting mechanics, while skipping co op

Steam Epic Xbox

84

Hylics 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 3.4K

Year 2020Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

#7Grimm's Hollow

83

Grimm's Hollow

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativePixel Art2D

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 and free to play, while skipping open world exploration

#8Persona 5 Royal

84

Persona 5 Royal

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

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: visual novel storytelling, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping open world exploration

Steam PS Nintendo

#9Battle Chasers: Nightwar

87

Battle Chasers: Nightwar

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 87%· 7.3KIGDB78· 11OC80· 105

Year 2017Dev Airship Syndicate · THQ NordicOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Persona 4 Golden

84

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping open world exploration

#11Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

85

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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 setting anime and visual third person, while skipping co op

#12The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

85

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

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: setting anime, while skipping open world exploration

#13Persona 4 Golden

84

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping open world exploration

#14FINAL FANTASY VIII

84

FINAL FANTASY VIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

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, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping combat tactical

#15The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

84

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

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: setting scifi, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping open world exploration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Sea of Stars?: The closest game to Sea of Stars is OMORI, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 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 Sea of Stars?: The three closest games to Sea of Stars are: 1. OMORI (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Hylics (87/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. FINAL FANTASY IX (87/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Sea of Stars's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 39 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Hylics similar to Sea of Stars?: Yes, very much so — Hylics scores 87/100 similarity to Sea of Stars. They share 12 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 Sea of Stars?: The best RPG games similar to Sea of Stars are OMORI, Hylics, FINAL FANTASY IX and Octopath Traveler. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Sea of Stars attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Sea of Stars calculated?: We compare Sea of Stars against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Sea of Stars experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.