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Secret of Mana 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 13 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura and Dungeon Siege II lead the list, with Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Secret of Mana special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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Year 1993Dev Square

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The closest game to Secret of Mana is Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura and Dungeon Siege II follow close behind.

#1Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn95 #2Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura94 #3Dungeon Siege II96 #4Trials of Mana96 #5Divinity: Original Sin93

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56 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

95

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev BioWare Edmonton · MacPlayOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

94

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 1.9K

Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping visual 2d

#3Dungeon Siege II

96

Dungeon Siege II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 2.8KRAWG👍 76%· 191MC80IGDB83· 4

Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping strong narrative focus

#4Trials of Mana

96

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

OC75· 97

Year 1995Dev Square

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: skill tree progression, while skipping ranged combat

#5Divinity: Original Sin

93

Divinity: Original Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB87· 9OC85· 47

Year 2014Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual 2d

92

Diablo II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 2

Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

91

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 11K

Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical, while skipping ranged combat

#8Divine Divinity

92

Divine Divinity

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB83· 1

Year 2002Dev Larian Studios · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping strong narrative focus

#9Age of Wonders III

93

Age of Wonders III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 13KIGDB80· 5OC82· 21

Year 2014Dev Triumph StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

91

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

93

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 998IGDB85· 2OC64· 10

Year 2001Dev Snowblind Studios · Pacific Century CyberWorksOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Dungeon Siege

93

Dungeon Siege

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 4.2KRAWG👍 77%· 219MC86IGDB72· 2

Year 2002Dev Gas Powered Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping strong narrative focus

90

Golden Sun

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Camelot Software Planning · Nintendo

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#14SpellForce: The Order of Dawn

91

SpellForce: The Order of Dawn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasyIsometric

IGDB83· 1

Year 2003Dev Phenomic Game Development · JoWooD Productions SoftwareOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15Icewind Dale II

90

Icewind Dale II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB86· 1

Year 2002Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Secret of Mana?: The closest game to Secret of Mana is Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, single-player focus and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Secret of Mana?: The three closest games to Secret of Mana are: 1. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (95/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura (94/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Dungeon Siege II (96/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Secret of Mana's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura similar to Secret of Mana?: Yes, very much so — Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura scores 94/100 similarity to Secret of Mana. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Secret of Mana?: The best RPG games similar to Secret of Mana are Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura, Dungeon Siege II and Trials of Mana. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Secret of Mana attributes like deep RPG systems, single-player focus and co op.
How is similarity to Secret of Mana calculated?: We compare Secret of Mana against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Secret of Mana experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.