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We filtered the 50 games similar to Secret of Mana down to the 21 that fit the “Narrative” category. Trials of Mana, Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Secret of Mana.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 1993Dev Square

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Secret of Mana is Trials of Mana — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn and Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Secret of Mana

21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Secret of Mana. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

Trials of Mana
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

≠ Where it differs: brings skill tree progression, while skipping ranged combat

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Divinity: Original Sin
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Magicka 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36
Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, online features and offline, while skipping ranged combat

Diablo II
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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

Minecraft Dungeons
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB74· 12OC74· 121
Year 2020Dev Mojang Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

Diablo III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyIsometric
IGDB83· 15
Year 2012Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping open world exploration

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 79%· 649IGDB76· 2OC62· 17
Year 2004Dev Black Isle Studios · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping open world exploration

Diablo IV
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric
MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174
Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Total War: Warhammer
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 78%· 52KIGDB85· 23OC86· 66
Year 2016Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

Magicka
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 85%· 32KIGDB70· 2
Year 2011Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, melee combat and setting mythology, while skipping open world exploration

Chrono Cross
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, while skipping ranged combat

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