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Shin Megami Tensei IV is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Suikoden II, Undertale and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story lead the list, with Suikoden II reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Shin Megami Tensei IV special.

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Year 2013Dev Atlus

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The closest game to Shin Megami Tensei IV is Suikoden II — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Undertale and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story follow close behind.

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Games like Shin Megami Tensei IV

55 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Suikoden II
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonHistoricalMedieval
IGDB100· 1
Year 1998Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Shin Megami Tensei IV, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

Undertale
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorrorFantasyPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 323KRAWG👍 85%· 1.9KMC92IGDB96· 13OC93· 76
Year 2015Dev 8-4Playtime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Shin Megami Tensei IV, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and visual novel storytelling, while skipping setting scifi

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree
IGDB96· 5
Year 2009Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

✓ Like Shin Megami Tensei IV, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Suikoden
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB93· 2
Year 1995Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Fear & Hunger
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 22K
Year 2018Dev Miro Haverinen · Happy PaintingsOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Shin Megami Tensei IV, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping punishing difficulty

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkExploration2D
IGDB91· 3
Year 2005Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Shin Megami Tensei IV: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Federal Reserve Simulator
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFree to Play
Steam👍 93%· 4.5K
Year 2022Dev Bluepoch Co.,Ltd. · BLUEPOCH GAMES COPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Shin Megami Tensei IV, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

Pokémon Legends: Arceus
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB85· 9
Year 2022Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Shin Megami Tensei IV, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyOpen World
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB86· 8OC84· 80
Year 2018Dev CD Projekt REDOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Shin Megami Tensei IV: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping punishing difficulty

Citizen Sleeper
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeCyberpunkSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 93%· 10.0KIGDB80· 1OC84· 47
Year 2022Dev Jump Over the Age · Fellow TravellerOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Shin Megami Tensei IV: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Paper Mario: Sticker Star
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB79· 11
Year 2012Dev Vanpool · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Shin Megami Tensei IV, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

EarthBound
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiFirst Person
IGDB93· 3
Year 1994Dev Creatures Inc. · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Shin Megami Tensei IV: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth
RPGTactical RPG
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB79· 9OC75· 45
Year 2016Dev Media.Vision · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyExplorationIsometric2D
IGDB80· 10
Year 2013Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Shin Megami Tensei IV, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyIsometric
IGDB79· 4
Year 2021Dev ILCA · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Shin Megami Tensei IV: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Shin Megami Tensei IV?
The closest game to Shin Megami Tensei IV is Suikoden II, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Shin Megami Tensei IV?
The three closest games to Shin Megami Tensei IV are: 1. Suikoden II (92/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Undertale (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (92/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Shin Megami Tensei IV's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Undertale similar to Shin Megami Tensei IV?
Yes, very much so — Undertale scores 93/100 similarity to Shin Megami Tensei IV. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Shin Megami Tensei IV?
The best RPG games similar to Shin Megami Tensei IV are Suikoden II, Undertale, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and Suikoden. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Shin Megami Tensei IV attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Shin Megami Tensei IV calculated?
We compare Shin Megami Tensei IV against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Shin Megami Tensei IV experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.