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We filtered the 50 games similar to Shin Megami Tensei IV down to the 19 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Mother 3, Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin Megami Tensei IV.

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG
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DarkHardcoreSolo
Year 2013Dev Atlus

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Shin Megami Tensei IV is Mother 3 — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Shin Megami Tensei IV

19 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shin Megami Tensei IV. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

Mother 3
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiPost-ApocalypticFirst Person
Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Pokémon Diamond Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiMythologyMultiplayer
IGDB83· 3
Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

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

Pokémon Pearl Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiMythologyMultiplayer
Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

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

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

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

Pokémon Y
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonMultiplayer
IGDB91· 4
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonMultiplayer
IGDB88· 3
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Pokémon X
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonMultiplayer
IGDB87· 10
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Pokémon Omega Ruby
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonMultiplayer
IGDB81· 12
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Pokémon FireRed Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiMultiplayerIsometric
IGDB100· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Pokémon Black Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiMultiplayerIsometric
IGDB88· 5
Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

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

Pokémon Black Version 2
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiMultiplayerIsometric
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

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

Pokémon White Version 2
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiMultiplayerIsometric
IGDB80· 3
Year 2012Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Pokémon White Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiMultiplayerIsometric
IGDB80· 1
Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Pokémon LeafGreen Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiMultiplayerIsometric
IGDB70· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

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

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

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