8 Narrative games like Shin Megami Tensei IV that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Shin Megami Tensei IV down to the 8 that fit the “Narrative” category. Undertale, Fear & Hunger and Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin Megami Tensei IV.

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The best narrative games like Shin Megami Tensei IV

8 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.

#1Undertale

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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

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical 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

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#3Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical 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

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical 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

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiFirst Person

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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

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#6The Legend of Dragoon

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonHistorical

Year 1999Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Shared with Shin Megami Tensei IV: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#7Yes, Your Grace

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SoloNarrativeFantasyPixel ArtCasual

Steam👍 87%· 14KIGDB77· 5OC74· 22

Year 2020Dev Brave At Night · No More RobotsOn Xbox · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#8The Scroll Of Taiwu

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SoloNarrativeMythologyMeleeCasual

Steam👍 70%· 62KRAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2018Dev ConchShip GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, sandbox freedom and deep simulation, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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