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We filtered the 40 games similar to Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne down to the 10 that fit the “Xbox” category. Darkest Dungeon II, Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) and Darkest Dungeon® top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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The best games like Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne on Xbox

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Darkest Dungeon IIClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyHorror

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and procedural generation, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals.

Released 19 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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#2Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and setting medieval, while skipping setting scifi

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals.

Released 8 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyHorror

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping setting scifi

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals.

Released 12 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping horror setting

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals.

Released 17 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Torment: Tides of NumeneraClosest on setting

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals.

Released 13 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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#6Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals and setting.

Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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Steam GOG PS

#7Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36

Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals and setting.

Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals and setting.

Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 7.6KIGDB84· 11OC82· 121

Year 2020Dev Splash Damage · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals.

Released 16 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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SoloTacticalFantasyManagementPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and resource management, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: visuals and setting.

Released 11 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.

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