What is the best game similar to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona?

The closest game to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona is Caves of Qud, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 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: Persona?

The three closest games to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona are: 1. Caves of Qud (81/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Tactical Breach Wizards (80/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Xenogears (80/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Shin Megami Tensei: Persona's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 10 dimensions.

Is Tactical Breach Wizards similar to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona?

Yes, very much so — Tactical Breach Wizards scores 80/100 similarity to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona. They share 7 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: Persona?

The best RPG games similar to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona are Caves of Qud, Tactical Breach Wizards, Xenogears and Final Fantasy VII. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Shin Megami Tensei: Persona attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.

How is similarity to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona calculated?

We compare Shin Megami Tensei: Persona against every game in our catalog using 10 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: Persona experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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If Shin Megami Tensei: Persona left you wanting more, this list of 37 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 10 attributes. Caves of Qud comes closest (81/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona. 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.

#1Caves of QudClosest on genre

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SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping loot and gear systems

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Decide: is it a dying earth, or is it on the verge of rebirth?Who are you?

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: progression.

Released 6 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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#2Tactical Breach WizardsClosest on tone

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SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping exploration and discovery

Tactical Breach Wizards is a small-scale, turn-based tactics game where you play a team of wizards in modern-day tactical gear, breaching and clearing rooms full of terrorists, drug dealers, corrupt cops, and worse. It's still in early development, so everything about it might change!

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

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Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping exploration and discovery

It predates Shin Megami Tensei: Persona by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Final Fantasy VII

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SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and setting cyberpunk, while skipping exploration and discovery

It predates Shin Megami Tensei: Persona by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Into the BreachClosest on setting

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SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricProcedural

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

Released 9 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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#6Torment: Tides of Numenera

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

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 fantasy world, while skipping exploration and discovery

Released 8 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11

Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and real-time strategy, while skipping strong narrative focus

RimWorld is a sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Inspired by Dwarf Fortress, Firefly, and Dune. You begin with three survivors of a shipwreck on a distant world. Manage colonists' moods, needs, wounds, and illnesses.

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: progression.

Released 7 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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#8Shadows Over Loathing

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeExplorationOpen World

Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10

Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

Shadows over Loathing — a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: visuals and progression.

Released 13 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 8.1KIGDB78· 10OC81· 42

Year 2014Dev inXile Entertainment · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping loot and gear systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: progression and setting.

Released 5 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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#10Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeExplorationIsometric

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 fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: setting and progression.

Released 9 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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#11Derelict StarClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiExplorationLoot

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping visual first person

In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…

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

Released 9 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeExplorationCasual

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping setting scifi

It’s the early 2000’s, and you’ve just bought your first car. A long, slow summer lies ahead. Hearing about a festival on the other side of the country, you fire up your engine, plot a course on your map, and hit the road. How, if you get there at all, is up to you.

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: visuals and progression.

Released 16 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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#13Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalExplorationLootFirst Person

IGDB82· 8OC85· 37

Year 2014Dev P Studio · NIS America

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: setting.

Released 5 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals66Setting0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeExplorationLoot

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 strong narrative focus

≠ 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: Persona: setting and visuals.

Released 7 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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#15Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeExplorationIsometric

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 fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: setting and progression.

Released 9 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Shin Megami Tensei: Persona, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

The Banner Saga 3

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

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

RPG · Tower Defense

Darkest Dungeon II

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

West of Loathing

RPG · Adventure

Persona 5

RPG · Adventure

Loop Hero

RPG · Roguelike

Willy-Nilly Knight

RPG · Adventure

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

RPG · Adventure

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

RPG · Simulation

Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

RPG · Adventure

Super Mario RPG

RPG · Adventure

Fire Emblem Engage

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Bravely Default

RPG · Adventure

Gorky 17

RPG · Puzzle

Paper Mario: The Origami King

RPG · Puzzle

Chroma Squad

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Gears Tactics

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Shogun Showdown

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Fate/Grand Order

RPG · Visual Novel

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona?: The closest game to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona is Caves of Qud, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 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: Persona?: The three closest games to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona are: 1. Caves of Qud (81/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Tactical Breach Wizards (80/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Xenogears (80/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Shin Megami Tensei: Persona's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Tactical Breach Wizards similar to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona?: Yes, very much so — Tactical Breach Wizards scores 80/100 similarity to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona. They share 7 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: Persona?: The best RPG games similar to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona are Caves of Qud, Tactical Breach Wizards, Xenogears and Final Fantasy VII. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Shin Megami Tensei: Persona attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona calculated?: We compare Shin Megami Tensei: Persona against every game in our catalog using 10 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: Persona experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.