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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona is Torment: Tides of Numenera — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Xenogears and Final Fantasy VII follow close behind.
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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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: setting and visuals.
Released 14 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping exploration and discovery
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: visuals.
Same studio: Atlus.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: setting.
Released 9 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.
✓ 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.
✓ 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, 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: Persona: setting and visuals.
Released 3 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and crafting mechanics, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: setting and progression.
Same studio: Atlus.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus
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: Persona: setting and progression.
Released 6 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.