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We filtered the 37 games similar to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona down to the 11 that fit the “Xbox” category. Torment: Tides of Numenera, Wasteland 2 and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2009Dev Atlus

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Shin Megami Tensei: Persona is Torment: Tides of Numenera — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Wasteland 2 and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire follow close behind.

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The best games like Shin Megami Tensei: Persona on Xbox

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Torment: Tides of Numenera
Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting68Visuals68
Wasteland 2
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals68Combat52Setting48
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals68Progression36
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals68Progression29
#5Darkest Dungeon II
Darkest Dungeon II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeExplorationLoot
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 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone52Setting0
The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricFantasy
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, 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals67Setting0
Darkest Dungeon®
RPGCRPGTurn-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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone38Setting0
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricDark
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 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone61Visuals40Setting0
Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeIsometricDark
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 setting scifi

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

Released 12 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone61Visuals35Setting0
Chroma Squad
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricFantasyManagement
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 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals43Setting0Progression0
Gears Tactics
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricDark
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 combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

Released 11 years after Shin Megami Tensei: Persona.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals67Tone0

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