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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Hylics 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio and Grimm's Hollow lead the list, with Hylics 2 reaching a 99/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance special.

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The closest game to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is Hylics 2 — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Metaphor: ReFantazio and Grimm's Hollow follow close behind.

#1Hylics 299 #2Metaphor: ReFantazio97 #3Grimm's Hollow94 #4Lisa: The Painful95 #5Persona 5 Royal95

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41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

99

Hylics 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalExplorationLoot2D

Steam👍 97%· 3.4K

Year 2020Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, loot and gear systems and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

#2Metaphor: ReFantazio

97

Metaphor: ReFantazio

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkAnimeFantasyThird Person3D

Steam👍 90%· 41KIGDB94· 7OC93· 172

Year 2024Dev Studio Zero · AtlusOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping punishing difficulty

#3Grimm's Hollow

94

Grimm's Hollow

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 14K

Year 2019Dev ghosthunterPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#4Lisa: The Painful

95

Lisa: The Painful

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 95%· 15K

Year 2014Dev DingalingOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and horror setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

#5Persona 5 Royal

95

Persona 5 Royal

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169

Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam PS Nintendo

#6Persona 4 Golden

95

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 85KIGDB90· 1OC88· 89

Year 2020Dev Atlus · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#7Persona 4 Golden

95

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 85KRAWG👍 88%· 608MC89IGDB90· 1OC88· 89

Year 2012Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

94

Felvidek

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 98%· 5.6KRAWG👍 92%· 24

Year 2024Dev Jozef PavelkaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Volcano Princess

93

Volcano Princess

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 98%· 48K

Year 2023Dev 养蛋人工作室 Egg Hatcher · Gamera GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

95

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 144MC85OC87· 10

Year 2006Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

#11Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

94

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHardcoreDarkFantasyPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person3D

Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204

Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and combat magic, while skipping setting anime

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Epic Battle Fantasy 5

93

Epic Battle Fantasy 5

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 99%· 6.0KRAWG👍 85%· 20

Year 2020Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, visual 2d and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#13Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

94

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161

Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and melee combat, while skipping punishing difficulty

#14The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

94

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#15Yakuza: Like a Dragon

94

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154

Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?: The closest game to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is Hylics 2, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?: The three closest games to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance are: 1. Hylics 2 (99/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Metaphor: ReFantazio (97/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Grimm's Hollow (94/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Metaphor: ReFantazio similar to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?: Yes, very much so — Metaphor: ReFantazio scores 97/100 similarity to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?: The best RPG games similar to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance are Hylics 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Grimm's Hollow and Lisa: The Painful. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance calculated?: We compare Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance against every game in our catalog using 15 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 V: Vengeance experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.