RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonNarrative
IGDB94· 21OC94· 138
Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
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The best games like Shin Megami Tensei V on PlayStation
12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shin Megami Tensei V. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonNarrative
IGDB85· 4OC81· 25
Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: setting.
It predates Shin Megami Tensei V by 24 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals62Setting36
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeOpen World
Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting65Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
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 adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, resource management and visual pixel, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
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 V: visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting63Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeOpen 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, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting54Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeSci-Fi
Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: visuals and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting47Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyDarkNarrative
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 adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: visuals and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting41Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyDarkNarrative
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 adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
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 V: visuals and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting32Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeDark
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 adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
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 V: visuals and setting.
It predates Shin Megami Tensei V by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting26Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyPost-ApocalypticThird Person
IGDB90· 1
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 combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates Shin Megami Tensei V by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting79Visuals62
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonDark
Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: setting.
Same studio: Atlus.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting36
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeHistorical
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 combat tactical
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei V: visuals and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting36Visuals0