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We filtered the 38 games similar to Shin Megami Tensei V down to the 32 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Xenogears, Persona 5 and Paper Mario: The Origami King top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin Megami Tensei V.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Shin Megami Tensei V

32 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.

#1XenogearsClosest on genre

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SoloTacticalFantasyPost-ApocalypticThird Person

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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 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.

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#2Persona 5Closest overall match

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SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonNarrative

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and crafting mechanics, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Same studio: Atlus.

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#3Paper Mario: The Origami King

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SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonOpen World

IGDB81· 11OC78· 137

Year 2020Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#4Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonIsometric

IGDB93· 9OC89· 122

Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonBase Building

IGDB85· 11OC85· 48

Year 2013Dev Silicon Studio · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, base building and visual isometric, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

It predates Shin Megami Tensei V by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonIsometric

IGDB86· 5OC81· 135

Year 2023Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#7Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

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SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonIsometric

IGDB81· 9OC84· 91

Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and visual isometric, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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#9King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

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SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 80%· 2.0KRAWG👍 69%· 113MC74

Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is the next chapter in the cult RPG/adventure saga.

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

It predates Shin Megami Tensei V by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Loop Hero

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SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeDark

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

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SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

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Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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

It predates Shin Megami Tensei V by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 6OC84· 112

Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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#15Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 77%· 285RAWG👍 35%· 22

Year 1990Dev Sir-Tech · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, loot and gear systems and visual first person, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

FULL-COLOR ANIMATED graphics DIGITIZED sound (NO add-on cards required) HARD DISK supported 11 Races, 14 Professions (with rankings!

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

It predates Shin Megami Tensei V by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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