10 Melee games like Shining Force II that you should try

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We filtered the 39 games similar to Shining Force II down to the 10 that fit the “Melee” category. Final Fantasy XIII, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Agarest: Generations of War Zero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shining Force II.

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The best melee games like Shining Force II

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shining Force II. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Final Fantasy XIII

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeTacticalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 19KIGDB81· 9

Year 2009Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping ranged combat

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#2Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeMagicFantasy

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 adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

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#3Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicMeleeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 392MC50

Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping ranged combat

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#4Valkyria Chronicles

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalRangedMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 13KIGDB90· 8OC85· 20

Year 2008Dev Sega WOW · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping combat magic

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#5Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDark

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 turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping combat magic

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#6Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDark

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 turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

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#7Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeFantasyIsometric2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping combat magic

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#8Epic Battle Fantasy 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeFantasy2DIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping combat magic

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyHardcoreOpen World

Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145

Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping combat magic

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#10Final Fantasy XIII-2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11

Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, real-time strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

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