32 Games with a fantasy setting like Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire that you should try

Games like Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire · Find similar →

Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Filter by:Fantasy×← Back to home

We filtered the 38 games similar to Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire down to the 32 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Octopath Traveler II, Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire.

iRank64/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

The best games with a fantasy setting like Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Octopath Traveler IIClosest overall match

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119

Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and visual isometric, while skipping setting cartoon

Where it drifts furthest from Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Setting67Tone57

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

#2Final FantasyClosest on tone

iRank93

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 95%· 8.2KIGDB88· 3

Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: skill tree progression, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire: visuals and progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting69Progression42

Details →

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#3Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeClosest on visuals

iRank86

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 8.9KIGDB84· 11OC88· 117

Year 2017Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Missing: combat magic.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100Setting68

Details →

Steam Epic PS

#4Agarest: Generations of War

iRank58

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 1.9KRAWG👍 51%· 41MC45IGDB55· 2

Year 2009Dev Aksys GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping open world exploration

At the dawn of time, a terrible war raged between the forces of good and evil, ending in the destruction of the world of Agarest. After their victory, the Gods of Light unified the decaying bodies of the Gods of Darkness and created a new world.

Where it drifts furthest from Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire: progression.

It predates Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting71Visuals63

Details →

Steam GOG Xbox

#5Agarest: Generations of War ZeroClosest on setting

iRank66

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and visual novel storytelling, while skipping open world exploration

UNCOVER THE EPIC STORY PRECEDING #1 SELLER, AGAREST: GENERATIONS OF WAR Following hot on the heels of the number 1 top selling epic SRPG “Agarest: Generations Of War”, Ghostlight are proud to announce its prequel “Agarest: Generations Of War ZERO” bringing an enticing blend of in-depth strategy…

It predates Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat96Tone81Setting72Visuals63

Details →

Steam GOG

#6Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

iRank93

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, crafting mechanics and skill tree progression, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire: progression and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Setting65Combat63

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 72%· 1.7KIGDB76· 27OC75· 112

Year 2016Dev Tokyo RPG Factory · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire: visuals.

It predates Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting68Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122

Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire: visuals and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Setting65Combat64

Details →

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Loren The Amazon Princess

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 82%· 612

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

Loren The Amazon Princess is a fantasy epic combining intricate turn-based battles with a heroic tale of overcoming evil -- with a twist! In this tale, you play as a loyal servant of the hero rather than the hero herself.

Where it drifts furthest from Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire: visuals.

It predates Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting72Tone62Visuals0

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 open world exploration

Wear the mask. Reveal your truth. Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona®5 Royal based in the universe of the award-winning series, Persona®! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting70Combat67

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 open world exploration

Persona 4 Golden is the jRPG and the remake of the Persona 4, released four years after the original. This is the fifth part of Persona series which is at the same time a sub-series to an even bigger franchise called Shin Megami Tensei. The remake is released exclusively for PS Vita handheld.

It predates Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting70Combat65

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

#12The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

iRank89

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 open world exploration

The coup d’état that threatened to shake the foundation of the Liberl Kingdom has now come to a close and Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday celebrations are in full swing throughout the streets of Grancel.

It predates Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat63Visuals63Setting62

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#13The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB82· 9OC79· 56

Year 2013Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping open world exploration

It predates Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone86Setting63Combat61

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#14Metaphor: ReFantazio

iRank92

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual 3d, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Game mode100Visuals75Setting72Tone71Combat68

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

#15The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

iRank89

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: open world exploration.

Modern society owes much to a mystical technology known as “orbal energy.

It predates Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting66Combat54

Details →

Steam GOG PS

Complete list of games with a fantasy setting like Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.