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Social Justice Warriors is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, vibe casual and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Hylics 2, Grimm's Hollow and Volcano Princess lead the list, with Hylics 2 reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Social Justice Warriors special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

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Year 2014Dev Nonadecimal Creative

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The closest game to Social Justice Warriors is Hylics 2 — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Grimm's Hollow and Volcano Princess follow close behind.

#1Hylics 2100 #2Grimm's Hollow98 #3Volcano Princess94 #4Epic Battle Fantasy 595 #5Evoland97

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40 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

100

Hylics 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTactical2DExplorationLoot

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 adventure storytelling, precision platforming and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

#2Grimm's Hollow

98

Grimm's Hollow

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 99%· 14K

Year 2019Dev ghosthunterPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, visual pixel and free to play, while skipping deep simulation

#3Volcano Princess

94

Volcano Princess

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalCozyNarrativeFantasy

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 deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, setting anime and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

#4Epic Battle Fantasy 5

95

Epic Battle Fantasy 5

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyFantasy2D

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 turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

97

Evoland

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasy2DLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 83%· 5.9KIGDB80· 2

Year 2013Dev Shiro GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep simulation

Steam GOG itch.io

#6Octopath Traveler II

95

Octopath Traveler II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyCasualFantasy

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: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

94

OMORI

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

TacticalNarrativeHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 97%· 87KRAWG👍 86%· 170OC86· 11

Year 2020Dev OMOCAT · PlayismPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

93

Hylics

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 98%· 8.6KRAWG👍 94%· 34

Year 2015Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

92

Felvidek

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHorror2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, linear, story-driven structure and setting medieval, while skipping deep simulation

#10Lisa: The Painful

92

Lisa: The Painful

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 15K

Year 2014Dev DingalingOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

#11The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

94

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyFantasy

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 adventure storytelling, setting anime and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

#12Shining Force II

92

Shining Force II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalFantasy2DMagic

Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn 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 combat magic, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

#13FINAL FANTASY IX

93

FINAL FANTASY IX

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 95%· 14KRAWG👍 87%· 575MC84OC81· 32

Year 2000Dev Square Enix · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

#14Persona 5 Royal

92

Persona 5 Royal

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

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: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Steam PS Nintendo

#15Persona 4 Golden

92

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

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 turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Social Justice Warriors?: The closest game to Social Justice Warriors is Hylics 2, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 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 Social Justice Warriors?: The three closest games to Social Justice Warriors are: 1. Hylics 2 (100/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Grimm's Hollow (98/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Volcano Princess (94/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Social Justice Warriors's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Grimm's Hollow similar to Social Justice Warriors?: Yes, very much so — Grimm's Hollow scores 98/100 similarity to Social Justice Warriors. They share 8 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 Social Justice Warriors?: The best RPG games similar to Social Justice Warriors are Hylics 2, Grimm's Hollow, Volcano Princess and Epic Battle Fantasy 5. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Social Justice Warriors attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Social Justice Warriors calculated?: We compare Social Justice Warriors against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Social Justice Warriors experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.