iRankGames
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time

52 Games like Star Ocean: Till the End of Time that you should try

Games like Star Ocean: Till the End of Time · Find similar →

More about this game →

Star Ocean: Till the End of Time is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ninja Gaiden, Stellar Blade and God of War lead the list, with Ninja Gaiden reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Star Ocean: Till the End of Time special.

iRank82/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
Tags
NarrativeSolo
Year 2003Dev tri-Ace
Stores

Quick answer

The closest game to Star Ocean: Till the End of Time is Ninja Gaiden — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Stellar Blade and God of War follow close behind.

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

Games like Star Ocean: Till the End of Time

52 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedThird PersonMagic
IGDB93· 2
Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping strong narrative focus

Stellar Blade
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiThird PersonPost-ApocalypticLoot
Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168
Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, post-apocalyptic world and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

God of War
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonFantasyHistorical
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Oni
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiCyberpunkThird PersonPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB70· 1
Year 2001Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Heavenly Sword
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeThird PersonFantasy
IGDB88· 4
Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat

Hi-Fi RUSH
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeCyberpunkThird PersonAnime
Steam👍 97%· 35KRAWG👍 87%· 359OC89· 139
Year 2023Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping strong narrative focus

Mass Effect
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 17KIGDB89· 4
Year 2007Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping ranged combat

The Pathless
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 2.1KIGDB81· 9OC78· 87
Year 2020Dev Giant Squid · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Infamous 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

NINJA GAIDEN 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 9.0KRAWG👍 84%· 31IGDB77· 4OC82· 146
Year 2025Dev Platinum Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Darksiders II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeThird PersonOpen WorldFantasy
IGDB86· 16
Year 2012Dev Vigil Games · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat

Bayonetta
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonFantasy
IGDB91· 15OC85· 51
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual third person

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

X-Men Origins: Wolverine
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiThird PersonLootSkill Tree
IGDB72
Year 2009Dev Amaze Entertainment · Activision

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

Transformers: Devastation
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonLoot
Steam👍 94%· 1.2KIGDB75· 14OC77· 82
Year 2015Dev PlatinumGames · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

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

Bayonetta 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonFantasy
IGDB90· 4OC85· 142
Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Games like Star Ocean: Till the End of Time

Rankings in the same genre

Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Star Ocean: Till the End of Time?
The closest game to Star Ocean: Till the End of Time is Ninja Gaiden, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Star Ocean: Till the End of Time?
The three closest games to Star Ocean: Till the End of Time are: 1. Ninja Gaiden (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Stellar Blade (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. God of War (94/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Star Ocean: Till the End of Time's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Stellar Blade similar to Star Ocean: Till the End of Time?
Yes, very much so — Stellar Blade scores 97/100 similarity to Star Ocean: Till the End of Time. They share 5 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Star Ocean: Till the End of Time?
The best RPG games similar to Star Ocean: Till the End of Time are Ninja Gaiden, Stellar Blade, God of War and Oni. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Star Ocean: Till the End of Time attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Star Ocean: Till the End of Time calculated?
We compare Star Ocean: Till the End of Time against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Star Ocean: Till the End of Time experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.