12 Narrative games like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World down to the 12 that fit the “Narrative” category. Trine Enchanted Edition, Songs for a Hero and Final Fight 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.

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The best narrative games like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Trine Enchanted Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, expect deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeCasualFantasy2D

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping open world exploration

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#3Final Fight 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opNarrative2D

Year 1995Dev Capcom

✓ Like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping open world exploration

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#5Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineNarrative

Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping open world exploration

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#7South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping offline

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#8Islets

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping offline

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCasualFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, expect deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping open world exploration

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#10BloodRayne (Legacy)

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping open world exploration

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#11Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 62OC75· 60

Year 2023Dev Owlcat GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping open world exploration

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#12Katana ZERO

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping open world exploration

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