What is the best game similar to Tales of Symphonia?

The closest game to Tales of Symphonia is LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes, scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, puzzle design and offline. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Tales of Symphonia?

The three closest games to Tales of Symphonia are: 1. LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes (83/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Overlord II (78/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. LEGO The Hobbit (74/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Tales of Symphonia's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 9 dimensions.

Is Overlord II similar to Tales of Symphonia?

Yes, very much so — Overlord II scores 78/100 similarity to Tales of Symphonia. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Tales of Symphonia?

The best RPG games similar to Tales of Symphonia are LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes, Overlord II, LEGO The Hobbit and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Tales of Symphonia attributes like deep RPG systems, puzzle design and offline.

How is similarity to Tales of Symphonia calculated?

We compare Tales of Symphonia 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 Tales of Symphonia experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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

Tales of Symphonia is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world in quite the same way. We compared Tales of Symphonia against over 6,700 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes, Overlord II and LEGO The Hobbit lead the list, with LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes reaching a 83/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Tales of Symphonia special.

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Top games similar to Tales of Symphonia

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tales of Symphonia. 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.

#1LEGO® Marvel™ Super HeroesClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 30KRAWG👍 78%· 677MC78IGDB85· 19OC82· 44

Year 2013Dev Feral InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, puzzle design and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is an action-adventure video game set in Marvel universe where players have to play with Marvel characters as Lego heroes.

Released 10 years after Tales of Symphonia.

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#2Overlord IIClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4

Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, puzzle design and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and real-time strategy, while skipping offline

Released 6 years after Tales of Symphonia.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode77Combat75

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 10KIGDB72· 11OC71· 48

Year 2014Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: combat.

Released 11 years after Tales of Symphonia.

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#4LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 9.9KIGDB74· 13OC73· 91

Year 2017Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, puzzle design and fantasy world

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

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: combat.

Released 14 years after Tales of Symphonia.

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#5LEGO Marvel's Avengers

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 8.7KIGDB68· 17OC70· 73

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and fantasy world

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

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: combat.

Released 13 years after Tales of Symphonia.

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#6LEGO® The Incredibles

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 2.5KRAWG👍 62%· 74MC69IGDB72· 7OC68· 59

Year 2018Dev TT Fusion · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and offline

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping combat magic

Experience the thrilling adventures of the Parr family as they conquer crime and family life through both Disney-Pixar films The Incredibles and Incredibles 2, in a LEGO® world full of fun and humor.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: combat.

Released 15 years after Tales of Symphonia.

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Steam Xbox PS

#7Genshin ImpactClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person

IGDB83· 7OC81· 42

Year 2020Dev HoYoverseOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

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

Released 17 years after Tales of Symphonia.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode77

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 77%· 638MC81IGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, puzzle design and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and real-time strategy, while skipping offline

The hero of the game is Overlord, a great warrior, resurrected by predatory creatures - minions, to defeat the seven rulers of the seven provinces and capture their lands with all that is there. Overlord had a predecessor, who owned all the lands, but their present rulers defeated and killed him.

Released 4 years after Tales of Symphonia.

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Steam Xbox

#9The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person

IGDB60· 3

Year 2009Dev Artificial Mind & Movement · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Released 6 years after Tales of Symphonia.

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#10Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person

IGDB86· 5

Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping puzzle design

Released 6 years after Tales of Symphonia.

Genre100Setting100Game mode77Visuals62Combat58

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person

IGDB88· 7

Year 2009Dev FromSoftware · AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Released 6 years after Tales of Symphonia.

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#12Monster Hunter Generations

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird Person

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and crafting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Released 12 years after Tales of Symphonia.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode77

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4

Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and third-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

The game takes place a few days after the events of the first part of Orcs must die!. The Sorceress is trying to escape from the crowd. And suddenly, mysteriously, a massive split opens up next to her.

Released 9 years after Tales of Symphonia.

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Steam

#14Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird Person

IGDB80· 9OC79· 115

Year 2020Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and offline

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, ranged combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Symphonia: combat.

Released 17 years after Tales of Symphonia.

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Nintendo

#15The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person

IGDB75· 2

Year 2003Dev EA Redwood Shores · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

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Complete list of Tales of Symphonia alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Tales of Symphonia, 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.

Nioh

RPG · Action RPG

Hogwarts Legacy

RPG · Action RPG

Fable II

RPG · Adventure

Dragon's Dogma II

RPG · Action RPG

Two Worlds II HD

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO Batman Trilogy

RPG · Action RPG

Honkai Impact 3rd

RPG · Action RPG

Fable III

RPG · Action RPG

Astral Chain

RPG · Action RPG

Bayonetta 2

RPG · Action RPG

Dauntless

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO City Undercover

RPG · Action RPG

Final Fantasy III

RPG · Adventure

Watchmen: The End is Nigh

RPG · Action RPG

Dante's Inferno

RPG · Action RPG

Fire Emblem Awakening

RPG · Roguelike

Mass Effect: Andromeda

RPG · Shooter

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

RPG

Once Human

RPG · Adventure

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

RPG · Adventure

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

RPG · Action RPG

God of War: Ascension

RPG · Action RPG

Transformers: The Game

RPG · Action RPG

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

RPG · Action RPG

Heavenly Sword

RPG · Action RPG

The First Descendant

RPG · Adventure

Devil May Cry

RPG · Action RPG

Lollipop Chainsaw

RPG · Action RPG

Anthem

RPG · Shooter

Vagrant Story

RPG · Adventure

Final Fantasy Adventure

RPG · Adventure

Dark Cloud

RPG · Simulation

Sonic and the Black Knight

RPG · Action RPG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Tales of Symphonia?: The closest game to Tales of Symphonia is LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes, scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, puzzle design and offline. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Tales of Symphonia?: The three closest games to Tales of Symphonia are: 1. LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes (83/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Overlord II (78/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. LEGO The Hobbit (74/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Tales of Symphonia's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Overlord II similar to Tales of Symphonia?: Yes, very much so — Overlord II scores 78/100 similarity to Tales of Symphonia. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Tales of Symphonia?: The best RPG games similar to Tales of Symphonia are LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes, Overlord II, LEGO The Hobbit and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Tales of Symphonia attributes like deep RPG systems, puzzle design and offline.
How is similarity to Tales of Symphonia calculated?: We compare Tales of Symphonia 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 Tales of Symphonia experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.