25 Games with a anime setting like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II down to the 25 that fit the “Anime” category. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II.

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The best games with a anime setting like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SCClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeThird 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: visual isometric, while skipping combat magic

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.

Same studio: Nihon Falcom.

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#2The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold SteelClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-FiThird 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, while skipping combat magic

Same studio: Nihon Falcom.

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#3The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

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SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 1.1KRAWG👍 74%· 23IGDB83· 2OC83· 57

Year 2020Dev Nihon Falcom · NIS AmericaPlaytime ~66hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

This game is part of the GOG Games Festival! Discover new releases, hot gaming deals, latest demos to try and a whole line-up of exciting upcoming titles that you can wishlist. Following the events of Trails from Zero, the Special Support Section find themselves with new members and new duties.

Same studio: Nihon Falcom.

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#4Final Fantasy XIII-2

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SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11

Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II.

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#5Epic Battle Fantasy 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalFantasySci-FiAnime

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old classics like Final Fantasy and Golden Sun. You will battle through waves of adorable enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world.

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II: tone and visuals.

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#6Agarest: Generations of WarClosest overall match

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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 setting scifi

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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II.

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#7Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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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 setting scifi

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…

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

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: exploration and discovery, skill tree progression and visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II: visuals.

Released 7 years after The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II.

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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 setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II.

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#10Loren The Amazon Princess

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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 setting scifi

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 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II: visuals.

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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 combat magic

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.

Released 6 years after The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II.

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#12Octopath Traveler II

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

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 open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II: visuals.

Released 9 years after The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II.

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#13Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 8.9KIGDB84· 11OC88· 117

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

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping combat magic

Released 3 years after The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II.

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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 combat magic

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.

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#15Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird 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 open world exploration, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II: visuals.

Released 5 years after The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II.

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