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The Secret of Varonis is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, combat tactical and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Grimm's Hollow, Hylics 2 and Hylics lead the list, with Grimm's Hollow reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Secret of Varonis special.

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The closest game to The Secret of Varonis is Grimm's Hollow — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Hylics 2 and Hylics follow close behind.

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42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Grimm's Hollow
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalPixel Art2DNarrative
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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fantasy world

Hylics 2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTactical2DPixel ArtExploration
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 fantasy world

Hylics
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyPixel Art2DTop-Down
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, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting mythology

FINAL FANTASY IX
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeOpen 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, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping setting mythology

Volcano Princess
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyCozyNarrative
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 turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting mythology

Epic Battle Fantasy 5
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasy2DNarrative
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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting mythology

Felvidek
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasy2DPixel ArtTop-Down
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, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping setting mythology

Persona 5 Royal
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeAnime
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 strong narrative focus, while skipping setting mythology

Persona 4 Golden
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeAnime
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 strong narrative focus, while skipping setting mythology

Octopath Traveler
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyPixel Art2D
Steam👍 86%· 17KIGDB85· 9OC84· 122
Year 2018Dev Square Enix Business Division 11 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping setting mythology

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasy2DMelee
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 turn-based strategy

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

Metaphor: ReFantazio
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeDark
Steam👍 90%· 41KIGDB94· 7OC93· 172
Year 2024Dev Studio Zero · AtlusOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting mythology

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeAnime
Steam👍 94%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 144MC85OC87· 10
Year 2006Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping setting mythology

Persona 4 Golden
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyNarrativeAnime
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 turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting mythology

Battle Chasers: Nightwar
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalFantasy2DNarrative
Steam👍 87%· 7.3KIGDB78· 11OC80· 105
Year 2017Dev Airship Syndicate · THQ NordicOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping setting mythology

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Secret of Varonis?
The closest game to The Secret of Varonis is Grimm's Hollow, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 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 The Secret of Varonis?
The three closest games to The Secret of Varonis are: 1. Grimm's Hollow (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Hylics 2 (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Hylics (98/100, 9 shared attributes). All share The Secret of Varonis's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Hylics 2 similar to The Secret of Varonis?
Yes, very much so — Hylics 2 scores 100/100 similarity to The Secret of Varonis. They share 7 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 The Secret of Varonis?
The best RPG games similar to The Secret of Varonis are Grimm's Hollow, Hylics 2, Hylics and FINAL FANTASY IX. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Secret of Varonis attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to The Secret of Varonis calculated?
We compare The Secret of Varonis against every game in our catalog using 10 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 The Secret of Varonis experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.