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We filtered the 41 games similar to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy down to the 16 that fit the “Magic” category. Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale, Shining Force II and Ys: The Oath in Felghana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

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Year 2023Dev GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale — scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. Shining Force II and Ys: The Oath in Felghana follow close behind.

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The best magic games like Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMagicRangedMeleeCozyAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 96%· 7.5KRAWG👍 75%· 83MC82IGDB76· 1
Year 2010Dev EasyGameStation · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, action RPG combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and tone.

It predates Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone46Visuals0
Shining Force II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasy2D
Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32
Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Shining Force II (シャイニング・フォースII 古えの封印, Shainingu Fōsu Tsū: Inishie no Fūin, lit. "Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal"), is a tactical role-playing game for the Mega Drive/Genesis console developed by Sonic! Software Planning in 1993.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: setting.

It predates Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Combat90Genre75Visuals54Setting44
#3Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyAnime
Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2
Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping roguelike runs

When redheaded thrill-seeker Adol Christin and his eternal blue-haired companion Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi's homeland of Felghana after an eight-year absence, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed dramatically.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

It predates Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat64Tone56Visuals0
Kingdom Hearts III
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeCozyFantasy
Steam👍 91%· 2.5KIGDB90· 10OC84· 151
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · The Walt Disney CompanyOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

Genre100Game mode100Tone67Combat63Setting44Visuals0
Final Fantasy XVI
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 79%· 31KIGDB92· 9OC87· 205
Year 2023Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit III · Square EnixOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

Genre100Game mode100Combat57Setting48Tone30Visuals0
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128
Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

Genre100Game mode100Combat52Tone30Setting30Visuals0
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeHardcoreAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 88%· 28KIGDB82· 12OC83· 135
Year 2021Dev Toylogic · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

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

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: world and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Setting68Combat60World0
Agarest: Generations of War Zero
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 74%· 392MC50
Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Like Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping roguelike runs

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…

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

It predates Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Tone62Combat43Visuals0
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204
Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone of that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are erased. Tomorrow she’ll wake and paint “33.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and setting.

Game mode100Genre75Tone70Combat45Setting36Visuals0
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB75· 11OC72· 76
Year 2015Dev HexaDrive · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, linear, story-driven structure and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: world and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

It predates Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat65Tone31World0
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: world and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat62Tone31World0
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasy2D
Steam👍 99%· 32K
Year 2021Dev 二色幽紫蝶Playtime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

Mystia! About the Game I, Mystia Lorelei, has a dream To become a BBQ-Star Working tirelessly day and night, the BBQ shop finally starting to gain attraction among the residents of Gensokyo …Until… that “guest” brake in from the front door.

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: tone and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting78Visuals39Combat38Tone25
#13Loren The Amazon Princess
Loren The Amazon Princess
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime2D
Steam👍 82%· 612
Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

It predates Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre75Tone72Combat28
Final Fantasy
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime2D
Steam👍 95%· 8.2KIGDB88· 3
Year 2021Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Shared with Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: tone and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals45Combat35Tone31
I Am Setsuna
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime
Steam👍 72%· 1.7KIGDB76· 27OC75· 112
Year 2016Dev Tokyo RPG Factory · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Shared with Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: visuals and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Tone32Combat30Visuals0

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