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We filtered the 41 games similar to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy down to the 27 that fit the “Melee” 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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The best melee games like Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy

27 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.

#1Recettear: An Item Shop's TaleClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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#3Ys: The Oath in Felghana

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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.

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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.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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.

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#6Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

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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.

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#7NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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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.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeHardcoreFantasyAnime2D

Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157

Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

NieR: Automata is an action RPG, a sequel to Nier and a spin-off to the Drakenguard series. The story is set in the middle of the war between humans and machines where you take on the role of an android warrior called 2B.

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

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

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#9Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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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.

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#10Valkyria Chronicles

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 13KIGDB90· 8OC85· 20

Year 2008Dev Sega WOW · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

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.

It predates Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#11Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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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.

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#12Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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.

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#14Fortune SummonersClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreAnimeFantasy2D

Steam👍 85%· 879

Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and precision platforming

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

Elemental Stones: stones imbued with the power of an Elemental Spirit, which grant the wielder of one the ability to control that element via 'magic'. In the country of Scotsholm, three centuries have passed since they were first created.

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 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15CrossCode

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreAnime2D

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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

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