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We filtered the 41 games similar to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy down to the 30 that fit the “Narrative” category. CrossCode, Kingdom Hearts III and Eternal Senia top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy.

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The best narrative games like Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy

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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.

#1CrossCodeClosest overall match

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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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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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.

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#3Eternal SeniaClosest on setting

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SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasy2D

Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44

Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

I believe that gaming should not be anything complicated or diffcult, but a relaxing and pleasure experience. Therefore, I designed this ARPG battle system which requires no attack button to play. The simplicity brings a fluent and interesting gaming experience.

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

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeCozy2DDark

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 87%· 248IGDB93· 1OC85· 16

Year 2017Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning... but only in their patients' heads. Due to the severity of the operation, the new life becomes the last thing the patients remember before drawing their last breath.

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

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#5NieR 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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SoloCozyNarrativeHistoricalMedieval

Steam👍 33%· 359

Year 2015Dev Quickfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

After weeks of being down on your luck in the big city, you've found your calling: farming! A real estate agency is selling a beautiful farm property down south, and amazingly, you have just enough in your savings to buy it outright! Risking it all, you decide to leave the city tonight in hopes of starting your farming dreams tomorrow!

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, 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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#7Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 6.9KIGDB85· 15OC84· 111

Year 2016Dev Nihon FalcomOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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

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#8NieR:Automata™Closest on combat

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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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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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#10Loren The Amazon PrincessClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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#11Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 50%· 29KIGDB84· 6OC81· 153

Year 2023Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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

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#12Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 84%· 4.4KIGDB72· 8OC72· 132

Year 2022Dev Team NINJA · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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

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#13Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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.

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#14Epic Battle Fantasy 5

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime2D

Steam👍 99%· 6.0KRAWG👍 85%· 20

Year 2020Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

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

Epic Battle Fantasy 5 is an over-the-top turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice (...and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting - if you're into any of those.

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

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#15Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14

Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep simulation 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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