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Trials of Mana is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. SpellForce: The Order of Dawn, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition and Divine Divinity lead the list, with SpellForce: The Order of Dawn reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Trials of Mana special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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Year 1995Dev Square

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The closest game to Trials of Mana is SpellForce: The Order of Dawn — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition and Divine Divinity follow close behind.

#1SpellForce: The Order of Dawn95 #2Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition92 #3Divine Divinity93 #4Golden Sun92 #5Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura92

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Games like Trials of Mana

55 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1SpellForce: The Order of Dawn

95

SpellForce: The Order of Dawn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasyIsometric

IGDB83· 1

Year 2003Dev Phenomic Game Development · JoWooD Productions SoftwareOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

92

Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 11K

Year 2013Dev Overhaul Games · BeamdogOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical

#3Divine Divinity

93

Divine Divinity

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB83· 1

Year 2002Dev Larian Studios · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping strong narrative focus

92

Golden Sun

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Camelot Software Planning · Nintendo

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#5Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

92

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 1.9K

Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat

#6Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

92

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev BioWare Edmonton · MacPlayOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Age of Wonders III

94

Age of Wonders III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 13KIGDB80· 5OC82· 21

Year 2014Dev Triumph StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

91

Diablo IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

MC88IGDB90· 6OC88· 174

Year 2023Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~60h

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Dungeon Siege II

93

Dungeon Siege II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 2.8KRAWG👍 76%· 191MC80IGDB83· 4

Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

#10Golden Sun: The Lost Age

92

Golden Sun: The Lost Age

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Camelot Software Planning · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

93

Magicka 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB61· 6OC69· 36

Year 2015Dev Pieces Interactive · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, online features and offline, while skipping skill tree progression

#12Divinity: Original Sin

89

Divinity: Original Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB87· 9OC85· 47

Year 2014Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping skill tree progression

#13Minecraft Dungeons

91

Minecraft Dungeons

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB74· 12OC74· 121

Year 2020Dev Mojang Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

89

Diablo II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric

IGDB90· 2

Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

91

Diablo III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasySkill TreeIsometric

IGDB83· 15

Year 2012Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Trials of Mana?: The closest game to Trials of Mana is SpellForce: The Order of Dawn, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Trials of Mana?: The three closest games to Trials of Mana are: 1. SpellForce: The Order of Dawn (95/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition (92/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Divine Divinity (93/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Trials of Mana's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition similar to Trials of Mana?: Yes, very much so — Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition scores 92/100 similarity to Trials of Mana. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Trials of Mana?: The best RPG games similar to Trials of Mana are SpellForce: The Order of Dawn, Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition, Divine Divinity and Golden Sun. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Trials of Mana attributes like deep RPG systems, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Trials of Mana calculated?: We compare Trials of Mana against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Trials of Mana experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.