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Trials of Mana is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya, Tales of Arise and Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom lead the list, with Touhou Mystia's Izakaya reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Trials of Mana special.

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Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV

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The closest game to Trials of Mana is Touhou Mystia's Izakaya — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Tales of Arise and Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom follow close behind.

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50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasyMagicCasual
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 setting anime

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasyThird PersonMelee
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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasyThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14
Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

Ys: The Oath in Felghana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyAnimeThird PersonMelee
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 punishing difficulty, melee combat and combat magic

Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasyThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131
Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and melee combat

Ys Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyAnimeThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64
Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonMagicNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 9.8KIGDB88· 19OC85· 125
Year 2017Dev Virtuos · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

Fortune Summoners
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasyMeleeCozy
Steam👍 85%· 879
Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual third person

Kingdom Hearts III
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonMeleeMagic
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 strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping setting anime

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasyMagicRanged
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 action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

Eternal Senia
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasyMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44
Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloAnimeThird PersonMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 93%· 8.1KIGDB82· 18OC84· 131
Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

Final Fantasy XVI
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonMeleeMagic
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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping setting anime

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonMeleeTactical
Steam👍 76%· 31KIGDB89· 8OC92· 190
Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · Switch · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping setting anime

Yakuza 5 Remastered
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloAnimeThird PersonMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 7.2KOC82· 12
Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

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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 Touhou Mystia's Izakaya, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and single-player focus. 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. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Tales of Arise (100/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (100/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Trials of Mana's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Tales of Arise similar to Trials of Mana?
Yes, very much so — Tales of Arise scores 100/100 similarity to Trials of Mana. They share 8 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 Trials of Mana?
The best RPG games similar to Trials of Mana are Touhou Mystia's Izakaya, Tales of Arise, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom and Ys: The Oath in Felghana. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Trials of Mana attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Trials of Mana calculated?
We compare Trials of Mana against every game in our catalog using 8 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.