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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 40 games similar to Valkyria Chronicles 4 down to the 12 that fit the “PlayStation” category. The Banner Saga 3, Chroma Squad and Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Valkyria Chronicles 4.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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Year 2018Dev Media.Vision

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Valkyria Chronicles 4 is The Banner Saga 3 — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Chroma Squad and Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) follow close behind.

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The best games like Valkyria Chronicles 4 on PlayStation

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Valkyria Chronicles 4. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1The Banner Saga 3
The Banner Saga 3
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalIsometric
Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70
Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and setting medieval, while skipping visual third person

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting81Visuals71
Chroma Squad
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricManagement
Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29
Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, resource management and visual pixel, while skipping historical setting

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

Where it drifts furthest from Valkyria Chronicles 4: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting58Visuals44
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34
Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

Where it drifts furthest from Valkyria Chronicles 4: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting58Visuals41
#4Xenogears
Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Valkyria Chronicles 4: setting.

It predates Valkyria Chronicles 4 by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting35
Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB85· 4OC81· 25
Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Valkyria Chronicles 4: setting.

It predates Valkyria Chronicles 4 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting34
#6Darkest Dungeon II
Darkest Dungeon II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalDark
Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78
Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Valkyria Chronicles 4: visuals.

Released 5 years after Valkyria Chronicles 4.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting82Visuals0
Darkest Dungeon®
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalDark
Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80
Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

Where it drifts furthest from Valkyria Chronicles 4: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting68Visuals0
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals72Setting60
Persona 5
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonNarrative
IGDB94· 21OC94· 138
Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and crafting mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals62Setting58
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals72Setting50
Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Valkyria Chronicles 4: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals72Setting44
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonDark
Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Valkyria Chronicles 4: setting.

It predates Valkyria Chronicles 4 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals62Setting34

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