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We filtered the 41 games similar to Valkyria Chronicles down to the 10 that fit the “Melee” category. Shining Force II, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition and Yakuza: Like a Dragon top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Valkyria Chronicles.

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The best melee games like Valkyria Chronicles

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Valkyria Chronicles. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Shining Force II

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeRangedTacticalFantasy

Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

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#2Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

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#3Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154

Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

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#4Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161

Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

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#5Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 392MC50

Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 19KIGDB81· 9

Year 2009Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, linear, story-driven structure and combat magic, while skipping roguelike runs

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#7Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204

Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

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#8Epic Battle Fantasy 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalMeleeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping roguelike runs

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#9Final Fantasy XIII-2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11

Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, real-time strategy and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145

Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

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