92
iRank89
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeCozyFantasyThird Person3D
Steam👍 91%· 2.5KIGDB90· 10OC84· 151
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · The Walt Disney CompanyOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Visions of Mana. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.
92
iRank84
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting62Tone42
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D
Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128
Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
89
iRank87
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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: open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: progression.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting58Visuals53Tone51
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person3D
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB75· 11OC72· 76
Year 2015Dev HexaDrive · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: progression.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Visions of Mana.
It predates Visions of Mana by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat71Tone50
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasyThird Person
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: deep simulation, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping combat tactical
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: progression and combat.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals52Combat30
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
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 action RPG combat
≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: progression and tone.
Genre100Game mode100Combat66Setting64Visuals52Tone43
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person3D
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, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: combat.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone52Combat41
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 48KIGDB78· 21OC80· 104
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: tone and setting.
It predates Visions of Mana by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode85Combat67Progression65Visuals53Setting35
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyAnimeThird Person
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, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
When redheaded thrill-seeker Adol Christin and his eternal blue-haired companion Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi's homeland of Felghana after an eight-year absence, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed dramatically.
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: tone and progression.
It predates Visions of Mana by 19 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat70Visuals46Tone0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyAnimeThird Person
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 multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping combat tactical
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: game mode and combat.
It predates Visions of Mana by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals52Combat38Game mode36
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 79%· 4.7KIGDB70· 13OC60· 11
Year 2013Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: combat.
It predates Visions of Mana by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting82Visuals53Progression52Tone51
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person
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 action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
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 Visions of Mana: progression and combat.
Genre100Game mode100Setting63Tone44Visuals40Combat35
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Visions of Mana?
- The closest game to Visions of Mana is Kingdom Hearts III, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Visions of Mana?
- The three closest games to Visions of Mana are: 1. Kingdom Hearts III (92/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Final Fantasy XVI (92/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion (91/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Visions of Mana's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 15 dimensions.
- Is Final Fantasy XVI similar to Visions of Mana?
- Yes, very much so — Final Fantasy XVI scores 92/100 similarity to Visions of Mana. They share 12 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 Visions of Mana?
- The best RPG games similar to Visions of Mana are Kingdom Hearts III, Final Fantasy XVI, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion and Tales of Arise. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Visions of Mana attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
- How is similarity to Visions of Mana calculated?
- We compare Visions of Mana against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Visions of Mana experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.