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Visions of Mana is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Trials of Mana, Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy XVI lead the list, with Trials of Mana reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Visions of Mana special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

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Year 2024Dev Ouka Studio

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The closest game to Visions of Mana is Trials of Mana — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy XVI follow close behind.

#1Trials of Mana100 #2Kingdom Hearts III94 #3Final Fantasy XVI94 #4Finding Paradise92 #5Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion93

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Games like Visions of Mana

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Trials of Mana

100

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97

Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

#2Kingdom Hearts III

94

Kingdom Hearts III

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeCozyFantasyThird Person3D

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KIGDB90· 10OC84· 151

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · The Walt Disney CompanyOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: combat tactical.

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Final Fantasy XVI

94

Final Fantasy XVI

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Finding Paradise

92

Finding Paradise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeCozyDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 87%· 248IGDB93· 1OC85· 16

Year 2017Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

#5Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

93

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D

Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128

Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#6Tales of Arise

92

Tales of Arise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

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 open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#7Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

93

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

91

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeCozyAnimeFantasySkill Tree

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, ranged combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Eternal Senia

91

Eternal Senia

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasy

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 visual isometric, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Word Game: Episode 0

87

Word Game: Episode 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMagicNarrativeDarkLinear

Steam👍 99%· 4.6K

Year 2021Dev Team9Playtime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

#11Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

90

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasyThird Person

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, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping combat tactical

#12Persona 5 Strikers

90

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

Steam PS Nintendo

#13Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

85

Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasy

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

#14NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

88

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#15Take me, Vitaly

90

Take me, Vitaly

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonCasual

Steam👍 78%· 86

Year 2014Dev Aldorlea GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, racing gameplay and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

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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 Trials of Mana, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 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. Trials of Mana (100/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Kingdom Hearts III (94/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Final Fantasy XVI (94/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Visions of Mana's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Kingdom Hearts III similar to Visions of Mana?: Yes, very much so — Kingdom Hearts III scores 94/100 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 Trials of Mana, Kingdom Hearts III, Final Fantasy XVI and Finding Paradise. 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.