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More about this game →We filtered the 48 games similar to Visions of Mana down to the 20 that fit the “Magic” category. Final Fantasy XVI, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Visions of Mana.
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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Visions of Mana is Final Fantasy XVI — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth follow close behind.
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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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ Like Visions of Mana, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat
UNCOVER THE EPIC STORY PRECEDING #1 SELLER, AGAREST: GENERATIONS OF WAR Following hot on the heels of the number 1 top selling epic SRPG “Agarest: Generations Of War”, Ghostlight are proud to announce its prequel “Agarest: Generations Of War ZERO” bringing an enticing blend of in-depth strategy…
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: visuals.
It predates Visions of Mana by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ If you enjoyed Visions of Mana, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and combat magic
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, ranged combat and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat
Shining Force II (シャイニング・フォースII 古えの封印, Shainingu Fōsu Tsū: Inishie no Fūin, lit. "Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal"), is a tactical role-playing game for the Mega Drive/Genesis console developed by Sonic! Software Planning in 1993.
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: visuals.
It predates Visions of Mana by 31 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down.
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: visuals and progression.
It predates Visions of Mana by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ If you enjoyed Visions of Mana, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat
Loren The Amazon Princess is a fantasy epic combining intricate turn-based battles with a heroic tale of overcoming evil -- with a twist! In this tale, you play as a loyal servant of the hero rather than the hero herself.
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: visuals.
It predates Visions of Mana by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Like Visions of Mana, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, visual novel storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat
At the dawn of time, a terrible war raged between the forces of good and evil, ending in the destruction of the world of Agarest. After their victory, the Gods of Light unified the decaying bodies of the Gods of Darkness and created a new world.
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: visuals.
It predates Visions of Mana by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Shared with Visions of Mana: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: progression and visuals.
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