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iRank87
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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We filtered the 48 games similar to Visions of Mana down to the 39 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Tales of Arise, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD and Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Visions of Mana.
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The best games with a fantasy setting like Visions of Mana
39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
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.
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iRank68
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
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iRank85
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
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
SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
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
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
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.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone75Combat56Progression26
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
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeCozyAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 85%· 879
Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus
Elemental Stones: stones imbued with the power of an Elemental Spirit, which grant the wielder of one the ability to control that element via 'magic'. In the country of Scotsholm, three centuries have passed since they were first created.
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: progression and visuals.
It predates Visions of Mana by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone59Combat38Progression0
74
iRank66
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 392MC50
Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS
✓ 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.
Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Genre75Visuals39
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeSkill TreeThird Person3D
Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223
Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat
≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: game mode and combat.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Progression85Tone44Combat43
72
iRank83
RPGJRPGAction 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
I believe that gaming should not be anything complicated or diffcult, but a relaxing and pleasure experience. Therefore, I designed this ARPG battle system which requires no attack button to play. The simplicity brings a fluent and interesting gaming experience.
Where it drifts furthest from Visions of Mana: visuals and combat.
It predates Visions of Mana by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Combat30Visuals0
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Ys Origin
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71
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71
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68
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68
Tales of Zestiria
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67
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
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66
Loren The Amazon Princess
RPG · JRPG
66
Agarest: Generations of War
RPG · JRPG
64
Octopath Traveler II
RPG · JRPG
62
Final Fantasy
RPG · JRPG
62
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
RPG · JRPG
61
Dragon Quest Builders 2
RPG · JRPG
60
Epic Battle Fantasy 5
RPG · JRPG
60
I Am Setsuna
RPG · JRPG
56
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
RPG · JRPG
92
Kingdom Hearts III
RPG · JRPG
92
Final Fantasy XVI
RPG · JRPG
91
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPG · JRPG
88
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPG · JRPG
79
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPG · JRPG
70
ASTLIBRA Revision
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64
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RPG · JRPG
64
Take me, Vitaly
RPG · JRPG
50
Shining Force II
RPG · JRPG
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