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Volcano Princess 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 13 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Grimm's Hollow, Hylics 2 and Epic Battle Fantasy 5 lead the list, with Grimm's Hollow reaching a 99/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Volcano Princess special.

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The closest game to Volcano Princess is Grimm's Hollow — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Hylics 2 and Epic Battle Fantasy 5 follow close behind.

#1Grimm's Hollow99 #2Hylics 299 #3Epic Battle Fantasy 598 #4The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel98 #5Persona 5 Royal95

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#1Grimm's Hollow

99

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Grimm's Hollow

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 14K

Year 2019Dev ghosthunterPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

99

iRank97

Hylics 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalExplorationLoot2D

Steam👍 97%· 3.4K

Year 2020Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

#3Epic Battle Fantasy 5

98

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Epic Battle Fantasy 5

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime

Steam👍 99%· 6.0KRAWG👍 85%· 20

Year 2020Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, visual 2d and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

#4The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

98

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB82· 9OC79· 56

Year 2013Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesOn PlayStation 3 · 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, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

#5Persona 5 Royal

95

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Persona 5 Royal

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169

Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Steam PS Nintendo

#6Persona 4 Golden

95

iRank93

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 97%· 85KIGDB90· 1OC88· 89

Year 2020Dev Atlus · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and visual novel storytelling

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

#7Octopath Traveler II

95

iRank91

Octopath Traveler II

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime

Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119

Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

#8Persona 4 Golden

95

iRank91

Persona 4 Golden

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 97%· 85KRAWG👍 88%· 608MC89IGDB90· 1OC88· 89

Year 2012Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

#9The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

95

iRank89

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 10KRAWG👍 88%· 144MC85OC87· 10

Year 2006Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

#10Metaphor: ReFantazio

94

iRank92

Metaphor: ReFantazio

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 41KIGDB94· 7OC93· 172

Year 2024Dev Studio Zero · AtlusOn 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

93

iRank96

Felvidek

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeMedievalFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 5.6KRAWG👍 92%· 24

Year 2024Dev Jozef PavelkaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, linear, story-driven structure and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

93

iRank96

Hylics

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 8.6KRAWG👍 94%· 34

Year 2015Dev Mason LindrothPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, exploration and discovery and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

#13The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

94

iRank89

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

#14Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

93

iRank93

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

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyAnime

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 melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Loren The Amazon Princess

95

iRank82

Loren The Amazon Princess

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime

Steam👍 82%· 612

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Volcano Princess?: The closest game to Volcano Princess is Grimm's Hollow, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Volcano Princess?: The three closest games to Volcano Princess are: 1. Grimm's Hollow (99/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Hylics 2 (99/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Epic Battle Fantasy 5 (98/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Volcano Princess's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Hylics 2 similar to Volcano Princess?: Yes, very much so — Hylics 2 scores 99/100 similarity to Volcano Princess. They share 5 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 Volcano Princess?: The best RPG games similar to Volcano Princess are Grimm's Hollow, Hylics 2, Epic Battle Fantasy 5 and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Volcano Princess attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Volcano Princess calculated?: We compare Volcano Princess against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Volcano Princess experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.