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More about this game →We filtered the 38 games similar to Xenogears down to the 12 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Final Fantasy VII, Torment: Tides of Numenera and Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Xenogears.
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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Xenogears is Final Fantasy VII — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Torment: Tides of Numenera and Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Xenogears. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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 turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and setting cyberpunk, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping post-apocalyptic world
Released 6 years after Xenogears.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world
Released 16 years after Xenogears.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Xenogears: setting.
Released 20 years after Xenogears.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and crafting mechanics, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Xenogears: setting.
Released 18 years after Xenogears.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Xenogears: setting.
Released 20 years after Xenogears.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Xenogears: setting.
Released 20 years after Xenogears.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi
Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.
Where it drifts furthest from Xenogears: setting and visuals.
Released 14 years after Xenogears.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and resource management, while skipping strong narrative focus
Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.
Where it drifts furthest from Xenogears: visuals and setting.
Released 17 years after Xenogears.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Xenogears: visuals and setting.
Released 25 years after Xenogears.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping setting scifi
Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.
Where it drifts furthest from Xenogears: visuals and setting.
Released 18 years after Xenogears.