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iRank76
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC
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We filtered the 38 games similar to Xenogears down to the 11 that fit the “Xbox” category. Torment: Tides of Numenera, Wasteland 2 and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Xenogears.
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Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3
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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Xenogears is Torment: Tides of Numenera — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Wasteland 2 and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire follow close behind.
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The best games like Xenogears on Xbox
11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
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.
80
iRank81
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativePost-ApocalypticSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 8.1KIGDB78· 10OC81· 42
Year 2014Dev inXile Entertainment · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ 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.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting86Visuals72Combat52
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ 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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals72Setting48
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ 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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals72Setting42
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70
Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC
✓ 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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals71Setting30
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Xenogears: visuals.
Released 23 years after Xenogears.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone58Setting51Visuals37
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34
Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ 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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone57Visuals41Setting23
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricManagement
Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29
Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ 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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting47Visuals44
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyDark
Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78
Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ 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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone47Setting35Visuals0
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyDark
Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80
Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ 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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone34Setting28Visuals0
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iRank79
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalIsometricDark
Steam👍 75%· 7.6KIGDB84· 11OC82· 121
Year 2020Dev Splash Damage · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Xenogears: tone.
Released 22 years after Xenogears.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals71Tone0