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We filtered the 38 games similar to Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht 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 Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2002Dev Monolith Soft

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht is Torment: Tides of Numenera — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Wasteland 2 and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire follow close behind.

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The best games like Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht on Xbox

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Torment: Tides of Numenera
Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: post-apocalyptic world.

Released 15 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals72Setting65
#2Wasteland 2
Wasteland 2
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, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping fantasy world

Released 12 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting73Visuals72Combat52
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
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, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, skill tree progression and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 16 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals72Setting37
Pathfinder: Kingmaker
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, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting medieval and skill tree progression, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 16 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals72Setting33
Loop Hero
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, card game strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: visuals and setting.

Released 19 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone58Setting40Visuals37
Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting medieval, 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 Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting and visuals.

Released 10 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone57Visuals41Setting20
Chroma Squad
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, resource management and visual pixel, 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 Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting and visuals.

Released 13 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals44Setting36
Darkest Dungeon II
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: visuals and setting.

Released 21 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone47Setting30Visuals0
Darkest Dungeon®
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, 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 Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: visuals and setting.

Released 14 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone34Setting25Visuals0
The Banner Saga 3
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 adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: setting.

Released 16 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals71Setting26
Gears Tactics
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 adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht: tone.

Released 18 years after Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals71Tone0

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