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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Few titles capture what makes Ys I & II Chronicles+ unique: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat. After measuring 13 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 48 most faithful alternatives. Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Ys Origin and Fortune Summoners top the ranking, with Ys: The Oath in Felghana at number one (95/100).

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Year 1989Dev Nihon Falcom

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The closest game to Ys I & II Chronicles+ is Ys: The Oath in Felghana — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ys Origin and Fortune Summoners follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Ys I & II Chronicles+

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ys I & II Chronicles+. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationLootTop-Down
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 combat magic and visual third person, while skipping visual isometric

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 Ys I & II Chronicles+: visuals.

Released 16 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100Combat72
#2Ys Origin
Ys Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationLoot
Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64
Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and visual third person, while skipping visual isometric

700 years before the events of Ys I & II, the land of Ys was on the brink of destruction. Demons came in droves and forced the twin Goddesses who ruled the land to whisk their subjects away from the surface, into the safe embrace of the clouds. The demons were persistent, however, erecting a massive tower in pursuit.

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: visuals.

Released 17 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100
Fortune Summoners
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasyExploration
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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping loot and gear systems

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 Ys I & II Chronicles+: visuals.

Released 23 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression70Tone59
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyExplorationLoot
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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Released 29 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression80Tone0
NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExploration
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: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping loot and gear systems

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 Ys I & II Chronicles+: visuals and tone.

Released 28 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Combat73Progression73Setting61Tone45
CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71
Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: setting and visuals.

Released 29 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone67Visuals41Setting37
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasyExploration
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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping loot and gear systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: visuals and tone.

Released 32 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Combat77Progression70Setting61Tone42
Trials of Mana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: visuals.

Released 31 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0
Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyNarrative
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, strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Released 31 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone0Visuals0
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Released 32 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat64Progression55Tone0
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration
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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Released 24 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting81Progression60Tone0
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB78· 12OC73· 166
Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone.

Released 31 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Setting82Progression67Visuals61Game mode54
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 93%· 8.1KIGDB82· 18OC84· 131
Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Released 27 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression73Setting63Tone0
Yakuza 5 Remastered
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 7.2KOC82· 12
Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Released 30 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression73Setting64Tone0
ASTLIBRA Revision
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 30KOC82· 21
Year 2022Dev KEIZO · WhisperGamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and setting mythology, while skipping punishing difficulty

Join our Discord Server Travel Through Unfamiliar WorldsExplore a vast, dangerous, yet beautiful world. Broken up through multiple chapters, join the protagonist and Karon, his talking bird companion, as they confront time and fate.

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Released 33 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression76Setting35Tone0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ys I & II Chronicles+?
The closest game to Ys I & II Chronicles+ is Ys: The Oath in Felghana, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Ys I & II Chronicles+?
The three closest games to Ys I & II Chronicles+ are: 1. Ys: The Oath in Felghana (95/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Ys Origin (95/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Fortune Summoners (89/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Ys I & II Chronicles+'s most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Ys Origin similar to Ys I & II Chronicles+?
Yes, very much so — Ys Origin scores 95/100 similarity to Ys I & II Chronicles+. They share 11 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 Ys I & II Chronicles+?
The best RPG games similar to Ys I & II Chronicles+ are Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Ys Origin, Fortune Summoners and Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Ys I & II Chronicles+ attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Ys I & II Chronicles+ calculated?
We compare Ys I & II Chronicles+ 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 Ys I & II Chronicles+ experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.