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We filtered the 48 games similar to Ys I & II Chronicles+ down to the 15 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, CrossCode and Trials of Mana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys I & II Chronicles+.

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Year 1989Dev Nihon Falcom

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Ys I & II Chronicles+ is Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. CrossCode and Trials of Mana follow close behind.

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The best games like Ys I & II Chronicles+ on Nintendo Switch

15 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.

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
#2CrossCode
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
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
#5Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
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
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration
Steam👍 88%· 48KIGDB78· 21OC80· 104
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping setting anime

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

Released 24 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode85Combat68Tone51Progression43Setting37
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationTactical
Steam👍 76%· 31KIGDB89· 8OC92· 190
Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · Switch · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat tactical, 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 35 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Progression76Setting65Combat57Tone0
Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration
Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149
Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

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

Released 27 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Progression78Setting67Game mode34Tone0
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration
Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223
Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

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

Released 32 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression25Game mode23Tone0
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer
Steam👍 90%· 6.9KIGDB85· 15OC84· 111
Year 2016Dev Nihon FalcomOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping punishing difficulty

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

Same studio: Nihon Falcom.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode36Tone0Visuals0
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyTacticalMagic
Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128
Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping punishing difficulty

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

Released 33 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Combat52Setting42Tone0Visuals0
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeOfflineMultiplayer
Steam👍 78%· 11KIGDB76· 7OC74· 34
Year 2015Dev Koei Tecmo Games · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and offline, 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 26 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Setting78Game mode22Tone0Visuals0
Dragon Quest Builders
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration
Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 27 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode56Progression25Tone0
Dragon Quest Builders 2
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration
Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119
Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 29 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression45Game mode33Tone0
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyExplorationMagicNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 9.8KIGDB88· 19OC85· 125
Year 2017Dev Virtuos · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 28 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Setting65Progression63Combat0Tone0

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