Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga down to the 23 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Persona 4 Arena, Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga is Persona 4 Arena — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1 follow close behind.

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The best games like Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga on PlayStation

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Persona 4 ArenaClosest overall match

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Persona 4 Arena

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D

IGDB88· 8

Year 2012Dev Atlus · Zen UnitedOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Street Fighter 6Closest on setting

67

Street Fighter 6

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerFantasyPvPOffline

Steam👍 83%· 74KIGDB93· 8OC91· 185

Year 2023Dev CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, competitive edge and open world exploration, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

Genre100Setting100Game mode53Visuals0

#3Mortal Kombat 1

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Mortal Kombat 1

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyPvP

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga.

Genre100Setting85Game mode72Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee

Steam👍 94%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 440MC86OC87· 165

Year 2022Dev Tribute Games · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello to kick shell in a beautifully realized pixel art world invoking the turtles’ classic 1987 design.

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode88Setting0Visuals0

Steam PS Nintendo

#5Injustice: Gods Among Us

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Injustice: Gods Among Us

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMagicRangedNarrative

IGDB80· 10

Year 2013Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode71Visuals0

#6Mortal Kombat: Komplete EditionClosest on game mode

57

Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloFantasyMelee

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB84· 9

Year 2012Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals0

53

WWE 2K18

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricMelee

Steam👍 54%· 2.1KIGDB68· 13OC66· 74

Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep simulation and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69

Steam PS Nintendo

53

Party Hard

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricStealth

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB69· 10OC65· 43

Year 2015Dev Pinokl Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and horror tension, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: setting and visuals.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals36Setting0

52

Brawlhalla

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyOffline

Steam👍 80%· 406KRAWG👍 47%· 1.1KIGDB75· 1OC68· 12

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Brawlhalla is a free-to-play fighting game with platformer elements. You pick a character from 39 available heroes (this amount is increasing with new updates) and try to knock your opponent off the stage. The controls are simple to make the game easy to master.

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode74Setting60Visuals0

52

MultiVersus

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloFantasyPvP

Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50

Year 2024Dev Player First Games · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, competitive edge and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga.

Genre100Game mode78Setting37Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

#11THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

51

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.1KRAWG👍 67%· 24IGDB76· 2

Year 2008Dev SNKPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

'The ultimate dream match' never ends! THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH sees another release with even more content! The game features a total of 64 playable characters including fan favorites such as Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh, Geese Howard, Mr. Big, and Wolfgang Krauser!

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0

#12SoulCalibur V

49

SoulCalibur V

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB80· 8

Year 2012Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode71Visuals0

#13Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes

48

Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Capcom · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode71Setting64Visuals0

#14Mortal Kombat

48

Mortal Kombat

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerFantasyMeleeRanged

IGDB85· 6

Year 2011Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode71Setting61Visuals0

#15Mortal Kombat II

48

Mortal Kombat II

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerFantasyDarkHorror

Year 1994Dev MidwayOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga: visuals.

It predates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode71Setting61Visuals0

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