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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.

Looking for games like Ys X: Proud Nordics? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus — against over 6,700 titles. These 32 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Kingdom Hearts II leads with 73/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Solo
Year 2025Dev Nihon Falcom

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The closest game to Ys X: Proud Nordics is Kingdom Hearts II — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Xenoblade Chronicles and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Ys X: Proud Nordics

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ys X: Proud Nordics. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts II
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Buena Vista GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

It predates Ys X: Proud Nordics by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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Xenoblade Chronicles
RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonOpen WorldSci-Fi
IGDB91· 6
Year 2010Dev Monolith Soft · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Ys X: Proud Nordics: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting scifi and exploration and discovery

It predates Ys X: Proud Nordics by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB84· 10
Year 2017Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Switch

✓ Shared with Ys X: Proud Nordics: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual first person

It predates Ys X: Proud Nordics by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals62
Final Fantasy IV
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB83· 2
Year 2007Dev Matrix Software · Square Enix

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

It predates Ys X: Proud Nordics by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3
RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonNarrativeOpen World
IGDB90· 6OC88· 130
Year 2022Dev Monolith Soft · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Ys X: Proud Nordics, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64
Final Fantasy VII Remake
RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB89· 10OC88· 186
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Shared with Ys X: Proud Nordics: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world

Where it drifts furthest from Ys X: Proud Nordics: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting47
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB85· 14OC83· 107
Year 2017Dev Monolith Soft · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Ys X: Proud Nordics, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi

It predates Ys X: Proud Nordics by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Lil Gator Game
RPG
SoloThird PersonMeleeCasualCozy
Steam👍 99%· 5.9KRAWG👍 97%· 28OC84· 35
Year 2022Dev MegaWobble · Playtonic FriendsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Ys X: Proud Nordics: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping fantasy world

More from Playtonic Friends About the Game There’s a buddy atop every hill in this open-world, movement-focused adventure and they all seem to need help! Bop cardboard baddies, brave serene hills and forests, and scale sheer rocks that only a kid would dare!

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Sakura Gozen
RPG
SoloFantasy2D
MC73
Year 2020Dev SEGAOn PS

✓ Like Ys X: Proud Nordics, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

Sakura Wars, known in Japan as New Sakura Wars,[a] is a cross-genre video game developed and published by Sega for the PlayStation 4. The sixth mainline entry and a soft reboot of the Sakura Wars series, the game was released in 2019 in Asia and 2020 worldwide.

Where it drifts furthest from Ys X: Proud Nordics: visuals.

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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
RPG
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB89· 2
Year 2007Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

✓ If you enjoyed Ys X: Proud Nordics, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Ys X: Proud Nordics: setting.

It predates Ys X: Proud Nordics by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
Lost Judgment
RPG
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 94%· 9.2KIGDB81· 7OC83· 133
Year 2021Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ys X: Proud Nordics, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Ys X: Proud Nordics: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
RPG
SoloThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB80· 2OC79· 128
Year 2025Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Ys X: Proud Nordics, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping fantasy world

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Wuthering Waves
RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonCo-opOpen World
Steam👍 89%· 46KOC76· 10
Year 2024Dev Kuro GamesOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Ys X: Proud Nordics: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, setting scifi and co op

Where it drifts furthest from Ys X: Proud Nordics: game mode.

Genre100Visuals100Setting64Game mode47
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonExploration
IGDB40· 1
Year 2005Dev Genius Sonority · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Ys X: Proud Nordics, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery

It predates Ys X: Proud Nordics by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
RPG
SoloThird PersonMeleeStealthOpen World
Steam👍 66%· 1.2KIGDB52· 14OC53· 57
Year 2014Dev Beenox · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Ys X: Proud Nordics: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Ys X: Proud Nordics.

It predates Ys X: Proud Nordics by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ys X: Proud Nordics?
The closest game to Ys X: Proud Nordics is Kingdom Hearts II, scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Ys X: Proud Nordics?
The three closest games to Ys X: Proud Nordics are: 1. Kingdom Hearts II (73/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Xenoblade Chronicles (71/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (73/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Ys X: Proud Nordics's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 32 candidates across 5 dimensions.
Is Xenoblade Chronicles similar to Ys X: Proud Nordics?
Yes, very much so — Xenoblade Chronicles scores 71/100 similarity to Ys X: Proud Nordics. They share 5 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Ys X: Proud Nordics?
The best RPG games similar to Ys X: Proud Nordics are Kingdom Hearts II, Xenoblade Chronicles, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Final Fantasy IV. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Ys X: Proud Nordics attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Ys X: Proud Nordics calculated?
We compare Ys X: Proud Nordics against every game in our catalog using 5 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 X: Proud Nordics experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.