Games like BRAVELY DEFAULT II

81% positive from 2,042 reviewsReleased 202119% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

This is a turn-based JRPG with a job system and the Brave/Default combat mechanic. It features a classic fantasy adventure feel with a focus on strategic battles.

What players liked

Players praise its grind-friendly, chain-battle system for quick JP, comparing it to Final Fantasy 3 DS.

The catch

Bosses counter everything and spike in difficulty, forcing long grinding sessions.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 2,042 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition

93% positive from 11,847 reviews202038% finish itDeck Playable

This is a turn-based JRPG with a grand, epic story and a classic hero's journey. Players explore a detailed world, engage in combat, and uncover a forgotten past.

What players likedPlayers praise its classic JRPG charm, vibrant world, and engaging turn-based combat, reminiscent of earlier Dragon Quest titles.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, JRPG and Story Rich.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

97% positive from 1,320 reviews202257% finish itDeck Verified

This is a story-driven JRPG with turn-based combat. Players investigate crimes and build relationships in a vibrant city.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive world, natural characterization, and continuation of the Trails series, often comparing it favorably to the Sky trilogy.

The catchThe pacing crawls, with dozens of hours of filler dialogue before the story moves.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, JRPG and Story Rich.

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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven

93% positive from 4,652 reviews202450% finish itDeck Playable

This is a non-linear RPG with a generational succession mechanic where players defend an empire against vengeful heroes. It features diverse classes and tactical combat.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, open-ended JRPG mechanics, generational system, and stylish presentation, making it an accessible entry to the SaGa series.

The catchTime skips keep replacing your party with blank characters you never get attached to.

Both are tagged 3D, JRPG and Story Rich.

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Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force

85% positive from 2,378 reviews20178% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a JRPG with branching story paths, weapon customization, and a party-based combat system. It features strategic battles with character transformations and adjustable difficulty.

What players likedThere is not enough information to provide a comparison to other games or what players praise most.

The catchExperience and weapon points are so stingy that progress demands hours of grinding.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, JRPG and RPG.

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WitchSpring R

97% positive from 2,262 reviews202322% finish itDeck Verified

This is a story-driven RPG with simulation and crafting elements where players train a witch, collect ingredients, and battle monsters. The game features character growth through player choices and a focus on uncovering hidden stories.

What players likedPlayers praise WitchSpring R as a charming JRPG with an engaging story and characters, often compared to Atelier games for its combat and crafting.

The catchCombat stays shallow and gets trivially easy, with one strategy clearing everything.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, JRPG and RPG.

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Small Saga

95% positive from 1,807 reviews20231% finish itDeck Playable

Turn-based tactical RPG with boss-focused combat and a story about a mouse reclaiming his tail. Features a cast of animal characters in a medieval rodent kingdom.

What players likedPlayers praise "Small Saga" as a charming, story-rich JRPG homage to GBA-era games and Berserk, with excellent music and art.

The catchHeavy-handed modern politics and internet slang repeatedly break the fantasy setting.

Both are tagged Turn-Based Combat, JRPG and RPG.

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