Games like Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising

Action RPG with town-building and character-driven story. Explore ruins, resolve conflicts, and upgrade a town in a prequel to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.

86% positive from 2,453 · 2022 · 14% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $2.91 (2025-08-15)

Action RPGAdventureRPGJRPG Action-Adventure2.5D

Six games like Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

76% positive from 4,541 reviews20241% finish itDeck Playable

A classic JRPG with a large cast and turn-based combat. It focuses on story and character relationships in a fantasy world.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a gorgeous, nostalgic JRPG spiritual successor to Suikoden, with rich characters, music, and many side activities.

The catchSlow movement and menus make it feel sluggish

Both are tagged 2.5D, JRPG and RPG.

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NEO: The World Ends with You

92% positive from 1,061 reviews20223% finish itDeck Playable

This is an action RPG where players battle using psychic powers in Shibuya. The core loop involves participating in the Reapers' Game to change fate.

What players likedA stylish and fun action RPG sequel with engaging combat, memorable characters, and an outstanding soundtrack.

The catchCombat becomes shallow and repetitive within hours

Both are tagged 2.5D, JRPG and Action RPG.

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Withering Rooms

96% positive from 1,227 reviews202414% finish itDeck Playable

2.5D horror RPG with procedural generation, item preservation rituals, and spellcasting. Explore a changing mansion and its surroundings, fighting monsters and uncovering secrets.

What players likedA unique blend of souls-like, Metroidvania, and rogue-lite, players praise its immersive atmosphere, engaging story, and rewarding character progression.

The catchCombat is clunky and janky, with hits landing that never touched your character.

Both are tagged 2.5D, RPG and Action.

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Noobs Want to Live

89% positive from 4,965 reviews202368% finish itDeck Playable

Action roguelike with unique cardboard characters and synergistic skill combinations. Players battle monsters, upgrade abilities, and unlock meta-progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique weapon combinations and affordable fun, noting it's different from Vampire Survivors.

The catchUpgrades run on expensive random rerolls that feel more like gambling than progress.

Both are tagged 2.5D, Action and Adventure.

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Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series

94% positive from 2,200 reviews20228% finish itDeck Verified

A 3D side-scrolling action platformer where players use a wind bullet to grab and throw enemies. It offers a nostalgic journey with upgraded graphics and adjustable difficulty.

What players likedPlayers praise the charming, engaging platforming and level design, reminiscent of classic Zelda or simple, fun PS1/PS2 gems.

The catchMovement is slow and stiff, with a fixed jump height and very short grab range.

Both are tagged 2.5D, Action-Adventure and Action.

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Slap City

95% positive from 2,219 reviews2020Deck Unsupported

Slap City is a platform fighter with a unique "Clutch Technology" mechanic. It offers competitive local and online multiplayer modes with a fun, accessible feel.

What players likedPlayers praise Slap City as a charming, unique, and fantastic-feeling platform fighter, often comparing it favorably to Smash and Rivals of Aether.

The catchA very small character roster makes the twenty dollar asking price hard to justify.

Both are tagged 2.5D, Action and Indie.

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More about Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising

What players liked

Players praise this action-based side-scrolling RPG as a satisfying prequel to Hundred Heroes, often compared to Suikoden and Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes.

The catch

The bulk of it is repetitive fetch quests and backtracking through the same few zones.

Reviews: 86% positive from 2,453
Released: 2022
Finish it: 14% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $2.91 (2025-08-15)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 2,453 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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