Games like THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI

A story RPG with cross-story gameplay, switching between three protagonists. It features a dramatic narrative with a concluding feel.

84% positive from 1,098 · 2021 · 58% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $59.99 · Lowest ever $23.99 (2023-11-21)

RPGJRPG Anime3DFantasy Turn-Based

Six games like THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI

Monster Hunter Stories

91% positive from 1,977 reviews202446% finish itDeck Verified

Monster Hunter Stories is a turn-based RPG where you raise and bond with monsters. You explore a world, battle enemies, and uncover a story of cooperation.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun creature collector, often compared to old Pokémon games, offering a fresh take on the Monster Hunter universe.

The catchCombat is rock-paper-scissors with little meaningful choice

Both are tagged 3D, JRPG and Fantasy.

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BRAVELY DEFAULT II

81% positive from 2,042 reviews202119% finish itDeck Playable

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

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

Both are tagged 3D, JRPG and RPG.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

94% positive from 1,196 reviews202352% finish itDeck Verified

This is a turn-based tactical RPG with a branching narrative where players switch between three protagonists. It features refined combat and exploration of interconnected storylines.

What players likedPlayers say it's the "peak" of the series, a perfect ending for the first half of the story, and praised for its combat and unique three-protagonist format.

The catchThe story reads as skippable filler that adds little to the wider series arc.

Both are tagged 3D, JRPG and Anime.

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The Last Remnant™

81% positive from 4,126 reviews2009Deck Verified

This is a PC Japanese role-playing game featuring strategic union-based combat and a story-driven adventure. It offers fast-paced battles and character customization.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique squad-based combat system, despite awkward controls, for its strategic depth and charming characters.

The catchEnemies scale with your grinding, so levelling up can soft lock you out of progress.

Both are tagged JRPG, Fantasy and Turn-Based.

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Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)

82% positive from 3,549 reviews201414% finish itDeck Playable

This is a 3D remake of a classic Japanese role-playing game. Players explore a world, battle monsters, and master jobs to save the land.

What players likedPlayers praise its turn-based combat, enhanced story, and graphics, making it a solid, challenging remake for grinding fans.

The catchSaves are unreliable, with cloud sync and quick saves wiping hours of progress.

Both are tagged JRPG, Fantasy and Turn-Based.

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Small Saga

95% positive from 1,834 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 JRPG, Fantasy and RPG.

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More about THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI

What players liked

Players praise its intricate storytelling and character development, continuing the tradition of the Trails series with an ambitious, multi-protagonist narrative.

The catch

The PC port is poorly optimised, with heavy frame drops and blurry visuals.

Reviews: 84% positive from 1,098
Released: 2021
Finish it: 58% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $59.99 · Lowest ever $23.99 (2023-11-21)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,098 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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