Games like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

This is a tactical turn-based JRPG with a focus on character relationships and a branching story. It features strategic combat, exploration, and a dramatic narrative of war and friendship.

93% positive from 3,143 · 2018 · 60% finish it · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $15.99 (2022-12-12)

JRPGRPGAnime Story Rich Turn-BasedGreat Soundtrack

Six games like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

94% positive from 10,316 reviews201423% finish itDeck Playable

A JRPG with turn-based combat and a deep narrative. Explore a world powered by orbal energy, undertaking quests as bracers.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep story, characters, and music, comparing it to classic JRPGs like Final Fantasy and Tales of Symphonia.

The catchThe pace crawls through hours of dialogue before the story becomes interesting.

Both are tagged JRPG, Great Soundtrack and Turn-Based.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

91% positive from 3,212 reviews202053% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a story-driven JRPG with turn-based combat. Players guide a new class of heroes through an evolving narrative and refined battle system.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging combat and updated graphics, comparing it favorably to previous entries in the Trails series.

The catchAlmost nothing happens for dozens of hours until the final stretch and a cliffhanger.

Both are tagged JRPG, Great Soundtrack and Turn-Based.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd

95% positive from 2,530 reviews201762% finish itDeck Verified

A JRPG with a focus on character-driven stories and tactical turn-based combat. It explores the pasts of familiar characters in a mysterious new realm.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fantastic conclusion to a classic JRPG trilogy, offering superior combat and character development.

The catchMost of it is repetitive dungeon crawling through maps recycled from the earlier games.

Both are tagged JRPG, Great Soundtrack and Turn-Based.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

91% positive from 2,482 reviews202160% finish itDeck Playable

This is a turn-based JRPG with a large cast and strategic combat featuring giant mechs and powerful magic. It focuses on a grand narrative with character interactions and mini-games.

What players likedPlayers praise its refined graphics and deep character development, akin to earlier Trails games but with a grander, concluding scope.

The catchThe finale is a padded slog of endless dialogue that squanders three games of build up.

Both are tagged JRPG, Great Soundtrack and Turn-Based.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

97% positive from 1,339 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 JRPG, Great Soundtrack and Story Rich.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

97% positive from 2,760 reviews2015Deck Unsupported

This is a turn-based JRPG with deep customization and a long, character-driven story. Players explore a detailed world, engage in strategic combat, and experience an emotional narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise its world-building, character development, story, and music, calling it a worthy and significantly upgraded sequel to the first game.

The catchThe game is heavily padded, retreading the first game's maps for dozens of hours.

Both are tagged JRPG, Great Soundtrack and Story Rich.

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More about The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

What players liked

Players praise its improvements over Cold Steel 1, with a better story structure and battle system, comparing it favorably to Sky SC and Azure.

The catch

The civil war plot is padded filler that ends with no real tension or consequences.

Reviews: 93% positive from 3,143
Released: 2018
Finish it: 60% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $15.99 (2022-12-12)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 3,143 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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