Games like Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen

This is a tactics-RPG visual novel with active combat and chain attacks. It features a story of forgotten identity and defending loved ones.

94% positive from 1,367 · 2021 · 27% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $8.99 (2022-11-09)

Turn-Based TacticsVisual Novel Anime Story RichLore-RichFantasy

Six games like Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten

81% positive from 777 reviews20226% finish itDeck Verified

This is a story-focused JRPG with turn-based combat. It emphasizes character relationships and a grand adventure.

What players likedPlayers say it's like Legend of Heroes or Utawarerumono, praising its detailed and enjoyable story, engaging characters, and balanced combat.

The catchGameplay is a shallow, grindy slog that mostly pads the gaps between story scenes.

Both are tagged Lore-Rich, Fantasy and Visual Novel.

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Trials of Innocence

92% positive from 1,710 reviews202592% finish itDeck Playable

Courtroom detective game with evidence-based trials and witness interrogation. Features unique locations and a deep narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise "Trials of Innocence" as a smartly written visual novel detective game, similar to Ace Attorney, with a great storyline and memorable characters.

The catchThe English translation is rough and awkward, which makes following the trials harder.

Both are tagged Lore-Rich, Visual Novel and Story Rich.

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Cooking Companions

94% positive from 1,195 reviews202112% finish itDeck Playable

A psychological horror dating sim with Eastern European folklore. Survive by managing relationships and resources in a tense, atmospheric setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique narrative experience, similar to Doki Doki Literature Club, and the engaging challenge of finding all endings.

The catchHorror leans on jumpscares and distorted faces, shallow

Both are tagged Lore-Rich, Visual Novel and Anime.

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Notch - The Innocent LunA: Eclipsed SinnerS

95% positive from 3,152 reviews2015

This is a visual novel with branching narratives and multiple endings, featuring a dark, psychological mystery feel. The core loop involves player choices impacting the story and its outcomes.

What players likedPlayers praise its intriguing story, great art, and music, often comparing it to Higurashi When They Cry for its psychological horror and mystery.

The catchThe English translation is stilted and redundant, making the writing a slog to read.

Both are tagged Lore-Rich, Story Rich and Adventure.

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BOOK OF HOURS

89% positive from 4,321 reviews20230% finish itDeck Verified

Combat-free crafting RPG about organizing occult books and uncovering history. Players investigate lore, craft tools, and guide visitors in a melancholy library.

What players likedPlayers praise this "cozy horror" game as a complex, lore-rich puzzle and crafting experience, akin to Cultist Simulator.

The catchAlmost nothing is explained, so progress means a wiki, a spreadsheet and long waits.

Both are tagged Lore-Rich and RPG.

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FINAL FANTASY IV

91% positive from 2,919 reviews202143% finish itDeck Verified

A 2D JRPG with active time battles and a dramatic story. Players explore diverse locations and recruit allies to fight a tyrannical kingdom.

What players likedA significant leap from previous Final Fantasy games, it's praised for its engaging story, memorable characters, and refined JRPG mechanics.

The catchParty members constantly rotate in and out, wasting the levelling you put into them.

Both are tagged Lore-Rich and RPG.

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More about Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen

What players liked

Players praise its engaging visual novel storytelling and tactical RPG combat, often comparing its worldbuilding to the Trails series.

The catch

A serious war story keeps stalling for hours of harem slice-of-life filler.

Reviews: 94% positive from 1,367
Released: 2021
Finish it: 27% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $8.99 (2022-11-09)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 1,367 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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