Games like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

94% positive from 1,903 reviewsReleased 202183% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

Action RPG with unique character abilities and fast-paced combat. Explore a city, fight monsters, and uncover mysteries.

What players liked

Players praise its amazing story and fun action combat, comparing it favorably to other RPGs like Ys VIII and Tales of Arise.

The catch

Most of the game is spent in one drab grey city with bland, samey dungeons.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 1,903 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

The Almost Gone

80% positive from 1,214 reviews202064% finish it

This is a narrative adventure game focused on environmental puzzle-solving and clue discovery. Players explore detailed dioramas to uncover a poignant story.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, atmospheric puzzle gameplay and intriguing environmental storytelling.

Both are tagged Beautiful and Story Rich.

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Sayonara Wild Hearts

95% positive from 3,651 reviews201915% finish itDeck Verified

Arcade rhythm game with fast-paced action. Players race, fight, and explore a vibrant world to a pop soundtrack.

What players likedPlayers say it's like a music video or "Subway Surfer" with a great soundtrack and captivating, trippy visuals.

The catchThe prompts often miss the beat and it plays like a shallow auto-runner.

Both are tagged Beautiful and Action.

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DEEMO -Reborn-

87% positive from 3,325 reviews2020Deck Playable

Rhythm game with puzzle elements. Players solve mysteries and play piano to grow a tree and progress the story.

What players likedPlayers compare it to the mobile version, praising its satisfying puzzles and phenomenal soundtrack.

The catchAdded puzzles feel tedious and annoying

Both are tagged Beautiful and Action.

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Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions

91% positive from 3,191 reviews201948% finish itDeck Verified

Artistic puzzle game. Combine glass pieces to solve riddles in a dreamlike Wonderland setting.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a relaxing, beautiful stained-glass puzzle game, a worthy sequel to the first, with satisfying challenge and gentle music.

The catchPuzzle images stay unreadable even when finished, so the art never helps place pieces.

Both are tagged Beautiful.

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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

81% positive from 4,857 reviews201917% finish itDeck Verified

Action RPG with real-time combat and character switching. Features a story-driven adventure with exploration and boss battles.

What players likedPlayers praise its story, characters (especially Yuri), and combat, comparing it favorably to other JRPGs and Tales of games.

The catchCombat feels clunky and unresponsive, especially early on before mechanics unlock.

Both are tagged JRPG, Story Rich and Action RPG.

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.hack//G.U. Last Recode

87% positive from 4,218 reviews201711% finish itDeck Playable

This is a remastered JRPG collection featuring a story-driven adventure with action combat and a focus on character progression. It offers a nostalgic experience with enhanced visuals and gameplay.

What players likedPlayers praise the nostalgic story and upgraded graphics, comparing it favorably to its PS2 predecessors and other JRPGs.

The catchSaves live in the game folder with no cloud backup, so progress vanishes easily.

Both are tagged JRPG, Story Rich and Action RPG.

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