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2015PCSteam Deck verified69 % positive12.99 €

A retro pixel-art turn-based JRPG where a dark, gritty story and your decisions shape the future of its world. You lead a party through classic battles and ultimately see whether the future matches your hopes.

Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
Choices with consequences
Strong, story-driven narrative

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The closest matches for Celestian Tales: Old North are Wild Arms 2, Shining in the Darkness and Deltarune. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Celestian Tales: Old North special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Wild Arms 2 86% match – Turn-based combat
Newest alternative: Deltarune 84% match – released 2025

Best match

Wild Arms 2

86 %Match

1999PlayStation

A classic PlayStation JRPG set in Filgaia, blending Old West, steampunk and fantasy. Turn-based battles with Guardian summons and puzzle-heavy dungeons built around each hero's tools define the experience.

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Deltarune

Turn-based combat

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Unavowed

Choices with consequences

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Fantasy setting

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Planescape: Torment

Choices with consequences

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Earthlock: Festival of Magic

Turn-based combat

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Turn-based combat

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Fantasy setting

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Coromon

Strong character progression

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