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1990

A classic 8-bit Zelda-style action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where you collect four elemental swords, mix magic with blade combat, and explore interconnected regions.

  • Fantasy setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Strong character progression
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Crystalis are Final Fantasy Adventure, Drakan: Order of the Flame and Xanadu Next. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Crystalis special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Drakan: Order of the Flame

Action-packed real-time combat

As the warrior Rynn you fight with sword and bow on foot, then take to the skies on the dragon Arokh and burn your enemies. Seamless transitions between outdoor and indoor areas gave this 1999 action-adventure a distinctive feel.

Xanadu Next

Fantasy setting

A classic action RPG from Nihon Falcom in which a gravely wounded knight explores a labyrinthine dungeon realm in search of the legendary Dragon Slayer sword. Exploration, gear and real-time combat take center stage.

King's Field

Fantasy setting

An early real-time first-person dungeon crawler widely seen as a forerunner of the Souls games. Slow, deliberate combat, a cryptic world and a lonely atmosphere make for a grim, unforgiving journey of discovery.

Divine Divinity

Fantasy setting

An early Larian action RPG with a huge, freely explorable world, countless side quests and a classless character system that lets you blend warrior, mage and thief skills as you like.

Venetica

Fantasy setting

Play as Scarlett, daughter of Death, exploring a fantastical Venice and its surroundings, fighting in real time and growing supernatural powers to stop an undead necromancer.

The 4th Coming

Fantasy setting

A 1998 indie fantasy RPG played with point-and-click controls, mixing real-time hack-and-slash combat with character growth. Its world is set in the aftermath of the fallen Elves and a fading age.

The Elder Scrolls: Arena

Fantasy setting

The first Elder Scrolls game sends you across a huge, procedurally generated Tamriel to free the imprisoned emperor. Dungeon crawling, towns and freeform character building laid the foundation for later open-world RPGs.

Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds

Fantasy setting

A classic first-person dungeon RPG in which the Avatar, trapped in a blackrock-encased Castle Britannia, travels through several strange worlds. Free exploration, puzzles and dialogue with many characters define the experience.

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