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Games like Elements II: Hearts of Light

2016PC55 % positive

A classic turn-based indie RPG in the JRPG tradition: you lead a band of young heroes who protect a mysterious girl and try to stop a sinister plot to resurrect an ancient evil.

  • A party of several characters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong character progression

The closest matches for Elements II: Hearts of Light are Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy and Grandia II. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Elements II: Hearts of Light special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Final Fantasy IV

97 %Match

2012PCSteam Deck playable84 % positive14.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Elements II: Hearts of Light: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and a fantasy setting.

A classic JRPG built on the Active Time Battle system, telling the dramatic tale of the dark knight Cecil. This PC version is based on the 2007 remake with improved visuals, a Hard mode and autosaves.

Final Fantasy

Turn-based combat

The Pixel Remaster of the first Final Fantasy brings the classic turn-based quest of four Warriors of Light to modern platforms with refreshed 2D visuals and a rearranged soundtrack. A simple but foundational JRPG experience.

Grandia II

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG following the mercenary Ryudo, with battles built around a visible initiative gauge where well-timed attacks can cancel and push back enemies. The fast, dynamic combat and its story of light versus darkness make it stand out even today.

Final Fantasy IV

Turn-based combat

A genre-defining classic following the dark knight Cecil on a quest involving crystals and betrayal, with Active Time Battle turn-based combat and a rotating party. The Pixel Remaster brings redrawn 2D visuals and refreshed music.

Final Fantasy V

Turn-based combat

The 1992 classic in Pixel Remaster form: its job system lets you freely switch and combine classes, making the turn-based battles highly flexible. It also offers a charming tale about four crystals, with redone graphics and music.

I Am Setsuna

Turn-based combat

A nostalgic throwback JRPG with a melancholy journey through a snowbound world, following a young woman chosen as a sacrifice. Its active-time battles with a momentum mechanic and gentle piano soundtrack define the mood.

Breath of Fire III

Turn-based combat

A classic PlayStation JRPG following Ryu, last of the dragon clan, from childhood into adulthood. Standouts are the Dragon Gene system for combining transformations, the master-apprenticeship skill learning, and a charming, varied journey.

Ara Fell

Turn-based combat

An indie JRPG with classic turn-based combat set in a magical world of floating islands above the clouds. Its story about a vampire threat blends Japanese and Western RPG elements.

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