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Games like Fire Emblem

2003

The series' introduction to Western players: turn-based grid battles where every unit matters and fallen allies can be lost permanently. A tutorial prologue eases newcomers into the tactics before a classic fantasy war story unfolds.

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth
  • Fantasy setting

The closest matches for Fire Emblem are Vandal Hearts, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles and Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Fire Emblem special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Vandal Hearts

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1996PCPlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Fire Emblem: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and tactical depth.

A classic PlayStation tactical RPG where Ash Lambert and his companions fight an oppressive regime in turn-based battles. Battlefields with varied elevation and a grim story about an ancient threat define the experience.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

Turn-based combat

The remaster of the strategy classic tells a grim tale of intrigue, betrayal and honor amid the wars of Ivalice. You fight grid-based battles and shape your squad through a deep job system, now with full voice acting, improved visuals and new difficulty options.

Suikoden Tactics

Turn-based combat

As Kyril, you investigate monstrous creatures appearing in the island nations, playing through more than 25 turn-based battles. It is a taktical spin-off that reframes the events and Rune Cannons of Suikoden IV from a fresh angle.

Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

Turn-based combat

A classic tactical RPG told across two generations: you command armies on large maps, pair up your characters, and later send their children into battle. A tragic tale of political intrigue and war drives the whole game.

Fire Emblem Engage

Turn-based combat

A tactical RPG on grid maps where you play a revived Divine Dragon and summon heroes from past Fire Emblem games as Emblems. The ring system makes battles flexible and aggressive, while the story stays classic and lighthearted.

Shining Force II

Turn-based combat

A classic tactical RPG where you lead a growing roster of charming heroes through grid-based turn-based battles. The hunt for the stolen Jewels blends overworld exploration, character growth and a warm fantasy tale.

Lost Eidolons

Turn-based combat

A turn-based tactical RPG in the vein of Fire Emblem, where you lead mercenary Eden and a growing rebellion through linear, story-driven battles. You recruit allies and shape your squad for challenging encounters.

Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo

Turn-based combat

The third Fire Emblem game tells a fantasy epic across two books, combining a retelling of the first game with a new continuation. You lead a large army through grid-based turn-based battles where fallen units are lost for good.

Shining Force

Turn-based combat

A classic 16-bit tactical RPG where you lead a growing band of heroes through turn-based grid battles in a linear fantasy tale. Approachable and charming, with satisfying character leveling and promotions.

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