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1993 Classic

A classic SNES action adventure where young Will uses telekinesis and transformations to explore ancient ruins and real-world wonders. Dungeon crawling, light puzzles and a melancholic tale about a comet define the experience.

What defines Illusion of Gaia:

Fantasy setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
Lots to discover
Action-packed real-time combat

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The closest matches for Illusion of Gaia are Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered, Alundra and Final Fantasy Adventure. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Illusion of Gaia special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered

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2024 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 28.99 € 👍 91 % Very positive, 2,660 reviews on Steam

Fantasy setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
Lots to discover

This remaster bundle revives two cult classics starring the undead avenger Raziel, who shifts between the material and spectral realms to solve puzzles and hunt vampires. A gothic, brooding story, exploration and melee combat define the journey through the decaying land of Nosgoth.

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Alundra

Fantasy setting

A Zelda-style 2D action adventure in which you play the dreamwalker Alundra, entering villagers' nightmares. Tough dungeon puzzles and a surprisingly dark story set it apart.

Final Fantasy Adventure

Action-packed real-time combat

An early Game Boy action RPG classic (known as Seiken Densetsu) with Zelda-style real-time combat, an emotional rescue story and a world full of dungeons. The hero fights his way from gladiator-slave to wielder of the legendary sword.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Fantasy setting

As the vengeful vampire-wraith Raziel, you shift between the material and spectral realms across the ruined land of Nosgoth. Its gothic storytelling, world-shifting puzzles and gruesome combat, impaling or burning foes, make it stand out.

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.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

Fantasy setting

Raziel chases Kain through time while uncovering the dark secrets of Nosgoth. A dense gothic tale mixing environmental puzzles, spectral realm shifting and melee combat with the Soul Reaver blade.

Legacy of Kain: Defiance

Action-packed real-time combat

A dark gothic action-adventure where you alternate between the vampire Kain and the wraith Raziel. Brutal melee combat, environmental puzzles and a dense, layered tale of fate and vengeance define the experience.

Ultima IX: Ascension

Fantasy setting

The final chapter of the Ultima saga sends the Avatar back to Britannia in a 3D action RPG to stop the Guardian and restore the eight virtues. It is a nostalgic farewell mixing dungeon puzzles and real-time combat, though notorious for its technical problems.

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast-paced action RPG where adventurer Adol fights across the Canaan Islands using three elemental swords. Brisk combat, big boss fights and a memorable soundtrack define the experience.

King's Quest VIII: The Mask of Eternity

Fantasy setting

The final King's Quest entry moves to 3D and sends the knight Connor through a cursed land, mixing real-time combat, puzzles and exploration with light RPG elements. An unusual genre shift away from the series' classic point-and-click roots.