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Games like Luminous Arc

2007

You lead a party across grid-based battles against witches returning after a thousand years of peace. Kaito Shibano's character designs and Yasunori Mitsuda's music make this portable tactical RPG stand out.

Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
Companions and relationships
Tactical depth

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Tears To Tiara II: Heir Of The Overlord

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You join Hamil and the war god Tarte in a rebellion against a divine empire. Grid-based tactical battles alternate with story-heavy visual novel scenes.

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