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2026 PC 20.49 €

A pixel-art indie JRPG set in a digital afterlife, with combat built around rhythm and timing. It tells a story about the sacrifices that come with eternal life.

What defines Nocturne:

  • A party of several characters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Nocturne are Soul Hackers 2, Xenogears and Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Nocturne special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Soul Hackers 2

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2022 PCPlayStationXbox 59.99 € 👍 66 % Mixed, 3,013 reviews on Steam

  • A party of several characters
  • Turn-based combat
  • Sci-fi setting

A stylish Shin Megami Tensei spinoff where digital beings use demon summoning and turn-based combat to save humanity from doom. Exploiting enemy weaknesses rewards smart team building and demon fusion.

Xenogears

A party of several characters

An ambitious PlayStation JRPG with a sprawling, philosophically and religiously charged science-fiction story. Giant mech battles and a button-input combo system add variety, but the narrative is clearly the centerpiece.

Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra

A party of several characters

The finale of the Xenosaga trilogy delivers a sprawling, philosophical sci-fi epic following Shion and the fight against the Gnosis, told through hours of cinematics. The reworked turn-based battle system mixes characters and mechs with an emphasis on positioning and customization.

Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht

A party of several characters

A story-heavy sci-fi JRPG with turn-based battles, visible enemies and a layered, philosophical space saga. Lengthy cutscenes and an orchestral soundtrack define the experience.

Resonance of Fate

A party of several characters

A distinctive JRPG about three mercenaries in a steampunk tower city, with an acrobatic gunplay combat system that blends turn-based and real-time elements around positioning and resource management. Stylish but demanding, it asks you to master its complex systems.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis

A party of several characters

A mobile gacha spin-off that retells the whole FFVII saga in short chapters of cutscenes followed by battles. Combat uses an ATB-style system with weapon and gear cards, presented in a charming chibi look.

Mega Man X: Command Mission

A party of several characters

A Mega Man X spin-off reimagined as a classic JRPG: you lead a squad of Reploids through turn-based battles where positioning and attack range matter. It keeps the series' look and sci-fi flavor while playing much like Breath of Fire.

Honkai: Star Rail

A party of several characters

A turn-based sci-fi gacha RPG where you travel from world to world aboard the Astral Express, building a team of many characters around elemental weaknesses and ultimates. Polished presentation, dialogue-heavy storytelling and a large roster of collectible characters define it.

Final Fantasy VII

A party of several characters

A landmark JRPG in which Cloud and his allies take on the powerful Shinra corporation. The flexible Materia system, a dramatic epic and unforgettable music make it a classic.

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