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2016 PlayStation

A supremely stylish JRPG where you balance daily school life and friendships in Tokyo with heists into the surreal Palaces of corrupt adults as the Phantom Thieves. Snappy turn-based combat, an iconic acid-jazz soundtrack and a long, gripping tale of rebellion set it apart.

What defines Persona 5:

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Lavish presentation

The closest matches for Persona 5 are Persona 3 Reload, Persona 5 Royal and Reverse: 1999. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Persona 5 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Persona 3 Reload

96 %

2024 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 59.99 € 👍 94 % Very positive, 42,567 reviews on Steam

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

As a transfer student you balance school life and friendships with turn-based Persona battles in the Tartarus tower during the Dark Hour. The remake blends social sim, an emotional story and slick stylish presentation with modern polish.

Reverse: 1999

Lavish presentation

A stylish gacha RPG in which a mysterious storm throws the world into a 1999 full of time anomalies. You assemble Arcanists for turn-based, card-like combat and follow a story wrapped in a striking retro aesthetic.

Mato Anomalies

Turn-based combat

A turn-based JRPG set in a neo-futuristic, oriental-inspired city where a duo of investigators looks into anomalies and fights demons inside rifts. It leans heavily on story and a distinctive art style, with visual novel elements.

Another Eden Begins

Turn-based combat

A classic-style JRPG about time travel with command-based battles, with story work from Chrono Trigger writer Masato Kato. New Game+ lets you replay with your upgraded party and chase more than ten different endings.

Chrono Cross

Turn-based combat

Chrono Cross is a JRPG classic in which Serge hops between two parallel worlds while uncovering his own fate. Over 40 recruitable characters, an unusual element-based combat system instead of standard leveling, and a superb soundtrack set it apart.

Final Fantasy X-2

Lavish presentation

The sequel to Final Fantasy X follows an all-female trio in a fast active-time battle system where you swap jobs mid-fight via Dresspheres. The tone is much lighter and poppier, with flexible mission order and incentives for multiple playthroughs.

Ar tonelico: Melody of Elemia

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG where magic is created through song: Reyvateil heroines fight with music, and the Dive System lets you explore their inner worlds to deepen bonds. Its standout traits are the soundtrack and relationship-driven character development.

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