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2009PlayStation

In Persona you uncover a philosophical mystery about dreams, purpose and identity set in a modern world, where you can talk demons down instead of always fighting them. Negotiation rather than brute force gives the turn-based battles a distinctive twist.

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

The closest matches for Shin Megami Tensei: Persona are Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, Death End Re;Quest and Persona 2: Innocent Sin. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shin Megami Tensei: Persona special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

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2000PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Shin Megami Tensei: Persona: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and a strong story.

A classic JRPG in which reporter Maya investigates a curse in the city of Sumaru that makes rumors come true. Its blend of urban mystery, demon negotiation and turn-based battles is dark, quirky and distinctive.

Death End Re;Quest

Turn-based combat

A dark Compile Heart JRPG about rescuing a friend trapped in a VR MMORPG while investigating the mystery in the real world. Turn-based battles with glitch mechanics and disturbing story twists give it an unusual, unsettling mood.

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

Turn-based combat

A dark JRPG classic about rumors that come true in Sumaru City, following a group of students through demon negotiations and a dense, mature story full of twists.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory

Strong character progression

As a hacker and detective in a cyber Tokyo, you collect, evolve and digivolve hundreds of Digimon in turn-based battles. The side story following Keisuke Amasawa offers a fresh angle on the Cyber Sleuth plot.

Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

Turn-based combat

A classic 16-bit JRPG blending science fiction and fantasy, where you play young hunter Chaz and travel across several planets with a growing party. Its comic-panel cutscenes and combo techniques between party members make it stand out.

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Turn-based combat

A first-person dungeon-crawling JRPG set in a cyberpunk city, where you recruit and fuse demons as allies. A hacker theme and dark mystery plot meet turn-based battles.

Final Fantasy VI

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG with a large ensemble cast, an iconic villain and a dramatic story set in a world blending magic and steampunk technology. This PC version is the mobile port with upgraded 2D graphics.

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