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2014PC87 % positive14.79 €

A classic turn-based indie JRPG following mechanic Claret as she gets drawn into a conflict in a city ruled by the winged Skyborn. Magic, machinery and mystery drive the story.

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

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The closest matches for Skyborn are The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV, Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy V. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Skyborn special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV 97% match – Turn-based combat
Newest alternative: Chained Echoes 94% match – released 2022

Best match

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

97 %Match

2018PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable92 % positive59.99 €

The grand finale of the Erebonia arc, where Class VII's old and new members unite to stop a continent-wide war. A story-heavy JRPG with turn-based combat, a large cast, and deep ties to the wider series.

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Final Fantasy IV

Fantasy setting

A genre-defining classic following the dark knight Cecil on a quest involving crystals and betrayal, with Active Time Battle turn-based combat and a rotating party. The Pixel Remaster brings redrawn 2D visuals and refreshed music.

Final Fantasy V

Strong character progression

The 1992 classic in Pixel Remaster form: its job system lets you freely switch and combine classes, making the turn-based battles highly flexible. It also offers a charming tale about four crystals, with redone graphics and music.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

Strong, story-driven narrative

The direct sequel continues Estelle and Joshua's journey with an epic, emotional story and a large, lovable cast. The refined turn-based combat with orbment magic adds tactical depth, while the world and its characters take center stage.

Cthulhu Saves the World

Fantasy setting

A humorous send-up of classic JRPGs where the ancient god Cthulhu must become a hero to regain his powers. Fast, accessible turn-based combat meets retro pixel visuals and plenty of self-aware jokes.

Final Fantasy

Fantasy setting

The Pixel Remaster of the first Final Fantasy brings the classic turn-based quest of four Warriors of Light to modern platforms with refreshed 2D visuals and a rearranged soundtrack. A simple but foundational JRPG experience.

Chained Echoes

Fantasy setting

An indie JRPG in 16-bit style with a clever turn-based battle system and a grown-up story.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd

Strong, story-driven narrative

A story-heavy JRPG with turn-based combat that serves as an epilogue to the Liberl saga, following Kevin and Ries on a hunt for an ancient artifact. It offers the largest playable cast in the series up to that point and rewards fans of the earlier games with many callbacks.

Final Fantasy VI

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic JRPG with a large ensemble cast, a tyrannical empire, and a dramatic world-shattering plot. The Pixel Remaster polishes the 2D visuals and music while keeping the proven turn-based combat.

Final Fantasy IV

Fantasy setting

A classic JRPG built on the Active Time Battle system, telling the dramatic tale of the dark knight Cecil. This PC version is based on the 2007 remake with improved visuals, a Hard mode and autosaves.