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2023PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified92 % positive49.99 €

You follow two characters from different worlds on a sweeping science-fiction JRPG journey to save the planet Expel. Real-time battles with flexible skill systems and a sprawling story give it its charm.

  • A party of several characters
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

The closest matches for Star Ocean: The Second Story R are Rogue Galaxy, .Hack//Outbreak and .Hack//Mutation. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Star Ocean: The Second Story R special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Rogue Galaxy

90 %Match

2005PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Star Ocean: The Second Story R: a party of several characters, a sci-fi setting and melee combat with weapons or fists.

A space-faring action JRPG from Level-5 where you travel between planets with a party of three, fight in real time and upgrade weapons and skills. Cel-shaded visuals, plenty of side quests and a charming crew of space pirates define the adventure.

.Hack//Outbreak

A party of several characters

You venture through The World, a fictional online RPG, and unravel its mysterious incidents while fighting in real time with a small party. The story about hackers and virtual worlds is what makes it stand out.

.Hack//Mutation

A party of several characters

The second of four linked .hack games drops you into a fictional MMORPG called The World, where you run dungeons with a small party and unravel a mystery behind its glitches. Save data carries over through the series.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization

Strong character progression

An anime action JRPG set in the Sword Art Online universe, where you fight in real time alongside a party of familiar characters through MMO-style worlds. It focuses on bonds with your companions, character growth and a new story arc.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment

Strong character progression

An anime action RPG in the Sword Art Online universe that simulates the MMORPG experience offline. Over a hundred companions, dating-sim elements and relationships with Kirito's allies are central to the experience.

.Hack//Infection

A party of several characters

An action RPG set inside a fictional online game called The World, opening a four-part series. You fight in real time alongside a small party while unraveling a mystery about strange incidents in the game.

Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition

A party of several characters

You get the story of Final Fantasy XV in a compact mobile version with a cute chibi look and simple touch controls. The plot unfolds across ten episodes that are easy to play in short sessions on the go.

.Hack//G.U. Vol. 1: Rebirth

A party of several characters

An action RPG disguised as a fictional MMO called The World: as Haseo you chase revenge, clear dungeons and recruit allies. Its anime storytelling and faux-online atmosphere set it apart.

Tales of Graces F Remastered

Strong character progression

You battle through a fantasy world in fast real-time fights, switching between fighting styles to suit your approach. This remaster brings stunning visuals, English localization of previously untranslated scenes, and handy quality-of-life additions like auto-save.

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