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1998 PCPlayStation

A classic JRPG with a gripping war story of friendship and betrayal. Over 100 recruitable characters, a growing home base, plus duels and army battles keep the gameplay varied.

What defines Suikoden II:

A party of several characters
Turn-based combat
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dark, serious atmosphere

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The closest matches for Suikoden II are Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, Suikoden and Suikoden V. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Suikoden II special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

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2025 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 49.99 € 👍 95 % Overwhelmingly positive, 1,785 reviews on Steam

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

Two classic JRPGs in HD: you recruit the 108 Stars of Destiny, grow your own headquarters, and live through political wars via turn-based battles and large-scale army clashes.

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Suikoden

A party of several characters

A classic JRPG where you recruit 108 Stars of Destiny, grow your own castle headquarters and lead a rebellion against an empire. Alongside turn-based party battles it features army battles and one-on-one duels.

Suikoden V

A party of several characters

A classic JRPG about a prince fighting to save his kingdom, where you recruit over 100 allies, grow your home base, and fight in turn-based battles and large-scale clashes. Its dense political story and the hunt for the 108 Stars of Destiny are the draw.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

A party of several characters

A direct sequel to Trails of Cold Steel in which Rean and his friends are swept up in a civil war. Turn-based combat with character links, a richly populated world full of recurring characters, and a heavy focus on narrative define the experience.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

A party of several characters

A classic JRPG following Class VII at a military academy, blending school life, field studies and a politically charged world into a long, character-driven story. The turn-based combat with linked party members is accessible yet pleasantly tactical.

Suikoden III

A party of several characters

A JRPG that tells one conflict through the Trinity Sight system from three different perspectives while you recruit the 108 Stars of Destiny. Political intrigue, paired combo attacks and a huge cast of recruitable characters define it.

Another Eden Begins

A party of several characters

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.

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

A party of several characters

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.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

A party of several characters

A classic-style JRPG from the creators of Suikoden: recruit over 100 heroes, grow your own castle base, and fight turn-based battles across a war-torn world. Its HD-2D retro charm appeals to old-school fans.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

Fantasy setting

A direct sequel to Final Fantasy IV in a classic retro style, told in episodic tales following the original heroes and their descendants. Traditional turn-based battles with rotating parties and plenty of nostalgia for fans of the original.