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2014PCSteam Deck playable60 % positive9.75 €

A classic indie RPG in the vein of early Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, with turn-based battles, a party, and lots of quests and secrets. It leans on nostalgic JRPG virtues rather than modern innovation.

Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
Fantasy setting
Strong character progression

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The closest matches for The Book of Legends are Final Fantasy, Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight and Final Fantasy V. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Book of Legends special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Final Fantasy 97% match – Turn-based combat
Newest alternative: 8-Bit Adventures 2 95% match – released 2023

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Final Fantasy

97 %Match

2021PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified95 % positive11.99 €

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.

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Aveyond 3-1: Lord of Twilight

Turn-based combat

A classic RPG Maker-style indie RPG with turn-based combat, where a party sets out to stop a dark prophecy from being fulfilled. The first chapter of a four-part series, with charm, side quests and light humor.

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.

Aveyond 3-2: Gates of Night

Turn-based combat

A classic turn-based indie RPG in the RPG Maker style: lead a party across the seas to open a mystical gate and stop a vampire mage wielding a powerful relic.

Final Fantasy III

Turn-based combat

The pixel remaster of the classic Final Fantasy RPG: four heroes of light travel a fantasy world using the famous job system and turn-based battles. Refreshed retro graphics and a reworked soundtrack give the old-school adventure a modern polish.

Breath of Fire III

Turn-based combat

A classic PlayStation JRPG following Ryu, last of the dragon clan, from childhood into adulthood. Standouts are the Dragon Gene system for combining transformations, the master-apprenticeship skill learning, and a charming, varied journey.

Ara Fell

Turn-based combat

An indie JRPG with classic turn-based combat set in a magical world of floating islands above the clouds. Its story about a vampire threat blends Japanese and Western RPG elements.

8-Bit Adventures 2

Turn-based combat

A retro-styled JRPG inspired by NES, SNES and PS1 classics, featuring turn-based battles, a party of heroes and pixel art, with modern conveniences.

Dragon Warrior VII

Strong character progression

A sprawling classic JRPG in which a party travels to the past to restore lost islands to the present world. It offers dozens of hours of exploration, turn-based battles and a deep job class system.

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

Strong character progression

A humorous, Flash-born RPG in the spirit of classic Final Fantasy, with turn-based battles, a party of four and a deep gear and magic system. It adds plenty of parody, secrets and tough optional bosses.

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