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2023PCSteam Deck playable5.19 €

A turn-based indie JRPG where you lead four close friends defending their home. It focuses on an emotional story of love, loss and betrayal.

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

The closest matches for Absinthia are Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, Suikoden II and Final Fantasy VI. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Absinthia 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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2025PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable95 % positive49.99 €

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • 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.

Suikoden II

Strong, story-driven narrative

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.

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 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.

Whisper of a Rose

Strong, story-driven narrative

A story-focused indie RPG about Melrose, a bullied girl who escapes into a dream world and learns it is real and in danger. The emotional narrative drives a classic RPG adventure.

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.

Breath of Fire IV

Fantasy setting

A classic PlayStation JRPG with a hand-drawn look, following Ryu and Princess Nina through an emotional tale of war and dragon powers. Turn-based combat with dragon transformations and a master-apprentice skill system give it its own character.

Thyria

Fantasy setting

An indie RPG with turn-based combat where you summon and train a team of Guardians and delve into the nightmares of cursed villagers, all while managing your time.

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