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2008PlayStation

A murder mystery set in a sleepy Japanese town where you balance school life and friendships by day and dive into an eerie TV world for turn-based dungeon crawling by night. Its lovable cast, warm humor and catchy soundtrack make it a genre classic.

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

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The closest matches for Persona 4 are Chrono Cross, Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Persona 4 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Chrono Cross

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1999PlayStation

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

Chrono Cross is a JRPG classic in which Serge hops between two parallel worlds while uncovering his own fate. Over 40 recruitable characters, an unusual element-based combat system instead of standard leveling, and a superb soundtrack set it apart.

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Persona 3 Reload

Turn-based combat

As a transfer student you balance school life and friendships with turn-based Persona battles in the Tartarus tower during the Dark Hour. The remake blends social sim, an emotional story and slick stylish presentation with modern polish.

Persona 5 Royal

Turn-based combat

High-school life in Tokyo meets dungeon crawling: stylish turn-based battles, time management and a long, gripping story.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

Turn-based combat

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.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

Turn-based combat

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.

Deltarune

Turn-based combat

Toby Fox's follow-up to Undertale mixes menu-based party battles with bullet-hell dodging, and enemies can be spared instead of fought. A charming, funny cast, a standout soundtrack and an unsettling meta-mystery sit beneath its colorful surface.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

Turn-based combat

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.

Final Fantasy IX

Turn-based combat

A fairy-tale classic with iconic characters and turn-based combat.

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

Turn-based combat

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.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

Turn-based combat

A sprawling, story-driven JRPG in which Rean returns as an instructor at a new military academy, following his students and old friends. Turn-based combat with character links and a richly interconnected series world are the focus.