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2005PC91 % positive14.99 €

A classic action RPG from Nihon Falcom in which a gravely wounded knight explores a labyrinthine dungeon realm in search of the legendary Dragon Slayer sword. Exploration, gear and real-time combat take center stage.

Melee combat with weapons or fists
Lots to discover
Fantasy setting
Strong character progression

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The closest matches for Xanadu Next are Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, Revenant and King's Field. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Xanadu Next special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim 93% match – Melee combat with weapons or fists
Newest alternative: Wigmund 87% match – released 2022

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Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

93 %Match

2003PCPlayStationSteam Deck playable90 % positive17.99 €

A fast-paced action RPG where adventurer Adol fights across the Canaan Islands using three elemental swords. Brisk combat, big boss fights and a memorable soundtrack define the experience.

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Revenant

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 1999 action RPG in which you play Locke, a resurrected warrior who fights monsters, collects magic and explores dark catacombs to rescue a warlord's kidnapped daughter. Combat is real-time from an isometric view with manually executed attack combos.

King's Field

Melee combat with weapons or fists

An early real-time first-person dungeon crawler widely seen as a forerunner of the Souls games. Slow, deliberate combat, a cryptic world and a lonely atmosphere make for a grim, unforgiving journey of discovery.

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

Strong character progression

As Hector, a former servant of Dracula, you hack your way through gothic castles and lands in a 3D action adventure. Its standout feature is Devil Forgery, which lets you raise and evolve Innocent Devil companions that fight alongside you.

Ys Origin

Strong character progression

A fast-paced action RPG where you climb a demon-infested tower, with snappy combat, demanding bosses and a driving rock soundtrack. Multiple playable characters with distinct combat styles encourage replaying.

Vanishing Realms

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A VR-exclusive fantasy RPG where you swing a sword and cast spells in hands-on melee against life-sized monsters while exploring eerie realms full of wards and lost artifacts.

Final Fantasy Adventure

Melee combat with weapons or fists

An early Game Boy action RPG classic (known as Seiken Densetsu) with Zelda-style real-time combat, an emotional rescue story and a world full of dungeons. The hero fights his way from gladiator-slave to wielder of the legendary sword.

Sword of Vermilion

Melee combat with weapons or fists

As a prince avenging your father, you hunt eight hidden Rings across a wide land to bring down Tsarkon. Its real-time sword fights and secret-hunting exploration make this early action RPG stand out.

Lost God

Melee combat with weapons or fists

You explore ancient ruins and a sacred forest, fighting twisted creatures in real-time combat and braving trap-filled dungeons. Your goal is to free a god while uncovering the world's history.

Wigmund

Melee combat with weapons or fists

Wigmund is an indie action RPG set in an open fantasy world where you uncover ancient secrets and the mystery of the hidden knights. Combat is skill-based rather than simple click-to-attack.

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