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2019PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified94 % positive59.99 €

A fast-paced action JRPG where Adol, cursed as a Monstrum, swings and glides across the rooftops of Balduq with special powers. Combat is fluid and built on dodging and parrying against the Grimwald Nox, backed by a driving rock soundtrack.

Melee combat with weapons or fists
A party of several characters
Lots to discover
Action-packed real-time combat

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The closest matches for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox are Ys Seven, Tales of Berseria and Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ys IX: Monstrum Nox special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Ys Seven 91% match – Melee combat with weapons or fists
Newest alternative: Tales of Arise 89% match – released 2021

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Ys Seven

91 %Match

2009PCPlayStation92 % positive24.99 €

A fast-paced action JRPG in which adventurer Adol travels the kingdom of Altago with a party of characters you can swap between on the fly during real-time combat. Brisk fights, big boss battles and a driving soundtrack define it.

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Tales of Berseria

A party of several characters

A dark JRPG where you play the vengeful Velvet and lead a band of misfits against the world's established order. Fast real-time combat and a character-driven story set it apart from typical heroic tales.

Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

Strong character progression

Disney worlds and Final Fantasy characters meet in an action RPG where Sora wields the Keyblade against the darkness. The Final Mix version adds extra scenes, bosses and gameplay tweaks.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Lots to discover

A sprawling JRPG set on the backs of giant Titans, where you collect Blades and use them in a real-time combat system built on auto-attacks and combos. Exploring the cloud-sea world of Alrest and a deep progression system drive the experience.

Tales of Arise

Strong character progression

A fast-paced action JRPG about two people from opposing worlds joining forces to break an oppressive rule. Flashy real-time combat with party-based combos and a character-driven story are the core of the experience.

Tales of Zestiria

A party of several characters

An action-driven JRPG where you play Sorey, the Shepherd, fusing with Seraphim partners to unleash powerful combos. The journey crosses broad landscapes and tells a classic tale of light versus malevolence.

Tales of the Abyss

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic Tales series JRPG with a fast real-time battle system where you move freely around the battlefield. Its emotional story about prophecy, fate and identity is carried by a memorable party of characters.

Tales of Xillia

Strong character progression

A classic action JRPG where you pick Jude or Milla to travel a world shared by humans and spirits. Fast real-time battles with linked partner attacks and a character-focused story are the core of the experience.

Tales of Vesperia

A party of several characters

A classic JRPG with fast real-time combat in which former knight Yuri uncovers a conspiracy around the magical blastia technology. A charming party, anime-style visuals and a long, character-driven story define the experience.

Kingdom Hearts II

Strong character progression

Sora, Donald and Goofy hop between Disney worlds in fast, flashy real-time combat built around reaction commands and Drive Forms. It's all wrapped in a convoluted but heartfelt story about hearts, Nobodies and Organization XIII.

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