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2006 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 15.99 € 👍 93 % Very positive, 3,385 reviews on Steam

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.

What defines Ys Origin:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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The closest matches for Ys Origin are Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, Anima: Gate of Memories and Soulstice. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ys Origin special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

92 %

2003 PCPlayStation 17.99 € 👍 90 % Very positive, 1,330 reviews on Steam

  • Fantasy setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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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Soulstice

Challenging difficulty

A dark fantasy hack-and-slash in the vein of classic stylish action games, where you control two very different sisters at once: a swordswoman and her ghostly companion. The fast combat built on switching powers and chaining combos carries an emotional story about sisterly bonds.

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.

Homura Hime

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A third-person anime-styled action game with 3D bullet-curtain combat, where you fight demon girls possessed by emotions while uncovering the truth about your own hidden legacy.

Rubinite

Challenging difficulty

A dark fantasy boss rush action game in which princess Ruby seeks revenge to reclaim her kingdom. Its Focus mechanic lets her spot enemy weak points and land precise thrust attacks.

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence

Challenging difficulty

The first 3D Castlevania tells the origin of the Belmont vampire hunters. As Leon Belmont you whip your way through a gothic castle, fighting monster hordes and big bosses while collecting sub-weapons and elemental powers.

Severance: Blade of Darkness

Challenging difficulty

A brutal third-person swordfighting game where you play a Knight, Barbarian, Dwarf or Amazon and carve through enemies with heavy combos and gory, weighty combat on the hunt for a Necromancer. Its demanding, physical combat and grim dark-fantasy mood made it a cult classic.

Dissidia Final Fantasy

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 3D arena fighter where heroes and villains from the first ten Final Fantasy games clash in fast, flashy duels. RPG elements like levels, gear and abilities add long-term depth, backed by plenty of fan service and a strong soundtrack.

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