Games like Chained Echoes
If Chained Echoes is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sea of Stars, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II and Starlight Legacy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, immersive and nostalgic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Chained Echoes is a challenging long-form turn-based RPG that channels the spirit of classic 16-bit era Japanese role-playing games. Set in a fantasy world where dragons and piloted mechs coexist, the game combines two distinct combat systems and rewards exploration through a layered character customization system centered on class-emblems. The gauge-based combat incorporates character-swapping, crystal-farming, and an addictive reward-board, while difficulty-adjustment options accommodate different skill levels. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and nostalgic, with reviewers highlighting how the story ties characters and events together seamlessly. Released in 2022 at $24.99, it is verified for Steam Deck and holds a 90% positive rating from over 4,500 Steam reviews.
About Chained Echoes: Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
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Sea of Stars
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Top pick for Chained Echoes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Second-strongest match for Chained Echoes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Chained Echoes.
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Starlight Legacy
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Third-strongest match for Chained Echoes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Explore the vast Evaria Kingdom in this 16-bit JRPG adventure. As the fate of the kingdom hangs in balance, three warriors are tasked with finding the Starlight Relics scattered across the Forest, Mountain, Desert, and Sky Provinces. Collect the four relics in any order in this non-linear retro RPG.
8-Bit Adventures 2
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Chained Echoes.
Ranked #4 for Chained Echoes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Ranked #5 for Chained Echoes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Rise Against Ruin - Unite a party of League of Legends Champions, explore Bilgewater and set sail for the Shadow Isles to uncover the secrets of the deadly Black Mist in this immersive turn-based RPG.
EARTHLOCK
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Ranked #6 for Chained Echoes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Earthlock is an indie developed, adventure RPG inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, with a fresh take on turn based combat and character progression.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
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Ranked #7 for Chained Echoes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Chained Echoes.
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Virgo Versus The Zodiac
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Ranked #8 for Chained Echoes fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.
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Sea of Stars
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Reviewers of Chained Echoes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Crystal Project
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Shares a retro mood with Chained Echoes.
Reviewers of Chained Echoes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Reviewers of Chained Echoes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Chained Echoes.
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Quartet
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Reviewers of Chained Echoes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.
Cosmic Star Heroine
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Shares a retro mood with Chained Echoes.
Reviewers of Chained Echoes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
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Shares difficulty adjustment and a retro mood with Chained Echoes.
Reviewers of Chained Echoes cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!
Persona 5 Royal
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
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Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
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Shares a retro mood with Chained Echoes.
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Chained Echoes at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
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Priced ~80% under Chained Echoes on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chained Echoes.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
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Priced ~60% under Chained Echoes on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chained Echoes.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
People Playground
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Priced ~60% under Chained Echoes on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chained Echoes.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
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Priced ~60% under Chained Echoes on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Chained Echoes.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
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Priced ~80% under Chained Echoes on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
PEAK
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Priced ~68% under Chained Echoes on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Chained Echoes.
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chained Echoes.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chained Echoes.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chained Echoes.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chained Echoes.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chained Echoes.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Chained Echoes.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sea of Stars
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Chained Echoes.
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
8-Bit Adventures 2
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Chained Echoes.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Chained Echoes.
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Virgo Versus The Zodiac
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Chained Echoes.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and RPG with Chained Echoes.
Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.
Frequently asked about Chained Echoes
- Is Chained Echoes verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Chained Echoes is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Chained Echoes cost?
- Chained Echoes is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Chained Echoes?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Chained Echoes are Sea of Stars, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, Starlight Legacy.
- Who developed Chained Echoes?
- Chained Echoes was developed by Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda) and published by Deck13, WhisperGames.
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