Games like OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
If OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is your kind of game, the closest matches are OCTOPATH TRAVELER™, OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 and Tactics Ogre: Reborn — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and epic. 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 →OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is a turn-based JRPG developed by Square Enix and ACQUIRE Corp. Players control eight protagonists whose individual stories gradually converge through cross-character linking mechanics, with the narrative building toward a cinematic finale. Combat revolves around a break-and-shield combo system where exploiting enemy weaknesses creates tactical advantages, while a job system allows deep party customization across multiple character classes. The 2.5D pixel art presentation creates a distinctive visual style, and field exploration incorporates day-night switching and command options to structure exploration. Reviewers describe the experience as atmospheric and epic, highlighting how the eight protagonists' interactions enrich discovery and how wild encounters reward strategic preparation. The game holds a 94% positive rating from over 4,500 Steam reviews, runs verified on Steam Deck, and costs $23.99.
About OCTOPATH TRAVELER II: 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.
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OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
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Top pick for OCTOPATH TRAVELER II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
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Shares an atmospheric mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Second-strongest match for OCTOPATH TRAVELER II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
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Shares an epic mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Third-strongest match for OCTOPATH TRAVELER II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
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.
Chained Echoes
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Shares an atmospheric mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Ranked #4 for OCTOPATH TRAVELER II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
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.
BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
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Ranked #5 for OCTOPATH TRAVELER II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
BRAVELY DEFAULT returns in HD! Relive the tale of the warriors of light. Enjoy strategic battles and over 20 different jobs. Plus modern gameplay enhancements and all-new minigames. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II
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Ranked #6 for OCTOPATH TRAVELER II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
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Shares an epic mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Ranked #7 for OCTOPATH TRAVELER II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Unravel the mysteries of the past in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
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Ranked #8 for OCTOPATH TRAVELER II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince comes to Steam®! Recruit monsters from the DQ series, synthesize new creatures and compose your ideal team.
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BRAVELY DEFAULT II
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A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
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Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
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Featuring fully voiced dialogue, beautifully enhanced graphics, and countless gameplay improvements, the genre-defining tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.
Tales of Maj'Eyal
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Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
FINAL FANTASY III
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The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Persona 5 Royal
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Noita
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Priced ~67% under OCTOPATH TRAVELER II on Steam right now.
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Persona 4 Golden
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A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Gunfire Reborn
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Priced ~42% under OCTOPATH TRAVELER II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
Persona 5 Royal
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Shares an atmospheric mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
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Coming soon from Square Enix
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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
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A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
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Return to the pixel‑art world of FINAL FANTASY, evolved from its classic roots. Travel with companions bound by fate and call on Visions to aid you in battle to uncover the truth behind a force that threatens to bring everything to ruin.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World
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Announced upcoming release from Square Enix, the studio behind OCTOPATH TRAVELER II. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
In this RPG, you befriend monsters from the DRAGON QUEST series, raise them up, synthesize new creatures, and pit them against other monsters in battle. Join fledgling monster wranglers Bianca and Nera as they set off on the adventure of a lifetime.
More from Square Enix
Other recommendable Steam games by Square Enix, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
NieR:Automata™
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NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
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Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
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FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
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Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
FINAL FANTASY VII
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Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind OCTOPATH TRAVELER II. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
FINAL FANTASY XVI
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Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind OCTOPATH TRAVELER II. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
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Shares an atmospheric mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind OCTOPATH TRAVELER II. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
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Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind OCTOPATH TRAVELER II. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
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.
Chained Echoes
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
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.
BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
BRAVELY DEFAULT returns in HD! Relive the tale of the warriors of light. Enjoy strategic battles and over 20 different jobs. Plus modern gameplay enhancements and all-new minigames. The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with OCTOPATH TRAVELER II.
Unravel the mysteries of the past in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world.
Frequently asked about OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
- Is OCTOPATH TRAVELER II verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — OCTOPATH TRAVELER II 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 OCTOPATH TRAVELER II cost?
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is listed on Steam at 23.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to OCTOPATH TRAVELER II?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside OCTOPATH TRAVELER II are OCTOPATH TRAVELER™, OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, Tactics Ogre: Reborn.
- Who developed OCTOPATH TRAVELER II?
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER II was developed by Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp. and published by Square Enix.
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