Games like Ys Origin
If Ys Origin is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Ys I & II Chronicles+ and Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its combat feels satisfying, multiple character perspectives and nostalgic action rpg. 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 →Ys Origin is a 2012 action-adventure RPG developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games, available on Steam for $19.99. Set in the ruins of an ancient tower, players progress through linear exploration while mastering fast, responsive combat against formidable bosses whose patterns must be learned and anticipated. Players describe the experience as challenging and immersive, with combat that feels satisfying and rewards precise timing. The game features three playable characters offering multiple perspectives on the narrative, and reviewers highlight its nostalgic action-RPG sensibilities. With approximately 94% positive reviews from over 1800 Steam users, it is a solo-only experience suited for extended sit-down sessions of medium length, though it is not currently supported on Steam Deck.
About Ys Origin: The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
Players who liked Ys Origin also play
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Ys: The Oath in Felghana
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Ys Origin.
Top pick for Ys Origin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.
Ys I & II Chronicles+
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Ys Origin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Ys Origin.
Third-strongest match for Ys Origin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release!
Ys: Memories of Celceta
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys Origin.
Ranked #4 for Ys Origin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys Origin.
World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.
Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Ys Origin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys Origin.
A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys Origin.
Ranked #6 for Ys Origin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Ys SEVEN
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Ys Origin.
Ranked #7 for Ys Origin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys Origin.
Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Ys Origin.
Ranked #8 for Ys Origin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ys Origin.
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
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Ys I & II Chronicles+
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Ys Origin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys Origin.
Reviewers of Ys Origin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Ys Origin.
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Ys Origin.
Reviewers of Ys Origin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Ys Origin.
Reviewers of Ys Origin cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release!
Trails
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Ys Origin cross-mention this title as a similar play.
TRAILS is a cozy puzzle game in which you plot routes for floating sand ships. Deliver vital cargo to remote outposts - without collisions, dead ends, or backtracking. Every move counts in the wasteland.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ys Origin at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Ys Origin on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Ys Origin on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys Origin.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Ys Origin on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys Origin.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Ys Origin on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Ys Origin.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Ys Origin on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Ys Origin.
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!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
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
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ys Origin.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
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.
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
NGU IDLE
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Ys Origin.
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
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More from Nihon Falcom
Other recommendable Steam games by Nihon Falcom, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
WHY THIS
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys Origin. Shares RPG with Ys Origin.
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys Origin.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys Origin. Shares Action and RPG with Ys Origin.
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys Origin.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys Origin. Shares RPG with Ys Origin.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Sora no Kiseki the 1st
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys Origin.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys Origin. Shares RPG with Ys Origin.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
WHY THIS
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys Origin. Shares RPG with Ys Origin.
Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys Origin.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys Origin. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys Origin.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Ys Origin.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys Origin. Shares RPG with Ys Origin.
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
WHY THIS
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys Origin. Shares RPG with Ys Origin.
Civil war has broken out across Erebonia. After his narrow escape from Trista, Rean will take up his sword again on a journey with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear...
Frequently asked about Ys Origin
- Does Ys Origin work on Steam Deck?
- Ys Origin is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Ys Origin cost?
- Ys Origin is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Ys Origin?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ys Origin are Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Ys I & II Chronicles+, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.
- Who developed Ys Origin?
- Ys Origin was developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games.
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