Rank 01Why this
Shares turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- $59.99 (Price checked Oct 19)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Metaphor: ReFantazio
- 34 games
- Updated Oct 19, 2026
Players who liked Metaphor: ReFantazio also play
The closest matches to Metaphor: ReFantazio: Persona 3 Reload, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and Dark Deity 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- $47.99 (Price checked Oct 19)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- $69.99 (Price checked Oct 19)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Rank 04 
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
Why this: Shares party management and skill tree progression with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Metaphor: ReFantazio
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- 2Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 97% of 97,746 reviews
- 3Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 85% of 2,053 reviews
- 4Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Also JRPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 95% of 3,707 reviews
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- 6The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
Shares party management and skill tree progression with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 94% of 462 reviews
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- 9For The King
Shares turn based combat and resource management with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 89% of 11,548 reviews
- 10Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 82% of 17,959 reviews
- 11SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
Shares party management and turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 94% of 120 reviews
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- 14Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 92% of 7,199 reviews
- 15The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots
Also Party-Based RPG and Time Management, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 81% of 465 reviews
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- 17Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3
Shares turn based combat and character progression with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 89% of 131 reviews
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- 19Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Shares dungeon crawling and time management with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 91% of 1,359 reviews
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- 22Tales of Graces f Remastered
Shares skill tree progression and boss fights with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
- 91% of 355 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: ATLUS
- Price: $69.99checked Oct 19
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 93% of 13,194 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 92
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Archetype system build variety
- Archetype system enables deep build variety
- Deadlines force strategic resource management
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Metaphor: ReFantazio.
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Why this: Same grand mood as Metaphor: ReFantazio.
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Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Metaphor: ReFantazio at current Steam store prices.
For The King
Why this: Shares turn based combat and resource management with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
Why this: Shares party management and turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
Why this: Shares time management with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots
Why this: Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3
Why this: Shares turn based combat and character progression with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Persona 3 Reload
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Why this: Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
More from ATLUS
Other recommendable Steam games by ATLUS, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Persona 4 Golden
Why this: Shares dungeon crawling with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Persona® 5 Strikers
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Catherine Classic
Why this: Same emotional mood as Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Persona 3 Portable
Why this: Shares time management with Metaphor: ReFantazio.
About Metaphor: ReFantazio
The closest matches to Metaphor: ReFantazio: Persona 3 Reload, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and Dark Deity 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Metaphor: ReFantazio is your kind of game, the closest matches are Persona 3 Reload, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its achievement hunting and archetype switching. 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.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a 2024 fantasy action-adventure RPG developed by ATLUS. Set in a richly detailed fantasy world, the game blends turn-based and action combat with deep character progression, dungeon exploration, and calendar deadlines that force strategic resource management. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, emotionally resonant, and epic in scope, while reviewers highlight the archetype-switching system for enabling substantial build variety. Boss encounters and achievement-hunting provide additional challenges across what reviewers describe as a long, narrative-driven adventure. Currently priced at $34.99 USD and playable on Steam Deck, it holds a 93% positive rating from over 13,000 Steam reviews and received a Metacritic score of 92.
About Metaphor: ReFantazio: After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
Is Metaphor: ReFantazio worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 93% of 13,194 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 85% positive across 365 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $69.99 (checked Oct 21).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 92 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 62 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Archetype system build variety
- Archetype system enables deep build variety
- Deadlines force strategic resource management
- Louis as a compelling antagonist
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Disappointing experience. 7/10 Crazy good visuals. Art style and animation are stellar. Sound effects and voice acting (JP) are superb. Story is engaging and interesting as are the characters. Combat is good. Where this game loses me is in…”
“The timers just ruined it for me. That and the amount of mana management...yes I know later in the game it gets less of a thing, but it just hasn't grabbed me at all and has annoyed me like crazy with it. Tie that together with a host of…”
People who play it also play: Persona 3 Reload, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Frequently asked about Metaphor: ReFantazio
Can I run it?
Does Metaphor: ReFantazio run on Steam Deck?
Metaphor: ReFantazio is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Metaphor: ReFantazio cost?
Metaphor: ReFantazio is listed on Steam at 69.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Metaphor: ReFantazio?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Metaphor: ReFantazio are Persona 3 Reload, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.
Who developed Metaphor: ReFantazio?
Metaphor: ReFantazio was developed by ATLUS and published by SEGA.