Rank 01Why this
Shares vehicle combat and skill progression with Ys X: Nordics.
- $69.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Games like Ys X: Nordics
- 36 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked Ys X: Nordics also play
The closest matches to Ys X: Nordics: Ys X: Proud Nordics, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, God of War Ragnarök, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys X: Nordics.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Rank 03Why this
Shares combo based combat and real time combat with Ys X: Nordics.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 04 
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Ys X: Nordics.
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Rank 06 
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
Why this: Shares real time combat and boss fights with Ys X: Nordics.
Rank 07 
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Why this: Shares skill progression and combo based combat with Ys X: Nordics.
Rank 08 
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Why this: Shares character progression with Ys X: Nordics.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Ys X: Nordics
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 3God of War Ragnarök
Shares combo based combat and real time combat with Ys X: Nordics.
- 89% of 14,771 reviews
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- 6The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
Shares real time combat and boss fights with Ys X: Nordics.
- 94% of 462 reviews
- 7FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Shares skill progression and combo based combat with Ys X: Nordics.
- 80% of 11,420 reviews
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- 9RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys X: Nordics.
- 95% of 572 reviews
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- 16Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Shares skill progression and boss fights with Ys X: Nordics.
- 81% of 4,106 reviews
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- 18Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Shares boss fights and character progression with Ys X: Nordics.
- 85% of 2,053 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH
- Price: $59.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 76% of 673 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Blocking replaces dodging as core combat focus
- Combat feels fresh with only two party members
- Karja as a compelling secondary protagonist
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Ys X: Nordics
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys X: Nordics.
Ys I & II Chronicles+
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys X: Nordics.
Persona 5 Royal
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ys X: Nordics.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ys X: Nordics at current Steam store prices.
Void Sols
Why this: Shares skill progression and combo based combat with Ys X: Nordics.
Young Souls
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Ys X: Nordics.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Why this: Shares skill progression and boss fights with Ys X: Nordics.
Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys X: Nordics.
Sea of Stars
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ys X: Nordics.
Risen
Why this: Shares character progression and exploration with Ys X: Nordics.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Ys X: Nordics, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
AdventureQuest 3D
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Ys X: Nordics.
BLEACH Brave Souls
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys X: Nordics.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Ys X: Proud Nordics
Why this: Shares vehicle combat and skill progression with Ys X: Nordics.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys X: Nordics.
God of War Ragnarök
Why this: Shares combo based combat and real time combat with Ys X: Nordics.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Why this: Shares skill progression and combo based combat with Ys X: Nordics.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Why this: Shares character progression with Ys X: Nordics.
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: Same atmospheric mood as Ys X: Nordics.
Sora no Kiseki the 1st
Why this: Shares skill progression and real time combat with Ys X: Nordics.
Ys Origin
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys X: Nordics.
About Ys X: Nordics
The closest matches to Ys X: Nordics: Ys X: Proud Nordics, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, God of War Ragnarök, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ys X: Nordics is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ys X: Proud Nordics, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and God of War Ragnarök — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its block based combat and boss fights. 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.
About Ys X: Nordics: Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
Is Ys X: Nordics worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 673 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $59.99 (checked Nov 5).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 51 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 36 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
- Blocking replaces dodging as core combat focus
- Combat feels fresh with only two party members
- Karja as a compelling secondary protagonist
- Link combat mechanic rewards precise timing
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“a separate definitive edition comes out early 2026 with no upgrade path announced as of 08/21/25. don't buy besides that, i don't really care for this entry in the series too much. it seems like it'd be a really great time and scratch that…”
“Cmon I bought this game pretty much day 1 because I love Ys and then 2 months later they gonna reveal an improved version, won't let original game owners discount until early purchase bonuses are gone and can't even keep owned DLCs. I…”
People who play it also play: Ys X: Proud Nordics, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, God of War Ragnarök
Frequently asked about Ys X: Nordics
Can I run it?
Does Ys X: Nordics run on Steam Deck?
Ys X: Nordics 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 Ys X: Nordics cost?
Ys X: Nordics is listed on Steam at 59.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Ys X: Nordics have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Ys X: Nordics supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Ys X: Nordics?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ys X: Nordics are Ys X: Proud Nordics, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, God of War Ragnarök.
Who developed Ys X: Nordics?
Ys X: Nordics was developed by Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH and published by NIS America, Inc..