Rank 01Why this
Shares turn based combat with Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like Pier Solar and the Great Architects
- 19 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Pier Solar and the Great Architects also play
The closest matches to Pier Solar and the Great Architects: Cosmic Star Heroine, Shadows of Adam, Breath of Death VII, Doom & Destiny, and Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- 2017
Rank 03- $2.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- Deck Verified
- 2011
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Doom & Destiny
Why this: Shares side quests and turn based combat with Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
Rank 05 
Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also RPGMaker and JRPG, like Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
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Skyborn
Why this: Also RPGMaker and Turn-Based, like Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Pier Solar and the Great Architects
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Cosmic Star Heroine
Shares turn based combat with Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
- 89% of 629 reviews
- 2Shadows of Adam
Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
- 88% of 184 reviews
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- 4Doom & Destiny
Shares side quests and turn based combat with Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
- 97% of 1,141 reviews
- 5Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition
Also RPGMaker and JRPG, like Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
- 95% of 1,404 reviews
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- 128-Bit Adventures 1: The Forgotten Journey Remastered Edition
Genres: Indie, Adventure, RPG
- 91% of 109 reviews
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: WaterMelon
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 17
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 60% of 52 reviews
- Genres: RPG
- Metacritic 73
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Adjustable encounter rate and combat speed
- Music channels 1990s sega genesis magic
- Story is emotional and heartfelt
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Nostalgic
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CHRONO TRIGGER®
Why this: Shares side quests with Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
FINAL FANTASY
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
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Why this: Shares side quests and turn based combat with Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
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Why this: Also RPGMaker and JRPG, like Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
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Why this: Also RPGMaker and Turn-Based, like Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
Jack Move
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Pier Solar and the Great Architects.
About Pier Solar and the Great Architects
The closest matches to Pier Solar and the Great Architects: Cosmic Star Heroine, Shadows of Adam, Breath of Death VII, Doom & Destiny, and Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Pier Solar and the Great Architects is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cosmic Star Heroine, Shadows of Adam and Breath of Death VII — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and nostalgic, and single out its adjustable encounter rate and boss themed music. 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 Pier Solar and the Great Architects: In the peaceful town of Reja there live three best friends: Hoston, Alina and Edessot. Young and curious, they want to go on a herb-seeking quest to help cure Hoston's father's illness. Little do they know ...
Is Pier Solar and the Great Architects worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 60% of 52 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Oct 17).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 9 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Adjustable encounter rate and combat speed
- Music channels 1990s sega genesis magic
- Story is emotional and heartfelt
- Switchable between hd and classic 16 bit graphics
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“If you love JRPG's, I'm sure you'll find something in here worth liking. If you only like JRPG's, I feel like you'll be as dissappointed in this game as I am. It's not terrible, it's just boring. There are positive aspects to this game…”
“This is one of those Jrpg's from a time when developers thought really annoying design choices would make their game "unique." The turn based combat system is actually fine... it's the rest of the game that's just gonna end up making some…”
People who play it also play: Cosmic Star Heroine, Shadows of Adam, Breath of Death VII
Frequently asked about Pier Solar and the Great Architects
Can I run it?
Does Pier Solar and the Great Architects run on Steam Deck?
Pier Solar and the Great Architects 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 Pier Solar and the Great Architects cost?
Pier Solar and the Great Architects is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Pier Solar and the Great Architects have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Pier Solar and the Great Architects supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Pier Solar and the Great Architects?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pier Solar and the Great Architects are Cosmic Star Heroine, Shadows of Adam, Breath of Death VII.
Who developed Pier Solar and the Great Architects?
Pier Solar and the Great Architects was developed by WaterMelon.