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Games like Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero

If Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom, Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless and Dark Deity 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its 100 hours of content, atmospheric and challenging. 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.

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About Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero: Join Marona and her Phantom friends on a mission to defeat the sinister Shipwreck Fleet! Recruit Phantoms, bind them to objects, combine them with Gadgets, and even merge them with Marona herself in this Play-It-Your-Way RPG.

2025StrategyAdventureRPG47.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Top pick for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Dive back into Marl Kingdom through a series of charming stories that concludes the tales of Rhapsody I and Rhapsody II!

    2023AdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Second-strongest match for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Disgaea is back and better than ever in Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless! Join Fuji as he embarks on a perilous journey of redemption, and experience unique features new to the Disgaea series!

    2023ActionStrategyAdventure44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dark Deity 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares class specialization, skill tree progression, adventure and an atmospheric mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Third-strongest match for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Dark Deity

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Ranked #4 for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Ranked #5 for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Help Fang and the gang harness the power of song in this comedic tactical RPG romp.

    2023StrategyRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Persona 3 Reload

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Ranked #6 for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.

    2024StrategyAdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Metaphor: ReFantazio

    WHY THIS

    Shares party management, dungeon crawling, adventure and an atmospheric mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Ranked #7 for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    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.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon

    WHY THIS

    Shares party management, equipment upgrades, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Ranked #8 for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The future of an entire continent is at stake in this milestone entry in the Trails series! Explore the vast Calvard Republic with three different protagonists, nurture connections, and master powerful skills in both real-time and turn-based battles as you uncover the secrets at the core of Zemuria!

    2026ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero

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.

  1. Phantom Brave PC

    WHY THIS

    Shares phantom summoning and an atmospheric mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Reviewers of Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    In the world of Ivoire lives Marona, an orphan with the ability to speak with phantoms. Though shunned by society, she believes in helping others. With her phantom companion Ash, Marona aims to purchase the mysterious Phantom Isle.

    2016RPG3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Disgaea PC

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Reviewers of Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The hotheaded Laharl seeks to be the next big Overlord in the Netherworld...and will destroy anyone that gets in his way! With his devious vassal Etna and the angel trainee Flonne as his unlikely allies, he must battle his way to supremacy and retake the throne in this over-the-top RPG adventure!

    2016RPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Disgaea 2 PC

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Reviewers of Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The Overlord Zenon has cursed the land, leaving a young man named Adell to seek vengeance. However, all hell breaks loose as Adell accidentally kidnaps the Princess of the Netherworld. Will Adell be able to return the Princess, defeat Zenon, and break the Overlord's dark curse?

    2017RPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~69% under Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bloons TD 6

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

    2018Strategy13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Schedule I

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~69% under Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Forest

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.

Other recommendable Steam games by Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Disgaea PC

    WHY THIS

    Shares a comedic mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Shares RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The hotheaded Laharl seeks to be the next big Overlord in the Netherworld...and will destroy anyone that gets in his way! With his devious vassal Etna and the angel trainee Flonne as his unlikely allies, he must battle his way to supremacy and retake the throne in this over-the-top RPG adventure!

    2016RPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Disgaea 5 Complete

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Shares Strategy and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The nefarious Overlord Void Dark seeks to enslave countless Netherworlds...and only the young demon Killia can stop him! Assemble your tenacious army of rebels and unleash vengeance in this hell-raising adventure! The stakes are high, the damage cap is higher, and the destruction is limitless!

    2018StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Yomawari: Night Alone

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.

    2016StrategyAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Disgaea 2 PC

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Shares RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The Overlord Zenon has cursed the land, leaving a young man named Adell to seek vengeance. However, all hell breaks loose as Adell accidentally kidnaps the Princess of the Netherworld. Will Adell be able to return the Princess, defeat Zenon, and break the Overlord's dark curse?

    2017RPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Shares Strategy and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Beneath a small town lies an endless maze known as the Labyrinth of Refrain. Dusk Witch Dronya arrives, and with her puppet soldiers, endeavors to find something buried deep within. Embark on an adventure as you discover the secrets underground.

    2018StrategyRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Disgaea is back and better than ever in Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless! Join Fuji as he embarks on a perilous journey of redemption, and experience unique features new to the Disgaea series!

    2023ActionStrategyAdventure44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Yomawari: Midnight Shadows

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The dark is no place to be alone. After a beautiful show of summer fireworks, two young girls begin to make their way home. However, a mysterious attacker separates them, and both must brave the haunting night filled with unspeakable terrors and survive the darkness.

    2017StrategyAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Disgaea 4 Complete+

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Another title from Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., the studio behind Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Shares Strategy and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    The ultimate Disgaea has arrived to Steam! HL-raising action and a horde of special features await you in this tale of fiery revolution.

    2020StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Dive back into Marl Kingdom through a series of charming stories that concludes the tales of Rhapsody I and Rhapsody II!

    2023AdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Disgaea is back and better than ever in Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless! Join Fuji as he embarks on a perilous journey of redemption, and experience unique features new to the Disgaea series!

    2023ActionStrategyAdventure44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dark Deity 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares class specialization, skill tree progression, adventure and an atmospheric mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Dark Deity

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and RPG with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Help Fang and the gang harness the power of song in this comedic tactical RPG romp.

    2023StrategyRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Persona 3 Reload

    WHY THIS

    Shares turn based combat with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.

    Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.

    2024StrategyAdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero

Is Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero 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 Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero cost?
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is listed on Steam at 47.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero are Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom, Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, Dark Deity 2.
Who developed Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero?
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero was developed by Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. and published by NIS America, Inc..

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