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Shares resource management with Xanadu Next.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2017
Games like Xanadu Next
- 30 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Xanadu Next also play
The closest matches to Xanadu Next: Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Ys Origin, Ys SEVEN, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, and Ys: Memories of Celceta. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Lunacid
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Xanadu Next.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Nihon Falcom
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- 92% of 512 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Deliberate combat rewards positioning
- Hidden paths and secrets deepen exploration
- Interconnected world encourages revisiting areas
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Melancholic
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Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Xanadu Next.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Why this: Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like Xanadu Next.
Diablo® IV
Why this: Also Isometric and Dungeon Crawler, like Xanadu Next.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Xanadu Next at current Steam store prices.
Dungeon Siege II
Why this: Also Isometric and Dungeon Crawler, like Xanadu Next.
Kingsgrave
Why this: Shares resource management with Xanadu Next.
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
Why this: Also Isometric and JRPG, like Xanadu Next.
FlyKnight
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dungeon Crawler, like Xanadu Next.
Mark of the Deep
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Xanadu Next.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Xanadu Next, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Spiral Knights
Why this: Also Dungeon Crawler and Action RPG, like Xanadu Next.
Path of Exile
Why this: Also Isometric and Dungeon Crawler, like Xanadu Next.
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 Xanadu Next.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Xanadu Next.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Why this: Also JRPG and Dungeon Crawler, like Xanadu Next.
About Xanadu Next
The closest matches to Xanadu Next: Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Ys Origin, Ys SEVEN, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, and Ys: Memories of Celceta. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Xanadu Next is your kind of game, the closest matches are Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Ys Origin and Ys SEVEN — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and melancholic, and single out its environmental puzzles and exploration upgrades. 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 Xanadu Next: Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul.
Is Xanadu Next worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 512 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 Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 18 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deliberate combat rewards positioning
- Hidden paths and secrets deepen exploration
- Interconnected world encourages revisiting areas
- Melancholic folklore inspired narrative
People who play it also play: Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Ys Origin, Ys SEVEN
Frequently asked about Xanadu Next
Can I run it?
Does Xanadu Next work on Steam Deck?
Xanadu Next is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Xanadu Next cost?
Xanadu Next is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Xanadu Next?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Xanadu Next are Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Ys Origin, Ys SEVEN.
Who developed Xanadu Next?
Xanadu Next was developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc..