Games like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
If Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is your kind of game, the closest matches are Sora no Kiseki the 1st, Metaphor: ReFantazio and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, emotional and immersive. 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.
Get personalized picks →Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is an action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom and published by GungHo Online Entertainment America, released in 2025 at $38.99. Set in the Liberl Kingdom, it follows Estelle and Joshua as they unravel conspiracies threatening the peace of their homeland. The game features character progression, inventory management, and dialogue systems, exploring themes of coming-of-age, adventure, and exploration. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, praising the carefully-paced narrative that rewards patience and highlights well-developed, relatable characters. Reviewers note the strategic turn-based combat and deep world-building. Verified on Steam Deck, it holds a 96% positive rating from over 2,100 Steam reviews.
About Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
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Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
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Shares character development, turn based combat and an emotional mood with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Civil war has broken out across Erebonia. After his narrow escape from Trista, Rean will take up his sword again on a journey with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear...
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Sora no Kiseki the 1st
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Shares side quests, checkpoint based progression, adventure and a nostalgic mood with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
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Frequently asked about Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
- Is Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter 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 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter cost?
- Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is listed on Steam at 38.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter are Sora no Kiseki the 1st, Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel.
- Who developed Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter?
- Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter was developed by Nihon Falcom and published by GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc..
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