Rank 01Why this
Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- $69.99 (Price checked Oct 19)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Games like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
- 35 games
- Updated Oct 19, 2026
Players who liked Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter also play
The closest matches to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Sora no Kiseki the 1st, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Tales of ARISE, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares side quests and checkpoint based progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- $59.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 19)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Rank 04 
Tales of ARISE
Why this: Also JRPG and Romance, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
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Rank 06 
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Why this: Shares side quests and character customization with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Rank 07 
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
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- 1Metaphor: ReFantazio
Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 93% of 13,194 reviews
- 2Sora no Kiseki the 1st
Shares side quests and checkpoint based progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 97% of 65 reviews
- 3The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 94% of 6,262 reviews
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- 6FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Shares side quests and character customization with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 80% of 11,420 reviews
- 7Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Shares turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 92% of 7,199 reviews
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- 9
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- 11LUNAR Remastered Collection
Shares side quests and turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 91% of 412 reviews
- 12DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
Shares side quests and skill tree progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 91% of 1,434 reviews
- 13Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3
Shares side quests and mission based progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 89% of 131 reviews
- 14Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
Shares character development and side quests with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 90% of 727 reviews
- 15
- 16Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Shares character customization with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 91% of 1,359 reviews
- 17
- 18Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
Shares world building with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 84% of 2,408 reviews
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- 20Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
- 93% of 2,254 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Nihon Falcom
- Price: $59.99checked Oct 19
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 2,148 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 89
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Carefully paced narrative that rewards patience
- Characters are well developed and relatable
- Charming protagonist duo estelle and joshua
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Immersive
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Persona 5 Royal
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
FINAL FANTASY VII
Why this: Shares side quests and turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Valkyria Chronicles™
Why this: Shares mission based progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter at current Steam store prices.
Sea of Stars
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Dark Deity 2
Why this: Shares side quests and mission based progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Romance, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Riviera: The Promised Land
Why this: Shares turn based combat and inventory management with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Eastward
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
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
Why this: Shares side quests and checkpoint based progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Tales of ARISE
Why this: Also JRPG and Romance, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Why this: Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Why this: Shares side quests and character customization with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Persona 3 Reload
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
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 of Cold Steel
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Ys Origin
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
Why this: Shares character development and turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
About Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
The closest matches to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Sora no Kiseki the 1st, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Tales of ARISE, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is your kind of game, the closest matches are Metaphor: ReFantazio, Sora no Kiseki the 1st and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and immersive, and single out its character customization and character development. 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.
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.
Is Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 2,148 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 92% positive across 331 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $59.99 (checked Oct 22).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 53 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Carefully paced narrative that rewards patience
- Characters are well developed and relatable
- Charming protagonist duo estelle and joshua
- Combat system is strategic and rewarding
People who play it also play: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Sora no Kiseki the 1st, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Frequently asked about Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Can I run it?
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 59.99 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 Metaphor: ReFantazio, Sora no Kiseki the 1st, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky.
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..