Games like Tales of Symphonia
If Tales of Symphonia is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, Tales of Zestiria and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its characters grow organically, remastered soundtrack elevates nostalgia and contemplative. 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 →Tales of Symphonia is a long-form JRPG that originally launched in 2003 and received a PC port in 2016 based on the PlayStation 3 version. Players engage with a linear-motion battle system augmented by an art combo system and character swapping mechanics, with gameplay tracking achievements and offering side quests alongside the main narrative. Reviewers note that characters grow organically throughout the adventure, while combat rewards mastery of timing and combo chains. The remastered soundtrack enhances the nostalgic experience for returning players. Players describe the story as balancing hardship with hope across an epic narrative, and describe the world as feeling alive with optional content. The game is verified for Steam Deck play, costs $4.99, and holds an 85% positive rating from over 2,700 Steam reviews.
About Tales of Symphonia: FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.
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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
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Top pick for Tales of Symphonia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Tales of Zestiria
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Tales of Symphonia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Third-strongest match for Tales of Symphonia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Tales of Berseria™
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Tales of Symphonia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Harmonic Catastrophe
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Ranked #5 for Tales of Symphonia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Harmonic Catastrophe is a story-rich action RPG where you rescue sacred creatures called Astras. You will forge unbreakable bonds, unleash devastating combat skills and will be joined by different Oathbound through a world where the last light of creation is dying. You are its only chance.
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Tales of Symphonia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Tales of ARISE
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Ranked #7 for Tales of Symphonia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Tales of Xillia Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Ranked #8 for Tales of Symphonia fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Experience Tales of Xillia, remastered for the first time ever. Dive into the magnificent world of Rieze Maxia as either Jude Mathis, an aspiring medical student from the capital, or Milla Maxwell, a mysterious woman accompanied by four powerful spirits.
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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Tales of Symphonia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
FINAL FANTASY
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Reviewers of Tales of Symphonia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Tales of ARISE
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Reviewers of Tales of Symphonia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Tales of Berseria Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an emotional mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Reviewers of Tales of Symphonia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Tales of Berseria returns with enhanced playability and quality-of-life enhancements! Join Velvet on her journey for vengeance, along with her cast of eccentric companions, as they sail through the archipelago which comprises the kingdom of Midgand.
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
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Shares an emotional mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Reviewers of Tales of Symphonia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
Tales of Zestiria
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Tales of Symphonia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Yomi no Kuni
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Tales of Symphonia cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Yomi no Kuni is an Action Roguelike game where you play as a samurai seeking redemption in a twisted version of the Shinto underworld. Unlock new skills and modify the Death Mark to defeat your enemies.
Tales of Berseria™
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Tales of Symphonia cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Tales of Symphonia at current Steam store prices.
The Test
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Priced ~60% under Tales of Symphonia on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~60% under Tales of Symphonia on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
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Priced ~60% under Tales of Symphonia on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
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Priced ~60% under Tales of Symphonia on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
The Binding of Isaac
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Priced ~60% under Tales of Symphonia on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
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STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
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Priced ~50% under Tales of Symphonia on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
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Priced ~50% under Tales of Symphonia on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?
Mirror
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Tales of Symphonia on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
This is a game that combines match-3, GALGAME elements and beauties. If you want to learn more about those beauties, you need to best them first. How the story goes is choice-based so your choices will ultimately decide their fate.
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
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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.
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Billion Road
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Shares a contemplative mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., the studio behind Tales of Symphonia.
Billion Road takes you on a journey to a number of real-life prefectures and cities throughout Japan, and your goal is to be the richest player in the game. Up to 4 players can compete locally and online. Takeover all of Japan and dominate the businesses world like a tycoon!
Ray Gigant
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Shares a contemplative mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., the studio behind Tales of Symphonia. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Ray Gigantis a unique dungeon crawler RPG which combines dungeon crawling adventure with Japanese visual novel like story telling. Players will first be introduced to the gripping tale of Ichiyawho is a young fighter shrouded in mystery.
G-MODEアーカイブス+ ゼノサーガ パイドパイパー
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Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., the studio behind Tales of Symphonia. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
A special investigations chief is on the trail of the ruthless killer known as “Voyager”. What incident changed the fate of a once-human cyborg?
G-MODEアーカイブス+ ナムコクロニクル
WHY THIS
Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., the studio behind Tales of Symphonia. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Track down the evil force that stole the legendary treasure, Wonder Eggs! Team up with namco characters and restore peace to the game world!
G-MODEアーカイブス+ パックマン
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Another title from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., the studio behind Tales of Symphonia.
The timeless masterpiece that has taken the world by storm is here! Eating all Pac-Dots while dodging the ghosts!
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Tales of ARISE
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Tales of Xillia Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Tales of Symphonia.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Tales of Symphonia.
Experience Tales of Xillia, remastered for the first time ever. Dive into the magnificent world of Rieze Maxia as either Jude Mathis, an aspiring medical student from the capital, or Milla Maxwell, a mysterious woman accompanied by four powerful spirits.
Frequently asked about Tales of Symphonia
- Is Tales of Symphonia verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Tales of Symphonia 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 Tales of Symphonia cost?
- Tales of Symphonia is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Tales of Symphonia have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Tales of Symphonia supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Tales of Symphonia?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tales of Symphonia are Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, Tales of Zestiria, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
- Who developed Tales of Symphonia?
- Tales of Symphonia was developed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.
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