Rank 01Why this
Shares vehicle combat and skill progression with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 12)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Games like Ys X: Proud Nordics
- 30 games
- Updated Nov 12, 2026
Players who liked Ys X: Proud Nordics also play
The closest matches to Ys X: Proud Nordics: Ys X: Nordics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, God of War Ragnarök, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares side quests and combo based combat with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Shares new game plus and side quests with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 12)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 04 
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Why this: Shares side quests and character progression with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Rank 05 
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Rank 06 
Visions of Mana
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Rank 07 
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Why this: Also Drama and JRPG, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Ys X: Proud Nordics
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Ys X: Nordics
Shares vehicle combat and skill progression with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 76% of 673 reviews
- 2The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II
Shares side quests and combo based combat with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 87% of 465 reviews
- 3God of War Ragnarök
Shares new game plus and side quests with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 89% of 14,771 reviews
- 4Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Shares side quests and character progression with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 96% of 2,148 reviews
- 5Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 93% of 2,254 reviews
- 6
- 7Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Also Drama and JRPG, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 90% of 3,625 reviews
- 8
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- 10Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 91% of 27,120 reviews
- 11RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
Shares skill progression and combo based combat with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 95% of 572 reviews
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- 15Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Shares skill progression and boss fights with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 81% of 4,106 reviews
- 16
- 17Metaphor: ReFantazio
Shares boss fights and character progression with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 93% of 13,194 reviews
- 18
- 19Lost Soul Aside™
Shares combo based combat and real time combat with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 53% of 576 reviews
- 20
- 21Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Shares skill progression and real time combat with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 91% of 1,359 reviews
- 22Kotama and Academy Citadel
Shares skill progression and hidden collectibles with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
- 92% of 326 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH
- Price: $69.99checked Nov 12
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 77% of 73 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Banger soundtrack with sea shanty metal themes
- Challenging endgame muspelheim dungeon
- Coliseum mode provides late game challenge
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Chill
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DYNASTY WARRIORS 9
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
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Why this: Shares boss fights with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Why this: Also Drama and JRPG, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ys X: Proud Nordics at current Steam store prices.
Tales of Graces f Remastered
Why this: Shares new game plus and side quests with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
FAIRY TAIL 2
Why this: Shares side quests and real time combat with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
AI LIMIT
Why this: Shares new game plus and combo based combat with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Why this: Shares skill progression and boss fights with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Why this: Shares boss fights and character progression with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Death of a Wish
Why this: Shares side quests and combo based combat with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Shares skill progression and hidden collectibles with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Demon Tides
Why this: Shares hidden collectibles and boss fights with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
God of War Ragnarök
Why this: Shares new game plus and side quests with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Why this: Shares side quests and character progression with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Why this: Shares side quests and combo based combat with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
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 Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Sora no Kiseki the 1st
Why this: Shares side quests and skill progression with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Ys Origin
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys X: Proud Nordics.
About Ys X: Proud Nordics
The closest matches to Ys X: Proud Nordics: Ys X: Nordics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, God of War Ragnarök, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ys X: Proud Nordics is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ys X: Nordics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II and God of War Ragnarök — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and chill, and single out its boss fights and character progression. 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 Ys X: Proud Nordics: Experience the definitive edition of Adol and Karja's unforgettable journey across Obelia Gulf in Ys X: Proud Nordics!
Is Ys X: Proud Nordics worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 73 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $69.99 (checked Nov 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 50 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Banger soundtrack with sea shanty metal themes
- Challenging endgame muspelheim dungeon
- Coliseum mode provides late game challenge
- Excellent adol and karja character dynamic
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Greedy company and the worm boss is the worst designed boss I have ever had the displeasure of experiencing.”
People who play it also play: Ys X: Nordics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, God of War Ragnarök
Frequently asked about Ys X: Proud Nordics
Can I run it?
Is Ys X: Proud Nordics verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Ys X: Proud Nordics 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 Ys X: Proud Nordics cost?
Ys X: Proud Nordics is listed on Steam at 69.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ys X: Proud Nordics?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ys X: Proud Nordics are Ys X: Nordics, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, God of War Ragnarök.
Who developed Ys X: Proud Nordics?
Ys X: Proud Nordics was developed by Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH and published by NIS America, Inc..