Games like Ys X: Proud Nordics
If Ys X: Proud Nordics is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak and The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging endgame muspelheim dungeon, atmospheric and challenging. 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.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II
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Shares side quests, combo based combat, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Top pick for Ys X: Proud Nordics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Return to the Calvard Republic and unravel the mystery of the crimson beast! One day, a shocking series of murders set the wheels of fate into motion once again. Chaos looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor. Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Second-strongest match for Ys X: Proud Nordics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
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 beyond the Horizon
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Shares real time combat, boss fights, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Third-strongest match for Ys X: Proud Nordics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
The future of an entire continent is at stake in this milestone entry in the Trails series! Explore the vast Calvard Republic with three different protagonists, nurture connections, and master powerful skills in both real-time and turn-based battles as you uncover the secrets at the core of Zemuria!
Ys X: Nordics
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Shares vehicle combat, skill progression, adventure and an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Ranked #4 for Ys X: Proud Nordics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD
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Ranked #5 for Ys X: Proud Nordics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.
God of War Ragnarök
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Shares new game plus, side quests, action and an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Ranked #6 for Ys X: Proud Nordics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Ranked #7 for Ys X: Proud Nordics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
Hogwarts Legacy
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Ranked #8 for Ys X: Proud Nordics fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
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Ys X: Nordics
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Shares vehicle combat, skill progression, adventure and an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Reviewers of Ys X: Proud Nordics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Reviewers of Ys X: Proud Nordics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
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.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 9
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Shares an epic mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Reviewers of Ys X: Proud Nordics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Experience the thrill of one versus thousands in an all new open world setting with DYNASTY WARRIORS 9! Travel through Ancient China depicted on a single, vast, open-world map, master the new State Combo System, and watch the Three Kingdoms story unfold through a cast of 90 playable characters!
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
WHY THIS
Shares boss fights and a challenging mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Reviewers of Ys X: Proud Nordics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Reviewers of Ys X: Proud Nordics cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ys X: Proud Nordics at current Steam store prices.
Stardew Valley
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Priced ~79% under Ys X: Proud Nordics on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Phasmophobia
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Priced ~71% under Ys X: Proud Nordics on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Lethal Company
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Priced ~86% under Ys X: Proud Nordics on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Priced ~43% under Ys X: Proud Nordics on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
Left 4 Dead 2
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Priced ~86% under Ys X: Proud Nordics on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Schedule I
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Priced ~71% under Ys X: Proud Nordics on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Subnautica
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Priced ~57% under Ys X: Proud Nordics on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
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.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
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.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
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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
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys X: Proud Nordics. Shares RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys X: Proud Nordics. Shares Action and RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
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.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys X: Proud Nordics. Shares RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
Sora no Kiseki the 1st
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Shares side quests, skill progression, adventure and an epic mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys X: Proud Nordics. Shares RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys X: Proud Nordics. Shares RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
WHY THIS
Shares side quests, character progression, adventure and an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys X: Proud Nordics. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
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.
Ys Origin
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys X: Proud Nordics. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys X: Proud Nordics. Shares RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
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.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
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!
God of War Ragnarök
WHY THIS
Shares new game plus, side quests, action and an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
Hogwarts Legacy
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Ys X: Proud Nordics.
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Frequently asked about Ys X: Proud Nordics
- 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 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon.
- Who developed Ys X: Proud Nordics?
- Ys X: Proud Nordics was developed by Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH and published by NIS America, Inc..
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