Games like Stranger of Sword City
If Stranger of Sword City is your kind of game, the closest matches are Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk and Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its gothic atmosphere enhances immersion, 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.
Get personalized picks →About Stranger of Sword City: Your flight crashes after passing through a mysterious portal. As the sole survivor, you awaken to an unfamiliar land lit by stars you’ve never seen. This land is Escario. Quickly marked as the Chosen One, the Stranger of Sword City, you must defend this place, and choose your allegiances carefully...
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Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Top pick for Stranger of Sword City fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
When reports of kidnappings and strange incidents begin to break out across Tokyo, Hinowa Academy's very own Xth Squad is dispatched to investigate and neutralize the imminent danger. Loyalties will be questioned and secrets will be exposed as they desperately search for the truth!
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Second-strongest match for Stranger of Sword City fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
Beneath a small town lies an endless maze known as the Labyrinth of Refrain. Dusk Witch Dronya arrives, and with her puppet soldiers, endeavors to find something buried deep within. Embark on an adventure as you discover the secrets underground.
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Third-strongest match for Stranger of Sword City fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
When a mysterious object—dubbed ‘the Embryo’—appears in the sky, the CPA and the Xth Squad are mobilized to face the new threat. Customize your characters with the innovative 'Sub-Blood' system, form your perfect team, and venture into deadly labyrinths to challenge the invaders!
Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Ranked #4 for Stranger of Sword City fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge?
Saviors of Sapphire Wings / Stranger of Sword City Revisited
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Ranked #5 for Stranger of Sword City fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
In Saviors of Sapphire Wings, a fallen hero is reincarnated 100 years after being defeated by the Overlord of Darkness. Bond with allies, explore dungeons, and vanquish monsters in this RPG gem!
Elminage Gothic
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Ranked #6 for Stranger of Sword City fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
From the makers of the world renowned “Wizardry Empire” titles, Starfish SD brings you the latest entry in their popular series of dungeon crawlers. Elminage Gothic, previously only available in Japanese on PlayStation® Portable, now comes to PC offering a classic old school dungeon crawling experience with a dark, gothic twist!
Wizardry: The Five Ordeals
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Ranked #7 for Stranger of Sword City fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
Welcome to the world of dungeon crawling! The classic dungeon crawler released back in 2006, returns to Steam with improved UI and more.
Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Ranked #8 for Stranger of Sword City fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
Escape from “Yomi” – a dungeon filled with riches – and danger. Make use of your powerful skills and magic items to create exits and reach the surface alive.
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Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Reviewers of Stranger of Sword City cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
Escape from “Yomi” – a dungeon filled with riches – and danger. Make use of your powerful skills and magic items to create exits and reach the surface alive.
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Reviewers of Stranger of Sword City cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
Beneath a small town lies an endless maze known as the Labyrinth of Refrain. Dusk Witch Dronya arrives, and with her puppet soldiers, endeavors to find something buried deep within. Embark on an adventure as you discover the secrets underground.
Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Reviewers of Stranger of Sword City cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
The magic torches are lit, the monsters are ravenous, and the kingdom is waiting for a new hero. Experience the legendary Wizardry series’ modern rebirth as you traverse perilous dungeons and take on hordes of fantastic enemies. Are you up to the challenge?
Mary Skelter 2
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Reviewers of Stranger of Sword City cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
What must you sacrifice to escape fate? Find out in this nightmarish dungeon-crawling RPG! The Nightmare continues in Mary Skelter 2! In this fairy tale dungeon crawler, play as fairy tale-inspired characters and escape a living prison while indestructible Nightmares give chase in real time.
Space Balls
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Reviewers of Stranger of Sword City cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Shoot yourself into space as high as you can in this arcade game with a retro soundtrack!
Class of Heroes: Anniversary Edition
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Reviewers of Stranger of Sword City cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
Particus Academy is ready for a new school year! Return to school in the hit DRPG, choosing from different races and traits to create your ideal cohort of students, and throw them at the dungeons! Will you come out stronger or wind up in the infirmary, only one way to find out!
Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Reviewers of Stranger of Sword City cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
When reports of kidnappings and strange incidents begin to break out across Tokyo, Hinowa Academy's very own Xth Squad is dispatched to investigate and neutralize the imminent danger. Loyalties will be questioned and secrets will be exposed as they desperately search for the truth!
Mary Skelter Finale
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Reviewers of Stranger of Sword City cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
The last installment of the dungeon-crawling RPG trilogy reaches its stunning conclusion! Will the Blood Maidens finally get their happily ever after?
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Stranger of Sword City at current Steam store prices.
The Test
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Priced ~50% under Stranger of Sword City on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
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 ~50% under Stranger of Sword City on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Stranger of Sword City on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
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 ~50% under Stranger of Sword City on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
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 ~50% under Stranger of Sword City on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
Mirror
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Priced ~50% under Stranger of Sword City on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
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.
Hentai Girl
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Priced ~75% under Stranger of Sword City on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
Relax class puzzle game to keep you in a good mood
Free alternatives
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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.
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!
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.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
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.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Star Fetchers
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
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Saviors of Sapphire Wings / Stranger of Sword City Revisited
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Another title from Experience Inc., the studio behind Stranger of Sword City. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
In Saviors of Sapphire Wings, a fallen hero is reincarnated 100 years after being defeated by the Overlord of Darkness. Bond with allies, explore dungeons, and vanquish monsters in this RPG gem!
Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Another title from Experience Inc., the studio behind Stranger of Sword City. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
When reports of kidnappings and strange incidents begin to break out across Tokyo, Hinowa Academy's very own Xth Squad is dispatched to investigate and neutralize the imminent danger. Loyalties will be questioned and secrets will be exposed as they desperately search for the truth!
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Stranger of Sword City.
Another title from Experience Inc., the studio behind Stranger of Sword City. Shares RPG with Stranger of Sword City.
When a mysterious object—dubbed ‘the Embryo’—appears in the sky, the CPA and the Xth Squad are mobilized to face the new threat. Customize your characters with the innovative 'Sub-Blood' system, form your perfect team, and venture into deadly labyrinths to challenge the invaders!
Frequently asked about Stranger of Sword City
- Is Stranger of Sword City verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Stranger of Sword City 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 Stranger of Sword City cost?
- Stranger of Sword City is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Stranger of Sword City?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stranger of Sword City are Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy.
- Who developed Stranger of Sword City?
- Stranger of Sword City was developed by Experience Inc. and published by NIS America, Inc..
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