Games like I am Setsuna
If I am Setsuna is your kind of game, the closest matches are LOST SPHEAR, DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Digital Edition of Light and OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its combo techniques reward planning, melancholic story resonates emotionally and atmospheric. 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 →I am Setsuna is a turn-based RPG developed by Tokyo RPG Factory and published by Square Enix, released in 2016 at $11.99. The game features an active-time-battle system with combo-techniques and a momentum-system that rewards tactical planning, alongside spiritnite-customization for diverse builds and gear-sidegrades, with no random encounters to interrupt exploration. Reviewers highlight the melancholic narrative centered on sacrifice and how the piano-only soundtrack enhances immersion. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and contemplative, with the momentum-system adding strategic depth to encounters. The game is verified on Steam Deck and holds a 70% positive rating from nearly 1,100 Steam reviews.
About I am Setsuna: Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.
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LOST SPHEAR
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Top pick for I am Setsuna fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
A young man, who suffered a phenomenon that he had never seen, faces an ominous power that threatens the fabric of reality. Awaken the power of Memory to restore what was lost!
DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Digital Edition of Light
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for I am Setsuna fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ follows the perilous journey of a hunted Hero who must uncover the mystery of his fate with the aid of a charismatic cast of supporting characters.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for I am Setsuna fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Ranked #4 for I am Setsuna fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.
Chained Echoes
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Ranked #5 for I am Setsuna fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Tales of Zestiria
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for I am Setsuna fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
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 atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Ranked #7 for I am Setsuna fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
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.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Ranked #8 for I am Setsuna fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.
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CHRONO TRIGGER®
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Reviewers of I am Setsuna cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Secret of Mana
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Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Reviewers of I am Setsuna cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!
FINAL FANTASY
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Reviewers of I am Setsuna cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
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.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II
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Reviewers of I am Setsuna cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Reviewers of I am Setsuna cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below I am Setsuna at current Steam store prices.
Vampire Survivors
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Priced ~58% under I am Setsuna on Steam right now. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Brotato
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under I am Setsuna on Steam right now. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Halls of Torment
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under I am Setsuna on Steam right now. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under I am Setsuna on Steam right now. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
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?
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under I am Setsuna on Steam right now. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
FlyKnight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under I am Setsuna on Steam right now. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings.
Streets of Rogue
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under I am Setsuna on Steam right now. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Tower Wizard
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under I am Setsuna on Steam right now. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.
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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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Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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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.
LOST SPHEAR
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
A young man, who suffered a phenomenon that he had never seen, faces an ominous power that threatens the fabric of reality. Awaken the power of Memory to restore what was lost!
DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Digital Edition of Light
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ follows the perilous journey of a hunted Hero who must uncover the mystery of his fate with the aid of a charismatic cast of supporting characters.
Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.
Chained Echoes
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
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.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with I am Setsuna.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with I am Setsuna.
The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.
Frequently asked about I am Setsuna
- Is I am Setsuna verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — I am Setsuna 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 I am Setsuna cost?
- I am Setsuna is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to I am Setsuna?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside I am Setsuna are LOST SPHEAR, DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Digital Edition of Light, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™.
- Who developed I am Setsuna?
- I am Setsuna was developed by Tokyo RPG Factory and published by Square Enix.
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