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Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like I am Setsuna.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like I am Setsuna
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Players who liked I am Setsuna also play
The closest matches to I am Setsuna: LOST SPHEAR, Chained Echoes, FINAL FANTASY IX, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, and Sea of Stars. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- 2022
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- Deck Playable
- 2016
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Why this: Shares no random encounters with I am Setsuna.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Tokyo RPG Factory
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 70% of 1,098 reviews
- Genres: RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Combo techniques reward planning
- Melancholic story resonates emotionally
- Momentum system adds tactical depth
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to I am Setsuna
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Secret of Mana
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as I am Setsuna.
FINAL FANTASY
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like I am Setsuna.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below I am Setsuna at current Steam store prices.
Arcadian Atlas
Why this: Shares no random encounters with I am Setsuna.
Fairy Fencer F
Why this: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like I am Setsuna.
The Amber Throne
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as I am Setsuna.
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: Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like I am Setsuna.
8-Bit Adventures 2
Why this: Shares no random encounters with I am Setsuna.
About I am Setsuna
The closest matches to I am Setsuna: LOST SPHEAR, Chained Echoes, FINAL FANTASY IX, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, and Sea of Stars. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If I am Setsuna is your kind of game, the closest matches are LOST SPHEAR, Chained Echoes and FINAL FANTASY IX — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and contemplative, and single out its active time battle and combo techniques. 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.
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.
Is I am Setsuna worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 70% of 1,098 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 23 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 22 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combo techniques reward planning
- Melancholic story resonates emotionally
- Momentum system adds tactical depth
- Piano only soundtrack enhances immersion
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“If this is your first JRPG ever, you might enjoy it. But if you're like me and have been playing them since you were a kid, I am Setsuna brings nothing new to the table. It definitely reminds you of the classics (*ahem* Yuna's pilgrimage…”
People who play it also play: LOST SPHEAR, Chained Echoes, FINAL FANTASY IX
Frequently asked about I am Setsuna
Can I run it?
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 39.99 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, Chained Echoes, FINAL FANTASY IX.
Who developed I am Setsuna?
I am Setsuna was developed by Tokyo RPG Factory and published by Square Enix.