Games like Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
If Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Tales of Berseria™ and Ys X: Nordics — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and epic. 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 →Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is an action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom and published by NIS America. Players control Adol Christin, who awakens shipwrecked on a cursed island and must rescue fellow castaways to build a settlement. The game combines hack-and-slash combat with a castaway-rescue system and tower-defense raid modes. Combat features elemental damage weaknesses, a flash-guard mechanic, and skill progression that develops through usage. The narrative unfolds through dual-perspective storytelling, weaving together Adol's present-day survival and DANA's ancient memories, a structure reviewers highlight as recontextualizing the story's emotional landscape. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, with Falcom's soundtrack enhancing key moments. The game costs $19.99, runs 93% positive on Steam across 2254 reviews, and is verified for Steam Deck play.
About Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA: 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.
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Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Top pick for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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.
Tales of Berseria™
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Second-strongest match for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Ys X: Nordics
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Third-strongest match for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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!
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
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Ranked #4 for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Cat Quest II
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Ranked #5 for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
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Ranked #6 for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!
God of War
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Ranked #8 for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
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Darksiders™
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Reviewers of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.
Metroidvania Maker
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Reviewers of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.
Beyond Good and Evil™
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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Play as Jade, a young investigative reporter, and expose a terrible government conspiracy. It is up to you and your loyal pig friend Pey'j to save your planet and its inhabitants.
The Binding of Isaac
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Shares an immersive mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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Okami HD
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Shares an epic mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
DARK SOULS™ II
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Reviewers of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
Secrets of Grindea
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Reviewers of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA at current Steam store prices.
Terraria
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Priced ~50% under Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Lethal Company
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Priced ~50% under Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
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Priced ~50% under Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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.
People Playground
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Priced ~50% under Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
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Priced ~50% under Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
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Priced ~75% under Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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!
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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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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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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.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA. Shares RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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 an epic mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA. Shares RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA. Shares RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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
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Shares an immersive mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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 VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA. Shares RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Another title from Nihon Falcom, the studio behind Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA. Shares RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Civil war has broken out across Erebonia. After his narrow escape from Trista, Rean will take up his sword again on a journey with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear...
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
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.
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Cat Quest II
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!
Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!
God of War
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Frequently asked about Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
- Is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA 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 VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA cost?
- Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA are Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Tales of Berseria™, Ys X: Nordics.
- Who developed Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
- Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA was developed by Nihon Falcom and published by NIS America, Inc..
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