Rank 01Why this
Shares skill progression with Ys SEVEN.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2018
Games like Ys SEVEN
- 30 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Ys SEVEN also play
The closest matches to Ys SEVEN: Ys: Memories of Celceta, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Xanadu Next, and Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys SEVEN.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Rank 03Why this
Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys SEVEN.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Why this: Shares parry based combat with Ys SEVEN.
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Nihon Falcom
- Price: $24.99checked Oct 31
- 90% of 451 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Metacritic 80
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Character skill progression rewards experimentation
- Diverse cast with distinct roles and abilities
- Open regions encourage fluid traversal and exploration
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ys SEVEN at current Steam store prices.
GOD EATER 3
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys SEVEN.
Kyn
Why this: Shares parry based combat with Ys SEVEN.
FIVE: Guardians of David
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Ys SEVEN.
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys SEVEN.
Valdis Story: Abyssal City
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ys SEVEN.
Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Shares skill progression with Ys SEVEN.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Ys SEVEN, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Spiral Knights
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Ys SEVEN.
BLEACH Brave Souls
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys SEVEN.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys SEVEN.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Why this: Shares parry based combat with Ys SEVEN.
Tales of ARISE
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys SEVEN.
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: Same atmospheric mood as Ys SEVEN.
Sora no Kiseki the 1st
Why this: Shares skill progression with Ys SEVEN.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys SEVEN.
Ys Origin
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Ys SEVEN.
About Ys SEVEN
The closest matches to Ys SEVEN: Ys: Memories of Celceta, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Xanadu Next, and Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ys SEVEN is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ys: Memories of Celceta, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its character skill specialization and damage type countering. 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.
About Ys SEVEN: Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!
Is Ys SEVEN worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 451 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 28 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Character skill progression rewards experimentation
- Diverse cast with distinct roles and abilities
- Open regions encourage fluid traversal and exploration
- Party system changes combat dynamics
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Pretty bad, mostly due to a combination of serious growing pains and the hardware limitations of the PSP. You can see the bones of more recent YS games here - the variety of biomes and characters, the turn into a more hand-holding nature…”
People who play it also play: Ys: Memories of Celceta, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Frequently asked about Ys SEVEN
Can I run it?
Does Ys SEVEN work on Steam Deck?
Ys SEVEN is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Ys SEVEN cost?
Ys SEVEN is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ys SEVEN?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ys SEVEN are Ys: Memories of Celceta, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Who developed Ys SEVEN?
Ys SEVEN was developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc..