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Games like Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

If Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tales of Symphonia, Tales of ARISE and Tales of Berseria™ — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is a JRPG released in 2019 that tells a story set in a fantasy world. Players control a former knight pursuing justice through an action-based combat system, with both single-player and online cooperative modes available. The game features a cast of characters who interact throughout an adventure spanning hundreds of hours of content. Reviewers and players have highlighted the protagonist's morally complex characterization and the chemistry between party members. It runs verified on Steam Deck and offers local cooperative options alongside its main campaign. The Definitive Edition costs $9.99 USD and holds an 85% positive rating based on over 1,700 Steam reviews. Players and reviewers have also noted its lengthy campaign and challenging difficulty level.

About Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition: Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!

2019RPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 80Windowsby QLOC, BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition — Steam game cover

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  1. Tales of Symphonia

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.

    2016RPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Tales of ARISE

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

    2023ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Tales of Berseria™

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2017ActionRPG49.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Secret of Mana

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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!

    2018ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2018ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Tales of Zestiria

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2015RPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. .hack//G.U. Last Recode

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    .hack//G.U. is back! This collection includes all 3 original .hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered. As well as an all new 4th Volume: .hack//G.U. Reconnection.

    2017RPG49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 builds upon the highly popular DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE with enhanced graphics that will further immerse players into the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed.

    2016ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer19.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

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.

  1. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2015RPG29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Tales of Zestiria

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2015RPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Tales of Symphonia

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.

    2016RPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Tales of Xillia Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    Experience Tales of Xillia, remastered for the first time ever. Dive into the magnificent world of Rieze Maxia as either Jude Mathis, an aspiring medical student from the capital, or Milla Maxwell, a mysterious woman accompanied by four powerful spirits.

    2025ActionRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Tales of Berseria Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    Tales of Berseria returns with enhanced playability and quality-of-life enhancements! Join Velvet on her journey for vengeance, along with her cast of eccentric companions, as they sail through the archipelago which comprises the kingdom of Midgand.

    2026ActionRPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.

    2024RPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Tales of Graces f Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    Tales of Graces f is back with a beautiful and easier-to-play version! The game also includes Lineage and Legacies, an after-story to the main scenario!

    2025ActionRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Tales of Eternia Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    Tales of Eternia returns as a remastered edition! As the threat of world destruction looms, an epic journey begins to determine the fate of two worlds: Inferia and Celestia.

    2026ActionRPGSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition at current Steam store prices.

  1. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Streets of Rogue

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Tower Wizard

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Hylics

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

    2015IndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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.

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    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from QLOC

Other recommendable Steam games by QLOC, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED

    WHY THIS

    Another title from QLOC, the studio behind Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2018Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Mortal Kombat 11

    WHY THIS

    Another title from QLOC, the studio behind Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.

    2019Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from QLOC, the studio behind Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 builds upon the highly popular DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE with enhanced graphics that will further immerse players into the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed.

    2016ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Mortal Kombat X

    WHY THIS

    Another title from QLOC, the studio behind Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.

    2015Action3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Mortal Kombat 1

    WHY THIS

    Another title from QLOC, the studio behind Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

    2023Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Injustice™ 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from QLOC, the studio behind Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.

    2017Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Gotham Knights

    WHY THIS

    Another title from QLOC, the studio behind Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    Batman is dead. It is now up to the Batman Family - Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin - to protect Gotham City.

    2022ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Another title from QLOC, the studio behind Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2019ActionAdventureRPG7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Tales of Symphonia

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.

    2016RPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Tales of ARISE

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

    2023ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

    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.

    2018ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

Is Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition 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 Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition cost?
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition are Tales of Symphonia, Tales of ARISE, Tales of Berseria™.
Who developed Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition?
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition was developed by QLOC, BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.

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