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Also JRPG and Action RPG, like SCARLET NEXUS.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like SCARLET NEXUS
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- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked SCARLET NEXUS also play
The closest matches to SCARLET NEXUS: Tales of ARISE, CODE VEIN, Persona® 5 Strikers, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
Why this: Also Fighting and JRPG, like SCARLET NEXUS.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
Why this: Also JRPG and Futuristic, like SCARLET NEXUS.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like SCARLET NEXUS
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
- Price: $9.59−84%checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 86% of 5,278 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Bond system unlocks character stories and abilities
- Dual perspectives reveal different truths
- Mystery driven storytelling keeps you guessing
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Epic
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as SCARLET NEXUS.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Tales of ARISE
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like SCARLET NEXUS.
Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom
Why this: Also Fighting and JRPG, like SCARLET NEXUS.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
Why this: Also JRPG and Futuristic, like SCARLET NEXUS.
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Why this: Same epic mood as SCARLET NEXUS.
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Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like SCARLET NEXUS.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as SCARLET NEXUS.
About SCARLET NEXUS
The closest matches to SCARLET NEXUS: Tales of ARISE, CODE VEIN, Persona® 5 Strikers, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SCARLET NEXUS is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tales of ARISE, CODE VEIN and Persona® 5 Strikers — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and epic, and single out its bond system and dual protagonist routes. 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.
Scarlet Nexus is a 2021 action RPG set in a Brain Punk future where technology intersects with psychic abilities. Players choose between two elite psionics, each navigating their own campaign route that reveals different truths about the world. The challenging combat emphasizes just-dodge timing and synergistic psychic powers that combine with teammates' abilities. A bond system unlocks character stories and additional capabilities as relationships deepen. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, epic, and mysterious, with reviewers highlighting how the soundtrack enhances immersion and the mystery-driven storytelling keeps the narrative unpredictable. The game offers substantial length with streamlined side quests, and runs verified on Steam Deck. Current pricing sits at $14.39 USD, supported by a 78 Metacritic score and an 86% positive rating from over 5,200 Steam reviews.
About SCARLET NEXUS: Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Is SCARLET NEXUS worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 5,278 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 82% off, now $14.39 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 30 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 13 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Bond system unlocks character stories and abilities
- Dual perspectives reveal different truths
- Mystery driven storytelling keeps you guessing
- Psychic powers synergize with teammates
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“this game is just... fine. pretty mediocre story and the combat is fun at first until they start spamming combat encounters to bloat playtime. not my favorite!”
“Honestly kind of boring. Combat is mediocre and the story isn't better than your average airing anime.”
People who play it also play: Tales of ARISE, CODE VEIN, Persona® 5 Strikers
Frequently asked about SCARLET NEXUS
Can I run it?
Is SCARLET NEXUS verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — SCARLET NEXUS 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 SCARLET NEXUS cost?
SCARLET NEXUS is listed on Steam at 9.59 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SCARLET NEXUS?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SCARLET NEXUS are Tales of ARISE, CODE VEIN, Persona® 5 Strikers.
Who developed SCARLET NEXUS?
SCARLET NEXUS was developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.