Rank 01Why this
Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2017
Games like Shining Resonance Refrain
- 34 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Shining Resonance Refrain also play
The closest matches to Shining Resonance Refrain: Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Tales of ARISE, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and Persona® 5 Strikers. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Why this: Also Dragons and JRPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
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Shadows: Awakening
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Shining Resonance Refrain
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection
Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
- 93% of 150 reviews
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- 3Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
- 93% of 2,254 reviews
- 4Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Also Dragons and JRPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
- 91% of 1,359 reviews
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- 8Shadows: Awakening
Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
- 78% of 775 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: SEGA
- Price: $29.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 71% of 383 reviews
- Genres: Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 68
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Character dating deepens relationships
- Crafting customizable character aspects
- Dragon transformations change combat drastically
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Epic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Shining Resonance Refrain
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Tales of Maj'Eyal
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shining Resonance Refrain.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Why this: Also JRPG and Dating Sim, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shining Resonance Refrain at current Steam store prices.
Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
Eastward
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
Stories: The Path of Destinies
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
The Tenth Line
Why this: Also Dragons and JRPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
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 Shining Resonance Refrain.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Why this: Also Dragons and JRPG, like Shining Resonance Refrain.
More from SEGA
Other recommendable Steam games by SEGA, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
Why this: Same immersive mood as Shining Resonance Refrain.
Valkyria Chronicles™
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shining Resonance Refrain.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Shining Resonance Refrain.
About Shining Resonance Refrain
The closest matches to Shining Resonance Refrain: Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Tales of ARISE, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and Persona® 5 Strikers. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shining Resonance Refrain is your kind of game, the closest matches are Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Tales of ARISE and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and epic, and single out its ai party member behavior and character dating mechanics. 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 Shining Resonance Refrain: Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.
Is Shining Resonance Refrain worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 71% of 383 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 45 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Character dating deepens relationships
- Crafting customizable character aspects
- Dragon transformations change combat drastically
- Music directly fuels weapon power
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I enjoy the game very much for what little I have played so far, however, I am rating it negative because I play on steamdeck and do not have the ability to pay for internet at home so the game is unplayable when Denuvo get a stick up its…”
“Opening theme song video stutters in both audio and image when running with AMD RX 6800 XT via EGPU. Integrated intel graphics plays the game opening flawlessly. The game seems to have stutter and slow down regardless of graphics card or…”
People who play it also play: Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Tales of ARISE, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Frequently asked about Shining Resonance Refrain
Can I run it?
Is Shining Resonance Refrain verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Shining Resonance Refrain 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 Shining Resonance Refrain cost?
Shining Resonance Refrain is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shining Resonance Refrain?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shining Resonance Refrain are Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, Tales of ARISE, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Who developed Shining Resonance Refrain?
Shining Resonance Refrain was developed by SEGA.