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Games like Shining Resonance Refrain

If Shining Resonance Refrain is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tales of Berseria™, Eternal Radiance and Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its character dating deepens relationships, crafting customizable character aspects and atmospheric. 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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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.

2018AdventureRPG5.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 68Windowsby SEGA
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Steam players who put hours into Shining Resonance Refrain also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Tales of Berseria™

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Shining Resonance Refrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    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 ↗
  2. Eternal Radiance

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Second-strongest match for Shining Resonance Refrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.

    2020ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Shining Resonance Refrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    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.

    2018AdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Ranked #4 for Shining Resonance Refrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Ranked #5 for Shining Resonance Refrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    "Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG41.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Shining Resonance Refrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    In this hack 'n' slash adventure co-developed with Tamsoft and Compile Heart, the 4 Goddesses enter an online fantasy game inspired by... themselves! Choose from 12 characters with unique playstyles and skills to fight in realtime brawls, customize with accessories, and play online with others!

    2018RPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Ranked #7 for Shining Resonance Refrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    DRAGON QUEST, one of the most iconic RPG series from Japan, now comes to PC as a full-scale action RPG in DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below.

    2015ActionRPG39.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Ranked #8 for Shining Resonance Refrain fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!

    2011ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Shining Resonance Refrain

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. Tales of Maj'Eyal

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Reviewers of Shining Resonance Refrain cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.

    2013IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Reviewers of Shining Resonance Refrain cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    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.

    2017RPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Reviewers of Shining Resonance Refrain cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Haku has sacrificed a lot to inherit a mask. With his natural wiles and the reputation of his departed friend, he strikes out on the path to a new future. The curtains rise on an era of strife that will shake Yamato to its very foundations.

    2020StrategyAdventureSimulation39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Reviewers of Shining Resonance Refrain cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

    2021ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Tales of War

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Shining Resonance Refrain cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Tales of War is a highly dynamic multiplayer medieval slasher with multiple classes and castle siege gameplay. Made by a small team of 2 developers.

    ActionMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Reviewers of Shining Resonance Refrain cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.

    2022ActionRPG23.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Reviewers of Shining Resonance Refrain cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.

    2023Adventure29.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Reviewers of Shining Resonance Refrain cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shining Resonance Refrain at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Shining Resonance Refrain on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Shining Resonance Refrain on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    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 ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Shining Resonance Refrain on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Shining Resonance Refrain on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shining Resonance Refrain on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    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 ↗
  6. Sally Face - Episode One

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shining Resonance Refrain on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

    2016IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Refunct

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shining Resonance Refrain on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Refunct is a peaceful, short first-person platformer about restoring a vibrant world.

    2015IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Tower Wizard

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shining Resonance Refrain on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    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 ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

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

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from SEGA

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

  1. Sonic Adventure 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!

    2012Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.

    2022Action15.75 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Sonic Adventure DX

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Shining Resonance Refrain.

    An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.

    20113.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Valkyria Chronicles™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Shining Resonance Refrain. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!

    2014ActionStrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Shining Resonance Refrain. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War! Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight in a desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory.

    2018ActionStrategyRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Shining Resonance Refrain.

    The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.

    2025Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. SONIC SUPERSTARS

    WHY THIS

    Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.

    2023Action17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Another title from SEGA, the studio behind Shining Resonance Refrain.

    The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr.

    20124.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

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

  1. Eternal Radiance

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.

    2020ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    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.

    2018AdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Shining Resonance Refrain.

    In this hack 'n' slash adventure co-developed with Tamsoft and Compile Heart, the 4 Goddesses enter an online fantasy game inspired by... themselves! Choose from 12 characters with unique playstyles and skills to fight in realtime brawls, customize with accessories, and play online with others!

    2018RPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Shining Resonance Refrain

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 5.99 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 Tales of Berseria™, Eternal Radiance, Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.
Who developed Shining Resonance Refrain?
Shining Resonance Refrain was developed by SEGA.

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