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Games like CRYSTAR

  • 19 games
  • Updated Nov 5, 2026

Players who liked CRYSTAR also play

The closest matches to CRYSTAR: CRYMACHINA, BLUE REFLECTION, NieR:Automata™, Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~, and CODE VEIN. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Also JRPG and Action RPG, like CRYSTAR.

    • $59.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2023
  2. Rank 02

    Why this

    Same atmospheric mood as CRYSTAR.

    • $59.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
    • 2017
  3. Rank 03

    Why this

    Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like CRYSTAR.

    • $39.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2017
  1. Rank 05

    CODE VEIN

    • $59.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2019

The full ranked list: top 24 games like CRYSTAR

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    CRYMACHINA

    Also JRPG and Action RPG, like CRYSTAR.

    • 85% of 199 reviews
  2. 2
    BLUE REFLECTION

    Same atmospheric mood as CRYSTAR.

    • 82% of 512 reviews
  3. 3
    NieR:Automata™

    Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like CRYSTAR.

    • 90% of 49,162 reviews
  4. 4
    Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 64% of 283 reviews
  5. 5
    CODE VEIN

    Genres: Action, RPG

    • 87% of 18,893 reviews
  6. 6
    Shining Resonance Refrain

    Genres: Adventure, RPG

    • 71% of 383 reviews
  7. 7
    The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

    Genres: RPG

    • 98% of 2,685 reviews
  8. 8
    Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity

    Genres: Action, RPG

    • 90% of 255 reviews
  9. 9
    Tales of ARISE

    Genres: Action, RPG

    • 88% of 11,061 reviews
  10. 10
    Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon

    Genres: RPG

    • 80% of 75 reviews
  11. 11
    Fate/EXTELLA LINK

    Genres: Action

    • 94% of 1,498 reviews
  12. 12
    The Caligula Effect: Overdose

    Genres: RPG

    • 74% of 247 reviews
  13. 13
    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

    Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG

    • 96% of 2,148 reviews
  14. 14
    GOD EATER 3

    Genres: Action

    • 87% of 3,140 reviews
  15. 15
    Kotama and Academy Citadel

    Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure

    • 92% of 326 reviews
  16. 16
    SAMURAI MAIDEN

    Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG

    • 66% of 149 reviews
  17. 17
    Eternal Radiance

    Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG

    • 90% of 156 reviews
  18. 18
    Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters

    Genres: Action, Indie, RPG

    • 76% of 485 reviews
  19. 19
    ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights

    Genres: Action, Indie, RPG

    • 95% of 11,002 reviews
  20. 20
    ONINAKI

    Genres: Action, RPG

    • 64% of 169 reviews
  21. 21
    Cris Tales

    Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG

    • 67% of 175 reviews
  22. 22
    Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters

    Genres: Action, RPG

    • 77% of 271 reviews
  23. 23
    NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...

    Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG

    • 90% of 11,368 reviews
  24. 24
    Dreamscaper

    Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like CRYSTAR.

    • 91% of 1,323 reviews
CRYSTAR — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2019
  • Developer: FURYU CORPORATION
  • Price: $1.19−94%checked Nov 5
  • Steam Deck: Deck Verified
  • 80% of 456 reviews
  • Genres: Action, RPG
  • Platforms: Windows

Players highlight

  • Crying fuels supernatural powers
  • Deeply moving character driven narrative
  • Four distinct playable characters with unique combat styles
  • Atmospheric
  • Emotional
  • Melancholic

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About CRYSTAR

The closest matches to CRYSTAR: CRYMACHINA, BLUE REFLECTION, NieR:Automata™, Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~, and CODE VEIN. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If CRYSTAR is your kind of game, the closest matches are CRYMACHINA, BLUE REFLECTION and NieR:Automata™ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and melancholic, and single out its character switching and guardian contracts. 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 CRYSTAR: For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.

Is CRYSTAR worth buying?

  • 80% of 456 Steam reviews are positive.
  • We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
  • On sale: 94% off, now $1.19 (checked Nov 7).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 36 h when they wrote their review.
  • Critics had played a median of 15 h before their negative review.
  • Steam Deck Verified.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“More of a mixed bag than an outright negative, Crystar has very high highs and very low lows. The soundtrack, the artstyle and the overall premise of the story are nice, but the repetitive gameplay slog and no variety in both character…”
23 h played
“Spoilers ahead. I want to like this game, the art is beautiful, but that's where the good reviews stop. This game is too long for the limited, repeated combat, enemy types and areas you're going to see, and then you dare bring me to the…”
19 h played
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People who play it also play: CRYMACHINA, BLUE REFLECTION, NieR:Automata™

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Frequently asked about CRYSTAR

Can I run it?

Is CRYSTAR verified for Steam Deck?

Yes — CRYSTAR 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 CRYSTAR cost?

CRYSTAR is listed on Steam at 1.19 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to CRYSTAR?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside CRYSTAR are CRYMACHINA, BLUE REFLECTION, NieR:Automata™.

Who developed CRYSTAR?

CRYSTAR was developed by FURYU CORPORATION.