# Games like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

> The closest matches to The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II, Chained Echoes, Tactics Ogre: Reborn, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III](https://imho.run/games/991270/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-iii) — Also Mechs and Turn-Based, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 1,837 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/991270/)
2. [The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II](https://imho.run/games/748490/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel-ii) — A frequent pick in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,822 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/748490/)
3. [Chained Echoes](https://imho.run/games/1229240/chained-echoes) — Also Mechs and Turn-Based, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 4,511 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/)
4. [Tactics Ogre: Reborn](https://imho.run/games/1451090/tactics-ogre-reborn) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 2,073 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1451090/)
5. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
6. [Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/790820/valkyria-chronicles-4-complete-edition) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 2,547 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/790820/)
7. [Tales of ARISE](https://imho.run/games/740130/tales-of-arise) — Also JRPG and Romance, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 11,061 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/740130/)
8. [Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3](https://imho.run/games/3081320/fuga-melodies-of-steel-3) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 131 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3081320/)
9. [Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes](https://imho.run/games/1658280/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes) — A frequent pick in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV players' libraries, and another Action. 1,692 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658280/)
10. [Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy](https://imho.run/games/1257290/atelier-ryza-2-lost-legends-the-secret-fairy) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 727 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257290/)
11. [SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS](https://imho.run/games/728530/sd-gundam-g-generation-cross-rays) — Also Mechs and Turn-Based, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 1,976 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/728530/)
12. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
13. [Dark Deity](https://imho.run/games/1374840/dark-deity) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 1,850 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1374840/)
14. [Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga](https://imho.run/games/1488200/symphony-of-war-the-nephilim-saga) — Also JRPG and Romance, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 7,055 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1488200/)
15. [FINAL FANTASY IX](https://imho.run/games/377840/final-fantasy-ix) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 6,769 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377840/)
16. [Persona 5 Royal](https://imho.run/games/1687950/persona-5-royal) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 32,573 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1687950/)
17. [Fairy Fencer F](https://imho.run/games/347830/fairy-fencer-f) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 1,231 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347830/)
18. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
19. [Super Robot Wars 30](https://imho.run/games/898750/super-robot-wars-30) — Also Mechs and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 1,518 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/898750/)
20. [Lost Eidolons](https://imho.run/games/1580520/lost-eidolons) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 791 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1580520/)
21. [Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™](https://imho.run/games/1276790/ruined-king-a-league-of-legends-story) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 4,381 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1276790/)
22. [Cris Tales](https://imho.run/games/1079830/cris-tales) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 175 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1079830/)
23. [Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth](https://imho.run/games/2072450/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 7,199 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2072450/)
24. [The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut](https://imho.run/games/1091980/the-bard-s-tale-iv-director-s-cut) — Also Turn-Based Combat, like The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. 471 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1091980/)

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## About The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is a turn-based JRPG and the ninth entry in the long-running Trails saga, serving as the conclusion to the Cold Steel arc. Released in 2021 at $29.99, it offers massive solo-only gameplay across a fantasy setting spanning an entire continent. Combat features a break-bar system alongside master quartz customization, orbment synthesis, and party build synergy, with a turbo mode available for grinding. The game is marked as playable on Steam Deck. Reviewers highlight cinematic storytelling with flair, and players note that cross-series reunions feel earned while emotional payoff rewards long-term investment. It holds a 92% positive rating from 1467 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1198090
- **Developer:** Nihon Falcom, Engine Software BV, PH3 GmbH
- **Publisher:** NIS America, Inc.
- **Genres:** RPG
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 9, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

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