# Games like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

> The closest matches to Ys IX: Monstrum Nox: Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, Ys X: Nordics, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Tales of Xillia Remastered, and RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. 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. [Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA](https://imho.run/games/579180/ys-viii-lacrimosa-of-dana) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 2,254 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/579180/)
2. [Ys X: Nordics](https://imho.run/games/2731870/ys-x-nordics) — A frequent pick in Ys IX: Monstrum Nox players' libraries, and another RPG. 673 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2731870/)
3. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Shares resource management with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
4. [Tales of Xillia Remastered](https://imho.run/games/2246670/tales-of-xillia-remastered) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 184 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246670/)
5. [RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army](https://imho.run/games/2288350/raidou-remastered-the-mystery-of-the-soulless-army) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 572 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288350/)
6. [Xanadu Next](https://imho.run/games/312560/xanadu-next) — Shares resource management with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 512 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312560/)
7. [The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak](https://imho.run/games/2138610/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-through-daybreak) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138610/)
8. [STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE](https://imho.run/games/1776380/star-ocean-the-divine-force) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 978 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1776380/)
9. [Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma](https://imho.run/games/2864560/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma) — Shares resource management with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 1,359 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864560/)
10. [SCARLET NEXUS](https://imho.run/games/775500/scarlet-nexus) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 5,278 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/775500/)
11. [AI LIMIT](https://imho.run/games/2407270/ai-limit) — Also Drama and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 3,437 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407270/)
12. [Fate/Samurai Remnant](https://imho.run/games/1902690/fate-samurai-remnant) — Also Drama and JRPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 1,222 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1902690/)
13. [FREEDOM WARS Remastered](https://imho.run/games/3004100/freedom-wars-remastered) — A frequent pick in Ys IX: Monstrum Nox players' libraries, and another Action. 667 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3004100/)
14. [Shining Resonance Refrain](https://imho.run/games/809890/shining-resonance-refrain) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 383 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/809890/)
15. [God of War Ragnarök](https://imho.run/games/2322010/god-of-war-ragnarok) — Also Drama and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 14,771 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2322010/)
16. [Visions of Mana](https://imho.run/games/2490990/visions-of-mana) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 1,099 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2490990/)
17. [Hellpoint](https://imho.run/games/628670/hellpoint) — Also Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 1,597 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628670/)
18. [Kotama and Academy Citadel](https://imho.run/games/3639650/kotama-and-academy-citadel) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 326 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3639650/)
19. [Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes](https://imho.run/games/1658280/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes) — Also Drama and JRPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 1,692 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658280/)
20. [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33](https://imho.run/games/1903340/clair-obscur-expedition-33) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 97,746 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903340/)
21. [CODE VEIN](https://imho.run/games/678960/code-vein) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 18,893 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/678960/)
22. [Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014](https://imho.run/games/265300/lords-of-the-fallen-2014) — Also Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 4,966 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265300/)
23. [ONINAKI](https://imho.run/games/987720/oninaki) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 169 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/987720/)
24. [Infernax](https://imho.run/games/374190/infernax) — Same atmospheric mood as Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. 1,056 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/374190/)

## Machine-readable

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## About Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1351630
- **Developer:** Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH, Engine Software BV
- **Publisher:** NIS America, Inc.
- **Genres:** Action, RPG
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Jul 6, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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