# Games like Metaphor: ReFantazio

> The closest matches to Metaphor: ReFantazio: Persona 3 Reload, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and Dark Deity 2. 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. [Persona 3 Reload](https://imho.run/games/2161700/persona-3-reload) — Shares turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 20,840 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2161700/)
2. [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33](https://imho.run/games/1903340/clair-obscur-expedition-33) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Metaphor: ReFantazio. 97,746 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903340/)
3. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
4. [Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/1875830/shin-megami-tensei-v-vengeance) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like Metaphor: ReFantazio. 3,707 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875830/)
5. [Dark Deity 2](https://imho.run/games/2446600/dark-deity-2) — A frequent pick in Metaphor: ReFantazio players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,058 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2446600/)
6. [The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon](https://imho.run/games/3316940/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon) — Shares party management and skill tree progression with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 462 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3316940/)
7. [Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven](https://imho.run/games/2455640/romancing-saga-2-revenge-of-the-seven) — Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 904 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2455640/)
8. [Chained Echoes](https://imho.run/games/1229240/chained-echoes) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Metaphor: ReFantazio. 4,511 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/)
9. [For The King](https://imho.run/games/527230/for-the-king) — Shares turn based combat and resource management with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 11,548 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/527230/)
10. [Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/1184370/pathfinder-wrath-of-the-righteous-enhanced-edition) — Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Metaphor: ReFantazio. 17,959 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184370/)
11. [SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered](https://imho.run/games/2452080/saga-frontier-2-remastered) — Shares party management and turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 120 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2452080/)
12. [Sea of Stars](https://imho.run/games/1244090/sea-of-stars) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Metaphor: ReFantazio. 6,270 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/)
13. [Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs](https://imho.run/games/464150/regalia-of-men-and-monarchs) — Shares time management with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 297 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/464150/)
14. [Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth](https://imho.run/games/2072450/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Metaphor: ReFantazio. 7,199 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2072450/)
15. [The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots](https://imho.run/games/3942480/the-noexistencen-of-morphean-paradox-the-forest-of-silver-shallots) — Also Party-Based RPG and Time Management, like Metaphor: ReFantazio. 465 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3942480/)
16. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Shares turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
17. [Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3](https://imho.run/games/3081320/fuga-melodies-of-steel-3) — Shares turn based combat and character progression with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 131 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3081320/)
18. [Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga](https://imho.run/games/1488200/symphony-of-war-the-nephilim-saga) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like Metaphor: ReFantazio. 7,055 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1488200/)
19. [Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma](https://imho.run/games/2864560/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma) — Shares dungeon crawling and time management with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 1,359 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864560/)
20. [Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling](https://imho.run/games/1082710/bug-fables-the-everlasting-sapling) — Shares turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 4,407 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082710/)
21. [Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™](https://imho.run/games/1276790/ruined-king-a-league-of-legends-story) — Also Party-Based RPG and JRPG, like Metaphor: ReFantazio. 4,381 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1276790/)
22. [Tales of Graces f Remastered](https://imho.run/games/2530980/tales-of-graces-f-remastered) — Shares skill tree progression and boss fights with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 355 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2530980/)
23. [Lost Eidolons](https://imho.run/games/1580520/lost-eidolons) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Metaphor: ReFantazio. 791 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1580520/)
24. [Cradle of Nightmare : Flowers to you](https://imho.run/games/3469850/cradle-of-nightmare-flowers-to-you) — Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Metaphor: ReFantazio. 93 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3469850/)

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## About Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a 2024 fantasy action-adventure RPG developed by ATLUS. Set in a richly detailed fantasy world, the game blends turn-based and action combat with deep character progression, dungeon exploration, and calendar deadlines that force strategic resource management. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, emotionally resonant, and epic in scope, while reviewers highlight the archetype-switching system for enabling substantial build variety. Boss encounters and achievement-hunting provide additional challenges across what reviewers describe as a long, narrative-driven adventure. Currently priced at $34.99 USD and playable on Steam Deck, it holds a 93% positive rating from over 13,000 Steam reviews and received a Metacritic score of 92.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2679460
- **Developer:** ATLUS
- **Publisher:** SEGA
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty
- **Released:** Oct 10, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 92
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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