# Games like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

> The closest matches to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter: Metaphor: ReFantazio, Sora no Kiseki the 1st, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Tales of ARISE, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. 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. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Shares skill tree progression and turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
2. [Sora no Kiseki the 1st](https://imho.run/games/3447040/sora-no-kiseki-the-1st) — Shares side quests and checkpoint based progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 65 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3447040/)
3. [The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky](https://imho.run/games/251150/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-in-the-sky) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 6,262 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251150/)
4. [Tales of ARISE](https://imho.run/games/740130/tales-of-arise) — Also JRPG and Romance, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 11,061 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/740130/)
5. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — A frequent pick in Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
6. [FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH](https://imho.run/games/2909400/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth) — Shares side quests and character customization with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 11,420 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2909400/)
7. [Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth](https://imho.run/games/2072450/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth) — Shares turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 7,199 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2072450/)
8. [Persona 3 Reload](https://imho.run/games/2161700/persona-3-reload) — Shares turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 20,840 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2161700/)
9. [Sea of Stars](https://imho.run/games/1244090/sea-of-stars) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 6,270 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/)
10. [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33](https://imho.run/games/1903340/clair-obscur-expedition-33) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 97,746 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903340/)
11. [LUNAR Remastered Collection](https://imho.run/games/3255380/lunar-remastered-collection) — Shares side quests and turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 412 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3255380/)
12. [DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake](https://imho.run/games/2701660/dragon-quest-iii-hd-2d-remake) — Shares side quests and skill tree progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 1,434 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2701660/)
13. [Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3](https://imho.run/games/3081320/fuga-melodies-of-steel-3) — Shares side quests and mission based progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 131 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3081320/)
14. [Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy](https://imho.run/games/1257290/atelier-ryza-2-lost-legends-the-secret-fairy) — Shares character development and side quests with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 727 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1257290/)
15. [Chained Echoes](https://imho.run/games/1229240/chained-echoes) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 4,511 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/)
16. [Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma](https://imho.run/games/2864560/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma) — Shares character customization with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 1,359 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864560/)
17. [Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian](https://imho.run/games/3259600/atelier-resleriana-the-red-alchemist-the-white-guardian) — Shares side quests and skill tree progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 186 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3259600/)
18. [Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered](https://imho.run/games/798460/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch-remastered) — Shares world building with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 2,408 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/798460/)
19. [Dark Deity 2](https://imho.run/games/2446600/dark-deity-2) — Also JRPG, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 1,058 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2446600/)
20. [Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA](https://imho.run/games/579180/ys-viii-lacrimosa-of-dana) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 2,254 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/579180/)
21. [CODE VEIN II](https://imho.run/games/2362060/code-vein-ii) — Shares side quests and checkpoint based progression with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 2,309 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362060/)
22. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Shares turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
23. [Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling](https://imho.run/games/1082710/bug-fables-the-everlasting-sapling) — Shares turn based combat with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. 4,407 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082710/)
24. [Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes](https://imho.run/games/1658280/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes) — A frequent pick in Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter players' libraries, and another Action. 1,692 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658280/)

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## About Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is an action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom and published by GungHo Online Entertainment America, released in 2025 at $38.99. Set in the Liberl Kingdom, it follows Estelle and Joshua as they unravel conspiracies threatening the peace of their homeland. The game features character progression, inventory management, and dialogue systems, exploring themes of coming-of-age, adventure, and exploration. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, praising the carefully-paced narrative that rewards patience and highlights well-developed, relatable characters. Reviewers note the strategic turn-based combat and deep world-building. Verified on Steam Deck, it holds a 96% positive rating from over 2,100 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3375780
- **Developer:** Nihon Falcom
- **Publisher:** GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, HDR available, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 19, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 89
- **Platforms:** windows

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