# Games like Tales of Symphonia

> The closest matches to Tales of Symphonia: Tales of Zestiria, Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, and Chained Echoes. 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. [Tales of Zestiria](https://imho.run/games/351970/tales-of-zestiria) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 3,550 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/351970/)
2. [Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/738540/tales-of-vesperia-definitive-edition) — A frequent pick in Tales of Symphonia players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,737 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/738540/)
3. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
4. [Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA](https://imho.run/games/579180/ys-viii-lacrimosa-of-dana) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 2,254 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/579180/)
5. [Chained Echoes](https://imho.run/games/1229240/chained-echoes) — Shares character swapping with Tales of Symphonia. 4,511 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/)
6. [DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/1295510/dragon-quest-xi-s-echoes-of-an-elusive-age-definitive-edition) — Also JRPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 3,815 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295510/)
7. [The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC](https://imho.run/games/251290/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-in-the-sky-sc) — Also JRPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 2,685 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251290/)
8. [Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered](https://imho.run/games/798460/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch-remastered) — Also JRPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 2,408 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/798460/)
9. [FINAL FANTASY IX](https://imho.run/games/377840/final-fantasy-ix) — Also JRPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 6,769 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377840/)
10. [Fate/EXTELLA LINK](https://imho.run/games/622220/fate-extella-link) — A frequent pick in Tales of Symphonia players' libraries, and another Action. 1,498 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/622220/)
11. [Edge Of Eternity](https://imho.run/games/269190/edge-of-eternity) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 1,765 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269190/)
12. [CrossCode](https://imho.run/games/368340/crosscode) — Also Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 9,855 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368340/)
13. [Sea of Stars](https://imho.run/games/1244090/sea-of-stars) — Also JRPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 6,270 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/)
14. [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33](https://imho.run/games/1903340/clair-obscur-expedition-33) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 97,746 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903340/)
15. [DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT](https://imho.run/games/851850/dragon-ball-z-kakarot) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 17,761 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/851850/)
16. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — Also JRPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
17. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Also JRPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
18. [Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga](https://imho.run/games/1488200/symphony-of-war-the-nephilim-saga) — Also JRPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 7,055 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1488200/)
19. [Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth](https://imho.run/games/2072450/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 7,199 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2072450/)
20. [Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/373420/divinity-original-sin-enhanced-edition) — Same epic mood as Tales of Symphonia. 11,477 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373420/)
21. [Shining Resonance Refrain](https://imho.run/games/809890/shining-resonance-refrain) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 383 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/809890/)
22. [Dragon Age™ Inquisition](https://imho.run/games/1222690/dragon-age-inquisition) — Also Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 10,713 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222690/)
23. [.hack//G.U. Last Recode](https://imho.run/games/525480/hack-g-u-last-recode) — Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 2,280 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/525480/)
24. [God of War](https://imho.run/games/1593500/god-of-war) — Also Action RPG, like Tales of Symphonia. 58,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593500/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=372360&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=372360
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/372360
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## About Tales of Symphonia

Tales of Symphonia is a long-form JRPG that originally launched in 2003 and received a PC port in 2016 based on the PlayStation 3 version. Players engage with a linear-motion battle system augmented by an art combo system and character swapping mechanics, with gameplay tracking achievements and offering side quests alongside the main narrative. Reviewers note that characters grow organically throughout the adventure, while combat rewards mastery of timing and combo chains. The remastered soundtrack enhances the nostalgic experience for returning players. Players describe the story as balancing hardship with hope across an epic narrative, and describe the world as feeling alive with optional content. The game is verified for Steam Deck play, costs $4.99, and holds an 85% positive rating from over 2,700 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 372360
- **Developer:** BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
- **Publisher:** BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
- **Genres:** RPG
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Feb 1, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/372360/tales-of-symphonia)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=372360&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/372360/)
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