# Games like Epic Battle Fantasy 5

> The closest matches to Epic Battle Fantasy 5: Epic Battle Fantasy 4, Epic Battle Fantasy 3, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Battle Chasers: Nightwar. 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. [Epic Battle Fantasy 4](https://imho.run/games/265610/epic-battle-fantasy-4) — Also Parody and Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 1,850 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265610/)
2. [Epic Battle Fantasy 3](https://imho.run/games/521200/epic-battle-fantasy-3) — A frequent pick in Epic Battle Fantasy 5 players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,577 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/521200/)
3. [Yakuza: Like a Dragon](https://imho.run/games/1235140/yakuza-like-a-dragon) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 14,367 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1235140/)
4. [Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection](https://imho.run/games/2852190/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection) — Shares character customization with Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 2,053 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2852190/)
5. [Battle Chasers: Nightwar](https://imho.run/games/451020/battle-chasers-nightwar) — Shares character customization with Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 2,439 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/451020/)
6. [Chained Echoes](https://imho.run/games/1229240/chained-echoes) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 4,511 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/)
7. [The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel](https://imho.run/games/538680/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-of-cold-steel) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 3,462 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/538680/)
8. [Doom & Destiny](https://imho.run/games/318130/doom-destiny) — Shares character customization with Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 1,141 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/318130/)
9. [ONE PIECE ODYSSEY](https://imho.run/games/814000/one-piece-odyssey) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 1,391 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814000/)
10. [Disgaea 5 Complete](https://imho.run/games/803600/disgaea-5-complete) — Shares character customization with Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 1,696 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/803600/)
11. [Cthulhu Saves the World](https://imho.run/games/107310/cthulhu-saves-the-world) — Also Parody and Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 2,120 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107310/)
12. [Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth](https://imho.run/games/2072450/like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 7,199 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2072450/)
13. [Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1](https://imho.run/games/282900/hyperdimension-neptunia-re-birth1) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 5,675 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/282900/)
14. [Monster Sanctuary](https://imho.run/games/814370/monster-sanctuary) — Also Creature Collector and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 4,878 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814370/)
15. [Coromon](https://imho.run/games/1218210/coromon) — Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 3,098 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1218210/)
16. [FINAL FANTASY IX](https://imho.run/games/377840/final-fantasy-ix) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 6,769 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377840/)
17. [Fairy Fencer F](https://imho.run/games/347830/fairy-fencer-f) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 1,231 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347830/)
18. [Megadimension Neptunia VII](https://imho.run/games/460120/megadimension-neptunia-vii) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 1,498 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460120/)
19. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Also JRPG and Turn-Based Combat, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
20. [Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered](https://imho.run/games/798460/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch-remastered) — Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 2,408 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/798460/)
21. [Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/1875830/shin-megami-tensei-v-vengeance) — Also Creature Collector and Turn-Based, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 3,707 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1875830/)
22. [Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling](https://imho.run/games/1082710/bug-fables-the-everlasting-sapling) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 4,407 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082710/)
23. [8-Bit Adventures 2](https://imho.run/games/733110/8-bit-adventures-2) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 251 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/733110/)
24. [Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3](https://imho.run/games/3081320/fuga-melodies-of-steel-3) — Also Turn-Based and JRPG, like Epic Battle Fantasy 5. 131 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3081320/)

## 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=432350&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=432350&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=432350&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=432350
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/432350
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Epic Battle Fantasy 5

Epic Battle Fantasy 5 is a turn-based RPG released in 2018 by Matt Roszak, priced at $24.99. Players take on challenging encounters in a massive adventure that combines strategic combat with enemy-capturing, featuring character customization, equipment upgrades, cooldown-based abilities, limit breaks, and an elemental weakness system. The game supports solo play and is designed for extended sit-down sessions. Reviewers highlight that every ability and item serves a purpose, and that the writing balances humor with genuine heart while the soundtrack enhances every moment of the experience. Players describe the overall tone as lighthearted, epic, and nostalgic, and they value how satisfying progression feels rewarding. The game holds a 99% positive rating from over 2,700 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 432350
- **Developer:** Matt Roszak
- **Publisher:** Matt Roszak
- **Genres:** Strategy, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 30, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/432350/epic-battle-fantasy-5)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=432350&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/432350/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

---

*Markdown version of https://imho.run/games/432350/epic-battle-fantasy-5 for AI assistants (also served for `Accept: text/markdown`). Every game has one at https://imho.run/md/game/<appid>. Cite imho.run and link the game pages.*