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Games like Yo-kai Watch

Looking for games like Yo-kai Watch? Here are top role playing recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Costume Quest, Monster Hunter Stories or Nexomon: Extinction.

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  1. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 3,468 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Award-winning game development studio founded in 2000 by games industry veteran Tim Schafer. Located in San Francisco’s South of Market district, Double Fine is committed to making high-quality games with an emphasis on originality, story, characters, and fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Costume Quest.

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  4. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,235 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 3 reviews

    King's Bounty: The Legend is a Real-time / Turn-based Strategy with RPG elements. In a fairy tale fantasy world of fearless knights, evil mages, wise kings and beautiful princesses the player controls a hero. Leading their character through the game world, exploring it, commanding armies in battle and accomplishing various quests can mean great reward or huge defeats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Bounty: The Legend.

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  5. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 720 reviews

    Explore spooky time-traversing landscapes, don adorable new costumes that transform into powerful Hallo-warriors, and collect even Creepier Treat Cards to wield in combat against a legion of hygiene obsessed baddies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Costume Quest 2.

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  6. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 6,622 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 50 reviews

    Buy Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on PlayStation Store. Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly Monsties in a new, turn-based RPG adventure set in the world of Monster Hunter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 2,848 reviews

    Buy Lost In Random for PS4 and PS5. From Zoink, developers of Fe, dive into a dark wonderland where only the brave survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Random.

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  8. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    79% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 43%Based on 8 reviews

    Prism Island is being drained of its color in this turn-based action-adventure RPG hybrid. Paper Mario's paint hammer splashes paint on anything it hits, so he uses it to bring the color back to the island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Mario: Color Splash.

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  9. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 2,950 reviews

    A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Battle Fantasy 5.

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  11. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,497 reviews

    Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cattails.

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  12. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    99% User Score Based on 1,501 reviews

    Coach a sports team of Beasties in this turn-based volleyball RPG! Your Beasties' relationships power up their teamwork! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beastieball.

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  13. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 90 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 6 reviews

    Luigi is back on a mission to remove a bunch of stubborn ghosts from some spooky mansions. Armed with his trusty Poltergust ghost-sucking vacuum cleaner, Mario's brother takes center stage to capture these pesky phantoms. Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon gives players multiple mansions to explore, a variety of puzzles to solve and new ghosts to capture. Armed with the Poltergust 5000, a ghost-sucking,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon.

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  14. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 2,222 reviews

    Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old classics like Final Fantasy and Golden Sun. You will battle through waves of adorable enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epic Battle Fantasy 4.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 5,773 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

    A pixel art monster collecting game featuring sideview visuals, metroidvania like exploration and challenging turn based combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Sanctuary.

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  16. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 1,470 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 18 reviews

    Ooblets is a farming, creature collection, and town life game where you build up your farm, befriend townsfolk, grow ooblets, and have dance-offs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ooblets.

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  17. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 1,444 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 26 reviews

    Discover Cat Quest III on the official PlayStation website - watch trailers, view screenshots and check gameplay features for this pirate-themed sequel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Quest III.

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  18. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 2,656 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 55 reviews

    The World of Final Fantasy: Limited Edition features the game, special 24-Page Artbook showing off the stunning WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY creative direction, and extra digital bonus content including: Sephiroth summon - White Chocobo Choco-gallop to Grymoire's rescue on this rare, white chocobo. You can now also play the game with Japanese audio! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Final Fantasy.

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  20. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 318 reviews

    As the newly elected Vice President of the World, it's your job to save the Earth by recruiting friends, family, and the local townsfolk! ...A true politician would never get his own hands dirty, after all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citizens of Earth.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 578 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    The PSP releases are a port of the original Japanese PC game with the rhythm bar removed. The 2015 release is a remasted version of the original PC game. The game had to be remade for the 3DS, 'Gurumin 3D: A Monstrous Adventure'. It is a port of the remastered version that has been changed to better fit the systems controls and use the 3D feature. "Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a fantastic Ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure.

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  22. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 110 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    The Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. With these new titles, the Pokémon series takes a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world. Various towns blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders. You’ll be able to see the Pokémon of this region in the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pokémon Scarlet.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 5,531 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 36 reviews

    Lose yourself in the ultimate Ni no Kuni experience with this Prince's edition including: -Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (full game) -The season pass granting access to two future game expansions that add hours of additional gameplay -The Prince's equipment package Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom, unite his world and save its people from a terribl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 742 reviews

    Lili is a quirky adventure RPG hybrid with stunning visuals, silky-smooth graphics, a cinematic story-line, and a fresh new way to deal with enemies. On the mysterious island of Geos, Lili will meet a number of hilarious locals, explore beautiful environments, solve some puzzles, and even challenge an oppressive regime or two along her way. If you've enjoyed Zelda, Broken Age, or Psychonauts com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lili: Child of Geos.

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  25. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 9,286 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 12 reviews

    Dragon Quest XI continues the gameplay of previous games in the series, in which players explore worlds and fight against various monsters, including the ability to explore high areas. Before entering battle, players can also toggle between the 3D and 2D graphical styles. The game features the series' traditional turn-based battle system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.

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  27. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 35,841 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 24 reviews

    Discover the lost Stick of Truth and earn your place at the side of Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny as their new friend in a hilarious and outrageous RPG adventure. # THE DEFINITIVE SOUTH PARK EXPERIENCE Written and voiced by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, The Stick of Truth brings their unique brand of humor to video gaming. # FRIENDS WITH BENEFIT Recruit classic South Park characters to your caus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to South Park: The Stick of Truth.

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  28. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 11,126 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    Introducing people, places, ideas, events and lore that rival in complexity those of even the most highly-regarded fantasy epics in literature, the care and attention given to each and every NPC, location and historical in-game event is what sets The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky apart from its contemporaries. Come join Estelle, Joshua, Scherazard, Olivier and the rest of the cast as they … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky.

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  30. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 370 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

    A sports RPG game featuring rookie dodgeball student, Otto. Join Otto and an eclectic cast of characters as they train to dominate on and off the courts of the academia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dodgeball Academia.

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  31. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    83% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 51 reviews

    Join Mario and his new companion Olivia on a comedic adventure that will take you to the far corners of a papercraft world in Paper Mario: The Origami King on Nintendo Switch! Face off against the Origami King and his army of paper invaders, team up with some extraordinary companions and master magical powers on your quest to save the world. Unwrap an epic quest! Travel the land, repair the dam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Mario: The Origami King.

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  32. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 5,442 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 17 reviews

    As Chase McCain, you'll become an expert at hand-to-hand combat, fighting your foes and wrestling them to the ground until you can slap the cuffs on 'em. The best officers are also pros at free running, jumping, climbing, and traversing the city on special blue and white bricks. Do you have what it takes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LEGO City Undercover.

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  34. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 5,763 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 25 reviews

    Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition brings everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory together in one game, giving fans the full Cyber Sleuth experience! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth.

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  35. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 592 reviews

    On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new characters, and discover their unique sense of humor for a 1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Precipice of Darkness, Episode One.

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  37. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 6,090 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 28 reviews

    The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 165 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 24 reviews

    It's a me... Luigi!! It's time for Luigi to step out from the shadow of his big brother and into the spotlight for the premiere title on Nintendo's next-generation home console, Nintendo GameCube. This creepy game was produced internally at NCL, Kyoto, Japan under the supervision of legendary games producer, Shigeru Miyamoto, and it certainly has all the ingredients to become another Miyamoto cla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luigi's Mansion.

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  39. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 120 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Unsheathe your sword and take up your shield! The world of Pokémon expands to include the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pokémon Sword.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 2,120 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 6 reviews

    Enter the wondrous world of Wuppo! Fight numerous enemies, collect countless items, and solve immersive puzzles, all while exploring the detailed history of the world in your quest to find a new home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wuppo.

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  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 2,933 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 5 reviews

    You've been given the Kynseed, a mystical acorn that grows into a family tree where your choices manifest in its branches. Raise a family, farm the land, run shops, and explore a world where everyone ages. When you die, step into the shoes of your children and continue your legacy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kynseed.

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  43. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 1,292 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 23 reviews

    The Digital World has run rampant with Machinedramon and is now in a state of utter chaos. As a Digidestined, it’s up to you to restore order to the world in Digimon World: Next Order, a monster collecting RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digimon World: Next Order.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 2,374 reviews

    Treasure of Nadia is an erotic adventure game featuring 12 gorgeous women that you will meet as you adventure throughout the hidden caves and jungles searching for artifacts to make a name for yourself in the treasure hunting world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure of Nadia.

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  45. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 24,527 reviews
    Critic Score 100%Based on 3 reviews

    Buy Yakuza: Like a Dragon on PS4 and PS5. Confused and alone, Ichiban Kasuga embarks on a mission to discover the truth behind his family's betrayal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yakuza: Like a Dragon.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 2,988 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 8 reviews

    Flip through the pages of the iconic Trails series to where it all began with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter! This stunning remake reimagines the beloved classic with new breathtaking visuals, refined gameplay, and the first unforgettable adventure across Liberl Kingdom. Join Estelle Bright and her adoptive brother, Joshua, as they embark on their journey as junior bracers, determined to climb the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 173 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 22 reviews

    Travel to the past to save the present as you restore forgotten lands and battle an unknown evil in this classic DRAGON QUEST adventure completely rebuilt from the ground up for the Nintendo 3DS system. Customize your party with over 30 vocations and level up in turn-based battles to learn new spells and abilities in this timeless quest! Featuring character and monster designs from acclaimed arti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 19,560 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 24 reviews

    Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divinity: Original Sin.

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