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Games like Dragon Warrior II

1987

This 1987 classic builds on the original with a three-hero party, battles against groups of monsters and a much larger world. An important step for the genre, though it demands a lot of grinding and is quite tough.

  • Lots of grind
  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Open world
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dragon Warrior II special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Nexomon: Extinction

86 %Match

2020PEGI 7PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable90 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Dragon Warrior II: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and a fantasy setting.

A classic monster-catching RPG in the vein of Pokémon, with over 300 Nexomon to capture and train. It pairs turn-based battles with an original story and quirky characters for a nostalgic adventure.

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Pokémon LeafGreen Version

Pixel art

This remake of the original Pokémon adventure sends you across the Kanto region to catch, train and battle monsters on your way to beating the Gym Leaders. Simple yet tactically engaging turn-based fights and the urge to collect them all give it timeless appeal.

Pokémon FireRed Version

Fantasy setting

A remake of the original Pokémon adventure that sends you across Kanto to catch and train creatures, beat the Gym Leaders and take on the Elite Four. Accessible turn-based battles and the collecting loop give it timeless appeal.

Lords of Xulima

Open world

A classic, demanding old-school party RPG in which you lead a group across the mythical continent of Xulima, exploring freely and fighting tactical turn-based battles. It offers a very long campaign and a steep challenge.

Monster Sanctuary

Pixel art

Monster Sanctuary blends monster collecting and training with Metroidvania exploration in a 2D pixel-art world. Its turn-based 3-vs-3 battles reward smart team composition and skill trees, while monster abilities unlock hidden areas of the map.

Siralim Ultimate

Lots of grind

An extremely deep turn-based monster-collecting RPG where you assemble a team from over 1000 creatures and raid randomly generated dungeons for loot and new monsters. The appeal lies in theorycrafting builds and synergies.

FNaF World

Pixel art

A lighthearted spin-off of the Five Nights at Freddy's series, built as a simple RPG. You lead a party of animatronics across a colorful overworld, collect up to 40 characters, and fight semi-automatic battles that reward smart party composition.

Crystal Project

Open world

You are dropped into a huge open world with little hand-holding, collecting crystals, unlocking classes and freely building your party. Discovery is the heart of it, as new abilities gradually open up areas that were previously out of reach.

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