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1992PEGI 7PC

A classic 16-bit tactical RPG where you lead a growing band of heroes through turn-based grid battles in a linear fantasy tale. Approachable and charming, with satisfying character leveling and promotions.

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Companions and relationships
  • Tactical depth

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In short: Games like Shining Force

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shining Force special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Fae Tactics

90 %Match

2020PC, Xbox, Steam Deck verified86 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Shining Force: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and pixel art.

A turn-based tactical RPG with pixel-art visuals where you lead the young mage Peony, her companions and summoned allies through grid-based battles. The story centers on the conflict between humans and the magical fae.

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Suikoden

Turn-based combat

A classic JRPG where you recruit 108 Stars of Destiny, grow your own castle headquarters and lead a rebellion against an empire. Alongside turn-based party battles it features army battles and one-on-one duels.

Fire Emblem Engage

Turn-based combat

A tactical RPG on grid maps where you play a revived Divine Dragon and summon heroes from past Fire Emblem games as Emblems. The ring system makes battles flexible and aggressive, while the story stays classic and lighthearted.

Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

Tactical depth

A turn-based tactical RPG in the vein of Final Fantasy Tactics: you lead the Arbiter Kyrie and her squad across terrain with elevation, and craft builds through a deep job class system. It features a serious fantasy story with a touch of steampunk.

Ikenfell

Turn-based combat

A tactical turn-based RPG set in a magic school, where well-timed inputs empower your spells and block enemy attacks. A colorful pixel-art world and a heartfelt story about a group of young students carry the game.

Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

Turn-based combat

A classic tactical RPG told across two generations: you command armies on large maps, pair up your characters, and later send their children into battle. A tragic tale of political intrigue and war drives the whole game.

Arc the Lad

Turn-based combat

An early tactical RPG for the PlayStation in which young Arc gathers a growing party and fights grid-based, turn-based battles against a looming threat. A genre classic with a straightforward, linear story.

Dark Deity II

Turn-based combat

A classic grid-based tactical RPG in the vein of Fire Emblem: you lead a squad of heroes through a war and plan each battle carefully. Unit growth and relationships between characters play a big role.

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