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a decade for good purpose, mixing collectively an epically scoped modern-day-set story with extremely slick and classy turn-based fight, and a solid of unforgettable characters in addition.
But, like leveling up in an effort to battle a mythological god, I’m up for the problem. Persona 5 stays a really particular sport to me, however it’s nonetheless half of a bigger gaming dialog. Throughout the greatest JRPGs, loads have tried and succeeded at comparable objectives to Persona. Even outdoors of that style, the sheer fashion of Persona 5 has another contemporaries, whether or not that is pure aesthetic pleasure or equally exploring modern-day Tokyo avenue tradition.
The greatest video games like Persona 5 to play, beginning with…
10. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Release date: September 26, 2013
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch
Vibe: Story-driven
Following a familiar calendar system, and revolving around a special military school class of capable young adventurers, there’s plenty of options to grow closer to your classmates as the school year takes you through a series of field trip quests. Battles are fast-paced, with an in-depth system that means you can get pretty detailed with customizing your party’s abilities. It might not have the level of stylish polish Persona 5 boasts, but Trails of Cold Steel still has plenty of heart, and if you’re looking for character dynamics you can care about and a similar epic structure, this is a trip well worth taking.
9. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Release date: November 25, 2010
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
Vibe: Expected the Unexpected
Simply put, if you like Persona 5, I think you’ll like Danganronpa. Despite this being a mystery adventure game with loads of visual novel-style reading instead of, you know, a battling RPG, there’s a lot of crossover appeal. Just look at the larger-than-life, colorful character designs, or those bopping tunes as you pick apart testimonies to get to the bottom of intricate murder mysteries. The “dark blend of macabre and comedic dialogue” we loved in our Danganronpa review has aged well enough to return to even today.
Just like Persona 5, Danganronpa also has a dense narrative centering on young adults in a school environment, with the murders you have to investigate also delving into the depths of the human psyche. Visually, it’s devoted to being downright stylish at all times, especially during play. Danganronpa’s bullet-based arguments that have you blasting evidence to shatter words that appear on screen have a similar vibe to Persona 5’s slick action and battle menus that are consistently a thrill to interact with. I rest my case.
8. Demonschool
Release date: November 19, 2025
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Vibe: Expect the Unexpected
Demonschool’s retro-inspired pixel aesthetic and grid-based battles more immediately calls back to the classic stylings of Persona and Persona 2, but the modern approach to storytelling still tips a cap towards the likes of Persona 5. In any case, there’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that this supernatural RPG that has a huge cast of young adults kicking the heck out of grisly undead should be very much of interest to Persona fans.
7. Jet Set Radio
Release date: June 29, 2000
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X (via 360 backwards compatibility)
Vibe: Quick Play
What do you mean Jet Set Radio isn’t an RPG? In this stylish adventure, you’re role-playing as a graffiti artist crew on a mission to tag up Tokyo-To and fight back against an oppressive government and, eventually, a bizarre mafia crew. Even over a decade on, we noted that “it’s still got it” in our Jet Set Radio HD review. It’s still true.
OK, OK, it’s not really an RPG. Both this and sequel Jet Set Radio Future have an arcadey flair, challenging you to grind, leap, and trick across chunks of level in order to lay down your own, customizable artwork in each cyberpunk-tinged area of the city while avoiding rival gangs. But, not only is Jet Set Radio set in fictionalized versions of several locations that also appear in Persona 5, it embraces that flavor of modern Japanese street culture. If what really appealed to you about Persona 5 was its setting and sense of style, you’ll find it in spades in Jet Set Radio.
6. Neo: The World Ends With You
Release date: July 27, 2021
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch
Vibe: Story-driven
Neo: The World Ends With You (or, equally, its predecessor, The World Ends With You) will appeal to any Persona 5 fans who are enamored with that game’s presentation of modern day Tokyo. Just as, if not more, engaged with Japanese street culture than Persona 5, this has you questing across a colorfully presented version of Shibuya, Japan.
Thrust into the mysterious Reaper’s Game, Rindo is forced to team up with classmates Fret and Nagi in order to survive against rival teams, running about Shibuya in order to clear each day’s challenge. Each party member has special abilities that can help out in fast-paced battles, with special pin badges and even outfits providing bonuses. Abilities can also be used outside of battle, with Persona 5-like reality warping natures, like being able to supernaturally remind NPCs of certain topics.
5. Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Release date: January 16, 2020
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Vibe: Story-driven
This set-up nods explicitly to Square Enix’s famous RPG series, but Sega are also able to bring a lot of Persona 5 inspiration as well. Drink links, for instance, are a humorous nod to Persona 5’s social links, and are a way of improving your party bonds over a cold one at your favorite bar. On top of that, set in the modern day, the urban backdrop is a close match to Persona’s settings, and with just as stylishly presented combat, this is an easy recommendation for any Persona 5 fan.
4. Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Release date: July 26, 2019
Platforms: Switch
Vibe: Story-driven
Not only does that give Fire Emblem: Three Houses a more young adult entrypoint to the RPG’s epic narrative, similar to Persona 5, but also means you juggle setting out for battle with school activities, and with a calendar system to boot – a completely new element to this long-running RPG series. It’s a combination so good that we called it “a masterclass in emotionally gripping tactics” in our Fire Emblem: Three Houses review. For any Persona 5 fan looking to check out Fire Emblem for the first time, this is an absolute must-play.
Release date: July 26, 2019
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X
Vibe: Story-driven
Conscious of not simply overloading this list with other Atlus games, I was between including Metaphor ReFantazio or the almost-as-excellent Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance. The “almost” gives it away, though, right? I’m still stunned that this epic fantasy journey, though detached from sister series SMT and Persona, has quickly become one of my favorite RPG universes to explore. It’s a tale that I’m still turning over in my head, and one we called “an evolution of Atlus’ best RPGs” in our Metaphor ReFantazio review.
Cribbing systems from Persona directly, the hero builds social links on his quest to win magically mandated votes in order to ascend to the monarchy (with the true intention to use the contest to unravel a deadly conspiracy, of course). A calendar system is in place as well, but rather than balancing school life, it’s to structure a travel-based journey between kingdoms on a sort of It’s a MadWorld tour with the other ruler candidates to win the kingdom’s population over to your cause. Real-time action provides runway for turn-based battles that inherit a lot of Persona DNA, with Archetypes fulfilling a similar role to Persona, blended with a mix-and-match skill system reminiscent of Final Fantasy’s job system.
2. Clair Obscur Expedition 33
Release date: April 24, 2025
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
Vibe: Story-driven
Boasting super slick combat and a cast of young adults, there’s a case to be made that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is sort of a French combination of Final Fantasy 10 and Persona 5. That’s not a bad thing at all, as a fresh take on two of the best RPGs ever made is very welcome.
Especially in an industry where big-budget adventures like this rarely lean into turn-based combat, it’s great to see Clair Obscur not only embrace it, but evolve it. This isn’t the first turn-based RPG to allow for timing-based interactions, but it’s one of the most complete visions of it. Parries and dodges against even the biggest of opponents reward knowledge, and allow for not only full damage negation, but accrual of huge bonuses as well. Letting you stunt on deadly foes just always hits. In our Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review, we called it “an old-school feeling JRPG as dynamic as Persona but with parry-filled battles as hard-won as Sekiro”.
1. Persona 3 Reload
Release date: February 2, 2024
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch 2 Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Vibe: Story-driven
Persona 3 Reload is so much like Persona 5, that the whole concept of this full remake of one of the iconic PS2 games seems to be based around Persona 5-ifying it as much as possible. More often than not, this is a great idea, as we point out in our Persona 3 Reload impressions. Persona 5-style slick presentation enhances the moodier tone of Persona 3’s angsty, noughties-era adventure, revelling in the moody blues and greens that paint the Midnight Hour – a hidden space of time in which Shadows prey on humanity.
Humanity except for, of course, the members of SEES, a group of high-schoolers with the power to fight back using summoned persona in battle. This is the Persona that actually introduced the now-iconic calendar system that has you juggling socializing with friends, academia, and clearing big dungeons. Except, in this case, barring small bespoke events, it’s one truly massive dungeon. Tartarus has over 250 floors that open up throughout the year, meaning environments aren’t as varied as Persona 5. But the combat continues to evolve on Persona 5’s and, for many, Persona 3’s grittier tale has always outclassed Persona 5 anyway.
Games like Persona 5 FAQS
How do we pick our entries for the best games like Persona 5?
All of our picks for the greatest games like Persona 5, have been played by me and a few members of the team who are also RPG experts. We are all fans of Persona games and chose these entries based on how similar the experience and gameplay mechanics are.
We look at both new games and classics when we consider what games to highlight. So, if you have any hidden gems you think we should look into, let us know in the comments.
Why do we update our lists?
At GamesRadar+, we are committed to making sure that all our recommendations are relevant and also reflective of the current gaming sphere. Let’s be honest, there are a ton of new games coming out, and to ensure that we are giving you the best choices, we play and judge the majority of them.
So if a new game is worthy of a Persona comparison, we’ll consider adding it to our list if it genuinely beats out a current entry. We want our lists to be as relevant and as helpful as possible to gamers looking for titles to jump into straight away, so we update our rankings to reflect the most up-to-date view of the gaming landscape right now, to ensure you get the best possible experiences.
Our RPG Vibes explained
All our entries include a “vibe section”, which we use to indicate what kind of game experience you’ll largely be getting here. We include these vibes for all our RPG and RPG adjacent lists.
You can also find definitions for all of our vibes below:
- Story-driven: RPGs where the story propels your journey forward, with unforgettable companions and impactful choices and consequences. Check out our list of the best story-driven RPGs for more.
- Better With Friends: RPGs that can be played solo but thrive with others. These offer the possibility for shared experiences, be that online or locally. Check out our list of the best multiplayer RPGs for more.
- Quick Play: RPGs that aren’t hard to pick up and play whenever you have the spare time. The perfect choice for busy folks after quick gaming sessions. Check out our list of the best quick play RPGs for more.
- Chill Out: RPGs that let you take things at your own pace, explore, and venture on side-quests if you choose. For those looking for a less demanding and more stress-free time. Check out our list of the best relaxing RPGs for more.
- Expect the Unexpected: RPGs where you can get silly and find yourself in novel and very unusual situations. Things can go wrong quickly, but also in very funny directions. Check out our list of the best unique RPGs for more.
How frequently do we update our ranking?
We tend to check in with all our lists every month to see whether any new games that we’ve played have managed to beat out an existing entry. However, if the ranking is still relevant, we will leave it. But keep in mind that this list is reviewed yearly at the very least and will be updated to make sure that it’s always reflecting the best games like Persona 5 to play right now.
For more recommendations, check out our lists of the best turn-based RPGs and the best Persona games of all time.
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