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Games like Gakuen Idolmaster: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Gakuen Idolmaster (2024): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Gakuen Idolmaster (18)

Idoly Pride RPG by QualiArts (2021) ★ 4.44 Umamusume: Pretty Derby RPG by Cygames (2021) · ≈ 100h ★ 3.72 Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles RPG by The Game Designers Studio (2003) · ≈ 15h Critics 81/100★ 3.79 Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore RPG by Atlus (2020) · ≈ 38h Critics 88/100★ 3.96 Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE RPG by Atlus (2015) Critics 82/100★ 3.91 No Straight Roads RPG by Metronomik (2020) · ≈ 9h Critics 74/100★ 3.45 Ensemble Stars!! Music RPG by Happy Elements K.K (2020) ★ 4.48 Yakuza 0: Director's Cut RPG by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (2025) · ≈ 44h Critics 88/100★ 4.46 Star Citizen RPG by Cloud Imperium Games Corporation (2013) ★ 4.33 Hytale RPG by Hypixel Studios (2026) · ≈ 47h ★ 4.23 Waveform RPG by Eden Industries (2012) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 81★ 2 Restaurats RPG by toR Studio (2025) ★ 4.22 Theatrhythm Final Fantasy RPG by indieszero Co., Ltd. (2012) · ≈ 15h Critics 82/100★ 4.04 Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma RPG by Marvelous (2025) · ≈ 48h Metacritic 80★ 4.02 Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes RPG by Omega Force (2022) · ≈ 49h Critics 80/100★ 3.99 Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time RPG by LEVEL-5 (2025) · ≈ 60h ★ 3.99 People of Note RPG by Iridium Studios (2026) · ≈ 18h Metacritic 78★ 4.12 The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor RPG by Puuba (2016) · ≈ 8h Metacritic 79★ 4.04