In the same spirit
Games like Gladius: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of Gladius (2003): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
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Breath of Fire IV
RPG by Capcom (2000)
★ 4.09
Fate/Extra
RPG by TYPE-MOON (2010)
★ 3.89
The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
RPG by EA Redwood Shores (2004)
Critics 76/100★ 3.69
Fire Emblem: Fuuin no Tsurugi
RPG by Nintendo R&D1 (2002) · ≈ 30h
★ 3.69
Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven
RPG by New World Computing (1998)
★ 4.37
Pokémon HeartGold Version
RPG by Game Freak (2009) · ≈ 24h
Critics 86/100★ 4.34
Valkyria Chronicles 2
RPG by Sega CS3 (2010) · ≈ 72h
★ 4.05
Shadowrun: Hong Kong
RPG by Harebrained Schemes (2015)
Critics 78/100★ 4.02
Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness
RPG by Nippon Ichi Software (2013)
Critics 76/100★ 3.82
Knights of Pen and Paper II
RPG by Kyy Games (2015) · ≈ 15h
★ 3.63
Dark Sun: Shattered Lands
RPG by SSI (Strategic Simulations, Inc.) (1993)
★ 3.31
Pokémon SoulSilver Version
RPG by Game Freak (2009)
★ 4.5
Arc the Lad
RPG by G-Craft (1995)
★ 4.48
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon
RPG by Nihon Falcom (2024) · ≈ 85h
Critics 86/100★ 4.64
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
RPG by Nihon Falcom (2025) · ≈ 58h
Metacritic 89★ 4.18
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
RPG by Game Freak (2014) · ≈ 27h
Critics 88/100★ 4.21
Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories
RPG by Nippon Ichi Software (2006)
Critics 85/100★ 4.23
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
RPG by Nihon Falcom (2020) · ≈ 61h
Critics 83/100★ 4.31