Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Onmyoji (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Onmyoji on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Shadow Arena, which both fantasy and strategy.
- Onmyoji is tagged RPG, Free to Play, Anime, Turn-Based, Strategy, Adventure, Multiplayer, Fantasy by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 10 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Shadow Arena
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and PvP; released around the same time (2020).
Shadow Arena Early Access has ended. A heartfelt thank you to all the players who walked with us on this journey.
Shadow Arena at a glance Released 2020 Studio Pearl Abyss Player sentiment 56% positive of 5,421 Price Not listed Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerPvPStrategyRPGEarly AccessFantasyAnime
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Shadowverse CCG
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Anime and Strategy; released around the same time (2016).
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Shadowverse CCG at a glance Released 2016 Studio Cygames, Inc. Player sentiment 74% positive of 15,062 Price Not listed Free to PlayAnimeStrategyFantasyTurn-BasedPvPRPGJRPG
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Vainglory
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Early Access; released around the same time (2019).
Vainglory is an award winning free-to-play cross-platform MOBA featuring incredible graphics, precision controls and competitive gameplay parity across all platforms. Vainglory lets you party with your friends and match up with players around the world on desktop or mobile!
Vainglory at a glance Released 2019 Studio Super Evil Megacorp Player sentiment 66% positive of 4,164 Price Not listed Free to PlayStrategyEarly AccessAnimeMassively MultiplayerPvPRPGFantasy
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Faeria
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2017).
With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.
Faeria at a glance Released 2017 Studio Abrakam Entertainment SA Player sentiment 84% positive of 7,213 Price $19.99 StrategyMassively MultiplayerRPGTurn-BasedFantasyAnimeEarly Access
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Strife
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and RPG; released around the same time (2015).
Strife® is a truly free to play, competitive, MOBA that features non-stop action and engaging combat. Take control of powerful and versatile heroes, each capable of dominating in unique ways, and exert your will in an epic battle between two teams.
Strife at a glance Released 2015 Studio S2 Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 4,886 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyPvPEarly Access
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WAKFU
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2014).
Immerse yourself in the WAKFU universe with this free to play MMORPG. Select your class, travel the world, meet adventurers to challenge powerful monsters in epic turn-based battles.Participate in the kingdom’s economy and politics and create your own legend!
WAKFU at a glance Released 2014 Studio Ankama Studio Player sentiment 76% positive of 10,792 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGTurn-BasedStrategyAnimeFantasy
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Gigantic
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and PvP; released around the same time (2017).
Gigantic is a fast and fluid Strategic Hero Shooter, where you battle against and alongside massive Guardians, in deeply strategic team gameplay. Think fast, be bold, Go Gigantic!
Gigantic at a glance Released 2017 Studio Motiga Inc. Player sentiment 77% positive of 7,389 Price Not listed Free to PlayStrategyPvPFantasyMassively MultiplayerRPGAnime
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Eternal Card Game
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2018).
Six-guns and sorcery collide in Eternal, the new strategy card game of unlimited choices and unbelievable fun. Eternal brings AAA pace and polish to the infinite possibilities of a deep strategy card game. The only limits are your own creativity.
Eternal Card Game at a glance Released 2018 Studio Dire Wolf Player sentiment 77% positive of 7,040 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyMassively MultiplayerEarly AccessTurn-BasedPvPFantasy
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Knight Online
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and PvP; released around the same time (2016).
The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!
Knight Online at a glance Released 2016 Studio Noah System Player sentiment 51% positive of 11,259 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerPvPRPGStrategyFantasyAnime
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GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game at a glance Released 2020 Studio CD PROJEKT RED Player sentiment 86% positive of 27,710 Price Free Free to PlayStrategyRPGPvPFantasyTurn-Based
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FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (2018).
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,211 Price $49.99 RPGJRPGFantasyAnimeTurn-BasedStrategy
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Albion Online
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2018).
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Albion Online at a glance Released 2018 Studio Sandbox Interactive GmbH Player sentiment 78% positive of 93,490 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGPvPFantasyStrategy
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Warspear Online
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and RPG; released around the same time (2017).
Create your hero and dive into an epic 2D MMORPG! Explore a vast open world, conquer castles, battle in free-for-all PvP, team up in guilds, join Alliance wars, explore dungeons, and celebrate with fun in-game events!
Warspear Online at a glance Released 2017 Studio Titulum Enterprises Limited Player sentiment 72% positive of 3,147 Price Free Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasyPvPStrategy
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Metin2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, PvP and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).
Become a part of the legendary oriental action MMO – now also on Steam! Put your skill to the test in epic PvE battles against dragons and sinister demon lords, enter merciless PvP duels and become a true martial arts master!
Metin2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio WEBZEN Inc. Player sentiment 70% positive of 14,418 Price Not listed Free to PlayPvPMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasyStrategy
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Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Fantasy; released around the same time (2017).
Orcs Must Die! Unchained takes the award-winning Orcs Must Die! action tower defense game to a whole new level with team-based gameplay! Bust skulls with your best pals in PvE co-op Survival, or put your teamwork to the real test in Sabotage Mode!
Orcs Must Die! Unchained at a glance Released 2017 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 69% positive of 6,107 Price Not listed Free to PlayStrategyFantasyPvPRPGMassively Multiplayer
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Prime World
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2014).
Prime World is a free online game in RPG / MOBA genre with a unique universe where tactical session battles, castle management, and hero development are mixed together. Gather your collection of talents, build an army of invincible heroes and become the champion!
Prime World at a glance Released 2014 Studio Nival Player sentiment 59% positive of 3,762 Price Not listed Free to PlayRPGMassively MultiplayerStrategyFantasyPvP
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Shakes and Fidget
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, RPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2016).
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!
Shakes and Fidget at a glance Released 2016 Studio Playa Games GmbH Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,847 Price Free Free to PlayRPGMassively MultiplayerStrategyFantasy
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Dragon Cliff
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2018).
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Dragon Cliff at a glance Released 2018 Studio Meta Interaction Player sentiment 89% positive of 8,184 Price $1.99 RPGStrategyTurn-BasedFantasyJRPG
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Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Mythology; released around the same time (2020).
Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.
Amazing Cultivation Simulator at a glance Released 2020 Studio GSQ Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 23,608 Price $24.99 RPGStrategyMythologyFantasyEarly AccessAnime
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Anime.
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 94% positive of 10,375 Price $19.99 JRPGRPGAnimeTurn-BasedFantasyStrategy
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Armello
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 5 player tags including PvP, Turn-Based and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).
Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.
Armello at a glance Released 2015 Studio League of Geeks Player sentiment 82% positive of 16,058 Price $9.99 PvPTurn-BasedStrategyRPGFantasy
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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, PvP and RPG; released around the same time (2014).
Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG at a glance Released 2014 Studio Infinity Plus 2 Player sentiment 79% positive of 10,815 Price Free Free to PlayPvPRPGStrategyFantasy
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Hero's Hour
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Turn-Based, Strategy and Fantasy; released around the same time (2022).
A fast turn-based strategy RPG with real-time combat. Develop your cities and armies, level up your heroes to gain new, powerful spells and skills, and explore the wonders and dangers of the procedurally generated maps as you aim to conquer your enemies before they do the same to you.
Hero's Hour at a glance Released 2022 Studio Benjamin "ThingOnItsOwn" Hauer Player sentiment 79% positive of 5,735 Price $17.99 Turn-BasedStrategyFantasyRPGPvP
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Guild Wars 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Free to Play and Fantasy.
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
Guild Wars 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio ArenaNet Player sentiment 88% positive of 29,449 Price Free RPGFree to PlayFantasyMassively MultiplayerPvPStrategy
Common questions
What game is most like Onmyoji?
Shadow Arena, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Onmyoji" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Onmyoji. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.