Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality

24 games like Secret of Mana (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Secret of Mana 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.

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The short version

Closest match: Trials of Mana, which made by the same studio, Square.
Secret of Mana is tagged JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Adventure, Anime, Remake 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.
1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
7 are from the same studio: Trials of Mana, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy VI.

Why players value Secret of Mana

The five things Steam players tag Secret of Mana with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

JRPG
RPG
Singleplayer
Great Soundtrack
Story Rich

Secret of Mana at a glance
Reception	Mixed on Steam (68% of 2,925)
Watch-outs	players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter
Price	$39.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

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

1
Trials of Mana
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 10 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Anime; released around the same time (1995).
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.
Trials of Mana at a glance
Released 1995 Studio Square
Player sentiment 91% positive of 5,755 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 5,755)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Anime, Action RPG, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $49.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGAnimeAction RPGRemakeFantasyGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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2
Tales of Symphonia
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 11 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Anime.
FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.
Tales of Symphonia at a glance
Released 2003 Studio Namco Tales Studio
Player sentiment 85% positive of 5,196 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 5,196)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Anime, Story Rich, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Secret of Mana:JRPGRPGAnimeStory RichFantasyAction RPGGreat SoundtrackClassic
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3
Ōkami
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 10 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and Classic.
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Ōkami at a glance
Released 2006 Studio Clover Studio
Player sentiment 92% positive of 10,705 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 10,705)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: Adventure, Mythology, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $9.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Secret of Mana:Great SoundtrackStory RichClassicCult ClassicFantasyAction RPGAnimeRPG
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4
Chrono Trigger
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Classic; released around the same time (1995).
The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…
Chrono Trigger at a glance
Released 1995 Studio Square
Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,489 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 13,489)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Classic, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $14.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Secret of Mana:JRPGRPGClassicStory RichGreat SoundtrackRetroFantasyCult Classic
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5
Tales of Berseria
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Anime, JRPG and RPG.
Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Tales of Berseria at a glance
Released 2017 Studio BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,906 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 18,906)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: Anime, JRPG, RPG, Female Protagonist, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $49.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:AnimeJRPGRPGStory RichFantasyAction RPGGreat SoundtrackCute
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6
Tales of Zestiria
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including JRPG, Anime and RPG.
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Tales of Zestiria at a glance
Released 2015 Studio BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.
Player sentiment 80% positive of 9,312 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 9,312)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, Anime, RPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $49.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:JRPGAnimeRPGFantasyStory RichAction RPGGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-Op
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7
Final Fantasy Type-0
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy; published by the same company.
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.
Final Fantasy Type-0 at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 63% positive of 3,184 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (63% of 3,184)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Action, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichAction RPGAnimeGreat SoundtrackRemake
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8
FINAL FANTASY IX
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; published by the same company.
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
FINAL FANTASY IX at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 95% positive of 14,266 Price $20.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 14,266)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack, Fantasy, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $20.99 — $19.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:JRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackFantasyRPGClassicCult ClassicAnime
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9
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy; published by the same company.
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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 10,211)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $49.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackClassicAnimeRemake
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10
Final Fantasy VIII
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including JRPG, RPG and Classic.
It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...
Final Fantasy VIII at a glance
Released 1999 Studio Square
Player sentiment 88% positive of 9,497 Price $11.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 9,497)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Classic, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $11.99 — $28.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, controller and input (details)
Shared with Secret of Mana:JRPGRPGClassicGreat SoundtrackStory RichFantasyRetro
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11
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including JRPG, Story Rich and RPG; published by the same company.
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster celebrates two of the most cherished and beloved entries to the world-renowned franchise, completely remastered in gorgeous High Definition & now available on PC / Windows!
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 88% positive of 23,525 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 23,525)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: JRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Story Rich, RPG, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:JRPGStory RichRPGGreat SoundtrackFantasyClassicAnimeRemake
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12
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Story Rich; published by the same company.
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 76% positive of 5,605 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 5,605)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Story Rich, Turn-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGStory RichGreat SoundtrackClassicFantasyAnimeRemake
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13
Final Fantasy V
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Retro; released around the same time (1992).
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Final Fantasy V at a glance
Released 1992 Studio Square
Player sentiment 90% positive of 2,493 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 2,493)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Singleplayer, JRPG, 2D, Class-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $17.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report softlocks and broken quests, crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGRetroRemakeStory RichFantasyGreat SoundtrackClassic
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14
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Great Soundtrack; published by the same company.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 87% positive of 12,072 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 12,072)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $49.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGGreat SoundtrackStory RichFantasyAction RPGAnimeCute
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15
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Anime.
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom at a glance
Released 2018 Studio LEVEL5 Inc.
Player sentiment 84% positive of 11,158 Price $59.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 11,158)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Anime, Adventure, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $59.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGAnimeFantasyStory RichCuteAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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16
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy; published by the same company.
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 83% positive of 57,999 Price $34.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 57,999)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $34.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackAction RPGAnime
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17
Mabinogi
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Anime, RPG and Fantasy.
Embark on amazing adventures, build lasting friendships or even find romance in this unique social game, where a welcoming community with thousands of devoted players await! Whoever you are, or whatever your heart’s desire, come express it in Mabinogi and start living your fantasy life!
Mabinogi at a glance
Released 2012 Studio NEXON Korea Corporation
Player sentiment 74% positive of 4,197 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 4,197)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 4 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer, Anime, RPG, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:AnimeRPGFantasyCuteAction RPGGreat SoundtrackJRPGStory Rich
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18
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Anime; published by the same company.
A team of veteran developers of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, headed by venerated producer Yoshinori Kitase, brings you MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY, a mobile RPG of unprecedented quality. The PC version comes 4K visuals and 60 FPS gameplay.
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 73% positive of 4,380 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 4,380)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: Free to Play, RPG, Fantasy, Multiplayer, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGFantasyAnimeJRPGStory RichAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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19
Final Fantasy III
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (1990).
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Final Fantasy III at a glance
Released 1990 Studio Square
Player sentiment 93% positive of 2,841 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 2,841)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Singleplayer, 2D, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $17.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGFantasyRemakeRetroStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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20
Final Fantasy IV
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Story Rich; released around the same time (1991).
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Final Fantasy IV at a glance
Released 1991 Studio Square
Player sentiment 92% positive of 3,028 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 3,028)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Exploration, Party-Based RPG, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $17.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGStory RichFantasyRetroRemakeGreat Soundtrack
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21
Final Fantasy VI
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Square; both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (1994).
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Final Fantasy VI at a glance
Released 1994 Studio Square
Player sentiment 92% positive of 4,975 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 4,975)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, 2D, Singleplayer, JRPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $17.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGFantasyRemakeRetroStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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22
Grandia
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including RPG, JRPG and Classic; released around the same time (1997).
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
Grandia at a glance
Released 1997 Studio Game Arts
Player sentiment 90% positive of 1,780 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 1,780)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: Adventure, RPG, JRPG, Classic, Anime — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGJRPGClassicAnimeStory RichGreat SoundtrackRemakeRetro
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23
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Anime and Story Rich.
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT at a glance
Released 2020 Studio CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.
Player sentiment 93% positive of 58,245 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 58,245)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 5 of 5 — JRPG, RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Anime, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGAnimeStory RichJRPGGreat SoundtrackAction RPGFantasy
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Classic.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment 95% positive of 28,571 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 28,571)
Matches Secret of Mana on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack, Story Rich
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Classic, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Secret of Mana: $14.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Secret of Mana:RPGFantasyClassicGreat SoundtrackCult ClassicStory RichAction RPG
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Trials of Mana at a glance
Released	1995	Studio	Square
Player sentiment	91% positive of 5,755	Price	$49.99

Tales of Symphonia at a glance
Released	2003	Studio	Namco Tales Studio
Player sentiment	85% positive of 5,196	Price	$19.99

Ōkami at a glance
Released	2006	Studio	Clover Studio
Player sentiment	92% positive of 10,705	Price	$9.99

Chrono Trigger at a glance
Released	1995	Studio	Square
Player sentiment	88% positive of 13,489	Price	$14.99

Tales of Berseria at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
Player sentiment	91% positive of 18,906	Price	$49.99

Tales of Zestiria at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.
Player sentiment	80% positive of 9,312	Price	$49.99

Final Fantasy Type-0 at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	63% positive of 3,184	Price	$29.99

FINAL FANTASY IX at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	95% positive of 14,266	Price	$20.99

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	89% positive of 10,211	Price	$49.99

Final Fantasy VIII at a glance
Released	1999	Studio	Square
Player sentiment	88% positive of 9,497	Price	$11.99

FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	88% positive of 23,525	Price	$29.99

FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	76% positive of 5,605	Price	$19.99

Final Fantasy V at a glance
Released	1992	Studio	Square
Player sentiment	90% positive of 2,493	Price	$17.99

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	87% positive of 12,072	Price	$49.99

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	LEVEL5 Inc.
Player sentiment	84% positive of 11,158	Price	$59.99

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	83% positive of 57,999	Price	$34.99

Mabinogi at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	NEXON Korea Corporation
Player sentiment	74% positive of 4,197	Price	Free

MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	73% positive of 4,380	Price	Not listed

Final Fantasy III at a glance
Released	1990	Studio	Square
Player sentiment	93% positive of 2,841	Price	$17.99

Final Fantasy IV at a glance
Released	1991	Studio	Square
Player sentiment	92% positive of 3,028	Price	$17.99

Final Fantasy VI at a glance
Released	1994	Studio	Square
Player sentiment	92% positive of 4,975	Price	$17.99

Grandia at a glance
Released	1997	Studio	Game Arts
Player sentiment	90% positive of 1,780	Price	$19.99

DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.
Player sentiment	93% positive of 58,245	Price	$19.99

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment	95% positive of 28,571	Price	$14.99

Common questions

What game is most like Secret of Mana?

Trials of Mana, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Square. 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 Secret of Mana" 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 Secret of Mana. 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.

What else did the makers of Secret of Mana do?

Trials of Mana, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy VI are also from Square, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

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.

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