Fire Emblem: Three Houses is one of the best selling titles from the Fire Emblem series, released in 2019 for Nintendo Switch. This strategy RPG focuses on the romances and relationships of each character. 

From then on, Fire Emblem: Three Houses has become one of the best selling RPGs on Switch. After the entire DLCs for this game were released, a lot of gamers have been looking for a similar game to this one. So, here’s a list of JRPGs similar to Fire Emblem: Three Houses for the fans of this game!

1. Persona 5 Royal

Released globally in 2017 for PS4, Persona 5 was deemed to be one of the best JRPGs of all time. And with the release of Persona 5 Royal this year, fans can play a better game than before.

Fans of Fire Emblem: Three Houses will surely notice that the romance and relationship system is borrowed from the previous Persona series. 

2. Xenoblade Chronicle: The Definitive Edition

Xenoblade Chronicle: The Definitive Edition is an exclusive JRPG for Nintendo Wii that was released in 2010. The game features open-world gameplay with an epic storyline. Ten years later, in 2020, this game has arrived for Switch with the newly added epilogue and visuals.

The relationships and the development of each character are the features that will attract any Fire Emblem fans. Building relationships with the characters in Xenoblade is quite reminding to the Affinity in Fire Emblem which is done through intimate conversations in the story.

3. Eternal Poison

Released for PS2 back in 2008, Eternal Poison is a Tactical RPG, developed by Flight-Plan and was released by Atlus. The gameplay of this RPG is very similar to Fire Emblem: Three Houses’. 

What you should keep in mind from this game is that characters can die permanently in battle. However, that might serve as its own challenge for those who are up for it. 

4. Vandal Hearts

Released globally in 1997, Vandal Hearts is a Tactical RPG developed by Konami. Just like the Fire Emblem series, this game uses a grid-based combat system that requires its players to devise some tactics.

Vandal Hearts does not have complicated gameplay, unlike the Fire Emblem series, but its division of character class uses the same Rock, Paper, Scissors method like the series. Plus, the story and character development in Vandal Hearts are mature enough for fans of the Tactical RPG series.

5. Valkyria Chronicles

Released initially in 2008 for PS3, Valkyria Chronicles got its Remastered version from 2016 to 2018 for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. This Tactical RPG is set in 1935, in the early stages of World War II, or the Second European War, hence the name Valkyria Chronicles.

The gameplay mechanics in Valkyria Chronicles put players in a third-person perspective, but its gameplay is similar to the Fire Emblem series. With stunning visuals, a profound storyline, and charming characters, Valkyria Chronicles is one of the most sought-after JRPGs.

6. Suikoden Tactics

Suikoden Tactics was released globally for PS2 back in 2006. If you’re a fan of Tactical RPGs like the Fire Emblem series, then this one is definitely a must-have. The turn-based system on a grid-based map also shares some similar elements with the other Suikoden series.

The story is a prequel as well as the sequel to Suikoden IV that showcases the characters’ developments. 

7. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Series

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor and Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 were released for Nintendo DS back in 2009 and 2011 respectively. These games were re-developed and re-released for Nintendo 3DS, featuring new storylines and epilogues.

Similar to the Fire Emblem series, Devil Survivor is a quite challenging turn-based Tactical RPG. The well-developed storyline, coupled with numerous branching narrative choices affect how you progress in the game.

8. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War Of The Lions

Released for PSP back in 2007, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions was developed from its previous version that was released for PlayStation in 1997. The game features new dialogues, voice acting, and cutscenes that made it one of the best Tactical RPGs of all time.

9. Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together

Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, the game developed by the same team who brought you Final Fantasy Tactics, was re-developed for PSP, featuring new cutscenes, storylines, with a better translation.

10. Shining Force

Shining Force is a classic RPG that is arguably the most resembling of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The first three series of Shining Force have similar gameplay to that of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The first two series can be played on Sega Genesis/Megadrive Collection on Playstation 2 or PSP.

Those were some JRPGs that share some resemblance to Fire Emblem: Three Houses that you can try. Stick around for other discussions about JRPG on DuniaGames!

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