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7 Games like Chrono Trigger on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Chrono Trigger down to the 7 that fit the “Xbox” category. Pathologic 2, Stories: The Path of Destinies and Kingdom Rush top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chrono Trigger.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Chrono Trigger is Pathologic 2 — scoring 66/100 on our similarity scale. Stories: The Path of Destinies and Kingdom Rush follow close behind.

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The best games like Chrono Trigger on Xbox

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chrono Trigger. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Pathologic 2

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Pathologic 2
Closest overall match
RPGCRPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationIsometricTactical
Year 2019Dev Ice-Pick Lodge · tinyBuildOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Chrono Trigger worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: horror setting and a first-person view.

Released 24 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals61Setting0
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Stories: The Path of Destinies

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Stories: The Path of Destinies
Closest on visuals
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricNarrative
Year 2016Dev Spearhead GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets Chrono Trigger on fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 21 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64
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Kingdom Rush

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Kingdom Rush
RPGCRPG
SoloFantasyIsometricTacticalMelee
Year 2011Dev Ironhide Game Studio · Armor GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

Held in common with Chrono Trigger: fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: a medieval setting.

Released 16 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals79Setting37
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They Are Billions

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They Are Billions
RPGCRPG
SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalDark
Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

Shelved next to Chrono Trigger for good reason: a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings horror setting and base building.

Released 24 years after Chrono Trigger.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting38Progression0
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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What it holds in common with Chrono Trigger is shape: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is skill tree progression.

Released 23 years after Chrono Trigger.

Game mode100World100Visuals100Genre75Setting65Progression62
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It resembles Chrono Trigger most in how it is built: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings a medieval setting and skill tree progression.

Released 23 years after Chrono Trigger.

Game mode100World100Visuals100Genre75Setting54Progression49
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Torment: Tides of Numenera

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Torment: Tides of Numenera
Closest on setting
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricTactical
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What carries over from Chrono Trigger is deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 22 years after Chrono Trigger.

Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre75

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