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Crystal Story II

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2015

Should you play it?

Crystal Story II is a turn-based RPG that follows the story of a young Dragon on his quest to defeat an evil witch. He must seek allies to aid him on his journey and save the world from the oncoming invasion.

What works

  • Charming and humorous story
  • Flexible skill tree and character customization
  • Engaging turn-based combat system
  • Includes original crystal story game
  • Excellent value for price with extensive content

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive and linear dungeon design
  • Graphics are low resolution and simple
  • Some grinding required for progression
  • Limited story depth and character development
  • Menu and inventory management can be clunky

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3

  • Knights of Pen and Paper 2

  • Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

  • Bad Bitch Blasters

  • Floppy Knights

  • Crowntakers

More exploratory

Games that feels like Crystal Story II but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Epic Battle Fantasy 5

  • Avernum 3: Ruined World

  • Last Dream

  • Ittle Dew 2+

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

  • Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Crystal Story II but with less leadership over others

  • Shera and the Three Treasures

  • Super Trench Attack!

  • Nightmare Knight ~Sacred Maiden & Fallen Magic~

  • Backpack Hero

  • Ruins Seeker

  • The Braves

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Crystal Story II: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 21/08/2026