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Memories of a Vagabond

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

You play as a young mercenary and travel from soul to soul to avenge your fiance and her family. While finding a way to change the flow of past events, you will encounter many obstacles and meet new allies. Will you be brave enough?

What works

  • Nostalgic old-school jrpg style
  • Class switching and skill mastery system
  • Engaging story with multiple endings
  • Good soundtrack and retro visuals
  • No random encounters and smooth gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short gameplay length (~3-4 hours)
  • Simple and easy combat with low challenge
  • Limited content and side quests
  • Minimal character and party development
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Metal Hunter

  • Keeper's Toll

  • Angeline Era

  • Catmaze

  • Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken

  • Hyper Light Drifter

Less competitive

Games that feels like Memories of a Vagabond but with less competition against others

  • EXCALIBURIAN!!

  • FINAL FANTASY IV

  • יום פתוח (Open Day)

  • EvilQuest

  • Jack Move

  • FINAL FANTASY II

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Memories of a Vagabond but with more leadership over others

  • Rise of the Third Power

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

  • Last Dream

  • 8-Bit Adventures 2

  • FINAL FANTASY VI

  • Monsters' Den: Godfall

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Memories of a Vagabond: 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 Competition, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

Last update: 21/08/2026