OCTOPATH TRAVELER II similar games & best alternatives

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OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

What works

  • Beautiful hd-2d visuals and art style
  • Outstanding orchestral soundtrack
  • Deep and strategic turn-based combat
  • Engaging multiple character storylines with improved interactions
  • Open world exploration with day/night cycle and secrets

Things to keep in mind

  • Some pacing issues and grind required for leveling
  • Disconnected narrative arcs until late game
  • Limited character customization options
  • High frequency of random encounters can be tedious
  • No new game plus or extensive replayability features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Pillars of Eternity

  • The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki

  • Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

  • Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

  • Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)

  • The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut

Less social

Games that feels like OCTOPATH TRAVELER II but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Fate Seeker II

  • Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

  • 古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)

  • LIVE A LIVE

  • Fate Seeker

  • Divine Divinity

Less intimate

Games that feels like OCTOPATH TRAVELER II but with less focus on close relationships

  • Romancing SaGa 3™

  • OCTOPATH TRAVELER™

  • Dungeon Siege

  • BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster

  • Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

  • Battle Chasers: Nightwar

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OCTOPATH TRAVELER II: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status.

Last update: 21/08/2026