Virgo Versus The Zodiac similar games & best alternatives

Virgo Versus The Zodiac

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2019

Should you play it?

Dethrone the Zodiacs, revive the Golden Age and purge the Heretics that swarm the galaxy as Virgo, the queen of Purity, in this unforgiving timed actions turn-based JRPG.

What works
  • Engaging and unique combat system
  • Rich story with multiple endings
  • Charming characters and worldbuilding
  • Excellent soundtrack and art style
  • High replayability
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve for combat and stats
  • Some confusing ui and mechanics
  • Lack of new game plus for easier replay
  • Repetitive areas on multiple playthroughs
  • Some minor bugs and polish issues

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • MiSide

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  • Sorry We're Closed

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

  • Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • LunarLux

  • Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands

  • Fallen Hero: Rebirth
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Virgo Versus The Zodiac: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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