The next installment in the long-running Fire Emblem series is set for 2026, and the game cannot come any sooner for fans. It’s been 7 years since the iconic Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and three years since the most recent title, Fire Emblem Engage. But what if you’re looking for something to quell your thirst for the next game? Here are the 5 best games you should play in anticipation of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, if you’re looking for a similar type of game.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
I was close to putting Persona 5 on this list, but with Fire Emblem games being set in a fantasy world, the Atlus title Metaphor: ReFantazio may be a better option. It blends a bit of social simulation with turn-based battles that feel akin to a Fire Emblem title.
If you’re looking for a lot more social sim elements, go for Persona 5. But Metaphor: ReFantazio offers a riveting fantasy narrative, recruitable party members, and daytime activities that can help train you for better combat encounters.
Unicorn Overlord
One of the closest games you can get to a Fire Emblem right now is Unicorn Overlord. In this game, you can create and control units to send into battle, while recruiting a large cast of characters, all similar to Fire Emblem.
This tactical adventure lets you fight in large-scale battles in a medieval fantasy world. You will also be making critical decisions, both inside and outside of combat, that can alter who you recruit and what story choices you make. Play this game if you’re looking for a step-up in terms of Fire Emblem’s combat system.
Tactics Ogre Reborn
Tactics Ogre Reborn is a revitalization of the 2010 classic by Square Enix. This tactical RPG is a classic fantasy tale with multiple character classes and a strategic battle system.
Just like in many of these titles, the choices you make in Tactics Ogre Reborn matter, giving you multiple paths and endings to experience. If you also enjoy Final Fantasy Tactics, this is probably the game for you.
Baldur’s Gate 3
The award-winning Baldur’s Gate 3 is the perfect game to play before Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave comes out. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a fantasy CRPG using the Dungeons & Dragons system and universe to bring you an epic journey that spans over 100 hours.
This game features intricate turn-based combat throughout multiple scenarios, a colorful cast of characters to recruit to your party, and romance options for those who liked marrying a companion in Fire Emblem. Even if you’re new to D&D, Baldur’s Gate 3 is an excellent game to try out.
Triangle Strategy
The closest game you can get to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, specifically, is Triangle Strategy. It has three warring nations, a strategic battle system, and allies you can grow to love at your encampment.
Your choices will change the fate of your path in Triangle Strategy, each based on three values: Utility, Morality, and Liberty. This game cements itself as an HD-2D JRPG classic that you shouldn’t ignore before playing Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave.
