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The SMT/Persona games are great but they don't have excessive releases for the main titles. This is obviously a good thing as they don't turn into Ass Creed but sometimes we still want more. So this topic is about those games that have similar elements or outright clones. There are plenty out there and this topic is for people to talk about them and suggest more. So with that said let's get started with some examples.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6K1EMAEQog
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. This is a great game and the only game on this list also from Atlus. While it doesn't have a calendar or social links (well it kinda does but you won't be making anyone your GF) this is a happy Persona like game. The dungeons feel straight out of Persona pre 5 but they are not randomized. This game has some really great dungeons. The enemies are from SMT but heavily redesigned so may need to take a second look to realize it. While the game does center around idol culture, something I know nothing about the game has so much charm you should not dismiss it. Instead of personas, you have Mirages which are redesigned Fire Emblem characters. One of the best turn-based battle systems. Honestly better than SMT or Persona. Sadly the game is only on Wii U and I hope it comes to Switch. I never say this but if you must then emulated it. I adore this game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYrHm3DpCn0
Digimon Cyber Sleuth/Hackers Memory. Can't go wrong with either game first or second. They take place at the same time telling a different side of the story. The second one is a bit more adult and the MC has a slight SMT MC design. The artist for this game worked on two DS SMT games. I don't care about Digimon but these games basically are just Shin Megami Tensei without the grim setting. You get to run around in a modern-day Tokyo like these games love to do. In fact, It's kinda fun comparing this games to Tokyo Mirage Sessions. They are very worthwhile games and you don't need to like or care about Digimon to enjoy them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIB1uHpawv4
Last one for this post. This game I'm taking a bit of a risk posting it as you see it's not out yet in the west and I have yet to play it. Only posting it as something to look out for. It's coming to PS4 and Switch this June in the west. It's straight up an SMT game. SMT will not be out on the Switch for a while longer so hopefully this tides me over on Switch until then. Just a heads up really.
I, of course, could list more but thought others might want to suggest some and why. Please don't do a list and run.
