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Dragon Quest Builders

Dragon Quest Builders leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION3 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION8 /10

12 games like Dragon Quest Builders

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Minit cover art
MinitPure Optimization · time-loop adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Legend of Grimrock cover art
Legend of GrimrockPure Optimization · grid dungeon crawler

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cover art
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimPure Optimization · open-world RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 7) - Skill stacking, enchant loops, and exploits are deeply solvable.

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Fallout: New Vegas cover art
Fallout: New VegasPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Shooter inputs with VATS assist

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Dragon Age: Inquisition cover art
Dragon Age: InquisitionPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemy behaviour

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Terraria cover art
TerrariaPure Optimization · 2D sandbox

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Boss fights require dodging and aim under pressure.

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Prey (2017) cover art
Prey (2017)Pure Optimization · immersive sim

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Wrench and Gloo timing modest.

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The Outer Worlds cover art
The Outer WorldsPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemies

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines cover art
Vampire: The Masquerade - BloodlinesPure Optimization · immersive sim RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted NPCs

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Gothic II cover art
Gothic IIPure Optimization · open-world RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Directional melee timing against tough fauna

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Final Fantasy XIII cover art
Final Fantasy XIIIPure Optimization · turn-based JRPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Paradigm shifts need timely menu reactions

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Child of Light cover art
Child of LightPure Optimization · turn-based RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Timeline interrupts need only light timing

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Game details

Released
2016
Developer
Square Enix Business Division 5
Franchise
Dragon Quest
Platforms
PS3, PS4, Android, PC, iOS, Vita, Switch
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB critics
82/100
IGDB users
79/100
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureActionFantasySandboxOpen world