Games like Persona5: The Phantom X

Steam reviews

What players say

Mixed opinion: fans of Persona and gacha games often enjoy the story and combat, but the grind, monetisation and a weak start put off many others.

Many players say the combat, music, art and characters are strong, and that the story gets much better from the third palace onward, which they describe as the point where the game finally shows its Persona identity. Some players call it a fun, free-to-play way to spend time with Persona characters, and say the rewards are generous enough to enjoy it without paying. Many complaints focus on the gacha system, the daily stamina limit, pay-to-win pressure and a poorly written first palace. Some players report technical problems: long downloads, frame drops, server maintenance blocking access and lost progress after account links or updates. Recent reviews are more negative than Steam's overall totals, mainly about the stamina cap, account problems and the global version receiving weaker rewards.

Who it suits

Players who enjoy Persona and are comfortable with gacha mechanics, especially those willing to play patiently for free.

Who should skip it

Players new to Persona, anyone sensitive to gambling-style pulls or stamina limits, and those who want the quality of the mainline games.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with hundreds of hours tend to recommend the game for its story and characters but criticise the long-term grind and gacha economy more than newer players do.

Summarised by AI from 76 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.