Other games with a great story similar to Persona 5 in terms of depth and character development

One game is 'NieR: Automata'. It has a complex and engaging story that explores deep themes such as the nature of humanity, existence, and morality. The story is presented in multiple playthroughs, each revealing new layers and perspectives.

In the game, the plot development is driven by the player's actions and choices. You can choose to focus on different aspects of the story, like building relationships or delving deeper into the Metaverse mysteries. In the anime, the plot follows a set path. So, in the game, there's more freedom in how the story unfolds.

Final Fantasy XIV, especially in its expansions. The storylines for characters like Thancred, who has a long and complex history filled with mistakes and redemption. The relationships between the characters, such as the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, are well - developed. Each character has their own arc that progresses over the course of the game's story, making it great for character - focused storytelling.

Well, the Spec Ops: The Line has a story that can be compared to Metal Gear Solid in terms of depth. It delves deep into the psychological state of the soldiers in a war - torn environment and has a complex narrative that questions the morality of war. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt also has a complex story. Geralt of Rivia is on a journey to find his adopted daughter and along the way, he has to deal with political intrigue, magic, and various factions, similar to how Solid Snake has to navigate through complex situations in Metal Gear Solid. Also, the Fallout series, especially Fallout 3 and Fallout 4, has deep stories. You have to survive in a post - nuclear world, deal with different factions, and uncover the secrets of the wasteland, which is as complex as the story in Metal Gear Solid.

In Metal Gear Solid games, characters develop through their experiences. For example, Snake becomes more hardened and cynical as he faces more and more dangerous and morally ambiguous situations. His relationships with other characters, like Otacon, also evolve and add depth to the story.

Sushi Story could be considered. It's all about running a sushi restaurant. You create different sushi dishes, decorate your sushi place, and attract customers. The gameplay mechanics of serving customers and growing your business are comparable to Restaurant Story.

Definitely 'Chrono Trigger'. The characters in it grow and change throughout their time - traveling adventures. For example, Crono starts as a simple young man but as he experiences different time periods and battles, he becomes more of a hero. Marle also develops as she discovers more about her true identity and her role in saving the world.

I would say 'Dragon's Dogma'. It has real - time combat like 'The Last Story' and also features a large, detailed world to roam around in. You can form a party with different characters, which is a similarity as well.

Somewhat. While some characters had good development, like Woods who had his own arc of loyalty and vengeance, others could have been more fleshed out. But overall, it added to the story's complexity.

One such game is 'A Bird Story'. It has a very touching and emotional storyline that can tug at your heartstrings in a way similar to Monika After Story. Another is 'Finding Paradise' which delves deep into the characters' feelings and memories. 'Narcissu' is also a game that has a great deal of emotional depth, exploring themes of life, death, and human connection.