To me, a spiritual successor is a game made by either the same studio/developer or staff members which follows the footsteps of a previously established game.
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1. YakuzaYakuzahttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/YakuzaOpens wiki page
Successor to Shenmue
2. The Final Fantasy LegendThe Final Fantasy Legendhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/The_Final_Fantasy_LegendOpens wiki page
Successor to Final Fantasy II
3. Bravely DefaultBravely Defaulthttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Bravely_DefaultOpens wiki page
Successor to Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
4. I Am SetsunaI Am Setsunahttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/I_Am_SetsunaOpens wiki page
Successor to Chrono Trigger
5. Devil May CryDevil May Cryhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Devil_May_CryOpens wiki page
Successor to Resident Evil 2
6. BayonettaBayonettahttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/BayonettaOpens wiki page
Successor to Devil May Cry
7. Dark SoulsDark Soulshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Dark_SoulsOpens wiki page
Successor to Demon's Souls
8. Sekiro: Shadows Die TwiceSekiro: Shadows Die Twicehttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Sekiro_Shadows_Die_TwiceOpens wiki page
Successor to Dark Souls
9. AlundraAlundrahttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/AlundraOpens wiki page
Successor to Landstalker
10. Dual HeartsDual Heartshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Dual_HeartsOpens wiki page