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We filtered the 49 games similar to Bright Memory down to the 9 that fit the “Anime” category. Dungeon Munchies, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bright Memory.

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The best games with a anime setting like Bright Memory

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bright Memory. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Dungeon MunchiesClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExplorationEarly Access

Steam👍 97%· 7.1KIGDB46· 1OC56· 13

Year 2019Dev maJAJaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, ranged combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility.

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and setting.

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#2Bloodstained: Curse of the MoonClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkAnimeExploration

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals.

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#3Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkAnimeExploration

Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65

Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and setting.

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#4Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkAnimeExploration

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExploration

Steam👍 97%· 15KRAWG👍 78%· 99IGDB88· 1

Year 2018Dev Team Ladybug · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and ranged combat, while skipping shooter

Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) Touhou game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.Story "--Now, let's begin my world.

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and combat.

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#6Devil May Cry 5Closest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcoreAnime

Steam👍 96%· 162KRAWG👍 84%· 1.5KMC88OC88· 200

Year 2019Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Bright Memory: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Devil May Cry 5 is the sixth game in the Devil May Cry franchise and the fifth in its main series. ###Plot The game continues the plot of Devil May Cry 2. The demonic threat seems to have been forgotten, but the demons return, and there are new accidents around the world.

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals.

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#7Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExploration

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and combat.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExploration

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and combat.

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#9SENRAN KAGURA ESTIVAL VERSUSClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkAnime

Steam👍 94%· 5.5KRAWG👍 62%· 53MC70IGDB68· 11OC68· 36

Year 2015Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Like Bright Memory, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and visual third person, while skipping shooter

The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long, and so it is with the lives of young shinobi. Death comes swiftly — for the lucky ones — and for those still living, grief is a constant companion.

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and tone.

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