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Code Vein is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 17 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Monster Hunter: World, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Monster Hunter Rise lead the list, with Monster Hunter: World reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Code Vein special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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Year 2019Dev Shift

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The closest game to Code Vein is Monster Hunter: World — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Monster Hunter Rise follow close behind.

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Monster Hunter: World
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeHardcoreFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 508KRAWG👍 75%· 1.6KMC89OC90· 189
Year 2018Dev CapcomPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkHardcoreFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 4.4KIGDB72· 8OC72· 132
Year 2022Dev Team NINJA · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, PvP competition and visual 3d, while skipping setting anime

Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeFantasyAnimeSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223
Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping punishing difficulty

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 6.9KIGDB85· 15OC84· 111
Year 2016Dev Nihon FalcomOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 50%· 29KIGDB84· 6OC81· 153
Year 2023Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping setting anime

90
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Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeFantasyPost-ApocalypticAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149
Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

88
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Yakuza 0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 77KIGDB86· 20OC87· 154
Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and visual novel storytelling, while skipping punishing difficulty

Dragon Quest Builders 2
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119
Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Tales of Berseria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83
Year 2016Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

Dragon Quest Builders
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyAnimeSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcoreFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 48KIGDB78· 21OC80· 104
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping setting anime

84
iRank83
Ys Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64
Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 78%· 11KIGDB76· 7OC74· 34
Year 2015Dev Koei Tecmo Games · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

84
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Trials of Mana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB78· 12OC73· 166
Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Code Vein?
The closest game to Code Vein is Monster Hunter: World, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Code Vein?
The three closest games to Code Vein are: 1. Monster Hunter: World (93/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (94/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Monster Hunter Rise (91/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Code Vein's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin similar to Code Vein?
Yes, very much so — Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin scores 94/100 similarity to Code Vein. They share 13 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Code Vein?
The best RPG games similar to Code Vein are Monster Hunter: World, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Monster Hunter Rise and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Code Vein attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Code Vein calculated?
We compare Code Vein against every game in our catalog using 17 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Code Vein experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.