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We filtered the 48 games similar to CrossCode down to the 37 that fit the “Narrative” category. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., NieR:Automata™ and Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to CrossCode.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to CrossCode is NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. NieR:Automata™ and Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen follow close behind.

#1NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...93 #2NieR:Automata™93 #3Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen85 #4Monster Hunter: World82 #5Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty82

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37 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to CrossCode. 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.

#1NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

93

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 88%· 28KIGDB82· 12OC83· 135

Year 2021Dev Toylogic · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

#2NieR:Automata™

93

NieR:Automata™

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiAnime2D

Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157

Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

#3Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

85

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreMultiplayer

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

#4Monster Hunter: World

82

Monster Hunter: World

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCo-op

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: open world exploration, fantasy world and co op, while skipping puzzle design

#5Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

82

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCo-op

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

#6Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

80

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreMultiplayer

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

#7Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

95

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World

Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB80· 5OC79· 118

Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#8Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

95

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 79%· 4.7KIGDB70· 13OC60· 11

Year 2013Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design

#9Persona 5 Strikers

95

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131

Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

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#10Eternal Senia

94

Eternal Senia

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeIsometric2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44

Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

93

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeDark

Steam👍 93%· 8.1KIGDB82· 18OC84· 131

Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#12ASTLIBRA Revision

93

ASTLIBRA Revision

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrative2DFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 30KOC82· 21

Year 2022Dev KEIZO · WhisperGamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fantasy world and setting mythology, while skipping puzzle design

#13Yakuza 5 Remastered

92

Yakuza 5 Remastered

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeDark

Steam👍 89%· 7.2KOC82· 12

Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

#14Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

92

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeCozy

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14

Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#15Finding Paradise

92

Finding Paradise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeSci-FiPixel Art2DIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 87%· 248IGDB93· 1OC85· 16

Year 2017Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, cozy, relaxing feel and visual topdown, while skipping action RPG combat

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