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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Yakuza 0, Tales of Berseria and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana lead the list, with Yakuza 0 reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot special.

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The closest game to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is Yakuza 0 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Tales of Berseria and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana follow close behind.

#1Yakuza 097 #2Tales of Berseria95 #3Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana92 #4Persona 5 Strikers91 #5Tales of Zestiria93

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48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

97

Yakuza 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

#2Tales of Berseria

95

Tales of Berseria

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird 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 co op, while skipping fighting mechanics

#3Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

92

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird 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 cozy, relaxing feel and co op, while skipping fighting mechanics

#4Persona 5 Strikers

91

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

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 and visual 3d, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam PS Nintendo

#5Tales of Zestiria

93

Tales of Zestiria

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 9.3KIGDB77· 12OC71· 52

Year 2015Dev tri-Crescendo · Bandai Namco GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, co op and offline, while skipping fighting mechanics

#6Monster Hunter Rise

91

Monster Hunter Rise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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, co op and online features, while skipping fighting mechanics

#7Final Fantasy XV

91

Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiAnimeExplorationThird 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 sandbox world, while skipping fighting mechanics

#8Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

89

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

#9ASTLIBRA Revision

88

ASTLIBRA Revision

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

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, setting mythology and setting modern, while skipping fighting mechanics

#10Dragon Quest Builders

89

Dragon Quest Builders

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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

Steam PS Nintendo

#11Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

92

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiAnimeExplorationThird Person

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 skill tree progression, while skipping fighting mechanics

#12Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

88

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

#13Tales of Arise

88

Tales of Arise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144

Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and skill tree progression, while skipping fighting mechanics

#14Trials of Mana

89

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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: fighting mechanics.

#15Yakuza 5 Remastered

88

Yakuza 5 Remastered

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot?: The closest game to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is Yakuza 0, scoring 97/100 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 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot?: The three closest games to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot are: 1. Yakuza 0 (97/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Tales of Berseria (95/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (92/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Tales of Berseria similar to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot?: Yes, very much so — Tales of Berseria scores 95/100 similarity to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. 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 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot?: The best RPG games similar to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot are Yakuza 0, Tales of Berseria, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana and Persona 5 Strikers. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot calculated?: We compare Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.