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We filtered the 48 games similar to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot down to the 38 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy XV and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy XV and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

38 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. 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.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction 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

Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction 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

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 shooter, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fighting mechanics

NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
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: punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping fighting mechanics

Final Fantasy XIII-2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11
Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Scarlet Nexus
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldAnimeFantasySci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, punishing difficulty and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

Tales of Berseria
RPGJRPGAction 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

Tales of Zestiria
RPGJRPGAction 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

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction 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

Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction 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

Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction 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

Dragon Quest Builders
RPGJRPGAction 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

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: fighting mechanics.

Eternal Senia
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyIsometric
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, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction 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

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