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We filtered the 48 games similar to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot down to the 39 that fit the “Narrative” category. Yakuza 0, Tales of Berseria and Tales of Zestiria 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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Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is Yakuza 0 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Tales of Berseria and Tales of Zestiria follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

39 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.

Yakuza 0
RPGJRPGAction 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

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

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

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

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

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

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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: offline and co op, while skipping open world exploration

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
RPGJRPGAction 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

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and combat magic, while skipping 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

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
RPGJRPGAction 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

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

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 loot and gear systems, while skipping fighting mechanics

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