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Dragon Quest Builders 2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 17 gameplay attributes and found 46 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Dragon Quest Builders and Tales of Berseria lead the list, with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dragon Quest Builders 2 special.

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The closest game to Dragon Quest Builders 2 is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon Quest Builders and Tales of Berseria follow close behind.

#1Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana98 #2Dragon Quest Builders95 #3Tales of Berseria91 #4Final Fantasy XV90 #5Monster Hunter: World89

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46 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

98

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeCozyFantasyAnimeThird 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 action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#2Dragon Quest Builders

95

Dragon Quest Builders

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeCozyOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationCraftingThird 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, skill tree progression and base building, while skipping co op

Steam PS Nintendo

#3Tales of Berseria

91

Tales of Berseria

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#4Final Fantasy XV

90

Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#5Monster Hunter: World

89

Monster Hunter: World

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

88

Code Vein

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 61KIGDB73· 11OC75· 119

Year 2019Dev Shift · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

85

Yakuza 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen 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: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and action RPG combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#8Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

88

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyThird 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: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#9Monster Hunter Rise

86

Monster Hunter Rise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and online features, while skipping sandbox freedom

#10Trials of Mana

86

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

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11Eternal Senia

86

Eternal Senia

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeCozyAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44

Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

88

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13Fortune Summoners

85

Fortune Summoners

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeCozyAnimeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 85%· 879

Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and action RPG combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

85

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeCozyOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14

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

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

85

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dragon Quest Builders 2?: The closest game to Dragon Quest Builders 2 is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 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 Quest Builders 2?: The three closest games to Dragon Quest Builders 2 are: 1. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (98/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Dragon Quest Builders (95/100, 16 shared attributes) 3. Tales of Berseria (91/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Dragon Quest Builders 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Dragon Quest Builders similar to Dragon Quest Builders 2?: Yes, very much so — Dragon Quest Builders scores 95/100 similarity to Dragon Quest Builders 2. They share 16 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 Quest Builders 2?: The best RPG games similar to Dragon Quest Builders 2 are Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Dragon Quest Builders, Tales of Berseria and Final Fantasy XV. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dragon Quest Builders 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Dragon Quest Builders 2 calculated?: We compare Dragon Quest Builders 2 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 Dragon Quest Builders 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.