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We filtered the 47 games similar to Dragon Quest Builders down to the 31 that fit the “Anime” category. Dragon Quest Builders 2, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana and Eternal Senia top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon Quest Builders.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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CozySoloMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5

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Within the “Anime” category, the closest game to Dragon Quest Builders is Dragon Quest Builders 2 — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana and Eternal Senia follow close behind.

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The best games with a anime setting like Dragon Quest Builders

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon Quest Builders. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

Dragon Quest Builders 2
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
MultiplayerSoloMeleeCozySandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119
Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping precision platforming

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeCozyFantasyAnimeThird 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, strong narrative focus and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Eternal Senia
RPGJRPGAction 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 precision platforming

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

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeCozyOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationBase BuildingThird 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: action RPG combat, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Fortune Summoners
RPGJRPGAction 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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction 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 precision platforming

Tales of Berseria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen 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, strong narrative focus and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyThird Person3D
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeCozyAnimeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCrafting
Steam👍 96%· 7.5KRAWG👍 75%· 83MC82IGDB76· 1
Year 2010Dev EasyGameStation · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping precision platforming

Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen 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 precision platforming

Ys Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64
Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn 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 loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

Code Vein
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnimeFantasySkill TreeThird 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 precision platforming

Tales of Zestiria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person3D
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 co op, while skipping precision platforming

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