12 Cozy games like Dragon Quest Builders that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Dragon Quest Builders down to the 12 that fit the “Cozy” 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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The best cozy games like Dragon Quest Builders

12 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.

#1Dragon Quest Builders 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

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#2Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

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 precision platforming

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#4Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

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 precision platforming

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

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeCozyFantasyThird Person3D

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KIGDB90· 10OC84· 151

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · The Walt Disney CompanyOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

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

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#7Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCozyNarrativeHistoricalMedieval

Steam👍 33%· 359

Year 2015Dev Quickfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCozyNarrativeDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 87%· 248IGDB93· 1OC85· 16

Year 2017Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

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#10World of Final Fantasy

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCozyOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 3.3KIGDB76· 27OC78· 92

Year 2016Dev Tose · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon Quest Builders, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

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#11Epic Battle Fantasy 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeCozyFantasyAnime

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon Quest Builders, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, vibe casual and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

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#12Agarest: Generations of War Zero

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeCozyAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 392MC50

Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Like Dragon Quest Builders, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping precision platforming

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