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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dragon's Crown down to the 29 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Apotheon, Shinobi and Spartan X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon's Crown.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 2013Dev Vanillaware

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Dragon's Crown is Apotheon — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Shinobi and Spartan X follow close behind.

#1Apotheon92 #2Shinobi92 #3Spartan X92 #4Rampage91 #5Mega Man Zero 291

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The best action RPG games like Dragon's Crown

29 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon's Crown. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

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Apotheon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedHistoricalFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Dragon's Crown, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping combat magic

92

Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayer2D

IGDB60· 2

Year 1987Dev Team Shinobi · Asmik CorporationOn PC

✓ Like Dragon's Crown, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

92

Spartan X

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayer2D

Year 1984Dev Irem · Data East USA

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: combat magic.

91

Rampage

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi

Year 1986Dev Bally Midway

✓ Like Dragon's Crown, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

#5Mega Man Zero 2

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Mega Man Zero 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi

Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with Dragon's Crown: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

#6Mega Man Zero 3

91

Mega Man Zero 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi

Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like Dragon's Crown, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

#7Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi

Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Dragon's Crown: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

#8Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

88

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Dragon's Crown, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and co op, while skipping combat magic

#9Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagic2D

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon's Crown, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, while skipping ranged combat

#10Altered Beast

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Altered Beast

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistorical2DPixel Art

IGDB45

Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon's Crown, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

#11Kirby Star Allies

86

Kirby Star Allies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayer2DCo-op

IGDB74· 12OC74· 96

Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Shared with Dragon's Crown: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and co op, while skipping combat magic

#12Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

85

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opSci-Fi

IGDB40

Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Dragon's Crown: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and co op, while skipping combat magic

83

Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagicFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Dragon's Crown, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping ranged combat

83

Hinterland

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloRangedMeleeFantasyProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 255MC65

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Dragon's Crown, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping combat magic

#15NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

83

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon's Crown, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping combat magic

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