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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen down to the 14 that fit the “Magic” category. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., Final Fantasy XVI and Tales of Arise top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev Capcom

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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy XVI and Tales of Arise follow close behind.

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The best magic games like Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 28KIGDB82· 12OC83· 135
Year 2021Dev Toylogic · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping historical setting

Final Fantasy XVI
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 79%· 31KIGDB92· 9OC87· 205
Year 2023Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit III · Square EnixOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical and visual 3d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Ys: The Oath in Felghana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2
Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, loot and gear systems and visual topdown, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Kingdom Hearts III
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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 cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 31KIGDB89· 8OC92· 190
Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · Switch · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB75· 11OC72· 76
Year 2015Dev HexaDrive · 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 linear, story-driven structure, setting anime and visual 3d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128
Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, setting scifi and visual 3d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree
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 action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeHardcoreDarkFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204
Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

Shining Force II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyRanged
Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32
Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 9.8KIGDB88· 19OC85· 125
Year 2017Dev Virtuos · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyCasual
Steam👍 99%· 32K
Year 2021Dev 二色幽紫蝶Playtime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

Word Game: Episode 0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMagicNarrativeDarkExploration
Steam👍 99%· 4.6K
Year 2021Dev Team9Playtime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping action RPG combat

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