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We filtered the 48 games similar to Dust: An Elysian Tail down to the 7 that fit the “Anime” category. Forgotton Anne, BloodRayne (Legacy) and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dust: An Elysian Tail.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts

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Within the “Anime” category, the closest game to Dust: An Elysian Tail is Forgotton Anne — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. BloodRayne (Legacy) and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist follow close behind.

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The best games with a anime setting like Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dust: An Elysian Tail. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime2D
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fighting mechanics

Horsey Game
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeMagic
Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23
Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Magical Diary: Horse Hall
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeMagic
Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23
Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

BlazBlue Entropy Effect
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnime2D
Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14
Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, procedural generation and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeAnimeExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

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