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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Eastward down to the 40 that fit the “Melee” category. NieR:Automata™, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom and CrossCode top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Eastward.

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The best melee games like Eastward

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Eastward. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1NieR:Automata™Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic2D

Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157

Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

NieR: Automata is an action RPG, a sequel to Nier and a spin-off to the Drakenguard series. The story is set in the middle of the war between humans and machines where you take on the role of an android warrior called 2B.

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: visuals and tone.

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#2Ni no Kuni II: Revenant KingdomClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen World

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: open world exploration, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

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#3CrossCodeClosest on visuals

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SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: tone and setting.

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#4NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...Closest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

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, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: visuals and tone.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkMultiplayer

Steam👍 95%· 77KIGDB86· 20OC87· 154

Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, visual novel storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: visuals.

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#6Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World

Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB80· 5OC79· 118

Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: visuals and tone.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy

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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyIsometric2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44

Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, fantasy world and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

I believe that gaming should not be anything complicated or diffcult, but a relaxing and pleasure experience. Therefore, I designed this ARPG battle system which requires no attack button to play. The simplicity brings a fluent and interesting gaming experience.

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting.

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#9Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World

Steam👍 93%· 8.1KIGDB82· 18OC84· 131

Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

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#10Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiOpen World

Steam👍 79%· 4.7KIGDB70· 13OC60· 11

Year 2013Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Eastward.

It predates Eastward by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Yakuza 5 Remastered

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SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World

Steam👍 89%· 7.2KOC82· 12

Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrative2DFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 30KOC82· 21

Year 2022Dev KEIZO · WhisperGamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fantasy world and setting mythology, while skipping deep simulation

Join our Discord Server Travel Through Unfamiliar WorldsExplore a vast, dangerous, yet beautiful world. Broken up through multiple chapters, join the protagonist and Karon, his talking bird companion, as they confront time and fate.

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and tone.

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SoloMeleeCozy2DHardcore

Steam👍 85%· 879

Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Elemental Stones: stones imbued with the power of an Elemental Spirit, which grant the wielder of one the ability to control that element via 'magic'. In the country of Scotsholm, three centuries have passed since they were first created.

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and tone.

It predates Eastward by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Kingdom Hearts III

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyMagic

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 combat magic, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

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#15Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: tone and setting.

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