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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 49 games similar to Eastward down to the 13 that fit the “PS5” category. CrossCode, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Eastward.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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NarrativeCozySolo
Year 2021Dev Pixpil Studio

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Within the “PS5” category, the closest game to Eastward is CrossCode — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot follow close behind.

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The best games like Eastward on PS5

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1CrossCode
CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting35Tone23
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone48Visuals0
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode54Visuals37Setting32Tone24
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiTactical
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, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: visuals and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Combat50Setting45Tone28Visuals0
Final Fantasy XVI
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkMagic
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 magic, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone53Combat44Setting0Visuals0
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeMagicOpen World
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 open world exploration, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat62Tone28Setting0Visuals0
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyMultiplayer
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 fantasy world, setting anime and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone50Game mode36Setting0Visuals0
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeTacticalMagic
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: open world exploration, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

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

Released 3 years after Eastward.

Genre100Game mode100Combat55Tone28Setting0Visuals0
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeCo-op
Steam👍 50%· 29KIGDB84· 6OC81· 153
Year 2023Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone37Game mode34Setting0Visuals0
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeMultiplayer
Steam👍 84%· 4.4KIGDB72· 8OC72· 132
Year 2022Dev Team NINJA · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone43Game mode25Setting0Visuals0
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeMultiplayerCo-op
Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223
Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone24Game mode23Setting0Visuals0
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkTactical
Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161
Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Eastward, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, fighting mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: visuals.

Released 3 years after Eastward.

Game mode100Genre75Combat53Tone50Visuals0
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkTactical
Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154
Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Eastward, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: visuals and tone.

Game mode100Genre75Combat58Tone44Visuals0

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