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We filtered the 49 games similar to Eastward down to the 16 that fit the “Dark” category. Finding Paradise, NieR:Automata™ and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Eastward.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

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Year 2021Dev Pixpil Studio

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Eastward is Finding Paradise — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. NieR:Automata™ and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... follow close behind.

#1Finding Paradise75 #2NieR:Automata™79 #3NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...77 #4Yakuza 076 #5Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name73

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The best dark games like Eastward

16 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.

#1Finding ParadiseClosest on genre

75

Finding Paradise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeDarkCozySci-FiPixel Art2DIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 87%· 248IGDB93· 1OC85· 16

Year 2017Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual topdown, while skipping action RPG combat

Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning... but only in their patients' heads. Due to the severity of the operation, the new life becomes the last thing the patients remember before drawing their last breath.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals79Tone76Setting51

#2NieR:Automata™Closest overall match

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NieR:Automata™

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.

Genre100Game mode100Combat72Setting72Tone44Visuals32

#3NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...Closest on setting

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting77Combat76Tone45Visuals0

#4Yakuza 0Closest on combat

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Yakuza 0

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode56Tone52Visuals0

#5Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#6Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

69

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone47Setting0Visuals0

#7Yakuza 5 Remastered

69

Yakuza 5 Remastered

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone45Setting0Visuals0

#8Final Fantasy XVI

65

Final Fantasy XVI

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

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#9Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeMultiplayer

Steam👍 88%· 48KIGDB78· 21OC80· 104

Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting and visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode85Combat66Tone41Setting0Visuals0

#10Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

60

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#11Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

60

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#12Word Game: Episode 0Closest on visuals

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Word Game: Episode 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeDarkPixel Art2D

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

Word game is literally a game of words. Words are not only composing narratives and interfaces, but also representing objects, characters and scenes. Player controls "I" to challenge puzzles composed of words. When "I" appears a secret room, in-game narrative clearly tells "I" that "there is no door”. However, in the world of word game, “I" can walk through the "door” because there is a “door”.

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals84Tone52Combat0

#13Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

54

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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

#14Yakuza: Like a Dragon

48

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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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Code Vein

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkPost-ApocalypticMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 61KIGDB73· 11OC75· 119

Year 2019Dev Shift · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Setting39Game mode28Tone19Visuals0

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