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We filtered the 49 games similar to Eastward down to the 39 that fit the “Narrative” category. Finding Paradise, NieR:Automata™ and Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Eastward.

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The best narrative games like Eastward

39 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

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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.

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#2NieR:Automata™Closest overall match

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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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#3Ni no Kuni II: Revenant KingdomClosest on combat

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

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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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#7Eternal SeniaClosest on 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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#8Yakuza 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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#9Yakuza 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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#10Kingdom 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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#11Wild Season

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCozyNarrativeHistoricalMedieval

Steam👍 33%· 359

Year 2015Dev Quickfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

After weeks of being down on your luck in the big city, you've found your calling: farming! A real estate agency is selling a beautiful farm property down south, and amazingly, you have just enough in your savings to buy it outright! Risking it all, you decide to leave the city tonight in hopes of starting your farming dreams tomorrow!

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: setting.

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

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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.

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#13Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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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.

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#14Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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.

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#15Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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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.

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