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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 30 that fit the “Xbox” category. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, Yakuza 0 and NieR:Automata™ 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 “Xbox” category, the closest game to Eastward is Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza 0 and NieR:Automata™ follow close behind.

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The best games like Eastward on Xbox

30 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.

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone53Setting0Visuals0
Yakuza 0
RPGJRPGAction 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
#3NieR:Automata™
NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction 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
#4CrossCode
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
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction 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
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
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
RPGJRPGAction 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
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting33Tone28Visuals0
Yakuza 5 Remastered
RPGJRPGAction 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
Kingdom Hearts III
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Combat76Tone55Setting0Visuals0
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 XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149
Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Eastward: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Setting72Game mode34Tone28Visuals0
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
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction 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

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