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Everhood 2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 49 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Yakuza 5 Remastered lead the list, with Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name reaching a 99/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Everhood 2 special.

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The closest game to Everhood 2 is Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Yakuza 5 Remastered follow close behind.

#1Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name99 #2Yakuza 6: The Song of Life94 #3Yakuza 5 Remastered94 #4Finding Paradise92 #5ASTLIBRA Revision92

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#1Like 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 action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#2Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

94

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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 action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#3Yakuza 5 Remastered

94

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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, action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

#4Finding Paradise

92

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Finding Paradise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeDarkPixel 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: cozy, relaxing feel, setting scifi and visual topdown, while skipping horror tension

#5ASTLIBRA Revision

92

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ASTLIBRA Revision

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

92

iRank91

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, deep simulation and action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

#7Trials of Mana

93

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Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97

Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

91

iRank88

CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativePixel 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

#9Word Game: Episode 0

88

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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: precision platforming, linear, story-driven structure and combat magic, while skipping horror tension

#10Persona 5 Strikers

91

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Persona 5 Strikers

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Steam PS Nintendo

#11Eternal Senia

91

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Eternal Senia

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometric2DPixel 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

#12NieR:Automata™

90

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NieR:Automata™

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDark2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#13NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

90

iRank85

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkMagic

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

#14Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

90

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Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen World

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14

Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

#15Kingdom Hearts III

88

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Kingdom Hearts III

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeMagicCozy

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 action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Everhood 2?: The closest game to Everhood 2 is Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Everhood 2?: The three closest games to Everhood 2 are: 1. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (99/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (94/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Yakuza 5 Remastered (94/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Everhood 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Yakuza 6: The Song of Life similar to Everhood 2?: Yes, very much so — Yakuza 6: The Song of Life scores 94/100 similarity to Everhood 2. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Everhood 2?: The best RPG games similar to Everhood 2 are Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Yakuza 5 Remastered and Finding Paradise. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Everhood 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Everhood 2 calculated?: We compare Everhood 2 against every game in our catalog using 13 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Everhood 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.