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We filtered the 48 games similar to Fading Hearts down to the 11 that fit the “PS5” category. Tales of Arise, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana and Final Fantasy XVI top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Fading Hearts.

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The best games like Fading Hearts on PS5

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Fading Hearts. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Tales of AriseClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyMelee

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 action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and tone.

Released 7 years after Fading Hearts.

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#2Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime

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 action RPG combat, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and game mode.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyMeleeMagic

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and tone.

Released 9 years after Fading Hearts.

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#4Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyMeleeTactical

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: action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and setting.

Released 10 years after Fading Hearts.

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SoloNarrativeAnimeMeleeHardcore

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, puzzle design and shooter, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and tone.

Released 4 years after Fading Hearts.

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#6Octopath Traveler IIClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeCozyCasualFantasyAnime

Steam👍 94%· 16KIGDB89· 6OC85· 119

Year 2023Dev ACQUIRE Corp. · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Fading Hearts: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat.

Released 9 years after Fading Hearts.

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#7Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyMeleeTactical

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: action RPG combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and setting.

Released 8 years after Fading Hearts.

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#8Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeMeleeDarkOpen 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and tone.

Released 9 years after Fading Hearts.

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#9Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and tone.

Released 6 years after Fading Hearts.

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#10Monster Hunter Rise

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and game mode.

Released 7 years after Fading Hearts.

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#11Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyCo-opMultiplayer

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: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Fading Hearts: combat and tone.

Released 9 years after Fading Hearts.

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