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We filtered the 50 games similar to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth down to the 33 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion, Final Fantasy XVI and Tales of Arise top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy XVI and Tales of Arise follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

33 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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: setting scifi and visual 3d, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals61Setting59
#2Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual 3d, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone63Visuals60
#3Tales of Arise
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 setting anime and skill tree progression, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100Progression80
#4Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB75· 11OC72· 76
Year 2015Dev HexaDrive · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, setting anime and visual 3d, while skipping combat tactical

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

It predates Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Combat75Visuals66
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat70
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and historical setting, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: setting.

It predates Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode85Combat70Progression61
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 setting scifi, setting anime and skill tree progression, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: combat.

It predates Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100Progression84
Kingdom Hearts III
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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 cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping open world exploration

Same studio: Square Enix Creative Business Unit I.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat73Tone70Visuals64
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
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 and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat tactical

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone65
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: combat.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression68Tone64
NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping combat tactical

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 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: setting and combat.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals66Tone65
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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, setting anime and setting scifi, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: setting.

Genre100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals63Combat59
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting anime, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: setting.

It predates Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone75
Yakuza 5 Remastered
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone72
Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting anime and visual 3d, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals72Combat57Setting43

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