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We filtered the 50 games similar to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth down to the 37 that fit the “Melee” category. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion, Final Fantasy XVI and Agarest: Generations of War Zero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I

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Within the “Melee” 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 Agarest: Generations of War Zero follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

37 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
Agarest: Generations of War Zero
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 392MC50
Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

UNCOVER THE EPIC STORY PRECEDING #1 SELLER, AGAREST: GENERATIONS OF WAR Following hot on the heels of the number 1 top selling epic SRPG “Agarest: Generations Of War”, Ghostlight are proud to announce its prequel “Agarest: Generations Of War ZERO” bringing an enticing blend of in-depth strategy…

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

It predates Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Tone75Visuals63Setting45
Shining Force II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeTacticalFantasy
Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32
Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, ranged combat and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Shining Force II (シャイニング・フォースII 古えの封印, Shainingu Fōsu Tsū: Inishie no Fūin, lit. "Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal"), is a tactical role-playing game for the Mega Drive/Genesis console developed by Sonic! Software Planning in 1993.

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

It predates Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Setting100Combat86Genre75Visuals0
#5Tales 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
#6Final 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
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
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2
Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, setting anime and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

When redheaded thrill-seeker Adol Christin and his eternal blue-haired companion Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi's homeland of Felghana after an eight-year absence, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed dramatically.

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

It predates Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals81Progression76Combat74Setting66
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB92· 4
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Business Division 6 · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, setting anime and crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Game mode100Tone100World100Combat92Setting76Genre75
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161
Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping open world exploration

Game mode100Visuals100Combat94Genre75Tone67
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154
Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping action RPG combat

Game mode100World100Progression100Combat93Tone77Genre75
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 96%· 7.5KRAWG👍 75%· 83MC82IGDB76· 1
Year 2010Dev EasyGameStation · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down.

Where it drifts furthest from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: tone and visuals.

It predates Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat57Setting47Progression35Tone0
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

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