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We filtered the 45 games similar to Final Fantasy XV down to the 36 that fit the “Fantasy” category. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., NieR:Automata™ and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final Fantasy XV.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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NarrativeSoloCo-op
Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Final Fantasy XV is NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. NieR:Automata™ and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Final Fantasy XV

36 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Final Fantasy XV. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiPost-ApocalypticAnimeFantasyExplorationThird 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 survival mechanics

NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiPost-ApocalypticFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 survival mechanics

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeSci-FiExplorationThird 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 and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

Code Vein
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeAnimeFantasyPost-ApocalypticThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 61KIGDB73· 11OC75· 119
Year 2019Dev Shift · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiAnimeExplorationThird 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 skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

Final Fantasy XIII-2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11
Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Scarlet Nexus
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldAnimeFantasySci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, turn-based strategy and punishing difficulty, while skipping survival mechanics

Tales of Berseria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83
Year 2016Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with skill tree progression and visual 3d, while skipping sandbox freedom

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person
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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

Dragon Quest Builders 2
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119
Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Tales of Zestiria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 9.3KIGDB77· 12OC71· 52
Year 2015Dev tri-Crescendo · Bandai Namco GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and offline, while skipping survival mechanics

Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird 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 and visual 3d, while skipping survival mechanics

Eternal Senia
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44
Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dragon Quest Builders
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

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