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We filtered the 47 games similar to Fortune Summoners down to the 11 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Ys Origin, CrossCode and Ys: The Oath in Felghana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Fortune Summoners.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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CozyHardcoreSolo
Year 2012Dev Lizsoft
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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to Fortune Summoners is Ys Origin — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. CrossCode and Ys: The Oath in Felghana follow close behind.

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The best hardcore games like Fortune Summoners

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Fortune Summoners. 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.

Ys Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExploration
Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64
Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnime2D
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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Ys: The Oath in Felghana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExploration
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 combat magic, loot and gear systems and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExploration2D
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: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasyExploration
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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration
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, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Code Vein
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasy
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, post-apocalyptic world and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyCo-op
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: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Monster Hunter: World
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration
Steam👍 89%· 508KRAWG👍 75%· 1.6KMC89OC90· 189
Year 2018Dev CapcomPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyMultiplayer
Steam👍 84%· 4.4KIGDB72· 8OC72· 132
Year 2022Dev Team NINJA · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

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

✓ If you enjoyed Fortune Summoners, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, turn-based strategy and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

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