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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Freedom Wars Remastered down to the 29 that fit the “Anime” category. Final Fantasy XV, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Freedom Wars Remastered.

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The best games with a anime setting like Freedom Wars Remastered

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Freedom Wars Remastered. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Final Fantasy XVClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149

Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone and progression.

It predates Freedom Wars Remastered by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkSci-FiAnimeThird 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 adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: progression and game mode.

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#3Dragon Ball Z: KakarotClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnimeSci-FiThird 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 adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone and progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiAnimeNarrative

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 adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone and visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkSci-FiAnimeThird 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: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

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 Freedom Wars Remastered: progression and tone.

It predates Freedom Wars Remastered by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiAnimeSkill TreeThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone and game mode.

It predates Freedom Wars Remastered by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Code VeinClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkAnimeSkill TreeThird 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 adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone and setting.

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#8Monster Hunter RiseClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeSkill TreeThird Person3D

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 adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone.

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#9Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DanaClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone.

It predates Freedom Wars Remastered by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83

Year 2016Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone and progression.

It predates Freedom Wars Remastered by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 11KIGDB76· 7OC74· 34

Year 2015Dev Koei Tecmo Games · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone.

It predates Freedom Wars Remastered by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeThird 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 adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone and progression.

It predates Freedom Wars Remastered by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Cladun X2Closest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkAnimeSkill Tree

Steam👍 64%· 167MC74

Year 2011Dev NIS AmericaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Dive back into the world of Arcanus Cella with a new cast and a new adventure! Take on the role of a wandering warrior trapped in a dangerous pocket-sized world filled with more monsters, more weapons, more dungeons and more danger than ever before-and there's only one way out.

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: visuals and game mode.

It predates Freedom Wars Remastered by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Dragon Quest Builders 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeAnimeThird 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 melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: tone and progression.

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#15Yakuza 5 Remastered

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkAnimeThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Freedom Wars Remastered: progression and game mode.

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