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We filtered the 47 games similar to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder down to the 30 that fit the “Anime” category. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, NieR:Automata™ and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

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The best games with a anime setting like Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder. 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.

#1Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeExploration

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 action RPG combat, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2NieR:Automata™Closest on progression

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SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFantasyAnimeExploration2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

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#3NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiAnimeFantasyExploration

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

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#4Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeSci-FiExploration

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeExploration

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and game mode.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Final Fantasy XIII-2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeExploration

Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11

Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Fortune SummonersClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 879

Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

Elemental Stones: stones imbued with the power of an Elemental Spirit, which grant the wielder of one the ability to control that element via 'magic'. In the country of Scotsholm, three centuries have passed since they were first created.

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: tone.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiAnimePixel Art2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and shooter, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration

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: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and loot and gear systems, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

700 years before the events of Ys I & II, the land of Ys was on the brink of destruction. Demons came in droves and forced the twin Goddesses who ruled the land to whisk their subjects away from the surface, into the safe embrace of the clouds. The demons were persistent, however, erecting a massive tower in pursuit.

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: tone and visuals.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyExploration

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: action RPG combat, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

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#11Persona 5 Strikers

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

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#12Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration

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 action RPG combat, linear, story-driven structure and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyExploration

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 action RPG combat, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

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#14Dragon Quest Builders

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration

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 precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: tone and visuals.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44

Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

I believe that gaming should not be anything complicated or diffcult, but a relaxing and pleasure experience. Therefore, I designed this ARPG battle system which requires no attack button to play. The simplicity brings a fluent and interesting gaming experience.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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