What is the best game similar to Haven?

The closest game to Haven is Tales of Zestiria, scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Haven?

The three closest games to Haven are: 1. Tales of Zestiria (90/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Final Fantasy XV (87/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Monster Hunter Rise (85/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Haven's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 15 dimensions.

Is Final Fantasy XV similar to Haven?

Yes, very much so — Final Fantasy XV scores 87/100 similarity to Haven. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Haven?

The best RPG games similar to Haven are Tales of Zestiria, Final Fantasy XV, Monster Hunter Rise and Tales of Berseria. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Haven attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

How is similarity to Haven calculated?

We compare Haven against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Haven experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Few titles capture what makes Haven unique: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. After measuring 15 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 47 most faithful alternatives. Tales of Zestiria, Final Fantasy XV and Monster Hunter Rise top the ranking, with Tales of Zestiria at number one (90/100).

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Top games similar to Haven

47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Haven. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Tales of ZestiriaClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, ranged combat and setting anime, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Haven.

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#2Final Fantasy XVClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

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

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting.

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#3Monster Hunter RiseClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting.

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#5One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and setting anime, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Haven.

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#6Monster Hunter: World

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Monster Hunter: World is the fifth game in the Japanese franchise Monster Hunter, which is about hunting giant beasts. It is set in a medieval fantasy setting, on a continent known as the New World that is being colonized by the humans from the Old World.

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting.

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#7Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting and visuals.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 77KIGDB86· 20OC87· 154

Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and action RPG combat, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: game mode.

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#9Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeThird 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 action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting.

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#10Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeThird Person3D

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: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting.

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#11Dragon Quest Builders 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: tone and setting.

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#12Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB80· 5OC79· 118

Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: game mode.

Released 3 years after Haven.

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#13Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting and game mode.

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#14Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Haven.

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#15NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: game mode and setting.

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Complete list of Haven alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Haven, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

NieR:Automata™

RPG · JRPG

Dragon Quest Builders

RPG · JRPG

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

RPG · JRPG

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

RPG · JRPG

CrossCode

RPG · JRPG

Yakuza 5 Remastered

RPG · JRPG

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

RPG · JRPG

Tales of Arise

RPG · JRPG

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

RPG · JRPG

Code Vein

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

RPG · JRPG

Persona 5 Strikers

RPG · JRPG

ASTLIBRA Revision

RPG · JRPG

Kingdom Hearts III

RPG · JRPG

Sea of Stars

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy XVI

RPG · JRPG

Finding Paradise

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

RPG · JRPG

Take me, Vitaly

RPG · JRPG

Ys Origin

RPG · JRPG

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

RPG · JRPG

FINAL FANTASY VIII

RPG · JRPG

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

RPG · JRPG

Fortune Summoners

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy XIII-2

RPG · JRPG

Trials of Mana

RPG · JRPG

Eternal Senia

RPG · JRPG

Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

RPG · JRPG

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

RPG · JRPG

Planet Stronghold

RPG · JRPG

Wild Season

RPG · JRPG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Haven?: The closest game to Haven is Tales of Zestiria, scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Haven?: The three closest games to Haven are: 1. Tales of Zestiria (90/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Final Fantasy XV (87/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Monster Hunter Rise (85/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Haven's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Final Fantasy XV similar to Haven?: Yes, very much so — Final Fantasy XV scores 87/100 similarity to Haven. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Haven?: The best RPG games similar to Haven are Tales of Zestiria, Final Fantasy XV, Monster Hunter Rise and Tales of Berseria. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Haven attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Haven calculated?: We compare Haven against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Haven experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.