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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 Haven down to the 39 that fit the “Narrative” category. Tales of Zestiria, Final Fantasy XV and One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Haven.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Haven is Tales of Zestiria — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy XV and One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 follow close behind.

#1Tales of Zestiria90 #2Final Fantasy XV87 #3One Piece: Pirate Warriors 386 #4Monster Hunter Rise85 #5Tales of Berseria84

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The best narrative games like Haven

39 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

90

Tales of Zestiria

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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Combat65

#2Final Fantasy XVClosest on combat

87

Final Fantasy XV

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Game mode71World71

#3One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals57Setting0

#4Monster Hunter RiseClosest on visuals

85

Monster Hunter Rise

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode63

#5Tales of Berseria

84

Tales of Berseria

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Progression100Game mode76

#6Monster Hunter: World

82

Monster Hunter: World

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.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode77Progression68Tone65

#7Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

81

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Progression100Game mode50

78

Yakuza 0

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.

Genre100Combat100World100Tone75Progression75Visuals57

#9Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

76

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode67Tone54Setting0

#10Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

76

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone81Game mode76Visuals56Setting0

#11Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

72

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Progression84Visuals57

#12Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

72

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeThird Person

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: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Haven: setting and progression.

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

Released 3 years after Haven.

Genre100Combat100Game mode77Visuals57Tone33Setting0

#13Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

69

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Tone71Visuals56

#14Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

69

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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.

Genre100World100Combat70Progression62Tone60Visuals57

#15NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

68

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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.

Genre100World100Progression100Combat79Tone67Visuals56

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