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Hell is Us is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 33 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Xenoblade Chronicles, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 lead the list, with Xenoblade Chronicles reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Hell is Us special.

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The closest game to Hell is Us is Xenoblade Chronicles — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy VII Remake and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 follow close behind.

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Xenoblade Chronicles
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonOpen World
IGDB91· 6
Year 2010Dev Monolith Soft · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Hell is Us: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, exploration and discovery and crafting mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Final Fantasy VII Remake
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB89· 10OC88· 186
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Shared with Hell is Us: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with post-apocalyptic world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Xenoblade Chronicles 2
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird Person
IGDB85· 14OC83· 107
Year 2017Dev Monolith Soft · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
RPG
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB89· 2
Year 2007Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Kingdom Hearts II
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Buena Vista GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB84· 10
Year 2017Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Switch

✓ Shared with Hell is Us: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

92
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Final Fantasy IV
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB83· 2
Year 2007Dev Matrix Software · Square Enix

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB74· 6
Year 2012Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square Enix

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A
RPG
SoloThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB80· 2OC79· 128
Year 2025Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Hell is Us, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

91
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Sakura Gozen
RPG
SoloFantasy2D
MC73
Year 2020Dev SEGAOn PS

✓ Like Hell is Us, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Xenoblade Chronicles 3
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonNarrative
IGDB90· 6OC88· 130
Year 2022Dev Monolith Soft · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Hell is Us, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

84
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Wuthering Waves
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonCo-op
Steam👍 89%· 46KOC76· 10
Year 2024Dev Kuro GamesOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Hell is Us: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, co op and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance
RPG
Solo
Steam👍 62%· 173
Year 2022Dev Kinky Lemur GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonExploration
IGDB40· 1
Year 2005Dev Genius Sonority · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Hell is Us, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Hell is Us?
The closest game to Hell is Us is Xenoblade Chronicles, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Hell is Us?
The three closest games to Hell is Us are: 1. Xenoblade Chronicles (94/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Final Fantasy VII Remake (93/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (94/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Hell is Us's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 33 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Final Fantasy VII Remake similar to Hell is Us?
Yes, very much so — Final Fantasy VII Remake scores 93/100 similarity to Hell is Us. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Hell is Us?
The best RPG games similar to Hell is Us are Xenoblade Chronicles, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Hell is Us attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Hell is Us calculated?
We compare Hell is Us against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Hell is Us experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.