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We filtered the 41 games similar to Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 down to the 26 that fit the “Anime” category. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC and Epic Battle Fantasy 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

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Within the “Anime” category, the closest game to Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC and Epic Battle Fantasy 4 follow close behind.

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The best games with a anime setting like Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1

26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB82· 9OC79· 56
Year 2013Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: visual novel storytelling.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1
Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping visual novel storytelling

The coup d’état that threatened to shake the foundation of the Liberl Kingdom has now come to a close and Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday celebrations are in full swing throughout the streets of Grancel.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals62Tone55
Epic Battle Fantasy 4
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalCozyFantasySci-FiAnime
Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38
Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old classics like Final Fantasy and Golden Sun. You will battle through waves of adorable enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world.

Where it drifts furthest from Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat72Tone66Visuals0
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 1.1KRAWG👍 74%· 23IGDB83· 2OC83· 57
Year 2020Dev Nihon Falcom · NIS AmericaPlaytime ~66hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

This game is part of the GOG Games Festival! Discover new releases, hot gaming deals, latest demos to try and a whole line-up of exciting upcoming titles that you can wishlist. Following the events of Trails from Zero, the Special Support Section find themselves with new members and new duties.

Released 7 years after Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone53
Final Fantasy XIII-2
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11
Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone50Combat0
Scarlet Nexus
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1: combat and tone.

Released 8 years after Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat0Tone0
Agarest: Generations of War Zero
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 392MC50
Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and combat magic, while skipping setting scifi

UNCOVER THE EPIC STORY PRECEDING #1 SELLER, AGAREST: GENERATIONS OF WAR Following hot on the heels of the number 1 top selling epic SRPG “Agarest: Generations Of War”, Ghostlight are proud to announce its prequel “Agarest: Generations Of War ZERO” bringing an enticing blend of in-depth strategy…

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting87Combat64Visuals62
Loren The Amazon Princess
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime
Steam👍 82%· 612
Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and visual novel storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

Loren The Amazon Princess is a fantasy epic combining intricate turn-based battles with a heroic tale of overcoming evil -- with a twist! In this tale, you play as a loyal servant of the hero rather than the hero herself.

Where it drifts furthest from Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting87Combat70Visuals0
Persona 5 Royal
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 129KRAWG👍 95%· 530MC94IGDB94· 10OC94· 169
Year 2020Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Wear the mask. Reveal your truth. Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona®5 Royal based in the universe of the award-winning series, Persona®! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

Released 7 years after Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting86Tone55
Persona 4 Golden
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 85KRAWG👍 88%· 608MC89IGDB90· 1OC88· 89
Year 2012Dev Atlus · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and visual novel storytelling.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Persona 4 Golden is the jRPG and the remake of the Persona 4, released four years after the original. This is the fifth part of Persona series which is at the same time a sub-series to an even bigger franchise called Shin Megami Tensei. The remake is released exclusively for PS Vita handheld.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting86Tone54
Agarest: Generations of War
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 71%· 1.9KRAWG👍 51%· 41MC45IGDB55· 2
Year 2009Dev Aksys GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

At the dawn of time, a terrible war raged between the forces of good and evil, ending in the destruction of the world of Agarest. After their victory, the Gods of Light unified the decaying bodies of the Gods of Darkness and created a new world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

Genre100Game mode100Setting87Combat78Visuals62Tone54
Epic Battle Fantasy 5
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime
Steam👍 99%· 6.0KRAWG👍 85%· 20
Year 2020Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d and visual isometric, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Epic Battle Fantasy 5 is an over-the-top turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice (...and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting - if you're into any of those.

Where it drifts furthest from Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1: visuals.

Released 7 years after Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting85Visuals0
Volcano Princess
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalCozyNarrativeAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 98%· 48K
Year 2023Dev 养蛋人工作室 Egg Hatcher · Gamera GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting medieval and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Welcome to the Volcano Kingdom! The Volcano Goddess has blessed the land of her people. She brought prosperity to a country flourishing in a medieval era. After the death of your late wife, you are left alone to parent your daughter. So the question remains, how will you raise her, and what kind of life will the choices you make lead her to?

Where it drifts furthest from Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1: visuals.

Released 10 years after Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting73Visuals0
Planet Stronghold
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnime
Steam👍 59%· 117
Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and visual novel storytelling.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Planet Stronghold is a sci-fi role-playing game with a turn-based combat system. You take the role of a young, new recruit that somehow gets assigned to the most well-known, and well-defended, human outpost in the whole galaxy: Planet Stronghold.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

Genre100Game mode100Setting89Tone57
World of Final Fantasy
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalCozyFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 77%· 3.3KIGDB76· 27OC78· 92
Year 2016Dev Tose · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual novel storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

Released 3 years after Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

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