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Ichima-san is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. God of War, Bayonetta and Bayonetta 3 lead the list, with God of War reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ichima-san special.

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The closest game to Ichima-san is God of War — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Bayonetta and Bayonetta 3 follow close behind.

#1God of War98 #2Bayonetta95 #3Bayonetta 395 #4Infamous 295 #5The Saboteur95

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Games like Ichima-san

55 similar games found

98

iRank94

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyHistoricalThird Person

OC94· 256

Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

95

iRank88

Bayonetta

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 15OC85· 51

Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

95

iRank87

Bayonetta 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 4OC85· 142

Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

95

iRank85

Infamous 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloExplorationThird PersonOpen World

IGDB85· 6

Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

95

iRank87

The Saboteur

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthHistoricalExplorationLootThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 2.6KIGDB78· 5

Year 2009Dev Pandemic Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

#6A Plague Tale: Requiem

94

iRank88

A Plague Tale: Requiem

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHistoricalExplorationThird Person3D

Steam👍 91%· 25KIGDB86· 6OC83· 161

Year 2022Dev Asobo Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval, crafting mechanics and resource management, while skipping action RPG combat

#7METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

94

iRank88

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeFantasyHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 88KRAWG👍 87%· 1.3KMC83IGDB85· 17OC84· 19

Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and punishing difficulty, while skipping precision platforming

#8Death Stranding

94

iRank88

Death Stranding

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 79KIGDB84· 17OC83· 203

Year 2019Dev Kojima Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

#9Devil May Cry

95

iRank81

Devil May Cry

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB85· 4OC77· 12

Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

#10NINJA GAIDEN 4

94

iRank84

NINJA GAIDEN 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 9.0KRAWG👍 84%· 31IGDB77· 4OC82· 146

Year 2025Dev Platinum Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

#11Stellar Blade

92

iRank89

Stellar Blade

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloLootThird PersonSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168

Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and skill tree progression, while skipping precision platforming

#12Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

93

iRank86

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 905MC80IGDB72· 3

Year 2004Dev Troika Games · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, combat magic and skill tree progression, while skipping precision platforming

#13Onimusha: Warlords

92

iRank89

Onimusha: Warlords

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyHistoricalHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8

Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics and visual 2d, while skipping precision platforming

#14Ninja Gaiden

91

iRank93

Ninja Gaiden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonMagicRanged

IGDB93· 2

Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

#15Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

96

iRank73

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthExplorationThird Person

IGDB73· 5

Year 2013Dev Armature Studio · WB Games

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ichima-san?: The closest game to Ichima-san is God of War, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Ichima-san?: The three closest games to Ichima-san are: 1. God of War (98/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Bayonetta (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Bayonetta 3 (95/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Ichima-san's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Bayonetta similar to Ichima-san?: Yes, very much so — Bayonetta scores 95/100 similarity to Ichima-san. They share 5 attributes, including action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Ichima-san?: The best RPG games similar to Ichima-san are God of War, Bayonetta 3, Infamous 2 and The Saboteur. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Ichima-san attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Ichima-san calculated?: We compare Ichima-san against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Ichima-san experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.