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We filtered the 48 games similar to Kingdom Hearts III down to the 35 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Trials of Mana, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD and Tales of Arise top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kingdom Hearts III.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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NarrativeCozySolo
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Kingdom Hearts III is Trials of Mana — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy Type-0 HD and Tales of Arise follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Kingdom Hearts III

35 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kingdom Hearts III. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

Trials of Mana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonAnime
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D
Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB75· 11OC72· 76
Year 2015Dev HexaDrive · 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 linear, story-driven structure, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 31KIGDB89· 8OC92· 190
Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, combat tactical and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Final Fantasy XVI
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D
Steam👍 79%· 31KIGDB92· 9OC87· 205
Year 2023Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit III · Square EnixOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14
Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping combat magic

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonDark
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 fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D
Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128
Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D
Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131
Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

ASTLIBRA Revision
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyMythology
Steam👍 95%· 30KOC82· 21
Year 2022Dev KEIZO · WhisperGamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, setting mythology and setting modern, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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 open world exploration, setting scifi and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Ys: The Oath in Felghana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2
Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird 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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Fortune Summoners
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeCozyFantasyHardcore
Steam👍 85%· 879
Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

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