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Monster Hunter Rise is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 18 gameplay attributes and found 46 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Tales of Berseria, Final Fantasy XV and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana lead the list, with Tales of Berseria reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Monster Hunter Rise special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

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Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2

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The closest game to Monster Hunter Rise is Tales of Berseria — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy XV and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana follow close behind.

#1Tales of Berseria96 #2Final Fantasy XV96 #3Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana94 #4Yakuza 090 #5Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin93

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46 similar games found

#1Tales of Berseria

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Tales of Berseria

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83

Year 2016Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

#2Final Fantasy XV

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Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting scifi, while skipping skill tree progression

#3Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird 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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

90

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Yakuza 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 visual novel storytelling, while skipping survival mechanics

#5Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and PvP competition, while skipping survival mechanics

#6Monster Hunter: World

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Monster Hunter: World

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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: punishing difficulty, while skipping survival mechanics

#7One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics and offline, while skipping survival mechanics

#8Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

91

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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

91

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Code Vein

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeAnimeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 61KIGDB73· 11OC75· 119

Year 2019Dev Shift · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping survival mechanics

#10Tales of Zestiria

91

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Tales of Zestiria

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and offline, while skipping survival mechanics

#11Persona 5 Strikers

87

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Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird 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, while skipping survival mechanics

Steam PS Nintendo

#12Dragon Quest Builders 2

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Dragon Quest Builders 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119

Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

#13Tales of Arise

85

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Tales of Arise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

#14ASTLIBRA Revision

83

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ASTLIBRA Revision

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

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 survival mechanics

#15Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

83

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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 8.1KIGDB82· 18OC84· 131

Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Monster Hunter Rise?: The closest game to Monster Hunter Rise is Tales of Berseria, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Monster Hunter Rise?: The three closest games to Monster Hunter Rise are: 1. Tales of Berseria (96/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. Final Fantasy XV (96/100, 16 shared attributes) 3. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (94/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Monster Hunter Rise's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Final Fantasy XV similar to Monster Hunter Rise?: Yes, very much so — Final Fantasy XV scores 96/100 similarity to Monster Hunter Rise. They share 16 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Monster Hunter Rise?: The best RPG games similar to Monster Hunter Rise are Tales of Berseria, Final Fantasy XV, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana and Yakuza 0. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Monster Hunter Rise attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Monster Hunter Rise calculated?: We compare Monster Hunter Rise against every game in our catalog using 18 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 Monster Hunter Rise experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.