What is the best game similar to Monster Hunter Stories?

The closest game to Monster Hunter Stories is Tales of Berseria, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Monster Hunter Stories?

The three closest games to Monster Hunter Stories are: 1. Tales of Berseria (94/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Monster Hunter Rise (92/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Monster Hunter Stories's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 15 dimensions.

Is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana similar to Monster Hunter Stories?

Yes, very much so — Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana scores 93/100 similarity to Monster Hunter Stories. They share 10 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 Stories?

The best RPG games similar to Monster Hunter Stories are Tales of Berseria, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Monster Hunter Rise and Tales of Zestiria. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Monster Hunter Stories attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

How is similarity to Monster Hunter Stories calculated?

We compare Monster Hunter Stories against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Stories experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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If Monster Hunter Stories left you wanting more, this list of 46 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and fantasy world — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 15 attributes. Tales of Berseria comes closest (94/100).

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Games like Monster Hunter Stories

46 similar games foundUpdated June 2026

#1Tales of Berseria

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83

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

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping PvP competition

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#2Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird 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 action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping PvP competition

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#3Monster Hunter Rise

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person3D

Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223

Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping PvP competition

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeAnimeFantasyExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, open world exploration and ranged combat, while skipping PvP competition

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping PvP competition

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#6Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping PvP competition

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeExplorationSkill 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 action RPG combat, while skipping fantasy world

Details →

Steam GOG Xbox

#8Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPNarrativeFantasyThird 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: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping setting anime

Details →

Steam Epic PS

#9One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeAnimeThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

Details →

Steam PS

#10Monster Hunter: World

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill 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: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping setting anime

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

#11Dragon Quest Builders 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyExplorationSkill 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 action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

#13Persona 5 Strikers

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person

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 action RPG combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Details →

Steam Xbox PS

#15Word Game: Episode 0

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeExplorationMagicDark

Steam👍 99%· 4.6K

Year 2021Dev Team9Playtime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

Details →

Steam

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Monster Hunter Stories?: The closest game to Monster Hunter Stories is Tales of Berseria, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Monster Hunter Stories?: The three closest games to Monster Hunter Stories are: 1. Tales of Berseria (94/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Monster Hunter Rise (92/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Monster Hunter Stories's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana similar to Monster Hunter Stories?: Yes, very much so — Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana scores 93/100 similarity to Monster Hunter Stories. They share 10 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 Stories?: The best RPG games similar to Monster Hunter Stories are Tales of Berseria, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Monster Hunter Rise and Tales of Zestiria. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Monster Hunter Stories attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Monster Hunter Stories calculated?: We compare Monster Hunter Stories against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Stories experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.