90
iRank85
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person3D
Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223
Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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We filtered the 46 games similar to Monster Hunter Stories down to the 12 that fit the “PS5” category. Monster Hunter Rise, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monster Hunter Stories.
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Year 2024Dev Capcom
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Within the “PS5” category, the closest game to Monster Hunter Stories is Monster Hunter Rise — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana follow close behind.
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The best games like Monster Hunter Stories on PS5
12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Monster Hunter Stories. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.
88
iRank78
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
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
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: tone.
Genre100Visuals100Game mode94Setting56Tone49
RPGJRPGAction 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
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Setting100Tone77Game mode74Visuals52
RPGJRPGAction 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
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: visuals.
Genre100Tone100Setting84Game mode61Progression52Visuals40
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 50%· 29KIGDB84· 6OC81· 153
Year 2023Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: tone and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Monster Hunter Stories.
Genre100Game mode74Visuals54Progression46Setting43Tone28
RPGJRPGAction 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
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode.
Genre100Tone100Setting100Progression76Visuals54Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird 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: action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Monster Hunter Stories.
Genre100Tone100Progression59Setting56Visuals54Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird 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: action RPG combat, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode and setting.
Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting39Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird 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 adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Monster Hunter Stories.
Genre100Visuals100Tone64Setting60Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeExplorationThird PersonMelee
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 action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode.
Genre100Tone67Visuals52Progression51Game mode28
#11Sea of Stars
59
iRank89
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB89· 8OC89· 137
Year 2023Dev SabotageOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
✓ Shared with Monster Hunter Stories: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: visuals.
Tone100Genre75Game mode59Setting56Progression56Visuals0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71
Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and shooter, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: visuals and game mode.
Genre100Tone72Setting42Game mode28Visuals0
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