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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 29 that fit the “Anime” category. Monster Hunter Rise, Tales of Berseria and Tales of Zestiria top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monster Hunter Stories.
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Within the “Anime” category, the closest game to Monster Hunter Stories is Monster Hunter Rise — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Tales of Berseria and Tales of Zestiria follow close behind.
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The best games with a anime setting like Monster Hunter Stories
29 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.
RPGJRPGAction 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
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode74Progression56Visuals52
RPGJRPGAction 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
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Monster Hunter Stories.
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode66Progression56Visuals52
RPGJRPGAction 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
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Setting71Game mode68Progression61Visuals54
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
76
iRank89
RPGJRPGAction 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
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: tone and progression.
Genre100Setting100Game mode75Visuals54Progression43Tone0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person3D
Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android
✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: tone.
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Progression61Game mode60Tone0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opAnimeFantasySkill 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 adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: tone.
Genre100Setting76Game mode68Progression55Visuals54Tone0
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
SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat, linear, story-driven structure and open world exploration, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode and progression.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Monster Hunter Stories.
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Progression46Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 action RPG combat, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
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.
It predates Monster Hunter Stories by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Setting84Progression76Visuals54Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeAnimeFantasyExplorationLootThird 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: action RPG combat, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode.
Genre100Setting100Progression75Tone66Visuals52Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction 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
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode.
Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode28
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157
Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
NieR: Automata is an action RPG, a sequel to Nier and a spin-off to the Drakenguard series. The story is set in the middle of the war between humans and machines where you take on the role of an android warrior called 2B.
Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter Stories: game mode and visuals.
Genre100Tone67Setting65Progression56Visuals41Game mode28
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63
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58
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54
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54
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51
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50
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RPG · JRPG
78
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RPG · JRPG
64
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