What is the best game similar to Monster Hunter: World?

The closest game to Monster Hunter: World is Tales of Berseria, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 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: World?

The three closest games to Monster Hunter: World are: 1. Tales of Berseria (92/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (94/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (95/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Monster Hunter: World's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 15 dimensions.

Is Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin similar to Monster Hunter: World?

Yes, very much so — Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin scores 94/100 similarity to Monster Hunter: World. They share 12 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: World?

The best RPG games similar to Monster Hunter: World are Tales of Berseria, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Monster Hunter Rise. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Monster Hunter: World attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.

How is similarity to Monster Hunter: World calculated?

We compare Monster Hunter: World 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: World experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Monster Hunter: World is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and open world exploration in quite the same way. We compared Monster Hunter: World against over 6,700 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 46 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Tales of Berseria, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty lead the list, with Tales of Berseria reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Monster Hunter: World special.

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Top games similar to Monster Hunter: World

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Monster Hunter: World. 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.

#1Tales of BerseriaClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting.

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#2Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy OriginClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeHardcoreFantasyThird Person

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, PvP competition and online features, while skipping open world exploration

Released 4 years after Monster Hunter: World.

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#3Wo Long: Fallen DynastyClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasySkill 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: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping open world exploration

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Monster Hunter: World.

Released 5 years after Monster Hunter: World.

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#4Monster Hunter RiseClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person

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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, setting anime and online features, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: tone.

Released 3 years after Monster Hunter: World.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Game mode77Visuals67

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreFantasySkill 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting anime and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode90Tone75Progression75

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode92World69Progression69

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 punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: tone.

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#8Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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 and setting anime, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: tone.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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, setting anime and offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Monster Hunter: World.

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#10Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 anime and setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting and tone.

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#11Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird 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, combat magic and historical setting, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting.

Same studio: Capcom.

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#12Dragon Quest Builders 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: tone and progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting66World62

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping co op

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: World: game mode and setting.

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#14NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: game mode and setting.

Released 3 years after Monster Hunter: World.

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#15One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeThird 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, setting anime and offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Monster Hunter: World.

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Complete list of Monster Hunter: World alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Monster Hunter: World, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

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Tales of Arise

RPG · JRPG

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

RPG · JRPG

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

RPG · JRPG

Ys Origin

RPG · JRPG

Dragon Quest Builders

RPG · JRPG

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

RPG · JRPG

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

RPG · JRPG

Yakuza 5 Remastered

RPG · JRPG

ASTLIBRA Revision

RPG · JRPG

Kingdom Hearts III

RPG · JRPG

Persona 5 Strikers

RPG · JRPG

Fortune Summoners

RPG · JRPG

CrossCode

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy XVI

RPG · JRPG

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

RPG · JRPG

Trials of Mana

RPG · JRPG

Scarlet Nexus

RPG · JRPG

Take me, Vitaly

RPG · JRPG

Eternal Senia

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

RPG · JRPG

Sea of Stars

RPG · JRPG

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy XIII-2

RPG · JRPG

Finding Paradise

RPG · JRPG

FINAL FANTASY VIII

RPG · JRPG

Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

RPG · JRPG

Evoland

RPG · JRPG

Wild Season

RPG · JRPG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Monster Hunter: World?: The closest game to Monster Hunter: World is Tales of Berseria, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 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: World?: The three closest games to Monster Hunter: World are: 1. Tales of Berseria (92/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (94/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (95/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Monster Hunter: World's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin similar to Monster Hunter: World?: Yes, very much so — Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin scores 94/100 similarity to Monster Hunter: World. They share 12 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: World?: The best RPG games similar to Monster Hunter: World are Tales of Berseria, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Monster Hunter Rise. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Monster Hunter: World attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Monster Hunter: World calculated?: We compare Monster Hunter: World 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: World experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.