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We filtered the 46 games similar to Monster Hunter: World down to the 37 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Tales of Berseria top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monster Hunter: World.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

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HardcoreNarrativeCo-opMultiplayer

Year 2018Dev Capcom

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Monster Hunter: World is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Tales of Berseria follow close behind.

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The best games like Monster Hunter: World on PlayStation

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Wo Long: Fallen DynastyClosest overall match

95

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone76Progression69

#2Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy OriginClosest on setting

94

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode83Tone76Visuals55

#3Tales of BerseriaClosest on world

92

Tales of Berseria

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression64

91

Code Vein

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

#5Monster Hunter RiseClosest on progression

90

Monster Hunter Rise

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

#6Final Fantasy XV

89

Final Fantasy XV

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

#7Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

88

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting53Tone37

#8Tales of Zestiria

88

Tales of Zestiria

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.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode94Combat64Progression64

87

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 punishing difficulty

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

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode66

#10Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

84

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode67Progression60Visuals58

#11Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

84

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone75Combat69

#12Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

79

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill 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 setting scifi and setting anime, while skipping punishing difficulty

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

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

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone56

#13One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

78

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode76Tone38Setting0

#14NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

77

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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.

Genre100World100Visuals100Tone86Combat78Progression62

#15NieR:Automata™

77

NieR:Automata™

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.

Genre100World100Tone90Combat74Progression65Visuals61

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