13 Games like Monster Hunter: World on PS5 that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Monster Hunter: World down to the 13 that fit the “PS5” category. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Monster Hunter Rise top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monster Hunter: World.

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The best games like Monster Hunter: World on PS5

13 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

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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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#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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#3Monster Hunter RiseClosest on world

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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.

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#4Ys 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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#5Dragon 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.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode67Progression60Visuals58

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill 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 combat magic and setting anime, while skipping punishing difficulty

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

Released 3 years after Monster Hunter: World.

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#7Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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: combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping punishing difficulty

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

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

Released 6 years after Monster Hunter: World.

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#8Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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 fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

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

Released 5 years after Monster Hunter: World.

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#9CrossCodeClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-Fi

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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and setting scifi, while skipping open world exploration

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode25Setting0Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping punishing difficulty

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

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

Released 5 years after Monster Hunter: World.

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#11Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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: combat tactical, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

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

Released 4 years after Monster Hunter: World.

Genre100Visuals56Tone55Combat53Setting53Game mode25

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145

Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Monster Hunter: World, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, turn-based strategy and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

Released 3 years after Monster Hunter: World.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB89· 8OC89· 137

Year 2023Dev SabotageOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Shared with Monster Hunter: World: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and offline, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Monster Hunter: World: combat and visuals.

Released 5 years after Monster Hunter: World.

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