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Neon Tail is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 54 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Hi-Fi RUSH, Gravity Rush and Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures lead the list, with Hi-Fi RUSH reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Neon Tail special.

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The closest game to Neon Tail is Hi-Fi RUSH — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Gravity Rush and Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures follow close behind.

#1Hi-Fi RUSH98 #2Gravity Rush100 #3Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures100 #4Yakuza 499 #5No More Heroes98

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Games like Neon Tail

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Hi-Fi RUSH

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeAnimeThird PersonCyberpunk

Steam👍 97%· 35KRAWG👍 87%· 359OC89· 139

Year 2023Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping racing gameplay

100

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Gravity Rush

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

#3Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures

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Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonCasualNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 413IGDB68

Year 2009Dev TelltaleOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping racing gameplay

99

iRank80

Yakuza 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB80· 6

Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sports simulation

≠ Stands apart with loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping racing gameplay

#5No More Heroes

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No More Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 2.5KIGDB81· 5OC83· 41

Year 2007Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · MarvelousOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping racing gameplay

#6The Artful Escape

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The Artful Escape

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 1.9KIGDB83· 6OC80· 77

Year 2021Dev Beethoven & Dinosaur · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

97

iRank85

Infamous 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB85· 6

Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping racing gameplay

#8Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

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Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeAnimeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 7.3KIGDB74· 9OC73· 56

Year 2015Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping racing gameplay

#9Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

97

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Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeAnimeThird PersonDark

Steam👍 87%· 21KRAWG👍 89%· 566IGDB80· 8OC84· 29

Year 2015Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping racing gameplay

97

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Deadpool

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonMultiplayerDark

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13

Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping racing gameplay

98

iRank80

Maneater

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168

Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping racing gameplay

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

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Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonNarrative

Steam👍 86%· 8.1KIGDB82· 9

Year 2010Dev Ninja Theory · Namco Bandai GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping racing gameplay

#13SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal

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SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeAnimeThird PersonDark

Steam👍 93%· 2.6KIGDB68· 3OC66· 38

Year 2019Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and skill tree progression, while skipping racing gameplay

#14No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

98

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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeAnimeThird PersonNarrative

Steam👍 73%· 1.1KIGDB79· 7OC79· 25

Year 2010Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Rising Star GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping racing gameplay

#15Transformers: Devastation

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Transformers: Devastation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonLoot

Steam👍 94%· 1.2KIGDB75· 14OC77· 82

Year 2015Dev PlatinumGames · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping racing gameplay

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Neon Tail?: The closest game to Neon Tail is Hi-Fi RUSH, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Neon Tail?: The three closest games to Neon Tail are: 1. Hi-Fi RUSH (98/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Gravity Rush (100/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures (100/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Neon Tail's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 54 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Gravity Rush similar to Neon Tail?: Yes, very much so — Gravity Rush scores 100/100 similarity to Neon Tail. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Neon Tail?: The best RPG games similar to Neon Tail are Hi-Fi RUSH, Gravity Rush, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures and Yakuza 4. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Neon Tail attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Neon Tail calculated?: We compare Neon Tail 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 Neon Tail experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.