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We filtered the 48 games similar to NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... down to the 12 that fit the “Hardcore” category. NieR:Automata™, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139....

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12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139.... Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1NieR:Automata™

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldSci-FiPost-ApocalypticFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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: ranged combat and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

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#2Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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: historical setting, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

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#3Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird 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, historical setting and co op, while skipping shooter

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#4Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreFantasyThird 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: multiplayer gameplay, co op and PvP competition, while skipping shooter

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#5Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeHardcoreDarkFantasyPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204

Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiAnime

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, setting cyberpunk and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkAnimeFantasyPost-ApocalypticThird 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 horror setting, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping shooter

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#8Monster Hunter: World

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 508KRAWG👍 75%· 1.6KMC89OC90· 189

Year 2018Dev CapcomPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: co op, multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

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#9Ys: The Oath in Felghana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2

Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with loot and gear systems and visual topdown, while skipping shooter

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#10Ys Origin

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64

Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 85%· 879

Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldAnimeFantasySci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145

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

✓ If you enjoyed NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, turn-based strategy and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

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