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NieR is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Infamous 2, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and Mass Effect lead the list, with Infamous 2 reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes NieR special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2010Dev Cavia
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The closest game to NieR is Infamous 2 — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and Mass Effect follow close behind.

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iRank85
Infamous 2
RPGAction RPGThird-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, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticSci-FiThird Person
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, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

97
iRank92
Mass Effect
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 17KIGDB89· 4
Year 2007Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, roguelike runs and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

96
iRank94
God of War
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloHistoricalThird PersonFantasy
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

The Artful Escape
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2DThird 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

97
iRank89
Stellar Blade
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird PersonLoot
Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168
Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

Ultimate Spider-Man
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB74· 6
Year 2005Dev Beenox · TaitoOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping deep simulation

97
iRank82
Gravity Rush
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping deep simulation

94
iRank92
Hi-Fi RUSH
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonAnimeCyberpunk
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, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

96
iRank84
Mass Effect 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 78%· 342IGDB96· 9
Year 2010Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, roguelike runs and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Transformers: Devastation
RPGAction RPGThird-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, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep simulation

97
iRank80
Yakuza 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB80· 6
Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, sports simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

94
iRank90
Shenmue
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Sega AM2 · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping shooter

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 1.8KIGDB69· 5OC71· 19
Year 2017Dev Telltale GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and setting space, while skipping deep simulation

96
iRank80
Maneater
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen 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, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to NieR?
The closest game to NieR is Infamous 2, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like NieR?
The three closest games to NieR are: 1. Infamous 2 (100/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Enslaved: Odyssey to the West (99/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Mass Effect (97/100, 11 shared attributes). All share NieR's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Enslaved: Odyssey to the West similar to NieR?
Yes, very much so — Enslaved: Odyssey to the West scores 99/100 similarity to NieR. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to NieR?
The best RPG games similar to NieR are Infamous 2, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, Mass Effect and God of War. All share the RPG genre alongside other key NieR attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to NieR calculated?
We compare NieR 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 NieR experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.