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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Paper Animal Adventure is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems in quite the same way. We compared Paper Animal Adventure against over 6,700 titles across 2 gameplay attributes and found 32 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Lil Gator Game, Xenoblade Chronicles and Kingdom Hearts II lead the list, with Lil Gator Game reaching a 47/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Paper Animal Adventure special.

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Year 2025Dev Cuddling Raccoons Studio

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The closest game to Paper Animal Adventure is Lil Gator Game — scoring 47/100 on our similarity scale. Xenoblade Chronicles and Kingdom Hearts II follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Paper Animal Adventure

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Paper Animal Adventure. Each one has been evaluated across 2 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.

#1Lil Gator Game
Lil Gator Game
RPG
SoloMeleeCasualCozyRelaxing
Steam👍 99%· 5.9KRAWG👍 97%· 28OC84· 35
Year 2022Dev MegaWobble · Playtonic FriendsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Paper Animal Adventure: deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing

More from Playtonic Friends About the Game There’s a buddy atop every hill in this open-world, movement-focused adventure and they all seem to need help! Bop cardboard baddies, brave serene hills and forests, and scale sheer rocks that only a kid would dare!

Xenoblade Chronicles
RPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExploration
IGDB91· 6
Year 2010Dev Monolith Soft · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Paper Animal Adventure: deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, fantasy world and setting scifi

It predates Paper Animal Adventure by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Kingdom Hearts II
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Buena Vista GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Like Paper Animal Adventure, it's known for deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, single-player focus and visual third person

It predates Paper Animal Adventure by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

The Forgotten City
RPG
NarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 13KRAWG👍 84%· 256OC84· 75
Year 2021Dev Modern Storyteller · Dear VillagersPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Paper Animal Adventure: deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world

The Forgotten City is a game about time travel, a mysterious murder, and avoiding fate. It is based on an award-winning Skyrim mode of the same name.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3
RPG
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-Fi
IGDB90· 6OC88· 130
Year 2022Dev Monolith Soft · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Animal Adventure, expect deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
RPG
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB89· 2
Year 2007Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Animal Adventure, expect deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, single-player focus and visual third person

It predates Paper Animal Adventure by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Final Fantasy VII Remake
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird Person
IGDB89· 10OC88· 186
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Shared with Paper Animal Adventure: deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world

Lost Judgment
RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World
Steam👍 94%· 9.2KIGDB81· 7OC83· 133
Year 2021Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Animal Adventure, expect deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus

Wuthering Waves
RPG
SoloCo-opOpen WorldFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 89%· 46KOC76· 10
Year 2024Dev Kuro GamesOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Paper Animal Adventure: deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, fantasy world and setting scifi

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
RPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
IGDB84· 10
Year 2017Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Switch

✓ Shared with Paper Animal Adventure: deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus

It predates Paper Animal Adventure by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird Person
IGDB85· 14OC83· 107
Year 2017Dev Monolith Soft · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Paper Animal Adventure, it's known for deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and single-player focus

It predates Paper Animal Adventure by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Final Fantasy IV
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB83· 2
Year 2007Dev Matrix Software · Square Enix

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Animal Adventure, expect deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, single-player focus and visual third person

It predates Paper Animal Adventure by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Yakuza Kiwami 2
RPG
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
Steam👍 78%· 939IGDB85· 13OC86· 129
Year 2017Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Animal Adventure, expect deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Paper Animal Adventure.

It predates Paper Animal Adventure by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Yakuza Kiwami
RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 79%· 868IGDB83· 22OC81· 145
Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Animal Adventure, expect deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Paper Animal Adventure.

It predates Paper Animal Adventure by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A
RPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB80· 2OC79· 128
Year 2025Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Paper Animal Adventure, expect deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, single-player focus and exploration and discovery

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Paper Animal Adventure?
The closest game to Paper Animal Adventure is Lil Gator Game, scoring 47/100 on our similarity scale. They share 2 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Paper Animal Adventure?
The three closest games to Paper Animal Adventure are: 1. Lil Gator Game (47/100, 2 shared attributes) 2. Xenoblade Chronicles (47/100, 2 shared attributes) 3. Kingdom Hearts II (47/100, 2 shared attributes). All share Paper Animal Adventure's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 32 candidates across 2 dimensions.
Is Xenoblade Chronicles similar to Paper Animal Adventure?
Moderately so — Xenoblade Chronicles scores 47/100 similarity to Paper Animal Adventure. They share 2 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What RPG games are similar to Paper Animal Adventure?
The best RPG games similar to Paper Animal Adventure are Lil Gator Game, Xenoblade Chronicles, Kingdom Hearts II and The Forgotten City. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Paper Animal Adventure attributes like deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Paper Animal Adventure calculated?
We compare Paper Animal Adventure against every game in our catalog using 2 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 Paper Animal Adventure experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.