8 Games with a anime setting like Rift of the NecroDancer that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Rift of the NecroDancer down to the 8 that fit the “Anime” category. Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rift of the NecroDancer.

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The best games with a anime setting like Rift of the NecroDancer

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rift of the NecroDancer. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Momodora: Reverie Under the MoonlightClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Rift of the NecroDancer by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Ender Lilies: Quietus of the KnightsClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65

Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting.

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#3SUPER CHICKEN JUMPERClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2021Dev Heavy Sheep · Sewer CatPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and racing gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

The world is in danger. Evil forces from the past have come to destroy our planet and the only individual that Mrs. President trusts to save our lives is you, Chicken. This is a runner game with a little touch of shooter in it, so...

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: game mode.

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#4Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyAnime2D

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: combat.

It predates Rift of the NecroDancer by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyAnime2D

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: combat.

It predates Rift of the NecroDancer by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnime2D

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnime2D

Steam👍 97%· 7.1KIGDB46· 1OC56· 13

Year 2019Dev maJAJaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility.

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnime2D

Steam👍 97%· 15KRAWG👍 78%· 99IGDB88· 1

Year 2018Dev Team Ladybug · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) Touhou game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.Story "--Now, let's begin my world.

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: combat.

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