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We filtered the 40 games similar to Scarlet Nexus down to the 7 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Metaphor: ReFantazio top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Scarlet Nexus.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG
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HardcoreSolo
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Scarlet Nexus is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Metaphor: ReFantazio follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Scarlet Nexus

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Scarlet Nexus. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonTacticalNarrative
Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161
Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping punishing difficulty

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204
Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

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

Metaphor: ReFantazio
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloAnimeFantasyThird PersonTactical
Steam👍 90%· 41KIGDB94· 7OC93· 172
Year 2024Dev Studio Zero · AtlusOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping fighting mechanics

Ys Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64
Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Scarlet Nexus, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

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

Ys: The Oath in Felghana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2
Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed Scarlet Nexus, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, loot and gear systems and visual topdown, while skipping fighting mechanics

Trials of Mana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiAnime
Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71
Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Scarlet Nexus, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

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