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We filtered the 45 games similar to Secrets of Grindea down to the 11 that fit the “PS5” category. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Monster Hunter Rise and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Secrets of Grindea.

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The best games like Secrets of Grindea on PS5

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Secrets of Grindea. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DanaClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 6.9KIGDB85· 15OC84· 111

Year 2016Dev Nihon FalcomOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals.

It predates Secrets of Grindea by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Monster Hunter RiseClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeSkill Tree

Steam👍 83%· 122KIGDB88· 17OC87· 223

Year 2021Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and tone.

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#3Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeFantasy

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and PvP competition, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and tone.

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#4Wo Long: Fallen DynastyClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasySkill Tree

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, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Secrets of Grindea.

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#5Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB78· 12OC73· 166

Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: progression and visuals.

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#6CrossCodeClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimePixel ArtIsometric2D

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, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: game mode and setting.

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#7Tales of AriseClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144

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

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, combat magic and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and game mode.

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#8Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World

Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB80· 5OC79· 118

Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: progression and visuals.

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#9Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyTactical

Steam👍 76%· 31KIGDB89· 8OC92· 190

Year 2024Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · Switch · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Secrets of Grindea.

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#10Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyTactical

Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128

Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and game mode.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyMagic

Steam👍 79%· 31KIGDB92· 9OC87· 205

Year 2023Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit III · Square EnixOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of Grindea: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Secrets of Grindea.

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