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We filtered the 48 games similar to Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet down to the 39 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Final Fantasy XV, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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Year 2018Dev Dimps

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is Final Fantasy XV — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149
Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping shooter

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting88World66Progression62
#2Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeSci-FiExplorationThird Person
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 open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics, while skipping shooter

Genre100Setting100World100Game mode65Visuals63Combat62
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 28KIGDB82· 12OC83· 135
Year 2021Dev Toylogic · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet: game mode and combat.

Released 3 years after Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet.

Genre100World100Visuals100Setting85Progression54Combat48
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiAnimeExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 79%· 4.7KIGDB70· 13OC60· 11
Year 2013Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet: game mode and combat.

Genre100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat49
NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157
Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

NieR: Automata is an action RPG, a sequel to Nier and a spin-off to the Drakenguard series. The story is set in the middle of the war between humans and machines where you take on the role of an android warrior called 2B.

Where it drifts furthest from Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet: game mode and combat.

Genre100World100Setting82Visuals66Progression56Combat47
#6Epic Battle Fantasy 4
Epic Battle Fantasy 4
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloTacticalMeleeFantasySci-FiAnime
Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38
Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping shooter

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old classics like Final Fantasy and Golden Sun. You will battle through waves of adorable enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world.

Where it drifts furthest from Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet: visuals and game mode.

Combat100Setting100Genre75Game mode30Visuals0
#7Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person
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 open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping shooter

Released 3 years after Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting85Visuals71
Code Vein
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeAnimeFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 61KIGDB73· 11OC75· 119
Year 2019Dev Shift · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression83Setting70Combat62
Tales of Berseria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83
Year 2016Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode93Setting87Progression56
Dragon Quest Builders 2
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119
Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet: progression.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode93Setting84Combat57World57
Tales of Zestiria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 9.3KIGDB77· 12OC71· 52
Year 2015Dev tri-Crescendo · Bandai Namco GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet: combat.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode87Setting87Progression56
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person
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 melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Genre100Visuals100Game mode93Setting85Combat57
Dragon Quest Builders
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Genre100Setting85Progression71Game mode64World62Combat58
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
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 open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet: game mode and combat.

Released 3 years after Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting88Combat40
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14
Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and deep simulation, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet: game mode and progression.

Genre100World100Visuals100Setting86Combat46Progression39

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