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Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, vibe casual and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Monster Hunter Rise, Final Fantasy XV and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana lead the list, with Monster Hunter Rise reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream special.

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The closest game to Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream is Monster Hunter Rise — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy XV and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana follow close behind.

#1Monster Hunter Rise91 #2Final Fantasy XV88 #3Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana87 #4Tales of Berseria86 #5Code Vein87

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Games like Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream

45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Monster Hunter Rise

91

Monster Hunter Rise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeSkill TreeThird Person3D

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 shooter

#2Final Fantasy XV

88

Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

#3Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

87

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

#4Tales of Berseria

86

Tales of Berseria

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

87

Code Vein

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping shooter

#6Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

87

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D

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 shooter

#7Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

80

Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMagicCasualNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 99%· 32K

Year 2021Dev 二色幽紫蝶Playtime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and setting cartoon, while skipping action RPG combat

82

Yakuza 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 77KIGDB86· 20OC87· 154

Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and visual novel storytelling, while skipping shooter

#9Dragon Quest Builders 2

83

Dragon Quest Builders 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

#10Trials of Mana

84

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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: shooter.

#11Tales of Arise

83

Tales of Arise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasySkill 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

#12Monster Hunter: World

83

Monster Hunter: World

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 508KRAWG👍 75%· 1.6KMC89OC90· 189

Year 2018Dev CapcomPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

#13One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

83

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 11KIGDB76· 7OC74· 34

Year 2015Dev Koei Tecmo Games · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics and offline, while skipping shooter

#14Kingdom Hearts III

80

Kingdom Hearts III

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KIGDB90· 10OC84· 151

Year 2019Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · The Walt Disney CompanyOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

82

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 48KIGDB78· 21OC80· 104

Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream?: The closest game to Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream is Monster Hunter Rise, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream?: The three closest games to Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream are: 1. Monster Hunter Rise (91/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Final Fantasy XV (88/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (87/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Final Fantasy XV similar to Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream?: Yes, very much so — Final Fantasy XV scores 88/100 similarity to Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream. They share 13 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream?: The best RPG games similar to Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream are Monster Hunter Rise, Final Fantasy XV, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana and Tales of Berseria. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream calculated?: We compare Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.