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Tales of Arise is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 49 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Trials of Mana, Persona 5 Strikers and Kingdom Hearts III lead the list, with Trials of Mana reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Tales of Arise special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

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Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios

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The closest game to Tales of Arise is Trials of Mana — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Persona 5 Strikers and Kingdom Hearts III follow close behind.

#1Trials of Mana100 #2Persona 5 Strikers96 #3Kingdom Hearts III95 #4NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...96 #5Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name93

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Games like Tales of Arise

49 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Trials of Mana

100

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: strong narrative focus.

#2Persona 5 Strikers

96

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131

Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and visual 3d, while skipping open world exploration

Steam PS Nintendo

#3Kingdom Hearts III

95

Kingdom Hearts III

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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 and visual 3d, while skipping open world exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

#4NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

96

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping skill tree progression

#5Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

93

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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 and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

#6Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

93

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 8.1KIGDB82· 18OC84· 131

Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

#7Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

94

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

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: combat tactical, while skipping setting anime

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

93

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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, setting scifi and visual 3d, while skipping open world exploration

#9Yakuza 5 Remastered

93

Yakuza 5 Remastered

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 7.2KOC82· 12

Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

#10Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

90

Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMagicNarrativeAnimeFantasy

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11ASTLIBRA Revision

92

ASTLIBRA Revision

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 30KOC82· 21

Year 2022Dev KEIZO · WhisperGamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, setting mythology and setting modern, while skipping open world exploration

#12Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

97

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB75· 11OC72· 76

Year 2015Dev HexaDrive · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure and visual 3d, while skipping skill tree progression

#13Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

92

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 9.8KIGDB88· 19OC85· 125

Year 2017Dev Virtuos · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Ys: The Oath in Felghana

92

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicFantasyAnimeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KRAWG👍 83%· 57MC73IGDB83· 2

Year 2005Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, loot and gear systems and visual topdown, while skipping strong narrative focus

#15Final Fantasy XVI

92

Final Fantasy XVI

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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 tactical and visual 3d, while skipping open world exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Tales of Arise?: The closest game to Tales of Arise is Trials of Mana, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Tales of Arise?: The three closest games to Tales of Arise are: 1. Trials of Mana (100/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Persona 5 Strikers (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Kingdom Hearts III (95/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Tales of Arise's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Persona 5 Strikers similar to Tales of Arise?: Yes, very much so — Persona 5 Strikers scores 96/100 similarity to Tales of Arise. They share 10 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 Tales of Arise?: The best RPG games similar to Tales of Arise are Trials of Mana, Persona 5 Strikers, Kingdom Hearts III and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139.... All share the RPG genre alongside other key Tales of Arise attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Tales of Arise calculated?: We compare Tales of Arise against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Tales of Arise experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.