40 Games like Tales of Arise on PlayStation that you should try

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

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#2Final Fantasy Type-0 HDClosest on tone

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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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Tales of Arise.

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#3Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Arise: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Tales of Arise.

Released 3 years after Tales of Arise.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#4Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationSkill 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Tales of Arise.

It predates Tales of Arise by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Steam

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill 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 historical setting, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Arise: setting.

It predates Tales of Arise by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

Steam GOG Xbox

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat magic

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping combat magic

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.

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#8Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

Steam Xbox

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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

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Steam GOG Xbox

#9Yakuza 5 Remastered

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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

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Steam GOG PS

#10Ys: 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

When redheaded thrill-seeker Adol Christin and his eternal blue-haired companion Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi's homeland of Felghana after an eight-year absence, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed dramatically.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Arise: tone.

It predates Tales of Arise by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#11Persona 5 Strikers

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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

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Steam PS Nintendo

#12Kingdom Hearts III

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Arise: setting.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#13Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping combat magic

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#14Crisis 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

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Arise: setting.

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#15Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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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

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression74Combat67