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Looking for games like Tales of Zestiria? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — against over 6,700 titles. These 48 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Tales of Berseria leads with 91/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev tri-Crescendo

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The closest game to Tales of Zestiria is Tales of Berseria — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Tales of Zestiria

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tales of Zestiria. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Tales of Berseria
Tales of Berseria
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83
Year 2016Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.

≠ Missing: ranged combat.

Genre100Tone100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100
#2One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-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, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting82Combat59
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction 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 open world exploration

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode94Tone73Combat60
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, online features and skill tree progression, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Zestiria: progression.

Released 6 years after Tales of Zestiria.

Genre100Tone100Setting100World100Game mode70Visuals70
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen 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 visual isometric, while skipping ranged combat

Released 5 years after Tales of Zestiria.

Genre100Tone100World100Progression100Game mode84Setting84
Final Fantasy XV
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 sandbox world, while skipping ranged combat

Genre100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Game mode85Setting71
Monster Hunter: World
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 and skill tree progression, while skipping ranged combat

Monster Hunter: World is the fifth game in the Japanese franchise Monster Hunter, which is about hunting giant beasts. It is set in a medieval fantasy setting, on a continent known as the New World that is being colonized by the humans from the Old World.

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Zestiria: setting.

Released 3 years after Tales of Zestiria.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode94Combat64Progression64
Yakuza 0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird 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 ranged combat

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode84Progression72Tone70
#9NieR:Automata™
NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen 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 setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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 Tales of Zestiria: game mode.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Setting65Visuals65
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldAnimeFantasyExplorationThird 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 combat magic and skill tree progression, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Zestiria: combat and game mode.

Released 6 years after Tales of Zestiria.

Genre100Tone100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression77
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 combat magic, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Zestiria: setting and combat.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode80Progression58Tone47
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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 open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Zestiria: tone.

Released 7 years after Tales of Zestiria.

Genre100Game mode77Combat66Visuals59Setting50Tone44
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 adventure storytelling

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

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Zestiria: tone.

Released 3 years after Tales of Zestiria.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode94Progression65World62
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction 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 ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Zestiria: game mode and combat.

Released 3 years after Tales of Zestiria.

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression64Tone61
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
RPGJRPGAction 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 ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Tales of Zestiria: game mode.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone72Setting72

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Tales of Zestiria?
The closest game to Tales of Zestiria is Tales of Berseria, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 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 Tales of Zestiria?
The three closest games to Tales of Zestiria are: 1. Tales of Berseria (91/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 (92/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (88/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Tales of Zestiria's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 similar to Tales of Zestiria?
Yes, very much so — One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 scores 92/100 similarity to Tales of Zestiria. They share 12 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 Zestiria?
The best RPG games similar to Tales of Zestiria are Tales of Berseria, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana and Monster Hunter Rise. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Tales of Zestiria attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Tales of Zestiria calculated?
We compare Tales of Zestiria against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Zestiria experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.