30 Games with a anime setting like Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. down to the 30 that fit the “Anime” category. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and Tales of Zestiria top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O..

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The best games with a anime setting like Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and co op, while skipping PvP competition

It predates Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping offline

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: progression and visuals.

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#3Tales of ZestiriaClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: progression.

It predates Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Monster Hunter Rise

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeSkill TreeThird 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 strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: game mode.

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#5Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: progression and game mode.

Same studio: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios.

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#6Yakuza 5 Remastered

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and puzzle design, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: progression and game mode.

Same studio: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone67Visuals66Game mode21

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: progression and game mode.

It predates Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: game mode.

It predates Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting74Tone71Visuals65Game mode41

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: progression and game mode.

It predates Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeSkill 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: game mode and setting.

It predates Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Dragon Quest Builders

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnimeSkill TreeThird 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 melee combat

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

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: tone and visuals.

It predates Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Persona 5 Strikers

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird 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 strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting80Visuals52Game mode21

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeSkill 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: game mode.

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#14Code VeinClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeAnimeSkill 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 fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: tone and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals66Setting53Game mode38

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44

Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

I believe that gaming should not be anything complicated or diffcult, but a relaxing and pleasure experience. Therefore, I designed this ARPG battle system which requires no attack button to play. The simplicity brings a fluent and interesting gaming experience.

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.: game mode and visuals.

It predates Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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