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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 31 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Final Fantasy VII Remake lead the list, with Xenoblade Chronicles reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Xenoblade Chronicles 2 special.

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Year 2017Dev Monolith Soft

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The closest game to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is Xenoblade Chronicles — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Final Fantasy VII Remake follow close behind.

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Xenoblade Chronicles
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SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonOpen World
IGDB91· 6
Year 2010Dev Monolith Soft · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Xenoblade Chronicles 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, exploration and discovery and crafting mechanics

Xenoblade Chronicles 3
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonNarrative
IGDB90· 6OC88· 130
Year 2022Dev Monolith Soft · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and exploration and discovery

Final Fantasy VII Remake
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB89· 10OC88· 186
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Shared with Xenoblade Chronicles 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with post-apocalyptic world

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
RPG
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB89· 2
Year 2007Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

Kingdom Hearts II
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Buena Vista GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
RPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB84· 10
Year 2017Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Switch

✓ Shared with Xenoblade Chronicles 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping setting scifi

93
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Final Fantasy IV
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB83· 2
Year 2007Dev Matrix Software · Square Enix

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

90
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Lil Gator Game
RPG
SoloThird PersonMeleeCasualCozy
Steam👍 99%· 5.9KRAWG👍 97%· 28OC84· 35
Year 2022Dev MegaWobble · Playtonic FriendsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Xenoblade Chronicles 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping fantasy world

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB74· 6
Year 2012Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square Enix

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

89
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Lost Judgment
RPG
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 94%· 9.2KIGDB81· 7OC83· 133
Year 2021Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

92
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Sakura Gozen
RPG
SoloFantasy2D
MC73
Year 2020Dev SEGAOn PS

✓ Like Xenoblade Chronicles 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

Pokémon Legends: Z-A
RPG
SoloThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB80· 2OC79· 128
Year 2025Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

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

85
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Wuthering Waves
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonCo-op
Steam👍 89%· 46KOC76· 10
Year 2024Dev Kuro GamesOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Xenoblade Chronicles 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, co op and exploration and discovery

The Amazing Spider-Man 2
RPG
SoloThird PersonMeleeStealthOpen World
Steam👍 66%· 1.2KIGDB52· 14OC53· 57
Year 2014Dev Beenox · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Xenoblade Chronicles 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Xenoblade Chronicles 2?
The closest game to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is Xenoblade Chronicles, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Xenoblade Chronicles 2?
The three closest games to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 are: 1. Xenoblade Chronicles (95/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (95/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Final Fantasy VII Remake (94/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Xenoblade Chronicles 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 31 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 similar to Xenoblade Chronicles 2?
Yes, very much so — Xenoblade Chronicles 3 scores 95/100 similarity to Xenoblade Chronicles 2. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Xenoblade Chronicles 2?
The best RPG games similar to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 are Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Xenoblade Chronicles 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 calculated?
We compare Xenoblade Chronicles 2 against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Xenoblade Chronicles 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.