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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 48 games similar to Ys I & II Chronicles+ down to the 12 that fit the “PS5” category. CrossCode, Tales of Arise and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys I & II Chronicles+.

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Year 1989Dev Nihon Falcom

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Within the “PS5” category, the closest game to Ys I & II Chronicles+ is CrossCode — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Tales of Arise and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot follow close behind.

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The best games like Ys I & II Chronicles+ on PS5

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ys I & II Chronicles+. 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.

#1CrossCode
CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71
Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: setting and visuals.

Released 29 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone67Visuals41Setting37
#2Tales of Arise
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyExploration
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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Released 32 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat64Progression55Tone0
#3Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExplorationIsometric
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, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone.

Released 31 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Setting82Progression67Visuals61Game mode54
#4Scarlet Nexus
Scarlet Nexus
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ys I & II Chronicles+, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, turn-based strategy and open world exploration, while skipping loot and gear systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: visuals and progression.

Released 32 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting83Genre75Progression48
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeExplorationNarrativeDark
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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Released 34 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression66Tone0Visuals0
#6Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationTactical
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: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Released 35 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Progression76Setting65Combat57Tone0
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyCo-op
Steam👍 50%· 29KIGDB84· 6OC81· 153
Year 2023Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Released 34 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Tone65Setting46Game mode34Progression0
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration
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, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Released 32 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression25Game mode23Tone0
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyMultiplayer
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, strong narrative focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: visuals and game mode.

Released 33 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Combat100Setting65Tone47Game mode25Visuals0
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer
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 strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Same studio: Nihon Falcom.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode36Tone0Visuals0
Final Fantasy XVI
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyMagicTactical
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 strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Released 34 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Setting68Combat46Tone0Visuals0
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyTacticalMagic
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: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys I & II Chronicles+: tone and visuals.

Released 33 years after Ys I & II Chronicles+.

Genre100Game mode100Combat52Setting42Tone0Visuals0

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