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Ys Origin is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Trials of Mana, Ys: The Oath in Felghana and Fortune Summoners lead the list, with Trials of Mana reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ys Origin special.

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Year 2006Dev DotEmu

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The closest game to Ys Origin is Trials of Mana — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Ys: The Oath in Felghana and Fortune Summoners follow close behind.

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iRank84
Trials of Mana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

Ys: The Oath in Felghana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationLootThird 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 combat magic and visual topdown, while skipping precision platforming

Fortune Summoners
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 85%· 879
Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping loot and gear systems

94
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CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeNarrative
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 precision platforming

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyExplorationLootThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14
Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyThird 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, strong narrative focus and visual 3d, while skipping precision platforming

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeExplorationThird PersonNarrative
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 precision platforming

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasyExplorationThird 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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

91
iRank87
NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeExplorationThird 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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

92
iRank83
Eternal Senia
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44
Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Yakuza 5 Remastered
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeExplorationThird 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 strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

88
iRank91
ASTLIBRA Revision
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 30KOC82· 21
Year 2022Dev KEIZO · WhisperGamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and setting mythology, while skipping precision platforming

88
iRank87
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyExplorationThird 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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping precision platforming

88
iRank89
Kingdom Hearts III
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonMagic
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 strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping precision platforming

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ys Origin?
The closest game to Ys Origin is Trials of Mana, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Ys Origin?
The three closest games to Ys Origin are: 1. Trials of Mana (100/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Ys: The Oath in Felghana (97/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Fortune Summoners (96/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Ys Origin's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Ys: The Oath in Felghana similar to Ys Origin?
Yes, very much so — Ys: The Oath in Felghana scores 97/100 similarity to Ys Origin. 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 Ys Origin?
The best RPG games similar to Ys Origin are Trials of Mana, Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Fortune Summoners and CrossCode. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Ys Origin attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Ys Origin calculated?
We compare Ys Origin against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Ys Origin experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.