What is the best game similar to Ys Seven?

The closest game to Ys Seven is NieR:Automata™, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 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 Ys Seven?

The three closest games to Ys Seven are: 1. NieR:Automata™ (89/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Yakuza 5 Remastered (80/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... (81/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Ys Seven's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is Yakuza 5 Remastered similar to Ys Seven?

Yes, very much so — Yakuza 5 Remastered scores 80/100 similarity to Ys Seven. They share 9 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 Seven?

The best RPG games similar to Ys Seven are NieR:Automata™, Yakuza 5 Remastered, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... and Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Ys Seven attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.

How is similarity to Ys Seven calculated?

We compare Ys Seven against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Seven experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Few titles capture what makes Ys Seven unique: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. After measuring 12 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 48 most faithful alternatives. NieR:Automata™, Yakuza 5 Remastered and NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... top the ranking, with NieR:Automata™ at number one (89/100).

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Top games similar to Ys Seven

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ys Seven. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1NieR:Automata™Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeRangedDarkFantasyAnimeThird 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, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping horror setting

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 Ys Seven: tone.

Released 8 years after Ys Seven.

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#2Yakuza 5 RemasteredClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkAnimeThird 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 ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: setting.

Released 10 years after Ys Seven.

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#3NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkAnimeFantasyThird 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 punishing difficulty, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone.

Released 12 years after Ys Seven.

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#4Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkAnimeThird 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 open world exploration, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: setting.

Released 7 years after Ys Seven.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 11 years after Ys Seven.

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#6Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkThird 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 open world exploration, while skipping ranged combat

Released 14 years after Ys Seven.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone.

Released 11 years after Ys Seven.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyThird Person

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, combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys Seven.

Released 14 years after Ys Seven.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64

Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

700 years before the events of Ys I & II, the land of Ys was on the brink of destruction. Demons came in droves and forced the twin Goddesses who ruled the land to whisk their subjects away from the surface, into the safe embrace of the clouds. The demons were persistent, however, erecting a massive tower in pursuit.

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone.

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#10Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyThird 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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone.

Released 9 years after Ys Seven.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyThird 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone.

Released 12 years after Ys Seven.

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#12Ys: The Oath in Felghana

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird 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 punishing difficulty, combat magic and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

When redheaded thrill-seeker Adol Christin and his eternal blue-haired companion Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi's homeland of Felghana after an eight-year absence, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed dramatically.

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone.

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#13Code VeinClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkAnimeFantasyHorrorThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: game mode and tone.

Released 10 years after Ys Seven.

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#14Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyThird 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: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: setting.

Released 4 years after Ys Seven.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode85Tone68Combat54Setting30

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyCozy

Steam👍 85%· 879

Year 2012Dev Lizsoft · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Elemental Stones: stones imbued with the power of an Elemental Spirit, which grant the wielder of one the ability to control that element via 'magic'. In the country of Scotsholm, three centuries have passed since they were first created.

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone and visuals.

Released 3 years after Ys Seven.

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Ys Seven, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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Yakuza 0

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

RPG · JRPG

Kingdom Hearts III

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

RPG · JRPG

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

RPG · JRPG

ASTLIBRA Revision

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

RPG · JRPG

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

RPG · JRPG

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

RPG · JRPG

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

RPG · JRPG

CrossCode

RPG · JRPG

Tales of Berseria

RPG · JRPG

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

RPG · JRPG

Monster Hunter Rise

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy XV

RPG · JRPG

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

RPG · JRPG

Cladun X2

RPG · JRPG

Eternal Senia

RPG · JRPG

Monster Hunter: World

RPG · JRPG

Dragon Quest Builders

RPG · JRPG

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

RPG · JRPG

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

RPG · JRPG

Finding Paradise

RPG · JRPG

Dragon Quest Builders 2

RPG · JRPG

Word Game: Episode 0

RPG · JRPG

Take me, Vitaly

RPG · JRPG

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

RPG · JRPG

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

RPG · JRPG

Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

RPG · JRPG

Shining Force II

RPG · JRPG

Evoland

RPG · JRPG

Wild Season

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ys Seven?: The closest game to Ys Seven is NieR:Automata™, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 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 Ys Seven?: The three closest games to Ys Seven are: 1. NieR:Automata™ (89/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Yakuza 5 Remastered (80/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... (81/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Ys Seven's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Yakuza 5 Remastered similar to Ys Seven?: Yes, very much so — Yakuza 5 Remastered scores 80/100 similarity to Ys Seven. They share 9 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 Seven?: The best RPG games similar to Ys Seven are NieR:Automata™, Yakuza 5 Remastered, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... and Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Ys Seven attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Ys Seven calculated?: We compare Ys Seven against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Seven experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.