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We filtered the 48 games similar to Ys Seven down to the 40 that fit the “Melee” category. NieR:Automata™, Tales of Zestiria and Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys Seven.

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The best melee games like 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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#2Tales of ZestiriaClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloRangedMeleeAnimeFantasyThird 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 action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

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

Released 6 years after Ys Seven.

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#3Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloRangedMeleeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 7.5KRAWG👍 75%· 83MC82IGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev EasyGameStation · Carpe FulgurPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeRangedFantasyMagic

Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Ys Seven, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

Shining Force II (シャイニング・フォースII 古えの封印, Shainingu Fōsu Tsū: Inishie no Fūin, lit. "Shining Force II: The Ancient Seal"), is a tactical role-playing game for the Mega Drive/Genesis console developed by Sonic! Software Planning in 1993.

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

It predates Ys Seven by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5NieR 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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#6Yakuza 5 Remastered

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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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#7Yakuza 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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#8Like 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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#10Ys Origin

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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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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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#12Code 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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Steam Xbox PS

#13Ni 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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Steam PS

#14Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone.

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

Released 4 years after Ys Seven.

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#15Ys: 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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