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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.

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Ys Seven down to the 4 that fit the “Ranged” 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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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

The best ranged games like Ys Seven

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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 TaleClosest on setting

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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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting82Combat78Tone0Visuals0

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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