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We filtered the 48 games similar to Ys Seven down to the 13 that fit the “PS5” category. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Final Fantasy XVI and Tales of Arise top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys Seven.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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Year 2009Dev Nihon Falcom

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Within the “PS5” category, the closest game to Ys Seven is Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy XVI and Tales of Arise follow close behind.

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The best games like Ys Seven on PS5

13 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.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat75Tone72
Final Fantasy XVI
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone64Visuals59Setting52Combat41
#3Tales of Arise
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting83Combat52Tone0
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonTactical
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

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

Released 15 years after Ys Seven.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat49Setting47Tone0
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone.

Released 11 years after Ys Seven.

Genre100Combat75Setting67Visuals62Game mode54Tone0
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkFantasyThird Person
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, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

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

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

Released 14 years after Ys Seven.

Genre100Visuals100Combat75Tone46Setting37Game mode34
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyThird PersonTactical
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Released 13 years after Ys Seven.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals60Combat46Setting32Tone0
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkFantasyThird Person
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: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping ranged combat

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

Released 13 years after Ys Seven.

Genre100Combat75Visuals59Tone54Setting47Game mode25
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Same studio: Nihon Falcom.

Genre100Visuals100Setting79Combat72Game mode36Tone0
CrossCode
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeNarrativeHardcore
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Released 9 years after Ys Seven.

Genre100Game mode100Combat67Setting29Tone0Visuals0
Monster Hunter Rise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Released 12 years after Ys Seven.

Genre100Setting78Combat75Visuals70Game mode23Tone0
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonTactical
Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161
Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ys Seven, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: combat.

Released 15 years after Ys Seven.

Game mode100Visuals100Genre75Tone65Combat48
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonTactical
Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154
Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ys Seven, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 11 years after Ys Seven.

Game mode100Genre75Tone69Visuals62Combat50

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