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We filtered the 48 games similar to Ys Seven down to the 28 that fit the “Anime” category. Code Vein, NieR:Automata™ and Trials of Mana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys Seven.

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The best games with a anime setting like Ys Seven

28 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.

#1Code VeinClosest on genre

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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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#2NieR:Automata™Closest overall match

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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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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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#4NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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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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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

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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#7Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

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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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#8Lightning 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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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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#10Ys: The Oath in Felghana

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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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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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#12Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

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SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB75· 11OC72· 76

Year 2015Dev HexaDrive · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone.

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

Released 6 years after Ys Seven.

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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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#14Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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.

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#15Recettear: 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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