81
iRank84
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
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The best games like Ys Seven on Nintendo Switch
15 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.
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iRank84
RPGJRPGAction 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.
Genre100Game mode100Setting82Combat74Visuals71Tone0
RPGJRPGAction 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.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting81Combat65Tone0
75
iRank84
RPGJRPGAction 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
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
70
iRank84
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
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
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
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
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149
Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone and game mode.
Released 7 years after Ys Seven.
Genre100Visuals100Combat69Setting55Game mode34Tone0
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
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeThird PersonOffline
Steam👍 78%· 11KIGDB76· 7OC74· 34
Year 2015Dev Koei Tecmo Games · Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat
≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and offline, 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.
Genre100Visuals100Combat71Setting63Game mode22Tone0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android
✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone.
Released 7 years after Ys Seven.
Genre100Setting79Combat73Game mode56Visuals53Tone0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119
Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: tone and game mode.
Released 9 years after Ys Seven.
Genre100Visuals100Setting76Combat72Game mode33Tone0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonMagicNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 9.8KIGDB88· 19OC85· 125
Year 2017Dev Virtuos · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Ys Seven: combat and tone.
Released 8 years after Ys Seven.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting47Combat0Tone0
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