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We filtered the 48 games similar to Ys Seven down to the 16 that fit the “Dark” category. NieR:Automata™, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... and Yakuza 5 Remastered top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys Seven.

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Ys Seven is NieR:Automata™ — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... and Yakuza 5 Remastered follow close behind.

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The best dark games like Ys Seven

16 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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NieR:Automata™

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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#2NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...Closest on visuals

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat61Setting50Tone42

#3Yakuza 5 Remastered

80

Yakuza 5 Remastered

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat75Tone72Setting45

#4Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat75Tone63Setting44

#5Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat75Tone72

#6Final Fantasy XVI

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Final Fantasy XVI

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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone64Visuals59Setting52Combat41

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#7Code VeinClosest on setting

77

Code Vein

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.

Genre100Visuals100Setting85Combat75Tone43Game mode28

#8Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

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Yakuza 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 95%· 77KIGDB86· 20OC87· 154

Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and visual novel storytelling, while skipping ranged combat

Released 6 years after Ys Seven.

Genre100Visuals100Combat75Tone58Game mode56

#10Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

69

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#11Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

68

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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

#12Cladun X2Closest on tone

68

Cladun X2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkAnimeProcedural

Steam👍 64%· 167MC74

Year 2011Dev NIS AmericaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dive back into the world of Arcanus Cella with a new cast and a new adventure! Take on the role of a wandering warrior trapped in a dangerous pocket-sized world filled with more monsters, more weapons, more dungeons and more danger than ever before-and there's only one way out.

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat72Setting42Visuals0

#13Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

60

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-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

#14Finding Paradise

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Finding Paradise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloDarkNarrativeCozySci-Fi

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 87%· 248IGDB93· 1OC85· 16

Year 2017Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning... but only in their patients' heads. Due to the severity of the operation, the new life becomes the last thing the patients remember before drawing their last breath.

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

Released 8 years after Ys Seven.

Genre100Game mode100Tone43Setting0Visuals0

#15Word Game: Episode 0

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Word Game: Episode 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloDarkMagicNarrativeLinear

Steam👍 99%· 4.6K

Year 2021Dev Team9Playtime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Word game is literally a game of words. Words are not only composing narratives and interfaces, but also representing objects, characters and scenes. Player controls "I" to challenge puzzles composed of words. When "I" appears a secret room, in-game narrative clearly tells "I" that "there is no door”. However, in the world of word game, “I" can walk through the "door” because there is a “door”.

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

Released 12 years after Ys Seven.

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