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We filtered the 49 games similar to Ys: The Oath in Felghana down to the 41 that fit the “Melee” category. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., Tales of Arise and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys: The Oath in Felghana.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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Year 2005Dev XSEED Games

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Ys: The Oath in Felghana is NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Tales of Arise and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Ys: The Oath in Felghana

41 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ys: The Oath in Felghana. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreAnimeFantasyExplorationThird 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping loot and gear systems

Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicAnimeFantasyExplorationThird 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 skill tree progression, while skipping punishing difficulty

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyAnimeExplorationThird 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 punishing difficulty

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExplorationThird 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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping setting anime

Kingdom Hearts III
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 2.5KIGDB90· 10OC84· 151
Year 2019Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · The Walt Disney CompanyOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeAnimeFantasyExplorationLoot
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 ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Final Fantasy XVI
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyThird 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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping punishing difficulty

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 punishing difficulty

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person
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 setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

Shining Force II
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyRanged
Steam👍 100%· 14RAWG👍 91%· 32
Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Ys: The Oath in Felghana, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 266KRAWG👍 87%· 438IGDB87· 5OC92· 204
Year 2025Dev Sundial Interactive · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~26hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Ys: The Oath in Felghana, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting anime

Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 75%· 19KIGDB81· 9
Year 2009Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Ys: The Oath in Felghana, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping action RPG combat

Agarest: Generations of War Zero
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMagicMeleeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 392MC50
Year 2014Dev Idea Factory · GhostlightPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Like Ys: The Oath in Felghana, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

Ys Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnimeExplorationLootThird 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, while skipping combat magic

Fortune Summoners
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasyExploration
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 combat magic

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