Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

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Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Trials of Mana and Ys Origin lead the list, with Ys: The Oath in Felghana reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim special.

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The closest game to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is Ys: The Oath in Felghana — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Trials of Mana and Ys Origin follow close behind.

#1Ys: The Oath in Felghana100 #2Trials of Mana100 #3Ys Origin97 #4Fortune Summoners94 #5NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...94

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Games like Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Ys: The Oath in Felghana

100

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyAnime

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 exploration and discovery, loot and gear systems and visual third person

#2Trials of Mana

100

Trials of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloFantasyAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB78· 10OC75· 97

Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

97

Ys Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnime

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, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat magic

#4Fortune Summoners

94

Fortune Summoners

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasy

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

#5NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

94

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreAnimeFantasy

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

#6Tales of Arise

93

Tales of Arise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicAnimeFantasy

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 exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

#7Word Game: Episode 0

88

Word Game: Episode 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMagicNarrativeDarkLinear

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

91

CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeNarrative

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 combat magic

#9Kingdom Hearts III

90

Kingdom Hearts III

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicFantasyNarrative

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 third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

90

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMagicMeleeAnimeFantasy

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

#11Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

87

Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMagicAnimeFantasyCasual

Steam👍 99%· 32K

Year 2021Dev 二色幽紫蝶Playtime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

90

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy

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

#13Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

89

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

#14Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

89

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeAnimeNarrativeDark

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

#15NieR:Automata™

89

NieR:Automata™

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyAnime

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping combat magic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?: The closest game to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is Ys: The Oath in Felghana, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?: The three closest games to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim are: 1. Ys: The Oath in Felghana (100/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Trials of Mana (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Ys Origin (97/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Trials of Mana similar to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?: Yes, very much so — Trials of Mana scores 100/100 similarity to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and JRPG narrative and systems. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?: The best RPG games similar to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim are Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Trials of Mana, Ys Origin and Fortune Summoners. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim calculated?: We compare Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.