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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim down to the 30 that fit the “Anime” category. Ys: The Oath in Felghana, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... and Ys Origin top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

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Year 2003Dev Nihon Falcom

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Within the “Anime” category, the closest game to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is Ys: The Oath in Felghana — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... and Ys Origin follow close behind.

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The best games with a anime setting like Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
RPGJRPGAction 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

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction 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

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 18 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting58Tone43
Ys Origin
RPGJRPGAction 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

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.

Released 3 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Combat73
Fortune Summoners
RPGJRPGAction 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

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.

Released 9 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat70Tone60
Tales of Arise
RPGJRPGAction 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

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 18 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone0
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyAnime
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

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Released 12 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone0
Trials of Mana
RPGJRPGAction 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

Released 17 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100
NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction 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

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 VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 14 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Combat58Setting58Tone46
Persona 5 Strikers
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyNarrative
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 third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 17 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat72Tone0
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeAnimeFantasyNarrative
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 punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 15 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat63Tone0
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeNarrative
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 punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Released 10 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Setting79Combat65Tone0
Code Vein
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasy
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, post-apocalyptic world and horror setting, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: game mode.

Released 16 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Tone80Combat74Setting71Game mode28
Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
RPGJRPGAction 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

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 VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 7 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat81Tone0
Scarlet Nexus
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeFantasy
Steam👍 81%· 18KIGDB81· 10OC79· 145
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, turn-based strategy and open world exploration, while skipping combat magic

Released 18 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Game mode100Tone100Setting82Genre75Combat73
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeMultiplayer
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 punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim: tone.

Released 17 years after Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.

Genre100Setting80Combat74Game mode54Tone0

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