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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Dragon Quest Builders 2, Tales of Berseria and Final Fantasy XV lead the list, with Dragon Quest Builders 2 reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana special.

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The closest game to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is Dragon Quest Builders 2 — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Tales of Berseria and Final Fantasy XV follow close behind.

#1Dragon Quest Builders 298 #2Tales of Berseria98 #3Final Fantasy XV95 #4Dragon Quest Builders94 #5Monster Hunter Rise94

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Games like Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Dragon Quest Builders 2

98

Dragon Quest Builders 2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeCozyFantasyAnimeThird 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 sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

#2Tales of Berseria

98

Tales of Berseria

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83

Year 2016Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#3Final Fantasy XV

95

Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird 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 open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#4Dragon Quest Builders

94

Dragon Quest Builders

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeCozyFantasyAnimeThird 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

Steam PS Nintendo

#5Monster Hunter Rise

94

Monster Hunter Rise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird 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, open world exploration and online features, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

92

Yakuza 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeThird Person

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 cozy, relaxing feel

#7Monster Hunter: World

93

Monster Hunter: World

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 508KRAWG👍 75%· 1.6KMC89OC90· 189

Year 2018Dev CapcomPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#8Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

92

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird 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, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#9Tales of Zestiria

93

Tales of Zestiria

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 9.3KIGDB77· 12OC71· 52

Year 2015Dev tri-Crescendo · Bandai Namco GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, ranged combat and offline, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#10One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

92

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeAnimeThird Person

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 and offline, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#11Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

90

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14

Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

#12Eternal Senia

89

Eternal Senia

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 97%· 12KRAWG👍 62%· 44

Year 2015Dev Holy PriestPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

#13Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

90

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and PvP competition, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

90

Code Vein

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeFantasyThird 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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping strong narrative focus

#15Persona 5 Strikers

88

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird 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 and visual 3d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Steam PS Nintendo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana?: The closest game to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is Dragon Quest Builders 2, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 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 VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana?: The three closest games to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana are: 1. Dragon Quest Builders 2 (98/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Tales of Berseria (98/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Final Fantasy XV (95/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Tales of Berseria similar to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana?: Yes, very much so — Tales of Berseria scores 98/100 similarity to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. They share 12 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 VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana?: The best RPG games similar to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana are Dragon Quest Builders 2, Tales of Berseria, Final Fantasy XV and Dragon Quest Builders. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana attributes like deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana calculated?: We compare Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana against every game in our catalog using 13 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 VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.