95
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RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 19KIGDB82· 14OC80· 83
Year 2016Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
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We filtered the 45 games similar to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana down to the 14 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Tales of Berseria, Final Fantasy XV and Monster Hunter Rise top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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NarrativeCozySoloMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev Nihon Falcom
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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is Tales of Berseria — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy XV and Monster Hunter Rise follow close behind.
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The best multiplayer games like Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.
RPGJRPGAction 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
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode92Tone74Setting68
RPGJRPGAction 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
Released 5 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode77Visuals70Tone68
RPGJRPGAction 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
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode94Tone73Combat60
RPGJRPGAction 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
Monster Hunter: World is the fifth game in the Japanese franchise Monster Hunter, which is about hunting giant beasts. It is set in a medieval fantasy setting, on a continent known as the New World that is being colonized by the humans from the Old World.
Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting53Tone37
RPGJRPGAction 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
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting81Game mode76Tone62
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: tone and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Released 7 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting43Tone18
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeCozyFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119
Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
RPGJRPGAction 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
Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: tone.
Released 6 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Genre100Combat100Game mode83Visuals59Setting58Tone36
RPGJRPGAction 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
Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: tone.
Released 3 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode90Setting74Tone0
RPGJRPGAction 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
Released 4 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Genre100Combat100Setting82Game mode72Tone67Visuals62
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 77KIGDB86· 20OC87· 154
Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
77
iRank87
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeCozyFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: setting and tone.
Genre100Visuals100Combat66Game mode66Tone35Setting34
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