10 Games like Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana on PS5 that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana down to the 10 that fit the “PS5” category. Monster Hunter Rise, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

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The best games like Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana on PS5

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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.

#1Monster Hunter RiseClosest overall match

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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

Released 5 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

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#2Wo Long: Fallen DynastyClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction 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.

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#3Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

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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

Released 4 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

Genre100Combat100Setting82Game mode72Tone67Visuals62

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#4Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: tone.

Released 6 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird 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 open world exploration, combat magic and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: game mode.

Released 5 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Tone75Combat62Game mode36

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Steam Xbox PS

#6Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonDark

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: game mode and tone.

Released 7 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

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Steam Xbox PS

#7Final Fantasy VII RebirthClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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: open world exploration, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

Released 8 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

Genre100Visuals100Tone76Setting58Combat54Game mode36

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeHardcore

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: visuals and game mode.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#9Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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: combat tactical, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: game mode and setting.

Released 6 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

Genre100Tone74Visuals60Combat50Setting38Game mode36

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: game mode and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

Released 7 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.

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