95
iRank86
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 29 that fit the “Anime” 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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The best games with a anime setting like Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
29 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
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
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeCozyFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 7.9KIGDB85· 10OC85· 119
Year 2018Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
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
83
iRank85
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeFantasyThird Person
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, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: game mode.
Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode36
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeCozyFantasyAnimeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122
Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android
RPGJRPGAction 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
Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: game mode.
Released 4 years after Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone77Visuals71Game mode36
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person
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 open world exploration, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, 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.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting82Tone75Game mode36
RPGJRPGAction 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
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeThird Person
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 linear, story-driven structure, open world exploration 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 mixed, against very positive for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Genre100Setting100Tone75Visuals65Combat63Game mode36
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeCozyAnimeFantasy
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 punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus
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.
Where it drifts furthest from Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: visuals and game mode.
Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone50Game mode35Visuals0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyThird Person
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, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, 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.
Genre100Visuals100Combat76Setting62Tone51Game mode36
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