Games Like CRYSTAR

CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?

Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Anime 19%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, RPG 13.4%, Action RPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the distinct melancholic atmosphere, anime aesthetic, and intense action-RPG gameplay of CRYSTAR.

Save the world or the life of one girl... I decide my destiny! The world was once ruled by the Nightｌord. In that world lived a Saint, destined to become a sacrifice to the Nightｌord, and a Holy Knight, with the power to use Servans. Take your Servans and fight accross "The Land Without Night" for the one you love!

Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Anime 14.4%, RPG 11%, Hack and Slash 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, gothic atmosphere and a focus on female protagonists navigating a world of sorrow through fast-paced action combat.

A Tale of Three Beautiful Maidens Drawn to Each Other. When three friends, deceived and separated by the tricks of darkness, find each other again, their bond shall become the light that will clear away the shadows and guide them towards the truth...

Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Anime 11.5%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, RPG 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' focus on emotional bonds and action-oriented combat with a strong female-led cast.

A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".

Why similar: JRPG 31.2%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Anime 14.5%, RPG 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the emotional struggles of magical girls, capturing a similar sense of vulnerability and personal narrative depth.

“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!

Why similar: JRPG 32.3%, Female Protagonist 25.5%, Anime 16%, RPG 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Explores deep emotional themes and character growth within a surreal, dream-like setting that mirrors the introspective nature of CRYSTAR.

Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.5%, JRPG 22.9%, RPG 16%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on a female protagonist navigating the afterlife and dealing with the souls of the departed through fast-paced hack-and-slash combat.

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, JRPG 15.1%, RPG 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of melancholic storytelling and philosophical themes paired with fluid, high-stakes action combat.

The all-new Action-RPG, ONINAKI tells the story of one Watcher on a journey to protect Life, after Death.

Why similar: JRPG 31.8%, RPG 24.5%, Anime 16.7%, Action 12.1%, Hack and Slash 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique afterlife setting and a narrative focused on the cycle of life and death, matching the thematic core of CRYSTAR.

The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.2%, JRPG 24.6%, RPG 10.5%, Anime 9.2%, Hack and Slash 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply emotional, character-driven narrative that explores themes of loss and sacrifice in a dark fantasy world.

Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 39.3%, RPG 22.3%, Anime 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Female Protagonist 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Explores psychological trauma and the desire to escape reality within a stylized, anime-influenced world.

Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

Why similar: JRPG 36.4%, Anime 26.1%, RPG 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological JRPG that blends anime aesthetics with a gritty, high-stakes narrative about survival.

Tokyo Xanadu eX+; a massive action RPG from the masters of the genre, Nihon Falcom! When high school student Kou Tokisaka encounters the nightmare realm known as the Eclipse, his world is forever changed.

Why similar: JRPG 40.8%, Anime 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, RPG 11.1%, Action RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that excels at character development and urban fantasy storytelling, mirroring the personal growth arcs found in CRYSTAR.

Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.

Why similar: JRPG 31.9%, Anime 20.1%, RPG 15.4%, Hack and Slash 7.1%, Action RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic anime-style JRPG that emphasizes the emotional connection between characters and their musical abilities.

300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

Why similar: JRPG 33.9%, Anime 23.1%, RPG 13.4%, Action RPG 8.3%, Female Protagonist 8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished action-RPG experience with a heavy focus on character-driven drama and high-quality anime presentation.

Dusk Diver is an anime style beat-em-up action game. You will be playing as Yumo, an ordinary high school girl, to fight with the Guardians against those Phantoms who dare to enter the realm of men.

Why similar: RPG 23.1%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Anime 20%, JRPG 15.7%, Action 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy title featuring a female protagonist fighting through a supernatural version of Taipei, echoing the urban fantasy vibe of CRYSTAR.

Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

Why similar: JRPG 33.5%, RPG 17.7%, Anime 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-quality action-RPG experience with a strong, emotional narrative and a memorable, powerful female lead.

Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.

Why similar: JRPG 34.8%, Anime 26.3%, RPG 15%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines psychological, anime-inspired storytelling with high-octane action RPG mechanics and deep character relationships.

The demon king is an endangered species!? Oh, slash such fate! A brand new Action-RPG presented by gorgeous creators!

Why similar: JRPG 39.2%, RPG 16.3%, Anime 14.9%, Action RPG 7.8%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique blend of action-RPG combat and character-focused storytelling with a distinct anime flair.

With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!

Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Anime 17.6%, RPG 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans into the anime aesthetic and character-driven interactions common to the genre.

Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.

Why similar: RPG 23%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, JRPG 16.9%, Anime 15.9%, Action 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven action RPG that follows a young knight on a journey of self-discovery, mirroring the protagonist's growth in CRYSTAR.

Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.

Why similar: RPG 34%, JRPG 25.9%, Anime 13.5%, Action RPG 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG that focuses on the journey of its protagonists, offering a more traditional but highly polished anime experience.

“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.

Why similar: JRPG 38%, Anime 20.5%, RPG 13.5%, Action RPG 9.6%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intense action combat with a deep, narrative-heavy story rooted in anime tropes and character-driven conflict.

Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.

Why similar: JRPG 37.4%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, RPG 17.1%, Anime 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological, anime-styled JRPG that explores the intersection of technology and the human soul.

Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the world. With an epic story, unique characters, and all new God Arcs and Aragami, the latest evolution in ACTION is here!

Why similar: Anime 29.2%, JRPG 25.1%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action 8.7%, RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy action game with a strong anime aesthetic and a focus on character bonds during apocalyptic threats.

In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.

Why similar: JRPG 34.1%, Anime 29.7%, RPG 12%, Action RPG 10.9%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, anime-styled action RPG that deals with themes of memory, loss, and survival in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Fallen Legion is an intense action RPG where every battle is a heart-pounding fight and each gut-wrenching choice impacts the realm.

Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, Anime 18.4%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, RPG 9.3%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced action with a strong focus on narrative choices and character-driven conflict.

Choose your tag team and rip through massive hordes of enemies with exciting aerial and ground-based combos. Look out, though - take too many hits and your clothes and defense will end up shredded!

Why similar: JRPG 24.1%, Anime 22.6%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, RPG 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, hack-and-slash action with a cast of female protagonists in a stylized anime world.

In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.

Why similar: JRPG 41.6%, Anime 20.3%, RPG 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Action RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich JRPG that emphasizes the bond between characters and their spiritual connection to the world.

"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Anime 13.8%, RPG 8.7%, Hack and Slash 8.5%

Neptunia and SENRAN KAGURA join forces in this action-packed RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 23.4%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Anime 18.1%, RPG 12.9%, Hack and Slash 8%

A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!

Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, Anime 21.6%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, RPG 6.2%

Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears!

Why similar: Anime 37.3%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, JRPG 19.8%, RPG 17.7%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-RPG that features a female protagonist and anime-inspired visuals, focusing on adventure and combat.

Band together with Virtual Idols to save Planet Emote in this music-based hack n' slash!

Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, Anime 20%, RPG 16%, Action 7.8%, Action RPG 6.7%

In this hack 'n' slash adventure co-developed with Tamsoft and Compile Heart, the 4 Goddesses enter an online fantasy game inspired by... themselves! Choose from 12 characters with unique playstyles and skills to fight in realtime brawls, customize with accessories, and play online with others!

Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, Anime 24.3%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, RPG 10.6%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.2%, Anime 21.5%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action RPG 12.9%, Action 7.4%

Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.

Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, Anime 21.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, RPG 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

As the commandant of the Gray Raven squad, you must assemble the most powerful Construct soldiers ever created and lead them into battle. Uncover the dark truths behind the Punishing Virus, push back the Corrupted, and reclaim Earth in this stylish, high-octane action RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 24.4%, Anime 21%, RPG 16.4%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action 10.7%

Wielding magical blades, four girls must fight back the encroaching waves of monsters in this exhilarating hack-and-slash action game!

Why similar: Action 24.7%, Female Protagonist 24.5%, Anime 21.4%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%

Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!

Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, RPG 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Anime 12.1%, Action 11%

Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!

Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, Anime 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, RPG 8.8%

Touhou Project, Komeiji Koishi's Action Game, with collision between sword and magic! Help Marisa hold a Sabbat of witches, and explore the way of treasure hunt with wisdom and strength. On the day of the war, there is the glory of death and no shame of life.

Why similar: Anime 28%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, RPG 17.2%, Action RPG 16.4%, Action 8.3%

In collaboration with Corpse Party scenario writer Makoto Kedouin, this horror RPG follows Mai Toyama’s search for her sister in a quiet lakeside town. She’ll unravel clues to the town’s past by day, and battle Shadow Matter by night. Can you uncover the truth before reality is consumed by darkness?

Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, RPG 22.5%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Anime 17.5%, Action 11.5%

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.2%, Anime 21.3%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Action 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: RPG 24.8%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Anime 16.4%, Action 12%, JRPG 10.2%

Mobius. An idyllic world that lets people forget about the pain and problems of reality. Created by a sentient vocaloid program, μ (Mu), reality and fantasy have become blurred, allowing people to relive their high school years in bliss -- but just how real is a virtual happiness?

Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, Anime 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, RPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14.5%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.9%, Great Soundtrack 29.7%, Anime 12%, Action RPG 6.9%, Action 4.5%

Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!

Why similar: Anime 39.8%, Female Protagonist 33.3%, Action 25.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

In the digital realm of SE.RA.PH, the Holy Grail War is over, but the land’s new ruler faces challenges and threats from all sides. The servants now find themselves drawing up tense and unlikely alliances, preparing for a conflict that may tear SE.RA.PH apart...or destroy it entirely.

Why similar: Anime 33.4%, JRPG 17.6%, Female Protagonist 13%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Hack and Slash 9.8%

Experience the original SENRAN KAGURA Burst, the beginning of the world's best-loved buxom battle series, like never before! Tackle the classic ninja brawler from a whole new perspective in gorgeous, fluid HD, with new features and mechanics throughout!

Why similar: Anime 35.3%, Female Protagonist 31.5%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 4%

A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!

Why similar: Anime 28.5%, JRPG 23.8%, Female Protagonist 18%, RPG 14.7%, Action 8%

Older Neptune takes the spotlight—this time, as the CEO of Victory—at a new video game studio in Gamindustri! It's up to Older Nep and a new Goddess trio to resurrect the company from the ground up in this quirky and meta RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 34.2%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Anime 19.1%, RPG 12.3%, Action 6.7%

Uncover the mysteries at Luna Nova Academy and experience the magical world of Studio Trigger style Japanese animation in Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time.

Why similar: Anime 31.7%, Female Protagonist 27.1%, RPG 16%, JRPG 11.8%, Action 7.5%

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, RPG 13.2%, Anime 11.6%, Action RPG 10.3%

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

Why similar: JRPG 29.1%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Anime 21.7%, RPG 9.7%, Story Rich 5.2%

Gamindustri has been taken over by a new threat, and the CPUs are nowhere to be found! It’s now up to their younger sisters to step into the spotlight and save the day in this hilarious, deeply customizable JRPG!

Why similar: JRPG 32.7%, Anime 25.2%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, RPG 11.3%, Action 3.1%

Underground dwelling girl Hisako is aiming for the surface in a zombie infested Tokyo. Hack and slash RPG! Obtain weapons and gear from enemies, and customize your skill tree to create your own unique and powerful a character!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.1%, Anime 27.7%, RPG 10.5%, JRPG 9.3%, Action 8.4%

This symphonic gunplay RPG, where you can change the fate of the world, has been remastered in a 4K/HD EDITION. Fly through the air and enjoy the blazing gun battles in this fateful tale set on a ruined planet.

Why similar: JRPG 42.7%, RPG 16.5%, Anime 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Anime 18.3%, RPG 12.2%, Action RPG 8.7%