Games Like Dolls Nest

A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development.

Why similar: Mechs 44.9% ★, Robots 14.7%, Souls-like 14.4%, Character Customization 9.5%, Third Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for deep mech customization and challenging, high-octane third-person combat.

Pilot your fully customizable Arsenal mech and join your fellow mercenaries in defending humanity from the corrupted machines and gigantic robots in this post-apocalyptic action game!

Why similar: Mechs 60.4% ★, Robots 16%, Character Customization 10.6%, Action 4.9%, Anime 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a vibrant anime aesthetic combined with extensive mech customization and fast-paced aerial combat.

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: Action RPG 25.6%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Anime 15.7%, Character Customization 15.3%, Action 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect thematic match featuring female protagonists, anime-style storytelling, and action-RPG mechanics.

In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.4%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Action RPG 13.7%, Anime 10.3%, Post-apocalyptic 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG that mirrors the challenging combat and anime-inspired female protagonist found in the seed game.

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: Robots 32.5%, Female Protagonist 29.4%, Post-apocalyptic 13.9%, Anime 11.6%, Action 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar melancholic atmosphere, female android protagonists, and fast-paced action-RPG combat in a ruined world.

Commander, customize and build your Mechanical Assault Skeleton Suit (M.A.S.S.) and lead the fight against an alien invasion bent on exterminating the human race. The fate of humanity is in your hands.

Why similar: Mechs 40.5% ★, Robots 17.3%, Character Customization 11.2%, Action RPG 8.7%, Anime 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the intricate customization of mechs, allowing for deep control over both appearance and performance.

Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!

Why similar: Souls-like 32.4%, Cute 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Action RPG 11.1%, Anime 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a cute anime aesthetic with challenging souls-like combat mechanics and exploration.

Create your own ultimate Gundam in the newest Gundam Breaker! With more customizable parts than ever before, you finally have the freedom to build your perfect Gunpla. Test it in battle using the brand new dual-weapon system and break parts off of your enemies and add them to your collection.

Why similar: Mechs 48.5% ★, Robots 24.2%, Action RPG 8.3%, Character Customization 6.9%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust system for building and customizing your own robots, paired with satisfying hack-and-slash combat.

Bounty Star is an over-the-shoulder 3D action game that marries mech combat and customization with farming and base building. The player takes on the role of a broken but powerful ex-soldier named Clem, a war veteran, talented fighter and expert mech pilot.

Why similar: Mechs 60.1% ★, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Character Customization 8.7%, Post-apocalyptic 8.2%, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist piloting a mech in a post-apocalyptic setting, blending action-adventure with customization.

Bash through gangs of hostile robots and corrupt bosses in this stylish & punchy Action-RPG. As Zoe, a scrappy agile hero, you’ll search for your past while fighting for the future.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Robots 20.8%, Action RPG 11.8%, Third Person 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-adventure game that centers on robot-themed combat and exploration in a desolate world.

“Grab, hurl, and eliminate” Rogue-lite Core-Action!! A large-scale rebellion erupts within the spacecraft “Life Stream.” With the help of you, Rona, an android known as “Metallic Child,” stands up against a fleet of massive robots to stop the plot devised by her own creator, Doctor Irene.

Why similar: Mechs 28.7% ★, Robots 28.5%, Cute 13.3%, Action 8.2%, Female Protagonist 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a cute, anime-inspired robot protagonist in a fast-paced action setting.

Mecha action shooter, plunging the player into an apocalyptic war. Engage in epic battles with endless hordes of monsters in your powerful customizable mechs.

Why similar: Mechs 53.4% ★, Robots 20.9%, Character Customization 7.5%, Post-apocalyptic 5.3%, Third Person 5%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty mech action game that emphasizes tactical combat and robot customization.

Take customization to the extreme with the Omega Customization System and battle with one-of-a-kind combat units in this all-new third-person shooter mecha game.

Why similar: Mechs 54% ★, Character Customization 14.6%, Robots 12.4%, Female Protagonist 4.1%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an absurd amount of freedom in mech customization, focusing on the joy of building unique machines.

Launch a counteroffensive to take back the Earth from alien invaders in this mecha action RPG.

Why similar: Mechs 51.4% ★, Robots 18.4%, Character Customization 12.9%, Third Person 5.8%, Anime 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep mech customization and high-energy action combat that feels very similar to the seed game's core loop.

In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!

Why similar: Mechs 55.2% ★, Robots 16.9%, Character Customization 13.2%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features mechs and high-speed hack-and-slash gameplay.

"PUNIHI LOADER 2" is customizable mecha third-person shooter in which the one-headed mysterious cute creature "Punihi" rides and fights in unique mecha. Customize your mecha by combining over 150 parts. You can also change the clothes of "Punihi". Create your own ultimate mecha.

Why similar: Mechs 58.1% ★, Robots 15.1%, Character Customization 7.5%, Action 4.9%, Third Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person mech shooter that focuses on fast action and customizable loadouts.

Project Nimbus is a high speed mech action game set in a post apocalyptic world. Players control 'Battle Frames' - humanoid battle suits armed with an arsenal of weapons.

Why similar: Mechs 73% ★, Robots 17.6%, Action 5.3%, Anime 4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed mech combat game that emphasizes aerial mobility and anime-style action.

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.5%, Character Customization 17.4%, Action RPG 13.9%, Third Person 12%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action game where you play as an automaton, offering a similar mechanical combat feel.

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: Action RPG 25.3%, Anime 21.5%, Souls-like 17.8%, Character Customization 14.9%, Action 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a strong anime aesthetic, sci-fi themes, and fluid combat mechanics.

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: Souls-like 43.7%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Action RPG 16.8%, Anime 6%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a dark, atmospheric world with a focus on action-oriented exploration.

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: Souls-like 41.7%, Character Customization 20%, Action RPG 11.7%, Anime 10.1%, Third Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like game with deep character customization and a distinct anime art style.

In this PvPvE extraction shooter, players, aided by an AI partner known as a Magus, must survive against xenomorphic creatures and other players in the hunt for resources.

Why similar: Mechs 54.8% ★, Character Customization 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Anime 7.3%, Cute 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A mech-focused game that blends exploration and action in a post-apocalyptic environment.

Collect Gunpla parts with friends, and make the ultimate Gundam! Defeat your enemies with your Gunpla model, collect their parts, and use them to make and battle with your own custom Gundam in this all-new Gunpla action game!

Why similar: Mechs 73.2% ★, Robots 7.3%, Character Customization 6.7%, Anime 6.6%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers extensive parts-based customization for robots within an action-oriented framework.

ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER - M∀RS Remastered in 4K and full VR. Enter Orbital Frame JEHUTY's cockpit and fly through Martian skies!

Why similar: Mechs 74.4% ★, Robots 10.3%, Action 10.1%, Anime 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic high-speed mech action game that defines the genre's intensity.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.3%, Action RPG 26%, Third Person 19.5%, Action 9.5%, Exploration 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a dark fantasy setting with a focus on fast-paced, skill-based action.

Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.

Why similar: Robots 31.7%, Female Protagonist 18%, Post-apocalyptic 12.4%, Third Person 11.4%, Anime 10.7%

Fast-paced mecha themed third person shooter.

Why similar: Mechs 52.6% ★, Robots 20.3%, Character Customization 12.2%, Action 5.3%, Third Person 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person mech action game that focuses on robot customization and combat.

A goofy action RPG. Armed with a plushie, smack down nightmarish foes with cuddly chaos. Cheese the boss. Dodge roll your way to victory!

Why similar: Souls-like 35.5%, Action RPG 15.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Anime 8.8%, Cute 8.2%

A 2.5D top-down, roguelike shooter set in a base that has been taken over by a revolt of robots.

Why similar: Mechs 47.8% ★, Robots 20.5%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Action 10.3%, Anime 2.8%

Attacker-chan! is a 2.5D short, roguelike action game with cute animations. Complete your missions by subduing out-of-control mechs.

Why similar: Mechs 38.7% ★, Robots 17%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action 10.7%, Anime 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-styled action game that shares the female-protagonist focus of the seed game.

Faster than anyone. Stronger than anyone. And more stunning. Customize your robot for “cyber battle racing” in a game that offers all the thrills of racing, battle, and customization. Online, Offline, Time-Attack... which mode will you dominate?!

Why similar: Mechs 48.8% ★, Robots 21.3%, Character Customization 12.4%, Action 4.7%, Anime 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the aesthetic and mechanical customization of robots in a high-speed setting.

Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.1%, Anime 21.9%, Cute 16.6%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 10.1%

Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat in your fully customized armored suit as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous world on land or in the air. Take on titanic boss battles with alone or with up to two other friends in online co-op!

Why similar: Mechs 62.6% ★, Character Customization 13.7%, Anime 7%, Futuristic 4.2%, Third Person 4%

A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.5%, Anime 21%, Character Customization 20.6%, Cute 17.6%, Shooter 10.6%

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: Action RPG 24.5%, Female Protagonist 24%, Anime 12.9%, Cute 12.4%, Souls-like 10%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.7%, Anime 22.4%, Cute 18.4%, Action 12%, Exploration 10.3%

"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: Female Protagonist 24.1%, Action RPG 20.6%, Anime 13.4%, Third Person 12.7%, Cute 11.6%

NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Robots 18.2%, Action RPG 17%, Action 8.2%, Anime 8%

Nimbus INFINITY is a high-speed mech action game, set in the future of a war-torn Earth that has just begun to heal. Equip mechanical Battle Frames with weapons to customize your battle style, and soar through variant battlefields while discovering the story of a new generation.

Why similar: Mechs 52.9% ★, Robots 13.3%, Anime 7%, Third Person 5.8%, Post-apocalyptic 5.4%

This game is a time survival game with role-playing and roguelite elements. Through the choice of upgrades in battle to make the character stronger and stronger, defeat the oncoming enemies.

Why similar: Mechs 55.1% ★, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Anime 10%, Cute 9%, Futuristic 5.3%

Project I is an action-adventure game that follows the protagonist's journey to escape from an unknown laboratory and regain who he is. Defeat the enemies and escape from the lab.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.1%, Robots 21.3%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action 10.4%, Futuristic 4.1%

Craft original weapons and engage in strategic time-freezing battles as you dive into the million-floor deep underground world of this deep-diving action strategy game.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.8%, Cute 19.3%, Anime 17.7%, Exploration 12.4%, Action 12.2%

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Anime 27.2%, Cute 19.2%, Character Customization 18.8%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action 15.2%

This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.1%, Female Protagonist 17%, Character Customization 13.1%, Action RPG 11.6%, Anime 10%

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Mechs 36.2% ★, Female Protagonist 29.9%, Action 17.8%, Anime 9.5%, Cute 3.9%

Dive into the dreamy world of Crearia in Onirism! Join Carol on a magical quest to find her lost plushie, Bunbun. Use quirky gadgets and wild weapons as you embark on a spellbinding journey through fantastical worlds, where you'll battle cunning and colorful foes in thrilling, high-intensity combat!

Why similar: Cute 46.1%, Funny 20.5%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 3.2%

Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Character Customization 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Third Person 8.5%

"Bullet Girls Phantasia" is the latest installment of the all-female third person shooter "Bullet Girls" series. This game is a thrilling action-packed game where cute girls shoot assault rifles and bazookas in a world filled with slimes, orcs, and dragons.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.9%, Cute 17.2%, Anime 15.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 10.8%

Become a pilot in the world of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, for the first time available with English localization! Engage in thrilling, action-packed Gundam battles, complete missions, and tune up your newly acquired Mobile Suits!

Why similar: Mechs 52.3% ★, Robots 17.2%, Action RPG 8.9%, Character Customization 8.4%, Action 6.5%

You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.

Why similar: Mechs 53.2% ★, Robots 20.7%, Post-apocalyptic 8%, Futuristic 4.7%, Shooter 4.6%

In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!

Why similar: Character Customization 26.1%, Female Protagonist 25.6%, Anime 14.8%, Cute 13.7%, Action 11.9%

Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...

Why similar: Souls-like 52.2%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Anime 14.3%, Action 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.6%, Cute 30.7%, Action 30.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Funny 3.1%

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: Souls-like 29.8%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Action RPG 17.1%, Anime 11.3%, Cute 7.3%

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.2%, Anime 23.5%, Action 15.1%, Exploration 14.4%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34%, Third Person 18.8%, Action 13.3%, Cute 13.1%, Anime 11.1%

Reach your potential in a fast and fluid 3D action-platformer set in a beautiful and hopeful Solarpunk world. Take on challenging bosses, upgrade your systems, and show humanity the promise of AI.

Why similar: Robots 30.9%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Third Person 10.4%, Anime 9.9%, Futuristic 8.7%

Destroy massive swarms of monsters to grind and grow stronger in this Open-World Sandbox RPG. Build automated systems that farm monster drops for you, defeat bosses, and descend deeper into an interconnected underworld.

Why similar: Action RPG 35.9%, Anime 20.9%, Cute 19.1%, Action 13.1%, Exploration 10.9%