- #1 Wuthering Waves
97% matchVery Positive88% of 50,098 reviews2025
Dev: KURO GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 71.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Why similar: Anime 29.2%, RPG 14.7%, Exploration 10.7%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Third Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar high-mobility, open-world anime experience with fluid, skill-based action combat.
- #2 Snowbreak: Containment Zone
96% matchMixed66% of 10,661 reviews2023
Dev: Amazing Seasun Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
The new 3D Waifu Sci-Fi RPG Shooter is here! Aim at fate, fight by our side! Clear the specified stage to claim an Orange-Tier Operative!
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.8%, Anime 25.6%, RPG 10.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Action RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same core loop of third-person shooter mechanics combined with anime character collection.
- #3 The First Descendant
96% matchMixed57% of 111,073 reviews2024
Dev: NEXON Games Co., Ltd.Pub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 40.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, RPG 8.2%, Action RPG 7.8%, Online Co-Op 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the high-fidelity looter-shooter experience with deep character customization and fast-paced combat.
- #4 Punishing: Gray Raven
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,244 reviews2026
Dev: KURO GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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: Hack and Slash 28.7%, Anime 22.8%, RPG 18.7%, Third Person 8%, Action 8%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, high-speed anime action combat that mirrors the mechanical depth of the seed game.
- #5 Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
94% matchMixed69% of 24,567 reviews2020
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 89.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a free-to-play action MMO. Join players around the world to explore the planet Halpha and fight in epic battles as ARKS Defenders! Unleash your imagination with our ultimate character creation experience and creative spaces to create your own phantasy.
Why similar: Anime 33%, RPG 17.2%, Action RPG 13.6%, Online Co-Op 10.6%, Massively Multiplayer 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A perfect match for the hybrid shooter-action gameplay set in a vast, anime-inspired sci-fi world.
- #6 Warframe
94% matchVery Positive88% of 667,194 reviews2013
Dev: Digital Extremes
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 278.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Why similar: Looter Shooter 30.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 16.1%, Action RPG 10.1%, RPG 8.3%, Hack and Slash 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive high-mobility looter-shooter that shares the fast-paced, mission-based structure.
- #7 Honkai Impact 3rd
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 9,986 reviews2021
Dev: COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Honkai Impact 3rd - Ultimate anime action made real! HD cel-shading, infinite combos, explosive feedback... Experience next-gen real-time action! An original tale told across media, immersive stage events, star-studded voice cast... Become part of the legend!
Why similar: Anime 18.4%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 12.9%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Shooter 10%
Why You'll Like It: A classic in the anime action-RPG genre that heavily influenced the combat style of modern hybrid games.
- #8 Tower of Fantasy
92% matchMixed66% of 12,012 reviews2022
Dev: Hotta StudioPub: Perfect World Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 54.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Embark together on your fantasy adventure! Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world RPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy now is officially available on Steam.
Why similar: Anime 37.5%, RPG 21.3%, Action RPG 19.6%, Massively Multiplayer 6.4%, Open World 6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines open-world exploration with anime-styled combat and multiplayer RPG elements.
- #9 Strinova
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 29,976 reviews2024
Dev: iDreamSky
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 30.6%, Anime 26.4%, Shooter 11%, Third Person 9.2%, Online Co-Op 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical anime-styled third-person shooter that emphasizes mobility and character-based abilities.
- #10 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
91% matchVery Positive90% of 51,933 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 34.0 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!
Why similar: Anime 23.8%, Action RPG 19.4%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, RPG 11.5%, Online Co-Op 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features polished, high-quality anime action-RPG combat with a focus on character-driven team dynamics.
- #11 The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin
90% matchMixed60% of 14,804 reviews2026
Dev: Netmarble F&CPub: Netmarble
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
is an open-world anime RPG set in the universe of [The Seven Deadly Sins]. Step into the role of Prince Tristan of Liones and explore an open-world Britannia, as you embark on a journey to restore order to a world thrown into chaos by the collision of time and space.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Anime 19.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, RPG 12.6%, Online Co-Op 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world anime RPG that emphasizes exploration and dynamic combat encounters.
- #12 Torchlight: Infinite
89% matchMixed70% of 20,736 reviews2023
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 39.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.4%, Action RPG 23.4%, RPG 21.2%, Action 5.2%, Fantasy 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced loot-driven action-RPG that provides a similar satisfying progression loop.
- #13 Endless Alice
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,132 reviews2025
Dev: HowlingRain
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Endless Alice is a third-person action-adventure game combining Roguelite elements, anime aesthetics, and endless possibilities. Choose characters with unique combat styles and embark on adventures! Play solo or with friends in cooperative challenges for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 26.6% ★, Third-Person Shooter 19.5%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Anime 12.7%, Online Co-Op 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that incorporates shooter mechanics and anime-inspired visuals.
- #14 REMNANT II®
87% matchVery Positive82% of 67,184 reviews2023
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 17.5 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.2%, Looter Shooter 17.3% ★, RPG 13.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Co-op 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A premier third-person shooter with deep action-RPG elements and complex boss encounters.
- #15 BLEACH Brave Souls
88% matchVery Positive88% of 12,552 reviews2020
Dev: KLab Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 113.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The world of mega-hit manga and anime BLEACH comes to Steam in this exciting 3D action game! Build a team using your favorite characters from the BLEACH universe!
Why similar: Anime 34.8%, RPG 17.1%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, Online Co-Op 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A popular anime action game with a focus on character collection and team-based combat.
- #16 CODE VEIN
86% matchVery Positive83% of 61,768 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Anime 28.4%, Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 12.4%, Hack and Slash 12%, Third Person 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an anime-styled action-RPG experience with a focus on character builds and challenging combat.
- #17 Terminull Brigade™
85% matchMixed52% of 5,754 reviews2025
Dev: Pew Pew GamesPub: Level Infinite
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Rise with Aion — ignite the rebellion, slay the foes, rally your allies, and unmask Terminull’s deepest, most dangerous secrets before they can rewrite our world.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 38.1% ★, Third-Person Shooter 20%, RPG 9.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Online Co-Op 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A looter-shooter that focuses on PvE action and character progression.
- #18 Dungeon Fighter Online
86% matchMixed61% of 5,691 reviews2016
Dev: Neople
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Get ready for the ultimate brawl! Dungeon Fighter Online is a classic beat-em up 2D action game with an epic storyline and RPG elements! Choose from 17 diverse classes, and unravel ancient mysteries as you punch, slash, shoot, or summon your way to victory!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Anime 19.4%, RPG 14%, Action RPG 12.4%, Massively Multiplayer 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling action-RPG that remains a benchmark for anime-styled combat systems.
- #19 NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 300,497 reviews2021
Dev: 24 EntertainmentPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 124.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 40 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.2%, Anime 25.9%, Third Person 15.9%, Massively Multiplayer 14.1%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-mobility, melee-heavy action combat that feels very similar to the hack-and-slash elements of the seed.
- #20 SCARLET NEXUS
82% matchVery Positive80% of 18,056 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Anime 31.9%, Action RPG 20.9%, RPG 19.7%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique blend of psychic powers and fast-paced anime action in a futuristic setting.
- #21 Vindictus
83% matchMixed67% of 7,985 reviews2012
Dev: NEXONPub: NEXON America Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 98.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vindictus is an Action RPG that delivers the highest level of combat mechanics and high-quality visuals. Featuring a fully interactive environment, dungeon objects and monsters become part of your arsenal. Experience unique, creative action gameplay that sets a new standard for online RPGs.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.2%, RPG 19%, Massively Multiplayer 13.2%, Action RPG 8.3%, Third Person 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its visceral, physics-based hack-and-slash combat within an action-RPG framework.
- #22 UNDECEMBER: The Forge
82% matchMixed52% of 20,586 reviews2022
Dev: Needs GamesPub: LINE Games Corporation
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
UNDECEMBER is a Hack & Slash Action RPG in which players are able to surpass the conventional limits of skills by endlessly combining variety of Skill and Link Runes. Become a Rune Hunter and experience the joy of farming and growth!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.1%, RPG 19.8%, Action RPG 18.4%, Online Co-Op 7.8%, Third Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that allows for deep customization of skills and combat styles.
- #23 SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream
81% matchMixed65% of 2,838 reviews2024
Dev: Dimps CorporationPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 60.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Introducing the 2nd installment for the 10th anniversary of SWORD ART ONLINE! A total of 21 characters from the series join the battle beyond memory—a challenge taken on solo or with friends. Go beyond memory... and Switch!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Third-Person Shooter 16.9%, Anime 15.5%, Action RPG 13.6%, RPG 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a multiplayer-focused anime action experience with diverse character classes.
- #24 GOD EATER 3
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,878 reviews2019
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 30.7%, Hack and Slash 27%, RPG 9.3%, Action RPG 7.8%, Co-op 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced anime action game focused on hunting large monsters with a variety of weapon types.
- #25 Zenless Zone Zero
78% matchVery Positive87% of 6,851 reviews2026
Dev: COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Zenless Zone Zero is HoYoverse’s brand-new urban fantasy ARPG. Players act as "Proxies" who explore Hollows alongside a wide range of unique Agents, fighting enemies, and completing commissions on their journey to unveil the mysteries behind New Eridu.
Why similar: Anime 36.4%, Hack and Slash 30.6%, Action RPG 9.6%, RPG 6.5%, Third Person 6.2%
- #26 Devil May Cry 5
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 166,122 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.7%, Action 12.9%, Third Person 12.6%, Anime 9.1%, Story Rich 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for stylish, high-mobility hack-and-slash combat.
- #27 NieR:Automata™
79% matchVery Positive87% of 151,458 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Hack and Slash 52.9%, RPG 21.3%, Anime 12.1%, Story Rich 6.3%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of anime-styled action that blends hack-and-slash combat with third-person shooter segments.
- #28 Closers
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,532 reviews2018
Dev: Naddic Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Closers is an episodic anime action RPG bursting with spectacular battles and steeped in an epic storyline. Choose your Closer, gather your friends or dive in solo, and use your amazing powers to protect Earth, in mankind’s desperate battle against horrific monsters from another dimension!
Why similar: Anime 41.5%, Hack and Slash 23.5%, RPG 16.3%, Massively Multiplayer 11.9%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-themed action game that emphasizes high-speed movement and ability-based combat.
- #29 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 88,274 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 69.8%, Third Person 12.5%, Action 11.9%, Story Rich 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers incredibly fast-paced, high-mobility hack-and-slash action that rewards aggressive play.
- #30 Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 8,282 reviews2025
Dev: Netmarble NeoPub: Netmarble
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Solo Leveling, the webtoon with 14.3 billion views worldwide, is now an action RPG game! Help our hero grow from his humble E-Rank beginnings.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Anime 17.6%, Action RPG 14.7%, RPG 10.5%, Online Co-Op 8.7%
- #31 SWORD OF JUSTICE
77% matchMixed54% of 1,800 reviews2025
Dev: ZhuRong Studio
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
“Sword of Justice” is sparking a rebellion against outdated RPG builds! This groundbreaking Open World MMO defies tradition with stunning visuals and an immersive, lifelike atmosphere that deeply influences the game world. Step into "The Pulsing Martial World" and experience its breath-taking allure
Why similar: RPG 16.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Massively Multiplayer 9.5%, Third Person 9.5%
- #32 LAST CLOUDIA
77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,002 reviews2021
Dev: AIDIS Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 151.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A fantasy RPG that weaves a sprawling tale with quirky characters and cinematic effects. Its gorgeous, fast-paced battles feature pixel art characters sweeping though 3D playspaces.
Why similar: RPG 37.4%, Anime 16.8%, Action 13.5%, Online Co-Op 10.7%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #33 Aura Kingdom - Impact
75% matchMostly Negative34% of 717 reviews2025
Dev: X-Legend Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
[Aura Kingdom: Impact] is an anime-style fantasy MMORPG. Explore a vast world, fight with dynamic skills, and switch classes freely. Summon Eidolons to aid in battle. Try the new Floating Cannon class with powerful ranged combos and seamless skill use.
Why similar: RPG 36.3%, Massively Multiplayer 15.1%, Action 12.2%, Anime 11.8%, 3D 7.7%
- #34 Crystal of Atlan
73% matchMixed65% of 490 reviews2025
Dev: Nuverse Pte.Ltd.Pub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Crystal of Atlan is a Magicpunk MMO Action RPG where you can immerse yourself in a Magicpunk world. Build your skills, fight and uncover the secrets of this world with your allies! Time to embark on a wondrous journey of Magic and Machinery!
Why similar: RPG 24.2%, Action RPG 19.5%, Anime 11.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Action 8%
- #35 Toram Online
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,977 reviews2021
Dev: Asobimo, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The MMORPG of a massive and magnificent fantasy! Let's explore the MMO world!
Why similar: Anime 32.5%, RPG 19%, Massively Multiplayer 12.4%, Online Co-Op 9.4%, Third Person 8%
- #36 VALKYRIE CONNECT
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,129 reviews2020
Dev: Ateam Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 127.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enjoy deep character growth and co-op boss battles in this JRPG.
Why similar: RPG 53.1%, Anime 31.3%, Online Co-Op 7.4%, Co-op 3.7%, Fantasy 3.6%
- #37 Where Winds Meet
70% matchVery Positive87% of 111,005 reviews2025
Dev: Everstone StudioPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.
Why similar: Action RPG 33.7%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Fantasy 11.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, Third Person 9.9%
- #38 The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 568 reviews2024
Dev: Team CARAVANPub: Aiming Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Enter the world of The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden, a multiplayer, narrative driven, action-RPG where players form their own party from a deep roster of unique characters, voiced by the actors from the anime, and engage in new stories, to take down the world-threatening Cult of Diabolos.
Why similar: Anime 27.6%, Action RPG 21.6%, RPG 19.5%, Story Rich 9%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #39 ArcheBlade™
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 7,619 reviews2014
Dev: CodeBrush GamesPub: Codebrush Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
ArcheBlade is a free to play 3D multiplayer fighting game that captures the essence of combo-based fighting games combined with unique game modes. Play as one of many characters and master your skills to become the best fighter.
Why similar: Anime 43.6%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action 9.8%, Massively Multiplayer 8.2%, RPG 7.5%
- #40 Blue Protocol: Star Resonance
71% matchMixed51% of 18,909 reviews2025
Dev: Shanghai Bokura Network Technology Co.LtdPub: A Plus
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance × FAIRY TAIL Limited time collaboration is available now! Join Natsu and Lucy and take on new challenges! Dress your hero in themed outfits, deck out your house with Fairy Tail collectibles, and hang out with Happy & Carla in the new Spirit Echo system!
Why similar: Anime 22.9%, Action RPG 16.7%, RPG 14.9%, Third Person 10.1%, Massively Multiplayer 10.1%
- #41 Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 19,450 reviews2018
Dev: Dimps CorporationPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 52.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience an original story where you are the protagonist in the world of Gun Gale Online. Create your own avatar and explore devastated lands while experiencing exciting third person shooting in this action RPG.
Why similar: Anime 32.5%, Third-Person Shooter 21.2%, RPG 16.7%, Shooter 7.5%, Third Person 5.7%
- #42 Elsword
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 9,690 reviews2014
Dev: KOGPub: KOG Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 79.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.
Why similar: Anime 38.2%, RPG 19.9%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Massively Multiplayer 10.9%, Action 5.8%
- #43 Sword Art Online: Integral Factor
70% matchMixed65% of 2,153 reviews2023
Dev: Asobimo, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Aim to conquer Aincrad with Kirito and Asuna
Why similar: RPG 27.5%, Anime 26.9%, Action RPG 16.5%, Massively Multiplayer 9.4%, Action 8%
- #44 OUTRIDERS
69% matchMixed67% of 61,162 reviews2021
Dev: People Can FlyPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 51.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 46.7% ★, Third-Person Shooter 20.8%, RPG 11%, Co-op 6.3%, Shooter 3.9%
- #45 Action Taimanin
68% matchVery Positive83% of 19,315 reviews2020
Dev: LiLithPub: Infini-Brain inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 61.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Why similar: Anime 35.1%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, RPG 10.8%, Action RPG 10.5%, 3D 6%
- #46 Dark Throne : The Queen Rises
69% matchMixed62% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: EPIC LEAGUE PTE. LTD.
Windows · Mac
Exhilarating Attacks and Thrilling Battles!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 16.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 6.4%
- #47 GunZ 2: The Second Duel
69% matchMixed66% of 10,662 reviews2014
Dev: Masangsoft
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
GunZ 2: the Second Duel is a free-to-play 3D TPS and is the most fast-paced tough action shooter game.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.1%, Hack and Slash 27.8%, Action 11.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Third Person 5.9%
- #48 Soul Land: Awakening World
66% matchNo user reviews50% of 242 reviews2026
Dev: 37GAMES
Windows
The first-ever 3D open-world MMORPG of the Soul Land saga is here! Featuring dual-authorization from the original novels and anime—this time, redefine the Soul Land universe!
Why similar: RPG 27.9%, Action RPG 17.3%, Anime 12.9%, Action 9.6%, Exploration 9.1%
- #49 Eterspire
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,204 reviews2026
Dev: Stonehollow Workshop
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Eterspire is a cozy old-school MMORPG where skill and dedication define your progression. Grind for gear, explore the vibrant world of Aetera, discover new content every two weeks, and join a growing, welcoming community in a free-to-play MMO with PC and mobile crossplay.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 16.1%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Massively Multiplayer 10.7%
- #50 Soulworker
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 10,730 reviews2021
Dev: VALOFEPub: G・O・P
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 58.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Fierce emotions help fuel SoulWorkers to save the world from the devastated scene of a post-apocalyptic world. In a world where only dark devastation reigns – you are the only SoulWorker to come to the rescue.
Why similar: Anime 27.4%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, RPG 12.3%, Action RPG 12.1%, Third Person 6.7%
- #51 Alchemia Story
68% matchMixed61% of 370 reviews2023
Dev: Asobimo, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 33.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Create the character you really want, and explore the alchemy world with the help of "YOME"!
Why similar: RPG 22.9%, Anime 20.3%, Third Person 13.3%, Massively Multiplayer 9.6%, Online Co-Op 7.5%
- #52 Dragon Nest
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,295 reviews2012
Dev: Eyedentity Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dragon Nest is an online action role-playing game that combines the blazingly fast combat and visually stunning attacks of a console game with the epic story and role-playing elements of classic MMORPGs.
Why similar: Anime 30.2%, RPG 23.4%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Massively Multiplayer 13.9%, Action 8.2%