Games Like Echoes of Aincrad

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 30.6%, JRPG 16.8%, Character Customization 12.9%, Anime 12.8%, Action RPG 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the definitive anime-style souls-like, offering deep character customization and challenging combat that mirrors the core experience of the seed game.

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 24.3%, Anime 15.9%, Action RPG 15.8%, Souls-like 7.6%, RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential anime action-RPG that focuses on unique combat abilities and a compelling narrative set in a futuristic, dangerous world.

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: JRPG 29.1%, Action RPG 20.6%, Anime 16.8%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features high-fidelity anime visuals paired with fast-paced, satisfying action-RPG combat and party-based synergy.

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 30.6%, Anime 18%, Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 8.5%, Fantasy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a polished JRPG experience with a beautiful fantasy world and an engaging, real-time action combat system.

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 41.1%, Action RPG 18.5%, Anime 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 5.4%, RPG 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG that leans heavily into anime aesthetics and precise, punishing combat mechanics.

Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.

Why similar: JRPG 19.5%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Souls-like 18%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels in high-octane, stylish hack-and-slash combat that emphasizes speed and player skill in a fantasy setting.

Enjoy seamless, action-packed real-time battles using a combination of sword skills, sacred arts, and your favorite SAO characters!

Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, Anime 22.9%, RPG 18.8%, Character Customization 11.7%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a large-scale open-world experience with a focus on party-based combat and anime-style storytelling.

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 20.5%, JRPG 20%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Character Customization 17.1%, Action RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on fast-paced anime action and extensive character customization, tasking players with taking down massive, dangerous creatures.

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 48.7%, JRPG 20.2%, RPG 13.7%, Anime 10.4%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly blends philosophical anime storytelling with fluid, high-speed hack-and-slash combat that feels both rewarding and challenging.

Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.

Why similar: JRPG 25%, Action RPG 20.2%, Souls-like 17.5%, RPG 8.9%, Dark 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty, souls-like combat system that rewards mastery of mechanics and diverse character builds.

2026, Sword Art: Origin, a new VRMMORPG has emerged. Kirito meets a mysterious NPC and receives a cryptic message. This game is definitively not the same as the one he escaped years ago…

Why similar: JRPG 32%, Anime 29.6%, RPG 12.5%, Character Customization 9.5%, Hack and Slash 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Often considered the most robust entry in the SAO series, it offers a vast world and deep RPG systems that mirror the seed game's inspiration.

Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 35.4%, Action RPG 23.4%, Anime 11.3%, RPG 10.5%, Fantasy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG that prioritizes exploration and elemental combat within a beautifully crafted fantasy world.

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 22.4%, Action RPG 16.6%, Anime 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Futuristic 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-RPG that features a unique anime aesthetic and fast, combo-heavy combat mechanics.

Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.

Why similar: JRPG 36.4%, Action RPG 25.8%, RPG 11.7%, Fantasy 8.3%, 3D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a masterclass in modern action-RPG combat with deep character development and a cinematic anime-inspired presentation.

Eternights is a dating action game where you try to make the most out of life during the apocalypse. Monday: Go on a date. Tuesday: Clear dungeon. Friday: Freak out! The clock is ticking!!

Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Anime 20.2%, Action RPG 17.1%, Futuristic 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines intense hack-and-slash action with dating-sim elements, mirroring the character-driven focus of the seed game.

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 30.5%, JRPG 28.7%, Character Customization 19.8%, RPG 11.8%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: This entry shifts to a third-person shooter action-RPG format, offering unique character customization and gear progression.

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 36.9%, Anime 14.4%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 13.8%, Hack and Slash 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action JRPG that excels in exploration and fluid combat, capturing the sense of adventure found in the seed game.

Explore, fight, and produce items to grow stronger as seven distinct heroes in this silent world. Guided by the Princess, you'll delve into the Abyss and learn the mysteries of the King and his now-ruined kingdom. In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity?

Why similar: JRPG 23.2%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action RPG 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Anime 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action-RPG that emphasizes character progression and varied combat styles.

Experience the awesome power of the Curse of the Abyss, as well as the astonishing, legendary entities known as primeval creatures. Prepare to glimpse the world of Riko and her friends.

Why similar: Action RPG 26.3%, Anime 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Character Customization 9%, Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the dangerous, exploration-heavy atmosphere of a fantasy world while maintaining a strong anime aesthetic.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

Why similar: Action RPG 32.7%, Character Customization 20.4%, Fantasy 15.2%, RPG 15.2%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more grounded, its deep character customization and challenging fantasy combat provide a similar sense of adventure and danger.

Fantasy meets reality in Shibuya, Tokyo, where magic is something to be feared. In this action RPG, a young wizard seeks freedom through strength, and an officer seeks to control magic and restore order. When their paths cross, a darkness that will transform the world descends.

Why similar: JRPG 32.5%, Action RPG 22.9%, RPG 13.8%, Action 7.6%, Fantasy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on a unique combat system involving switching between different modes to overcome challenging foes.

A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

Why similar: JRPG 22.3%, Action RPG 17.3%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Character Customization 11.8%, Anime 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and a dual-character combat system.

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: JRPG 27.4%, Action RPG 19.9%, Souls-like 19.1%, Anime 15.6%, RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane anime action-RPG that focuses on character synergy and fluid, skill-based combat encounters.

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 42.3%, Action RPG 20.1%, Anime 15%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends modern-day anime life with dungeon-crawling and real-time combat.

Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls! Engage in thrilling battles with powerful sword abilities and characters from this legendary anime franchise.

Why similar: Anime 62.9%, Action 16.8%, 3D 15.6%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D action game that captures the high-energy combat and aesthetic of a classic anime series.

Endless fantasy action and adventure await you and your friends in Dungeons of Eternity. Hack-n-slash takes on a new meaning in VR: swing swords, throw axes, use bows, wield magic staffs, and more to make it out alive. Become the most powerful adventurer in this blockbuster VR experience!

Why similar: Action RPG 21.8%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, VR 13.7%, Character Customization 12%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op dungeon-crawler that focuses on action-RPG progression and exploration in a fantasy setting.

Be an anime protagonist and explore a fantasy world in VR. Use your unique abilities and sword skills to defeat invading enemies. Come join Stella on an adventure now!

Why similar: JRPG 23.6%, Action RPG 16%, Anime 14.5%, VR 13.3%, Hack and Slash 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A VR action-RPG that brings anime-style swordplay to life with an emphasis on immersive combat.

The culmination of the SWORD ART ONLINE game series, Last Recollection features the largest roster of SAO playable characters and sub scenarios!

Why similar: JRPG 23%, Action RPG 18.1%, Anime 14%, Character Customization 12.7%, Futuristic 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a massive roster of characters and a complex combat system designed for fans of the series.

Explore the anime-style open world of the Continent of Orbis, brought to life with Unreal Engine 5! Recruit unique companions, unleash spectacular Status Ailment tag-team action, and embark on an epic journey to save the world from the threat of a Dragon reawakened after 60 years.

Why similar: JRPG 21.7%, Anime 20.2%, Action RPG 18.5%, RPG 10.4%, Hack and Slash 8.3%

An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, JRPG 17.6%, Action RPG 14.6%, Character Customization 12.5%, Anime 12%

Dive in and experience the magical world of Grand Amnis! Armed with the gauntlet, explore the mysterious Ruins beneath the city with your companion Iris, a novice researcher, as you uncover the dark secrets and prevent a terrifying future in this narrative action adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, Action RPG 16.5%, Anime 13.7%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, VR 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused dungeon-crawler that blends anime storytelling with magical action-RPG mechanics.

Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World have begun to merge. In the midst of the chaos, Yui has gone missing. Kirito must challenge the Seven Kings of pure color from the Accelerated World to gain access to her location.

Why similar: Anime 29.3%, JRPG 26.8%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 14.3%, Hack and Slash 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A crossover title that combines two anime universes with a focus on fast-paced action and RPG progression.

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 22.3%, Action RPG 22%, Anime 17.4%, Souls-like 12.1%, RPG 7.8%

Take on the role of Kirito, the hero of the popular Sword Art Online anime series, and explore a fantasy world alongside attractive companions! Take down tough enemies in strategic battles and communicate with your companions in real time!

Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, Anime 23.8%, RPG 14.4%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Action RPG 5.3%

A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Souls-like 19%, Action RPG 18.5%, Anime 13%, Fantasy 8.6%

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: Action RPG 19.4%, Hack and Slash 18%, Anime 14.7%, JRPG 12.1%, Character Customization 9.6%

Enter the VRMMO world of the much-loved anime SWORD ART ONLINE! In Alfheim Online, a world of fairies and magic, you become the hero of the series, Kirito, and together with your wondrous friends try to conquer the floating land of Svart Alfheim.

Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Anime 21.6%, Character Customization 16%, RPG 15.7%, Fantasy 7.9%

Aim to conquer Aincrad with Kirito and Asuna

Why similar: Anime 19.9%, Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 15.2%, JRPG 14.1%, Futuristic 8.7%

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.8%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action RPG 17.9%, JRPG 9.9%, Character Customization 8.2%

Game Freak's brand-new title: Beast of Reincarnation is an action RPG with a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat. Experience the innovative "one-person, one-dog action RPG" in the beautiful yet harsh world of Beast of Reincarnation. What awaits at the end of Emma and Koo's journey?

Why similar: Souls-like 39.5%, Action RPG 24.4%, Fantasy 9.8%, RPG 8.8%, 3D 6.1%

An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!

Why similar: Souls-like 27.9%, RPG 15.5%, Action RPG 15.3%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Dark 11.6%

Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.

Why similar: JRPG 25.4%, Action RPG 20.8%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Anime 10.2%, RPG 9.4%

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: Souls-like 30.1%, Anime 29.5%, RPG 11.1%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action 6%

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: JRPG 22.6%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action RPG 18.9%, RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 7.2%

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 27.3%, JRPG 23.7%, Anime 19.7%, RPG 11.3%, Action 6.9%

Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.4%, Action RPG 27.7%, RPG 10.6%, Action 9.6%, 3D 5%

Experience the anime from DanMachi. Follow the story from the beginning and discover new content in the game! Enter the world of Orario, where gods live amongst humans and protect them in their Familia - become the greatest adventurer through dungeon-crawling, real-time RPG combat and date events!

Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Anime 13.7%, Fantasy 8.1%

Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.

Why similar: Fantasy 26.9%, Realistic 18.6%, Mystery 16.9%, Singleplayer 11.1%, Adventure 10.9%

The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.

Why similar: JRPG 42.6%, Anime 19.7%, RPG 13.4%, Fantasy 8.7%, Character Customization 7.7%

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: JRPG 26%, Souls-like 18.6%, Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 11.6%, RPG 9.1%

The memories of the Hero, in your hands! Experience the story of the legendary anime series, DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai, in an exhilarating action role-playing game that combines stunning visuals with art from the anime and manga.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.4%, Action RPG 23.5%, Anime 17.8%, Character Customization 10.7%, RPG 10.3%

Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, Character Customization 12.5%, Fantasy 7.3%

Dungeon crawl through a magical JRPG world. Turn-based battles, waifu romance, and visual novel choices await!

Why similar: JRPG 37.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Anime 14.3%, RPG 12.1%, 3D 6.3%

Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.5%, Action RPG 23.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Character Customization 10.7%, RPG 6.6%

Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 4 unique classes, and customize them with a robust cross-class skill system. Craft and upgrade weapons and armor. Explore dungeons full of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!

Why similar: JRPG 21.2%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action RPG 15.4%, Character Customization 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%

Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.

Why similar: Character Customization 26.1%, Action RPG 24.3%, Fantasy 17.1%, RPG 14.4%, 3D 7%

Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

Why similar: JRPG 55.5%, RPG 27.6%, Anime 6.2%, Fantasy 5%, Character Customization 3.4%

"Dream Echoes" is an atypical top-down RogueLite ARPG centered on loot grinding and meta-progression. Explore the dream world, collect "Concepts", and enjoy highly free combinative combat. Upon waking, gather "Memories" to carry some "Concepts" into your next adventure…

Why similar: Anime 26.5%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, RPG 15%, Fantasy 14%, Action 8.4%

The latest entry in the character collection and football simulation RPG series, "Inazuma Eleven!" With an original story featuring new main characters, over 5,400 players from across the series' history to collect and train, as well as exciting online tournaments, you can play the game your way!

Why similar: Anime 29.1%, Character Customization 24.4%, RPG 15.8%, JRPG 15.1%, 3D 8.9%

Enter the world of ATLYSS, a Singleplayer/Online RPG where you can fight with or against friends in a surreal world filled with creatures beyond comprehension. Customize and progress your character(s), complete quests, and discover strange locations.

Why similar: Action RPG 33.6%, Character Customization 25.5%, RPG 12.9%, Fantasy 10.3%, 3D 6.6%