Games Like Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.

Why similar: JRPG 29.7%, 2.5D 18.8%, Action RPG 11.1%, RPG 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same world and lore as the seed game, offering a deeper look at the characters and setting in a grand JRPG format.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Action RPG 35.3%, JRPG 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, RPG 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in action-RPG design that features vibrant pixel art and fast-paced combat similar to the feel of the seed game.

Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.

Why similar: Side Scroller 48.4%, Story Rich 23.9%, Action 14.8%, Anime 9.4%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines side-scrolling action combat with deep town and resource management mechanics that mirror the progression loop of the seed game.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: JRPG 26.2%, Action RPG 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, RPG 9.7%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar sense of wonder through its beautiful pixel art and character-focused action-adventure gameplay.

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 33.8%, JRPG 30.5%, Action RPG 19.7%, Anime 7.5%, Story Rich 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG reimagined with modern action-RPG combat and a colorful, party-based adventure structure.

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 41.8%, RPG 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Story Rich 4.3%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern JRPG that pays homage to the classics with a compelling story and a polished, retro-inspired aesthetic.

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 28.2%, JRPG 13.8%, Action RPG 11.3%, Action 11.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique side-scrolling action-RPG combat system with a strong emphasis on party-based character interactions.

In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.

Why similar: JRPG 35%, Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 12%, 2.5D 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2.5D remake that blends classic JRPG elements with modern action-oriented battle systems.

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 39.7%, RPG 17.5%, Action RPG 17.1%, Anime 8.3%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers some of the most fluid and satisfying action-RPG combat in the genre with a heavy focus on exploration.

Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.

Why similar: JRPG 26%, Action RPG 23.6%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-adventure game that evokes the classic feel of 16-bit era exploration and questing.

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 47.8%, Action RPG 24.9%, RPG 10.8%, Anime 8.8%, Story Rich 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that balances dungeon crawling with social elements and character development in a modern setting.

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: 2.5D 22.5%, Action RPG 16.7%, RPG 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D action-RPG that blends pixel art with 3D environments, focusing on combat and exploration in a unique world.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: 2.5D 28.9%, Side Scroller 19.5%, RPG 18.7%, Anime 10.4%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D action-RPG that emphasizes character progression, gear crafting, and exploration in a gothic setting.

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 36.6%, Action RPG 23.5%, RPG 12.1%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-budget action-RPG that delivers a cinematic experience with deep combat and anime-inspired visuals.

The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!

Why similar: JRPG 30.9%, Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12%, Anime 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern JRPG that successfully incorporates real-time action elements into its deep, story-driven combat system.

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

Why similar: JRPG 37.8%, Action RPG 28.3%, RPG 13.4%, Story Rich 7%, Anime 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG that captures the spirit of classic adventure games with modern, fluid combat mechanics.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: RPG 21%, Action RPG 12.8%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, high-speed side-scrolling combat and a charming art style that fits the action-RPG mold perfectly.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: RPG 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Anime 16.2%, Exploration 12.6%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished side-scrolling action game that captures the classic fantasy aesthetic and tight combat mechanics.

An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, Action RPG 23.5%, RPG 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7.1%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential action-RPG experience that focuses on fast, skill-based combat and classic dungeon exploration.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: JRPG 38%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that features side-scrolling combat and a charming, world-spanning journey.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Action RPG 26.7%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Anime 11.2%, RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking 2D side-scrolling action game with a massive world to explore and deep character customization.

Anuchard has fallen. Generations after the fall, its surviving descendants have chosen you as the Bellwielder of the magical Audros Bell. Go forth, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and restore Anuchard to its former glory: A paradise in the skies!

Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Action RPG 20.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, RPG 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that centers on restoring a town and its people, mirroring the core town-building loop of the seed game.

A fateful encounter with the fairy Noi sets Nayuta and his friends on a path to explore beyond the borders of their island home in order to stop a dark plot.

Why similar: JRPG 34.9%, Action RPG 29.8%, RPG 21.1%, Anime 8.8%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes platforming and fast-paced combat within a charming, light-hearted fantasy world.

The Real Fantasy 2D Action, Magia X. Splendid actions beyond the limits of 2D, unique characters, breathtaking adventures, and warm pastel-colored world awaits you. Stimulate your action urges.

Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Action RPG 18%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 2.5D 8.3%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-RPG that emphasizes character-driven combat and a classic fantasy art style.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Side Scroller 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Exploration 13.6%, Anime 13.4%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides tight, responsive side-scrolling combat and a mysterious world that rewards careful exploration.

Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!

Why similar: JRPG 43.4%, RPG 15.2%, Anime 10.3%, Story Rich 9.4%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG with a unique time-manipulation mechanic that adds a fresh layer to its turn-based combat and world-building.

GOKEN is an action filled RPG where you're in the search for the lost five swords and maybe saving the world too.

Why similar: Action RPG 27.4%, JRPG 26.5%, RPG 24.5%, Action 14.9%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on satisfying, fast-paced combat and a simple, effective progression system.

9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a massive open world RPG/dungeon crawler packed full of content – featuring more than 270 monsters to fight and capture, a fun card game with 180 cards to collect, and over 1,400 unique items to hoard!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.1%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, RPG 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Exploration 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world action-RPG that offers deep dungeon crawling and character building for fans of the genre.

Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.

Why similar: JRPG 38.5%, 2.5D 23.9%, RPG 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Anime 5.2%

Follow Hata no Kokoro as she explores and defeats enemies on the stage of Gensokyo. The game contains many randomized elements such as items, skills and maps. Players can utilize a variety of different playstyles, making each run uniquely different from the last.

Why similar: JRPG 20.5%, Action RPG 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Side Scroller 11%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!

Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Action RPG 22.4%, 2.5D 20.4%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Alphadia Genesis chronicles an epic adventure with Fray and his investigative team from the Archleign Kingdom as they set out to solve a mysterious murder case in a nearby city. Immerse yourself in stunning 3D battles!

Why similar: JRPG 37.6%, RPG 23.7%, Adventure 11%, Action 8.6%, Anime 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional JRPG that offers a polished, classic experience with a focus on story and character party dynamics.

Spin a new tale of the Jura Tempest Federation together with all your favorite characters from the animated series!

Why similar: JRPG 21.6%, Action RPG 19.3%, City Builder 17%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Anime 7.1%

Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.

Why similar: JRPG 36%, RPG 14.8%, Action RPG 11.4%, Anime 9.2%, Dungeon Crawler 7.6%

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 20.7%, 2.5D 18.4%, Action RPG 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, RPG 6.9%

Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 10 classes customizing them with a robust cross-class skill system, craft and upgrade tons of weapons, explore dungeons battling a variety of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!

Why similar: JRPG 17.7%, 2.5D 17.5%, Action RPG 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.

Why similar: JRPG 44.3%, Action RPG 17.7%, RPG 11.8%, Dungeon Crawler 6.9%, Anime 5.7%

Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.

Why similar: JRPG 32.6%, Action RPG 28.4%, Side Scroller 18.9%, RPG 10.4%, Action 4.2%

Enjoy a stylish action combat experience as you explore a chapter storylines from Journey to the West.

Why similar: JRPG 21%, Action RPG 20.3%, 2.5D 16.7%, Side Scroller 10.9%, RPG 7.4%

Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.

Why similar: RPG 26.8%, JRPG 17%, Adventure 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Story Rich 9.2%

Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!

Why similar: JRPG 24.6%, Action RPG 20.4%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, RPG 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!

Why similar: RPG 39.4%, Adventure 16.7%, Action 11.9%, Indie 8.4%, Casual 7.1%

Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22%, JRPG 21.2%, 2.5D 18.2%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 6.1%

Regions of Ruin is a 2D pixel side-scrolling RPG with town-building, where you explore, fight and build into an open world that progressively challenges you and your settlement, and threatens the extinction of the dwarven race.

Why similar: Action RPG 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, RPG 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

Why similar: Action RPG 30.9%, Dungeon Crawler 29.7%, RPG 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Adventure 6.4%

An Action RPG inspired by the classics, with special touch in the game mechanics and anime-style story telling!

Why similar: RPG 32%, Action RPG 19.4%, JRPG 18.8%, Action 13.4%, Indie 8.6%

Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.

Why similar: JRPG 35.1%, Action RPG 20.2%, RPG 14%, Anime 9%, Story Rich 8.9%

Shiness is an Action-RPG developed by indie development studio Enigami, which will let you travel in a captivating universe doomed to destruction ever since the fragmentation of the planet Mahera...

Why similar: RPG 27.4%, JRPG 16.3%, Action RPG 15.5%, Adventure 13.4%, Anime 12.8%

A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, RPG 21.3%, Action RPG 21.2%, Adventure 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice, created by a small team of passionate JRPG lovers.

Why similar: JRPG 31.6%, Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, Anime 8%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 33%, Action-Adventure 32.7%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Singleplayer 6.6%

This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, 2.5D 28.3%, RPG 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Story Rich 6.6%

A bread revolution across the world now begins! Aeruta is a side-scrolling action game with a shop management twist, fight monsters for materials and use them to make breads, then finally make the deserted town popular again!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.8%, RPG 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Anime 13.5%, Adventure 7.8%

Caught in the middle of a divine clash of epic proportions that has left gigantic weapons towering over the landscape, Cyan and newfound allies Elise and Zantis set out on a quest to save the world…and defy the gods. Claim your fate in this fantastical adventure inspired by classic JRPGs.

Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, Action RPG 25.8%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 8.4%, Anime 8%

World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.

Why similar: JRPG 32%, Action RPG 28.1%, RPG 21.2%, Action 10.3%, Anime 7%

Towerborne is an exciting side-scrolling Action RPG Brawler. As an immortal warrior journey across a crumbling world, uncover the mystery of the fallen City of Numbers, and push back the corruption threatening humanity’s survival.

Why similar: Action RPG 33.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, RPG 12.4%, Anime 8.9%

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.7%, Side Scroller 27.7%, RPG 18.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8.6%

An action, adventure & dungeon exploration RPG, where you play as the ninjas Shin & Nobi in their quest to save the world of Sogen!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Action RPG 20.8%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, RPG 10.5%, Anime 7.5%

"Only the possibility of you can change our fate" Rindo comes to the grim realization that his life is on the line when he is forced to compete in the so-called "Reapers' Game."

Why similar: JRPG 28.4%, Action RPG 22.5%, 2.5D 22%, RPG 10%, Story Rich 5.8%

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

Why similar: JRPG 37.4%, RPG 24.2%, Action RPG 19.2%, Action 9.9%, Anime 9.3%