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 29.5%, 2.5D 18.5%, Action RPG 11.2%, RPG 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This direct successor shares the same world and art style, offering a deeper, turn-based JRPG experience that expands on the lore established in Rising.

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 35.7%, JRPG 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, RPG 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar top-tier pixel art style and fast-paced action RPG combat paired with intricate dungeon exploration.

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 42.3%, RPG 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Story Rich 4.3%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern JRPG design that utilizes stunning pixel art and a compelling story, appealing to fans of the genre's classic roots.

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 25.8%, Action RPG 23.9%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This action RPG captures the adventurous spirit of classic top-down games with a focus on exploration and lighthearted questing.

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 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, RPG 9.7%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game offers a beautiful, detailed pixel-art world and a character-focused narrative that mirrors the charm found in Rising.

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 48.6%, Story Rich 23.6%, Action 15%, Anime 9.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Rising, this game perfectly balances side-scrolling action platforming with a rewarding town and resource management system.

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 11.5%, Action 11.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This 2.5D action RPG features a unique party-based combat system and beautiful hand-drawn art that feels very similar in tone to Rising.

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 16.9%, RPG 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines 2.5D side-scrolling action with RPG elements and a unique aesthetic that feels like a more mature cousin to Rising.

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 39.5%, RPG 17.5%, Action RPG 17.3%, Anime 8.3%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a gold standard for action RPGs, featuring fast combat and an emphasis on exploring and building up a home base.

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 23.4%, RPG 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Anime 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a sophisticated JRPG experience that bridges the gap between traditional turn-based combat and modern action-oriented systems.

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 36.7%, Action RPG 23.6%, RPG 12.1%, Anime 11.6%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a high-budget action RPG experience with a strong focus on character relationships and an expansive, beautiful world.

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 33.4%, JRPG 30.3%, Action RPG 20.2%, Anime 7.4%, Story Rich 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action RPG remake that delivers the classic JRPG party experience with modern, fluid combat mechanics.

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 35.1%, Action RPG 20.6%, RPG 12.1%, 2.5D 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This remake perfectly blends classic JRPG pixel art with modern 3D environments and fast-paced, satisfying combat.

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 29%, Side Scroller 19.6%, RPG 18.7%, Anime 10.3%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D action RPG that excels in exploration and character progression, providing a more gothic but equally satisfying combat loop.

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 26.8%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Anime 11.1%, RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gorgeous 2D action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat within a vast, interconnected world.

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 38.1%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Adventure 10.8%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, rewarding action-adventure experience with a focus on exploration and clever puzzle-solving.

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

Why similar: JRPG 38%, Action RPG 28.3%, RPG 13.3%, Story Rich 6.9%, Anime 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, modern action RPG that focuses on party-based combat and exploration in a whimsical fantasy world.

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

Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, Action RPG 23.8%, RPG 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action RPG that delivers precise, fast-paced combat and a memorable adventure in a compact, well-designed world.

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 25.3%, Action RPG 21%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, RPG 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features a unique combat mechanic and a focus on rebuilding a fallen civilization.

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 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Anime 16.2%, Exploration 12.5%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, polished 2D action game that features stunning pixel art and fluid movement mechanics similar to the action segments of Rising.

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 47.1%, Action RPG 25.2%, RPG 10.6%, Anime 8.9%, Story Rich 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that balances dungeon crawling with character-driven social elements, much like the town-building aspects of Rising.

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 19.6%, City Builder 16.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Anime 7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines side-scrolling action with town-building mechanics, making it a very close thematic match to Rising.

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 13%, Action 12%, Adventure 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its beautiful art and fluid combat, this action RPG focuses on exploration and a heartfelt story.

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 34.6%, Action RPG 30.6%, RPG 20.8%, Anime 8.7%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented spin-off that focuses on platforming and exploration within the broader Trails universe.

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.1%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Anime 13.1%, Exploration 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D action game with a dark, atmospheric pixel-art style and tight, responsive combat mechanics.

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 20.2%, Action RPG 18.7%, 2.5D 17.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, RPG 8.8%

A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!

Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, 2.5D 21%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Adventure 31%, Anime 29%, 2D 9.8%, Exploration 8.4%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-platformer that emphasizes exploration, ability-gated progression, and charming character interactions.

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 11.2%, Action 8.7%, Anime 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional JRPG that focuses on a classic party-based adventure with a strong emphasis on narrative and character growth.

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 43.5%, RPG 15.2%, Anime 10.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This JRPG features a unique time-manipulation mechanic and a beautiful, storybook-inspired art style.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Anime 24.8%, Action 17.9%, RPG 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game with a focus on fluid combat and a distinct, hand-painted art style.

A kingdom-rebuilding adventure filled with action and strategy! Kingdom's Return is an action RPG where you'll adventure to restore your fallen kingdom. Collect materials in 2D side-scrolling adventure stages, then use them in the strategy part to rebuild your kingdom and power up your characters!

Why similar: City Builder 22.9%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, RPG 10.3%, Action RPG 9.5%

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 18.3%, Action RPG 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, RPG 6.9%

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 36.1%, RPG 14.8%, Action RPG 11.5%, Anime 9.1%, Dungeon Crawler 7.6%

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: Action RPG 22.7%, JRPG 22.6%, 2.5D 20.3%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

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 20.4%, Action RPG 17%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

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%, 2.5D 24.2%, RPG 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Anime 4.9%

Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

Why similar: Action RPG 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Story Rich 6.5%

No Name Village is a top-down adventure rpg game, set in a peaceful village on the brink of being swallowed by the Black Sea. Play as a young boy, explore the world, battle monsters, and uncover the secrets behind the looming disaster.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.7%, Action-Adventure 15%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 10.3%

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 18.2%, Side Scroller 16%, 2.5D 8.2%, RPG 7.6%

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 17.8%, 2.5D 17.5%, Action RPG 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, 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 44.4%, Action RPG 17.8%, RPG 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 6.7%, Anime 5.6%

A colorful mini-island adventure inspired by the handheld classics, built to be finished in an evening. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and delve into four perilous dungeons.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 34.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 10%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%

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 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Side Scroller 15.2%, RPG 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

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 35.2%, Action RPG 20.4%, RPG 14%, Anime 8.9%, Story Rich 8.7%

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

Why similar: JRPG 20.9%, Action RPG 20.4%, 2.5D 16.6%, Side Scroller 11%, RPG 7.4%

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 21.7%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 8.5%, 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 33.4%, Action-Adventure 32.5%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Singleplayer 6.4%

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 27.6%, JRPG 26.4%, RPG 24.4%, Action 15%, Story Rich 6.6%

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 19.6%, JRPG 18.8%, Action 13.4%, Indie 8.4%

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 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Adventure 6.4%

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 22.3%, Action RPG 21.4%, RPG 21.3%, Adventure 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

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 26%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, Anime 7.9%

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 39.5%, Adventure 16.9%, Action 12%, Indie 8.3%, Casual 7.1%

"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 22.7%, 2.5D 21.9%, RPG 10%, Story Rich 5.7%

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

Why similar: JRPG 37.3%, RPG 24.2%, Action RPG 19.3%, Action 9.9%, Anime 9.2%

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 31.9%, Action RPG 28.3%, RPG 21.2%, Action 10.3%, Anime 6.9%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: JRPG 32.3%, RPG 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Story Rich 9.4%, Anime 7.5%

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 21.9%, RPG 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Anime 13.6%, Adventure 7.9%