Games Like FINAL FANTASY XVI

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: Spectacle fighter 22.3% ★, JRPG 17.6%, Action RPG 15.6%, Party-Based RPG 8.9%, RPG 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic Square Enix presentation, real-time combat with cooldown abilities, and character-driven drama make it the closest overall sibling to XVI.

The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 20.7% ★, JRPG 17.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, Party-Based RPG 8.7%, Cinematic 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It expands that same blockbuster action-RPG formula with even larger set pieces and party-driven storytelling while keeping the modern Final Fantasy feel.

Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.

Why similar: JRPG 26.2%, Action RPG 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, RPG 10.3%, Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Another single-player Final Fantasy built around real-time combat, summon spectacle, and a story of loss delivered with a similarly lavish presentation.

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: Spectacle fighter 28.6% ★, JRPG 16.9%, Action RPG 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: If you want darker Final Fantasy combat with heavier melee focus and flashy boss fights, this is the series' most action-first counterpart.

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Action RPG 18.2%, Cinematic 17.3%, Story Rich 9.4%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Emotional 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It matches XVI's mythic scale, cinematic pacing, emotional character focus, and huge godlike battles even if it leans more action-adventure than JRPG.

The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.

Why similar: JRPG 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Story Rich 13.2%, Action RPG 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its tragic hero, melancholic fantasy world, and blend of stylish action with emotionally devastating storytelling make it a strong tonal match.

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 29.9%, Action RPG 20.9%, RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 8.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: For another polished JRPG with real-time party combat, flashy artes, and a romance-forward story, Arise is an easy fit.

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.1% ★, JRPG 17.8%, Action RPG 14.9%, Cinematic 9.2%, Party-Based RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: Zack's faster solo-focused combat and tragic Final Fantasy storytelling make this a strong follow-up if you liked XVI's heroic melodrama.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 44.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Action 8%, Third Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: XVI's stylish combo-heavy combat takes obvious inspiration from this character-action benchmark, especially if Clive's Eikon chaining was your favorite part.

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 24.1%, Spectacle fighter 21.4% ★, Action RPG 20.9%, Fantasy 7.3%, Third Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast cooldown-based action combat, huge summon-style encounters, and anime-blockbuster pacing scratch a very similar spectacle-RPG itch.

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

Why similar: Action RPG 34.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Story Rich 11.2%, RPG 9.6%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a similarly lavish mythic adventure full of cinematic boss duels, transformation powers, and visually explosive combat.

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: Spectacle fighter 30.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.6%, JRPG 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, RPG 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This pairs flashy real-time combat and spectacular boss encounters with a dramatic, somber narrative in a way that should click for XVI fans.

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Action RPG 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, RPG 12.5%, Fantasy 10.1%, JRPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This older Capcom RPG has the same monster-hunting thrill and rough-edged dark fantasy atmosphere, with more systemic exploration.

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 33.9%, Fantasy 14.1%, Magic 13.5%, RPG 12.8%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers weighty fantasy action, big monster battles, and a grounded medieval world that mirrors XVI's darker high-fantasy side.

Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.

Why similar: Action RPG 33.3%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Third Person 17%, Story Rich 11.6%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though sci-fi rather than medieval fantasy, it shares XVI's flashy single-character combat, polished spectacle, and cinematic boss-driven structure.

KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) brings one chapter of the series to a close. Travel to exciting new Disney and Pixar worlds, and prepare for the final showdown.

Why similar: JRPG 20.2%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 9.6%, Emotional 9%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It trades dark fantasy for Disney weirdness, but the aerial spectacle combat and extravagant endgame bosses are very XVI-friendly.

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.

Why similar: JRPG 24.7%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This militaristic spin-off shares XVI's war-torn tone, crystal mythology, and action-oriented combat more than many mainline Final Fantasy games do.

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Action RPG 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, JRPG 15.5%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its aggressive parry-heavy combat and supernatural war-torn setting make it a good pick if you wanted more intense action in a grim conflict.

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Action RPG 21.1%, RPG 9.3%, Third Person 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its oppressive fantasy world and unforgettable boss fights appeal to XVI players who want even more dark grandeur and combat challenge.

“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31% ★, JRPG 22.8%, Action RPG 16.8%, Story Rich 7.3%, Magic 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its real-time combat, heroic-spirit spectacle, and story-heavy structure make it a good crossover point between action JRPG and mythic drama.

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: Action RPG 21.4%, JRPG 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, RPG 10.3%, Hack and Slash 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It channels mythic fantasy, combo-focused action, and summon-like ally calls in a leaner but similarly stylish format.

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.

Why similar: JRPG 38.8%, RPG 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Fantasy 10.9%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its political fantasy world-building and mature tone align well with XVI, even if the combat is more strategic than spectacle-driven.

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Action RPG 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Cinematic 13.5%, Emotional 13.1%, Third Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its mature supernatural story, weighty combat, and tragic relationship drama echo XVI's more somber narrative side.

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 36.3%, Action RPG 29.1%, RPG 11.1%, Action 7.4%, Fantasy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Expect another stylish JRPG built around flashy real-time combos, cinematic powers, and a story that loves anime-scale escalation.

Lightning Returns is the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy XIII saga and series heroine Lightning's final battle. The grand finale of the trilogy brings a world reborn as well as free character customization and stunning action based battles.

Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, RPG 10.8%, Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its one-character focus and faster action combat make it the closest entry in the XIII trilogy for players who want another experimental action-leaning Final Fantasy.

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 19.5%, Story Rich 14%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Action RPG 10.6%, Party-Based RPG 10%

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

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 36.7% ★, Action RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Hack and Slash 7.8%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This DMC-inspired dark fantasy brawler captures some of XVI's stylish combo flow and grim aesthetic on a smaller scale.

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

Why similar: Story Rich 15.3%, Action RPG 12.8%, RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: For players who loved XVI's darker kingdoms, moral weight, and monster-slaying fantasy atmosphere, this remains one of the best narrative action RPGs.

While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.

Why similar: JRPG 34.6%, Action RPG 26%, Story Rich 10.5%, RPG 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers fast, responsive action combat and a strong sense of momentum in a more anime-styled but still story-forward fantasy adventure.

Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.

Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, RPG 13.7%, Fantasy 9.2%, Hack and Slash 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is much tougher than XVI, but its deep weapon systems and demon-filled battles can satisfy anyone craving more mechanically dense fantasy action.

After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Action RPG 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Party-Based RPG 11.7%, Story Rich 10.2%

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: JRPG 29.4%, Action RPG 27%, Third Person 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: If you want anime melodrama wrapped in flashy weapon skills and a bleak fantasy world, CODE VEIN is a solid harder-edged alternative.

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: Action RPG 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 15%, JRPG 10.7%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Third Person 8.6%

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.

Why similar: JRPG 24%, Action RPG 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Emotional 9.4%, RPG 7.9%

Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.

Why similar: JRPG 40.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Fantasy 9.1%, Cinematic 9%, Story Rich 7.8%

Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.3%, Magic 16.2%, Fantasy 10.7%, RPG 9.9%, Cinematic 9.4%

Become a mighty demigod and battle through a decimated Tokyo in a war between angels and demons. Make new allies along your journey, engage in intense, turn-based combat, recruit hundreds of demons and forge your own path to dictate the fate of all existence.

Why similar: JRPG 47.9%, Story Rich 15.6%, RPG 11.9%, Third Person 11.5%, Atmospheric 5.8%

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: Action RPG 31.6%, JRPG 31.5%, RPG 13.8%, Action 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 3.9%

In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.

Why similar: JRPG 40.2%, Action RPG 15.6%, Fantasy 9.1%, RPG 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%

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: Spectacle fighter 24% ★, Action RPG 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, Fantasy 7.1%

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Story Rich 16.4%, Action RPG 14.5%, Third Person 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Emotional 8.2%

The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.

Why similar: Action RPG 30.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Third Person 12.3%, RPG 8.8%

Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

Why similar: JRPG 23.9%, Action RPG 17.9%, Fantasy 10.1%, Magic 10.1%, Story Rich 9.5%

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 39.6%, Party-Based RPG 24.3%, RPG 15.9%, Fantasy 5.6%, Emotional 4.5%

It is no longer about facing destiny. Create a new future and change the world! Now enhanced for Windows PC.

Why similar: JRPG 39.1%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Fantasy 10.3%, RPG 8.6%, Story Rich 7.8%

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Action RPG 43.4%, Third Person 14.9%, RPG 14.8%, Open World 7.4%, Action 7.2%

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 24.8%, Action RPG 24%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, RPG 9%, Third Person 7.7%

Your brother is corrupted. The Blight is spreading. Only you can stop it. Colossus is an atmospheric pixel action-adventure where you master precise combat, explore a vast dark fantasy world, and make choices that permanently scar the kingdom of Eireos.

Why similar: JRPG 19.5%, Action RPG 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Emotional 8.9%, Magic 7.8%

It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...

Why similar: JRPG 53.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, RPG 12.7%, Story Rich 7.9%, Fantasy 7.3%

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue features 3 magical experiences, all leading up to KINGDOM HEARTS III.

Why similar: JRPG 25.9%, Action RPG 22.5%, RPG 10.7%, Emotional 7.6%, Action 7.4%

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Why similar: Fantasy 18.7%, Third Person 17.2%, RPG 13.3%, Story Rich 13.2%, Open World 13%

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Action RPG 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Third Person 11%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28%, Cinematic 18.4%, Action 10.8%, Third Person 9.3%, Magic 9.1%

Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.7%, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 9.4%, Third Person 7.3%

Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.

Why similar: JRPG 40.4%, Action RPG 15%, Story Rich 10%, RPG 9.4%, Fantasy 8%

Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 41.4% ★, Cinematic 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Hack and Slash 9%, Story Rich 7.9%

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

Why similar: JRPG 26%, Action RPG 21.1%, Party-Based RPG 16.4%, RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 7%

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 25%, Action RPG 18.7%, Story Rich 10%, Fantasy 9.1%, Emotional 7.7%