- #1 Tales of ARISE
97% matchVery Positive87% of 36,708 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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%, Action RPG 13.9%, Anime 12.6%, RPG 11.9%, Fantasy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-budget action-RPG featuring a strong party dynamic and fluid, spectacle-filled combat.
- #2 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
96% matchVery Positive90% of 7,033 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 40.2%, RPG 17.9%, Action RPG 10.6%, Anime 9.3%, Hack and Slash 7%
Why You'll Like It: A premier action-RPG that perfectly balances fast-paced combat with a deep, character-driven anime narrative.
- #3 Nights of Azure
96% matchMixed70% of 679 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Save the world or the life of one girl... I decide my destiny! The world was once ruled by the Nightｌord. In that world lived a Saint, destined to become a sacrifice to the Nightｌord, and a Holy Knight, with the power to use Servans. Take your Servans and fight accross "The Land Without Night" for the one you love!
Why similar: JRPG 37%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, RPG 12.1%, Anime 9.8%, Story Rich 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features demon-themed combat and a strong focus on character relationships.
- #4 CRYSTAR
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,447 reviews2019
Dev: FURYU CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.
Why similar: JRPG 39.3%, RPG 16.3%, Anime 14.9%, Action RPG 7.8%, Hack and Slash 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that pairs a unique emotional narrative with a distinct, melancholic anime aesthetic.
- #5 SAMURAI MAIDEN
94% matchMixed58% of 766 reviews2022
Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!
Why similar: JRPG 35.4%, Anime 15.4%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action RPG 10.8%, RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-style hack-and-slash focused on character bonds and fast-paced combat encounters.
- #6 SCARLET NEXUS
94% matchVery Positive80% of 18,152 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 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: JRPG 37.2%, Action RPG 16.5%, Anime 14.6%, RPG 13.4%, Hack and Slash 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a fast-paced action-RPG experience with a heavy emphasis on anime-style storytelling and supernatural abilities.
- #7 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
92% matchVery Positive90% of 55,629 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 36.6 hrsMean: 89.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 37%, Action RPG 17.8%, Anime 12.8%, Fantasy 9.6%, RPG 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A polished action-RPG that delivers vibrant anime visuals and satisfying, party-based hack-and-slash combat.
- #8 Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters
93% matchVery Positive82% of 876 reviews2023
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!
Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, RPG 12.4%, Action RPG 11.4%, Anime 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features the lighthearted, cute anime aesthetic and action-oriented combat typical of the genre.
- #9 Fate/EXTELLA LINK
91% matchVery Positive93% of 4,730 reviews2019
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
History, legend, and sci-fi collide in the latest chapter of the Fate/EXTRA saga! Join 26 Heroic Spirits from all across time as they hack and slash their way across the battlefields of SE.RA.PH, a digital realm for the last survivors of Earth.
Why similar: Anime 29.1%, Hack and Slash 22%, JRPG 21.1%, RPG 9.4%, Action 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the high-octane, hack-and-slash spectacle that fans of anime-style action games will appreciate.
- #10 ONINAKI
91% matchMixed67% of 428 reviews2019
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The all-new Action-RPG, ONINAKI tells the story of one Watcher on a journey to protect Life, after Death.
Why similar: JRPG 33.2%, RPG 21.9%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Action RPG 10.3%, Anime 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a unique art style and supernatural themes that resonate with the tone of the seed game.
- #11 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
90% matchVery Positive85% of 1,800 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 48.6%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 11%, Anime 10.3%, Hack and Slash 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends modern-day school life with dungeon-crawling action in a classic anime-style RPG format.
- #12 Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed
89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,019 reviews2016
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 84.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Choose your tag team and rip through massive hordes of enemies with exciting aerial and ground-based combos. Look out, though - take too many hits and your clothes and defense will end up shredded!
Why similar: JRPG 29.8%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action RPG 11.6%, Anime 11.1%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced hack-and-slash title that highlights a large cast of colorful anime characters.
- #13 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
89% matchMixed67% of 2,087 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 35%, Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 13.1%, Fantasy 9.6%, Anime 8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends sci-fi fantasy with a character-driven plot and fluid combat.
- #14 Mahou Arms
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 656 reviews2026
Dev: Dischan MediaPub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an unknown force invading Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Action RPG 20.6%, Anime 16.6%, Violent 13.4%, Story Rich 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-packed hack-and-slash game featuring magical girls and fast-paced combat mechanics.
- #15 RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore
88% matchMixed56% of 55 reviews2019
Dev: Pixellore IncPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is a “rogue-lite” anime-style adventure set in a colorful fantasy world where players hack-and-slash their way through an army of mechanical monsters using a huge variety of unique melee weapons and devastating magic attacks!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.2%, Anime 34.9%, Action 28%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical hack-and-slash action game with a bright, anime-inspired presentation.
- #16 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
85% matchVery Positive92% of 5,722 reviews2020
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Story Rich 48.1%, Action 27.1%, Anime 21.9%, Singleplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines charming anime-style action-RPG elements with unique crafting and simulation mechanics.
- #17 Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory
87% matchMixed66% of 85 reviews2018
Dev: YummyYummyTummy
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Fallen Legion is an intense action RPG where every battle is a heart-pounding fight and each gut-wrenching choice impacts the realm.
Why similar: JRPG 46.5%, Action RPG 15.6%, Anime 13.6%, RPG 11.1%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy JRPG that utilizes a distinct, hand-drawn anime visual style.
- #18 Eternal Radiance
86% matchVery Positive84% of 473 reviews2020
Dev: Visualnoveler
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.
Why similar: RPG 26.9%, JRPG 23.4%, Anime 11.5%, Action 10.3%, Hack and Slash 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on adventure and character growth within a traditional fantasy world using anime-style visuals.
- #19 CODE VEIN
84% matchVery Positive83% of 62,409 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 30.7 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: JRPG 36.7%, Action RPG 18.7%, Anime 16.7%, RPG 10.8%, Hack and Slash 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish anime-inspired action-RPG that offers deep character customization and challenging combat.
- #20 Bullet Girls Phantasia
84% matchVery Positive81% of 865 reviews2020
Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
"Bullet Girls Phantasia" is the latest installment of the all-female third person shooter "Bullet Girls" series. This game is a thrilling action-packed game where cute girls shoot assault rifles and bazookas in a world filled with slimes, orcs, and dragons.
Why similar: JRPG 47%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Anime 11.3%, Fantasy 8.9%, Cute 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy title featuring anime characters and third-person combat elements.
- #21 Epic Conquest 2
83% matchVery Positive83% of 417 reviews2020
Dev: Gaco Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
An Action RPG inspired by the classics, with special touch in the game mechanics and anime-style story telling!
Why similar: RPG 33.4%, JRPG 19.6%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action RPG 12.3%, Action 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie action-RPG that successfully captures the spirit of classic anime-style dungeon crawlers.
- #22 Trinity Trigger
82% matchMixed64% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: XSEED Games
Windows
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 32%, Action RPG 14.4%, RPG 12.2%, Fantasy 10.3%, Anime 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic JRPG feel with a modern action-RPG combat system and a charming anime aesthetic.
- #23 Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 759 reviews2011
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!
Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, Anime 21.8%, RPG 18.3%, Action RPG 11.8%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic indie action-RPG that maintains a charming and lighthearted anime art style.
- #24 Zengeon
81% matchMixed65% of 1,576 reviews2019
Dev: IndieLeague StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Zengeon is an anime infused Action RPG and Roguelite with a selection of unique characters and varying play-styles. Slaughter your way through demonic hordes and colossal bosses with hundreds of combination and skill possibilities!
Why similar: RPG 22.7%, Action RPG 20.2%, JRPG 17%, Anime 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features anime-style characters and fast-paced, challenging combat encounters.
- #25 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,489 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Why similar: Action RPG 28%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 15%, Fantasy 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG set in a vibrant fantasy world with fluid, responsive combat mechanics.
- #26 Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online
79% matchVery Positive87% of 4,715 reviews2018
Dev: IDEA FACTORYPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 105.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In this hack 'n' slash adventure co-developed with Tamsoft and Compile Heart, the 4 Goddesses enter an online fantasy game inspired by... themselves! Choose from 12 characters with unique playstyles and skills to fight in realtime brawls, customize with accessories, and play online with others!
Why similar: JRPG 30.3%, Action RPG 13.7%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Anime 10.8%, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Leans into the cute, party-based action-RPG formula with a lighthearted anime tone.
- #27 Magia X
81% matchMixed62% of 299 reviews2021
Dev: Superacid
Windows
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 37%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 11.2%, Anime 9%, Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-RPG that emphasizes character-based combat and detailed anime art.
- #28 Touhou Luna Nights
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,929 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: RPG 44.3%, Anime 37%, Action 15%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-packed Metroidvania that features unique time-manipulation mechanics and anime visuals.
- #29 Soulstice
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,767 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: Hack and Slash 32.5%, Action RPG 28.3%, Fantasy 17.5%, Story Rich 14.9%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features dark fantasy anime aesthetics combined with intense, dual-protagonist hack-and-slash combat.
- #30 VanySlash
76% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: Atelier Delion
Windows
Heroine, a close-combat magic-user, and her partner, an axe to fight and collect magical Tools!
Why similar: JRPG 33.5%, Action RPG 21.1%, RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 12.9%, Action 6.1%
- #31 Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja Wars
77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,235 reviews2022
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Neptunia and SENRAN KAGURA join forces in this action-packed RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Action RPG 14.5%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, RPG 12.6%, Anime 11%
- #32 Fate/Samurai Remnant
75% matchVery Positive91% of 7,018 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“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: JRPG 38.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 11.6%, Anime 10.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #33 Homura Hime
74% matchVery Positive90% of 2,692 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.4%, Action RPG 26%, Anime 19.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Cute 7.7%
- #34 Bellatia
80% matchMixed41% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: GanitaniPub: H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bellatia is a hack 'n' slash action role-playing game about warriors fighting over the ultimate godly weapon called the 'Bellatia' in the land of Aslan.
Why similar: RPG 52.1%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action 19.9%, Anime 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features colorful hack-and-slash combat set within a vibrant, anime-inspired fantasy world.
- #35 Action Taimanin
75% matchVery Positive83% of 19,382 reviews2020
Dev: LiLithPub: Infini-Brain inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 61.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
An intense, gorgeous hack-and-slash action RPG from the Taimanin fame!
Why similar: Anime 32.4%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Action RPG 16.8%, RPG 14.9%, Action 7.7%
- #36 Alabaster Dawn
71% matchVery Positive95% of 2,200 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 32.5%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 14.1%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Anime 7.8%
- #37 PROJEKT GODHAND
72% matchVery Positive98% of 170 reviews2026
Dev: Anarch Entertainment
Windows · Mac
ULTIMATE TOOL ASSISTED BULLSHITTING KEYBOARD DESTRUCTION RHYTHM GAME
Why similar: Anime 45.6%, Action 19.8%, Story Rich 17.8%, Cute 13.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #38 Neptunia Virtual Stars
77% matchMixed57% of 489 reviews2021
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 31.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Band together with Virtual Idols to save Planet Emote in this music-based hack n' slash!
Why similar: JRPG 38.1%, RPG 14.8%, Action RPG 11.7%, Anime 11.6%, Hack and Slash 6.6%
- #39 Death end re;Quest
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,414 reviews2019
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 37.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.
Why similar: JRPG 47.6%, Anime 17.4%, RPG 14.9%, Violent 7.6%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #40 Echoes of Aincrad
73% matchMixed48% of 5,068 reviews2026
Dev: Game Studio Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.
Why similar: JRPG 33.9%, Action RPG 15.7%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Anime 11.3%, RPG 10.2%
- #41 BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart
73% matchVery Positive99% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: Lilycore Games
Windows · Mac
BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart is a lesbian romance boss rush! Sophie and Anna are broke and trying to pay rent by hunting devils. Fight colorful bosses, flirt with your girlfriend, and uncover the mysteries of Mammon City in this lightning-fast action game!
Why similar: Action RPG 25.4%, Anime 20.3%, Story Rich 19.2%, Action 12.1%, Romance 11.1%
- #42 Demon Sword: Incubus
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 190 reviews2022
Dev: BrianodePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Use sword and spell combos to slash and blast through hordes of attacking enemies! Guard break a boss's defenses, find an opening, then obliterate them for good with a well-placed super deadly attack! Satisfying 3D side-scrolling action with game-play elements inspired by fighting games!
Why similar: JRPG 47.3%, RPG 17.7%, Anime 11.9%, Fantasy 10.1%, Action 7%
- #43 Dragon Star Varnir
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 611 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory, Compile HeartPub: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fight in 3-tiered battles, devour your enemies, and customize your characters in this epic RPG to end the dragon's curse!
Why similar: JRPG 40.6%, RPG 14.4%, Anime 12.8%, Fantasy 12.8%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #44 FRACTALS OF DESTINY
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: KRAKATOA STUDIOS
Windows
FRACTALS OF DESTINY features new gameplay called Hybrid RPG, great visuals and epic story delivered by superhero female protagonist with unique combat style while exploring beautiful planets.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.7%, RPG 15.2%, Fantasy 14%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Anime 12.6%
- #45 Debugging Hero
70% matchVery Positive88% of 304 reviews2025
Dev: Team ETTU
Windows
As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.3%, Fantasy 23.7%, Anime 11.5%, Action 10.9%, Cute 9.4%
- #46 FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 234 reviews2025
Dev: YUKE'SPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Full metal schoolgirl destroys an exploitative enterprise! (...while being livestreamed)
Why similar: Action 34.4%, Violent 24.7%, Anime 20.7%, Cute 17.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #47 Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
71% matchMixed57% of 598 reviews2025
Dev: 7QUARK
Windows
Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.
Why similar: JRPG 37.9%, Action RPG 18.7%, Anime 10.6%, Fantasy 10.2%, RPG 9.8%
- #48 Dream Abyss: Survivors
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Studio215Pub: Nightvendors Studio
Windows
A stylish roguelike action RPG set in a dreamworld! Join Lily on a mysterious journey to save her sister trapped in a nightmare. Hunt down endless waves of nightmare creatures, clear stages, and conquer the abyss with powerful skills and beautiful characters!
Why similar: Action RPG 20.2%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Fantasy 13.7%, Anime 13.2%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #49 Shimagami
70% matchMixed63% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Danteon
Windows
Shimagami is an open-world RPG with anime-style visuals and deep lore. Battle fierce monsters in action combat, solve puzzles, and conquer challenges to uncover the mysteries of Shimagami. A diverse cast of demi-human heroines awaits—find your perfect companion and shape your adventure!
Why similar: Action RPG 33.2%, Anime 19.7%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Fantasy 16.7%, Action 10.9%
- #50 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
68% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 12.1%, Anime 6.2%
- #51 The Vagrant
68% matchVery Positive90% of 8,673 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: RPG 28.7%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Anime 17%, Action 13.6%, Fantasy 7%
- #52 Brave × Junction
67% matchVery Positive85% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Rideon,Inc.Pub: RideonJapan
Windows
Obtain weapons, draw cards! Do you leave it to chance or trickery? A brand-new experience, a blackjack RPG!
Why similar: JRPG 40.5%, RPG 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Fantasy 12.4%, Anime 8.4%
- #53 The Demon King: Harem
66% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: KAWAGUCHI
Windows
JRPG turn based game. The protagonist awakens in the body of the Demon King in a fantasy world.
Why similar: JRPG 32.1%, RPG 21.2%, Comic Book 16.3%, Anime 12%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #54 She Will Punish Them
67% matchVery Positive86% of 18,159 reviews2020
Dev: L2 Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 44.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A sensual dark fantasy ARPG. Customize a stunning succubus with great body details, together with your companions fight intense combats with challenging bosses to get sexy outfits and powerful equipment, and between battles, chill and interact with your fellow maidens at the palace designed by you.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.3%, Action RPG 35.3%, Violent 19.3%, Action 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #55 Eternal Dread 3
68% matchVery Positive82% of 328 reviews2023
Dev: Hitbear Studio
Windows
Welcome to the world ruled over by the demons, where mankind edges on the brink of extinction. Men have paid the price in blood, leaving only the young and the elderly behind. It is up to the women to finally pick up their arms and fight for the sake of those who remains..!
Why similar: RPG 26.2%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action RPG 20.1%, Anime 12.8%, Violent 9.1%
- #56 Princess&Blade
66% matchVery Positive81% of 1,431 reviews2025
Dev: XP Liu
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
A Clothing collection ARPG. Create set properties according to your clothing. Hundreds of clothes for the protagonist to enjoy, experience different battle strategies based on different outfits. Dress sexy or suit up like a heavily armoured angel of death.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.5%, RPG 26.9%, Hack and Slash 26.5%, Fantasy 12.5%, Action 3.5%
- #57 Indivisible
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,731 reviews2019
Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 36.1%, JRPG 17.6%, Anime 14.7%, Action 12.6%, Action RPG 8.8%
- #58 Marmoreal
66% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Marmoreal Games
Windows
Marmoreal is a Bullet Hell Action RPG with magical girls, swords and fully automatic crossbows. Join the Mages of the Arcanum and the Warriors of Melkirion in their quest to stop the evil Necromancer!
Why similar: Action RPG 25.1%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Anime 15.3%, RPG 14%, Fantasy 9.5%
- #59 Magical Girl Noble Rose
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: No FuturePub: WASABI entertainment
Windows
This game is an RPG with a classic storyline that features Noble Rose, a girl who transforms into a magical girl to fight an evil organization. Use special attacks to wipe out the enemies and help the women in the city from the Bio Soldiers!
Why similar: JRPG 41.4%, RPG 22%, Anime 16.3%, Fantasy 9.1%, Cute 8.1%
- #60 Monmusu Gladiator
67% matchVery Positive94% of 204 reviews2021
Dev: ZephyrStudio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A board game, card game, and monster girl-raiser all in one! Build the perfect deck in this cute & casual roguelite action RPG! Will you prioritize raising your monster girls? Making them fight? Or maybe you're more of a shopping fiend!
Why similar: Anime 39.2%, RPG 37.8%, Cute 19.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
