Games Like NEO: The World Ends with You

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 44.9%, Action RPG 22.3%, Anime 10.6%, RPG 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a quintessential urban fantasy JRPG that focuses on high school students navigating supernatural threats in a modern city.

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 37.2%, Action RPG 23.7%, RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 7.5%, Anime 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The game features high-mobility action combat and a unique, city-based exploration system that feels very similar to navigating the districts of Shibuya.

Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!

Why similar: JRPG 43%, Anime 12.4%, RPG 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive urban JRPG experience, matching the stylish presentation and social-bond focus found in the world of Shibuya.

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 36.5%, Action RPG 24.9%, Anime 16.2%, RPG 13.4%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a stylish, modern urban setting and a deep, character-focused narrative that mirrors the intensity of the Reapers' Game.

Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!

Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, Anime 14.7%, Action RPG 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: As an action-RPG spin-off, it translates the turn-based style of its predecessor into fluid, real-time combat that feels right at home for fans of NEO.

Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.4%, Action 21.5%, Anime 19.4%, Colorful 15.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game's vibrant, comic-book aesthetic and music-synced action perfectly capture the high-energy, stylish vibe of the seed game.

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 37%, Action RPG 15.9%, RPG 13.8%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Persona, it shares the same high-level polish, stylish UI, and deep character-driven progression.

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: JRPG 29.4%, RPG 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Anime 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of fast-paced action and existential storytelling set in a unique, decaying urban landscape.

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 26.7%, Action RPG 20.9%, RPG 15.4%, Action 6.5%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: The high-mobility, flashy action combat and ensemble cast dynamics are very similar to the team-based combat found in NEO.

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 50.6%, RPG 15%, Anime 12.7%, Story Rich 11%, 3D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a challenging, demon-collecting JRPG experience with a dark, modern-world atmosphere that resonates with the stakes of the Reapers' Game.

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 38%, Action RPG 20.8%, RPG 13.2%, 2.5D 10.2%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This remake features a beautiful, unique aesthetic and a party-based combat system that emphasizes fast-paced action.

Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.

Why similar: JRPG 55.7%, RPG 21.6%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed JRPG that focuses on stylish combat and a modern, neon-lit urban setting.

A new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Reimagine what you thought high-stakes, fast-paced investigation was as you investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.

Why similar: Anime 40.5%, Story Rich 29.7%, Great Soundtrack 24.3%, Atmospheric 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the 'forced survival game' mystery trope with a highly stylized, character-focused presentation.

Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 51.9%, RPG 25%, Anime 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: It centers on a group of students trapped in a virtual world, echoing the themes of reality-bending and psychological struggle.

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

Why similar: JRPG 37.5%, RPG 24.5%, Action RPG 17.9%, Anime 11.6%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a unique focus on spirits and the afterlife, providing a somber but stylish narrative experience.

CRYMACHINA is an action RPG where mechanical girls strive to survive in a post-apocalyptic world to become “Real Humans''. But what does it mean to be a “Real Human”?

Why similar: JRPG 32%, Action RPG 24.7%, RPG 11.9%, Anime 11.6%, 3D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a strong focus on stylish, anime-inspired combat and a sci-fi narrative about artificial beings.

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

Why similar: JRPG 35.4%, Action RPG 26.1%, RPG 18%, Action 7.8%, 3D 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a modern urban environment, this action-RPG emphasizes stylish combat and the tension between different factions.

A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

Why similar: JRPG 48.1%, Anime 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a rural town, it shares the core DNA of social bonding and supernatural mystery that defines the best of the genre.

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

Why similar: Anime 49.3%, Story Rich 35.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gripping urban mystery game that features a unique, surreal visual style and a focus on uncovering hidden truths.

Three different legends are about to unfold! Determine the fates of Rean Schwarzer, Lloyd Bannings, and the mysterious “C” in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series.

Why similar: JRPG 44.1%, RPG 21.7%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, 3D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive, interconnected narrative with a large ensemble cast that will appeal to fans of complex JRPG stories.

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 34.8%, 2.5D 19.3%, Action RPG 12.2%, RPG 11.5%, Anime 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG that focuses on building a large, diverse party, which is a key element of the gameplay loop in NEO.

Catherine: a tale of love, betrayal, and the terror of commitment. Experience the mature action-adventure-puzzle game unlike any other from the makers of the Persona series, now enhanced for PC in all its Classic glory. Is love over? Climb to the top or die trying.

Why similar: Anime 52.9%, Story Rich 33%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This stylish, urban-focused game blends social simulation with high-pressure puzzle gameplay in a way that feels distinctly modern and edgy.

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%, JRPG 29.6%, Action RPG 18.2%, Anime 9.1%, Story Rich 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG that offers a colorful, fast-paced combat system and a classic party-based adventure structure.

A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!

Why similar: JRPG 47.2%, RPG 16.9%, Linear 10.3%, Story Rich 7.5%, 3D 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it offers a deep job system and a charming, stylized world that rewards strategic party building.

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 36.5%, Action RPG 21.7%, Anime 14.6%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-production-value action-RPG experience with a heavy emphasis on character relationships and cinematic storytelling.

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 32.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, RPG 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Story Rich 6%

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 36.8%, Action RPG 28.6%, Anime 18.8%, RPG 11%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a distinct anime aesthetic and a focus on exploring a ruined, modern-inspired world.

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 31.3%, Action RPG 16.3%, RPG 13.2%, Anime 7.5%, Linear 7%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a dark, survival-focused narrative and a large cast of characters, mirroring the high-stakes nature of the Reapers' Game.

Could you face yourself and the threats around you to save the ones you love? Shin Mikado Academy is engulfed in a madness-inducing Mist, and only you can save everyone inside. Develop your Ego to break the pacts set by the Pactbearers and remove the corrupting Mist.

Why similar: JRPG 51.7%, RPG 24.3%, Anime 15.4%, 3D 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG that leans into psychological themes and turn-based strategy, set within a high-school environment that feels familiar to JRPG fans.

Mobius. An idyllic world that lets people forget about the pain and problems of reality. Created by a sentient vocaloid program, μ (Mu), reality and fantasy have become blurred, allowing people to relive their high school years in bliss -- but just how real is a virtual happiness?

Why similar: JRPG 45.6%, RPG 19.6%, Anime 16%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It explores psychological themes within a modern urban setting, focusing on the music and character-driven drama.

This symphonic gunplay RPG, where you can change the fate of the world, has been remastered in a 4K/HD EDITION. Fly through the air and enjoy the blazing gun battles in this fateful tale set on a ruined planet.

Why similar: JRPG 55.8%, RPG 18.3%, Anime 9.9%, Story Rich 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 5%

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

Why similar: JRPG 31.7%, Action RPG 23.4%, RPG 15.6%, Action 6.6%, 3D 4.2%

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 32.9%, Action RPG 22.7%, RPG 12.6%, Anime 9.4%, Story Rich 7.8%

Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.

Why similar: JRPG 36.1%, Comic Book 22.9%, RPG 13.8%, Anime 8.4%, Story Rich 7.6%

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 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Story Rich 13.1%, RPG 11.9%, Action RPG 11.8%

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 38%, Anime 16.2%, RPG 15.9%, Action RPG 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

The future of an entire continent is at stake in this milestone entry in the Trails series! Explore the vast Calvard Republic with three different protagonists, nurture connections, and master powerful skills in both real-time and turn-based battles as you uncover the secrets at the core of Zemuria!

Why similar: JRPG 35.1%, Action RPG 23.7%, RPG 14.2%, Anime 9.7%, 3D 5.5%

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

Why similar: JRPG 33.4%, Action RPG 23.3%, RPG 12%, Anime 7.3%, Story Rich 6%

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 41.9%, 2.5D 23.3%, RPG 20.2%, Anime 7%, Fantasy 2.7%

With the fate of the world uncertain, follow the journey of Urpina, Taria, Balmaint, and Leonard as they call on their might and set out to carve a new future. Take charge and shape your own adventure with ultimate freedom of choice.

Why similar: JRPG 40%, RPG 22.6%, Anime 13.5%, 3D 6.2%, Story Rich 5.5%

Civil war has broken out across Erebonia. After his narrow escape from Trista, Rean will take up his sword again on a journey with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear...

Why similar: JRPG 50.6%, RPG 14.5%, Anime 13.1%, Story Rich 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

A young man, who suffered a phenomenon that he had never seen, faces an ominous power that threatens the fabric of reality. Awaken the power of Memory to restore what was lost!

Why similar: JRPG 35.9%, Linear 12.5%, RPG 12.2%, Anime 10.9%, Story Rich 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 49.4%, Linear 11.9%, RPG 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Story Rich 6.3%

When Lloyd Bannings is assigned to Crossbell's Special Support Section, he and his new teammates must prove themselves as they fight to overcome the injustice of a city gripped by corruption.

Why similar: JRPG 47.4%, RPG 18.4%, Anime 13.7%, Story Rich 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 8%

The Special Support Section is back with more members and more cases to solve! How will this rag-tag group deal with the oncoming threats to Crossbell’s political stability while maintaining their team’s foundation?

Why similar: JRPG 49.6%, RPG 20.2%, Anime 13.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 5%

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 41.6%, RPG 17.2%, Anime 13.2%, Action RPG 12.3%, Story Rich 5.5%

Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.

Why similar: JRPG 54.2%, RPG 16.7%, Anime 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Story Rich 6.5%

Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!

Why similar: JRPG 38.8%, RPG 20.9%, Action RPG 15%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Anime 8.4%

The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!

Why similar: JRPG 40.8%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 13.3%, Anime 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.

Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Action RPG 26%, Story Rich 9.3%, RPG 9.1%, Fantasy 5.4%

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 51.7%, RPG 30.7%, Story Rich 5.3%, 2D 3.8%, Anime 3.5%

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 31.9%, Action RPG 20.2%, RPG 11.3%, Anime 10.1%, Story Rich 8.5%

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 33.2%, Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 13.6%, Anime 9.7%, 3D 5.3%

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 39.2%, RPG 17.6%, Action RPG 15.8%, Anime 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

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 38.5%, 2.5D 27.1%, RPG 14.9%, Story Rich 7.1%, Anime 6%

Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.2%, JRPG 26.6%, RPG 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Action 6.7%

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 27.2%, Action RPG 20.8%, Linear 10%, RPG 9.3%, Anime 8.4%

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: JRPG 21.6%, Story Rich 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, RPG 16.2%, Anime 6.4%

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: JRPG 37.6%, Action RPG 24.5%, RPG 15.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, Action 5.1%