Games Like NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...

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: Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, JRPG 9.2%, Story Rich 8.1%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It’s the closest match on Steam, pairing stylish real-time combat with Yoko Taro’s same mix of existential tragedy, ruined-world atmosphere, and unforgettable music.

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 21.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Story Rich 13.2%, Action RPG 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Replicant, it is a dark action JRPG driven by loss, sacrifice, huge boss fights, and a soundtrack that constantly sells the drama.

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 32.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Anime 11.8%, Story Rich 10.5%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Both games center on a revenge-and-redemption journey in a broken world, mixing party banter, emotional reveals, and real-time JRPG combat.

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: JRPG 34.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, RPG 13.7%, Action RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its hybrid action combat, character-driven tragedy, and lavish soundtrack make it a strong pick if you want another emotional modern Square Enix action JRPG.

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: Great Soundtrack 26.7%, JRPG 24.6%, RPG 10.4%, Anime 9.2%, Hack and Slash 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its combat-heavy JRPG structure hides a deeply grief-stricken story about saving a loved one, making it one of the nearest tonal matches to Replicant.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 49.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 10.6%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Female Protagonist 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Though 2D, it captures Replicant’s lonely ruined-world atmosphere, sorrowful music, and emotional combat-focused journey remarkably well.

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 34.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Anime 11.8%, RPG 11.5%, Action RPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers flashy action combat and a serious, oppression-driven JRPG story with strong companion dynamics and frequent emotional peaks.

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

Why similar: JRPG 30.5%, RPG 20.5%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action 10.6%, Anime 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Replicant’s melancholic action-RPG feel, spiritual themes, and a personal quest shaped by death, memory, and the bonds between souls.

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 30.8%, Character Action Game 14.8% ★, Anime 11.9%, RPG 11.3%, Action RPG 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This one matches Replicant’s fast anime action, eerie worldbuilding, and story that gradually escalates into stranger, heavier territory.

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: JRPG 41.8%, RPG 16.1%, Action RPG 14.3%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Replicant, it builds around a tragic hero, emotionally charged progression, and music that gives every major story beat extra weight.

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: Great Soundtrack 30.4%, JRPG 22.7%, RPG 10.8%, Story Rich 9.4%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another soundtrack-rich Square Enix action RPG where friendship and looming tragedy carry as much weight as the combat.

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 33%, RPG 13.3%, Story Rich 13.1%, Action RPG 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Rebirth is broader and lighter at times, but its party chemistry, emotional set pieces, and top-tier music still overlap with what makes Replicant memorable.

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 29.1%, Anime 13.1%, Action RPG 10.9%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its post-apocalyptic setting, melancholy tone, and real-time combat make it a good fit if you want more ruined-world action RPG drama.

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: Hack and Slash 31.7%, Post-apocalyptic 20%, Story Rich 12.1%, Action RPG 10.9%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more spectacle-driven, but the post-apocalyptic setting, stylish sword combat, and melancholy sci-fi tone will appeal to many NieR fans.

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 26.7%, Great Soundtrack 26.6%, RPG 12.1%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its adventurous action combat and famously emotional late-game story make it a great choice for players who loved Replicant’s mix of momentum and melancholy.

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: Great Soundtrack 38.4%, JRPG 17.1%, Story Rich 16%, RPG 7.2%, Post-apocalyptic 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Despite being turn-based, it channels a similar blend of beauty, sorrow, and grand existential storytelling supported by a standout soundtrack.

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: JRPG 21.6%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, RPG 12.8%, Action RPG 9.1%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a mythic, combat-first action RPG with an afterlife motif and somber tone that scratches some of Replicant’s spiritual and tragic appeal.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Story Rich 30%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-adventure than JRPG, it nails the same bleak, intimate, and psychologically heavy journey through a hostile world.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 51.3%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Post-apocalyptic 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%, RPG 5%

Why You'll Like It: If Replicant’s desolate atmosphere and music mattered as much as its dialogue, this delivers a similarly haunting action journey through a fallen world.

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: Great Soundtrack 37.4%, Action RPG 14.7%, JRPG 13.1%, RPG 9.8%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Beneath its brighter surface is an excellent action RPG with layered mysteries, poignant character writing, and a soundtrack that often hits the same emotional nerve.

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.7%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Action RPG 9.4%, RPG 8.8%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: Another sorrowful ruined-world action game, it’s less story-forward than Replicant but strong on atmosphere, exploration, and wistful mood.

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 27.1%, Character Action Game 23.4% ★, Story Rich 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action RPG 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its sister-focused story, bleak fantasy setting, and stylish melee combat echo Replicant’s mix of personal stakes and dramatic action.

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: Great Soundtrack 38.2%, JRPG 34.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, RPG 8.1%, Female Protagonist 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its linear structure, emotional melodrama, and excellent music make it a good lower-ranked pick for players chasing another earnest, story-heavy Square Enix journey.

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: Great Soundtrack 33.8%, JRPG 19.3%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Story Rich 8.2%, Anime 7%

Why You'll Like It: It’s much more upbeat overall, but the stylish action combat, strong soundtrack, and character-driven road-trip structure still give it some Replicant-adjacent appeal.

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: JRPG 32.1%, RPG 13.8%, Action RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the loosest fit here, but its aggressive action combat and grim fantasy framing may work if you mostly want fast Square Enix action with a darker edge.

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: Story Rich 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 15.4%, Atmospheric 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This one trades JRPG styling for western action RPG design, but its save-your-loved-one premise and mournful supernatural tone fit surprisingly well.

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

Why similar: JRPG 47%, Action RPG 18.4%, RPG 15.2%, Story Rich 8.5%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling action RPG mixes fast combat with a long, emotional, often melancholic story that can hit a very similar dramatic register.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 24.9%, RPG 19.9%, Action RPG 13.3%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its real-time combat, apocalyptic backdrop, and constant pressure of mortality create a tragic sci-fi action feel that lands close to Replicant in spirit.

Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.

Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, Story Rich 14.2%, RPG 12.6%, Action RPG 12%, Anime 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends sci-fi and fantasy in a way Replicant fans often enjoy, with real-time combat and a story about identity and a threatened world.

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: JRPG 32.6%, RPG 17.2%, Action RPG 13.4%, Anime 12.9%, Action 10.8%

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 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 21.7%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its bleak war story, action-RPG combat, and heavy emphasis on sacrifice make it a reasonable fit if you want another darker Final Fantasy.

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 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 18%, RPG 13.4%, Anime 8.9%, Story Rich 8.3%

Set in a post-apocalyptic setting, it’s up to your special team of God Eaters to take down god-like monsters devastating the world. With an epic story, unique characters, and all new God Arcs and Aragami, the latest evolution in ACTION is here!

Why similar: JRPG 21.8%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Anime 13.1%, Action 6.9%

Zenless Zone Zero is HoYoverse’s brand-new urban fantasy ARPG. Players act as "Proxies" who explore Hollows alongside a wide range of unique Agents, fighting enemies, and completing commissions on their journey to unveil the mysteries behind New Eridu.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.2%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Anime 11.5%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%, Story Rich 8.1%

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Character Action Game 12.8% ★, Nudity 8.9%, Action 7.6%

Swear your oath as a GOD EATER and drive back the supernatural harbingers of Earth’s destruction. Buy GOD EATER 2 Rage Burst and get GOD EATER Resurrection FOR FREE

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.4%, JRPG 18.6%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Anime 12.5%, RPG 9.4%

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: Great Soundtrack 41.4%, RPG 16.5%, Anime 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Action 8.7%

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: Great Soundtrack 33%, JRPG 26.1%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 8.5%, Hack and Slash 4.4%

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 30.3%, Hack and Slash 27.2%, RPG 13.3%, Action RPG 12%, Action 8.2%

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 34.9%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Story Rich 9.1%, RPG 8.9%, Anime 8.8%

.hack//G.U. is back! This collection includes all 3 original .hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered. As well as an all new 4th Volume: .hack//G.U. Reconnection.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.4%, JRPG 28.2%, Story Rich 10.3%, RPG 10.1%, Anime 7.8%

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 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Story Rich 13.4%, Action RPG 10.4%, RPG 8.7%

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 24.6%, Post-apocalyptic 18.2%, Story Rich 16.7%, Action RPG 9.9%, RPG 9.4%

In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.8%, Anime 18%, Action RPG 17.1%, RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

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: Great Soundtrack 30%, JRPG 19.7%, RPG 7.8%, Hack and Slash 7.6%, Story Rich 7.2%

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 33.4%, RPG 12.6%, Action RPG 12.5%, Anime 10.7%, Action 8.6%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.5%, JRPG 31.6%, RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 8.2%, Anime 4.1%

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31%, Story Rich 28%, Adventure 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%

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 33.5%, Great Soundtrack 32.4%, RPG 15.2%, Story Rich 11%, Adventure 2.2%

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 23.9%, Action 11%, Anime 10.6%, Character Action Game 8.7% ★

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 24.6%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, RPG 16.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%

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 26.9%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Story Rich 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, RPG 8.9%

As the commandant of the Gray Raven squad, you must assemble the most powerful Construct soldiers ever created and lead them into battle. Uncover the dark truths behind the Punishing Virus, push back the Corrupted, and reclaim Earth in this stylish, high-octane action RPG.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, JRPG 16.3%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Story Rich 9.2%

Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.6%, Story Rich 16.4%, Anime 13.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.1%, RPG 10.8%

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 28.2%, JRPG 25%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Hack and Slash 8%, Action RPG 7.4%

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 23.1%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Action RPG 8.8%

The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.5%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Character Action Game 16.5% ★, Action 6.9%, Story Rich 4.6%

ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, RPG 11%, Anime 9.2%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.6%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Character Action Game 15% ★, Action 7.2%, Story Rich 5.2%