Games Like NieR:Automata™

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 49.8%, Female Protagonist 23%, Post-apocalyptic 11.2%, Story Rich 6%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylish sword combat, ruined sci-fi setting, android-adjacent themes, and striking female lead make it one of the most direct modern parallels to Automata.

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: Great Soundtrack 27.4%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, JRPG 9.2%, Story Rich 8.2%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Yoko Taro’s tragic, philosophical storytelling, haunting music, and action-RPG structure, making it the closest companion piece to Automata.

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: Hack and Slash 35%, Spectacle fighter 17.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Character Action Game 8.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: If Automata’s slick dodge-heavy combat was your favorite part, Bayonetta delivers even sharper spectacle-fighter action from the same developer lineage.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34%, Great Soundtrack 33.6%, Spectacle fighter 18.1% ★, Character Action Game 7.4% ★, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is another high-speed sci-fi action game with cyborg protagonists, PlatinumGames combat DNA, and a similarly bombastic soundtrack-driven energy.

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 18.4%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, RPG 15.4%, Character Action Game 15% ★, Anime 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes flashy anime action-RPG combat with a futuristic dystopian story, dual perspectives, and a tone that lands surprisingly close to Automata’s sci-fi melodrama.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Spectacle fighter 18.2% ★, Character Action Game 11.5% ★, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: While less philosophical, it matches Automata’s fluid hack-and-slash combat, stylish encounters, and over-the-top action polish at the highest level.

Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!

Why similar: Open World 17.1%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, RPG 11.9%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its female lead, post-apocalyptic machine-ruled world, and gradual unraveling of humanity’s fate strongly echo Automata’s setting and emotional pull.

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 20.8%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, RPG 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Anime 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its darker JRPG tone, emotionally driven story, and excellent female protagonist make it a great fit if you loved Automata’s narrative edge as much as its action.

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 21.1%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, RPG 15.5%, JRPG 14.4%, Open World 13%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the mix of real-time action combat, melancholic road-to-ruin atmosphere, and character-focused storytelling that Automata fans often connect with.

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 37.9%, Spectacle fighter 27.1% ★, Character Action Game 15% ★, Female Protagonist 11%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This stylish character-action game channels the same blend of acrobatic combat, bleak worldbuilding, and dramatic anime-inflected presentation.

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: Hack and Slash 36.7%, Great Soundtrack 24.2%, JRPG 12.7%, RPG 7.7%, Anime 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This one combines stylish real-time combat, slick audiovisual flair, and strong character writing in a way that feels surprisingly adjacent to Automata’s energy.

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: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Spectacle fighter 19.6% ★, JRPG 19%, RPG 10.7%, Anime 10%

Why You'll Like It: It offers fast, flashy action-RPG combat, huge boss fights, and polished party-based spectacle that scratches a similar mechanical itch.

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: Hack and Slash 42.9%, JRPG 12.6%, Anime 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime post-apocalypse, high-mobility melee combat, and giant-monster battles make it a strong match for Automata’s action-forward side.

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.5%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, RPG 9%, Open World 6.6%, Post-apocalyptic 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its lone-warrior-in-the-end-times vibe and melee-focused progression make it a solid choice for players who want more apocalyptic action with a female lead.

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: Hack and Slash 27.3%, JRPG 22.4%, Anime 15.8%, RPG 15.3%, Post-apocalyptic 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This anime-styled action RPG captures a similarly desolate world, emotional undertones, and stylish combat, just filtered through a soulslike structure.

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 31.4%, JRPG 26.2%, Female Protagonist 14%, RPG 13.7%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Fans of Automata’s blend of melancholy, strong audiovisual identity, and story-first Japanese sci-fi/fantasy often click with Lightning’s journey too.

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 48.6%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, RPG 8.9%, Story Rich 8.8%, Hack and Slash 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Though isometric, it mirrors Automata’s fusion of melancholic sci-fi atmosphere, unforgettable music, and emotionally resonant storytelling.

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 22.2%, JRPG 16%, RPG 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Open World 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its solo female lead, action-focused combat, and end-of-the-world tone make it an especially natural fit for Automata fans.

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 36.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Spectacle fighter 10.2% ★, RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This brisk action game pairs flashy combat with meta-narrative tricks, giving it a surprising kinship with Automata’s playful storytelling instincts.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.4%, Spectacle fighter 18.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Character Action Game 11.9% ★, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It’s another excellent stylish-action game with aerial combos, weapon variety, and the same kind of combat mastery appeal Automata players enjoy.

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: Great Soundtrack 20.7%, RPG 19.4%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, JRPG 19%, Anime 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers fast, satisfying action-RPG combat and a strong emotional core, with the same kind of momentum that makes Automata so easy to sink into.

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 27.2% ★, Female Protagonist 20.3%, RPG 19.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Anime 9%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylish cyberpunk setting, female protagonist, and action-adventure focus make it a strong tonal match if you want more sci-fi melancholy.

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.6%, Post-apocalyptic 16.2%, Story Rich 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Robots 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its ruined future world, android-related themes, and character-driven journey hit several of the same emotional and thematic notes as Automata.

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: Open World 18.6%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, RPG 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Anime 11.9%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.5%, Hack and Slash 33.9%, RPG 7.4%, Post-apocalyptic 7.3%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It trades 3D spectacle for minimalist atmosphere, but its lonely ruined world, evocative music, and elegant action capture a similar emotional texture.

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 17.8%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, JRPG 15.1%, RPG 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: It goes heavy on emotional, existential anime storytelling and action-RPG combat, making it a good pick for players who loved Automata’s sadness and introspection.

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

Why similar: JRPG 20.8%, RPG 17.9%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Open World 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi action JRPG leans into futuristic themes, real-time combat, and a blend of spectacle and melancholy that overlaps nicely with Automata.

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 31.4%, Great Soundtrack 22%, RPG 18.2%, Story Rich 14.1%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes speed, vertical mobility, and stylish action-RPG combat in a way that should appeal to players who loved Automata’s feel over its exact setting.

Slash your way through a futuristic Earth overrun with ruthless mutants and powerful robots. Now including ‘Rebirth Project,’ the all-new rogue-lite side mission that can be accessed from the main menu! (DLC installation is required.)

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.3%, Spectacle fighter 20.4% ★, Character Action Game 11.6% ★, Post-apocalyptic 8.9%, Robots 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This overlooked sci-fi character-action game focuses on fast swordplay, combo chaining, and futuristic style that line up well with Automata’s combat strengths.

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 22.2%, RPG 16.9%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Open World 12.5%, Anime 12.3%

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Open World 15.7%, Action 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its sci-fi melee combat, machine-infested world, and body-horror future make it a worthwhile darker alternative if you liked Automata’s mechanical dystopia.

Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Post-apocalyptic 12.5%, Robots 12.3%, Anime 7.4%

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 34.7%, RPG 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, JRPG 9.9%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%

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: Hack and Slash 34.5%, Great Soundtrack 12%, RPG 12%, Anime 11.2%, JRPG 10.6%

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Open World 18.8%, RPG 16.8%, Story Rich 11.9%, Nudity 11.5%

In the digital realm of SE.RA.PH, the Holy Grail War is over, but the land’s new ruler faces challenges and threats from all sides. The servants now find themselves drawing up tense and unlikely alliances, preparing for a conflict that may tear SE.RA.PH apart...or destroy it entirely.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Anime 13.6%, JRPG 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

Experience an original story where you are the protagonist in the world of Gun Gale Online. Create your own avatar and explore devastated lands while experiencing exciting third person shooting in this action RPG.

Why similar: RPG 23.9%, JRPG 21.3%, Anime 21.1%, Open World 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%

The non-PC buxom shinobi of SENRAN KAGURA, the brawler series that’s as over-the-top with its fighting mechanics as it is with its gratuitous depictions of female ninja in various forms of undress, invade the PC realm for the first time in HD and 60fps glory.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.4%, Anime 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Nudity 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%

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: Hack and Slash 49.6%, Anime 17.5%, RPG 8.5%, JRPG 8.2%, Action 6.1%

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: Spectacle fighter 31.9% ★, Hack and Slash 14.5%, JRPG 14%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, RPG 9.5%

Experience the original SENRAN KAGURA Burst, the beginning of the world's best-loved buxom battle series, like never before! Tackle the classic ninja brawler from a whole new perspective in gorgeous, fluid HD, with new features and mechanics throughout!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.1%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Anime 11.6%, Nudity 9.7%, Action 4.8%

THE INITIAL is a hyper action game about pretty schoolgirls battling against evil. It's developed by a small team of five developers. We hope you will love this game as much as we do.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, RPG 9.9%, Anime 8.4%, Action 5.8%

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 26%, Great Soundtrack 18.8%, RPG 14.9%, Anime 10.3%, Open World 9%

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.8%, Hack and Slash 33.5%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 7.1%, Action 3.8%

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: Hack and Slash 33.5%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, RPG 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Anime 5.6%

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: Hack and Slash 39.1%, JRPG 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 7.2%

An international hit anime "Attack on Titan" has come to Steam®! Battle is joined between the man-eating Titans and Eren and his companions. Experience the illusion of being in the anime, and controlling the flow of the story. The story from the anime, with a few original twists, is yours to experience!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.8%, Anime 21%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Story Rich 8%, Open World 6.6%

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 32.5% ★, JRPG 22.4%, RPG 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Story Rich 5.6%

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 48%, Spectacle fighter 18.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Character Action Game 7.2% ★, Action 4.3%

In a world overrun by vampires, a group of nuns with their own stories have arrived at the Hunters' Guild. They are ready to wield any power—even that of demons—to defeat their enemies. What fate awaits them on this perilous journey?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 56%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Anime 9.7%, Nudity 4.3%, Action 3.5%

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: Female Protagonist 29%, Post-apocalyptic 19.7%, Anime 16.7%, RPG 15.4%, Hack and Slash 10.2%

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: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, JRPG 15.4%, RPG 14.8%, Story Rich 6.7%

Underground dwelling girl Hisako is aiming for the surface in a zombie infested Tokyo. Hack and slash RPG! Obtain weapons and gear from enemies, and customize your skill tree to create your own unique and powerful a character!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Female Protagonist 25%, Anime 13.4%, RPG 12.1%, Nudity 7%

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 37.2%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, RPG 12.7%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%, Anime 7.4%

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: Hack and Slash 40.8%, RPG 16.1%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, JRPG 11.8%, Action 5.4%

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.8%, RPG 19.2%, JRPG 11.8%, Action 6.8%, Nudity 3.3%

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Robots 25%, RPG 22.8%, Open World 21.6%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Action 7.4%

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.6%, Spectacle fighter 15.5% ★, Character Action Game 10.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Action 5.3%

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 20.6%, RPG 19.5%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Open World 10.8%

Abandon all fear. Attack on Titan 2 is the gripping sequel to the action game based on the worldwide hit anime series "Attack on Titan."

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Anime 19.6%, RPG 11.8%, Open World 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%