Games Like Nights of Azure

A Tale of Three Beautiful Maidens Drawn to Each Other. When three friends, deceived and separated by the tricks of darkness, find each other again, their bond shall become the light that will clear away the shadows and guide them towards the truth...

Why similar: JRPG 17.4%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, LGBTQ+ 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10%, Exploration 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the gothic atmosphere and action-RPG gameplay while deepening the focus on the bond between female protagonists.

A clear summer sky spreads over the Hoshinomiya Girls' High School. This story begins with the belated start of school life for Hinako Shirai, who has just recovered from a leg injury due to a tragic accident. The magical sisters Yuzu and Lime bestowed to her a special power to become a "Reflector".

Why similar: JRPG 22.5%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 7.3%, Cute 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar emphasis on emotional storytelling, female-led casts, and strong LGBTQ themes within a magical anime setting.

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 34.3%, Anime 16.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, RPG 8.7%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a strong female protagonist and a dark, compelling narrative, this action-JRPG offers a similar sense of epic adventure.

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 28.4%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Anime 14.3%, RPG 11%, Hack and Slash 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It centers on a female protagonist navigating a dark, emotional world, echoing the themes of sacrifice and personal duty found in the seed game.

“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.” With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!

Why similar: JRPG 21.5%, LGBTQ+ 19.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Anime 7.4%, Cute 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title refines the social and emotional connections of the series, mirroring the character-driven nature of the seed game.

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: Hack and Slash 38.9%, JRPG 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, RPG 10.3%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the melancholic atmosphere and fast-paced hack-and-slash combat while featuring a deeply emotional story with a female lead.

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 26.6%, JRPG 24%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, RPG 12.9%, Fantasy 5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a female protagonist and fluid hack-and-slash combat set in a fantasy world with a focus on divine duty.

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 36.4%, Anime 17%, RPG 11.2%, Hack and Slash 8%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This high-production action-JRPG offers a sprawling world and a compelling story that fans of the genre will find very familiar.

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 20.1%, LGBTQ+ 18.4%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Anime 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced action with a female-led cast and strong LGBTQ themes, fitting the specific aesthetic and tone of the seed game.

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 37.8%, RPG 15.6%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Anime 11.7%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a fantastic action-RPG experience with a strong narrative and a female lead who plays a pivotal role in the world's fate.

Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.

Why similar: JRPG 33.2%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Anime 14.5%, RPG 12.5%, Story Rich 5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-JRPG features a musical theme and anime-inspired combat that aligns well with the tone of the seed game.

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 40.5%, Anime 21.2%, RPG 13.6%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Fantasy 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a high-octane action-RPG system with a heavy emphasis on party bonds and supernatural anime-inspired 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: JRPG 32.8%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, RPG 12%, Fantasy 6.6%, Hack and Slash 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female lead in a time-sensitive, action-oriented RPG environment that mirrors the urgency of the seed game.

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: Female Protagonist 35.6%, RPG 19.7%, Anime 17.3%, Exploration 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a female lead and deep exploration, capturing the gothic fantasy vibe and satisfying combat progression.

Long ago, the Vile God and the Goddess waged war with each other. Equally matched, they were sealed away in another world… Now a lazy young man named Fang somehow finds himself a key part of this war he’d really rather not deal with, but fate beckons in this uncommon RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 31.5%, Anime 15.1%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Cute 8.9%, RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG with an anime aesthetic that focuses on character relationships and action-oriented combat.

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 30.6%, Anime 27.8%, JRPG 15.2%, RPG 6.3%, Story Rich 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced hack-and-slash game that captures the high-energy anime combat style found in the seed game.

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 23.1%, Anime 22.1%, JRPG 17%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash title that focuses on anime-inspired combat and large-scale battles.

With Gamindustri on the brink of destruction, Nepgear and the Candidates must band together and restore order!

Why similar: JRPG 25.8%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Anime 11.2%, RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a female-led cast and fast-paced combat that fits the anime-aesthetic of the seed game perfectly.

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 41.3%, Anime 25%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, RPG 11.3%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: With its dark, gothic anime aesthetic and action-RPG mechanics, it provides a similar visual and gameplay experience to the seed game.

"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

Why similar: JRPG 23.1%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 8.9%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This JRPG features a female protagonist and exploration-heavy gameplay that fits the style of modern anime-inspired RPGs.

The demon king is an endangered species!? Oh, slash such fate! A brand new Action-RPG presented by gorgeous creators!

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 with a distinct anime style and a focus on character-driven narratives and combat.

Neptunia and SENRAN KAGURA join forces in this action-packed RPG!

Why similar: JRPG 23.1%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Anime 11.1%, RPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG blends anime aesthetics with fast-paced combat and a female-led cast.

In Tokyo’s popular ”Electric Town” district, Akihabara, vampires called “Synthisters” walk among us. You must identify and dispose of them the only way you know how – by engaging them in hand-to-hand combat in order to strip them of their clothes so their bodies melt away in the sunlight.

Why similar: JRPG 32.7%, Anime 27.1%, Nudity 13.3%, RPG 8.6%, Cute 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a unique anime aesthetic and a focus on urban exploration and combat.

《Heroine Anthem Zero : Sacrifice》 is an epic fantasy 2D side-scrolling ARPG with Japanese voiceovers and support for 7 languages. In a world unforgiven by God, it is a story of sacrifice and survival ten years in the making. Come and enter a world of adventure from long ago.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.5%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Anime 14.3%, JRPG 12.4%, RPG 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-RPG with a beautiful anime art style and a focus on a female protagonist's journey.

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 19.3%, JRPG 18.1%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Anime 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that captures the classic anime JRPG feel with a focus on exploration and character growth.

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 23.6%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Anime 11.2%, Cute 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans into the cute, anime-inspired world-building and character interactions found in the seed game.

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: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Exploration 19.3%, Anime 18.9%, RPG 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish action game with a strong anime aesthetic and fluid combat mechanics.

Neptune, stricken with amnesia, awakes in a mysterious world where 2D reigns supreme. With a little help from her friends, Neptune embark on a journey to regain her memory, save the world, and 3D games as we know it.

Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Anime 16.2%, RPG 13.6%, Cute 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a side-scrolling JRPG experience with a heavy focus on anime-style character dynamics.

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 22.1%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Anime 10.9%, Cute 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure hack-and-slash experience featuring a female-led cast and the signature anime style of the series.

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

Why similar: JRPG 36.3%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, RPG 22.2%, Anime 13.2%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a unique, somewhat melancholic aesthetic and a focus on character-driven storytelling.

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 45.9%, Anime 15.5%, RPG 10.6%, Story Rich 7%, Fantasy 6.3%

Explore the land of Sulnas as the "Shadow of Death", a cat girl who's dauntless and fierce. The land is poisoned by secret power and desperately needs salvation. Can you save it from its sure demise or will you doom its fate like everyone else would?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Anime 13.5%, Sexual Content 10.3%, Nudity 9.6%

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: Hack and Slash 25.9%, JRPG 24.2%, Anime 22%, RPG 11.1%, Female Protagonist 4.1%

Lost in an alternate dimension, Neptune must collect enough shares to get back home. Sounds easy – except the Seven Sages want to rid Gamindustri of CPUs, including Neptune! Help defeat them and return her to her own world in this JRPG – or be stuck in the '80s forever!

Why similar: JRPG 33.2%, Anime 18.8%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, RPG 8.5%, Cute 8.1%

人外・モンスター娘達を中心に紡がれる光の物語、王道長編RPG！個性豊かなキャラクターが、サイドビュー戦闘でテンポよく動きます。

Why similar: JRPG 24.7%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Emotional 8.4%, Story Rich 8%

Take on the role of Kirito, the hero of the popular Sword Art Online anime series, and explore a fantasy world alongside attractive companions! Take down tough enemies in strategic battles and communicate with your companions in real time!

Why similar: JRPG 39.1%, Anime 21.4%, RPG 17.9%, Hack and Slash 16%, Sexual Content 2.5%

Band together with Virtual Idols to save Planet Emote in this music-based hack n' slash!

Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Anime 13.4%, RPG 12%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Cute 10.3%

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 30.1%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Anime 12.7%, RPG 9.9%, Cute 8.5%

"A story of two girls fulfilling their wishes." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. The 3rd title in the series "Atelier Shallie" is now available as a deluxe version.

Why similar: RPG 34.1%, JRPG 20.1%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Anime 8.1%, Cute 6.7%

"The promise begins." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. The 1st title in the series "Atelier Ayesha" is now available as a deluxe version.

Why similar: RPG 30.9%, JRPG 24.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Anime 9.5%, Cute 6.3%

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: Female Protagonist 26.5%, Anime 18.3%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Sexual Content 9.9%, JRPG 9.1%

To aid the King, Priestess Konoha plunges into "Grimoire"! The world inside "Grimoire" is formed by another world called Grimoire Land in which Konoha becomes a magical girl, and has come to save the world!

Why similar: JRPG 27.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Sexual Content 10.9%, Cute 10.4%, Nudity 10.1%

The fate of a captured princess lies in the hands of a single woman. Using the power of the spirits and a variety of items, the female knight Jeanne must explore the kingdom that's been thrown into chaos to save Princess Lily in this classic-style action RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 17.5%, RPG 17.2%, Anime 16.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Sexual Content 13%

The girls you meet in the nightmare will become your everything. Fight through twisted dungeons and rescue the lost girls. The ones you save will stay by your side, in your haven. Yuri Action RPG Gray Haven Explore, fight, and love.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Nudity 8.9%, Sexual Content 8.7%

In a final struggle for survival, demonkind again invaded the human world. However, the world they return to after years in the darkness isn't the same as it once was...

Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, RPG 12.1%, Anime 10.8%, Sexual Content 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Dusk Diver is an anime style beat-em-up action game. You will be playing as Yumo, an ordinary high school girl, to fight with the Guardians against those Phantoms who dare to enter the realm of men.

Why similar: RPG 20.7%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, JRPG 18%, Anime 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.3%

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 43.6%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, RPG 15.6%, Anime 11%, Story Rich 6.1%

Save the world in this Magical Girl rhythm adventure! Your bond becomes their strength.Let's open the door to the Dreamworld together.

Why similar: Anime 21.5%, RPG 18.2%, Cute 14.5%, Sexual Content 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%

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 40.8%, Anime 21.8%, RPG 19.6%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Action 4.4%

"The promise is entrusted to two alchemists..." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters.

Why similar: RPG 30.7%, JRPG 24.7%, Anime 10.6%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Emotional 4.9%

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 22.3%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Anime 11.5%, RPG 9.3%, Exploration 9.3%

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 23.1%, Anime 20.5%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Nudity 12.7%, Sexual Content 8.2%

It's time for classmating! Monsters have invaded the world of Aterra, and only a few special individuals, imbued with the power of the Star God, are equipped to fight it. Combine your Star power to make magical Star Children to boost up your forces in battle!

Why similar: JRPG 41.9%, Anime 23.4%, RPG 17.7%, Nudity 6.5%, Cute 5%

In the city of Otsuna, a crimson-eyed girl invites Ryou to help her defeat a powerful enemy. An endless night approaches... but alongside his new friends, can Ryou cut through the darkness and save the world? Find out in this urban fantasy visual novel-dungeon crawler hybrid!

Why similar: JRPG 47.2%, RPG 23%, Anime 17.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Sexual Content 3.8%

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 35.8%, Anime 15.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, RPG 12.2%, 3D 7%

The story of two protagonists as they rebuild their hometown and seek the hidden truth. Engage in timeline-based command battles and enjoy the easy-to-learn yet deeply engaging synthesis. Plus, take on shop management, explore random dungeons, and more!

Why similar: JRPG 31.8%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Exploration 14.8%, Anime 11.6%, RPG 11.5%

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 48.9%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Anime 13.7%, RPG 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

Io is a man who has no luck with the ladies, and now he's tasked with recruiting Monster Girls to save the world in this moe-filled dungeon RPG! Recruit 50 Monster Girls! Combine their Moe Traits! Build relationships with them and find out just how cute a monster can be!

Why similar: JRPG 27.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Anime 12.1%, RPG 9.4%, Nudity 9%