Games Like Persona® 5 Strikers

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 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 29.1%, Anime 15.5%, Story Rich 7.5%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive turn-based experience that provides the essential story context for the Phantom Thieves.

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 35%, Great Soundtrack 32.2%, Anime 15.2%, Story Rich 7.6%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG that shares the same DNA, featuring a beloved cast and a focus on building social bonds.

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 36.6%, Anime 21.7%, RPG 10%, Story Rich 9.6%, Action RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as Persona 5, it features a similar UI, stylish presentation, and deep social mechanics.

Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.

Why similar: JRPG 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 25.8%, Anime 16.7%, RPG 7.1%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern remake of a series staple that matches the high production values and engaging combat of the Persona franchise.

“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.

Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, Musou 24% ★, Anime 14.9%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Action RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends deep narrative storytelling with fast-paced, stylish combat in a Japanese setting.

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%, Anime 22.4%, RPG 8.4%, Action RPG 8.3%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful anime art style and a fast-paced combat system centered on character synergy.

A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!

Why similar: JRPG 33.6%, Anime 21.6%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action RPG 10.2%, RPG 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high-octane, party-based action-RPG combat that feels fluid and visually spectacular.

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 32.2%, Anime 23.6%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Action RPG 9%, RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish anime action-RPG that emphasizes party dynamics and unique supernatural combat abilities.

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 43.5%, Anime 17.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, RPG 9.4%, Third Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The core RPG series that defines the demons and combat mechanics found throughout the Persona universe.

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 35.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Anime 14.1%, Hack and Slash 11%, Action RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a modern Japanese city, this action-RPG mirrors the urban fantasy and social elements found in the Persona series.

Join the Phantom Thieves as they lead an uprising of the heart! Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe.

Why similar: JRPG 30%, Great Soundtrack 26%, Anime 16.3%, RPG 8%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical spin-off that allows you to spend more time with the Phantom Thieves in a new gameplay format.

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 30.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Anime 13.2%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, RPG 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in fast-paced action-RPG gameplay with an incredible soundtrack and exploration focus.

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 36.4%, Great Soundtrack 25%, JRPG 12.6%, RPG 7.6%, Anime 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish hack-and-slash game with a deep, philosophical narrative and an iconic, high-energy soundtrack.

Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.

Why similar: JRPG 37.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, RPG 15.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the modern Japanese setting and deep, character-driven narrative style found in the Persona series.

DRAGON QUEST HEROES II is a hack-and-slash Action RPG that sends you on a new adventure to restore order to a once peaceful world filled with monsters and battles of epic proportions. Up to 4 players can play in cooperative multiplayer to defeat an unknown threat looming over the Seven Realms!

Why similar: Musou 43% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, JRPG 16%, Anime 9.8%, RPG 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct blend of JRPG mechanics and large-scale hack-and-slash combat that mirrors the Strikers experience.

A Persona 4 Smackdown!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.2%, Anime 29.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Action 7.4%, JRPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same beloved characters in a fast-paced, story-rich fighting game format.

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 34.8%, Anime 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Hack and Slash 7.7%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a compelling, darker narrative and strong character interactions that drive the plot.

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 37.2%, Hack and Slash 34.1%, Anime 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based action game with a vibrant, comic-book aesthetic that matches the energy of Persona 5.

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 38.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Action RPG 10.2%, Anime 9.1%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced action-RPG gameplay with fluid movement and supernatural abilities in a dense city setting.

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 48.7%, Anime 17.2%, RPG 14%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern JRPG from the same developers with a distinct cyberpunk aesthetic and turn-based strategy.

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 30%, Anime 25.6%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action RPG 9.6%, Third Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired action-RPG that focuses on deep character customization and challenging combat encounters.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.6%, Great Soundtrack 35.1%, Third Person 6.7%, Action 6.2%, Anime 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for stylish hack-and-slash combat, focusing on high-skill expression and flair.

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: Musou 38.1% ★, Anime 23.8%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, JRPG 9%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that leans heavily into the Musou genre with a focus on anime-style combat.

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 23.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, RPG 9.8%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Action RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that excels at fluid, flashy combat and team-based mechanics in a vibrant world.

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 34%, Anime 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, RPG 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a charming world and party-based combat mechanics that feel accessible and fun.

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 27.8%, Anime 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, RPG 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a melancholic, anime-inspired narrative that explores themes of loss and redemption.

Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.

Why similar: JRPG 39.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Story Rich 7.9%, Action RPG 6.9%, Adventure 5.8%

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 43.3%, Great Soundtrack 31.1%, Anime 7.1%, Action 6.6%, Third Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: High-octane, stylish action that emphasizes fluid movement and over-the-top combat encounters.

"We are the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to take your heart!” The hit party-based RPG series with over 30 million copies sold is finally here!

Why similar: JRPG 40%, Anime 22.9%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 10.2%, Adventure 5.3%

If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next... would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour.

Why similar: JRPG 35%, Anime 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Story Rich 10.4%, RPG 9.6%

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: Anime 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Story Rich 5%, Third Person 3.9%

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 24.2%, JRPG 17.6%, Anime 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, RPG 7.4%

Become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma and embark on an epic action adventure story set in a heated historical Japan. Turn the tide of battle with legendary gun and sword combat to change the course of history in search for justice.

Why similar: JRPG 26.6%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 5.9%

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 35.2%, RPG 10.3%, Action RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.6%, JRPG 19.5%, Anime 9.9%, Third Person 8.6%, Action RPG 8.4%

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 37.1%, Anime 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, RPG 6.9%, Story Rich 5.2%

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 24%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, RPG 7%, Anime 6.9%

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 29.8%, Anime 18.3%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, RPG 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%

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 35.6%, Action RPG 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, RPG 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

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 24.8%, Anime 24.5%, JRPG 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, RPG 4.5%

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: JRPG 26.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.1%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, RPG 9.2%, Anime 7.9%

In this action-adventure thriller, detective Takayuki Yagami goes undercover to unravel a string of twisted crimes at a high school in Yokohama, Japan. Crack the case and some skulls with brutal combat featuring three unique fighting styles and an arsenal of private eye tricks.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.9%, Third Person 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Adventure 8.2%, Action RPG 7%

Step into Japan's criminal underworld in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on unraveling the truth around his daughter's tragic accident.

Why similar: JRPG 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, RPG 9.2%, Action RPG 8.7%, Anime 8.6%

Enjoy the original story of ONE PIECE from Fuschia Village to the mysterious kingdom of Dressrosa. Will your resolution be strong enough to defeat the most dangerous pirates, including Doflamingo and many more?

Why similar: Musou 30.6% ★, Anime 24.9%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, JRPG 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.

Why similar: JRPG 18.8%, RPG 17.7%, Story Rich 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Action RPG 11.7%

The chairman’s daughter ran away without doing her assignment. Join the group project, take down the troublemakers, and capture the chairman’s runaway daughter. A thrilling hack-and-slash “musou” action adventure with a cast of colorful, distinctive characters.

Why similar: Musou 53.6% ★, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Anime 17%, Action 3.1%, 3D 1.9%

The story of apprentice detective and Devil Summoner extraordinaire Raidou Kuzunoha XIV returns in this remastered classic! Call upon your demons to solve supernatural mysteries and dispose of enemies.

Why similar: JRPG 43.6%, Third Person 13.4%, Action RPG 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Adventure 6.4%

Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.

Why similar: JRPG 45.4%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 9.1%, Anime 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: Great Soundtrack 34.2%, JRPG 19.2%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Story Rich 8.2%, Anime 7%

Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.

Why similar: JRPG 57.1%, Anime 20.4%, RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 5.4%, Atmospheric 4.7%

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 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 26.6%, RPG 11.9%, Anime 11.2%, Hack and Slash 7%

"Only the possibility of you can change our fate" Rindo comes to the grim realization that his life is on the line when he is forced to compete in the so-called "Reapers' Game."

Why similar: JRPG 35.3%, Anime 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Action RPG 10.7%, RPG 9.3%

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

Why similar: JRPG 33%, Anime 18.7%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, RPG 9.6%, Action RPG 6.4%

Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.7%, Third Person 15.9%, Action-Adventure 15%, Adventure 9%, Action 7.6%

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 48.8%, RPG 13.9%, Anime 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Story Rich 9.6%

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

Why similar: JRPG 27%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Anime 16.4%, Third Person 7.3%, RPG 7.2%

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.

Why similar: JRPG 43.7%, Anime 11.5%, RPG 9.9%, Story Rich 9.5%, Action RPG 9.4%

Falcom’s latest juvenile RPG set in modern JAPAN! Based on the worldview of the "Tokyo Xanadu" released in 2015, it presents a completely original story for modern RPG players.

Why similar: JRPG 36.7%, Anime 18.3%, RPG 11.7%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Action RPG 8.5%

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 34.1%, Hack and Slash 29.3%, RPG 16.5%, Story Rich 8.1%, Action 7.6%

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 24.4%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Anime 17%, RPG 6%, Action RPG 6%