Games Like Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition

Enjoy seamless, action-packed real-time battles using a combination of sword skills, sacred arts, and your favorite SAO characters!

Why similar: Anime 19%, MMORPG 17% ★, RPG 14.6%, JRPG 14%, Open World 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers the most modern and expansive single-player narrative experience within the Sword Art Online universe.

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: Anime 30.8%, JRPG 26.9%, RPG 17.4%, Open World 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor to Hollow Realization and shares the exact same core gameplay loop and MMO-simulation feel.

The culmination of the SWORD ART ONLINE game series, Last Recollection features the largest roster of SAO playable characters and sub scenarios!

Why similar: Anime 30.5%, JRPG 30.2%, RPG 11.8%, Character Customization 10.3%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: As the latest entry in the series, it refines the action-RPG combat and party management systems found in Hollow Realization.

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: Anime 29.2%, JRPG 16.5%, MMORPG 11.8% ★, RPG 10.6%, Open World 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shifts the setting to a gun-based MMO, providing a fresh take on the series' character customization and action mechanics.

Enter the VRMMO world of the much-loved anime SWORD ART ONLINE! In Alfheim Online, a world of fairies and magic, you become the hero of the series, Kirito, and together with your wondrous friends try to conquer the floating land of Svart Alfheim.

Why similar: Anime 21.9%, MMORPG 15.9% ★, JRPG 15.4%, RPG 14.9%, Open World 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This entry introduces aerial combat and exploration, expanding on the adventure elements present in the SAO series.

Introducing the 2nd installment for the 10th anniversary of SWORD ART ONLINE! A total of 21 characters from the series join the battle beyond memory—a challenge taken on solo or with friends. Go beyond memory... and Switch!

Why similar: Anime 22.9%, MMORPG 22.3% ★, RPG 12%, Multiplayer 11.7%, JRPG 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A newer entry that emphasizes large-scale multiplayer action, mirroring the MMO raid-boss feel of the source material.

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 29.1%, Anime 28.5%, Open World 15%, RPG 12.6%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a premium JRPG experience with stunning anime visuals and a robust party-based combat system.

Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World have begun to merge. In the midst of the chaos, Yui has gone missing. Kirito must challenge the Seven Kings of pure color from the Accelerated World to gain access to her location.

Why similar: Anime 37.7%, JRPG 20.8%, RPG 17.2%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Open World 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A crossover title that combines the mechanics of two major anime franchises into a cohesive action-RPG experience.

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 34.1%, Anime 32.7%, Multiplayer 12.4%, RPG 11.1%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-fidelity anime visuals and party-based action-RPG combat that feels like a polished evolution of the SAO gameplay style.

.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: JRPG 39.8%, Anime 31.1%, RPG 18.3%, Open World 3.9%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive narrative experience about being trapped in an MMO, which heavily inspired the themes found in the SAO series.

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is a free-to-play action MMO. Join players around the world to explore the planet Halpha and fight in epic battles as ARKS Defenders! Unleash your imagination with our ultimate character creation experience and creative spaces to create your own phantasy.

Why similar: MMORPG 31% ★, JRPG 15.3%, Anime 13.4%, Open World 10.1%, Character Customization 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest experience on Steam to the actual 'VRMMORPG' feel of Sword Art Online, featuring open-world exploration and anime aesthetics.

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: Anime 32.3%, JRPG 25.4%, Character Customization 12.1%, RPG 9.9%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep character customization and a dark anime aesthetic with challenging action-RPG combat mechanics.

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: Anime 30.3%, JRPG 27.8%, RPG 13.1%, Open World 11.9%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RPG that focuses on deep character bonds and high-energy combat, mirroring the anime-style storytelling of SAO.

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: Anime 33.7%, JRPG 19.8%, Character Customization 10.5%, Multiplayer 9.5%, RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed anime action and deep gear customization, similar to the mission-based structure of SAO games.

Embark together on your fantasy adventure! Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world RPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy now is officially available on Steam.

Why similar: MMORPG 39.4% ★, Anime 24.1%, Open World 14.9%, RPG 9.6%, Character Customization 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world anime MMORPG that allows for extensive character creation and social interaction in a shared world.

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: Anime 35.1%, JRPG 34.4%, RPG 12.3%, Open World 7.9%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven JRPG with a strong cast of characters and a combat system that rewards tactical party management.

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 36.9%, Anime 23.9%, RPG 21.5%, Action 5.8%, Open World 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional action-JRPG that excels at exploration and fast-paced combat, capturing the spirit of an grand adventure.

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: Anime 34.4%, JRPG 18.1%, RPG 11.7%, Character Customization 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same fast-paced, anime-styled combat and heavy focus on character-driven missions as the SAO titles.

Fierce emotions help fuel SoulWorkers to save the world from the devastated scene of a post-apocalyptic world. In a world where only dark devastation reigns – you are the only SoulWorker to come to the rescue.

Why similar: MMORPG 34.7% ★, Anime 27.2%, RPG 8.6%, Multiplayer 7%, Sexual Content 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-style action MMO that focuses on fast-paced combat and character-specific abilities.

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: Anime 38.4%, Open World 11.2%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Character Customization 9.7%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-speed, movement-based anime action that captures the intensity of the combat found in SAO.

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 32.1%, Anime 31.8%, RPG 14.4%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Hack and Slash 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct parody and homage to the MMO genre, featuring anime characters navigating a virtual game world.

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: Anime 51.3%, JRPG 13%, RPG 7.8%, Action 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that focuses on large-scale battles and anime-style character abilities.

Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

Why similar: MMORPG 40.8% ★, JRPG 15.3%, Open World 9.8%, RPG 8.3%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for the MMO experience that Sword Art Online attempts to simulate, offering endless content and social depth.

The MMORPG of a massive and magnificent fantasy! Let's explore the MMO world!

Why similar: MMORPG 42.5% ★, Anime 19.4%, RPG 8%, Character Customization 7.7%, Open World 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mobile-to-PC MMORPG that emphasizes character customization and a classic anime-inspired fantasy world.

Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.

Why similar: Open World 20.1%, Multiplayer 19%, RPG 13.1%, Co-op 9.1%, JRPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep multiplayer action and extensive gear customization, appealing to players who enjoy the raid-boss aspects of SAO.

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 32.3%, Anime 25.3%, RPG 17.4%, Open World 15.4%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a charming anime aesthetic with a deep JRPG world, perfect for players who enjoy the adventure aspect of SAO.

Explore the anime-style open world of the Continent of Orbis, brought to life with Unreal Engine 5! Recruit unique companions, unleash spectacular Status Ailment tag-team action, and embark on an epic journey to save the world from the threat of a Dragon reawakened after 60 years.

Why similar: Anime 28.1%, Open World 20.2%, JRPG 18.2%, RPG 13.5%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.

Why similar: JRPG 32%, Anime 29.6%, RPG 12.5%, Character Customization 9.5%, Hack and Slash 6.4%

Aim to conquer Aincrad with Kirito and Asuna

Why similar: MMORPG 34.4% ★, Anime 19.1%, RPG 13.7%, JRPG 8.2%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Open World 31.9%, RPG 25.5%, Character Customization 14.1%, JRPG 9.9%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-RPG that features a unique party-based 'pawn' system similar to the AI companions in Hollow Realization.

is an open-world anime RPG set in the universe of [The Seven Deadly Sins]. Step into the role of Prince Tristan of Liones and explore an open-world Britannia, as you embark on a journey to restore order to a world thrown into chaos by the collision of time and space.

Why similar: Anime 29.7%, Open World 25.2%, Multiplayer 14.9%, RPG 13.6%, Hack and Slash 5.5%

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance expands the Blue Protocol universe with a vibrant MMORPG experience. Create your own hero, team up for strategic raids, or simply relax and have fun with friends fishing, crafting, and endless exploration. Adventure awaits!

Why similar: MMORPG 30.6% ★, Anime 18.2%, Open World 10.2%, RPG 8.2%, Multiplayer 6.8%

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: Anime 53%, JRPG 19.5%, Action 6.7%, Hack and Slash 6.6%, Nudity 4.3%

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: Anime 55.2%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Open World 9.1%, Action 7.3%, RPG 4.9%

Solo Leveling, the webtoon with 14.3 billion views worldwide, is now an action RPG game! Help our hero grow from his humble E-Rank beginnings.

Why similar: Anime 41.5%, RPG 17.4%, Multiplayer 14.5%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Action 9%

It may not be stylish, but... Live.Eat or be eaten. TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST] is a co-op survival action game that lets you experience the exciting world of Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo Ghoul:re for yourself.

Why similar: Anime 50.7%, Action 14.6%, JRPG 10%, Character Customization 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Leave your compass behind and join Luffy as he embarks on a brand new action-packed adventure where you can experience the powers of the legendary Gum-Gum fruit to uncover hidden secrets on an original, never-before-seen island!

Why similar: Anime 35.7%, Open World 25.3%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 7.7%

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 37.8%, Anime 26.8%, RPG 12.4%, Open World 12.1%, Multiplayer 3.4%

Fight, explore, and lose yourself in an anime-inspired world built for VR. Two action-packed game modes available. How will you use your power?

Why similar: MMORPG 34.8% ★, Open World 13.5%, JRPG 12.1%, Anime 11.6%, RPG 8.3%

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 27.8%, Open World 23%, RPG 17%, Anime 12.3%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Magic x Guilds x RPG = ”FAIRY TAIL”! Based on the fantasy adventure comic about Natsu, a Dragon Slayer of the rowdy Fairy Tail magician guild, and his unique group of friends battling against unusual and memorable enemies.

Why similar: Anime 30.4%, JRPG 26.1%, RPG 19.5%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Nudity 4.2%

“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 40.2%, Anime 31.5%, RPG 16%, Action 6%, Hack and Slash 3%

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition!

Why similar: JRPG 42.3%, Anime 27.8%, RPG 17.1%, Open World 4.9%, Multiplayer 2.4%

Experience the anime from DanMachi. Follow the story from the beginning and discover new content in the game! Enter the world of Orario, where gods live amongst humans and protect them in their Familia - become the greatest adventurer through dungeon-crawling, real-time RPG combat and date events!

Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Anime 26.9%, RPG 13.1%, Sexual Content 7.3%, Hack and Slash 6.3%

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: Anime 35.4%, Open World 28.2%, RPG 12.4%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Action 5.8%

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: Anime 39.7%, JRPG 23%, Open World 10.8%, RPG 8.5%, Nudity 6.2%

Thrust into a parallel dimension, our buxom shinobi prepare for a new kind of beach-side battle. Can the islands’ hosts be trusted? Will the other schools play fair? Will there be time to enjoy the beach before the fighting starts? Will anyone manage to keep their clothes intact?

Why similar: Anime 49.6%, Sexual Content 14.3%, Nudity 13%, Hack and Slash 6.5%, Action 5.7%

Bless Unleashed is an open-world online game that can be enjoyed with your friends and countless others. Venture out to engage in intense combat while exploring vast regions and treacherous dungeons.

Why similar: MMORPG 42.5% ★, Open World 17.1%, RPG 12.2%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Massively Multiplayer 5%

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: Anime 28.7%, JRPG 25.4%, RPG 17.2%, Character Customization 11.2%, Open World 8.7%

Enjoy a new Re:ZERO storyline, fully supervised by the series author Tappei Nagatsuki! Featuring brand new characters designed by the original artist Shinichirou Otsuka as well as your favorites from the series!

Why similar: Anime 64%, Adventure 11.1%, JRPG 7.7%, RPG 4.9%, Visual Novel 4.7%

NosTale is a free-to-play anime action MMORPG which takes you on an exciting journey through a world full of mystery with your friends. More than 30 specialist classes and tons of loyal pets provide plenty of excitement and variety in PvP, PvE and raids

Why similar: MMORPG 42% ★, Anime 21.6%, RPG 7.6%, Open World 6.9%, Massively Multiplayer 6.6%

Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

Why similar: Anime 38.4%, JRPG 37.7%, RPG 15.5%, Adventure 3.3%, Action 3.2%

Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!

Why similar: Anime 64.2%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%