Games Like Tokyo Xanadu eX+

At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

Why similar: JRPG 55.1%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Anime 14.4%, RPG 9.4%, Story Rich 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same developer DNA, focusing on a military academy setting with deep character relationships and world-building.

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 50.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Anime 13.8%, RPG 9%, Story Rich 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive modern urban JRPG that perfectly balances high school social simulation with stylish dungeon crawling.

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 43%, RPG 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Action RPG 11.7%, Anime 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: As a pinnacle of Falcom's action-RPG design, it offers the same fluid, satisfying combat mechanics found in Tokyo Xanadu.

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 48.6%, Action RPG 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, RPG 8%, Anime 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features vertical urban exploration and fast-paced combat that feels like a natural evolution of the gameplay found in Tokyo Xanadu.

"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 44.9%, Action RPG 22.3%, Anime 10.6%, RPG 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a stylized version of modern Tokyo, this game features fast-paced action combat and a unique urban fantasy narrative.

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 43.5%, Action RPG 20.1%, Anime 18.1%, RPG 10.3%, Hack and Slash 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-octane action-RPG experience with a strong anime aesthetic and deep party-based character dynamics.

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 44.2%, Action RPG 17.7%, Anime 16.6%, RPG 9.6%, Story Rich 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a high-budget, action-oriented JRPG experience with a heavy emphasis on party chemistry and cinematic storytelling.

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 43.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, RPG 15.2%, Action RPG 11.4%, Anime 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It established the party-based action combat system that serves as the foundation for many of Falcom's modern action titles.

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 61.4%, RPG 15.5%, Anime 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Story Rich 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the modern urban fantasy vibe with a stylish aesthetic and a focus on supernatural mysteries within a city.

Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.

Why similar: JRPG 46.6%, RPG 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Anime 12%, Story Rich 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of blending school-life social mechanics with a complex, long-form political narrative.

World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.

Why similar: JRPG 36.7%, Action RPG 20.2%, RPG 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Anime 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes exploration and discovery, utilizing a similar party-based action system to the seed game.

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 47.6%, Anime 18.5%, Action RPG 10.1%, RPG 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A strong narrative-driven JRPG with a compelling cast and a real-time combat system that rewards fast-paced decision making.

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: JRPG 35.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Anime 14%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off shifts the Persona formula into a hack-and-slash action-RPG, making it a very close mechanical match for Tokyo Xanadu.

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 40.1%, Action RPG 21%, Anime 19.3%, RPG 7.8%, Hack and Slash 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled action-RPG that provides a more challenging, dungeon-focused experience with deep character customization.

FIRST TIME ON STEAM – Based on the PlayStation®3 port of the original GameCube game, this RPG classic is finally available for PC.

Why similar: JRPG 50.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, Anime 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic anime-style JRPG that features real-time combat and a journey focused on a group of friends.

A fateful encounter with the fairy Noi sets Nayuta and his friends on a path to explore beyond the borders of their island home in order to stop a dark plot.

Why similar: JRPG 38.6%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 15.2%, Anime 11.4%, Hack and Slash 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy Falcom title that bridges the gap between traditional JRPG storytelling and platforming-based combat.

“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 58.1%, Anime 15.9%, RPG 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the school-life social simulation aspect, focusing on building bonds between characters in a surreal environment.

The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

Why similar: JRPG 39.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 9%, Anime 8%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, focused action-RPG experience that strips away the social elements to highlight the excellence of Falcom's combat design.

Half a year after Trails in the Sky SC, Father Kevin Graham takes on a routine mission on behalf of the Septian Church. He and his partner are then plunged into a realm that follows an unnaturally strict set of rules and is as intent to open old wounds as it is to keep them behind closed doors.

Why similar: JRPG 50.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Anime 11.4%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, character-focused narrative experience that is essential for fans of Falcom's storytelling style.

Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul.

Why similar: JRPG 31.8%, Action RPG 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, RPG 16.9%, Anime 6%

Why You'll Like It: As a spiritual ancestor to the Xanadu series, it offers a classic action-RPG experience with a focus on dungeon exploration.

When Lloyd Bannings is assigned to Crossbell's Special Support Section, he and his new teammates must prove themselves as they fight to overcome the injustice of a city gripped by corruption.

Why similar: JRPG 51.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Anime 14.1%, RPG 13%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an excellent narrative-driven experience set in a modernizing city, focusing on a group of young investigators.

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 57.1%, Anime 21.9%, RPG 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled JRPG that focuses on character relationships and a lighthearted yet engaging fantasy plot.

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 40.8%, Anime 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, RPG 11.1%, Action RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a melancholic, character-driven story set in a supernatural realm with action-based combat.

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: JRPG 35.8%, RPG 25.9%, Action RPG 14.9%, Anime 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, fast-paced action-RPG remake that captures the classic anime adventure spirit with modern mechanics.

Mobius. An idyllic world that lets people forget about the pain and problems of reality. Created by a sentient vocaloid program, μ (Mu), reality and fantasy have become blurred, allowing people to relive their high school years in bliss -- but just how real is a virtual happiness?

Why similar: JRPG 47.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Anime 15.6%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a modern virtual world, it combines social simulation with a unique turn-based combat system that feels very 'anime'.

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 42.1%, Action RPG 15.4%, Anime 14.6%, RPG 11.2%, Hack and Slash 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes music and party bonds, fitting the 'great soundtrack' and 'anime' tags of the seed game.

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: JRPG 57.6%, Anime 22.8%, RPG 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%, Action 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique blend of modern-day reality and virtual world exploration, appealing to fans of the 'trapped in a game' trope.

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 47.3%, Anime 14.1%, RPG 12.7%, Action RPG 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG with a charming world and kingdom-building elements that complement its anime-inspired narrative.

Experience Tales of Xillia, remastered for the first time ever. Dive into the magnificent world of Rieze Maxia as either Jude Mathis, an aspiring medical student from the capital, or Milla Maxwell, a mysterious woman accompanied by four powerful spirits.

Why similar: JRPG 46.9%, Action RPG 19.1%, RPG 15.6%, Anime 13.4%, Action 3.8%

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 39.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, RPG 10.7%, Anime 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This action-oriented JRPG features a school-based setting and a large cast of characters, mirroring the academy vibe of Tokyo Xanadu.

An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

Why similar: JRPG 39.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.7%, Action RPG 15.8%, RPG 9.4%, Anime 6.7%

Civil war has broken out across Erebonia. After his narrow escape from Trista, Rean will take up his sword again on a journey with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear...

Why similar: JRPG 54.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Anime 13.2%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 4.5%

The long awaited finale to the epic engulfing a continent comes to a head in the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga!

Why similar: JRPG 46.8%, RPG 19.4%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Anime 13.3%, Story Rich 4.5%

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

Why similar: JRPG 42.6%, RPG 18.1%, Action RPG 13.7%, Anime 12.3%, Hack and Slash 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a unique focus on the afterlife and fast-paced combat that feels distinct yet familiar to action-RPG fans.

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 50.7%, Anime 13.6%, Action RPG 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, RPG 8.2%

Three different legends are about to unfold! Determine the fates of Rean Schwarzer, Lloyd Bannings, and the mysterious “C” in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series.

Why similar: JRPG 53.5%, RPG 17.1%, Anime 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Story Rich 5.4%

.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 43.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, Anime 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, RPG 9.9%

The future of an entire continent is at stake in this milestone entry in the Trails series! Explore the vast Calvard Republic with three different protagonists, nurture connections, and master powerful skills in both real-time and turn-based battles as you uncover the secrets at the core of Zemuria!

Why similar: JRPG 46.9%, Action RPG 21.3%, RPG 12.3%, Anime 12.2%, Third Person 2.7%

Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.

Why similar: JRPG 48.6%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Action RPG 12.1%, RPG 8.4%, Anime 7.2%

Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!

Why similar: JRPG 44.4%, Action RPG 21.1%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, RPG 8.1%, Anime 5.1%

The Special Support Section is back with more members and more cases to solve! How will this rag-tag group deal with the oncoming threats to Crossbell’s political stability while maintaining their team’s foundation?

Why similar: JRPG 55.2%, RPG 14.6%, Anime 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Story Rich 5.6%

Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.

Why similar: JRPG 59.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Anime 11.5%, RPG 8.1%, Story Rich 4.5%

The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!

Why similar: JRPG 47.6%, Action RPG 22.5%, Anime 13.1%, RPG 12.7%, Action 2.8%

This symphonic gunplay RPG, where you can change the fate of the world, has been remastered in a 4K/HD EDITION. Fly through the air and enjoy the blazing gun battles in this fateful tale set on a ruined planet.

Why similar: JRPG 60.9%, RPG 13%, Anime 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Story Rich 3.7%

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 48.7%, Hack and Slash 15%, Anime 13.6%, RPG 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%

Inspired by the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, I am Setsuna is a great homage to the JRPG masterpieces of yesteryear. Journey with Setsuna as she prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice and save the people of her land.

Why similar: JRPG 59%, Great Soundtrack 15.8%, RPG 11.8%, Anime 9.4%, Story Rich 3.1%

Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release!

Why similar: JRPG 43.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Action RPG 14.9%, RPG 11.3%, Anime 8.7%

Redo is a world without sorrow created by the virtuadoll Regret. Virtuadoll songs give Redo residents respite from their struggles. Our protagonists discover the truth and form the Go-Home Club to return to reality. Make your way home with companions bearing heavy burdens in this school-themed RPG.

Why similar: JRPG 54.9%, RPG 17.1%, Anime 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 52.6%, Great Soundtrack 21%, Anime 13%, RPG 7.2%, Story Rich 4.7%

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 35.1%, Anime 22.5%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action RPG 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Ys IX, the high-speed action RPG known for its exhilarating battles and adventure powered by special abilities, is now available on Steam®!

Why similar: JRPG 43.8%, Action RPG 20.6%, RPG 16.6%, Anime 10.6%, Action 4.1%

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: Action RPG 34.8%, JRPG 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, RPG 10.7%, Anime 7.7%

Tales of Graces f is back with a beautiful and easier-to-play version! The game also includes Lineage and Legacies, an after-story to the main scenario!

Why similar: JRPG 45.6%, Action RPG 20.6%, Anime 13.5%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 4.2%

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

Why similar: JRPG 52.4%, Anime 13.1%, Action RPG 12%, RPG 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%

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 54.6%, Action RPG 19.7%, RPG 11%, Anime 7.7%, Story Rich 4.9%

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 41.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.4%, Action RPG 11%, RPG 10.4%, Anime 6.8%

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 49%, Anime 21.4%, RPG 15.8%, Hack and Slash 6.7%, Action RPG 5.3%

“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 46.1%, Action RPG 19.2%, Anime 13.7%, RPG 9%, Hack and Slash 4.5%

The story takes place in the northern sea Obelia Bay, a bay filled with countless islands of all sizes. Ys X: Nordics depicts a brand-new adventure in the northern sea Obelia Bay, featuring the young adventurer, Adol Christin, as its protagonist!

Why similar: JRPG 47.2%, Action RPG 20.8%, RPG 17.1%, Anime 12.7%, Action 1.2%