- #1 Punishing: Gray Raven
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,316 reviews2026
Dev: KURO GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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: JRPG 26.8%, RPG 23%, Action 16.4%, Story Rich 14.1%, Anime 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, free-to-play action RPG that matches the intense, skill-based combat and post-apocalyptic anime style of the seed game.
- #2 Zenless Zone Zero
96% matchVery Positive88% of 9,100 reviews2026
Dev: COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 28.3%, Action RPG 20.2%, Story Rich 19%, Action 17.4%, RPG 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly stylish, urban-fantasy action experience with fluid combat and a vibrant, rebellious aesthetic.
- #3 Wuthering Waves
96% matchVery Positive88% of 51,239 reviews2025
Dev: KURO GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 72.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: RPG 24.7%, Story Rich 22.3%, Anime 20%, Action 16.4%, Gambling 5.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, action-oriented combat system within an expansive world, perfect for fans of modern, free-to-play anime RPGs.
- #4 SCARLET NEXUS
95% matchVery Positive80% of 18,090 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 32.8%, Action RPG 20.6%, RPG 18%, Anime 11.8%, Action 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of cyberpunk aesthetics, anime-inspired character designs, and fast-paced action RPG combat involving teens with supernatural abilities.
- #5 NEO: The World Ends with You
94% matchVery Positive92% of 1,070 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
"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 31%, Action RPG 21.1%, RPG 16.6%, Story Rich 10.8%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the specific 'teens in a dangerous Tokyo' vibe with a highly unique, stylish presentation and action-RPG mechanics.
- #6 CRYMACHINA
94% matchVery Positive86% of 739 reviews2023
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 29%, Action RPG 20.7%, RPG 16.2%, Action 10.9%, Anime 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy RPG featuring androids in a post-apocalyptic setting that shares the intense, difficult combat and anime aesthetic.
- #7 NieR:Automata™
93% matchVery Positive87% of 151,835 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 49.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: RPG 32.4%, JRPG 26.5%, Story Rich 20.5%, Action 10.4%, Anime 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential cyberpunk action RPG that balances deep, philosophical storytelling with fluid, high-stakes combat.
- #8 Tokyo Xanadu eX+
92% matchVery Positive85% of 1,781 reviews2017
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Aksys Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 43.8%, Action RPG 19.9%, RPG 15%, Anime 8.5%, Story Rich 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a group of students fighting supernatural threats in a modern Tokyo setting, mirroring the urban-fantasy narrative style.
- #9 ANNO: Mutationem
91% matchVery Positive81% of 6,573 reviews2022
Dev: ThinkingStars
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Cyberpunk 35.7%, RPG 15.9%, Action RPG 13.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish cyberpunk action game that blends 2D and 3D perspectives with a gritty, neon-soaked atmosphere.
- #10 Limbus Company
90% matchVery Positive88% of 111,475 reviews2023
Dev: ProjectMoon
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 217.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Why similar: Story Rich 34%, RPG 22.3%, PvE 18.4%, Anime 10%, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it captures the same gritty, rebellious, and highly stylized atmosphere found in dark anime RPGs.
- #11 CODE VEIN
91% matchVery Positive83% of 61,917 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 24.9%, Difficult 22.1%, Action RPG 17.8%, RPG 11.2%, Anime 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, anime-inspired world with challenging action RPG mechanics that reward precise combat execution.
- #12 Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,912 reviews2021
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 32.8%, Action RPG 19.3%, RPG 12.5%, Story Rich 11.4%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, fluid action combat set within a sprawling, atmospheric urban environment.
- #13 Blind Fate: Edo no Yami
89% matchMixed61% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Test your limits in this hardcore, cyber-samurai game set in post-apocalyptic Japan. Parry your foes’ blows with your weapon of choice and use implants to attack the weaknesses of unstoppable bosses from Japanese folklore!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.6%, Difficult 28.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Action 8%, Dark 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action game that blends cyberpunk elements with traditional Japanese aesthetics and brutal combat.
- #14 Honkai Impact 3rd
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 9,999 reviews2021
Dev: COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 53.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Honkai Impact 3rd - Ultimate anime action made real! HD cel-shading, infinite combos, explosive feedback... Experience next-gen real-time action! An original tale told across media, immersive stage events, star-studded voice cast... Become part of the legend!
Why similar: JRPG 28.5%, Action RPG 19.9%, RPG 15.4%, Story Rich 13.5%, Anime 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A long-standing, free-to-play action RPG that excels in delivering cinematic combat and deep, lore-heavy storytelling.
- #15 LAST CLOUDIA
86% matchVery Positive82% of 1,006 reviews2021
Dev: AIDIS Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 152.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A fantasy RPG that weaves a sprawling tale with quirky characters and cinematic effects. Its gorgeous, fast-paced battles feature pixel art characters sweeping though 3D playspaces.
Why similar: JRPG 35.4%, RPG 23%, Action 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Story Rich 8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action RPG that features deep customization and a classic JRPG feel with modern production values.
- #16 Ghostwire: Tokyo
84% matchVery Positive83% of 20,302 reviews2022
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 40.4%, Story Rich 29.3%, Action 19.2%, Singleplayer 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Immerses players in a supernatural version of Tokyo, focusing on unique combat abilities and a mysterious, urban-focused narrative.
- #17 Soulworker
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 10,730 reviews2021
Dev: VALOFEPub: G・O・P
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 58.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Action RPG 21.4%, RPG 20.1%, Anime 18.1%, PvE 12.4%, Story Rich 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, anime-themed action MMORPG that focuses on intense combat and character progression.
- #18 Duet Night Abyss
84% matchMixed57% of 1,914 reviews2026
Dev: Pan StudioPub: Hero Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
A Thrilling Hybrid Action RPG, featuring a Dual NarrativeAll Characters & Weapons Free to Unlock—— New Version [Silver Torrent, Rising Star] Now Available Limited-Time Giveaway: Up to free 60 Skin Pulls + Self-Pick Character & Weapon!
Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Action RPG 22.4%, Anime 15.9%, Story Rich 11%, Action 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-focused RPG that combines exploration and combat with a sleek, modern anime aesthetic.
- #19 Tales of ARISE
82% matchVery Positive87% of 36,568 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 32.2%, Action RPG 17.6%, RPG 16.2%, Anime 10.4%, Story Rich 10%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished, high-budget action RPG experience with a strong focus on character-driven storytelling and anime aesthetics.
- #20 Reverse: 1999
82% matchVery Positive93% of 4,697 reviews2024
Dev: BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Why similar: RPG 38.6%, Story Rich 31.4%, Anime 16.4%, Singleplayer 5.5%, 2D 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, highly stylized aesthetic and a deep, mystery-driven story that resonates with fans of narrative-heavy games.
- #21 GOD EATER 3
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,896 reviews2019
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 32.8%, Anime 18.3%, Action 15.2%, RPG 13.7%, Action RPG 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, anime-styled action combat against massive threats in a ruined world.
- #22 Katana ZERO
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 75,452 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 35.2%, Difficult 20%, Story Rich 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, stylish action game that emphasizes speed, precision, and a dark, cyberpunk-adjacent narrative.
- #23 Sword of Convallaria
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,708 reviews2024
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 66.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny.
Why similar: JRPG 41.2%, RPG 17.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Anime 7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-quality, story-rich experience with a distinct art style that appeals to fans of tactical anime RPGs.
- #24 Persona 5 Royal
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 133,783 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.1 hrsMean: 65.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 47.1%, RPG 19.6%, Story Rich 17.9%, Anime 11.2%, Singleplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for players who enjoy the 'teens fighting against an unjust society in Tokyo' narrative theme.
- #25 Snowbreak: Containment Zone
80% matchMixed65% of 10,700 reviews2023
Dev: Amazing Seasun Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
The new 3D Waifu Sci-Fi RPG Shooter is here! Aim at fate, fight by our side! Clear the specified stage to claim an Orange-Tier Operative!
Why similar: JRPG 24.7%, RPG 17.9%, Anime 17.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, Action 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter RPG that blends anime character designs with futuristic, action-heavy combat.
- #26 The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden
79% matchMixed70% of 572 reviews2024
Dev: Team CARAVANPub: Aiming Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Enter the world of The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden, a multiplayer, narrative driven, action-RPG where players form their own party from a deep roster of unique characters, voiced by the actors from the anime, and engage in new stories, to take down the world-threatening Cult of Diabolos.
Why similar: JRPG 21.8%, PvE 15.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich anime RPG that captures the dramatic, high-stakes narrative style often found in modern action games.
- #27 Blue Archive
76% matchVery Positive92% of 21,512 reviews2025
Dev: NEXON GamesPub: NEXON Korea
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 84.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An action anime RPG adventure!
Why similar: RPG 31.8%, Anime 27.1%, Story Rich 24.8%, PvE 11.2%, Fantasy 2.8%
- #28 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 88,379 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Cyberpunk 31.7%, Action 26.1%, Difficult 25.2%, Story Rich 12.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the ultimate high-speed, spectacle-focused action experience with strong cyberpunk themes.
- #29 Terminull Brigade™
77% matchMixed52% of 5,754 reviews2025
Dev: Pew Pew GamesPub: Level Infinite
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Rise with Aion — ignite the rebellion, slay the foes, rally your allies, and unmask Terminull’s deepest, most dangerous secrets before they can rewrite our world.
Why similar: PvE 38.2%, Cyberpunk 24.6%, RPG 22.4%, Action 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #30 Tower of Fantasy
78% matchMixed66% of 12,014 reviews2022
Dev: Hotta StudioPub: Perfect World Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 54.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Cyberpunk 27.9%, RPG 20.6%, Action RPG 20.5%, Anime 14.7%, Action 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action RPG that provides a massive, futuristic playground for players who enjoy free-to-play anime experiences.
- #31 Morimens
76% matchVery Positive83% of 4,715 reviews2024
Dev: B.I.A.V. Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Morimens is a roguelite card-battler inspired by the Lovecraftian mythos. Bond with a diverse cast of Awakeners, build your perfect deck, and battle through the mists of Kadath—facing wild events and uncovering maddening truths at every turn.
Why similar: RPG 46.1%, Story Rich 41.3%, Singleplayer 7.1%, 2D 5.5%
- #32 Persona5: The Phantom X
77% matchMixed51% of 13,094 reviews2025
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 53.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” The beloved RPG series with over 27 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!
Why similar: JRPG 39.4%, RPG 22.5%, Story Rich 12.8%, Gambling 11.4% ★, Anime 11%
- #33 StarSavior
75% matchMixed61% of 3,287 reviews2025
Dev: Studiobside
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Guide your star-kissed Saviors.
Why similar: RPG 36.9%, PvE 21.1%, Story Rich 13.5%, Anime 12.8%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #34 KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME
74% matchMixed67% of 1,156 reviews2025
Dev: Akatsuki Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Crush colossal Kaiju with a game-changing blow! Experience exhilarating attacks with intuitive controls! Explore the world of Kaiju No. 8, recreated with stunning visuals!
Why similar: RPG 45.1%, Anime 15.3%, PvE 11.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Singleplayer 6.4%
- #35 Umamusume: Pretty Derby
71% matchVery Positive94% of 57,645 reviews2025
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 78.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
Why similar: Anime 37.9%, Gambling 31.2% ★, Story Rich 21.7%, Singleplayer 5.1%, 3D 4.1%
- #36 Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond
75% matchMostly Negative29% of 24,091 reviews2025
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 86.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players.
Why similar: JRPG 45.6%, RPG 26.9%, Anime 14.7%, Fantasy 6.8%, Singleplayer 6%
- #37 ヘブンバーンズレッド
74% matchMixed60% of 6,101 reviews2022
Dev: WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 166.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Key 麻枝 准が描く、最後の希望を託された少女たちの物語『ヘブンバーンズレッド (ヘブバン)』 フィールドを駆け回り、かけがえのない日常を体験しながら、命を賭した戦いに挑むドラマチックRPG!
Why similar: JRPG 31.2%, RPG 23.9%, Story Rich 20%, Anime 12.4%, Singleplayer 5.3%
- #38 Brave Nine
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 454 reviews2023
Dev: Valiant
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Brave Nine is a strategic turn-based battle game featuring over 300 unique Mercenaries presented in stunning artwork. Create your own unique formations, challenge other Captains and engage in decisive combat in tons of modes.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.6%, PvE 22.1%, Story Rich 19.5%, RPG 15.1%, Anime 12.2%
- #39 Wolfstride
73% matchVery Positive89% of 874 reviews2021
Dev: OTA IMON StudiosPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Get wrecked in this immature grown-up RPG about a trio of troublemakers stumbling their way through a giant mecha tournament. Repair and upgrade the team’s hand-me-down rig, pick up odd jobs to pay the bills, and battle the best-of-the-best all while running from the regrettable choices of the past.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 22.4%, JRPG 20.2%, Dark Humor 14.8%, Story Rich 10.9%, RPG 10.1%
- #40 WARRIORS: Abyss
71% matchVery Positive86% of 2,235 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.
Why similar: Action RPG 37%, Action 29%, RPG 27.1%, Singleplayer 3.9%, 3D 3%
- #41 REYNATIS
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: FURYU CorporationPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Fantasy meets reality in Shibuya, Tokyo, where magic is something to be feared. In this action RPG, a young wizard seeks freedom through strength, and an officer seeks to control magic and restore order. When their paths cross, a darkness that will transform the world descends.
Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, RPG 21.7%, Action RPG 19.2%, Action 14.1%, PvE 8.1%
- #42 The Unfallens: Awakening
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 182 reviews2023
Dev: Floatonic Studio
Windows
Returning from exile underground, a shattered world awaits you. The civilization of Unfallens lies in ruins. The ruthless guardian waits to attack. Journey through remains. Awaken your true power. Reclaim what was lost. Experience challenging action boss battles in this compact, high-quality game.
Why similar: Difficult 43.8%, Action RPG 25.2%, Action 9%, Souls-like 5.5%, RPG 5.4%
- #43 Reignbreaker
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 534 reviews2025
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 42.3%, Action RPG 26%, RPG 17.7%, Action 10.1%, Singleplayer 4%
- #44 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,031 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!
Why similar: Difficult 25%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 12.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Dark 8.6%
- #45 FREEDOM WARS Remastered
68% matchMixed70% of 1,337 reviews2025
Dev: Dimps CorporationPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Born into a one-million-year prison sentence, you must survive deadly missions to earn any hope of freedom. Die in prison or live on the battlefield. The choice is yours.
Why similar: JRPG 33.6%, Action RPG 23.1%, Dark 12%, Anime 10.8%, Action 8.4%
- #46 Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
68% matchVery Positive85% of 277 reviews2024
Dev: MoonanaPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
In a silent world where music is outlawed, play as a singer to shatter the strings of fate and sing the melody of freedom in this unforgiving Turn Based Rhythm JRPG.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.8%, JRPG 23%, Difficult 16.2%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #47 NanoApostle
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,205 reviews2024
Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.9%, Dark 18.8%, Action 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Anime 10.4%
- #48 The Braves
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,173 reviews2024
Dev: 101XP GAME STUDIOSPub: 101XP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 71.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game!
Why similar: Action RPG 30.4%, RPG 26.7%, Dark 14.3%, Action 14%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #49 Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo
69% matchVery Positive86% of 524 reviews2021
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.
Why similar: Difficult 30.8%, Cyberpunk 30.6%, RPG 15.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Action 6%
- #50 Neon City Riders
70% matchVery Positive82% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: Mecha Studios
Windows
Explore a decaying futuristic city in this action adventure experience. Search for items, unlock superpowers, recruit companions, and free every turf from ruthless gangs to unite the people once again.
Why similar: RPG 37.9%, Action 22.8%, Difficult 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #51 SONOKUNI
65% matchVery Positive98% of 120 reviews2025
Dev: DON YASA CREWPub: Kakehashi Games
Windows
Battle your way through a biopunk and Japanese mythology-inspired landscape filled with over-the-top, hip hop-infused 2D action. A single hit means death, but use your time-bending skills to take down your oppressors and you might yet save your dying nation.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 59.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Action 17%, 2D 5%
- #52 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
64% matchVery Positive92% of 12,268 reviews2024
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 34%, Difficult 19.8%, RPG 15.2%, Story Rich 12.8%, Dark 7.4%
- #53 Mecha-Tokyo Rush
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 93 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Evil Robot
Windows
In the year 16XX the city of Mecha-Tokyo has been infested with strange and powerful yōkai! Where did they come from and why are they destroying the city? It's up to Giga, Tera and the other super robots to find out and stop them!
Why similar: Action 41.2%, Pixel Graphics 29%, Anime 20.2%, Singleplayer 9.6%
- #54 Wizardry Variants Daphne
66% matchMixed57% of 3,638 reviews2025
Dev: Drecom Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 69.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
3D Dungeon RPG The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk.
Why similar: RPG 41%, Dark 23.8%, PvE 15.3%, Fantasy 7.9%, 3D 6.1%
- #55 BLEACH Brave Souls
66% matchVery Positive88% of 12,583 reviews2020
Dev: KLab Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 113.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
The world of mega-hit manga and anime BLEACH comes to Steam in this exciting 3D action game! Build a team using your favorite characters from the BLEACH universe!
Why similar: JRPG 25.5%, RPG 21.3%, Action RPG 18%, Anime 17.6%, Action 10.1%
- #56 LET IT DIE
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 6,275 reviews2018
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
It's finally here! The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak is finally on PC! Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing "Tower of Barbs!
Why similar: Difficult 33.1%, Cyberpunk 32.3%, Action 21%, Souls-like 8.2%, Singleplayer 5.3%