Games Like Wuthering Waves

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: Open World 35.1%, Anime 31.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, RPG 11.3%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest Steam alternative in overall structure, offering anime-styled free-to-play open-world exploration, flashy action combat, and a live-service progression loop.

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: Anime 19.9%, Open World 16%, Souls-like 14.1%, Co-op 9.3%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more mission-based than open-world, it shares the same slick anime presentation, character-focused team building, and high-speed evasive combat.

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: Anime 36.2%, Open World 20.7%, RPG 12.2%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its free-to-play anime aesthetic, fast action combat, and large explorable regions make it a strong match for Wuthering Waves' MMO-adjacent open-world feel.

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: Anime 27.7%, Open World 26.5%, RPG 11.1%, Story Rich 8%, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a story-rich anime action RPG with satisfying combo-heavy battles, a strong cast, and big environments to explore.

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: Anime 41%, RPG 12.7%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Third Person 11%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers flashy anime action, party-based combat, and a polished character-driven RPG feel that strongly overlaps with Wuthering Waves' combat appeal.

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

Why similar: Anime 25.9%, Open World 25.9%, RPG 18%, Action 9%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime open-zone structure, action combat, and emphasis on a party of distinct characters make it a natural fit for Wuthering Waves fans.

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: Open World 18.6%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, RPG 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Anime 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its fluid combat, melancholic story, and large interconnected areas make it an excellent pick if you want more stylish action with emotional weight.

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 29.9%, Open World 21.7%, RPG 11.9%, Combat 10.2%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the seed game's stylish anime action and cinematic story focus, with especially strong real-time combat and character abilities.

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: Open World 34.5%, RPG 12.7%, Anime 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a road-trip-style open world, real-time party combat, and a strong narrative backbone that aligns well with Wuthering Waves' action-RPG side.

The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!

Why similar: Open World 25.6%, Anime 23.2%, RPG 15.3%, Action 10.3%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime open-world design, story-driven progression, and action combat make it a strong recommendation for players who love exploration with flashy battles.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

Why similar: Open World 52.2%, RPG 16.3%, Third Person 8%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Though less anime in style, it nails the sense of adventurous open-world action RPG exploration, dynamic combat, and party-based progression.

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: Anime 25.8%, RPG 21.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Open World 9.2%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is another excellent anime action RPG with fast party swapping, exploration, and a strong sense of adventure.

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: Anime 22.8%, Story Rich 20.8%, RPG 19.6%, Action 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast movement, snappy action combat, and exploration-heavy progression capture a lot of the same gameplay energy as Wuthering Waves.

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: Open World 26.6%, Exploration 10.4%, Third Person 10.4%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends brisk action combat and adventurous exploration in a way that should appeal to anyone who likes Wuthering Waves' momentum and mobility.

Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.

Why similar: Anime 30%, RPG 23.6%, Story Rich 15.9%, Action 10.7%, 3D 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its colorful fantasy world, real-time party combat, and exploration-forward structure make it a strong tonal and mechanical match.

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 34.5%, Co-op 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9%, Action 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime aesthetic, fast-paced action, and character-centric progression will appeal if your favorite part of Wuthering Waves is the combat loop.

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: Open World 36.2%, Anime 28%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 7.8%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more straightforward anime open-world action game, but it still scratches the same exploration-plus-combat itch.

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: Souls-like 32.2%, Anime 23.7%, Co-op 9.6%, Third Person 7.9%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: If you want a darker anime action RPG with strong combat feel, character building, and a dramatic story, this is one of the best fits.

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 39.5%, Open World 16.3%, RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 10%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same appeal of anime storytelling, party dynamics, and real-time action combat, even if its world design is more traditional.

“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: Anime 42.1%, RPG 19.3%, Story Rich 18.2%, Action 11.5%, Hack and Slash 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylish anime presentation, story focus, and fast character-action combat make it a strong fit for players chasing Wuthering Waves' narrative-action blend.

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 37.1%, Open World 21.8%, RPG 12.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Co-op 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime RPG structure, character progression, and explorable hub-and-field format make it a decent fit despite its shooter lean.

“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: Anime 40.7%, RPG 21.5%, Story Rich 18.5%, Adventure 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs anime storytelling and character bonding with exploration and action-oriented combat in a way that overlaps nicely with the seed game's vibe.

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: RPG 47.3%, Anime 27%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Story Rich 5.3%, Hack and Slash 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers colorful anime fantasy, real-time party combat, and light exploration in a similarly accessible action-RPG format.

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

Why similar: Anime 35.5%, Open World 19%, RPG 13.3%, Third Person 8.1%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: For a free-to-play option, it offers anime-styled online RPG progression, exploration, and customization that can scratch a similar long-term progression itch.

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: Anime 29%, Open World 23.9%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its larger field areas, action combat, and anime fantasy tone make it a reasonable match for players who prioritize story and party adventure.

Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.

Why similar: Open World 33.2%, Souls-like 27.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Co-op 5.9%

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: Open World 29.2%, Anime 26.1%, RPG 16.4%, Story Rich 7%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its vibrant anime-inspired world, action combat, and emphasis on exploration and story make it a good softer alternative.

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 40.3%, Third Person 18.1%, RPG 14.3%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers anime party-based action RPG combat and a story-heavy structure that should click with fans of character-driven adventure.

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: Anime 19.4%, Post-apocalyptic 12.6%, RPG 10.5%, Action 8.1%, Combat 7.7%

.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: Anime 34.5%, RPG 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Story Rich 13%, Open World 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its faux-MMO world, anime storytelling, and action-RPG combat make it a good pick for players who enjoy the genre blend around Wuthering Waves.

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: Open World 26.8%, Anime 17.9%, Combat 9.1%, RPG 7.5%, Story Rich 7.2%

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

Why similar: Anime 35.5%, RPG 19.9%, Open World 11.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a classic anime action RPG with a memorable cast, strong story progression, and exploration that still holds up well.

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: Anime 37.6%, RPG 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Story Rich 9%, Hack and Slash 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes anime storytelling, stylish real-time combat, and character-focused progression in a way that overlaps with Wuthering Waves' feel.

A Thrilling Hybrid Action RPG, featuring a Dual Narrative

Why similar: Anime 29.3%, RPG 14.8%, Exploration 10.8%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Third Person 8%

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: Open World 24.2%, Anime 23.5%, RPG 9.8%, Third Person 9.5%, Story Rich 8.2%

An action anime RPG adventure!

Why similar: Anime 57.5%, RPG 17.6%, Story Rich 15.9%, Combat 5.2%, Hentai 2.7%

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: Anime 40.7%, RPG 12.8%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Open World 8.9%, Co-op 8.3%

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: Anime 36.3%, RPG 10.5%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%, Co-op 8.2%, Third Person 8.1%

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: Anime 41.8%, RPG 11.1%, Co-op 10.2%, Story Rich 7%, Action 7%

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 49.8%, Gambling 28.9% ★, Story Rich 8.6%, Multiplayer 6.4%, 3D 4.5%

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: Souls-like 34.9%, Anime 24.1%, RPG 14%, Open World 12.4%, Action 9.8%

The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.

Why similar: RPG 20.4%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Combat 16.5%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Action 9.4%

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: RPG 24.5%, Anime 17.3%, Action 16.6%, Adventure 12.7%, Story Rich 9.9%

Closers is an episodic anime action RPG bursting with spectacular battles and steeped in an epic storyline. Choose your Closer, gather your friends or dive in solo, and use your amazing powers to protect Earth, in mankind’s desperate battle against horrific monsters from another dimension!

Why similar: Anime 50.7%, RPG 12.8%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Open World 8.4%, Action 7.9%

This is a 3D action role-playing game based on the space fantasy comic/anime EDENS ZERO by Hiro Mashima, creator of Fairy Tail and Rave Master. The player controls a diverse cast of characters as they embark on an epic adventure across different planets while battling powerful enemies!

Why similar: Anime 34.4%, Open World 28.8%, RPG 13.4%, Story Rich 11.1%, Action 11%

Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience.

Why similar: Anime 44.2%, Co-op 15%, Third Person 14.2%, Multiplayer 12%, Action 8%

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: Anime 32.2%, Story Rich 16.6%, RPG 14.6%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Action 9.2%

“Sword of Justice” is sparking a rebellion against outdated RPG builds! This groundbreaking Open World MMO defies tradition with stunning visuals and an immersive, lifelike atmosphere that deeply influences the game world. Step into "The Pulsing Martial World" and experience its breath-taking allure

Why similar: Open World 42.6%, RPG 15.3%, Story Rich 14.2%, Third Person 12.4%, Exploration 7.9%

Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Why similar: Open World 46.8%, Co-op 17.4%, RPG 14.4%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Exploration 9.7%

Aim to conquer Aincrad with Kirito and Asuna

Why similar: Anime 33.4%, RPG 21.9%, Action 12%, Adventure 10%, Open World 8%

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 21.8%, Combat 11.4%, Co-op 9.2%, Story Rich 8.9%, RPG 8.3%

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 41.6%, Open World 12.3%, Action 7.8%, Story Rich 6.3%, Multiplayer 6.3%

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 32.8%, Co-op 10.5%, RPG 10.2%, Action 7.5%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!

Why similar: Multiplayer 17.5%, RPG 16.8%, Third Person 15.8%, Co-op 13.6%, Combat 10.5%

Everything has another side Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide" A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure We invite you to a journey to save the Reality.

Why similar: Anime 45%, Post-apocalyptic 20.5%, Story Rich 16.5%, RPG 15.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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: Anime 43.7%, RPG 27%, Story Rich 25.6%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.6%, Open World 20%, Anime 13.4%, Combat 9.1%, Third Person 7.9%