r/lists • Posted by Ethan 'Ethos' Miller🎮 Gaming
Top RPG Video Games Based on Popular Anime Franchises
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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
bandainamcoent.comStepping into Goku's shoes (and Vegeta's, and Gohan's!) and reliving the entire Dragon Ball Z saga as an action RPG? Pure bliss. The combat is fast-paced, and exploring the world between fights feels exactly right. - 2
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
store.steampowered.comThis one surprised me! A third-person shooter with strong RPG progression, set in Gun Gale Online. Customizing your avatar and diving into a non-canon story was a fresh take on the SAO universe. - 3
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory
reddit.comIf you love classic turn-based JRPGs and monster collecting, this duology is a must-play. Raising and battling your Digimon while solving a cyber-mystery is incredibly addictive. - 4
Fairy Tail (game)
store.steampowered.comFinally, a proper JRPG adaptation of the Fairy Tail anime that does it justice! Following key arcs with the whole guild, using iconic magic in turn-based battles, it's a fan's dream. - 5
One Piece Odyssey
store.steampowered.comBandai Namco knocked it out of the park with this one. A brand-new story that feels straight out of the anime, with deep turn-based combat that really makes you think about character synergy. - 6
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
bandainamcoent.comWant to create your own warrior and jump into the Dragon Ball timeline to fix history? Xenoverse 2 lets you do just that with an extensive character creator and satisfying action RPG combat. - 7
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris
store.steampowered.comBased on the beloved Alicization arc, this action RPG really nails the feeling of being in the Underworld. The combat can be a bit busy, but the story and world exploration are fantastic. - 8
Digimon World: Next Order
reddit.comFor those who prefer the older Digimon World style of raising and battling, Next Order delivers. It's a challenging but rewarding monster-raising RPG where your bonds with your Digimon truly matter. - 9
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross
7dsgc.netmarble.comA mobile gacha game, yes, but Grand Cross has some of the best production values and a surprisingly strategic turn-based combat system that really captures the anime's flair. - 10
Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth
store.steampowered.comA gorgeous Metroidvania with clear RPG progression elements, based on a true anime classic. Deedlit's adventure is a joy to play, especially if you're a fan of the original series. - 11
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? – Familia Myth Infinite Combate
store.steampowered.comDive into the dungeons of Orario as Bell or Ais in this dungeon-crawler RPG. It's got visual novel elements, but the combat and character progression are solid. - 12
Sailor Moon: Another Story
sailormoon.fandom.comA true hidden gem from the SNES era! This turn-based JRPG offers an original story that feels like a lost season of the anime, and it really lets you connect with the Sailor Guardians.
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