29 Games with a anime setting like NieR:Automata™ that you should try

The resemblance to NieR:Automata™ is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: magic-based combat.

Genre puts it alongside NieR:Automata™, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds an anime aesthetic and single-player focus. They part company on game mode and tone: this one brings co-op play.

Genre puts it alongside NieR:Automata™, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and combat: skill tree progression.

Genre puts it alongside NieR:Automata™, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: multiplayer gameplay and an isometric view.

Genre puts it alongside NieR:Automata™, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression.

What it holds in common with NieR:Automata™ is shape: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and open world exploration. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is fighting mechanics and skill tree progression.

The common ground with NieR:Automata™ is structural: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. The common ground extends to melee combat and fantasy world. Where the two diverge is progression and combat: skill tree progression.

On paper it is what NieR:Automata™ is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on combat and tone: this one brings magic-based combat.

On paper it is what NieR:Automata™ is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and combat — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and cozy, relaxing feel.

Shelved next to NieR:Automata™ for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a cyberpunk setting and pixel art.

What brings it close to NieR:Automata™ is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and tone: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

Genre puts it alongside NieR:Automata™, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a third-person camera and fantasy world. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is linear, story-driven structure and magic-based combat.

It comes from the same genre as NieR:Automata™ and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings loot and gear systems.

It comes from the same genre as NieR:Automata™ and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel.

Genre puts it alongside NieR:Automata™, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: magic-based combat and a top-down view.