6 Games with a anime setting like WAKFU that you should try

It comes from the same genre as WAKFU and shares open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and online features. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings ranged combat and historical setting.

The thread back to WAKFU runs through deep RPG systems, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to online features and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is combat: magic-based combat.

The overlap with WAKFU is in what it evokes rather than what it is: deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and open world exploration. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: magic-based combat and skill tree progression.

It meets WAKFU on deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and an anime aesthetic. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. They part company on combat and progression: this one brings strong narrative focus and magic-based combat.

The thread back to WAKFU runs through deep RPG systems, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds free-to-play access and an isometric view. They part company on combat and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat.

What carries over from WAKFU is deep RPG systems, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on co-op play and free-to-play access. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is a third-person camera.