2020 saw the release of MiHoYo’s Genshin Impact, and within a mere two weeks, the title became the most successful new IP by a Chinese developer. As a “gacha-style” action RPG that borrows its genius combat from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it’s no wonder why this PlayStation, PC, and mobile release is so popular.
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With tons of characters to unlock and a map that regularly expands to include new regions, Genshin Impact isn’t a game that can be fully enjoyed in a short time. However, some truly committed players may have already built the teams they want and achieved everything that they feel the game has to offer. So, for any Genshin overachievers, here are some titles that will help the comedown and scratch the same itch, whether that itch is for a mobile gacha RPG or a sprawling open-world console adventure. What are the best games like Genshin Impact?
Updated on February 1, 2025 by Mark Sammut: 2025 has just gotten underway, so there have not been too many new games like Genshin Impact. That said, Wuthering Waves started the year by making its PS5 debut, so it is now available to a wider audience. The section dedicated to that game has been expanded, along with the same happening for Granblue Fantasy: Relink.
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Zenless Zone Zero
miHoYo’s Latest Action RPG
- Focus On Team Comps
- Fun & Fast-Paced Hack And Slash Combat
- Unique Agents
At this point, a new miHoYo game is an event. Genshin Impact has maintained its popularity, and Honkai: Star Rail managed to scratch a similar itch despite belonging to a fairly different genre. Heck, even Honkai Impact 3rd has its positives and fans. Therefore, Zenless Zone Zero was always going to be a big deal, and the free-to-play title built up quite a bit of momentum in the lead-up to its debut. Naturally, Genshin Impact fans should, at least, give this project a try, be it the PC, PS5, or mobile versions. At the minimum, they will find a relatively polished game with strong character designs and gameplay, two things that have become standard for miHoYo. However, ZZZ is very far from a Genshin Impact clone, even more so than Honkai.
Story-wise, Zenless Zone Zero is set in a world called New Eridu where portals to other dimensions are popping up, forcing Agents to head into these locations to eliminate any threats. Players are cast as the Proxy, who essentially directs the team of Agents as they explore the Hollows. As with all miHoYo games, ZZZ has a decent story, one that will expand as new updates are released.
Starting with the similarities with Genshin Impact, both games push their gacha mechanics to the forefront, with Agents representing Zenless Zone Zero‘s unlockable characters. The fighters are split into different factions and attributes, and they control very differently from each other. During missions, players need to select three Agents, and they should focus on creating a balanced party. The combat is fast-paced, responsive, and flashy, even more so than Genshin Impact. While not identical, the games have relatable gameplay.
Now, about the differences. Unlike Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero is not open-world nor does it emphasize exploration. Although the latter is not completely absent, it is mostly limited to the somewhat small New Eridu hub area and occasional Hollows. Missions are fairly linear and mostly emphasize combat (although some quests shift to exploration), creating a gameplay loop that rewards short bursts of commitment. While certainly capable of keeping players busy for a long time, ZZZ seems to be designed with 30-minute sessions in mind.
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Honkai: Star Rail
HoYoVerse’s Turn-Based Sci-Fi JRPG
- Stylish & High-Octane Turn-Based Combat
- Similar Gacha Mechanics To Genshin Impact
- Pretty Good Story
The uninitiated might be tempted to dismiss HoYoverse’s new big free-to-play RPG as just sci-fi Genshin Impact, which would not be a terrible decision in and of itself; however, Honkai: Star Rail is very much its own thing, while nevertheless sharing a few common traits with the developer’s popular gacha game. It is also a follow-up to Honkai Impact 3rd, which was the fourth game in the Honkai series. Star Rail is set up to be the first entry in the saga to fully blow up in the West in a way that might allow it to live alongside Genshin.
The game casts players as the Traveler, a being with a spaceship and a crew. Honkai: Star Rail‘s campaign is split across planets, each of which comes with a unique ecosystem, politics, missions, and enemies. At launch, players can visit two planets that are wildly different from each other, and together they provide a fair amount of initial content. Star Rail uses a dynamic turn-based combat system that is flashy and smooth, so while not real-time, battles are still a sight to behold.
Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact utilize essentially the same gacha system to unlock characters. The former emphasizes the importance of building a robust party that can adapt to different enemies depending on their vulnerabilities, so players will want to grind to increase their chances of unlocking characters.
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Awesome Combat, Along With Great Visuals & Fun Story
- Released
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February 1, 2024
- Developer(s)
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Cygames
- Fantastic Real-Time Combat
- Very Good Endgame
- Wide Roster Of Playable Characters
- Cannot Swap Characters In The Middle Of Fights
Granblue Fantasy: Relink is not going to scratch every Genshin Impact itch, but it will satisfy a few better than most other games. A big part of the latter’s appeal is its wide variety of characters, allowing players to try out a plethora of different fighters and, consequently, parties. While frustrating at times, the gacha mechanic ensures that players are drip-fed new characters, presenting them with an opportunity to take them out for a spin.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink accomplishes something similar, except without the gacha element. At the start of a playthrough, players will have access to six playable characters, all of whom control wildly differently and have extensive skill trees that will take dozens upon dozens of hours to complete. However, that is just the tip of the iceberg. As the campaign progresses, players receive Crewmate Cards that have to be used to unlock new characters, a process that continues long after the story is complete. There are over 15 characters to unlock, all of whom have distinctive fighting styles, skill trees called Masteries, and weapons that can be upgraded.
Along with having unique characters to try out, this also translates to a massive range of 4-member party options, providing a lot of opportunity for experimentation. Granblue Fantasy: Relink‘s character system might be the best “single-player” equivalent to gacha.
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Now, none of that would matter if Granblue Fantasy: Relink was not fun to play. Fortunately, this action JRPG nails its combat. The gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, all the while offering impressive variety thanks to the characters. For example, Eugen and Rackam are ranged fighters who turn the game into something of a third-person shooter; meanwhile, The Captain and Katalina are quick sword-based fighters who lean into hack-and-slash space. Mage users like Rosetta and Caliostro are completely different as well, as are slow tanks such as Vaseraga and Ghandagoza.
Now, it should be noted that Granblue Fantasy: Relink is not open-world but rather mission-based. After completing the enjoyable 15-hour story, players will unlock the endgame content that involves taking on progressively harder missions.
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The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
The Open-World Game That Changed The Genre’s Landscape
- Released
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March 3, 2017
- Developer(s)
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Nintendo EPD
- Exploration Perfected
- Ageless Art Style (That Is Similar To Genshin Impact)
- Puzzles Are Pretty Great
- Not Much Of A Story
- Combat Is Just Fine
It is no secret that MiHoYo’s Genshin Impact was heavily influenced by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, even going as far as to make Genshin’s combat a direct replica of the combat system. But how could it not be, when the influence in question is also one of the greatest achievements in video game history.
What is there to even say about this game that hasn’t already been said? It’s one of the most sprawling and alive open worlds ever, full of secrets, enemies, characters, weapons, armor, and hours of spellbinding fun. If players haven’t played Breath of the Wild before, then they probably already know they’re missing out.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Expands On BOTW’s Blueprint
- Released
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May 12, 2023
- Developer(s)
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Nintendo
- Building System Opens Up So Many Possibilities
- Packed With Content Compared To BOTW
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a massive step up from Breath of the Wild, which is insanely impressive on its own. Nintendo knocked it out of the park with this sequel, giving players a larger Hyrule to explore while simultaneously giving them access to an array of new abilities and the power to piece together Zonai devices (which act much like vehicle and tool parts) to create practically anything.
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With new and returning characters and an interesting look at the land of Hyrule during its beginnings, Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best titles on the Switch. That said, the core gameplay is fairly similar to BOTW, so if someone did not enjoy the latter, they will probably not get too much out of the sequel. Furthermore, the combat does not feel at all like Genshin Impact‘s system, despite both being real-time and blending melee and ranged options.
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Ys 10: Nordics
Fast-Paced Hack And Slash Combat And A Pretty Big World To Explore
JRPG
Action RPG
Hack and Slash
- Released
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October 25, 2024
- Developer(s)
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Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH
- Fast-Paced Combat With Swappable Protagonists
- While Split Into Islands, The World Is Pretty Big
- Challenging But Fair Boss Fights
- Story Is Fire But Nothing Too Special
Nihon Falcom’s Ys has been producing action JRPG gold for decades by this point, arguably to the point of becoming one of the genre’s defining franchises. While mechanically great, the games took quite a long time to make the jump to full 3D, which meant they seemed behind the times for a long while. However, that moment arrived with Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana, a fantastic game that drops players on a large island map and gives them a slew of characters to master. Honestly, this entry is probably the best pick for Genshin Impact fans looking for a single-player JRPG with fast-paced combat, switchable characters that fit into weapon archetypes, and light exploration.
However, in the name of recency, Ys 10: Nordics will be highlighted in its place due to being the newest entry in the franchise. While sharing plenty of similarities with its predecessor, the 2023/2024 release shakes up the formula in a few interesting ways. Mainly, the game only features two playable characters: Adol and Karja. This might be disappointing for people craving bigger pools, but this decision provides room for not only each character to shine but also their dynamic. These two are designed to complement and bring the best out of each other, and the combat effectively revolves around three styles since Adol and Karja fight individually and also as a unit.
Rather than one large island, Ys 10‘s map focuses on traversing an expansive sea split into smaller locations that need to be explored. The game incorporates enjoyable ship combat to add a touch of excitement when traveling from one island to the next. Ys 10‘s story is pretty good as well, although titles in the series should primarily be played for their gameplay.
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Tokyo Xanadu eX+
Great Combat & An Even Better Story
- Released
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December 8, 2017
- Developer(s)
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Nihon Falcom
- Lengthy & Engaging Story
- Really Fun Hack And Slash Combat
- Linear Dungeons With Very Little Exploration
From the same studio responsible for the stellar Trails franchise comes Tokyo Xanadu eX+, an action JRPG packed to the brim with content. Over the course of a storyline spanning roughly 40 hours, players will split their time between character-driven story sections and dungeon missions, the latter of which incorporates some puzzle elements to break up the combat.
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ takes place in an alternate version of Earth overrun with portals to a terrifying reality called the Eclipse, forcing a select few heroes to take on the task of closing these connections. Split into chapters, Tokyo Xanadu eX+ dedicates a great deal of time to developing its characters, and each unlockable fighter is unique.
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Tower Of Fantasy
Flashy, Weapon-Based Combat
- Released
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August 11, 2022
- Developer(s)
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Hotta Studio
- Decent Combat
- Weapon-Based Progression Is Interesting
- Beautiful Environments
- Underwhelming Writing
- Prepare To Grind
When Tower of Fantasy debuted, the free-to-play MMORPG naturally attracted comparisons to Genshin Impact. After all, they are both gacha-driven anime RPGs with hack and slash combat – a player would be forgiven for assuming they are essentially the same game. While certainly cut from a similar cloth, Tower of Fantasy does enough to differentiate itself from its more famous contemporary.
The sci-fi fantasy game allows players to create their own character, and they will then unlock new fighters called Simulacrum. The North American version currently has 15 playable characters, all of which have unique skills and preferences that set them apart. Rather than swapping between characters in combat, Tower of Fantasy focuses on weapons, allowing three items to be equipped at the same time. The combat system is flashy, fun, and accessible, while the open-world is lovely.
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Solo Leveling:Arise
Gacha Adaptation Of Manhwa
- Released
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May 8, 2024
- Developer(s)
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Netmarble
- Combat Is Flashy
- OK Amount Of Content At The Moment
- Only For Fans Of The Source Material
- Too Easy
Solo Leveling:Arise is, naturally, based on the very popular manhwa (and anime), and an appreciation for the source material is required to justify a recommendation. Just to be clear, Netmarble’s game is a competent action RPG with decent MMO-style combat that offers flashes of excitement through impressive boss fights.
As far as free-to-play options are concerned, this project is better than average; however, it does not excel in any specific area, and non-fans will likely get bored quickly due to Arise‘s repetitive dungeon layouts, way too easy enemies, and heroes who don’t have much personality. The gacha system is fairly typical for the genre, with players unlocking hunters and weapons depending on the luck of their pulls.
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Immortals Fenyx Rising
Hack And Slash Romp Through A Vibrant Open-World
- Released
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December 3, 2020
- Vibrant Open-world
- Fun & Accessible Hack And Slash Combat
- Pretty Well Paced
Just like Genshin Impact, Immortals Fenyx Rising was also compared heavily to Breath of the Wild when it was announced for the first time. The similarities are certainly evident, but that should be no excuse to write off this stellar title.
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Just like Genshin Impact, Immortals Fenyx Rising also deserves props for taking all these inspirations from Nintendo’s seminal open-world title and applying it in a manner that is unique to the title itself. It makes for a fun experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome either.
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Star Ocean: The Divine Force
Stellar Combo-Based Combat
- Released
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October 27, 2022
- Developer(s)
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Tri-Ace
- Deep & Customizable Content
- Quite Expansive Maps, Even If The Game Takes A While To Open Up
- Great Visuals
- Slow Start
- Forgettable Story
Star Ocean is a storied RPG series, albeit one that has struggled somewhat over the last decade. 2016’s Integrity and Faithlessness is generally regarded as one of the franchise’s lowest points, and while its successor is by no means perfect, The Divine Force is a notable step in the right direction. As its name suggests, tri-Ace’s license focuses on sci-fi adventures, and the games all utilize real-time combat systems.
Unlike Genshin Impact‘s more traditional hack and slash formula, Star Ocean allows players to map abilities and skills into three combo chains which can then be executed in battle. Although initially shallow, the gameplay expands significantly as players unlock new skills through a robust progression system. The Divine Force is not an open-world game by any stretch of the imagination, but the campaign generally consists of large open-ish areas that have a fantasy aesthetic to them.
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Scarlet Nexus
Fantastic Combat That Gets Better & Better
- Hack And Slash Combat Revolving Around Team Synergy
- Convoluted But Fun Story
- Two Protagonists
New JRPG properties with (relatively) big budgets are quite rare nowadays, so Scarlet Nexus‘ reveal was exciting. Here came a brand-new action JRPG with fleshed-out combat, fairly high production value, and pedigree behind it. While not flawless, Bandai Namco and Tose put together an impressive first-effort entry, one that hopefully will eventually spawn successors.
Before proceeding any further, it should be noted that Scarlet Nexus shares very few similarities with Genshin Impact. The former is not open-world nor takes place in a fantasy setting. The battle system only features two playable characters, and they receive their own campaigns that need to be experienced separately. The story starts straightforwardly enough by envisioning an alternate future where technology has advanced enough to unlock unique powers; however, humans also live in fear of attacks by Others, which are mutants. Things get complicated quite quickly, and the plot gets a touch muddled during its second half. Still, it is enjoyable.
Differences aside, Scarlet Nexus‘ fast-paced combat should be enough to keep most people entertained, particularly since the campaign regularly introduces new mechanics to ensure things do not get stale. While players cannot swap between characters, the battle system incorporates companions and team synergy, so crafting a well-rounded party is still an important part of the experience.
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Wuthering Waves
Another Free-To-Play Open-World Gacha RPG
- Great Combat & Movement
- Open-World
- Gacha
Wuthering Waves does not hide its Genshin Impact influence. A free-to-play open-world action RPG built upon a gacha system, the 2024 project clearly sought to strike a similar chord as MiHoYo’s title, and its derivative nature might have lessened its appeal at launch. However, the game has improved considerably since its debut, including the arrival of a new area that highlights the great movement and combat.
In terms of pure gameplay, Wuthering Waves is arguably best-in-class, at least for its genre and price range. The minute-to-minute action is polished and satisfying, and that goes beyond just the combat. The world and visuals are also pretty, as are the character designs. The story is a bit too convoluted for its own good, but it does not break the rest of the experience.
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Dragon Quest 11: Echoes Of An Elusive Age
Great Entry Point Into The Definitive JRPG Franchise
- Released
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September 4, 2018
- Large World That Emphasizes Exploration
- Charming Characters
- Timeless Visuals & Story
- While Good, The Turn-Based Combat Is Nothing Like Genshin Impact’s Action
Dragon Quest has been a staple of the JRPG scene for the best part of four decades, and the franchise has produced countless masterpieces during that period. Although hardly the first to enjoy international success, DQ 11 elevated the IP’s Western visibility, serving as a great entry point for newcomers interested in trying out a modern take on a classic adventure formula.
Now, DQ 11‘s turn-based combat is not remotely similar to Genshin Impact‘s real-time action; that said, both systems emphasize party synergy in their own ways. More importantly, Square Enix’s game features an expansive and gorgeous world that is generally free to explore, especially during the latter stages of the campaign. Visually, DQ 11 looks pretty similar to Genshin Impact as well.
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Persona 5 Strikers
Musou Take On The Persona Series
- Released
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February 3, 2021
- Stylish, If Fairly Simple Battle System
- 3-Character Party System
- Decent Story
- Dungeons Are Linear
- Should Really Play Persona 5 First
Persona 5 Royal is probably the best JRPG on the PS4, and Genshin Impact fans looking for a game with unforgettable characters and a strong story should push Atlus’ game to the top of their wishlist. That said, P5R uses a turn-based combat system that is a huge departure from MiHoYo’s free-to-play game, so it is important to go in with that knowledge.
While overall a weaker game than its predecessor, Persona 5 Strikers‘ hack and slash combat is more in line with Genshin Impact‘s battle system, albeit more streamlined. Taking a page from Dynasty Warriors playbook, Strikers pits the Phantom Thieves against armies of enemies, most of which can be annihilated with a few quick slashes. Allowing four active party members at a time, players can freely swap between the characters in battle, and they all have their unique strengths and weaknesses. Unlike most Warriors games, Strikers is still an RPG.
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Tales Of Arise
Intense Real-Time Combat & Fun Party System
- Released
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September 10, 2021
- Intense & Deep Real-Time Battle System
- Mature Story
- Strong Roster Of Playable Characters
Bandai Namco’s Tales franchise has been a reliable source of above-average action JRPGs since the 1990s, and Tales of Arise stands alongside Symphonia and Vesperia as some of the license’s best work. While it does not include a gacha feature, Tales of Arise should satisfy Genshin Impact players looking for story-driven RPGs with frantic and varied combat.
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Once Tales of Arise‘s party members are all unlocked and start to accumulate Artes, players will find themselves spoiled for choice in how they set up their team. The game’s story is also gripping and tackles mature themes satisfyingly and intelligently. While Tales of Arise takes its narrative very seriously, the campaign knows when to slow things down for a lighthearted bout of banter.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Brilliant Action, Gorgeous Open-World, Great Story
- Released
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February 29, 2024
- Tactical Action Combat
- While Not Perfect, Open-World Is Impressive
- Generally Compelling Story
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is fantastic and an easy recommendation for action JRPG fans, and it is the place to start for newcomers. However, 2024’s Rebirth is arguably the superior project, and its introduction of an open-world brings it more in line with Genshin Impact. Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, and company find themselves leaving Midgar, and they have the whole world at their feet. Rebirth‘s map is impressively expansive and overflowing with side quests, mini-games, and environmental storytelling. Someone can easily spend dozens of hours just exploring each of the game’s regions while ignoring the main story. That said, the latter is also great, and it is not a pure retelling of the 1997 original either.
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Rebirth‘s battle system blends real-time action with turn-based elements, finding a middle-ground that works surprisingly well. Each character fits a general class archetype, although they can be customized quite liberally. Like Genshin Impact, players are encouraged to switch between their party members frequently.
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Visions Of Mana
Great Action, Vibrant World, And A Mix Of Old And New JRPG Ideas
- Beautiful And Colorful World
- Combat System
- Swap Between Playable Characters
While certainly experiencing its share of low points, Mana is nevertheless one of the best action JRPG franchises of all time, and its ’90s entries are generally worth seeking out by anyone who enjoys these types of projects. After more than a decade of frustration, 2020’s Trials of Mana remake was a return to form for the series that also worked (and still works) as a great entry point for newcomers. However, a proper new adventure needed to be created for Mana to fulfill its comeback, and that finally happened in 2024.
Visions of Mana is just a great action JRPG, one that holds true to its ancestors’ blueprint while still being modern enough to feel fresh. Similar to Genshin Impact, Visions of Mana brings to life a lavish and colorful world that is filled with lively cities, monsters, and dungeons. While not exactly open-world, the areas are fairly unrestricted and reward exploration. More importantly, the combat system is built entirely on party synergy, with each character having access to multiple classes that can drastically change their contributions. Also, similar to Genshin Impact, players guide a three-member team in battles, and they can swap between characters freely.
While not perfect, Visions of Mana is a gorgeous JRPG with great combat, an inspired class system that rewards experimentation, and a well-paced campaign that balances exploration and action. The story is not particularly great, but that has never been a selling point of the Mana franchise.
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Infinity Nikki
A Different Type Of Free Open-World Gacha Game
Adventure
Open-World
Dress-Up
RPG
- Released
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December 5, 2024
- Developer(s)
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Papergames, Infold Games
- Gorgeous Open-World
- Gacha Mechanics That Focus On Costumes/Outfits
- Free To Play
While it remains to be seen whether it shows the same longevity as Genshin Impact, Infinity Nikki took the world by storm in a similar way. Both projects are free-to-play and offer massive open-worlds, along with an anime aesthetic. They fall under the live-service category, and they feature gacha as a central mechanic. Despite sharing quite a few of the same core tenants, Genshin Impact and Infinity Nikki are ultimately very different experiences, so they complement rather than replace each other.
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Although not lacking in relaxing moments, the HoYoverse game is an action RPG that prioritizes combat, to the point of the gacha revolving around building a well-rounded party. In comparison, Infinity Nikki is far more slow-paced and laid-back, delivering essentially a slice-of-life tone and rhythm. That’s not to say the game does not have a storyline or stakes, just that they are not emphasized. Even the combat is fairly hands-off and soft, a far cry from Genshin Impact‘s hack-and-slash action.
Infinity Nikki‘s gacha focuses on unlocking new outfits, which come with stats that make them suitable for specific circumstances. Like all of these projects, progression is a grind, but the journey is fun enough to warrant the effort. Also, like Genshin Impact, Infinity Nikki is built on exploration and rewarding players for investigating Miraland, the game’s setting.
Upcoming Games That Genshin Impact Fans Might Want To Check Out
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Neverness to Everness Arknights: Endfield Platform(s) Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 PS5, PC, iOS, Android Developer(s) Hotta Studio Hypergryph Publisher(s) Perfect World Entertainment Hypergryph Genre(s) Open-World, Action RPG JRPG
Simply put, games like Genshin Impact do not come out every other week, especially ones that are free to play. Sure, if the criteria are action JRPGs with an anime aesthetic, then there are plenty of picks to keep players entertained. While those certainly warrant recommendations if they share other traits with miHoYo’s project, they are likely to struggle to step in as replacements for Genshin Impact‘s daily grind loop. Fortunately, the future holds a few free games, including two projects with gacha mechanics.
- Neverness To Everness – By the same company behind Tower of Fantasy, Neverness to Everness almost sounds too good to be true. Set in an open-world and featuring hack and slash combat, gacha characters, and driving akin to GTA, this title looks like everything anyone could want wrapped into a neat free-to-play package. It is just too much. While it is probably best to keep expectations in check, Neverness To Everness does look impressive from the available footage, including a fairly lengthy gameplay trailer that showcases the fast-paced combat and a few different characters. The game seems to be built around 4-player parties too.
- Arknights: Endfield – Anyone into the gacha scene does not need to be introduced to Arknights. Hypergryph and Studio Montagne’s mobile game is a massive global success, going as far as to spawn an anime adaptation with two seasons. The original release is readily available and a fairly easy recommendation, but it does not share much in common with Genshin Impact beyond the fact that both are gacha. While still incorporating strategy and tower defense elements, Endfield looks set to expand Arknights‘ scale significantly, offering a full 3D adventure built around real-time combat. Not too much about the game has been revealed, but it has a lot of potential.
RPG
Action
Adventure
Gacha
Open-World
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September 28, 2020
