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2010PlayStationXbox

A bleak action RPG about a father who will do anything to save his sick daughter. It mixes hack-and-slash, bullet-hell and text-adventure moments, carried by a moving story, multiple endings and an outstanding soundtrack.

Melee combat with weapons or fists
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative
Fantasy setting

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The closest matches for NieR are Drakengard 3, Spawn: Armageddon and Zeno Clash. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NieR special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Drakengard 3 82% match – Melee combat with weapons or fists
Newest alternative: Alaloth: Champions of the Four Kingdoms 77% match – released 2024

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Drakengard 3

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2013PlayStation

A hack-and-slash action game about the bloodthirsty Intoner Zero and her dragon as they hunt down her sisters. It blends a bitter, darkly comic tone with eccentric characters and multiple endings, though it is technically modest.

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Spawn: Armageddon

Fantasy setting

You fight as Spawn between Heaven and Hell, using your living hellish suit with its chains, a range of guns and infernal powers. Todd McFarlane's comic world meets straightforward action with a brutal axe and firearms.

Zeno Clash

Fantasy setting

A surreal first-person brawler set in the bizarre punk-fantasy world of Zenozoik, where outcast Ghat fights mostly with fists rather than guns. A short, uncompromisingly weird journey with a truly unique look.

Thorne - Death Merchants

Fantasy setting

You play as the notorious mercenary "The Crow" and fight your way in real time through a decayed, corrupt world. It's a grim indie action RPG about breaking free and collecting on your contract.

Thorne - Son of Slaves (Ep.2)

Strong, story-driven narrative

You play the mercenary known as "The Crow", fighting your way out of chains in a decayed and corrupt world to collect your pay. A grim indie action-RPG episode focused on story and combat.

Astlibra Revision

Strong, story-driven narrative

A side-scrolling 2D action RPG packed with upgrade and equipment systems, hefty boss fights and a long, emotional story. You'll spend 40+ hours tinkering with your build and following the tale.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Fantasy setting

A fast-paced hack-and-slash set in the Zelda universe, telling the story of the Great Calamity 100 years before Breath of the Wild. You swap between Champions and heroes, mowing down enemy hordes with flashy special attacks.

Alaloth: Champions of the Four Kingdoms

Fantasy setting

A gritty fantasy action RPG from a team of industry veterans, mixing fast, skill-based combat inspired by Dark Souls with a narrative-driven story set across four kingdoms.

Hyper Light Drifter

Action-packed real-time combat

A wordless, gorgeous pixel-art adventure built on lightning-fast dash combat and exploring a ruined, mysterious world full of hidden paths. Its atmosphere and Disasterpeace soundtrack tell a melancholic story without a single line of dialogue.

Nier Replicant

Strong, story-driven narrative

A dark action RPG in which a young hero tries to save his ailing sister Yonah. Its haunting story, emotional soundtrack and genre-shifting gameplay make it memorable, especially across multiple playthroughs.

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