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2007

A stylish action RPG set in Shibuya, where Neku fights to survive a deadly game. Its unusual dual-screen combat, pin-based powers, standout soundtrack and emotional story make it unique.

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Strong character progression
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for The World Ends with You are NEO: The World Ends with You, Persona 5 Strikers and Kingdom Hearts II. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The World Ends with You special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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NEO: The World Ends with You

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2021PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable92 % positive59.99 €

  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lavish presentation

A stylish action RPG set in Shibuya where Rindo and a squad of partners fight to survive the deadly Reaper's Game. Fast combat built around pin powers, a standout J-pop soundtrack and a mysterious, character-driven story define the experience.

Persona 5 Strikers

Strong character progression

The sequel to Persona 5 blends Dynasty Warriors-style real-time crowd combat with Persona summoning and weakness exploitation. The Phantom Thieves road-trip across a stylishly presented Japan, with dungeons, strong character drama and a jazzy soundtrack.

Kingdom Hearts II

Distinctive, stylised art style

Sora, Donald and Goofy hop between Disney worlds in fast, flashy real-time combat built around reaction commands and Drive Forms. It's all wrapped in a convoluted but heartfelt story about hearts, Nobodies and Organization XIII.

Tribe Nine

Distinctive, stylised art style

An action RPG from the creators of Danganronpa, following a group of teens through a quirky, boldly stylized world where story and striking presentation take center stage.

Odin Sphere

Distinctive, stylised art style

A gorgeously hand-painted 2D action RPG that tells a tragic, Norse-inspired tale across five interlocking character campaigns. Fast brawler combat is complemented by alchemy, cooking and plant-growing systems.

Kingdom Hearts III

Distinctive, stylised art style

Sora, Donald and Goofy travel through lavishly recreated Disney and Pixar worlds in flashy, over-the-top real-time combat. As the finale of the Xehanort saga, it delivers big emotions and a famously convoluted story.

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