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Games like Digimon World: Next Order

If Digimon World: Next Order is your kind of game, the closest matches are Digimon Story Time Stranger, Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered and Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and immersive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Digimon World: Next Order is a monster-raising simulation and RPG released in 2023 by HYDE, Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, available for $59.99 USD and verified for Steam Deck. The game tasks players with caring for Digimon partners through daily-needs management while guiding their development via stat training, DNA digievolution, and an order-power system that rewards smart preparation. Players describe the partner-raising cycle as feeling deeply personal, while reviewers highlight the DNA digievolution system as offering unique evolution paths and the settlement upgrades as providing meaningful progression. The game runs verified on Steam Deck, maintains a challenging difficulty with long play sessions, and holds an 81 percent positive rating from over 1,100 Steam reviews.

About Digimon World: Next Order: The Digital World has run rampant with Machinedramon and is now in a state of utter chaos. As a Digidestined, it’s up to you to restore order to the world in Digimon World: Next Order, a monster collecting RPG.

2023SimulationRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby HYDE, Inc.
Digimon World: Next Order — Steam game cover
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Dna digievolution offers unique evolution pathsNostalgic homage to the original digimon worldOrder power system rewards smart preparationChallengingContemplativeImmersive

Players who liked Digimon World: Next Order also play

Steam players who put hours into Digimon World: Next Order also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Digimon Story Time Stranger

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Top pick for Digimon World: Next Order fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.

    2025RPG69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Second-strongest match for Digimon World: Next Order fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.

    2019ActionAdventureRPG7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Third-strongest match for Digimon World: Next Order fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    With engaging storylines, classic turn-based battles, and tons of Digimon to collect, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition delivers everything fans loved about Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory.

    2019RPG49.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Nexomon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Ranked #4 for Digimon World: Next Order fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Catch, evolve and collect over 300 unique Nexomon! Assemble the ultimate Nexomon team to save your friends and save the world! Clash against legendary champions and become a hero in this epic journey!

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Botworld Odyssey

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Ranked #5 for Digimon World: Next Order fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Venture out into a huge open world to discover new bots and collect rare scrap to build them. Deploy your bots in tactical auto-battles on your quest to become the world’s greatest Botmaster.

    2024IndieRPG25.00 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Dokimon: Quest

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Ranked #6 for Digimon World: Next Order fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    "Whoa, watch out!" That was close, didn't you know Dokimon are dangerous!?ーStep into Xelos region, where you'll set off on an adventure to uncover the mystery behind your missing childhood friend.

    2024StrategyAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Digimon World: Next Order fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    "Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG41.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Ranked #8 for Digimon World: Next Order fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.

    2021RPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Digimon World: Next Order at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Digimon World: Next Order on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~92% under Digimon World: Next Order on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Digimon World: Next Order on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. BeamNG.drive

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Digimon World: Next Order on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Digimon World: Next Order.

    A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.

    2015SimulationEarly AccessRacing24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Schedule I

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Digimon World: Next Order on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Digimon World: Next Order.

    From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Forest

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Digimon World: Next Order on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Digimon World: Next Order.

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Digimon World: Next Order on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Digimon World: Next Order on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Digimon World: Next Order.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from HYDE, Inc.

Other recommendable Steam games by HYDE, Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Digimon Survive

    WHY THIS

    Another title from HYDE, Inc., the studio behind Digimon World: Next Order. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Digimon Survive presents a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will test your ability to survive.

    2022RPG9.59 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. EVERYBODY'S GOLF HOT SHOTS

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Another title from HYDE, Inc., the studio behind Digimon World: Next Order.

    Everybody’s favorite golf game series finally returns to the fairway! Hit the green with a variety of unique characters and courses in online and offline AND single and multiplayer modes!

    2025Sports29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Forbidden Ground - Lair of Aooni -

    WHY THIS

    Another title from HYDE, Inc., the studio behind Digimon World: Next Order.

    It is a forbidden place that must never be entered. Strange events encountered in the decadent school building. And a Japanese doll that begins to speak. There is something here. ......This is a Japanese horror game that reveals the abominable history hidden in an abandoned school.

    2025ActionAdventure10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ariana and the Elder Codex

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Another title from HYDE, Inc., the studio behind Digimon World: Next Order.

    Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

    2026ActionAdventure25.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Digimon Story Time Stranger

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.

    2025RPG69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance.

    2019ActionAdventureRPG7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Nexomon

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Catch, evolve and collect over 300 unique Nexomon! Assemble the ultimate Nexomon team to save your friends and save the world! Clash against legendary champions and become a hero in this epic journey!

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Botworld Odyssey

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Venture out into a huge open world to discover new bots and collect rare scrap to build them. Deploy your bots in tactical auto-battles on your quest to become the world’s greatest Botmaster.

    2024IndieRPG25.00 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Digimon World: Next Order.

    Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.

    2021RPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Digimon World: Next Order

Is Digimon World: Next Order verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Digimon World: Next Order is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Digimon World: Next Order cost?
Digimon World: Next Order is listed on Steam at 59.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Digimon World: Next Order?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Digimon World: Next Order are Digimon Story Time Stranger, Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition.
Who developed Digimon World: Next Order?
Digimon World: Next Order was developed by HYDE, Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Digimon World: Next Order.

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