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Games like NEO: The World Ends with You

If NEO: The World Ends with You is your kind of game, the closest matches are FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD, Metaphor: ReFantazio and BRAVELY DEFAULT II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, immersive and intense. 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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About NEO: The World Ends with You: "Only the possibility of you can change our fate" Rindo comes to the grim realization that his life is on the line when he is forced to compete in the so-called "Reapers' Game."

2022ActionRPG17.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Square Enix, h.a.n.d.
NEO: The World Ends with You — Steam game cover
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Art style translates 2d to 3d flawlesslyFive characters controlled by one playerNeon noir story with shibuya vibesAtmosphericImmersiveIntense

Players who liked NEO: The World Ends with You also play

Steam players who put hours into NEO: The World Ends with You 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. FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for NEO: The World Ends with You fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.

    2015ActionRPG8.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Metaphor: ReFantazio

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Second-strongest match for NEO: The World Ends with You fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. BRAVELY DEFAULT II

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for NEO: The World Ends with You fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!

    2021AdventureRPG23.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Trials of Mana

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Ranked #4 for NEO: The World Ends with You fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.

    2020RPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Ranked #5 for NEO: The World Ends with You fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Alabaster Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Ranked #6 for NEO: The World Ends with You fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.

    2026ActionRPGEarly Access21.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Ranked #7 for NEO: The World Ends with You fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.

    2021ActionRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Ranked #8 for NEO: The World Ends with You fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

    2023RPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below NEO: The World Ends with You at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under NEO: The World Ends with You on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

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

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under NEO: The World Ends with You on Steam right now. Shares Action with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under NEO: The World Ends with You on Steam right now. Shares Action with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under NEO: The World Ends with You on Steam right now. Shares Action with NEO: The World Ends with You.

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

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under NEO: The World Ends with You on Steam right now. Shares Action with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under NEO: The World Ends with You on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under NEO: The World Ends with You on Steam right now. Shares RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under NEO: The World Ends with You on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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. Shares Action with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    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 ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Square Enix

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

  1. NieR:Automata™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind NEO: The World Ends with You. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

    2017ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind NEO: The World Ends with You. Shares RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

    2014Massively MultiplayerRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind NEO: The World Ends with You. Shares RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.

    2018RPG13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind NEO: The World Ends with You. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.

    2022ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. FINAL FANTASY VII

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind NEO: The World Ends with You. Shares RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!

    2012RPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. FINAL FANTASY XVI

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind NEO: The World Ends with You. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.

    2024ActionRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind NEO: The World Ends with You. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Square Enix, the studio behind NEO: The World Ends with You. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.

    2021ActionAdventureRPG23.99 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. Trials of Mana

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.

    2020RPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Alabaster Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.

    2026ActionRPGEarly Access21.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.

    2021ActionRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with NEO: The World Ends with You.

    This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

    2023RPG23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about NEO: The World Ends with You

Does NEO: The World Ends with You run on Steam Deck?
NEO: The World Ends with You is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does NEO: The World Ends with You cost?
NEO: The World Ends with You is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to NEO: The World Ends with You?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NEO: The World Ends with You are FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD, Metaphor: ReFantazio, BRAVELY DEFAULT II.
Who developed NEO: The World Ends with You?
NEO: The World Ends with You was developed by Square Enix, h.a.n.d. and published by Square Enix.

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 NEO: The World Ends with You.

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