Rank 01Why this
Shares wave based combat and combo based combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- $48.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Games like Utawarerumono: ZAN
- 35 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Utawarerumono: ZAN also play
The closest matches to Utawarerumono: ZAN: DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, WARRIORS OROCHI 4, ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4, Persona® 5 Strikers, and Fate/EXTELLA LINK. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares combo chaining and character switching with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- $59.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Rank 03Why this
Shares character progression with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 04 
Persona® 5 Strikers
Why this: Shares combo based combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Rank 05 
Fate/EXTELLA LINK
Why this: Also Musou and JRPG, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Rank 06 
Shing!
Why this: Shares character switching and combo based combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Rank 07 
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2
Why this: Shares character switching and mission based progression with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Rank 08 
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Why this: Shares combo based combat and real time combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Utawarerumono: ZAN
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
Shares wave based combat and combo based combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 92% of 4,111 reviews
- 2WARRIORS OROCHI 4
Shares combo chaining and character switching with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 87% of 908 reviews
- 3ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4
Shares character progression with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 94% of 4,827 reviews
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- 5
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- 7EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2
Shares character switching and mission based progression with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 89% of 94 reviews
- 8Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Shares combo based combat and real time combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 90% of 3,625 reviews
- 9Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Shares hack and slash and wave based combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 96% of 891 reviews
- 10
- 11SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE
Also Lore-Rich and Hack and Slash, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 79% of 1,002 reviews
- 12
- 13Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Also Spectacle fighter and Hack and Slash, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 91% of 27,120 reviews
- 14Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Shares mission based progression and character progression with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 96% of 2,148 reviews
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- 17SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS
Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 95% of 1,703 reviews
- 18
- 19Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen
Also Lore-Rich and JRPG, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 93% of 454 reviews
- 20
- 21Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Shares real time combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
- 91% of 1,359 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: AQUAPLUS
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 89% of 28 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Characters feel like their original selves in combat
- Co op mode is surprisingly addictive
- Co op multiplayer for playing with friends
- Atmospheric
- Epic
- Lighthearted
More games like Utawarerumono: ZAN, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Utawarerumono: ZAN
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Utawarerumono: ZAN.
SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Fate/EXTELLA
Why this: Also Musou and JRPG, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 9
Why this: Also Musou and Beat 'em up, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Utawarerumono: ZAN at current Steam store prices.
The Wonderful 101: Remastered
Why this: Shares combo chaining with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Aztez
Why this: Also Spectacle fighter and Beat 'em up, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Tales of ARISE
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Absolum
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection
Why this: Shares combo based combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Why this: Also Lore-Rich and JRPG, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
GOD EATER 3
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Utawarerumono: ZAN, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Holo X Break
Why this: Shares beat em up and combo based combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
BLEACH Brave Souls
Why this: Also JRPG and Hack and Slash, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Spiral Knights
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4
Why this: Shares character progression with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Shing!
Why this: Shares character switching and combo based combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Why this: Shares combo based combat and real time combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
More from AQUAPLUS
Other recommendable Steam games by AQUAPLUS, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen
Why this: Also Lore-Rich and JRPG, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
WHITE ALBUM: Memories like Falling Snow
Why this: Explores story heavy, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
ToHeart
Why this: Explores anime, like Utawarerumono: ZAN.
Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Utawarerumono: ZAN.
AQUAPAZZA: Aquaplus Dream Match
Why this: Shares combo based combat with Utawarerumono: ZAN.
About Utawarerumono: ZAN
The closest matches to Utawarerumono: ZAN: DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, WARRIORS OROCHI 4, ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4, Persona® 5 Strikers, and Fate/EXTELLA LINK. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Utawarerumono: ZAN is your kind of game, the closest matches are DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, WARRIORS OROCHI 4 and ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, epic and lighthearted, and single out its arena battling and beat em up. 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.
About Utawarerumono: ZAN: Slice and dice your way through the strange and wonderful world of beloved tactics-JRPG series Utawarerumono!
Is Utawarerumono: ZAN worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 28 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Characters feel like their original selves in combat
- Co op mode is surprisingly addictive
- Co op multiplayer for playing with friends
- Fun hack and slash gameplay similar to dynasty warriors
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I can't recommend this. This game doesn't have much to it. It has a great mechanic being able to switch heroes and has all these buffs and equipment and chains you can set up for the heroes but forces everything into these small maps with…”
People who play it also play: DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, WARRIORS OROCHI 4, ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4
Frequently asked about Utawarerumono: ZAN
Can I run it?
Does Utawarerumono: ZAN run on Steam Deck?
Utawarerumono: ZAN 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 Utawarerumono: ZAN cost?
Utawarerumono: ZAN is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Utawarerumono: ZAN have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Utawarerumono: ZAN supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Utawarerumono: ZAN?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Utawarerumono: ZAN are DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS, WARRIORS OROCHI 4, ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4.
Who developed Utawarerumono: ZAN?
Utawarerumono: ZAN was developed by AQUAPLUS and published by DMM GAMES, Shiravune.