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Games like Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom

If Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tales of Berseria™, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA and FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its building the kingdom, citizens and feel good story. 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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Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is an adventure RPG developed by LEVEL5 Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, released in 2018 at $59.99. The game blends real-time combat with kingdom-building mechanics, including crafting and equipment management alongside faction-politics systems. Players follow a young king as he establishes a new realm and works to unite his world against a looming threat. Reviewers highlight the whimsical tone and feel-good narrative, while players describe the experience as both challenging and relaxing, with the Ghibli-inspired art direction frequently noted. The game runs natively on Steam Deck and spans a lengthy adventure suited for long sit-down sessions. It holds an 83% positive rating from over 4,200 Steam reviews.

About Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom: Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.

2018AdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 81Windowsby LEVEL5 Inc.
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom 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. Tales of Berseria™

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.

    2017ActionRPG49.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

    2018ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares real time combat with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Third-strongest match for Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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. .hack//G.U. Last Recode

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    .hack//G.U. is back! This collection includes all 3 original .hack//G.U. titles, Rebirth, Reminisce, and Redemption, all fully restored and remastered. As well as an all new 4th Volume: .hack//G.U. Reconnection.

    2017RPG49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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 ↗
  6. Tales of ARISE

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Ranked #6 for Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

    2023ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Ys Origin

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Ranked #7 for Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

    2012ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Shining Resonance Refrain

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.

    2018AdventureRPG5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom

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.

  1. Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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 ↗
  2. The Binding of Isaac

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Reviewers of Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Tales from the Borderlands

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

    2021Adventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Yomi no Kuni

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Yomi no Kuni is an Action Roguelike game where you play as a samurai seeking redemption in a twisted version of the Shinto underworld. Unlock new skills and modify the Death Mark to defeat your enemies.

    ActionIndieSteam ↗
  5. Persona 5 Royal

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!

    2022RPG11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    A hero's destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary KONAMI JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD!

    2025RPG49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.

    2023ActionRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Bastion

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

    2011ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

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

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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 ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

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

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Subnautica

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

    2018IndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Forest

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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. Shares Adventure with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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. Shares Adventure with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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 ↗

More from LEVEL5 Inc.

Other recommendable Steam games by LEVEL5 Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting and a relaxing mood with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Another title from LEVEL5 Inc., the studio behind Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.

    2025RPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Another title from LEVEL5 Inc., the studio behind Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    The latest entry in the character collection and football simulation RPG series, "Inazuma Eleven!" With an original story featuring new main characters, over 5,400 players from across the series' history to collect and train, as well as exciting online tournaments, you can play the game your way!

    2025SportsRPG69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Another title from LEVEL5 Inc., the studio behind Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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 ↗
  4. MEGATON MUSASHI W: WIRED

    WHY THIS

    Shares real time combat and a whimsical mood with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Another title from LEVEL5 Inc., the studio behind Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Launch a counteroffensive to take back the Earth from alien invaders in this mecha action RPG.

    2024ActionRPG49.99 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. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

    2018ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION

    WHY THIS

    Shares real time combat with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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 ↗
  3. Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    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 ↗
  4. Tales of ARISE

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

    2023ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Shining Resonance Refrain

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom.

    Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.

    2018AdventureRPG5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom

Is Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom 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 Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom cost?
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom is listed on Steam at 59.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom are Tales of Berseria™, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION.
Who developed Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom?
Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom was developed by LEVEL5 Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.

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