5 RPGs You Should Play If You Loved Ni No Kuni

Ni No Kuni is an RPG that is beloved by many. Whether it is for its quirky characters or combat system, Ni No Kuni is a game that is certainly worth imitating. With an enthralling story to boot, Ni No Kuni managed to set a standard for other games to follow. Players wishing to find an experience similar to Ni No Kuni need to look no further than this list. Below are 5 RPGs you should play if you love Ni No Kuni.

5. Ni No Kuni 2

A no-brainer on a list for games that are like Ni No Kuni is Ni No Kuni 2. Ni No Kuni II The Revenant Kingdom was developed by Level 5 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment JP. The sequel to the game managed to switch up the combat style from a slower turn-based to more action-style combat. This was initially met with mixed reviews, although critics and gamers alike soon came to accept the game for what it was. Another change from the first game to the second was a change in characters.

This made it so that players who had grown attached to the characters from the first game were a tad disappointed with the second. That being said, Ni No Kuni 2 does not rest on the laurels of its predecessor and, in some ways, evolves the series. It is for this reason, as well as many more that we can strongly recommend the sequel to Ni No Kuni as one of the games that share the soul of the game.

4. Atelier Series

The Atelier Series is one that has garnered a lot of love and attention as of late. With a long history of development, the Atelier series began development in 1997. Existing mainly on PlayStation consoles. The games are mainly focused on the Ateliers and their adeptness in the practice of alchemy and collecting and creating as well as crafting newer better items.  The Atelier series is immensely popular and even spawned its own manga series.

Along with being a creative success, the Atelier series has also been a commercial success selling over 5 million copies. With alchemy being the main draw for the game, it would take players around the world in search of different crafting recipes in order to make new items. These items can range from food to weapons and armaments. Although there is a recipe system, it is rather forgiving in that many items can be substituted for others. Stylistically this game is similar to Ni No Kuni in a number of ways. Making it one of the games that people that find enjoyment in Ni No Kuni will find a home within the Atelier series.

3. Tales Series

The Tales of Series are a fantastic group of JRPGs that any player would be lucky to pick up. The game series has traded hands a few times throughout its development. Initially released by Namco Tales Studio, it formerly went under the moniker of Wolf Team. The game series first games in the series were created in 1995. This was the case until 2012, when Bandai Namco games took over the series. The games within the series may not necessarily share characters but more combat systems and other gameplay systems.

The high fantasy setting is also one that has been recurring throughout the game series. Adding to this aesthetic is the anime or manga art style of the games that lend itself well to the high fantasy setting. At the same time, it is true that the mainline games in this series have been localized for English-speaking audiences. The spin-off titles have yet to be localized in this way. In conclusion, the Tales series is a series that those who enjoyed the anime aesthetic of Ni No Kuni will no doubt love.

2. Yokai Watch

Yokai Watch is a game series that has received a lot of comparisons to the Pokemon series. The game was developed initially for the Nintendo 3DS and released in Japan on July 11th, 2013. Developed and published Level 5 in Japan and published by Nintendo worldwide, Yokai Watch was a hit for those who played. With its creature capture gameplay style as well as anime-inspired art direction, Yokai watched garnered a lot of love for its solid gameplay and lovable Yokai. The game series's creatures are based on the Yokai of Japanese folklore that can inhabit various entities and animals.

Yokai Watch was so popular, in fact, that it spawned its own line of toys. This, coupled with its multitude of other media entities, made Yokai Watch immensely popular. Players who enjoy the lore and gameplay of Ni No Kuni would, in no doubt, enjoy Yokai Watch. Being one of the best-sold Nintendo 3DS games, Yokai Watch has a lot of merits to its name and shares many similarities to the Ni No Kuni series. It is for that reason, as well as others, that we can reasonably and confidently recommend Yokai Watch.

1. Kingdom Hearts

Kingdom Hearts is an iconic game in its own right. While this may be true, players who enjoyed Ni No Kuni would no doubt love the tale of Kingdom Hearts. Whether it is anime-inspired characters or simply being able to enjoy the Disney and Square Enix characters within the game, Kingdom Hearts would be a great fit for anyone looking for a similar experience, With Kingdom Hearts garnering as much attention and critical acclaim as it has. The reason why the game is recommended for someone who wants a Ni No Kuni-like experience is rather simple.

With a cast of lovable characters and a beautiful fantasy world to explore. Kingdom Hearts would be a rather great fit for anyone seeking a familiar experience like Ni No Kuni, whether it is to see their favorite Square Enix and Disney characters. Or to enjoy the unfolding story of the series that has a lot of intrigue and mystery in the games' storylines. It is for this reason, as well as a myriad of others. That we recommend Kingdom Hearts as one of the games that players who enjoyed Ni No Kuni would enjoy.

So, what do you think of these 5 Games You Should Play if You Love Ni No Kuni? Do you agree with our top five picks? Are there any games we should know about? Let us know over on our socials here or down in the comments below.