Digimon World: Next Order similar games & best alternatives

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Digimon World: Next Order

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Nostalgic and faithful to original digimon world
  • Deep digimon raising and evolution mechanics
  • Engaging city building and resource management
  • Dual partner system adds complexity
  • Smooth performance on pc and steam deck

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep grind and slow early progression
  • Outdated graphics and simple animations
  • Limited tutorial and complex mechanics
  • Repetitive resource gathering and training
  • High price for an older port

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX

  • Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

  • Tales of Xillia Remastered

  • Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian

  • Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters

  • Ys X: Proud Nordics

More value-seeking

Games that feels like Digimon World: Next Order but with a stronger sense of value for your time

  • Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition

  • Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

  • Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

  • Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key

  • BRAVELY DEFAULT II

  • Monster Hunter Stories

Less intimate

Games that feels like Digimon World: Next Order but with less focus on close relationships

  • Digimon Story Time Stranger

  • Visions of Mana

  • Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

  • Summoner

  • The Alliance Alive HD Remastered

  • KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

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Digimon World: Next Order: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Status.

Last update: 21/08/2026