Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom similar games & best alternatives

Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2018

Should you play it?

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.

What works
  • Engaging and accessible combat system
  • Charming art style and music
  • Addictive kingdom building and side content
  • Relaxing and positive story
  • Varied gameplay modes
Things to keep in mind
  • Simplistic and predictable story
  • Some grinding and tedious side quests
  • Clunky ai companions
  • Skirmish battles can be dull
  • Limited voice acting and character customization

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom: 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 Idle, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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