Games like Genshin Impact are surprisingly difficult to find. While there's no shortage of amazing anime adventures and excellent open-world games out there, finding that unique combo is a bit harder - especially if you also want to throw party-based gameplay and a gacha system into the mix. Luckily, we've discovered a bunch that fit the bill.
Although the ever-expanding world of Teyvat makes it difficult, if not impossible, to ever fully 'complete' Genshin Impact, we understand if you’ve grown a bit tired of trying by now, this list of the best games like Genshin Impact to play in 2025 will give you a nice break or even a permanent retreat from the Hilichurl fights and take you to another gorgeous anime world begging to be explored.
From the best anime games to the best open-world games, there's something for everyone to pick up and play this year.
10. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Developer: Nintendo
Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
A lot of the mechanics in Genshin Impact borrow heavily from the Nintendo Switch smash hit, from the effect of different elemental attacks to the ability to knock together delicious meals from ingredients you find in the world. There's gliding, too, and puzzles littered throughout Teyvat, just like in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Of course, Zelda comes with the added bonus of just having one hero to worry about instead of a team of expanding characters and that old Nintendo magic.
Naturally, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be a fantastic alternative to Genshin Impact, too, but the vertical maps and building mechanics give it quite a different feel. You'll spend far more time soaring through the sky and far less time climbing slippery rocks here - though we have to admit that an ascend-through-any-ceiling ability would be most welcome in both Genshin Impact and Breath of the Wild.
Check out our The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild review next!
9. Immortals Fenyx Rising
Developer: Ubisoft
Platform(s): PC, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
If you want a giant, colorful world to explore and puzzles to solve without having to worry about gacha mechanics or managing a team, Ubisoft's adventure inspired by Greek myth and legend will scratch your itch. You play as Fenyx, a young hero who finds themselves in a land where her friends have been turned to stone and monsters like harpies and gorgons and having a grand old time.
You can explore the world by climbing, flying, and racing around on various mounts, and there's crafting, challenges, and a bunch of crazy gods to deal with.
8. Honkai: Star Rail
Developer: miHoYo
Platforms: PC, iOS, Android, PS5
Honkai: Star Rail is one of the best games like Genshin Impact, and chances are, you've already heard of it. Created by the same studio, Honkai: Star Rail is a JRPG that features similar gacha-style gameplay with all the vivid characters and madcap antics you'd expect from Genshin.
It's the first turn-based game from miHoYo, and paired with some dynamic QOL changes; the refined formula has made Star Rail a breakout success among Genshin fans. It recently launched on PS5 following a very successful mobile and PC release, so if you've been on the fence about trying it out, now is as good a time as any to get stuck in.
Read our Honkai: Star Rail PS5 review for more information.
7. Final Fantasy 14
Developer: Square Enix
Platform(s): PC, PS4
Just looking for a huge online world, you can get lost in for weeks at a time? Final Fantasy 14 is an MMORPG with all the lore and history of the classic series on its side, combined with the ability to fully customize your character and experience.
Right now, the game has around 20 million players and a huge cult following, and there are regular updates - like Shadowbringers in 2019 - to keep expanding the adventure. If you've ever wanted to do your exploring with a Chocobo companion, this is the game for you.
For the latest on this iconic series, read our Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail review.
6. Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom
Developer: LEVEL5 Inc.
Platform(s): PS4, PC
Do you want cute JRPG adventuring? Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom has it by the adorable bucketload and wouldn't look out of place at Studio Ghibli. (The first game in the series was actually made in collaboration with the legendary animation studio, and the look lives on in the sequel.)
As well as the usual JRPG quests and combat, this game comes with a Pokemon-style system of Higgledies, little creatures you can collect in the world and call to your aide in battle. Ni No Kuni 2 also packs in kingdom management, letting you upgrade key buildings and staff them with NPCs you meet in the world, and a chibi-style battle system.
For more information on one of the best JRPs ever made, read our Ni no Kuni 2 review.
5. Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Developer: Square Enix
Platform(s): PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
If rampaging through a magical world with a gang of heroes, visiting towns, and smashing up slimes get your heart racing, Dragon Quest 11 will give you hours and hours of questing and JRPG goodness. The game follows the story of a legendary hero called the Luminary and an evil sorcerer.
There are errands to run, weapons to buy, NPCs to banter endlessly with, and all delivered in the appealing Dragon Quest art style. Recently given a polish for newer consoles, there's a retro 2D visual mode for anyone who wants to pretend they're a time traveler.
Check out our Dragon Quest 11 S – Definitive Edition review!
4. Tales of Arise
Developer: Bandai Namco
Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
If you're looking to sink your teeth into a massive, stylish RPG, then you need not look much further than Tales of Arise. It has many of the same components as Genshin Impact, albeit presented in an entirely different way – an awesome open world to explore, deep RPG mechanics, great character building, and even a little resource gathering.
Tales of Arise will keep you busy for a couple of weeks, so this is definitely one to play when you have a lot of time to kill.
3. Infinity Nikki
Developer: Papergames
Platform(s): PC, PS5, iOS, Android
The magical world of Infinity Nikki is like Genshin Impact but infinitely cuter. That's not a dig at Genshin, mind you, as it would be impossible to compete with the pastel-colored Miraland and its abundance of ridiculously fluffy animals on that front. It also helps that there's no fighting in Infinity Nikki; just exploring, shopping, dog grooming (yes, you can pet the animals here), and friendship-forging. As a bonus, Infinity Nikki offers something Genshin doesn't have - the ability to dress up your characters.
If you're wondering whether this game is a bit… well, tame, compared to Teyvat, you are totally right, but that's its strength; with Infinity Nikki, you get all the wholesomeness of Genshin Impact, but in a cozy, feel-good format. On top of the anime visuals, you will undoubtedly find the lush forests, picturesque villages, epic mountains, and odd windmills or two reminiscent of Teyvat, especially the Mondstadt region.
2. Wuthering Waves
Developer: Kuro Games
Platform(s): PC, PS5, iOS, Android
Let's give you a game as similar to Genshin Impact as possible without being Genshin Impact: Wuthering Waves. Four years after the world of Teyvat arrived, Kuro Games introduced the post-apocalyptic realm of Solaris-3, where you take on the role of Rover, an overpowered amnesiac trapped in a strange new world - but without losing their sibling. From there on, you can meet quirky characters, explore a vast open world, build the best teams, and beat countless bosses.
If you're willing to make the jump, don't expect WW's animation and character design to be quite as good as Genshin's, or the story to be quite as engaging. On the plus side, many players consider Wuthering Waves' combat superior because it requires more creativity and better timing. If that doesn't convince you yet, then hear this: in Wuthering Waves, you don't have to rely on a tedious climbing mechanic that makes you want to deinstall the whole thing - grappling hooks and wall-running all the way!
1. Zenless Zone Zero
Developer: miHoYo
Platform(s): PC, PS5, iOS, Android
Coming from the studio behind Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero is a rather obvious but unmissable recommendation. There are some differences between this newer miHoYo game and Genshin Impact, most notably the futuristic setting and the dungeon-diving gameplay as opposed to Genshin's open world, but there are plenty of similarities in its visual style, anime characters, character-swapping combat, and lore-rich storytelling. Like Teyvat, entrance to Zenless' world of New Eridu is free, but don't expect to collect all of its residents and their equipment without spending money - ZZZ is also a gacha game, after all.
Before diving into this urban fantasy, be warned that Zenless Zone Zero is more of an acquired taste compared to Genshin, as it doesn't allow as much freedom and exploration opportunities. Its roguelike elements can feel a tad repetitive (a system which, by the way, has received some upgrades since), but you do get top-notch action animation and breathtaking cutscenes in return.
Wondering if Zenless Zone Zero is truly worth gawking at? Our Zenless Zone Zero review will tell you.
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