Masters of Anima similar games & best alternatives

Masters of Anima

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

Should you play it?

Delve into an original adventure and defy the forces of evil in strategic, action-packed battles. Summon and control large armies of up to 100 Guardians thanks to intuitive and innovative gameplay and make quick tactical decisions to prevail.

What works

  • Engaging and challenging rts combat
  • Intuitive unit micro-management
  • Pleasant art style and sound design
  • Interesting unit variety and upgrades
  • Puzzle and exploration elements

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky controls especially on controller
  • Short game length
  • Some frustrating late-game difficulty spikes
  • Simple and forgettable story
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Masters of Anima: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation.

Last update: 24/08/2026