Onigiri similar games & best alternatives

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Onigiri

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Onigiri is an MMO Action RPG with a fast weapon changing battle system. Join a party of other players or travel with 8 NPC companions on your journey. With simple controls, you can dive into the thrilling world of Onigiri. Switch between weapons to battle through the Youkai.

What works

  • Unique and skill-based combat system
  • Extensive character customization
  • Rich japanese mythology setting
  • Long story and content
  • Free to play with regular updates

Things to keep in mind

  • Frequent crashes and bugs
  • Toxic community in some areas
  • Grindy progression and low drop rates
  • Pay-to-win elements in gacha
  • Dated graphics and ui issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • RuneScape: Dragonwilds

  • Toukiden 2

  • The Baconing

  • Ys X: Proud Nordics

  • DAIMON BLADES

  • STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN

More intimate

Games that feels like Onigiri but with more focus on close relationships

  • The Lord of the Rings Online™

  • Guild Wars 2®

  • Dungeons & Dragons Online®

  • Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition

  • Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

  • Mabinogi

More value-seeking

Games that feels like Onigiri but with a stronger sense of value for your time

  • Guild Wars® Reforged

  • Rotwood

  • Borderlands 2

  • AdventureQuest 3D

  • MONSTER HUNTER RISE

  • Legend of Edda: Pegasus

Less social

Games that feels like Onigiri but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Sudeki

  • Visions of Mana

  • KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

  • Tales of ARISE

  • Summoner

  • Ascend: Reborn

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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).

Onigiri: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Intimacy, Leadership.

Last update: 03/08/2026