9 Best Games Based On Isekai Anime, Ranked

Highlights

• Isekai is a popular genre where characters are transported to another world, with hits like
  Re:Zero
  and
  Sword Art Online.
• Video game adaptations of famous isekai anime like
  Shield Hero
  and
  Re:Zero
  offer unique storytelling experiences.
• Fans of isekai should explore games like
  Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
  and
  Digimon Survive
  for immersive gaming adventures.

Isekai is a sub-genre that has existed for a long time. It means ‘other world’ and it describes a genre of stories where the main character is transported to another world. The genre had some hits in the early 2000s with titles like Magic Knight Rayearth and Inuyasha, but only around 2010s did the genre explode in popularity, giving the fans a surge of modern isekai like Sword Art Online, Re: Zero, and Mushoku Tensei, which became a fan favorite instantly.

Isekai anime are beloved by fans, and quite a few of these famous anime even have their own video game adaptations. While video games adapted from anime don’t boast a good reputation outside a few exceptions, but those exceptions are still worth playing. Here are some of the best games based on isekai anime.

9 The Rising Of The Shield Hero : Relive The Animation

Become The Strongest Shield

• Platforms: Android, PC, iOS
• Developers: Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA Future Publishing
• Publishers: Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA Future Publishing
• Genre: RPG

Shield Hero makes its RPG debut with The Rising Of Shield Hero : Relive The Animation. The game was made on RPG Maker and, as the name states, is made for players who want to relive the story of Naofumi in the world of Melromarc.

The Rising Of Shield Hero : Relive The Animation is a classic RPG that has players living as the Shield Hero as they utilize his various powers while fighting against monsters in turn-based battles. The game has its shortcomings, and for many it might not be an ideal RPG, but for the fans of isekai, and for the fans of Shield Hero, the game is an solid adaptation that can keep players engaged for some time.

8 Re:Zero -Starting Life In Another World- The Prophecy Of The Throne

Return By Death In Another World

• Platform: PC, Playstation 4, Switch, GeForce Now
• Developers: Chime Corporation, Spike Chunsoft
• Publishers: Spike Chunsoft, Numskull Games
• Genre: Visual Novel, Adventure, TRPG

Re:Zero is one of the most popular isekai of the modern age, but the game adaptation follows the visual novel’s approach to present a brand-new story to the players that hasn’t been told in the anime or the light novel. The story of the game was created under the supervision of Tappei Nagatsuki, the creator of Re:Zero, to ensure its quality. The game also has some RPG elements that utilize adorable chibi-style sprites. Visual novels rely heavily on voice acting, and the game truly shines in this regard, as it comes with excellent Japanese and English voiceover.

Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne has its shortcomings, from not being able to properly convey the gory themes of the anime to the game not doing a good job at properly introducing the characters to players who are entirely new to Re:Zero. Regardless of these, The Prophecy of the Throne is a good isekai game, and fans should Return by Death to give it a shot.

7 Inuyasha: The Secret Of The Cursed Mask

An Epic Adventure In Feudal Japan

• Platform: PlayStation 2
• Developers: BNE LLC
• Publishers: BNE LLC
• Genre: JRPG, Adventure

Inuyasha is one of the most famous anime franchises from the early 2000s, and the series garnered a lot of popularity, even in the West. Inuyasha has had multiple video game adaptations, but Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask is one of the best video games made for the series.

Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask is a classic RPG that tells the usual Inuyasha story, moving from village to village and solving the problems of people while trying to figure out a way for the main character to go back to their own world. The Secret of the Cursed Mask is a decent RPG that does a reasonable job of adapting this iconic anime.

The game also features an interesting bonding system where the characters in the game will react differently depending on how the players interact with them, leading to messy yet fun interactions. Overall, Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask is a good game that has its own pros and cons, and Inuyasha fans should take a chance on this PS2-era game to see how it goes.

6 That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime: ISEKAI Memories

A Treat For TenSura Fans

• Platform: Android
• Developers: WFS
• Publishers: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Genre: Gacha, Turn-Based, Adventure

Gacha games are really trending these days, and with the success of games like Dragon Ball: Dokkan Battle, many anime titles have gotten a video game adaptation. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime or, in short, Tensura, got a gacha game adaptation in the form of Slime : ISEKAI Memories. The game is available for mobile phones and depicts roughly the same story as the first season of Slime, but features a variety of side stories overseen by the creator of TenSura.

Slime : ISEKAI Memories uses a turn-based combat system for battles, while players follow the story in a visual novel style. The game also features a town-building mode where players can build the city of their dreams and roam around in it. Players wary of this being a mobile game should not worry much, and long time fans of Slime should give this game a chance to experience some adventures in the world of TenSura.

5 Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation Quest Of Memories

Re-Experience The Magical Story Of Mushoku Tensei

• Platform: PC
• Developers: Lancarse Ltd.
• Publishers: Bushiroad Inc.
• Genre: RPG, Adventure

Mushoku Tensei is considered the grandfather of isekai, as it is hailed as a piece of work that contributed heavily to the popularity of the genre. Mushoku Tensei is a isekai beloved by fans, and the it is finally set to get a video game of its own, allowing players to explore the same magical fantasy world as Rudeus.

While not much is known about Mushoku Tensei jobless reincarnation Quest of Memories, as it is yet to be released, the game is supposed to be a turn-based RPG where players can form a party with other characters in the story to fight monsters and experience a new story in the Mushoku Tensei world.

4 Magic Knight Rayearth

One Of The Oldest Entries In The Genre

• Platform: Sega Saturn
• Developers: Working Designs, Sega, Overworks
• Publishers: Sega
• Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG

One of the earliest anime in the isekai sub-genre, Magic Knight Rayearth is a manga adapted into an anime that aired on TV in 1994. One year later, the franchise got a video game adaptation which was well received by fans.

Originally released as the last game for Sega Saturn, Magic Knight Rayearth tells the story of three high-school girls who are summoned to another world to save its princess. The game is a classic action-RPG that does a great job of adapting the original story, while adding exclusive video game elements like interactions with the characters and people of the other world. Overall, Magic Knight Rayearth is a good game and, for the fans of isekai, it is something that is definitely worth checking out.

3 Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

Now Players Can Enjoy Gun Gale Online

Sword Art Online is one of the most popular isekai out there. In the second season of the show, fans see a new VRMMORPG rising named “Gun Gale Online” where the players are involved in a gun fight instead of the traditional melee weapons and magic.

The idea of having a game like this in real life is cool in itself, and it is brought into reality with Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet. The game accurately follows the vision of Gun Gale Online, featuring an anime third-person shooter-style game that is incredibly satisfying to play. The game also features Bullet Circle from the series in the form of an aim assist. Fatal Bullet is a fun casual game, even for players who are not familiar with shooter games of any kind, thus appealing to a wide range of audiences. The game also comes with a multiplayer mode that features both PvE and PvP modes, letting players experience life in the world of Gun Gale Online as closely as possible.

2 Digimon Survive

Navigate A Mysterious World With Digimon

Digital Monsters or, in short, Digimon, is an old and famous anime franchise that won the hearts of many fans around the globe. The franchise has been adapted into various mediums, including video games. There are a wide variety of Digimon games for players to play, and Digimon Survive is one of the best of them.

Digimon Survive is a new visual novel-style video game that tells a fantastic tale of adventure where the main characters are isekai’d to the world of Digimon. Digimon Survive uses tactical RPG elements for battles, making for an solid if familiar combat system. The game is an interesting mix of strong battle mechanics, well-written characters, a gripping story, and a fantastic art style, and is a must-try for fans of Digimon and isekai alike.

1 Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization

An Action-Packed Game In The World Of Aincrad

Another Sword Art Online entry on this list is Hollow Realization, a game that takes place after the horrifying events of Aincrad, and players are stuck in a fantasy world where death in the game means death in real life. Hollow Realization shows players a world similar to Aincrad, but without the severe death penalty.

The game is single-player, but emulates the MMO experience as players fight various monsters, spend time with the lovable cast of the show, and enjoy the enchanting world. Hollow Realization features a cleverly-built combat system that tries to replicate the Sword Art Online experience as closely as possible, where players are rewarded for using their skills correctly.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization is a game built with a lot of dedication, and it tries its best to provide players with an experience similar to the show. Fans of the isekai sub-genre, SAO, or single-player games should absolutely take a look at this game.