Summary
Isekaiis 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 2000swith titles likeMagic Knight RayearthandInuyasha,but only around 2010s did the genre explode in popularity, giving the fans a surge of modern isekai likeSword Art Online,Re: Zero,andMushoku 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.
9The Rising Of The Shield Hero : Relive The Animation
Become The Strongest Shield
Shield Heromakes its RPG debut withThe Rising Of Shield Hero : Relive The Animation.The game was made on RPG Makerand, 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 Animationis a classic RPG that has players living as theShield Heroas 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 ofShield Hero, the game is an solid adaptation that can keep players engaged for some time.
8Re:Zero -Starting Life In Another World- The Prophecy Of The Throne
Return By Death In Another World
Re:Zerois one of the most popular isekai of the modern age, butthe game adaptation follows the visual novel’s approachto 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 ofRe: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 Thronehas 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 toRe:Zero. Regardless of these,The Prophecy of the Throneis a good isekai game, and fans should Return by Death to give it a shot.
7Inuyasha: The Secret Of The Cursed Mask
An Epic Adventure In Feudal Japan
Inuyashais one of the most famous anime franchises from the early 2000s, and the series garnered a lot of popularity, even in the West.Inuyashahas had multiple video game adaptations, butInuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Maskis one of the best video games made for the series.
Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Maskis a classic RPG that tells the usualInuyashastory, 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. TheSecret of the Cursed Maskis 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 Maskis a good game that has its own pros and cons, andInuyashafans should take a chance on this PS2-era game to see how it goes.
6That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime: ISEKAI Memories
A Treat For TenSura Fans
Gacha games are really trending these days, and with the success of games likeDragon Ball: Dokkan Battle, many anime titles have gotten a video game adaptation.That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimeor, in short,Tensura,got a gacha game adaptation in the form ofSlime : ISEKAI Memories. The game is available for mobile phones and depicts roughly the same story as the first season ofSlime,but features a variety of side stories overseen by the creator ofTenSura.
Slime : ISEKAI Memoriesuses a turn-based combat systemfor 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 ofSlimeshould give this game a chance to experience some adventures in the world ofTenSura.
5Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation Quest Of Memories
Re-Experience The Magical Story Of Mushoku Tensei
Mushoku Tenseiis considered the grandfather of isekai, as it is hailed as a piece of work that contributed heavily to the popularity of the genre.Mushoku Tenseiis 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 aboutMushoku 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 charactersin the story to fight monstersand experience a new story in theMushoku Tenseiworld.
4Magic Knight Rayearth
One Of The Oldest Entries In The Genre
One of the earliest anime in the isekai sub-genre,Magic Knight Rayearthis 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 Rayearthtells 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 Rayearthis a good game and, for the fans of isekai, it is something that is definitely worth checking out.
Sword Art Onlineis 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 withSword 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 Bulletis 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 amultiplayer mode that features both PvE and PvPmodes, letting players experience life in the world of Gun Gale Online as closely as possible.
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 ofDigimongames for players to play, andDigimon Surviveis one of the best of them.
Digimon Surviveis a new visual novel-style video game that tells a fantastic tale of adventure where the main characters are isekai’d to the world ofDigimon.Digimon Surviveuses tactical RPG elementsfor 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 ofDigimonand isekai alike.
AnotherSword Art Onlineentry on this list isHollow 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 Realizationshows 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 Realizationfeatures a cleverly-built combat system that tries toreplicate theSword Art Onlineexperienceas closely as possible, where players are rewarded for using their skills correctly.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realizationis 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.
