5 games like Zenless Zone Zero on PS4

Zenless Zone Zero is out for PS5, PC, Android, and iOS devices. The game has been received positively so far, and its player count is only growing with each passing day. The ARPG is being appreciated for its rich and detailed anime-inspired graphics and cross-play functionality, which lets you play with other players regardless of what platform you are on.

Since the title is only on one console, those who own a PS4 can't experience it on their platform. To help such players, here is a list of five games like Zenless Zone Zero that you can play on your PS4.

Note: This article is subjective, reflects the writer's opinions, and is not ranked in any particular order.

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Games on the PS4 that are similar to Zenless Zone Zero

1) Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn is set in a post-apocalyptic world (Image via Guerrilla Games)

Horizon Zero Dawn was released as a PS4 exclusive back in 2017 but was later ported to PC in 2020. Similar to Zenless Zone Zero, this action RPG puts you in a world with various points of interest that you can explore for rewards and lore. You play as Aloy, a survivor in a post-apocalyptic setting trying to make sense of the world it is today.

Horizon Zero Dawn features simple RPG gameplay mechanics that let you customize the attributes to suit your playstyle. There are various weapons to choose from, which can alter how you tackle combat against machines and tribes. After finishing the main story, you can also find various side quests across the map to uncover the mysteries and the past of the planet.

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2) Tower of Fantasy

Tower of Fantasy features a cyberpunk setting (Image via Hotta Studio)

Tower of Fantasy is a free-to-play ARPG set in a cyberpunk-themed world that has an anime-inspired art style, just like Zenless Zone Zero. In the open world of this futuristic game, you will have encounters with unique characters and enemy types who will challenge you on your journey.

Tower of Fantasy features an RPG combat system. It also has the famous gacha mechanics from Japanese games that will help you in equipping new weapons for your character. Even though the title has a single-player focused story mode, there is even a carefully designed multiplayer mode that lets you participate in raids with players from around the world.

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3) God of War (2018)

God of War rebooted the franchise (Image via Santa Monica Studio)

God of War is an ARPG that resembles Zenless Zone Zero in the aspects of character building and exploration. The game features various armor sets that influence your playstyle, with each one sporting different attributes. These armor sets can be enhanced by fusing them with enchantments that buff your existing attributes, whether they are Luck, Strength, or Cooldown.

You can play the story and even finish side quests spread that will reward you with materials to craft weapon and armor upgrades for Kratos.

God of War provides you with two weapons, the first being the Leviathan axe and the other being the Blades of Chaos. Not only are these weapons used for combat, but they can also be used for solving environmental puzzles.

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4) Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact has a similar art style to Zenless Zone Zero (Image via HoYoverse)

Genshin Impact is similar to Zenless Zone Zero in that they share an anime-inspired art style and robust RPG mechanics. The game features a vibrant open world that rewards its players with essential items for exploration. During your traversal across the map, you will encounter various enemies and bosses.

Enemy encounters are fun because of the excellently designed combat system that features flashy movesets. You level up through natural progression: completing events introduced by the developers through seasonal updates and story completion.

Genshin Impact is made by the same developers behind Zenless Zone Zero and is definitely worth checking out.

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5) Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima recently got a PC port (Image via Sucker Punch Productions)

Ghost of Tsushima was one of the biggest PS4 exclusives of 2020. It was appreciated for its realistic open-world environment and accurate depiction of Japanese culture. This ARPG has various builds that significantly affect your playstyle, which can be enhanced with the fusion of charms.

Ghost of Tsushima is similar to Zenless Zone Zero as it has a rich open-world environment that rewards players for exploration with crafting items and treasures. There is even a multiplayer mode called Legends of Tsushima, which lets you go on multiplayer missions, like raids and camps, with players from across the world.