Best Open-World Gacha Games Like Genshin Impact
If you’re a fan of Genshin Impact and you’ve exhausted every corner of Teyvat, you’re likely on the hunt for another open-world gacha game that offers big maps, character collection, and immersive exploration. Below, you’ll find top picks that bring a similar blend of anime-style visuals, real-time combat (or compelling alternatives), and gacha mechanics—with their own twists. All games mentioned are free‑to‑play or include free tiers, and are available on mobile, PC, or console where noted.
Honkai: Star Rail – A Cosmic Shift on Gacha RPGs
Though Honkai: Star Rail is not strictly open world, it captures much of the spirit of Genshin with deep character systems, spectacular visuals, and expansive lore.
Developed by HoYoverse (the same studio behind Genshin), Star Rail replaces real-time action with turn‑based combat, offering a more paced, tactical experience. Because players progress on a world-by-world basis rather than a fully explorable map, it feels different, but the strong narrative, character pool, and gacha systems make it a must-try for fans seeking a fresh angle.
Tower of Fantasy – The Sci-Fi Wanderer’s Favorite
Tower of Fantasy is often hailed as the closest analog to Genshin in the open-world gacha space. You’ll climb, glide, sprint, and jet around a cell-shaded futuristic world, all while collecting “Simulacra” (characters) and upgrading your roster.
The difference? Tower of Fantasy leans into MMO elements: shared zones, co-op, world events, and heavier emphasis on gear/social interaction. But if you want a map to explore and gacha-style pulls, this is a strong candidate.
Wuthering Waves – Dark Fantasy with Fast-Paced Combat
Wuthering Waves offers a darker, more intense version of open-world gacha. Traversal includes wall‑running, grappling hooks, and aerial combos, making movement feel more dynamic than in many competitors.
Combat emphasizes skill, reflexes, and combos, rather than purely elemental reactions. If you love the exploration of Genshin but want more satisfying action, this one’s worth a look.
Neverness to Everness – The New Urban RPG Frontier
A fresh entrant in 2025, Neverness to Everness blends open-world mechanics with gacha systems in a modern, supernatural urban setting. You can climb, jump, glide, and even drive around this cityscape world. Each character has unique “Esper Abilities” that interact with others, making party building meaningful.
While still in early stages (closed betas), this title shows a lot of promise for people wanting Genshin-style exploration with more urban aesthetics.
Infinity Nikki – Fashion, Fantasy & Expansive Worlds
Infinity Nikki offers something unique: a stylish anime-fantasy world with open regions to explore, combined with heavy emphasis on fashion, costumes, and collectibles. While its core isn’t action combat, it complements the open-world + gacha formula with exploration, story quests, and a compelling aesthetic.
A recent update added an interactive map to help track collectibles, very much in the spirit of what Genshin players expect from open-world mechanics.
Honorable Mentions & Final Thoughts
- Ananta: Upcoming open-world gacha with anime visuals and living cityscapes.
- Zenless Zone Zero: While less open in scale, it stands out for combat style and world-building.
If you love Genshin’s combination of exploration, character building, and scale, there’s no perfect clone,m yet each of the titles above captures part of that magic. Whether you crave faster combat, more social features, fashion systems, or urban design, these games will help fill the void left when you’ve seen all of Teyvat.
