One Piece: 10 Games That Feel Like You're Playing The Anime

When fans just can't get enough of One Piece, there are plenty of games to try that feel just like watching the anime.

Since the 1980s, anime video games have been a great way for fans to experience their favorite shows. One Piece has a ton of video games where viewers can play as Luffy and the other Straw Hats. While some games are lackluster experiences, there are others where it feels like the player is playing the anime.

From platform fighting games to epic JRPGs, a slew of One Piece games that simulate the pirate experience for fans to come at the series from a different angle. Players can pick from several console generations and find games at various stages of the series — they go from the original PlayStaion all the way to modern consoles.

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The simply-named, self-titled One Piece game was a North American exclusive for the Game Boy Advance. Players take on the role of Luffy through the first arc of the anime, and explore ships and other platforming environments.

The One Piece game features Luffy's signature attacks and assist attacks from Luffy's crew mates, as well as many of the series' early villains. The controls feel great as players run around as Luffy beating up pirates and Marines. This game was an early example of what the One Piece experience could feel like to play.

One Piece: Round the Land released in Japan and Europe in 2004. The game is an action-adventure affair with some fighting game elements. Players search for treasure on several levels and take on bosses as they trek through the early anime.

Levels are easy to get lost in, but the game rewards exploration. Fighting boss characters is a bit different from the One Piece fighting games — it takes timing and skill to take down the show's villains. Round the Land is an enjoyable action adventure game that doesn't take a lot of time to complete.

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One Piece: Grand Adventure is a fighting and action-adventure game for the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Gamecube. The game features miniature (or "chibi") versions of the characters as they travel from island to island beating up villains and recruiting crew members.

Players can choose to play as Luffy and go down the route of the anime, or they can choose another character and play through their story. The bulk of the gameplay entails fighting through hordes of enemies or a character from the show, but there are plenty of mini-games, as well. Bandai created Grand Adventure for the foreign market, rather than domestic fans — although it's still an enjoyable experience for all players.

One Piece Unlimited Adventure is an adventure game for the Nintendo Wii, and follows Luffy and his crew as they find a mysterious island after they run out of food. Unlimited Adventure was the first game in the One Piece series to be a pure adventure game. Players scavenge for food, explore the island, and make new gear to aid in their adventures.

Unlimited Adventure is a great game that utilizes the strengths of the main characters exceptionally well. Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji beat up monsters, while Ussop and Franky craft things that can be used on the island. Speaking of Franky, this game was his first appearance in any One Piece media in the West.

One Piece: World Seeker is an action adventure game for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam. Players take control of Luffy as he reunites with his crew on a strange island, where players explore open world environments.

Players use many of Luffy's abilities use here, like Exploration Haki and Gum Gum Rocket. Luffy beats up villains and other pirates, all while aiding a rebellion and finding his crew mates. Talents such as One Piece anime producer Hiroki Koyama and One Piece media supervisor Suguru Sugita were on the team that brought World Seeker to life.

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The One Piece Pirate Warriors series is a Musou-based action series of games akin to Dynasty Warriors. Players go through the One Piece story through Dressrosa as they beat up enemies who offer various levels of difficulty. Pirate Warriors 3 is the most definitive version of the game to date.

Gamers have the ability to play as any Straw Hat pirate and dominate the battlefield. Using combat abilities is easy, and even support abilities are helpful during the game, including healing, intimidating enemies, and summoning a character to send out a huge attack.

One Piece: Grand Battle for the PS One is one of the first One Piece video games. Not to be confused with One Piece: Grand Battle Rush (called One Piece: Grand Battle in the West), this game is a platform fighter reminiscent of Power Stone. The game was never released in the West.

The show's cartoonish style, as well as Luffy's Gum Gum powers translate surprisingly well in this game. The environmental hazards and tricky AI make One Piece: Grand Battle challenging. Despite the game's limited roster, One Piece: Grand Battle is a fun title that adapts the East Blue saga well.

One Piece: Romance Dawn is a JRPG-style game for handheld consoles. It follows the Straw Hat pirates from the series' early episodes up until the battle at Marineford. The game is a faithful adaptation, even if a little janky. All the Straw Hats are playable party members.

Romance Dawn features turn-based combat as well as action packed levels of invading marine bases and pirate hideouts. Grinding is key in this game, as enemies will continue to get stronger. While not as in depth as a Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest game, it's an adequate One Piece experience.

One Piece: Unlimited World Red is in the Unlimited series, like Unlimited Adventure. The game sees Luffy and his cohorts exploring an island and building up a town into a prospering city. Players take control of the Straw Hats to complete objectives and fight enemies.

The game includes fishing and bug catching, much like Animal Crossing. There is a storyline in the game regarding a villain named Redfield, but players can spend hours building up the town before they get anywhere in the story. One Piece: Unlimited World Red is a cozy experience for One Piece fans who just want to relax for a bit.

One Piece Odyssey is the latest One Piece video game as of 2023. Players take control of Luffy and friends as they explore a mysterious island and regain their memories. Odyssey features a JRPG turn-based combat system and exploration.

This game's graphics are just amazing — it's like playing a 3D version of the One Piece anime. The game translates the crew's abilities to turn-based battles with refined game mechanics. One Piece Odyssey is the definitive One Piece experience for JRPG fans.

Matthew has been watching anime since 2000. He also has a Content Marketing Certification from Hubspot Academy. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in English at Maryville University. When not watching anime, Matthew enjoys playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and listening to music compilations on YouTube.