NieR features elements of meta-narrative, subtly questioning the nature of video games and player expectations. Multiple endings require the player to replay the game from different perspectives, blurring the line between the game world and the player's experience.

Drakengard 3 further experiments with meta-narrative, with characters occasionally exhibiting awareness of their roles in a video game. This adds another layer of complexity to the storytelling.

NieR:Automata is considered a prime example of Yoko Taro's mastery of meta-narrative. The game directly addresses the player, challenges their assumptions, and forces them to confront the implications of their actions. The ending of the game requires the player to make a difficult choice with real-world consequences, blurring the line between the virtual and the real.

Yoko Taro continues to explore the potential of meta-narrative in his subsequent projects, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in video game storytelling.