Games Like ArcaniA

A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

Why similar: RPG 34.8%, Open World 27.5%, Gothic 9.1% ★, Fantasy 7.9%, Third Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most direct experience of the expansive, world-altering open-world design found in the Gothic lineage.

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: RPG 34.4%, Open World 25.6%, Gothic 14.9% ★, Fantasy 7.4%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the original creators of Gothic, this game perfectly captures the exploration and combat mechanics of the series.

Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!

Why similar: RPG 35.7%, Open World 22.2%, Gothic 13.8% ★, Fantasy 6.7%, Third Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for the atmospheric, open-world fantasy gameplay that inspired the entire series.

The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.

Why similar: RPG 34.6%, Open World 24.3%, Gothic 17.9% ★, Third Person 5.7%, Fantasy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This entry refines the Piranha Bytes formula with modern mechanics and a sprawling, exploration-heavy island map.

ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.

Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Open World 33.3%, Gothic 10.2% ★, Fantasy 7.6%, Third Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world RPG blends fantasy and sci-fi while maintaining the signature challenging progression of Piranha Bytes games.

Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.

Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Open World 23.4%, Third Person 8.4%, Gothic 7.1% ★, Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It introduces a unique pirate-themed setting while retaining the core third-person action-RPG mechanics of the series.

Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.

Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Open World 22.3%, Fantasy 11.6%, Third Person 10.2%, Action RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy fantasy RPG that allows for unique traversal and combat options, including dragon flight.

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Open World 23%, Action RPG 13%, Fantasy 11%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly fluid, action-oriented combat system paired with a massive fantasy world to explore.

Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.

Why similar: RPG 41.1%, Open World 28.3%, Third Person 7.9%, Fantasy 7.4%, Action RPG 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This AA action-RPG features deep faction politics and a focus on third-person combat that feels very similar to the ArcaniA experience.

You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.

Why similar: RPG 53.4%, Fantasy 11.3%, Third Person 8.2%, Action RPG 6.6%, Open World 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that mirrors the AA production values and combat-focused gameplay of ArcaniA.

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: RPG 33.9%, Open World 29%, Fantasy 9.8%, Action RPG 8.9%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, action-focused fantasy world with a heavy emphasis on exploration and challenging combat encounters.

... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into the conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances.«...If my family really belongs to the chosen ones, why then have we always been as poor as church mice?

Why similar: RPG 61.5%, Open World 15.5%, Fantasy 5.8%, Third Person 5.1%, Action RPG 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world fantasy RPG from the same era that shares a similar focus on exploration and character customization.

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Open World 13.6%, Fantasy 11.2%, Third Person 10.2%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that balances lighthearted fantasy with a satisfying, accessible combat system.

The Technomancer is a sci-fi RPG that offers players plenty of dynamic combat action based on 4 skill trees dedicated to 3 combat styles and the destructive electrical powers of the Technomancers.

Why similar: RPG 45%, Open World 27.4%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 3.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same developer as GreedFall and provides a similar third-person action-RPG loop in a distinct setting.

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: RPG 63%, Fantasy 13.5%, Open World 7.4%, Action RPG 5.1%, Magic 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive fantasy RPG that shares the dark, atmospheric world-building found in the Gothic series.

Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.

Why similar: RPG 41.7%, Open World 29.1%, Action RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 7.4%, Hack and Slash 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world action-RPG that provides endless exploration and loot-driven gameplay.

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

Why similar: RPG 23.8%, Gothic 23.2% ★, Action RPG 14.4%, Open World 9.9%, Medieval 9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern action-RPG that explicitly aims to capture the classic gothic atmosphere and exploration style.

You have been appointed to fulfill an extremely dangerous mission, deep in enemy territory: to kill one man... the Emperor himself. Lead the revolution of the Orcs and Goblins!

Why similar: RPG 59.5%, Fantasy 16.4%, Third Person 11.5%, Action 4.7%, Action RPG 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that offers a unique perspective on fantasy tropes through a story-rich, third-person campaign.

An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.

Why similar: RPG 59.1%, Third Person 16%, Action RPG 10%, Action 5.1%, Open World 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A smaller-scale action-RPG that captures the gritty, quest-driven progression found in many classic European RPGs.

The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners.

Why similar: RPG 50.7%, Gothic 16.7% ★, Third Person 8.3%, Open World 7.3%, Medieval 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining that showcases the core pillars of the original gothic experience in a new engine.

The Dark Eye - Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy world beloved by fantasy gamers across the globe.The Dark Eye - Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.

Why similar: RPG 60.3%, Fantasy 11.9%, Third Person 10.3%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that focuses on combat and narrative choices within a grim, medieval-inspired world.

Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.

Why similar: RPG 38.1%, Open World 28.6%, Medieval 12.5%, Third Person 7.1%, Action RPG 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG that allows for deep medieval world interaction and large-scale combat scenarios.

Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.

Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Action RPG 13.9%, Open World 13.5%, Fantasy 11.7%, Third Person 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that emphasizes challenging combat and exploration in a gothic-inspired world.

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

Why similar: Open World 35.3%, RPG 29.9%, Fantasy 8.7%, Third Person 6.7%, Action RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive open-world fantasy RPG that elevates the exploration and storytelling found in the genre.

The prequel to Radon Labs' award-winning RPG, Drakensang: The River of Time introduces a brand new story within the Drakensang universe. The new story brings many innovations and new game elements for experienced as well for first time players, who will jump right into the fascinating medieval fantasy RPG scenario of Drakensang: The...

Why similar: RPG 77.1%, Fantasy 16.6%, Adventure 3.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic German-style fantasy RPG that emphasizes party management and quest-driven exploration.

Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.

Why similar: RPG 51.5%, Fantasy 15%, Action RPG 14.8%, Open World 8.1%, Hack and Slash 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that focuses on streamlined, party-based combat within a high-fantasy setting.

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Open World 38%, Fantasy 8.2%, Third Person 5.7%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world survival RPG captures the feeling of being a vulnerable hero struggling to survive in a dangerous fantasy land.

Sudeki, a world torn apart into light, shadow and dark. Rent asunder by deceit and betrayal, the land cries out for a peace that only four united heroes can bring. Beyond the protective walls of Illumina Castle lie miles of pastoral, rolling countryside, though once a serene landscape, the Aklorian forces have transformed the countryside...

Why similar: RPG 57%, Action RPG 14.1%, Fantasy 10.9%, Third Person 6.3%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a vibrant fantasy world and a focus on third-person combat and character-driven adventure.

SpellMaster - The Saga is a story-driving action RPG inspired by the Gothic series. Gameplay takes place in an open, seamless world filled with secrets, mysteries, terrible monsters, and varied NPCs. Who to be and how to behave is yours to choose - this is your Saga

Why similar: Open World 18.5%, RPG 17.9%, Gothic 15.9% ★, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on magic and exploration, fitting the fantasy-adventure theme of ArcaniA.

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

Why similar: RPG 34.5%, Open World 23.8%, Gothic 14.1% ★, Fantasy 7.5%, Third Person 6%

A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.

Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Open World 26.8%, Action RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 9.3%, Hack and Slash 5%

Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of ENCLAVE!The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago.

Why similar: RPG 67.4%, Fantasy 8.8%, Third Person 8.7%, Hack and Slash 2.9%, Action 2.7%

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

Why similar: Open World 29.5%, RPG 24%, Fantasy 13.8%, Magic 8.7%, Third Person 7.8%

Face the last challenge - determine destiny! A new threat casts its shadow over the Southern Isles. A mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby.

Why similar: RPG 69.6%, Gothic 15.5% ★, Fantasy 7.7%, Adventure 3.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.

Why similar: Open World 25.1%, RPG 23.2%, Gothic 12.2% ★, Action RPG 10.3%, Third Person 9.7%

After having banned the influence of the gods in Myrtana, the nameless hero and Xardas have left this world in order to prevail the balance of power. In their exile located somewhere between space and time, they watch the actions of the mortal beings.

Why similar: RPG 41.2%, Open World 27.4%, Gothic 10.4% ★, Fantasy 5.6%, Third Person 5.5%

From the award winning studio that brought you Ravensword: The Fallen King and Aralon: Sword and Shadow, comes Ravensword: Shadowlands. After the fall of Ravengard, the world descended into chaos. The Kingdom of Tyreas stood alone against a sea of dark elven invaders. The Ravensword was lost, and the dark times began.

Why similar: RPG 65.1%, Open World 14.9%, Adventure 8.1%, Fantasy 6.4%, Action 5.4%

Experience an amazing adventure in one of the most fascinating universes! Amidst conspiracy and betrayal, try to survive the orchestrated machinations around the Iron Throne.

Why similar: RPG 51.2%, Fantasy 14.6%, Third Person 10.5%, Open World 6.7%, Medieval 6.6%

The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.

Why similar: RPG 36.3%, Open World 23.9%, Fantasy 12%, Action RPG 9.8%, Third Person 7.2%

ONE MAN AGAINST AN EMPIRE

Why similar: RPG 50.7%, Fantasy 18.6%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.

Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Open World 23.7%, Fantasy 8.9%, Third Person 7.5%, Action RPG 5.9%

Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.

Why similar: RPG 61.1%, Fantasy 12.3%, Action RPG 10.2%, Open World 8.4%, Action 3.4%

Begin a quest for long-lost truth on your vivid journey through a new fantasy world. This open world action RPG requires and rewards your original choices. It starts with your character, includes creativity in combat, and ends with the cultures, cities, and fate of the world.

Why similar: RPG 47.7%, Open World 27.7%, Fantasy 11.1%, Third Person 6%, Adventure 3.9%

Included in the Platinum Edition are three titles:SpellForce: The Order of DawnIn a world beyond imagination...In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair.

Why similar: RPG 72.7%, Fantasy 20%, Action 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Defeat the evil Antiochus as you fight his malefic servants in this open-world fantasy action RPG with a unique, real-time combat game-play. Crafting, fishing, hunting, cooking, talents, professions and many other things are at hand.

Why similar: RPG 27.8%, Open World 27.1%, Action RPG 14.8%, Fantasy 12.5%, Medieval 8.9%

Aron's Adventure is an Action Adventure RPG that takes place in a fantasy world called Elor. An ancient evil re-awakens and the fate of the land is thrown into Aron's hands. Aron will have to unite the people all while learning how to use his new abilities.

Why similar: RPG 43.1%, Open World 22.7%, Action RPG 10.2%, Fantasy 9.6%, Adventure 7%

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Why similar: RPG 52.5%, Fantasy 17.8%, Action RPG 6.7%, Magic 5.8%, Action 4.8%

Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.

Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Fantasy 13.7%, Open World 12.1%, Third Person 9.5%, Action RPG 4.7%

300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

Why similar: RPG 29.9%, Open World 24.3%, Action RPG 13.6%, Fantasy 10.6%, Third Person 8.7%

Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!

Why similar: RPG 48.7%, Open World 26.4%, Fantasy 8.2%, Adventure 6.2%, Action RPG 4.9%

In times of war and chaos you will assume the role of a young man, who is supposed to liberate the entire world of Eo from the new, nameless evil. Along with a group of diverse heroes and a dragon as trustful companions, you will fight to gain information about this mysterious new enemy and thereby discover your own true destiny.

Why similar: RPG 81.4%, Fantasy 18.6%

PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.

Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Open World 33.2%, Fantasy 11.2%, Action RPG 4.2%, Third Person 3.5%

Silverfall Earth Awakening is an action RPG with unique graphical feel offering a fantastic quest to explore the new territories of Nelwë. In this heroic fantasy world where nature and technology collide you will have to make important choices which will lead you to side with one or the other.

Why similar: RPG 75%, Action RPG 17.4%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

Watch out! You are in Dangerous Lands, where monsters and magic can be found everywhere. Fight with monsters through the entire land. Use your sword and combine with your magic to obliterate all enemies in your way.

Why similar: Open World 24.4%, RPG 22.6%, Action RPG 12.8%, Third Person 11.5%, Fantasy 8.2%

Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.

Why similar: RPG 54.8%, Open World 14.8%, Fantasy 13.5%, Action RPG 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Step into the world of Ancaria as one of seven heroes. Explore a massive open world and master combat arts and spells for epic loot. This remaster brings a fan-favorite back to life — with hi-res textures, better combat and bugfixes, for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Why similar: RPG 36.4%, Open World 19.3%, Action RPG 14.5%, Third Person 11%, Adventure 6.3%

Fight hordes of dangerous creatures in a mystical fantasy world.

Why similar: RPG 67.3%, Fantasy 13%, Action RPG 11.5%, Action 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.

Why similar: RPG 38.4%, Open World 24.4%, Fantasy 11.2%, Action RPG 7.9%, Third Person 6.6%