Games Like Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Why similar: Vampires 70.6% ★, Choices Matter 4.7%, Dark Fantasy 3.8%, Third Person 3.6%, RPG 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the heavy focus on moral choices and supernatural consequences in a dark, atmospheric setting.

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.6%, Emotional 19.9%, Third Person 16%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similarly cinematic, emotionally charged narrative focused on the bond between two characters navigating a dangerous world.

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Choices Matter 17.3%, RPG 12.7%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the investigative gameplay and supernatural lore-rich storytelling found in Banishers while emphasizing the impact of player decisions.

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Third Person 15.6%, Emotional 12.6%, Story Rich 12.5%, Action RPG 11.4%, Combat 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a deep, emotional journey between two protagonists with third-person combat and rich mythological lore.

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 19.3%, Choices Matter 18.4%, Third Person 14.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG excels at balancing exploration with complex narrative choices and diplomatic consequences.

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: RPG 13.9%, Story Rich 13.3%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Third Person 11.9%, Action RPG 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: As a professional monster hunter, you will find familiar themes of tracking supernatural entities and making difficult moral choices in a vast world.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Cinematic 19%, Third Person 16%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 10.2%, Fantasy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a spirit-focused narrative and third-person action that captures the mystical feel of interacting with the departed.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Supernatural 31.1%, Third Person 19.8%, Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a compelling blend of third-person action and supernatural mystery set in a highly atmospheric environment.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 16%, Cinematic 15.1%, Emotional 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Horror 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans into dark folklore and atmospheric storytelling, providing a haunting experience similar to the ghost-hunting themes of Banishers.

Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.

Why similar: Choices Matter 19.2%, RPG 15.3%, Action RPG 12.9%, Fantasy 11.8%, Third Person 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG offers deep character relationships and significant choices that shape the fate of the world, much like the decision-making in Banishers.

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Action RPG 18.1%, Third Person 14.8%, Choices Matter 9%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, narrative-rich atmosphere with challenging third-person combat that rewards exploration and lore discovery.

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Third Person 14.8%, Action RPG 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Cinematic 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG offers a unique historical fantasy setting with atmospheric exploration and third-person combat.

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Vampires 20.4% ★, Third Person 18%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic dark fantasy experience that focuses on supernatural abilities and a deep, lore-heavy narrative.

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Action RPG 17%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends mythology and narrative-driven exploration with a moral alignment system that affects the world around you.

Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!

Why similar: Third Person 19.1%, Action RPG 16%, Story Rich 14.7%, RPG 13.9%, Exploration 10%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished third-person action experience with a strong focus on uncovering the lore of a mysterious, post-apocalyptic world.

From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?

Why similar: Cinematic 22.4%, Story Rich 14.8%, Third Person 14.7%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on a lonely, atmospheric journey through a supernatural landscape with a heavy emphasis on narrative and character growth.

Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.8%, Action RPG 16.4%, Third Person 15.7%, Choices Matter 10.9%, RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that prioritizes exploration and narrative consequence in a grim, decaying world.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Third Person 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Atmospheric 16.8%, Story Rich 15.2%, Horror 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a profound, atmospheric exploration of trauma and supernatural themes through a third-person perspective.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.8%, Action RPG 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Third Person 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on a duo of characters fighting supernatural threats, mirroring the partner-based combat dynamic of Banishers.

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

Why similar: Vampires 78.5% ★, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Third Person 5.5%, Story Rich 4%, RPG 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it captures the supernatural monster-hunting aesthetic in a gritty, stylized setting.

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 26.6%, Story Rich 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Action RPG 11.5%, Fantasy 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes a strong, atmospheric narrative and fantasy world-building that appeals to fans of story-rich RPGs.

In solo or co-op, experience Reign of Sand, the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen. Ride the sands of a timeless land and defeat legendary monsters in spectacular Action-RPG combat using devastating powers.

Why similar: Action RPG 21.4%, Cinematic 17.9%, Supernatural 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced action-RPG experience with a focus on exploration and uncovering the history of a ruined land.

Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.

Why similar: Vampires 79.4% ★, RPG 4.4%, Supernatural 4.3%, Action RPG 3.2%, Horror 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This cult classic offers unparalleled depth in supernatural choices and atmospheric world-building.

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Story Rich 20.4%, Third Person 17.5%, Emotional 15.9%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Requiem, this game establishes a strong emotional foundation and stealth-action gameplay in a grim historical setting.

Play as 3 vampires, wield their powers wisely, and strike the right balance between your human and animal side in a heart-pounding story in which your choices will decide the fate of Boston.

Why similar: Vampires 59.6% ★, Third Person 9.2%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Story Rich 5.8%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on investigation, dialogue-based choices, and the supernatural politics of a hidden world.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Action RPG 25.8%, Third Person 16.1%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Exploration 11.9%, Story Rich 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a lore-rich world and third-person combat that emphasizes exploration and discovery.

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: Action RPG 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.6%, RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that focuses on exploration and character progression within a gritty, medieval-inspired world.

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Third Person 16.1%, Action RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Story Rich 8%

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Why similar: Choices Matter 25%, Action RPG 21.4%, Story Rich 18.4%, RPG 16.4%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for character-driven narratives where every choice has a lasting impact on the story and your companions.

You are the Nomad — an elder vampire awakening from a century-long slumber, new to the modern nights. Trapped in your Blood is a stranger’s voice. This entity, a vampire detective known as Fabien, will be your guide to 21st-century Seattle.

Why similar: Vampires 83.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 3%, RPG 2.5%, Action 2.3%, Horror 2.1%

Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.4%, Third Person 14.7%, Action-Adventure 13%, RPG 11.8%, Exploration 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a dark, atmospheric world that encourages exploration and rewards players for uncovering its hidden lore.

Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.

Why similar: Vampires 65.9% ★, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 5.6%, Horror 5.2%, Action 4.7%

Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.

Why similar: Third Person 25.3%, Action-Adventure 19.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Fantasy 10.1%

Another story of Bloodlust, this time told through the eyes of Ravenblood; part Ghost... part Vampire... and 100% bada$$. His journey in search of lost strength and revenge will take you through the dark tombs and dungeons of the Vampirem.

Why similar: Vampires 52.3% ★, RPG 11.1%, Third Person 9.2%, Action RPG 8.2%, Action 5.8%

An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

Why similar: Vampires 44.6% ★, Action RPG 24.2%, RPG 13.8%, Action 7.2%, Dark Fantasy 3.4%

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.4%, Cinematic 22.3%, Third Person 11%, Story Rich 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

Why similar: Third Person 20.2%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Story Rich 12.9%, Fantasy 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%

Batora: Lost Haven® is a choice-driven isometric action adventure with RPG elements and a unique duality system affecting combat, story, dialogues, puzzles, and endings, that will make you question the meaning of sacrifice.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.6%, Action RPG 17.4%, Cinematic 13.7%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Choices Matter 40.9%, Story Rich 22.1%, Exploration 18.1%, Adventure 14.3%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Bloodlust is a dungeon crawling / action RPG experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to battle for hierarchy among the clans in search of their sire.

Why similar: Vampires 89.9% ★, RPG 5.5%, Action RPG 2.7%, Action 2%

The town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of vampires who have cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors, slay alone or squad up in open-world FPS action.

Why similar: Vampires 67.2% ★, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Supernatural 7.9%, Combat 3.5%, Fantasy 3.5%

Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.8%, Action RPG 20%, Third Person 16.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%, RPG 7.8%

DARK is a unique stealth-action game with RPG elements in which you take on the role of the ultimate hunter: a vampire. Ambush your enemies from the shadows, roam the darkness and use powerful vampire skills to dispatch your opponents.

Why similar: Vampires 66.8% ★, Supernatural 7.1%, Third Person 6.7%, Horror 3.5%, Action-Adventure 3.3%

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Action-Adventure 20.5%, RPG 15.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Atmospheric 11%

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.

Why similar: Action RPG 44.3%, Dark Fantasy 41.6%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.

Why similar: Supernatural 23.5%, Lore-Rich 21%, Horror 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...

Why similar: Vampires 72.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Third Person 4.3%, Story Rich 3.8%, Action 2.7%

Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience.

Why similar: Cinematic 35.2%, Third Person 19.1%, Story Rich 14.7%, Atmospheric 14%, Exploration 10.3%

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

Why similar: Third Person 20.7%, Horror 18.3%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Story Rich 12.6%

Immortals of Aveum is a single-player first person magic shooter that tells the story of Jak as he joins an elite order of battlemages to save a world on the edge of abyss.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.6%, Fantasy 23%, Action 14.1%, Adventure 13%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Cinematic 26.1%, Third Person 19.8%, Supernatural 18%, Horror 17.9%, Action 5.8%

Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!

Why similar: Vampires 87% ★, RPG 6.8%, Action 3.5%, Fantasy 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

A uniquely stylised survival-horror adventure game. Explore a dying world, averting enemies, managing your resources, and solving puzzles.

Why similar: Emotional 18.5%, Cinematic 13.1%, Horror 11.2%, Action RPG 11.2%, Action-Adventure 11.2%

The Outbound Ghost is an adventure RPG about helping ghosts ascend to the afterlife. Battle the past using figments of your personality. Craft badges to earn abilities. Explore a town of troubled spooks and discover life can be tough, even when you're dead.

Why similar: Supernatural 19.5%, Emotional 19.3%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 8.5%

The world of Etere was shattered after the discovery of a terrifying truth. Play as Ghost to gather the Champions and restore balance to a world in conflict in this action RPG that takes you on an epic journey to fulfil Etere’s destiny.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 28.9%, Action RPG 16.1%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 8.5%, Fantasy 8.1%

Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.9%, Action RPG 21.4%, Exploration 10.7%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 8.4%

From games studio A44, makers of Ashen, comes an explosive Souls-lite, where Gods and guns collide in a battle for the future of humanity.

Why similar: Action RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Cinematic 12.6%, Third Person 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Emotional 18.7%, Supernatural 17.6%, Third Person 14.7%, Horror 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10%

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Why similar: Action RPG 16.4%, Third Person 14.3%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Horror 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Why similar: Third Person 19.7%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, RPG 15.4%, Horror 13.5%, Atmospheric 9.7%