Games Like Bound By Flame

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 41.5%, Character Customization 8.5%, Fantasy 8.2%, Third Person 7.3%, Open World 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar AA action-RPG experience with a heavy emphasis on faction politics and character-driven choices.

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 45.6%, Fantasy 10.9%, Open World 7.9%, Third Person 7.2%, Dark Fantasy 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that mirrors the gritty, low-fantasy atmosphere and rewarding exploration found in the world of Vertiel.

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 47%, Third Person 12.7%, Action 12.7%, Open World 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the distinct combat-stance mechanics and choice-driven narrative style found in Bound By Flame.

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

Why similar: RPG 31.8%, Fantasy 10.2%, Action RPG 7.7%, Character Customization 6.9%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more polished but equally intense action-RPG experience with deep combat mechanics and a dark, monster-filled world.

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 53.3%, Action 14.6%, Third Person 13.4%, Action RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: An earlier Spiders title that provides the foundational combat and dialogue systems that eventually evolved into Bound By Flame.

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 43.9%, Fantasy 10.6%, Open World 9.8%, Third Person 7.8%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world RPG captures the same janky but ambitious spirit of mid-tier fantasy games with a focus on challenging combat and faction alignment.

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 48.2%, Fantasy 8.6%, Open World 7.9%, Third Person 7.3%, Action RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This entry in the series offers a similar third-person action experience with a strong focus on character progression and dark fantasy themes.

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 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Souls-like 10.4%, Fantasy 9.8%, Action RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the dark fantasy aesthetic and focuses on deliberate, stance-based combat that feels familiar to fans of the flame demon's mechanics.

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 47.8%, Fantasy 14.5%, Action 11.9%, Third Person 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich RPG that emphasizes the moral complexity of its protagonists in a gritty, war-torn fantasy setting.

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 34.7%, Fantasy 11.4%, Action RPG 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG that offers a more fluid combat system while maintaining the classic fantasy questing structure.

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 49.3%, Action 12.3%, Fantasy 10.7%, Third Person 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the Dark Eye universe, this game focuses on dark fantasy storytelling and tactical combat choices similar to the seed game.

Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.

Why similar: RPG 39.2%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action 10.7%, Action RPG 6.8%, Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique mechanic of switching between a mortal and a demon, mirroring the possession themes of the seed game.

Fight hordes of dangerous creatures in a mystical fantasy world.

Why similar: RPG 59.4%, Action 14.5%, Fantasy 12.5%, Action RPG 9.3%, Adventure 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined action-RPG that focuses on party-based combat and narrative choices within a traditional fantasy setting.

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: RPG 34.5%, Action 9.4%, Third Person 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Action RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the dark, choice-driven narrative style where your moral decisions directly impact the world and your own character's power.

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, RPG 22%, Action 10.6%, Third Person 6.5%, Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a dark, stylized world and action-heavy combat that appeals to players who enjoy the hack-and-slash elements of Bound By Flame.

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: RPG 27.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Third Person 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the tradition of challenging, choice-heavy open-world RPGs with a unique blend of fantasy and sci-fi elements.

A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Fantasy 12.4%, Action RPG 12.2%, Third Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a unique dual-protagonist system that echoes the internal conflict between the mercenary and the flame demon.

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 39.4%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 7.8%, Open World 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world action-RPG that provides a massive amount of content for players who enjoy hack-and-slash progression.

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 51.5%, Action RPG 11.7%, Action 11%, Fantasy 11%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hybrid action-RPG that blends real-time combat with a fantasy narrative, offering a nostalgic experience similar to Bound By Flame.

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.

Why similar: RPG 24.2%, Action RPG 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Fantasy 11.1%, Souls-like 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the dark fantasy souls-like genre that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat encounters.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: RPG 52.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Fantasy 8.2%, Story Rich 6%, Choices Matter 5%

Why You'll Like It: While isometric, it is one of the best examples of a game where your choices fundamentally change the political landscape of a dark fantasy world.

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

Why similar: RPG 40.4%, Fantasy 14.2%, Third Person 10.4%, Action RPG 8.5%, Open World 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title allows for a similar sense of transformation and power progression, including the ability to take on a dragon form.

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 40.2%, Fantasy 13%, Action RPG 7.6%, Third Person 6.4%, Open World 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that balances lighthearted exploration with meaningful moral choices that alter the protagonist's appearance and world status.

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 58.1%, Fantasy 13.1%, Action 10.3%, Action RPG 9.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: An older but thematic match that features a protagonist burdened by a powerful, uncontrollable magical force.

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 57.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Fantasy 8.3%, Action 7.2%, Third Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic third-person action game that captures the gritty, combat-focused essence of early 2010s fantasy titles.

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 45.1%, Fantasy 11.2%, Open World 8.3%, Third Person 7.9%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational title for the AA RPG genre that emphasizes world reactivity and faction-based progression.

Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, RPG 20.8%, Action RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visually impressive action-RPG that focuses on high-octane combat and deep character customization.

Play the first game where the Mage is a total badass!

Why similar: RPG 52.8%, Action 16.6%, Fantasy 15.3%, Action RPG 6.6%, Adventure 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the visceral, magic-based combat that players who enjoy the flame demon's powers will appreciate.

You are Hawke, a refugee seeking to escape the darkspawn-plagued land of Ferelden and become Champion of Kirkwall. Rise to power and fight epic battles while making decisions that determine the course of civilization.

Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Fantasy 13.6%, Action 9.1%, Action RPG 7.2%, Third Person 7%

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 30.6%, Action RPG 17.1%, Action 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Fantasy 7.6%

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 40.8%, Fantasy 11.4%, Third Person 8.7%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 5.4%

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, RPG 18.1%, Action 9.3%, Souls-like 7.9%, Third Person 6.3%

Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets

Why similar: RPG 42%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Fantasy 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: RPG 19%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action RPG 9.9%, Action 7.4%, Third Person 7.3%

War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.

Why similar: RPG 53.5%, Fantasy 11.3%, Third Person 8.2%, Action RPG 6.6%, Open World 6.5%

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 39.8%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Fantasy 9.6%, Action RPG 8.4%, Action 7%

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 38%, Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 9.5%, Hack and Slash 7%, Third Person 6.9%

A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.

Why similar: Action 22.6%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 10.5%

Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.

Why similar: RPG 30.2%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action 12.2%, Action RPG 10.4%, Fantasy 8.3%

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: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Third Person 11.9%, Action RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Fantasy 11.2%

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 32.3%, Fantasy 10.4%, Open World 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Third Person 6.7%

Welcome to an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, glory is valued above gold and freedom is hard earned. In the age of Great Drotus Empire, a lone mercenary accepts a contract to liberate 13 nations of The Empire in order to regain his lost "Glory".

Why similar: RPG 29.9%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action 11.8%, Fantasy 6.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%

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 43.4%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%

BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.

Why similar: RPG 26%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action 10.5%, Open World 9.5%, Third Person 8.6%

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: RPG 24.2%, Third Person 14.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, Fantasy 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%

Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.

Why similar: RPG 19.2%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Fantasy 9.3%, Action RPG 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 9%

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.2%, RPG 17.4%, Action 12.6%, Third Person 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

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 54.4%, Fantasy 14%, Action 12.7%, Open World 7.4%, Third Person 6.4%

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.8%, RPG 14.8%, Action RPG 10.5%, Souls-like 9.5%, Third Person 7.9%

Explore a stunning world, make complex moral choices, and engage in bone-crushing combat against massive and terrifying creatures. The Ultimate Edition includes Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and all nine content packs.

Why similar: RPG 48.2%, Fantasy 18.8%, Story Rich 6.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%, Character Customization 5.4%

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 41.1%, Fantasy 13.4%, Third Person 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%, Action 6%

It will take the combined efforts of two great warriors to explore menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns … and discover the secrets of the Demon’s Forge.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action 16.1%, RPG 14.7%, Fantasy 14.2%, Third Person 13.7%

In a fantastical Venice, The Corpus are deceived by a cunning necromancer. Transformed into an undead fiend, the conniving imposter is hell-bent on destroying the reinstated Death and the council of Corpus. Only Scarlett, the daughter of Death, can stand in his way.

Why similar: RPG 47.2%, Action 13.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Fantasy 8.1%, Third Person 6.8%

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: RPG 22%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Difficult 8.9%, Souls-like 8.7%

Forge through hell in this survival action RPG! Defeat powerful bosses to collect all 5 Purgatory Stones in hell. Slashing, magic casting, arrow shooting, bombs throwing, exploring, eating, cooking, blacksmithing.

Why similar: RPG 55.6%, Action 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Souls-like 5.9%, Difficult 4.2%

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Souls-like 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Action 9%

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: RPG 20.7%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action RPG 13.2%, Fantasy 9.3%, Third Person 9.2%

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: RPG 25%, Third Person 13.2%, Action 12.2%, Action RPG 9.7%, Souls-like 9.4%