- #1 Arx Fatalis
97% matchVery Positive88% of 2,481 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 22.3%, Classic 20.5% ★, First-Person 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This classic immersive sim shares the same developer DNA and focuses on intricate environmental interactions and a dark, atmospheric fantasy world.
- #2 Dishonored
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 85,336 reviews2012
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
Why similar: Stealth 28.3%, First-Person 22.3%, Magic 9.7%, Action 8.1%, RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game offers the gold standard for first-person immersive sim gameplay with deep stealth and combat mechanics.
- #3 Blade of Darkness
96% matchVery Positive90% of 2,471 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Dark Fantasy 29.4%, RPG 21.5%, Fantasy 11%, Gore 10.1%, Action 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cult classic that pioneered visceral, limb-severing melee combat in a dark fantasy setting.
- #4 Prey
95% matchVery Positive91% of 53,291 reviews2017
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Why similar: First-Person 27.5%, Immersive Sim 15.6%, RPG 14.9%, Stealth 13.8%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Another Arkane masterpiece that emphasizes creative problem-solving and physics-based interaction within a highly detailed first-person environment.
- #5 Thief Gold
94% matchVery Positive92% of 4,067 reviews2012
Dev: Looking Glass StudiosPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.
Why similar: Classic 32.9% ★, Stealth 24.2%, First-Person 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%, Fantasy 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive stealth experience that heavily influenced the immersive sim elements found in the seed game.
- #6 Kingdom Come: Deliverance
94% matchVery Positive84% of 178,391 reviews2018
Dev: Warhorse Studios
Windows
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 47.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!
Why similar: Swordplay 29.1% ★, RPG 24.4%, Medieval 14.8%, First-Person 14.6%, Action 4%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a highly realistic first-person melee combat system that rewards precision and timing much like the swordplay in the seed game.
- #7 Gloomwood
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,888 reviews2022
Dev: Dillon RogersPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.
Why similar: Stealth 33.3%, First-Person 31.1%, Immersive Sim 19.3%, Action 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern immersive sim that perfectly captures the stealth-focused, atmospheric tension of classic first-person games.
- #8 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
93% matchVery Positive95% of 15,007 reviews2007
Dev: Troika GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: RPG 39.3%, Classic 24.1% ★, First-Person 9.4%, Action RPG 6.3%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic RPG that excels at player choice and immersive world-building through a first-person lens.
- #9 Warhammer: Vermintide 2
91% matchVery Positive85% of 145,447 reviews2018
Dev: Fatshark
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.5%, First-Person 16.6%, Fantasy 13.1%, RPG 11.7%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, high-fidelity first-person melee combat against hordes of enemies in a gritty fantasy universe.
- #10 Styx: Master of Shadows
90% matchVery Positive83% of 11,456 reviews2014
Dev: Cyanide Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.
Why similar: Stealth 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Fantasy 14.3%, RPG 10.6%, Action 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on verticality and stealth-based infiltration, mirroring the tactical approach required in the seed game.
- #11 The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 27,795 reviews2009
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
Why similar: RPG 26.3%, Classic 25.8% ★, Fantasy 13.2%, First-Person 11.4%, Magic 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, open-ended fantasy RPG that rewards player curiosity and experimentation in a first-person perspective.
- #12 Chivalry 2
89% matchMostly Positive80% of 54,538 reviews2022
Dev: Torn Banner StudiosPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.
Why similar: Swordplay 46.7% ★, First-Person 13.9%, Medieval 11.1%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Gore 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on physics-based, directional first-person melee combat that feels both chaotic and rewarding.
- #13 Blade and Sorcery
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,681 reviews2024
Dev: WarpFrog
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
Why similar: Swordplay 38.9% ★, Magic 13.7%, First-Person 10.2%, Fantasy 8.1%, RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The premier VR experience for physics-based melee combat, allowing for the same kind of environmental kills found in the seed game.
- #14 MORDHAU
88% matchVery Positive80% of 113,010 reviews2019
Dev: Triternion
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 73.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.
Why similar: Swordplay 38.5% ★, First-Person 24.4%, Medieval 13.8%, Gore 7.5%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, skill-based melee combat simulator that allows for complex swordplay maneuvers in a first-person perspective.
- #15 Gothic II: Gold Edition
87% matchVery Positive94% of 16,966 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Why similar: Classic 32.8% ★, RPG 24.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Fantasy 8.2%, Magic 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, atmospheric RPG that rewards careful exploration and mastery of its distinct combat systems.
- #16 Hellsplit: Arena
86% matchVery Positive84% of 3,947 reviews2019
Dev: Deep Type Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
VR horror-slasher with physically correct combat system and dynamic battles across arenas in the dark fantasy world.
Why similar: Swordplay 29.8% ★, RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, First-Person 10.3%, Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused combat game that leans heavily into gore and realistic swordplay mechanics.
- #17 Zeno Clash
85% matchVery Positive86% of 3,154 reviews2009
Dev: ACE Team
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world.
Why similar: First-Person 39.4%, Action 32.6%, Fantasy 15.4%, Adventure 4.4%, Atmospheric 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique first-person action game that prioritizes bizarre, visceral melee combat over traditional ranged weaponry.
- #18 Risen
84% matchVery Positive89% of 10,492 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 40.2%, Fantasy 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Magic 8%, Classic 7.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to the Gothic series that maintains a strong focus on exploration and melee-heavy combat.
- #19 Thief II: The Metal Age
84% matchVery Positive94% of 2,066 reviews2012
Dev: Looking Glass StudiosPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.
Why similar: Classic 29.2% ★, Stealth 25.3%, First-Person 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%, Fantasy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Refines the stealth mechanics of its predecessor, offering complex level design that encourages non-lethal approaches.
- #20 GRAVEN
83% matchMixed54% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.9%, First-Person 23.5%, RPG 22.5%, Action 8.8%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic dark fantasy immersive sims that emphasizes exploration and environmental puzzle-solving.
- #21 E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy
82% matchVery Positive85% of 7,960 reviews2011
Dev: Streum On Studio
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.
Why similar: RPG 46.6%, First-Person 14.5%, Action 12.4%, Immersive Sim 7.2%, Stealth 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A complex, janky, but deeply rewarding immersive sim that offers a massive variety of powers and playstyles.
- #22 Gothic 1
82% matchVery Positive92% of 17,405 reviews2001
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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: Classic 30.6% ★, RPG 26.4%, Fantasy 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Magic 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: The starting point of a legendary RPG series known for its immersive world and challenging, deliberate combat.
- #23 Dread Delusion
79% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.3%, RPG 21.2%, First-Person 18%, Magic 13.6%, Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person open-world RPG that captures the strange, atmospheric wonder of classic fantasy titles.
- #24 The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut
81% matchVery Positive89% of 85,602 reviews2008
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 32.3%, Fantasy 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Classic 8% ★, Magic 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a mature, story-rich dark fantasy experience with a focus on preparation and tactical combat.
- #25 Dishonored 2
80% matchVery Positive90% of 65,264 reviews2016
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.
Why similar: Stealth 28.7%, First-Person 26.2%, Magic 14.1%, Action 9.5%, Immersive Sim 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original's immersive sim mechanics with even more freedom for creative combat and traversal.
- #26 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
78% matchVery Positive88% of 286,599 reviews2022
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 61.2 hrsMean: 152.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Medieval 26.3%, First-Person 15.2%, Action 9%, Multiplayer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features large-scale first-person melee combat that emphasizes momentum and directional strikes.
- #27 DEATHLOOP
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 30,076 reviews2021
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DEATHLOOP is a next-gen FPS from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored. In DEATHLOOP, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity.
Why similar: First-Person 30%, Stealth 25.2%, Immersive Sim 13.3%, Action 12.7%, Gore 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines Arkane's signature first-person combat and mobility with a unique time-loop narrative structure.
- #28 Underworld Ascendant
81% matchMostly Negative35% of 1,095 reviews2018
Dev: OtherSide EntertainmentPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
From the creative minds behind the System Shock, Thief and Underworld® series. Enter The Stygian Abyss, a dangerous, highly interactive dungeon world. Mix and match dozens of combat, stealth and magic skills to develop your own unique style of play. Become The Ascendant.
Why similar: RPG 34.4%, First-Person 13.8%, Immersive Sim 13.7%, Fantasy 12.6%, Action 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that emphasizes physics-based environmental manipulation to overcome fantasy obstacles.
- #29 Fable - The Lost Chapters
77% matchVery Positive92% of 8,126 reviews2011
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 31.3%, Classic 20.2% ★, Fantasy 14%, Magic 8.1%, Action 7.2%
- #30 Thief: Deadly Shadows
78% matchVery Positive81% of 2,561 reviews2007
Dev: Ion StormPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.
Why similar: Stealth 30.6%, Classic 20.7% ★, First-Person 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #31 Sacred Gold
77% matchVery Positive85% of 4,484 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 30.6%, Classic 27.6% ★, Fantasy 11.8%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Action RPG 6.7%
- #32 Of Ash and Steel
73% matchMixed64% of 6,121 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Medieval 13%, Action RPG 12.4%, Action 9.1%
- #33 Dungeon Siege
76% matchVery Positive82% of 4,128 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 32.6%, Classic 27.1% ★, Fantasy 16.8%, Action RPG 9%, Hack and Slash 6.9%
- #34 Gothic® 3
75% matchVery Positive82% of 12,005 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 35.4%, Fantasy 14.1%, Classic 11.9% ★, Magic 7.3%, Medieval 6.4%
- #35 Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
73% matchVery Positive89% of 114,034 reviews2017
Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.
Why similar: RPG 18.9%, Fantasy 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Stealth 10.1%, Action 8.1%
- #36 Enclave
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,603 reviews2013
Dev: StarbreezePub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 49%, Classic 15.1% ★, Fantasy 11.3%, Action 6.9%, Hack and Slash 5.2%
- #37 Divinity II: Developer's Cut
74% matchVery Positive85% of 5,185 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Why similar: RPG 40%, Fantasy 22.3%, Magic 10.4%, Action RPG 8.7%, Action 5.4%
- #38 Dungeons & Darkness
74% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: RPG 24.9%, Classic 13.3% ★, Magic 11.8%, Action 10.2%, First-Person 9%
- #39 Divine Divinity
73% matchVery Positive88% of 3,882 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 37.5%, Classic 29.3% ★, Fantasy 16.3%, Action RPG 6.6%, Hack and Slash 3.7%
- #40 Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
71% matchVery Positive92% of 95,140 reviews2014
Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.
Why similar: Fantasy 17.4%, RPG 15.6%, Stealth 14.3%, Action 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #41 Shadows: Awakening
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,456 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 35.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Action 10.8%, Fantasy 9.5%, Hack and Slash 9.1%
- #42 Heroes of Might & Magic V
71% matchVery Positive88% of 4,179 reviews2008
Dev: NivalPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay. In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault.
Why similar: Fantasy 30.2%, RPG 26.7%, Classic 26.1% ★, Magic 7.7%, Multiplayer 4.2%
- #43 Darkblade Ascent
67% matchVery Positive83% of 518 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Swordplay 32.1% ★, First-Person 16.2%, RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Fantasy 9.9%
- #44 Dungeon Siege III
72% matchMixed58% of 2,933 reviews2011
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fight hordes of dangerous creatures in a mystical fantasy world.
Why similar: RPG 54.6%, Fantasy 18.6%, Action 15.2%, Action RPG 9%, Adventure 1.6%
- #45 Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™
70% matchVery Positive83% of 3,948 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.
Why similar: Classic 36.2% ★, Action 17.9%, Fantasy 10.1%, Hack and Slash 7.6%, Adventure 7.5%
- #46 Overlord™: Raising Hell
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,498 reviews2008
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Why similar: RPG 28.8%, Dark Fantasy 25.8%, Fantasy 16.4%, Action 10.1%, Action RPG 5.5%
- #47 Exanima
69% matchVery Positive80% of 13,229 reviews2015
Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.4%, RPG 33.2%, Medieval 14.9%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 4.9%
- #48 ELDERBORN
68% matchVery Positive86% of 2,959 reviews2020
Dev: Hyperstrange
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.
Why similar: Swordplay 32.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, First-Person 16.9%, Fantasy 11.2%, Hack and Slash 7.3%
- #49 Two Worlds II HD
71% matchMixed64% of 6,947 reviews2011
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive, ACE
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.
Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Fantasy 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Magic 6.8%, Action RPG 5.6%
- #50 Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,542 reviews2024
Dev: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!
Why similar: Swordplay 24.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, RPG 13.4%, Fantasy 12.5%, Magic 10%
- #51 Grimlord
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,128 reviews2024
Dev: Metalcat Interactive Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Grimlord is a Dark Fantasy Action Souls-like RPG - on VR. Awakened in a monastery deep in the Lonely Mountains, you walk in an epic quest as the adventurer standing before the darkness and striving for the light against the tyrannical Grim Lord.
Why similar: Swordplay 30.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, RPG 12.7%, Magic 8.7%, First-Person 6.9%
- #52 Weird RPG 2
64% matchVery Positive93% of 735 reviews2026
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!
Why similar: RPG 45.1%, Action 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action RPG 9.5%, Gore 6.3%
- #53 SpellMaster: The Saga
70% matchMixed41% of 469 reviews2022
Dev: Spellbook CreationsPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Dark Fantasy 16.9%, RPG 14.8%, Magic 13.8%, Fantasy 12.7%, Medieval 9.1%
- #54 Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone
66% matchMixed68% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: Stormfront StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
This adventure is set in the lands of the Forgotten Realms, where perilous evil and great heroes are enveloped by magic, prophecy and mystery. You control a party of three - Fighter, Sorcerer and Rogue - on a quest to right a great wrong and change the path of the future.
Why similar: RPG 36%, Action 16.6%, Fantasy 13.9%, Magic 12.8%, Action RPG 11.8%
- #55 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
65% matchVery Positive94% of 1,083 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
Why similar: Swordplay 29% ★, First-Person 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, RPG 13.4%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #56 Testament: The Order of High Human
68% matchMixed46% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: Fairyship Games
Windows
Testament is a first-person single-player action-adventure game with bits of RPG and metroidvania elements set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. It offers a mixed combat with different possibilities and combination by sword, spells and bow while it is rich with platforming and puzzles.
Why similar: Swordplay 23.5% ★, First-Person 13.1%, RPG 12.8%, Fantasy 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #57 Dungeon Siege II
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,824 reviews2005
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.
Why similar: RPG 38%, Classic 17.7% ★, Fantasy 16.8%, Action RPG 9.8%, Hack and Slash 8.8%
- #58 Overlord™
67% matchVery Positive94% of 6,602 reviews2007
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Prepare to be tempted, mesmerized and thrilled, become the Overlord, how corrupt you become depends on how you handle any given situation. Your actions impact the game world. With incredible power at your disposal and a team of evil minded minions to do your evil bidding, how will you resist the temptation to be incredibly despotic?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.7%, RPG 20.1%, Fantasy 13.7%, Action RPG 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.9%
