- #1 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
97% matchVery Positive88% of 49,171 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: Open World 22.3%, Dragons 17.8% ★, RPG 12.3%, Character Customization 12%, Action RPG 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: The original remains the closest match, with the same vocation system, Pawn companions, climbing-based large-monster combat, and dangerous fantasy exploration.
- #2 Monster Hunter: World
96% matchVery Positive89% of 518,074 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 35.5 hrsMean: 163.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.
Why similar: Open World 26.6%, Action RPG 14.2%, Character Customization 13.6%, RPG 11.9%, Multiplayer 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its deliberate action combat and spectacular hunts against massive creatures strongly capture Dragon’s Dogma 2’s thrill of learning and toppling monsters.
- #3 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,202 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Open World 23.4%, Action RPG 22.3%, RPG 17.1%, Character Customization 11.6%, Fantasy 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its colorful open world, fluid class-mixing combat, plentiful magic, and monster-filled questing make it an excellent lighter action-RPG alternative.
- #4 Monster Hunter Wilds
95% matchMixed50% of 331,922 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 54.6 hrsMean: 86.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.
Why similar: Dragons 26.3% ★, Open World 16.8%, Action RPG 14.2%, Character Customization 11.4%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: The latest Monster Hunter delivers expansive environments, powerful weapon specializations, and dynamic giant-monster battles for fans of Dragon’s Dogma’s set-piece combat.
- #5 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
94% matchVery Positive92% of 378,387 reviews2016
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 21.6 hrsMean: 107.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
Why similar: Open World 30.6%, Dragons 20.3% ★, RPG 12.4%, Character Customization 10.9%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is a similarly freeform fantasy journey built around character creation, wandering into emergent quests, magic, dragons, and flexible role-playing.
- #6 ELDEN RING
94% matchVery Positive93% of 1,156,862 reviews2022
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 100.6 hrsMean: 155.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.
Why similar: Open World 32.4%, Action RPG 20.4%, RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 9.1%, Third Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: Its immense hostile fantasy world, build variety, cryptic exploration, and unforgettable boss encounters suit players who enjoy making their own perilous path.
- #7 Dragon Age™ Inquisition
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,495 reviews2020
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Open World 23.3%, Dragons 16.8% ★, Character Customization 15.4%, RPG 13.1%, Action RPG 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A custom protagonist, companion relationships, party abilities, dragon fights, and broad fantasy regions make it a strong story-focused counterpart.
- #8 Outward Definitive Edition
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 31,430 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Open World 49.3%, RPG 26.4%, Fantasy 10.1%, Third Person 4.7%, Adventure 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Outward emphasizes grounded open-world travel, class experimentation, survival-minded preparation, and cooperative adventuring in a reactive fantasy setting.
- #9 Avowed
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,289 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.
Why similar: Open World 17.2%, Action RPG 15.8%, Character Customization 14.9%, Magic 14.9%, RPG 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Avowed combines first-person action combat, flexible magic-and-weapon builds, companion support, and choice-driven fantasy quests in a dense reactive world.
- #10 Gedonia
91% matchVery Positive87% of 3,971 reviews2022
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.
Why similar: Dragons 24.3% ★, Open World 20.4%, Magic 10.2%, Medieval 10%, Character Customization 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This indie open-world RPG directly channels older fantasy sandboxes through free exploration, class builds, companions, dragons, and player-driven questing.
- #11 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 70,414 reviews2025
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
Why similar: Open World 27.2%, RPG 15.5%, Action RPG 15.5%, Character Customization 13.2%, Fantasy 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its player-built characters, open-ended guild questlines, spellcasting, and spontaneous exploration provide a classic sandbox fantasy-RPG experience.
- #12 GreedFall
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 22,065 reviews2019
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Open World 27.4%, RPG 18.5%, Character Customization 17.3%, Action RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its customizable protagonist, companion factions, tactical real-time combat, and choice-heavy exploration make it a compelling AA fantasy-RPG alternative.
- #13 MONSTER HUNTER RISE
89% matchVery Positive83% of 126,733 reviews2022
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 88.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Rise to the challenge and join the hunt! In Monster Hunter Rise, the latest installment in the award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter series, you’ll become a hunter, explore brand new maps and use a variety of weapons to take down fearsome monsters as part of an all-new storyline.
Why similar: Dragons 18.9% ★, Action RPG 18.1%, Character Customization 15.1%, RPG 10.9%, Open World 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Fast, expressive weapon combat and repeated battles against towering monsters deliver the same appeal of mastering a vocation and exploiting creature weaknesses.
- #14 Hogwarts Legacy
88% matchVery Positive90% of 374,289 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 24.3%, Magic 18.1%, Character Customization 11.6%, Fantasy 10.8%, Action RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly atmospheric magical open world, extensive spellcasting, character customization, creature encounters, and exploration-driven side activities.
- #15 Lords of the Fallen
87% matchMixed68% of 56,517 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Dragons 20.6% ★, Action RPG 11.9%, Open World 11.9%, Medieval 8.5%, Character Customization 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its dark fantasy world, weighty melee and magic builds, and imposing creature encounters suit players who want a harsher, more Souls-like combat challenge.
- #16 Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
86% matchMixed68% of 45,114 reviews2024
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 33.0 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.9%, RPG 18%, Fantasy 17.6%, Dragons 15.6% ★, Character Customization 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a customizable hero, an active party with combo-based abilities, cinematic fantasy storytelling, and polished action-RPG combat.
- #17 FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
86% matchVery Positive83% of 58,296 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 49.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
Why similar: Open World 36.4%, RPG 18.5%, Action RPG 15.2%, Fantasy 11.5%, Third Person 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its real-time combat, road-trip exploration, towering summons and monsters, and close-knit AI party offer a more cinematic take on fantasy adventure.
- #18 Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
84% matchVery Positive89% of 117,249 reviews2017
Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 37.5 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: Open World 36%, RPG 11.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 9.8%, Medieval 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its open regions, acrobatic third-person combat, fortress assaults, and emergent Nemesis encounters make roaming and fighting feel continually dynamic.
- #19 WILD HEARTS™
85% matchMixed47% of 13,071 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 16.6 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.
Why similar: Dragons 24.8% ★, RPG 17.6%, Fantasy 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Multiplayer 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its inventive monster hunts, weapon variety, traversal tools, and feudal-fantasy wilderness make it a strong choice for players drawn to epic creature battles.
- #20 Rise of the Ronin
84% matchMixed63% of 11,187 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."
Why similar: Open World 24.5%, Action RPG 21.1%, Swordplay 20.6%, RPG 11%, Character Customization 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Although historical rather than fantastical, it offers open-zone exploration, character creation, companion bonds, and flexible action combat with meaningful choices.
- #21 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
81% matchVery Positive88% of 35,767 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Open World 31%, Action RPG 19.2%, Character Customization 15.6%, RPG 14.9%, Third Person 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This dark first-person open-world RPG emphasizes exploration, build freedom, morally murky quests, and an oppressive fantasy atmosphere.
- #22 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
82% matchVery Positive87% of 50,696 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Why similar: Character Customization 30.4%, RPG 26.1%, Fantasy 12.8%, Medieval 11.3%, Action 10%
Why You'll Like It: Its deep buildcraft, demanding weapon combat, yokai magic, and character creator provide outstanding action-RPG depth for players who enjoy mastering a vocation.
- #23 Forspoken
83% matchMixed63% of 8,568 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Open World 27.1%, Action RPG 21.2%, Magic 15.9%, RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: Its fast magical combat and parkour-focused traversal offer a more kinetic way to explore a large fantasy realm filled with corrupted monsters.
- #24 ELEX II
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 6,949 reviews2022
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 29.7%, Action RPG 20.5%, RPG 12.9%, Magic 9.6%, Fantasy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This rough-edged open-world RPG rewards build freedom, faction choices, jetpack exploration, and tackling dangerous areas at your own pace.
- #25 Crimson Desert Enhanced
78% matchVery Positive84% of 175,674 reviews2026
Dev: Pearl Abyss
Windows · Mac
Median: 31.6 hrsMean: 66.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.
Why similar: Open World 29.2%, Dragons 20.1% ★, Medieval 9.9%, Fantasy 7%, RPG 6.9%
- #26 DragonSword : Awakening
77% matchVery Positive88% of 12,986 reviews2026
Dev: Hound13 Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore the anime-style open world of the Continent of Orbis, brought to life with Unreal Engine 5! Recruit unique companions, unleash spectacular Status Ailment tag-team action, and embark on an epic journey to save the world from the threat of a Dragon reawakened after 60 years.
Why similar: Open World 23.8%, Dragons 18.1% ★, Action RPG 15.5%, RPG 11%, Fantasy 5.3%
- #27 Divinity II: Developer's Cut
81% matchVery Positive85% of 5,342 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Why similar: Dragons 24% ★, Open World 17.8%, RPG 13.7%, Action RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Playing as a Dragon Knight gives this older action RPG a particularly fitting mix of third-person fantasy combat, open exploration, and dragon-focused power progression.
- #28 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
77% matchVery Positive94% of 196,734 reviews2025
Dev: Warhorse StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 55.4 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
Why similar: Open World 30.7%, Medieval 20.7%, Swordplay 17.1%, RPG 15.6%, Action-Adventure 4.7%
- #29 Immortals Fenyx Rising
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,774 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Open World 25.2%, Action RPG 17.8%, RPG 11.1%, Character Customization 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its bright mythological open world, accessible combat, godly abilities, and constant environmental discovery make it a playful fantasy adventure alternative.
- #30 DARK SOULS™ III
78% matchVery Positive94% of 440,524 reviews2016
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 45.5 hrsMean: 109.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Why similar: Action RPG 20.1%, Open World 19%, RPG 17.3%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Third Person 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its interconnected dark-fantasy locations, build variety, and intense giant-boss fights are ideal for players seeking Dragon’s Dogma-like combat challenge in a tighter structure.
- #31 Mortal Shell II
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 21,291 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
Why similar: Open World 28.6%, Action RPG 28%, RPG 10.8%, Medieval 9.1%, Third Person 6.3%
- #32 Risen 3 - Titan Lords
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,486 reviews2014
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Open World 35.9%, RPG 24%, Action RPG 12%, Fantasy 7.9%, Magic 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its faction-based character progression, rough wilderness exploration, melee-and-magic combat, and adventurous tone fit fans of unscripted fantasy travel.
- #33 Two Worlds II HD
80% matchMixed64% of 7,038 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: Open World 28.2%, RPG 24.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 10.1%, Medieval 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This older open-world fantasy RPG offers a customizable adventurer, flexible spell crafting, mounted exploration, and an enjoyably broad sandbox structure.
- #34 Dragon's Dogma 2 Character Creator & Storage
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,949 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
In this app, you can create your characters for Dragon's Dogma 2. Customize the looks of your main character, the Arisen, and the looks and inclination of your companion, your Main Pawn. You can store up to 5 characters of each, the Arisen and your Main Pawn respectively.
Why similar: Character Customization 100%
- #35 The Blood of Dawnwalker
73% matchVery Positive87% of 27,631 reviews2026
Dev: Rebel WolvesPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.
Why similar: Open World 29.7%, Action RPG 23.1%, RPG 14%, Fantasy 9.5%, Third Person 7.6%
- #36 CODE VEIN II
75% matchMixed67% of 7,685 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Action RPG 30.2%, Character Customization 22.9%, RPG 20%, Open World 14.6%, Action 8.7%
- #37 The Outer Worlds 2
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 8,912 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.
Why similar: Open World 27.3%, Action RPG 25.8%, RPG 21.5%, Character Customization 11.8%, Third Person 3.6%
- #38 Dread Delusion
74% matchVery Positive90% of 5,292 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.3 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: Open World 26.7%, RPG 14.1%, Magic 12.9%, Character Customization 11%, Medieval 11%
- #39 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
74% matchVery Positive90% of 56,109 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 36.7 hrsMean: 90.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!
Why similar: Action RPG 26%, Dragons 15.9% ★, Swordplay 11.2%, Fantasy 10.2%, RPG 9.8%
- #40 Nioh 3
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 19,570 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 43.2 hrsMean: 56.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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: Open World 27%, Action RPG 26%, RPG 12.7%, Character Customization 10.6%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #41 Gothic 1 Remake
70% matchVery Positive89% of 41,445 reviews2026
Dev: Alkimia Interactive
Windows
Median: 33.8 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.
Why similar: Action RPG 23%, Medieval 14.9%, Magic 14.2%, RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 11.1%
- #42 Fatekeeper
71% matchVery Positive80% of 11,030 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.4%, Magic 15.5%, RPG 14.5%, Medieval 13.2%, Fantasy 11.4%
- #43 Drova - Forsaken Kin
71% matchVery Positive94% of 9,786 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.3%, Open World 23.4%, RPG 15.7%, Character Customization 15.2%, Magic 7.7%
- #44 Kingdom Come: Deliverance
73% matchVery Positive84% of 186,182 reviews2018
Dev: Warhorse Studios
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 48.7 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: Open World 30.4%, Medieval 22.6%, Swordplay 16.3%, RPG 14.7%, Action RPG 7.2%
- #45 Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
73% matchVery Positive81% of 7,721 reviews2020
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 23.1%, Action RPG 16.9%, Fantasy 15.2%, Character Customization 14.1%, Open World 9.4%
- #46 Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition
71% matchMixed47% of 1,572 reviews2025
Dev: Aspyr Media
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Fate of The Forgotten Realms is in Your Hands. Return to the city of Neverwinter in Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.9%, Character Customization 16.1%, RPG 15.1%, Fantasy 10.5%, Magic 9.6%
- #47 Beast of Reincarnation
70% matchMixed59% of 6,278 reviews2026
Dev: GAME FREAK inc.Pub: Fictions
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Game Freak's brand-new title: Beast of Reincarnation is an action RPG with a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat. Experience the innovative "one-person, one-dog action RPG" in the beautiful yet harsh world of Beast of Reincarnation. What awaits at the end of Emma and Koo's journey?
Why similar: Action RPG 20.9%, Open World 18.9%, Swordplay 16.5%, RPG 9.5%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #48 GreedFall: The Dying World
69% matchMixed58% of 1,536 reviews2026
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Return to the GreedFall universe in a thrilling new adventure, where every choice has consequences. Ripped away from your island, you will travel across the war-torn, disease-ravaged Old Continent, forging alliances, and fighting to regain your freedom!
Why similar: Open World 22.5%, Character Customization 18.5%, RPG 15.8%, Action RPG 13.6%, Fantasy 12.9%
- #49 FINAL FANTASY XVI
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 33,871 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: Action RPG 34%, Fantasy 14%, Magic 13.2%, RPG 12.9%, Third Person 7.9%
- #50 BIOMUTANT
70% matchMixed66% of 20,215 reviews2021
Dev: Experiment 101Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Open World 39.8%, Character Customization 12.2%, RPG 11.9%, Action RPG 10.2%, Fantasy 6%
- #51 Baldur's Gate 3
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 859,751 reviews2023
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 79.0 hrsMean: 134.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Why similar: Character Customization 33.7%, RPG 32.4%, Fantasy 17.2%, Multiplayer 7%, Adventure 6.5%
- #52 Forsaken Realms: Vahrin's Call
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 639 reviews2026
Dev: Titan Roc
Windows
Adventure awaits in this narrative driven fantasy action-RPG. The war-torn city of Vahrin stands before you on the brink of collapse and in desperate need of aid. As a mercenary in search of your next…opportunity, will you answer Vahrin’s Call?
Why similar: Action RPG 20.9%, Character Customization 12.5%, Magic 11.3%, Medieval 10.7%, RPG 10.4%
- #53 Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
69% matchVery Positive83% of 17,229 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 16.4 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story.
Why similar: Dragons 38.8% ★, RPG 18.2%, Character Customization 11.8%, Fantasy 9.8%, Third Person 7.2%
- #54 Wayfinder
67% matchMixed60% of 26,828 reviews2024
Dev: Airship Syndicate
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.9%, Open World 19.2%, RPG 11.9%, Third Person 9.7%, Fantasy 8.1%
- #55 DARK SOULS™ II
68% matchVery Positive88% of 46,893 reviews2014
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 44.4 hrsMean: 84.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
Why similar: Action RPG 31.6%, RPG 27.8%, Open World 9.6%, Fantasy 7.8%, Action 5.4%
- #56 Visions of Mana
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,752 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.4%, RPG 18.3%, Lore-Rich 13%, Magic 12%, Fantasy 10.6%
- #57 Dragonhold
66% matchMixed69% of 180 reviews2026
Dev: Exis Games
Windows
Dragonhold is a dragon-riding extraction ARPG. Dive into missions, fight on dragonback and on foot, loot powerful gear, then extract (at any time) back to your island to grow your town and rebuild Dragonhold castle. Playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Dragons 30.1% ★, Action RPG 17.2%, Medieval 10%, Magic 8.5%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #58 Avalom: Ancestral Heroes
69% matchMixed66% of 88 reviews2021
Dev: WAGNER ROCHAPub: WKM-STUDIO
Windows
Based on the RPG book, set in a huge open world, Avalom: Ancestral Heroes presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: Dragons 19% ★, Open World 14.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Swordplay 11.6%, RPG 7%
- #59 Of Ash and Steel
65% matchMixed66% of 7,038 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 28.1%, Medieval 19.9%, RPG 13%, Open World 11.6%, Magic 6.5%