Games Like ELEX

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 27.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, RPG 13.5%, Gothic 12.7% ★, Third Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it continues the story and refines the core gameplay loop of the original sci-fi fantasy hybrid.

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: Open World 33.4%, RPG 24.2%, Gothic 18.9% ★, Fantasy 5.9%, Third Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game captures the classic Piranha Bytes formula of starting as a nobody in a hostile, faction-heavy world.

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: Open World 30.3%, RPG 23.8%, Gothic 17.4% ★, Fantasy 5.9%, Third Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title established the foundational mechanics of the Piranha Bytes style, including the steep learning curve and faction-based progression.

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

Why similar: Open World 28.7%, RPG 24.8%, Gothic 17.2% ★, Fantasy 5.2%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the studio's design, it offers the same uncompromising exploration and atmospheric world-building found in ELEX.

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 31.6%, RPG 24.3%, Gothic 22.4% ★, Third Person 4.6%, Fantasy 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It maintains the signature exploration-focused design and dark fantasy aesthetic that fans of ELEX will find familiar.

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 36.8%, RPG 28.6%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Third Person 6.3%, Fantasy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG shares the 'Euro-jank' charm of ELEX, featuring deep faction politics and a unique setting that blends colonial history with fantasy.

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: Open World 26.3%, RPG 23.6%, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: Set on a harsh, post-apocalyptic Mars, this game mirrors the sci-fi atmosphere and faction-based combat systems of ELEX.

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: Open World 38%, RPG 26%, Gothic 12.2% ★, Fantasy 6.7%, Third Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its technical flaws, it provides a massive, seamless world that rewards exploration and faction alignment in a way very similar to ELEX.

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 49.5%, RPG 27.5%, Story Rich 5.6%, Choices Matter 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly hardcore open-world experience where you start as a weak protagonist and must earn your place through grit and survival.

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 38%, Sci-fi 18.4%, Third Person 12%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A smaller-scale RPG that shares the gritty, sci-fi, and choice-driven DNA of other Spiders Studio titles.

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 43.4%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, RPG 14.9%, Third Person 6.2%, Fantasy 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends post-apocalyptic settings with a mix of melee and ranged combat, mirroring the genre-bending nature of ELEX.

Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

Why similar: Open World 36.5%, Post-apocalyptic 26.3%, RPG 18.9%, Sci-fi 5.2%, Story Rich 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for faction-based, post-apocalyptic RPGs where player choices significantly alter the political landscape.

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

Why similar: Open World 40.6%, RPG 25.7%, Fantasy 8.4%, Third Person 6.2%, Dark Fantasy 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features challenging combat and a vast, dangerous world that rewards players who are willing to explore off the beaten path.

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

Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Fantasy 10.6%, Open World 9.8%, Third Person 7.9%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a dark, gritty atmosphere and a focus on moral choices that will resonate with fans of ELEX's tone.

Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival.

Why similar: Open World 36.3%, Post-apocalyptic 27%, RPG 18.3%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Third Person 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic post-apocalyptic open-world RPG that focuses on exploration and survival in a ruined landscape.

Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror RPG. Set in the hyper-realistic, 3D-scanned wasteland of Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone, explore a non-linear storyline in your search to uncover the truth of your tortured past.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 39.1%, RPG 23%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Base Building 8.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines survival, base building, and RPG elements in a hauntingly realistic post-apocalyptic setting.

Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

Why similar: RPG 26.3%, Open World 19.1%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Third Person 11.5%, Difficult 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi action-RPG features challenging, methodical combat and a bleak, industrial atmosphere that complements the tone of ELEX.

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: Gothic 32% ★, RPG 18.5%, Open World 14.4%, Choices Matter 6%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic Gothic-style RPG that focuses on exploration and challenging, skill-based combat.

Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 27.5%, Open World 25.8%, RPG 18%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, tactical post-apocalyptic RPG where faction politics and moral dilemmas are at the forefront of the experience.

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: Open World 33.4%, RPG 22%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Third Person 7.4%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, atmospheric world where your choices have significant consequences on the environment and its inhabitants.

INSOMNIA is a dieselpunk sci-fi RPG about the slowly degrading remnants of human society attempting to survive on an abandoned space metropolis. Develop your character, explore lovingly handcrafted locations, interact with peculiar NPCs and factions and try to stay alive in this brutal world.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 31.1%, RPG 21.9%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Third Person 8.8%, Choices Matter 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, post-apocalyptic sci-fi RPG that captures the feeling of a dying world and complex social structures.

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: Gothic 28.5% ★, RPG 21.4%, Third Person 11.3%, Fantasy 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%

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 49.1%, Fantasy 12.1%, Open World 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive-sim RPG that rewards player creativity and exploration in a dark, underground fantasy world.

Terminator: Resistance, is a first-person shooter set during the 'Future War' scenario that was only glimpsed at in the iconic films, 'THE TERMINATOR' and 'T2: JUDGMENT DAY'. The machines are destined to lose, but at what cost?

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.5%, Open World 23.4%, RPG 12.6%, Sci-fi 10%, Choices Matter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the desperate, post-apocalyptic survival feel of a world overrun by machines, fitting the sci-fi theme of ELEX.

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 36.1%, RPG 30.5%, Fantasy 10.4%, Third Person 5.5%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that provides a massive world to explore with a focus on fluid combat and character customization.

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: Open World 39.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%, RPG 13.5%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Third Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful, dangerous open world where sci-fi technology clashes with primitive tribal societies.

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: RPG 31.6%, Sci-fi 20.7%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Story Rich 12%, Third-Person Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more linear, it provides the definitive sci-fi faction-based experience with deep character relationships and impactful choices.

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 34.1%, Open World 33.2%, Gothic 10.3% ★, Fantasy 7.5%, Third Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Though a departure from the core Gothic series, it retains the fantasy open-world structure and exploration elements found in Piranha Bytes games.

From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

Why similar: Open World 36.8%, Post-apocalyptic 26.6%, RPG 12.7%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Third Person 3.5%

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

Why similar: RPG 33.3%, Open World 31.9%, Gothic 9.3% ★, Third Person 7.1%, Fantasy 5.4%

ATOM RPG: Trudograd is a turn-based post-apocalyptic roleplaying game, which continues the story of ATOM RPG as a stand-alone sequel/expansion, and follows the traditions set by classic cRPGs such as the early Fallout and Wasteland titles.

Why similar: Open World 35.6%, Post-apocalyptic 27.8%, RPG 18.4%, Story Rich 5.2%, Choices Matter 5.2%

Explore the mysterious, beautiful, yet dark world of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in this post-apocalyptic action-RPG. Make your mark on this world, through your character development, choices and playstyle. But remember – everything has a price and consequences.

Why similar: Open World 25.8%, Post-apocalyptic 16.4%, RPG 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Choices Matter 8%

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 39.1%, RPG 21.6%, Third Person 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Choices Matter 6.5%

A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers.

Why similar: Open World 38.7%, Post-apocalyptic 31.6%, Adventure 5.7%, Action 4.9%, Sci-fi 4.2%

Return to the Mass Effect universe & lead the first humans in Andromeda on a desperate search for our new home.

Why similar: Open World 32.3%, RPG 18.9%, Sci-fi 15%, Third Person 8.3%, Third-Person Shooter 6.8%

A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 32.9%, RPG 21.7%, Open World 17.5%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Choices Matter 5%

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

Why similar: Open World 37.4%, RPG 30.2%, Gothic 14% ★, Third Person 4.9%, Fantasy 4.8%

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 27.2%, RPG 21.5%, Fantasy 11.3%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Third Person 8.8%

The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.

Why similar: Open World 34%, RPG 30.9%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Choices Matter 5.3%, Third Person 4.3%

Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.

Why similar: Open World 36.9%, Post-apocalyptic 26.8%, RPG 16.4%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Third Person 3.4%

Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.

Why similar: RPG 29.4%, Open World 17.4%, Third-Person Shooter 12.2%, Post-apocalyptic 8.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%

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 34.2%, Open World 19.5%, Fantasy 9.8%, Third Person 9.2%, Choices Matter 6.9%

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

Why similar: RPG 44.1%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Open World 10.9%, Story Rich 8.6%, Fantasy 7.1%

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

Why similar: RPG 58.6%, Gothic 24.4% ★, Fantasy 7.7%, Adventure 5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

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 48%, RPG 29.7%, Fantasy 6.4%, Third Person 4.5%, Difficult 4%

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

Why similar: Open World 36.5%, RPG 36.1%, Fantasy 8.4%, Third Person 7.3%, Story Rich 2.4%

Z.O.N.A: Origin is an immersive adventure in a harsh post-apocalyptic world. Dive into a captivating story, explore a stunning open world, avoid dangerous anomalies, and hunt for powerful artifacts. Every choice you make can be decisive in this unpredictable world.

Why similar: Open World 32.9%, Post-apocalyptic 25.6%, RPG 15.8%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Story Rich 5.2%

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Open World 30.6%, RPG 29.6%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Third Person 7.5%, Difficult 7.3%

Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.

Why similar: Open World 39.7%, Post-apocalyptic 26.6%, RPG 10.9%, Sci-fi 6.2%, Atmospheric 4.4%

Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.

Why similar: RPG 31.3%, Sci-fi 24.8%, Third Person 12.6%, Difficult 7.8%, Action 6.8%

UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 33.2%, RPG 32.3%, Open World 17.6%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Difficult 3.4%

A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.

Why similar: Open World 27.1%, Post-apocalyptic 18.7%, RPG 16.1%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Third Person 8.6%

Outcast – Second Contact is the complete remake of the cult title which sparked the open world, action-adventure genre. Take off on an exploration of Adelpha, an alien world as beautiful as it is dangerous, where your heroic journey places the fate of two worlds in your hands.

Why similar: Open World 46.4%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Third Person 11%, Adventure 9.3%, Action 7.1%

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

Why similar: Open World 37.9%, RPG 37.2%, Fantasy 7.1%, Adventure 6.8%, Action 4.3%

Dark fantasy RPG with open world. Together with Markus, you can experience an unforgettable journey, any of your actions may have consequences.

Why similar: Open World 35.1%, Gothic 27.4% ★, Third Person 10.7%, Fantasy 8.1%, Choices Matter 5.6%

Build your path in this alien world. Do a dirty job for food or become the one who makes calls. Sometimes the right word makes a bigger impact than a big gun. Explore local culture and mysteries, and discover the harsh yet beautiful nature in this handcrafted singleplayer action RPG.

Why similar: Open World 36.3%, Post-apocalyptic 24.9%, RPG 14.9%, Choices Matter 7.6%, Third Person 6.7%

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

Why similar: Open World 41.9%, RPG 18.3%, Fantasy 11.9%, Third Person 6.9%, Adventure 4.7%