- #1 Fable Anniversary
97% matchVery Positive86% of 16,074 reviews2014
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 22.5%, Classic 20.8% ★, Fantasy 8.7%, Open World 8.4%, Choices Matter 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive, modernized version of the seed game with updated graphics and interface.
- #2 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 869,471 reviews2015
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 22.3 hrsMean: 98.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 22.1%, Open World 15.4%, Fantasy 8.5%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, choice-driven narrative in a vibrant fantasy world where your decisions significantly impact the story.
- #3 Jade Empire™: Special Edition
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,045 reviews2007
Dev: BioWare
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Step into the role of an aspiring martial-arts master and follow the path of the open palm or the closed fist.
Why similar: RPG 31%, Fantasy 11.9%, Classic 10.7% ★, Third Person 10.4%, Choices Matter 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG from BioWare that features a moral alignment system similar to Fable's good-versus-evil path.
- #4 Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
95% matchVery Positive86% of 30,619 reviews2010
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 26.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 34.6%, Fantasy 16.1%, Choices Matter 14%, Classic 12% ★, Story Rich 7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a rich, party-based fantasy experience where moral choices and character relationships are central to the plot.
- #5 Overlord™
94% matchVery Positive94% of 6,682 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: RPG 21.8%, Third Person 14%, Open World 11.3%, Fantasy 11.1%, Action RPG 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same dark, humorous tone as Fable while allowing players to embrace a villainous role.
- #6 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,917 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 31.8%, Fantasy 12.6%, Open World 11.8%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, fluid action-RPG combat set within a colorful, expansive fantasy world.
- #7 The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 28,040 reviews2009
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 33.4 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 23.5%, Classic 22.2% ★, Open World 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Fantasy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric classic that rewards exploration and player-driven character development.
- #8 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
92% matchVery Positive88% of 48,473 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: RPG 26.9%, Open World 13.6%, Fantasy 10.3%, Third Person 7.8%, Character Customization 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy fantasy RPG that emphasizes exploration and epic encounters in a dangerous world.
- #9 Risen
91% matchVery Positive89% of 10,583 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 32.9%, Open World 14.5%, Fantasy 9.4%, Third Person 7.8%, Classic 5.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world RPG from the creators of Gothic that focuses on exploration and faction-based progression.
- #10 GreedFall
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,716 reviews2019
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.8 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: RPG 30.7%, Open World 12.5%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Third Person 8.1%, Fantasy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on diplomacy and moral consequences within a unique colonial-era fantasy setting.
- #11 Hogwarts Legacy
88% matchVery Positive90% of 366,573 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.7 hrsMean: 44.1 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: RPG 16.8%, Magic 14.4%, Fantasy 12.7%, Open World 12.2%, Third Person 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern, third-person magical adventure with a strong focus on exploration and world-building.
- #12 Divinity II: Developer's Cut
90% matchVery Positive85% of 5,238 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 30.8%, Fantasy 12.9%, Third Person 11.9%, Open World 11.1%, Action RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that allows players to transform into a dragon, offering unique gameplay mechanics similar to Fable's character evolution.
- #13 STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
89% matchVery Positive91% of 33,487 reviews2009
Dev: BioWarePub: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Classic 28.7% ★, Choices Matter 6.7%, Third Person 6.5%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a classic light-side versus dark-side morality system that directly influences your character's journey.
- #14 The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut
89% matchVery Positive89% of 86,158 reviews2008
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 25.5 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 29.4%, Fantasy 11.4%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Third Person 8.3%, Classic 7% ★
Why You'll Like It: The foundational entry in the series that established the focus on mature storytelling and difficult moral choices.
- #15 Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
86% matchVery Positive91% of 64,838 reviews2021
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 52.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 27%, Choices Matter 17.1%, Classic 14.7% ★, Story Rich 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for choice-based RPGs, featuring a robust morality system that shapes the entire galaxy.
- #16 Gothic II: Gold Edition
87% matchVery Positive94% of 17,251 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 43.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 29.9% ★, RPG 23.7%, Open World 8.7%, Fantasy 5.8%, Third Person 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging classic that emphasizes faction choice and world interaction in a gritty fantasy setting.
- #17 Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
86% matchVery Positive81% of 7,367 reviews2020
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 32.6%, Fantasy 13.9%, Third Person 9%, Choices Matter 8.7%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A more action-oriented take on the Dragon Age formula with significant narrative consequences for your choices.
- #18 Gedonia
84% matchVery Positive87% of 3,875 reviews2022
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 11.0 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: RPG 19.6%, Classic 16.9% ★, Open World 11.6%, Third Person 11.3%, Magic 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that captures the charm and simplicity of classic fantasy adventures.
- #19 Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
85% matchVery Positive91% of 11,547 reviews2006
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
Why similar: RPG 31%, Classic 20.4% ★, Fantasy 13.9%, Magic 8.1%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features visceral first-person combat and environmental interactions that reward creative playstyles.
- #20 Bound By Flame
84% matchMixed68% of 3,985 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 40.8%, Fantasy 11.4%, Third Person 8.7%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that forces players to choose between their humanity and demonic power.
- #21 Gothic® 3
83% matchVery Positive82% of 12,124 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 30.2%, Open World 14.1%, Classic 9.8% ★, Fantasy 9%, Third Person 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world fantasy RPG where your actions determine the fate of the game's various factions.
- #22 Dungeon Siege
82% matchVery Positive82% of 4,173 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.6 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 34.6%, Classic 27.7% ★, Fantasy 13.3%, Action RPG 8.7%, Adventure 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic party-based action-RPG that streamlines the genre for a more accessible, adventure-focused experience.
- #23 Sacred Gold
81% matchVery Positive85% of 4,548 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 22.1 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 31.8%, Classic 28% ★, Open World 11.8%, Fantasy 9.2%, Action RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG with a vast, open world to explore and numerous character builds to experiment with.
- #24 ArcaniA
82% matchMixed55% of 3,206 reviews2010
Dev: SpellboundPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 44.3%, Open World 13.6%, Fantasy 11.2%, Third Person 10.2%, Action RPG 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented RPG set in the Gothic universe that prioritizes combat and exploration.
- #25 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
76% matchVery Positive88% of 31,665 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 27.3 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: RPG 23.1%, Open World 13.6%, Third Person 13%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Adventure 8.6%
- #26 The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
78% matchVery Positive86% of 3,490 reviews2022
Dev: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 31%
THE GREAT MACHINE AWAKENS
Why similar: RPG 25.7%, Classic 24.8% ★, Fantasy 12.3%, Open World 9.2%, Action RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: The roots of open-world fantasy design, offering a massive world and deep role-playing systems.
- #27 Divine Divinity
80% matchVery Positive88% of 3,946 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.3 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 36.7%, Classic 27.7% ★, Fantasy 12%, Open World 6%, Action RPG 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric action-RPG that blends exploration with a deep, engaging fantasy story.
- #28 Game of Thrones
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,356 reviews2012
Dev: Cyanide Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Experience an amazing adventure in one of the most fascinating universes! Amidst conspiracy and betrayal, try to survive the orchestrated machinations around the Iron Throne.
Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Fantasy 14.4%, Third Person 11%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPG that focuses on the political consequences of player decisions.
- #29 Overlord™: Raising Hell
79% matchVery Positive93% of 2,547 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 30.1%, Third Person 15.6%, Fantasy 13%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the humorous villain-protagonist mechanics of the original with new content and challenges.
- #30 Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
79% matchVery Positive89% of 1,941 reviews2016
Dev: Troika GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.
Why similar: Classic 27.6% ★, RPG 27.3%, Fantasy 8.1%, Open World 6.6%, Choices Matter 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex RPG that offers unparalleled freedom in how you approach quests and character development.
- #31 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 68,245 reviews2025
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
Why similar: RPG 27.8%, Open World 13.5%, Fantasy 12.6%, Third Person 8.7%, Action RPG 6.8%
- #32 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 52,426 reviews2009
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
Why similar: RPG 25.5%, Open World 14.4%, Fantasy 10.9%, Classic 10.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.1%
- #33 Gothic 1
77% matchVery Positive93% of 17,734 reviews2001
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 19.2 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 26.7% ★, RPG 23.9%, Open World 9.7%, Fantasy 6.9%, Third Person 5.8%
- #34 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
76% matchVery Positive88% of 12,993 reviews
Dev: Big Huge GamesPub: 38 Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 32.5%, Fantasy 14.3%, Open World 12.7%, Third Person 8.9%, Action RPG 7.7%
- #35 Guild Wars® Reforged
70% matchVery Positive88% of 3,116 reviews2025
Dev: ArenaNet®
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Step into Guild Wars Reforged, the award-winning online roleplaying game enjoyed by millions, now re-energized with system enhancements and Steam Deck verified. Experience the complete saga— from the fall of Ascalon to the desperate stand against Nightfall. Your adventure is just getting started!
Why similar: RPG 20.6%, Third Person 14.2%, Fantasy 14.1%, Magic 9.9%, Adventure 8.9%
- #36 Arx Fatalis
74% matchVery Positive88% of 2,543 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.0 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 33.3%, Classic 29.6% ★, Fantasy 9.5%, Atmospheric 5%, Magic 4.1%
- #37 Afallon
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: Stargazing interactive
Windows
Afallon is a single-player RPG with the feel of an MMO. Choose your class and race to forge a unique character, explore a large open world with diverse zones and biomes, and experience a living world that changes based on your actions.
Why similar: RPG 21.8%, Third Person 13.1%, Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 9.5%, Open World 8.6%
- #38 Sacred 2 Gold
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,678 reviews
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 43.4%, Open World 17.8%, Action RPG 11%, Fantasy 10.2%, Adventure 4.8%
- #39 Overlord II
73% matchVery Positive89% of 4,901 reviews2009
Dev: Triumph StudiosPub: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...
Why similar: RPG 29.2%, Fantasy 15.5%, Third Person 11.9%, Magic 8.5%, Open World 5.6%
- #40 ELEX
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 19,503 reviews2017
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 34.2%, Open World 19.3%, Fantasy 9.9%, Third Person 9.2%, Choices Matter 7%
- #41 Summoner
73% matchVery Positive85% of 541 reviews2014
Dev: VolitionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 41.9%, Classic 23.9% ★, Fantasy 11.4%, Action RPG 6.7%, Action 5.9%
- #42 Avowed
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 12,431 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 29.3 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: RPG 19.7%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Fantasy 12.1%, Magic 10.9%, Third Person 9.6%
- #43 Bully: Scholarship Edition
71% matchVery Positive84% of 40,854 reviews2008
Dev: Rockstar New EnglandPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Bully tells the story of mischievous 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he goes through the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence. Beat the jocks at dodge ball, play pranks on the preppies, save the nerds, kiss the girl and navigate the social hierarchy in the worst school around.
Why similar: Classic 24.5% ★, Open World 18.8%, Third Person 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Adventure 8.2%
- #44 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
71% matchVery Positive94% of 15,149 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 40.2%, Classic 23.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Action RPG 5.9%, Atmospheric 4.7%
- #45 Just Cause
72% matchMixed66% of 5,236 reviews2007
Dev: Avalanche StudiosPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Your world...Your rules!
Why similar: Open World 27.2%, Classic 24.2% ★, Third Person 17.1%, Action 14.4%, Adventure 7.5%
- #46 Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
73% matchMixed49% of 1,343 reviews2011
Dev: Trine StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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: RPG 46.1%, Open World 18.1%, Third Person 8.5%, Fantasy 8.2%, Adventure 5.8%
- #47 SpellMaster: The Saga
71% 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: RPG 15.3%, Third Person 11.5%, Fantasy 9.8%, Open World 9.4%, Magic 9.1%
- #48 Mass Effect (2007)
69% matchVery Positive94% of 16,551 reviews2008
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
Why similar: RPG 37.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Third Person 9%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #49 Dragon Age™ Inquisition
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 20,987 reviews2020
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 30.7 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: RPG 24%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Open World 12%, Fantasy 11.2%, Character Customization 6.8%
- #50 Risen 3 - Titan Lords
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,405 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: RPG 35.4%, Open World 14.8%, Third Person 8.1%, Fantasy 7.6%, Classic 6.5% ★
- #51 Tyranny
68% matchVery Positive87% of 13,190 reviews2016
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Why similar: RPG 42.8%, Choices Matter 17.5%, Fantasy 8%, Story Rich 6.9%, Adventure 6.1%
- #52 Naudrion: Fall of The Empire
69% matchMixed66% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Aleksey Skvortsov
Windows
Dark fantasy RPG with open world. Together with Markus, you can experience an unforgettable journey, any of your actions may have consequences.
Why similar: Third Person 16.2%, Open World 14.1%, Magic 12.1%, Fantasy 11.9%, Choices Matter 9.9%
- #53 Way of the Samurai 3
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 871 reviews2016
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…
Why similar: RPG 24.8%, Open World 15.8%, Third Person 13.7%, Action RPG 12.1%, Choices Matter 11.3%
- #54 STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
67% matchVery Positive94% of 25,671 reviews2012
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: LucasArts
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?
Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Classic 27.6% ★, Choices Matter 8.6%, Story Rich 6.7%, Third Person 6%
- #55 Artifact Adventure Gaiden
68% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: bluffmanPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Experience the Game Boy-like design and 2D open world of this retro JRPG. The choices you make are all up to you, and they may end up providing invaluable help in the future, when disaster strikes... Embark on an adventure in which you sew the threads of your own future.
Why similar: RPG 38.7%, Classic 14.4% ★, Action 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Choices Matter 6%
- #56 Dust: An Elysian Tail
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,985 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: RPG 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Fantasy 13.8%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 10.8%
- #57 Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
67% matchVery Positive82% of 55,509 reviews2009
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: RPG 37.9%, Open World 24%, Third Person 7.8%, Adventure 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 5%