Games Like FOR HONOR™

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: Medieval 38.9%, Swordplay 25.1%, War 6.8%, Gore 6.2%, PvP 6%

Why You'll Like It: Its large-scale medieval objective battles deliver the closest alternative to For Honor’s chaotic melee warfare, with classes, siege weapons, and visceral sword combat.

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: Medieval 40.7%, Swordplay 17.7%, Fighting 10.2% ★, Gore 6.8%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: MORDHAU offers highly technical multiplayer melee combat with directional attacks, parries, duels, and massive medieval battles.

Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.

Why similar: Medieval 42.2%, Swordplay 27.8%, War 9.9%, PvP 9.2%, Third Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its team-based medieval warfare mixes hero-controlled melee combat with unit command and large-scale siege objectives.

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: Medieval 66.1%, War 13.6%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Third Person 3.4%, Strategy 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Bannerlord captures the fantasy of leading and personally fighting in huge medieval battles, including multiplayer skirmishes and sieges.

Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.

Why similar: Fighting 46.8% ★, Swordplay 15%, PvP 12%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Online Co-Op 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its stance-based martial arts combat, customizable move sets, parries, and online duels strongly suit players who enjoy mastering For Honor heroes.

Dive into the legends of the Far East in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT; team up with friends in fast-paced melee fights for a Battle Royale experience unlike any other. Find your playstyle with a varied cast of heroes with unique skills. More than 40 million players have already joined the fray, play free now!

Why similar: Swordplay 29.5%, Fighting 27.1% ★, PvP 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This competitive melee-focused battle royale combines mobility, weapon mastery, counters, heroes, and high-stakes PvP duels.

Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles

Why similar: Medieval 61.2%, Swordplay 14.5%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Gore 6.3%, PvP 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original Chivalry remains a strong choice for players seeking class-based medieval multiplayer full of parries, feints, and brutal melee battles.

"Blood of Steel" is a fair competitive multiplayer online game. You will ride into a battlefield where thousands clash, employing unique four-directional slashing maneuvers and strategic formations to defeat your opponents, experiencing the charm of warfare in the age of cold weapons!

Why similar: Medieval 37.1%, Swordplay 18.2%, War 9.6%, PvP 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This free-to-play multiplayer game centers on historical heroes, melee combat, and large team battles across medieval settings.

Renown is an intense medieval multiplayer survival experience set in a vast, ever-evolving world. Whether alone or rallying allies, gather resources, build powerful strongholds, and engage in brutal battles for dominance.

Why similar: Medieval 58.2%, PvP 12.3%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Online Co-Op 7.7%, Hack and Slash 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Renown emphasizes grounded medieval PvP, castle warfare, melee combat, and player-driven battles between rival factions.

Step into the ultimate three-way war for honor, glory, and gold! This beloved community-driven game brings together swashbuckling Pirates, battle-hardened Vikings, and chivalrous Knights in hilarious and intense class-based combat. Join the fun, embrace the chaos, and fight your way to victory!

Why similar: Medieval 53.8%, Swordplay 22.6%, Multiplayer 10.7%, PvP 4.4%, Hack and Slash 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This class-based multiplayer brawler offers chaotic team objectives and distinct melee-focused roles across historical-fantasy factions.

Boreal Blade is a team-based melee fighting game with a focus on player vs player combat, combining reactive and tactical gameplay with extraordinary freedom to variate your attacks and develop your unique fighting style.

Why similar: Medieval 38.1%, Swordplay 27.4%, PvP 7.5%, Multiplayer 7%, Gore 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer fighter features weapon-based duels, customizable loadouts, and a deliberately tactical approach to blocking and striking.

Gladio Mori is a physics-driven gladiator fighting game with no health bars. Stab on arteries, pierce vital organs and cut off limbs. Build your own movesets, paint your fighter and battle friends online with cross-play.

Why similar: Medieval 33.4%, Swordplay 21.9%, Fighting 16.6% ★, Gore 6.6%, PvP 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its physics-driven gladiatorial combat rewards precise weapon handling, positioning, and brutal close-quarters duels.

Vanquish your foes with a single strike in 1v1 weapon-based fighter Die by the Blade. Dive into a samuraipunk world and wield a range of traditional Japanese weapons to determine your moveset. Outwit your opponent in intense, tactical battles and master the art of the one-hit kill!

Why similar: Swordplay 34.6%, Fighting 27.7% ★, PvP 11.1%, Gore 10.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its one-hit-kill sword duels and directional combat system make it a focused alternative for For Honor players who love tense one-on-one fights.

Prove you are the world's greatest swordsman! Engage in tactical 1 vs. 1 sword fighting, 2 vs. 2, or sandbox FFA, or capture Control Points in a tactical slash-em-up.

Why similar: Fighting 42.4% ★, Swordplay 30%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Action 5.7%, Third Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blade Symphony is built around competitive sword duels, varied fighting styles, and reading an opponent’s timing and attack patterns.

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: Co-op 21.3%, Gore 18.1%, Multiplayer 16.6%, Online Co-Op 15%, Hack and Slash 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: Vermintide 2 is a superb co-op substitute for For Honor’s melee feel, with parries, stagger management, distinct careers, and hordes of enemies.

An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.

Why similar: Medieval 53.8%, Swordplay 17.1%, PvP 10.1%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Online Co-Op 6%

Why You'll Like It: Dark and Darker brings medieval weapons, class abilities, dungeon extraction tension, and dangerous PvPvE encounters to a slower-paced format.

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: Medieval 32.9%, Swordplay 32.5%, Fighting 17.7% ★, Gore 9.1%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: Blade & Sorcery provides highly physical VR sword combat with parries, weapon interactions, and sandbox fights for players who want to inhabit the melee action directly.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Medieval 78.7%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Third Person 2.6%, Action 2.5%, Hack and Slash 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Warband’s multiplayer sieges and battles offer a rougher but still compelling mix of mounted combat, swordplay, and medieval faction warfare.

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Why similar: Multiplayer 19.2%, Co-op 18%, War 17.6%, Third Person 13.2%, Gore 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its multiplayer modes combine class-based team combat, objective play, and weighty third-person melee action, albeit in a sci-fi setting.

Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!

Why similar: Fighting 51% ★, Swordplay 21.8%, Medieval 12.5%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: For Honor fans who prefer pure duels will appreciate its weapon-based fighting, ring-outs, defensive reads, and varied historical-fantasy fighters.

A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.

Why similar: Swordplay 38.2%, Fighting 33.3% ★, PvP 11.8%, Third Person 7.7%, Realistic 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Hellish Quart focuses on realistic historical swordsmanship, where a single well-placed strike can end a duel immediately.

Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity.

Why similar: PvP 31.9%, Multiplayer 21.7%, Third Person 12.9%, Co-op 10.5%, Action 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its action-oriented weapon combat and faction warfare provide large PvP battles where melee builds, dodges, blocks, and timing matter.

Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.

Why similar: MOBA 20.6% ★, PvP 16.1%, Third Person 15.8%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Online Co-Op 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: While structured as a MOBA, its third-person perspective, god-based roles, melee characters, and team objectives echo For Honor’s hero-versus-hero battles.

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

Why similar: Third Person 21.8%, Gore 19%, Multiplayer 17.2%, Action 15.1%, Online Co-Op 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its precise samurai swordplay and the cooperative Legends mode make it an excellent choice for players drawn to For Honor’s Samurai faction and parry timing.

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: Swordplay 57.8%, Third Person 11.9%, Gore 8.3%, Online Co-Op 6.3%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its katana-centered combat emphasizes counters, stances, parries, and aggressive close-range encounters with optional co-op missions.

Broken Edge is a 1v1 VR fantasy sword fighting game where you embody iconic warriors in deadly duels. Claim victory in the arena as a fierce Samurai, a valiant Knight, an untamed Rōnin, or one of the 5 other fighters (and more to come)!

Why similar: Swordplay 29.7%, Fighting 25% ★, Medieval 23.5%, PvP 10.3%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This VR dueling game uses class-based sword styles, weapon breakage, and competitive one-on-one combat to recreate the intensity of For Honor duels.

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: Medieval 63.8%, Swordplay 22.4%, Realistic 4.5%, Action 2.6%, RPG 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded medieval setting and methodical first-person melee systems appeal to players who want a more realistic take on weapon combat.

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: Third Person 20.7%, PvP 20.4%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Co-op 16.3%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: DARK SOULS™ III offers deliberate weapon combat and memorable online invasions where spacing, stamina, timing, and matchup knowledge are crucial.

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: Multiplayer 18.9%, Third Person 17.2%, PvP 15.7%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Co-op 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its deep melee build variety, weapon duels, invasions, and deliberate stamina-based combat offer a broader fantasy take on competitive sword fighting.

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Gore 21.9%, Action 15%, Co-op 13%, Third Person 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Wo Long’s morale system and deflection-heavy combat reward the same kind of reaction timing, aggression, and defensive reads as For Honor.

Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.

Why similar: Medieval 36.4%, Swordplay 23.2%, Fighting 15% ★, Gore 9.8%, Third Person 3.7%

BATTLERITE​ ​is​ ​an​ ​action-packed​ ​team​ ​arena​ ​brawler.​ ​Experience​ ​the​ ​unique​ ​combination​ ​of​ top-down​ ​shooter​ meets​ ​fast-paced​ ​fighting​ ​game and challenge ​friends​ ​and​ foes​ ​in​ ​a​ ​battle​ ​of reaction. The Arena awaits!

Why similar: PvP 27.8%, Fighting 25.2% ★, MOBA 19.3% ★, Multiplayer 19.2%, Action 5.1%

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph.

Why similar: PvP 23.8%, Multiplayer 19%, Online Co-Op 16.8%, War 15.7%, Co-op 9.2%

Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.

Why similar: Fighting 60.7% ★, Gore 18.4%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Action 4.5%, Online Co-Op 2.4%

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: Medieval 40.1%, War 12.2%, Gore 10.2%, Third Person 9%, Hack and Slash 6.5%

Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Multiplayer 16.4%, Online Co-Op 16.1%, Gore 15%, Co-op 14.3%

Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!

Why similar: Fighting 50.3% ★, Gore 18%, Multiplayer 12.3%, PvP 11.5%, Action 5%

Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.

Why similar: MOBA 19.8% ★, Multiplayer 18.4%, PvP 18.3%, Third Person 15.3%, Co-op 11.4%

Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.

Why similar: Fighting 62.9% ★, Gore 18.8%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Action 3.9%, Story Rich 0.9%

In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.

Why similar: Gore 19.8%, Multiplayer 18.3%, Third Person 17.7%, Action 13.8%, Hack and Slash 12.4%

Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps!

Why similar: Multiplayer 29.2%, PvP 19.3%, MOBA 17.6% ★, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Co-op 8.6%

Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.

Why similar: Multiplayer 24.7%, War 16.7%, Realistic 15.3%, Co-op 11.9%, Online Co-Op 9.4%

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

Why similar: Third Person 30.5%, Online Co-Op 16.2%, Co-op 15.8%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action 13.1%

Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world. Enjoy MMO with skill-based non-target combat, open PVP with territory control, deep crafting system and player-driven economy – all that served with beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Medieval 58.7%, Swordplay 15.5%, PvP 8.3%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Action 3.6%

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: Medieval 71.2%, War 9.7%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Strategy 4.9%, Gore 3.4%

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the brutally rewarding extraction shooter. Track twisted monsters and overcome ruthless PvP. Take bounties in corrupted backwaters lost to history. With a team, you might survive. Die with nothing or get out with everything.

Why similar: PvP 24.7%, Multiplayer 20.1%, Gore 16.4%, Online Co-Op 14.5%, Co-op 14.2%

Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today!

Why similar: MOBA 29.3% ★, Multiplayer 20.2%, Third Person 15.4%, PvP 13.4%, Co-op 9.4%

Kingshunt is a third person tactical arena brawler set in a dark fantasy world. Form a team of five, choose your hero and take the fight to the enemy in this competitive online multiplayer game. Summon powerful minions and towers to combat the enemy team.

Why similar: Medieval 29.9%, Fighting 18.7% ★, War 8.3%, MOBA 8% ★, PvP 7.3%

Battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, SHINOBI STRIKER is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are!

Why similar: Fighting 44.5% ★, Multiplayer 15.8%, PvP 11%, Co-op 8.7%, Action 6.3%

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: Medieval 67.1%, Swordplay 20.5%, Realistic 3.8%, RPG 2.3%, Action 1.7%

Ironlights is a VR dueling game with skillful, fluid melee combat. Parry, block, and strike down your opponents using a variety of physics-based weapons. Test your skills in multiplayer battles, or fight to the top of the league in the huge single-player campaign!

Why similar: Medieval 35%, Swordplay 26.2%, Fighting 18.1% ★, PvP 7.6%, Action 7%

Battle Clash is a fast-paced medieval PVP game where 10 unique classes battle for victory. Master each class's abilities, rack up kills, and unlock powerful ultimates to crush your enemies. Dominate the battlefield and lead your way to the win!

Why similar: Medieval 36%, Swordplay 21.9%, Fighting 16.3% ★, PvP 7.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%

10 years of horror. 10 years of jump scares and close calls. 10 years of brutal sacrifices and thrilling escapes. Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits.

Why similar: Gore 24.1%, Multiplayer 22.1%, Online Co-Op 15.2%, Co-op 14.1%, Third Person 14%

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: Multiplayer 29.4%, Co-op 28%, Third Person 15.1%, Action 10.7%, Hack and Slash 5.9%

Swordsman is a realistic sword-fighting game. Customize your warrior, battle different factions in epic arenas, and defeat powerful enemies to unlock their special boss weapons on your journey to save the world from evil.

Why similar: Swordplay 30.8%, Medieval 28.2%, Fighting 20% ★, Gore 7.8%, Hack and Slash 5.9%

Fight solo or up to 4-player co-op to reclaim your island alongside your Scottish battalion. On each campaign, gain new powerful upgrades, rally your forces, and stop the invader as they carve into the Mother Stone to harvest its power.

Why similar: Medieval 45.4%, Fighting 19.4% ★, Hack and Slash 7.7%, Co-op 7.1%, Third Person 6.7%