- #1 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
97% matchVery Positive88% of 28,102 reviews2024
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 59.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
Why similar: Open World 29.9%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Exploration 10%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female lead in a vibrant, massive open world that emphasizes exploration and fluid traversal.
- #2 Immortals Fenyx Rising
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,479 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 24.2%, Action RPG 18.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, RPG 11%, Magic 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines open-world mythology exploration with traversal mechanics and puzzle-solving that feel very familiar.
- #3 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Remastered
96% matchVery Positive84% of 6,399 reviews2024
Dev: Guerrilla GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Experience the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn™ with stunning new visuals and upgraded features. In a far future where colossal machines roam the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilization.
Why similar: Open World 40.1%, Female Protagonist 34%, Story Rich 10.6%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar experience of exploring a post-apocalyptic landscape with a focus on agile combat and discovery.
- #4 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
95% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.1%, Magic 20.1%, Exploration 12.9%, Cinematic 10.1%, Fantasy 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a strong female lead and magical combat abilities that emphasize agility.
- #5 Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,281 reviews2023
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In solo or co-op, experience Reign of Sand, the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen. Ride the sands of a timeless land and defeat legendary monsters in spectacular Action-RPG combat using devastating powers.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.6%, Magic 17.1%, Exploration 12.4%, Cinematic 10.2%, Fantasy 10%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique sand-surfing traversal and action-RPG combat that closely mimics the momentum-based gameplay of Forspoken.
- #6 Control Ultimate Edition
94% matchVery Positive86% of 59,077 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.4%, Open World 13.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, Action 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers supernatural movement and telekinetic combat mechanics that mirror the high-octane feel of Forspoken's magic.
- #7 Hogwarts Legacy
93% matchVery Positive90% of 363,605 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 43.5 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: Magic 27%, Open World 22.8%, Fantasy 10.3%, Action RPG 9.7%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on magic-based combat and exploration within a large, detailed open-world environment.
- #8 FINAL FANTASY XVI
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 29,912 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 29%, Magic 17.4%, Fantasy 11.5%, RPG 10.4%, Cinematic 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fantasy narrative with spectacle-heavy, magic-focused combat that feels grand in scale.
- #9 Immortals of Aveum™
92% matchMixed70% of 3,011 reviews2023
Dev: Ascendant StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Immortals of Aveum is a single-player first person magic shooter that tells the story of Jak as he joins an elite order of battlemages to save a world on the edge of abyss.
Why similar: Magic 38.2%, Fantasy 17.2%, Open World 15.5%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person shooter that replaces traditional guns with intense, magic-based combat spells.
- #10 Tales of ARISE
90% matchVery Positive87% of 36,291 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: Action RPG 22.2%, Open World 22%, Magic 12.7%, RPG 12.7%, Fantasy 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with flashy elemental combat and a strong, character-driven story.
- #11 NieR:Automata™
91% matchVery Positive87% of 149,358 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.4%, Open World 23.3%, RPG 23.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, stylish action combat and fluid movement with a compelling female protagonist.
- #12 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,328 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.6%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Magic 18.2%, Exploration 11.7%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and a focus on exploration and combat variety.
- #13 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
88% matchVery Positive85% of 8,486 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Lore-Rich 22.4%, Action RPG 21%, Exploration 10.6%, RPG 9.7%, Cinematic 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven action-RPG that blends supernatural combat with an atmospheric, lore-rich world.
- #14 Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
89% matchVery Positive89% of 114,034 reviews2017
Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.
Why similar: Open World 36.5%, Action RPG 12.1%, RPG 11.4%, Magic 10.2%, Fantasy 10%
Why You'll Like It: Excels in parkour-heavy traversal and fluid combat mechanics within a vast, enemy-filled open world.
- #15 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
87% matchVery Positive87% of 8,859 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.8%, Cinematic 18.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Dark 10%, Psychological Horror 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply cinematic experience with a strong female lead and intense, focused combat.
- #16 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 35,541 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 31.3 hrsMean: 51.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.
Why similar: Parkour 23.4%, Open World 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Action RPG 12.3%, RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features open-world traversal and stealth-action gameplay with a prominent female protagonist.
- #17 Soulstice
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,636 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.4%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Lore-Rich 19.8%, Exploration 12.7%, Fantasy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish hack-and-slash game that emphasizes dual-character synergy and fast-paced action.
- #18 Avowed
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 12,085 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.9 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: Magic 24.1%, Open World 17.4%, Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 12%, Fantasy 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person fantasy RPG that emphasizes magic and exploration in a rich, reactive world.
- #19 South of Midnight
84% matchVery Positive94% of 4,380 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
Why similar: Magic 29.3%, Female Protagonist 26%, Fantasy 12.9%, Story Rich 9.1%, Dark 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A magic-focused action-adventure game with a distinct atmosphere and a female lead.
- #20 GreedFall
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,493 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: Open World 28.7%, RPG 19.6%, Action RPG 11.6%, Magic 7.4%, Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy RPG that allows for diverse combat styles and meaningful world-building.
- #21 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,463 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Magic 34.5%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Fantasy 10.7%, Story Rich 9%, Atmospheric 6%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure game centered on magical abilities and a female protagonist.
- #22 Outcast - A New Beginning
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,620 reviews2024
Dev: Appeal StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the breathtaking alien world of Adelpha, support the local Talans in their struggles and fight your way through fast-paced battles against invading robot forces in this 3rd-person, open world, action adventure sequel to the 1999 cult classic.
Why similar: Open World 74.1%, Action 16.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features an open world with jetpack-based movement that captures the freedom of traversal found in Forspoken.
- #23 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 29,619 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 29.6 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
Why similar: Open World 24.8%, Action RPG 22.5%, RPG 14.1%, Cinematic 7%, Fantasy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive, beautiful world to explore with high-octane action-RPG combat mechanics.
- #24 Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
81% matchMixed69% of 43,840 reviews2024
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 33.8 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.4%, RPG 19.9%, Fantasy 19.7%, Magic 10.9%, LGBTQ+ 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern fantasy RPG with magic-focused combat and a heavy emphasis on character relationships.
- #25 Star Wars Outlaws
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 9,974 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.
Why similar: Parkour 27.9%, Open World 20.3%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Exploration 8.3%, RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure with traversal and third-person action mechanics in a sprawling setting.
- #26 Praey for the Gods
80% matchVery Positive81% of 3,071 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
Why similar: Open World 20.8%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Cinematic 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on climbing and traversal mechanics in a harsh, exploration-heavy environment.
- #27 BLACKTAIL
79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,684 reviews2022
Dev: THE PARASIGHTPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
Why similar: Open World 26.4%, Action RPG 20.7%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Exploration 12.4%, Story Rich 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines mythology-inspired exploration with archery and magic-based combat mechanics.
- #28 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
78% matchMixed55% of 101,516 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.1%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Open World 17.9%, Exploration 9.4%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a female protagonist and challenging, skill-based combat.
- #29 Eternal Strands
77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,568 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Action RPG 16%, Magic 14.7%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Open World 10.9%
- #30 Ghostwire: Tokyo
78% matchVery Positive83% of 19,664 reviews2022
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
Why similar: Open World 40.8%, Lore-Rich 20.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Story Rich 9.2%, Action 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Uses supernatural, magic-based combat in a dense urban open-world setting.
- #31 CODE VEIN II
77% matchMixed63% of 5,889 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 35.9%, RPG 23.3%, Open World 14.2%, Action 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #32 BIOMUTANT
79% matchMixed66% of 19,968 reviews2021
Dev: Experiment 101Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.2 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 43.6%, RPG 13%, Action RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 6.7%, Exploration 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a colorful open world with a variety of movement and combat abilities to experiment with.
- #33 Dragon's Dogma 2
76% matchMixed61% of 113,062 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.
Why similar: Open World 26.3%, Action RPG 21.2%, Magic 16%, RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 9.2%
- #34 God of War Ragnarök
74% matchVery Positive88% of 44,606 reviews2024
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 42.8 hrsMean: 49.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.1%, Open World 17.6%, RPG 12.7%, Cinematic 12.1%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #35 A Plague Tale: Requiem
75% matchVery Positive91% of 24,285 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.6%, Exploration 18.4%, Cinematic 17.7%, Dark 9.8%, Action 7.9%
- #36 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,129 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a third and first-person action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier. Reconnect with your lost heritage and discover what it means to be Na'vi.
Why similar: Open World 46.7%, Exploration 15.9%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 7.9%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #37 Crimson Desert
72% matchVery Positive83% of 102,630 reviews2026
Dev: Pearl Abyss
Windows · Mac
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 41.5%, Exploration 16%, Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 9.3%, Action 8.2%
- #38 Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,671 reviews2024
Dev: A44 GamesPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
From games studio A44, makers of Ashen, comes an explosive Souls-lite, where Gods and guns collide in a battle for the future of humanity.
Why similar: Magic 26.6%, Action RPG 17.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 7.9%
- #39 Redfall
76% matchMostly Negative38% of 4,651 reviews2023
Dev: Arkane AustinPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of vampires who have cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors, slay alone or squad up in open-world FPS action.
Why similar: Open World 54.1%, Fantasy 11.2%, Action 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Adventure 7.8%
- #40 The Pathless
73% matchVery Positive91% of 2,028 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
Why similar: Open World 24.3%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Exploration 14.9%, Fantasy 10.3%, Story Rich 9%
- #41 GreedFall: The Dying World
71% matchMixed63% of 1,049 reviews2026
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 23.1%, RPG 16.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, Fantasy 13.5%, Exploration 10.7%
- #42 Lost in Random™
73% matchVery Positive89% of 5,143 reviews2021
Dev: ZoinkPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.
Why similar: Action RPG 20%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Exploration 16.5%, Fantasy 13%, Action 9.7%
- #43 Decay of Logos
75% matchMixed53% of 283 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.7%, Open World 14.5%, Magic 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Lore-Rich 13.3%
- #44 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
72% matchMixed67% of 2,060 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.1%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Open World 14.5%, RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #45 Hell is Us
69% matchVery Positive87% of 5,146 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.7%, Open World 16%, Exploration 12.9%, RPG 12.6%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #46 Scars Above
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,326 reviews2023
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.8%, Exploration 19.9%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Open World 5.7%
- #47 Visions of Mana
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,602 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.1%, Lore-Rich 18.8%, Magic 14.6%, RPG 14.3%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #48 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
69% matchVery Positive84% of 4,310 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: Action RPG 37.7%, RPG 19.6%, Action 9.3%, Fantasy 9.3%, Dark 6.9%
- #49 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,824 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.6 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: Action RPG 25.2%, Open World 24.8%, RPG 18.6%, Fantasy 11.4%, Action 5.8%
- #50 Unknown 9: Awakening
71% matchMostly Negative37% of 895 reviews2024
Dev: Reflector Entertainment Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
You are Haroona, a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into a mysterious dimension: the Fold. On her quest for powerful hidden knowledge, she must learn to master the powers of the Fold to fight a secret society with a hostile agenda.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 32%, Lore-Rich 23.8%, Cinematic 16.8%, Story Rich 9.4%, Action 7.7%
- #51 The Medium
69% matchVery Positive89% of 9,813 reviews2021
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 37%, Adventure 13.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Dark 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #52 Marvel's Spider-Man 2
66% matchVery Positive82% of 35,905 reviews2025
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 26.4 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Be Greater. Together. The incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter Parker and Miles Morales into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in an exciting chapter of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man franchise on PC.
Why similar: Open World 53.9%, Action 12.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Exploration 5.8%
- #53 VALKYRIE ELYSIUM
70% matchMixed63% of 1,182 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.8%, Action RPG 24%, RPG 16.8%, Fantasy 8.5%, Action 8.2%
- #54 Lost Soul Aside™
67% matchMixed59% of 1,988 reviews2025
Dev: Ultizero GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.
Why similar: Action RPG 36%, RPG 19.6%, Exploration 15.7%, Fantasy 11.3%, Action 9.4%
- #55 Gotham Knights
68% matchMixed67% of 24,615 reviews2022
Dev: Warner Bros. Games MontréalPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Batman is dead. It is now up to the Batman Family - Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin - to protect Gotham City.
Why similar: Open World 33.2%, Action RPG 25.7%, RPG 11.5%, Story Rich 7%, Action 6.8%
- #56 FRACTALS OF DESTINY
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: KRAKATOA STUDIOS
Windows
FRACTALS OF DESTINY features new gameplay called Hybrid RPG, great visuals and epic story delivered by superhero female protagonist with unique combat style while exploring beautiful planets.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.1%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Open World 13.4%, Magic 13%, RPG 8.8%
- #57 Assassin's Creed Mirage
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 11,146 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft BordeauxPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.
Why similar: Parkour 37.9%, Open World 22.4%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 9%, Action 4.5%
- #58 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
67% matchVery Positive88% of 127,476 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 32.6%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Action RPG 10.1%, RPG 9.7%, Exploration 7%
- #59 OUTRIDERS
68% matchMixed67% of 61,020 reviews2021
Dev: People Can FlyPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.
Why similar: RPG 38%, Open World 25.6%, Action 14.4%, Adventure 11%, Violent 5.6%
- #60 Steelrising
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,664 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 24%, RPG 13.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Fantasy 10.5%, Cinematic 8.7%