- #1 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
97% matchVery Positive88% of 30,590 reviews2024
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 29.7 hrsMean: 61.0 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 30.3%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Action RPG 11.6%, Exploration 9.7%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist in a massive, visually stunning open world with fluid traversal and action-oriented combat.
- #2 FINAL FANTASY XVI
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 33,871 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.3%, Magic 16%, Fantasy 10.7%, RPG 9.9%, Cinematic 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-octane, spectacle-heavy action-RPG experience with a deep focus on magical abilities and cinematic storytelling.
- #3 Immortals Fenyx Rising
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,774 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Open World 24.9%, Action RPG 18.7%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, RPG 10.8%, Magic 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines open-world exploration with magical traversal and puzzle-solving in a vibrant, mythology-inspired setting.
- #4 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
95% matchVery Positive92% of 17,639 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 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 25.6%, Magic 20.1%, Exploration 12.7%, Cinematic 9.8%, Fantasy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling female protagonist and a focus on magical combat mechanics within a beautifully realized fantasy world.
- #5 Hogwarts Legacy
94% matchVery Positive90% of 374,289 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Why similar: Magic 26.9%, Open World 23.3%, Fantasy 10.1%, Action RPG 9.7%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an expansive open-world fantasy experience centered heavily on magic-based combat and exploration.
- #6 Ghostwire: Tokyo
94% matchVery Positive83% of 21,217 reviews2022
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 42.3%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Story Rich 9.2%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on first-person, magic-based combat and supernatural exploration within a modern open-world setting.
- #7 Sunset Overdrive
93% matchVery Positive90% of 14,516 reviews2018
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.
Why similar: Parkour 51.5%, Open World 31.4%, Action 6.3%, Adventure 3.3%, Female Protagonist 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-energy experience defined by its emphasis on fast-paced parkour and traversal-based combat.
- #8 CONTROL Ultimate Edition
92% matchVery Positive86% of 65,087 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 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 40.1%, Open World 14.2%, Story Rich 13.1%, Action 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on a powerful female protagonist utilizing supernatural telekinetic abilities to navigate and fight through a shifting environment.
- #9 Tales of ARISE
91% matchVery Positive87% of 36,789 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 34.6 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: Open World 22.3%, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 12.7%, Magic 12.6%, Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-fantasy action-RPG featuring vibrant environments and a deep, magic-infused combat system.
- #10 SCARLET NEXUS
91% matchVery Positive80% of 18,212 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: Action RPG 33.4%, Open World 24.3%, RPG 18.3%, Action 9.2%, Fantasy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes flashy, supernatural powers and fast-paced combat encounters.
- #11 NieR:Automata™
90% matchVery Positive87% of 153,730 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 27.8%, Open World 23.6%, RPG 23.1%, Story Rich 11%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, stylish action with a strong female lead and fluid movement mechanics that feel rewarding to master.
- #12 Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
89% matchVery Positive87% of 10,093 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 10.1 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 34.4%, Cinematic 18.6%, Story Rich 12.6%, Dark 9.8%, Psychological Horror 7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply cinematic and atmospheric experience centered on the personal journey of a female protagonist.
- #13 Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,612 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 24.4%, Magic 16.3%, Exploration 11.5%, Cinematic 9.4%, Fantasy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features desert exploration and unique magical combat mechanics.
- #14 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Remastered
87% matchVery Positive85% of 7,931 reviews2024
Dev: Guerrilla GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 40.4%, Female Protagonist 33.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an immersive open-world adventure with a strong female lead and tactical combat against mechanical beasts.
- #15 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,522 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 22.7%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Magic 18.2%, Exploration 11.5%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and fluid combat mechanics set in a mythological world.
- #16 A Plague Tale: Requiem
86% matchVery Positive91% of 27,560 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 28.9%, Exploration 17.2%, Cinematic 16.5%, Dark 9%, Action 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, story-rich adventure that highlights the journey of a strong female protagonist in a dangerous world.
- #17 Soulstice
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,812 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 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 23.9%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Lore-Rich 18.8%, Exploration 12.6%, Fantasy 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash action game with a focus on dual-character combat and stylish, high-speed encounters.
- #18 Outcast - A New Beginning
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,734 reviews2024
Dev: Appeal StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 74.4%, Action 16.6%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features an open-world setting with a heavy emphasis on jetpack-based traversal and varied combat encounters.
- #19 Star Wars Outlaws
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 12,856 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 28.2%, Open World 21.6%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Exploration 8.3%, RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration, traversal, and third-person combat.
- #20 Bayonetta
84% matchVery Positive92% of 32,715 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 63.1%, Action 16.4%, Fantasy 9.6%, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its high-octane, stylish combat and a powerful female protagonist who dominates the battlefield.
- #21 GreedFall
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 22,065 reviews2019
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.
Why similar: Open World 30.2%, RPG 20.1%, Action RPG 11.9%, Magic 7.6%, Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that blends fantasy elements with character-driven narrative and exploration.
- #22 Immortals of Aveum™
82% matchMixed70% of 3,273 reviews2023
Dev: Ascendant StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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%, Fantasy 16.7%, Open World 16.3%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person shooter that replaces traditional firearms with a variety of magic-based combat spells.
- #23 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
81% matchVery Positive84% of 9,319 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.1 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: Action RPG 21.6%, Lore-Rich 21.4%, Exploration 10.7%, RPG 9.9%, Cinematic 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that combines supernatural combat with a strong narrative focus and atmospheric exploration.
- #24 DmC: Devil May Cry
82% matchVery Positive93% of 33,124 reviews2013
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
Why similar: Action 46.3%, Adventure 15.9%, Fantasy 14.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers fluid, fast-paced action with a focus on style, movement, and supernatural combat abilities.
- #25 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 16,011 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 48.5%, Exploration 15.1%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 7.6%, Story Rich 7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a massive open world with fluid movement mechanics and action-oriented gameplay.
- #26 Praey for the Gods
81% matchVery Positive81% of 3,154 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 21.3%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Exploration 11.4%, Cinematic 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that emphasizes large-scale boss battles and traversal mechanics in a frozen landscape.
- #27 Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
79% matchMixed68% of 45,114 reviews2024
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 33.0 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.3%, RPG 19.6%, Fantasy 19%, LGBTQ+ 11.4%, Magic 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy action-RPG with a strong focus on magic, character relationships, and cinematic combat.
- #28 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 36,065 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 25.9%, Action RPG 22.3%, RPG 13.9%, Cinematic 6.8%, Fantasy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive action-RPG with a massive world to explore and a highly polished, cinematic combat system.
- #29 BLACKTAIL
79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,858 reviews2022
Dev: THE PARASIGHTPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 27.1%, Action RPG 20.6%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Story Rich 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A mythology-inspired open-world adventure that focuses on archery and magic-based combat.
- #30 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
78% matchMixed57% of 106,454 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 30.6 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 23%, Open World 17.9%, Exploration 9.1%, RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and challenging, fast-paced combat mechanics.
- #31 Avowed
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,289 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.
Why similar: Magic 24.1%, Open World 17.8%, Action RPG 17.5%, RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 11.2%
- #32 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,999 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 33.6%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Fantasy 10.3%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 5.5%
- #33 South of Midnight
76% matchVery Positive94% of 4,787 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 16.5 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 29.5%, Female Protagonist 26.5%, Fantasy 12.6%, Story Rich 9%, Dark 6.4%
- #34 Eternal Strands
76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,784 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 16.1%, Magic 14.9%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Open World 11%
- #35 CONTROL Resonant
73% matchVery Positive90% of 8,672 reviews2026
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and our survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.9%, Lore-Rich 19.5%, Open World 18.9%, Cinematic 10.8%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #36 Beast of Reincarnation
75% matchMixed59% of 6,278 reviews2026
Dev: GAME FREAK inc.Pub: Fictions
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Game Freak's brand-new title: Beast of Reincarnation is an action RPG with a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat. Experience the innovative "one-person, one-dog action RPG" in the beautiful yet harsh world of Beast of Reincarnation. What awaits at the end of Emma and Koo's journey?
Why similar: Action RPG 23.8%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Open World 20.2%, RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #37 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
73% matchVery Positive93% of 5,573 reviews2026
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on an original story, prequel to the award-winning games: A Plague Tale. As Sophia, journey to the Minotaur’s Island, outsmart deadly foes, unravel ancient secrets, and confront a mythical creature at the heart of a devastating curse.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Lore-Rich 26.6%, Fantasy 17.2%, Action 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.9%
- #38 GreedFall: The Dying World
75% matchMixed58% of 1,536 reviews2026
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Return to the GreedFall universe in a thrilling new adventure, where every choice has consequences. Ripped away from your island, you will travel across the war-torn, disease-ravaged Old Continent, forging alliances, and fighting to regain your freedom!
Why similar: Open World 23%, RPG 15.9%, Action RPG 14.8%, Fantasy 12.9%, Exploration 10.4%
- #39 CODE VEIN II
74% matchMixed67% of 7,685 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.
Why similar: Action RPG 35.7%, RPG 21.9%, Open World 16.2%, Action 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #40 The Blood of Dawnwalker
70% matchVery Positive87% of 27,631 reviews2026
Dev: Rebel WolvesPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.
Why similar: Open World 29.8%, Action RPG 24.8%, RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 9.4%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #41 BIOMUTANT
74% matchMixed66% of 20,215 reviews2021
Dev: Experiment 101Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Why similar: Open World 44.1%, RPG 13%, Action RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 6.5%, Action 6.5%
- #42 God of War Ragnarök
71% matchVery Positive89% of 50,504 reviews2024
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 44.1 hrsMean: 51.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.6%, Open World 18.7%, RPG 12.6%, Cinematic 11.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #43 Dragon's Dogma 2
71% matchMixed62% of 117,711 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.5 hrsMean: 49.2 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 27.1%, Action RPG 21.2%, Magic 15.9%, RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 9%
- #44 The Pathless
72% matchVery Positive91% of 2,213 reviews2021
Dev: Giant SquidPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.9 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 24.7%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Exploration 14.8%, Fantasy 10.1%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #45 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
71% matchVery Positive88% of 128,328 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 42.3 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 32.9%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Action RPG 10.1%, RPG 9.6%, Exploration 6.9%
- #46 Hell is Us
68% matchVery Positive85% of 6,870 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 19.6%, Open World 17%, Exploration 13%, RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #47 Redfall
72% matchMostly Negative39% of 4,721 reviews2023
Dev: Arkane AustinPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.5 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 54.6%, Fantasy 10.8%, Action 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Adventure 7.9%
- #48 Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,954 reviews2024
Dev: A44 GamesPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 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 26.7%, Action RPG 17.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 7.7%
- #49 Decay of Logos
73% matchMixed54% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 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 15.9%, Open World 14.8%, Magic 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Lore-Rich 12.5%
- #50 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,202 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.5%, Open World 25.1%, RPG 18.2%, Fantasy 11.1%, Action 5.8%
- #51 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
70% matchMixed67% of 2,097 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.2%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Open World 14.7%, RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #52 Visions of Mana
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,752 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.5%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Magic 14.9%, RPG 14.4%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #53 Scars Above
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,639 reviews2023
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 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 47%, Exploration 19.5%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Open World 5.8%
- #54 VALKYRIE ELYSIUM
69% matchMixed63% of 1,220 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 27.4%, Action RPG 24.2%, RPG 16.6%, Fantasy 8.4%, Action 8.3%
- #55 Assassin's Creed Mirage
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 12,471 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft BordeauxPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 15.2 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 41.7%, Open World 21.4%, Action RPG 12%, RPG 6.5%, Action 4.1%
- #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 28.2%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Open World 13.6%, Magic 13%, RPG 8.8%
- #57 Unknown 9: Awakening
69% matchMostly Negative37% of 950 reviews2024
Dev: Reflector Entertainment Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 33%, Lore-Rich 22.6%, Cinematic 16.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Action 8%
- #58 Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2
66% matchMixed55% of 13,155 reviews2025
Dev: The Chinese RoomPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You are the Nomad — an elder vampire awakening from a century-long slumber, new to the modern nights. Trapped in your Blood is a stranger’s voice. This entity, a vampire detective known as Fabien, will be your guide to 21st-century Seattle.
Why similar: Open World 26.9%, RPG 15.8%, Action 14%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #59 ELEX II
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 6,949 reviews2022
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.
Why similar: Open World 24.2%, Action RPG 17.8%, Magic 12.1%, RPG 10.3%, Exploration 8.9%
- #60 The Medium
66% matchVery Positive89% of 10,319 reviews2021
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 40.5%, Adventure 14.8%, Story Rich 10.6%, Dark 10%, Atmospheric 8.6%