Games Like God of War

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Mythology 25.5%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Story Rich 7.3%, Third Person 6.4%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It directly continues Kratos' Norse saga with the same over-the-shoulder combat, cinematic boss fights, and father-child emotional core.

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

Why similar: Mythology 40.9%, Souls-like 12.4%, Action RPG 8.3%, Story Rich 6.8%, Combat 6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers mythic monster-slaying, weighty melee duels, and spectacular third-person boss encounters in a gods-and-legends world.

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: Open World 17.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Souls-like 11.7%, Third Person 8.5%, Combat 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the polished third-person action, strong narrative drive, and sweeping journey through a beautiful but dangerous world, even if it trades Norse myth for samurai cinema.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Mythology 39.2%, Story Rich 14.4%, Third Person 8.5%, Violent 7%, Hack and Slash 7%

Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into psychological horror, but its mythic setting, intimate camera, and brutal story-first combat make it a natural fit.

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.9%, Open World 16.2%, Third Person 14%, Story Rich 12.4%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends cinematic storytelling, parry-heavy melee combat, exploration, and character growth in a way that feels very close to modern God of War.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.8%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Open World 13.3%, Third Person 12.7%, Story Rich 12%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same kind of deliberate third-person melee combat, light RPG progression, and story-driven trek through hostile mythic-feeling spaces.

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: Souls-like 25.8%, Third Person 13%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes satisfying melee combos, puzzle-filled exploration, and heartfelt companion-focused storytelling in a fantasy adventure that often echoes God of War's structure.

In this action-adventure game, set sail for Ancient Greece to alter its fate. Fight in visceral battles on land and sea, shape your destiny from outcast to legend, and uncover secrets of your past.

Why similar: Mythology 37.5%, Open World 20.9%, Third Person 9%, RPG 7.6%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: It gives you ancient myth, flashy melee abilities, large-scale exploration, and heroic adventure vibes that overlap well with God of War's mythology angle.

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: Story Rich 16.5%, Action RPG 14.3%, Third Person 10.7%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Emotional 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers blockbuster boss fights, combo-driven melee combat, and a serious character-driven fantasy story with the same AAA spectacle appeal.

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 26.7%, Story Rich 15.9%, Third Person 10.6%, Adventure 9.3%, RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a cinematic single-player journey, big monster-style battles, and a similar mix of story, exploration, and action-RPG progression.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.

Why similar: Mythology 36.2%, Open World 13.1%, Third Person 9.9%, Violent 9.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It pushes further into Norse culture and open-world RPG systems while still delivering brutal melee combat and myth-inspired questing.

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.3%, Third Person 18.6%, Emotional 14.6%, Violent 10.5%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its intense surrogate-parent dynamic and prestige single-player presentation make it one of the closest matches for players chasing God of War's emotional storytelling.

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Open World 13.9%, Action 10.2%, Third Person 8.5%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines weighty melee combat, loot and progression, puzzle dungeons, and apocalyptic fantasy mythology in a very God of War-adjacent package.

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 20.5%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Violent 10.1%, Third Person 8.5%, Gore 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers satisfying third-person combat, upgrade-driven character growth, and cinematic clashes in a dark fantasy world full of larger-than-life enemies.

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: Souls-like 30.6%, Open World 17%, Third Person 9.9%, Action RPG 9.1%, RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: For players who want even bigger fantasy vistas, brutal boss encounters, and exploration-driven combat, this is a natural next step from God of War.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Open World 21.2%, Third Person 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Action 9.8%, Fantasy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same thrill of carving through enemies with stylish third-person combat and a power-fantasy arc across a dangerous mythic world.

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: Open World 26.8%, Story Rich 19.4%, RPG 12.1%, Third Person 8.9%, Fantasy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the mature storytelling, monster hunting, and epic fantasy quest feel, though it emphasizes RPG choice more than tight brawler combat.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Open World 9.1%, Third Person 9.1%, Action 9%, Hack and Slash 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its demanding swordplay is harsher, but the intense boss fights, cinematic scale, and finely tuned melee systems will strongly appeal to God of War combat fans.

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: Mythology 49.6%, Story Rich 16.9%, Third Person 9.7%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It returns to myth-heavy, intimate third-person storytelling with a rawer combat model and a striking journey through a hostile legendary world.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Action 11.6%, Third Person 11.2%, Violent 11.1%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It feels like a more old-school cousin to God of War, with heavy weapon combat, puzzle dungeons, and mythic apocalyptic set pieces.

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: Third Person 15.6%, Emotional 12.6%, Story Rich 12.5%, Action RPG 11.4%, Combat 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features an emotionally heavy supernatural journey with close-quarters combat, partnership-driven storytelling, and a serious dark-fantasy tone.

“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.4%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 12.5%, Gore 10%, Open World 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers cinematic era-piece hack-and-slash combat, brutal finishers, and a focused campaign full of spectacle and mythic grandeur.

In Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man collide in an original action-packed story. Play as an experienced Peter Parker, fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel’s New York. Web-swing through vibrant neighborhoods and defeat villains with epic takedowns.

Why similar: Open World 26%, Story Rich 17.6%, Third Person 13.1%, Combat 12.7%, Action 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers polished third-person action, cinematic storytelling, and upgrade-driven melee combat, just in a superhero setting rather than mythic fantasy.

Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.

Why similar: Mythology 35.8%, Open World 12.2%, Third Person 9.1%, Action RPG 7.5%, RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: If the mythology is what hooked you, this offers a lighter but very enjoyable open-world take on godly powers, monsters, and ancient legends.

Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord leading the unpredictable Guardians from one explosion of chaos to the next. You got this. Probably.

Why similar: Story Rich 32.2%, Action 15.5%, Singleplayer 10.5%, Adventure 10.3%, Exploration 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a tightly directed blockbuster campaign with constant banter, spectacular set pieces, and an emotional found-family arc that fans of cinematic single-player adventures often love.

The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.

Why similar: Story Rich 25.4%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Action 10.5%, RPG 10.4%, Violent 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends melancholic storytelling, real-time melee combat, and a ruined mythic world in a way that resonates with God of War's emotional fantasy.

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: Mythology 41.6%, Open World 13.1%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on lonely exploration and giant creature battles, making it a good pick if your favorite God of War moments were the epic monster encounters.

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: Hack and Slash 15.6%, Souls-like 15.6%, Third Person 10.2%, Combat 9%, Action RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes weighty axe-and-gun combat, mythic enemies, and a bleak fantasy journey that feels like a scrappier AA spin on modern God of War.

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: Hack and Slash 43%, Story Rich 15.1%, RPG 12.3%, Open World 11%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the stylish action-RPG combat, tragic storytelling, and epic larger-than-life boss design, though it is more anime and philosophical in tone.

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

Why similar: Open World 37.2%, Story Rich 14.7%, Third Person 12.1%, Violent 9%, Action 7.9%

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Story Rich 21.2%, Action 15.2%, Third Person 14.4%, Adventure 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: It nails the warrior-and-companion-on-a-dangerous-journey structure with cinematic third-person combat and an emotional bond at its center.

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

Why similar: Open World 31.1%, Story Rich 23.1%, Action 9.6%, Third Person 9.2%, Adventure 9%

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Mythology 47.3%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Story Rich 10.2%, Action 6.6%, RPG 5.5%

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

Why similar: Open World 20.9%, Fantasy 10.8%, Story Rich 10.6%, Third Person 9.6%, RPG 9%

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31%, Action 15.4%, Third Person 15%, Adventure 9.6%, Fantasy 6%

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: Souls-like 17.1%, Third Person 11.8%, Story Rich 11.4%, Violent 8.7%, Action 8%

A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!

Why similar: Mythology 40%, Open World 22.3%, Third Person 10.9%, Exploration 7.1%, Action 6%

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Souls-like 17.4%, Open World 8.4%, Violent 7.9%, Action 7.3%

In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.

Why similar: Mythology 26%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Story Rich 9.5%, Third Person 8.3%, Action RPG 7.9%

A fierce struggle is taking place within Asgard, the realm of the Norse Gods.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Mythology 19.9%, Action 11.5%, Open World 9.5%, Third Person 9%

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Violent 11.5%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, RPG 7.3%, Action 7.2%

After the events of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, teenage Miles Morales is adjusting to his new home while following in the footsteps of his mentor, Peter Parker, as a new Spider-Man. When a fierce power struggle threatens to destroy his home, Miles must take up the mantle of Spider-Man and own it

Why similar: Open World 29.1%, Action 14.1%, Third Person 12.8%, Story Rich 11.2%, Combat 10.3%

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

Why similar: Gore 30%, Violent 28.3%, Action 16.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Singleplayer 5.7%

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.7%, Action 16.6%, Violent 12.3%, Third Person 12.2%, Story Rich 8.1%

Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

Why similar: Mythology 30.4%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Souls-like 12.7%, Open World 8.9%, Combat 7.5%

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: Third Person 20.9%, Emotional 15.8%, Action 13%, Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 10.5%

Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.2%, Mythology 20.2%, Action RPG 10%, RPG 9.6%, Action 9.5%

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.1%, Violent 15.3%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Gore 10.2%, Combat 10%

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Mythology 39.8%, Emotional 9.5%, Third Person 9.5%, Gore 9%, Story Rich 8.2%

A vibrant blend of survival and action RPG for 1-10 players! Craft legendary items, grow your home base and embark on an epic journey through procedural realms to face towering creatures hel-bent on unleashing Ragnarök. Valhalla can wait, Einherjar!

Why similar: Mythology 44.4%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, Action 7.6%, PvE 6.8%

Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Open World 11.9%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 9%

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: Mythology 23.1%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action 11.2%, Action RPG 10.7%, RPG 10.6%

Rule the god of thunder and challenge all the gods of the nine realms! In this Rogue-like, hack and slash game, develop your strategy and skills, subject all the gods who challenge you to your wrath, and become the only god of the universe.

Why similar: Mythology 53.8%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Action 17.2%, 3D 3.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.2%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 8.6%, Action RPG 4.7%

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 31.9%, Action RPG 22.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Gore 9.3%, RPG 8.8%

Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.

Why similar: Mythology 35.7%, Open World 11.9%, Story Rich 9.2%, Action RPG 8.1%, Hack and Slash 7.7%

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 25.1%, Third Person 21.4%, Story Rich 18.8%, Emotional 10.5%, Action 10.1%

As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

Why similar: Open World 17.8%, Story Rich 15.5%, Third Person 15.3%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 11.6%