Games Like God of War Ragnarök

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Mythology 25.2%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Story Rich 7.3%, Third Person 6.2%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Kratos's previous Norse saga delivers the same over-the-shoulder axe combat, mythic realms, cinematic presentation, and central father-and-son relationship.

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 18.2%, Cinematic 17.2%, Story Rich 9.3%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Emotional 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, spectacle-heavy fantasy epic with cinematic boss battles, emotionally driven storytelling, and fast, ability-based melee combat.

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 18.6%, Story Rich 11%, Action RPG 10.9%, Third Person 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a polished cinematic revenge story with satisfying third-person swordplay, exploration, duels, and a beautifully realized historical setting.

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 33.7%, Action RPG 14.1%, Souls-like 7.9%, Hack and Slash 6.5%, RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This mythology-rooted action RPG emphasizes demanding third-person melee encounters, powerful transformations, elaborate bosses, and a grand legendary journey.

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: Cinematic 19.6%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Souls-like 12.7%, Third Person 10.4%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its responsive staff-and-spirit combat, mythic fantasy world, environmental puzzles, and character-focused adventure structure strongly echo God of War's lighter moments.

Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.9%, Action RPG 13.9%, Souls-like 11.7%, Third Person 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers highly polished third-person action built around parries, combos, huge bosses, traversal, and cinematic sci-fi storytelling.

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

Why similar: Open World 15.5%, Third Person 14.7%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Souls-like 13.8%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its story-led adventure, deliberate lightsaber combat, semi-open exploration, puzzles, and father-figure relationships make it an excellent structural match.

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 33%, Open World 13.7%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Third Person 11.2%, RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its Viking setting, Norse mythology, raiding fantasy, and axe-focused combat make it a natural thematic companion to Ragnarök.

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: Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Third Person 12.2%, Open World 11.6%, Souls-like 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This focused predecessor similarly mixes cinematic storytelling, satisfying melee combat, environmental puzzles, and interconnected adventure environments.

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 36.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Third Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its Norse-inspired setting, intimate character drama, puzzle-driven progression, and brutal combat offer a smaller but similarly mythic adventure.

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 30.3%, Souls-like 11%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Open World 7.8%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This darker third-person action adventure features weighty dodge-based combat, supernatural mythology, exploration, and challenging boss fights.

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 31.3%, Open World 12%, RPG 9.7%, Action 9.3%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: Death's quest mixes hack-and-slash combat, mythic apocalyptic lore, dungeon puzzles, loot progression, and massive fantasy environments.

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

Why similar: Mythology 27.9%, Action RPG 12%, Open World 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Third Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful open-world Greek mythology adventure with godly powers, traversal, combat challenges, and puzzle-heavy exploration.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.8%, Action 17.7%, Third Person 13.3%, Story Rich 6.6%, Gore 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more combo-driven and arcade-like, it excels at stylish weapon switching, spectacular encounters, and premium character-action combat.

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: Action RPG 15.3%, Cinematic 13.4%, Open World 12.3%, RPG 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines cinematic storytelling, party relationships, flashy real-time combat, exploration, and huge set-piece boss encounters.

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 51.5%, RPG 15%, Story Rich 10.7%, Open World 9.5%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This philosophical action RPG pairs fluid melee combat, large boss encounters, emotional storytelling, and a memorable world-spanning journey.

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: Action RPG 24.2%, Open World 18.2%, RPG 12.9%, Third Person 12.4%, Souls-like 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A historical action RPG with robust weapon combat, parries, exploration, companion bonds, and cinematic missions in a turbulent setting.

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: Cinematic 15.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, Emotional 12.1%, Third Person 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural action combat and emotionally charged partnership story suit players who value Ragnarök's mature, relationship-centered narrative.

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 24.4%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Action 14.4%, Third Person 12.3%, Story Rich 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its high-end cinematic storytelling, fluid third-person melee combat, traversal, and character relationships offer comparable blockbuster polish.

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 24.1%, Action RPG 13.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, Third Person 11.8%, RPG 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its polished third-person combat, enormous machine hunts, spectacular landscapes, and story-driven questing provide a similarly blockbuster adventure feel.

Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.8%, Souls-like 19.9%, RPG 19.5%, Action 14.1%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers deep, demanding melee combat against Japanese mythological creatures, with weapon variety and formidable boss encounters.

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 23%, Hack and Slash 14%, Third Person 11.6%, Action 11.2%, Open World 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its exceptionally precise sword combat, relentless boss design, mythic supernatural setting, and focused third-person action reward mastery.

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: Cinematic 24.1%, Action-Adventure 21%, Story Rich 16.7%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is another cinematic third-person adventure with a tightly written traveling-party dynamic, large action sequences, and heartfelt humor.

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 14.2%, RPG 10.2%, Action RPG 9.8%, Third Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers brutal third-person combat, fantasy warfare, supernatural powers, large-scale exploration, and a rich world built from legendary mythology.

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 20.5%, Open World 14.1%, RPG 13%, Third Person 9.6%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its emotional party-driven fantasy narrative and fast, flashy action combat make it a strong choice for story-focused action RPG fans.

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.1%, Story Rich 19.8%, Third Person 17.8%, Emotional 17.6%, Action 9.5%

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action-Adventure 20.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third Person 10.9%, Gore 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct, muscular third-person action game built around brutal close-range combat, supernatural monsters, upgrades, and boss-focused missions.

Aperion is on the precipice of ruin. You are the last of the Valorian knights, god-like warriors able to equip Valorplates, legendary armor sets that transform wielders into unstoppable masters of melee combat. Ascend in Godfall, the first-of-its-kind, looter-slasher, melee action-RPG.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Action RPG 18.7%, Third Person 11%, RPG 9.8%, Cinematic 9%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person melee-focused combat, weapon classes, divine fantasy aesthetic, and large boss encounters fit the action side of Ragnarök particularly well.

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 15.9%, Cinematic 13.3%, Action RPG 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Third Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This fantasy action RPG blends melee combat, firearms, traversal, divine enemies, and a quest to confront powerful gods.

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 26.7%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Cinematic 21.2%, Story Rich 8.4%, Third Person 6.5%

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: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Cinematic 18.2%, Action RPG 14.1%, Third Person 8.7%, Open World 7.7%

Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 29.6%, Third Person 22.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Action 10.9%, Open World 6.8%

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: Cinematic 23.8%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Story Rich 13.9%, Emotional 13.4%, Third Person 12.8%

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: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Action RPG 15.9%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, RPG 9.5%, Third Person 7.6%

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: Cinematic 26.4%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Emotional 12.8%, Third Person 12.6%, Adventure 7.8%

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Mythology 32%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Action RPG 12.9%, Action 7.8%, RPG 7.8%

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 27.9%, Action 14.3%, Third Person 13.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Adventure 10.1%

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 24.1%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Story Rich 13.5%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 11.1%

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 18.5%, Action RPG 11.2%, RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 10%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

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 25.9%, Story Rich 12.6%, RPG 12.2%, Action RPG 11.6%, Third Person 11.2%

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: Mythology 23.7%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Emotional 13.3%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 8.7%

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: Action-Adventure 20.8%, Open World 19%, Third Person 17.7%, Story Rich 11.8%, Emotional 11.5%

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

Why similar: Mythology 40.1%, Open World 25.6%, Third Person 13.6%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 7.3%

Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.6%, Open World 18.7%, RPG 12.6%, Cinematic 11.6%, Story Rich 7.9%

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: Third Person 12.9%, Action RPG 12.8%, Souls-like 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Story Rich 9.6%

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 36.2%, Action RPG 32.8%, RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 6.4%, Gore 5.6%

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 37.8%, Action RPG 24.8%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Action 7.9%, PvE 4.3%

Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.2%, Cinematic 20.2%, Story Rich 15%, Third Person 13.5%, Adventure 11.2%

BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

Why similar: Action 61.8%, Atmospheric 20.9%, Singleplayer 17.2%

Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.4%, Third Person 15.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Emotional 11.6%

In this epic Norse myth-inspired roguelike dungeon crawler, wield divine power to challenge Loki and uncover the secrets of the Nine Realms through the branches of Yggdrasil. Grow stronger and reshape Ragnarok’s fate with legendary weapons of the gods.

Why similar: Mythology 38.7%, Hack and Slash 34.2%, RPG 13.3%, Action 11.1%, Fantasy 2.2%

An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Action RPG 16.1%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Souls-like 12.8%, Action 11.3%

KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) brings one chapter of the series to a close. Travel to exciting new Disney and Pixar worlds, and prepare for the final showdown.

Why similar: Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 13.2%, Action 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Emotional 9.9%

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Action RPG 18.8%, Third Person 12.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Action 8.1%

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 19.2%, RPG 15.2%, Open World 13%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Action 7.8%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28%, Mythology 16.7%, Action 11.8%, Third Person 9.4%, Open World 9.1%

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: Action-Adventure 17.7%, Open World 16.4%, Action RPG 13.3%, Third Person 12.3%, Action 8.2%

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 19.4%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action RPG 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Third Person 7.7%

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 31.8%, Cinematic 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 11.4%, Story Rich 10.4%

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: Action RPG 17.7%, Open World 14.7%, Third Person 11%, RPG 11%, Story Rich 7.4%