- #1 Risen
97% matchVery Positive89% of 10,803 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Why similar: Gothic 31.7% ★, RPG 15.8%, Third Person 7.4%, Fantasy 7%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Made by the original Gothic developers, it delivers the same scrappy early-game survival, dense world exploration, and faction-based character growth.
- #2 Gothic® 3
96% matchVery Positive82% of 12,361 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.
Why similar: Gothic 21.5% ★, RPG 17.8%, Medieval 10.3%, Third Person 9.3%, Fantasy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It keeps the series’ open-ended exploration and world reactivity while scaling the experience into a broader, still distinctly Gothic sandbox.
- #3 Of Ash and Steel
96% matchMixed66% of 6,918 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: Gothic 26.7% ★, Action RPG 12.6%, Medieval 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Crafting 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its gritty medieval-fantasy setting, third-person combat, and old-school open-world structure make it one of the most direct modern Gothic-likes on Steam.
- #4 ELEX
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 19,601 reviews2017
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
Why similar: Gothic 28.5% ★, RPG 21.4%, Third Person 11.3%, Fantasy 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Despite the sci-fi setting, it strongly recreates Gothic’s tough combat, faction identity, exploration-first structure, and dangerous world full of handcrafted discovery.
- #5 Risen 3 - Titan Lords
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,457 reviews2014
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.
Why similar: Gothic 36.6% ★, RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Action RPG 7.6%, Third Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: It preserves the Piranha Bytes style of freeform exploration, faction-aligned progression, and janky-but-satisfying third-person action RPG adventuring.
- #6 ELEX II
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 6,928 reviews2022
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.6 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: Gothic 18.4% ★, Action RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Third Person 8.7%, Realistic 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This offers another large reactive open world with quest consequence, faction roleplaying, and the same climb-from-nobody progression Gothic fans tend to love.
- #7 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
91% matchVery Positive88% of 35,182 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.4%, Action RPG 17.3%, Third Person 14.3%, RPG 13.7%, Exploration 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its grim fantasy tone, open-ended exploration, dangerous world, and immersive questing echo the darker and more reactive side of Gothic.
- #8 ArcaniA
93% matchMixed55% of 3,261 reviews2010
Dev: SpellboundPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.
Why similar: RPG 24.8%, Gothic 19.2% ★, Action RPG 12%, Third Person 11.6%, Fantasy 10%
Why You'll Like It: Although more streamlined than classic Gothic, it still delivers third-person dark-fantasy adventuring in the same universe with similar combat and exploration appeal.
- #9 Risen 2: Dark Waters
92% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,784 reviews2012
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Gothic 18.2% ★, Third Person 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Fantasy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Even with its pirate theme, it still feels very Gothic in its hand-authored worldbuilding, faction choices, and exploratory action-RPG flow.
- #10 Drova - Forsaken Kin
91% matchVery Positive94% of 9,712 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, RPG 15.4%, Exploration 12.8%, Magic 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Even in 2D, it channels Gothic’s spirit extremely well through faction politics, hostile exploration, and a gritty world where you earn every victory.
- #11 The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker
90% matchVery Positive84% of 932 reviews2024
Dev: Olipa Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A story driven solo RPG inspired by oldschool games like RuneScape and Ultima Online! Explore a sprawling medieval fantasy world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale.
Why similar: Third Person 18.6%, Medieval 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Crafting 10.9%, Magic 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It leans into old-school open-world RPG progression and grounded adventuring in a way that will appeal to players who like Gothic’s slower, more deliberate pace.
- #12 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
89% matchVery Positive88% of 48,978 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: RPG 17.4%, Action RPG 16%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Fantasy 10.4%, Third Person 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is a great fit if you want weighty third-person combat, monster-filled exploration, and a dark fantasy world that rewards curiosity and preparation.
- #13 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 69,968 reviews2025
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
Why similar: RPG 19.6%, Action RPG 19.2%, Fantasy 13.9%, Third Person 12.1%, Exploration 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its classic open-world RPG structure, faction questlines, and emphasis on free exploration make it a natural pick for players chasing Gothic-style adventure.
- #14 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
87% matchVery Positive94% of 193,295 reviews2025
Dev: Warhorse StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 54.9 hrsMean: 76.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
Why similar: Medieval 27.6%, Realistic 17.7%, RPG 16.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Combat 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It continues that same organic, systems-driven open-world roleplaying with even more reactive quest design and lived-in world detail.
- #15 Outward Definitive Edition
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 31,321 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.
Why similar: RPG 36.9%, Fantasy 14.4%, Third Person 13.3%, Exploration 11.7%, Realistic 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same feeling of vulnerability, hard-earned progress, and meaningful world traversal in a harsh fantasy setting that does not hold your hand.
- #16 GreedFall
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,967 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: RPG 27.2%, Action RPG 14.7%, Third Person 14.3%, Fantasy 10%, Story Rich 10%
Why You'll Like It: Its faction-heavy questing, strong worldbuilding, and roleplaying-driven progression make it a solid match for Gothic’s emphasis on social alignment and exploration.
- #17 Kingdom Come: Deliverance
86% matchVery Positive84% of 184,967 reviews2018
Dev: Warhorse Studios
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!
Why similar: Medieval 31.3%, Realistic 16.3%, RPG 16.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.8%, Action RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Though historical rather than fantasy, its grounded immersion, punishing early game, and reactive world design scratch a very similar itch.
- #18 Gedonia
85% matchVery Positive87% of 3,934 reviews2022
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.
Why similar: Medieval 14.6%, Magic 13.9%, Third Person 12.7%, Crafting 12.2%, RPG 11%
Why You'll Like It: This indie open-world RPG offers lots of freedom in exploration and character building, with an old-school sense of discovery that fits Gothic’s appeal.
- #19 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
84% matchVery Positive92% of 375,386 reviews2016
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 21.4 hrsMean: 106.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
Why similar: RPG 24.3%, Magic 17.3%, Fantasy 17.1%, Third Person 9.5%, Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares Gothic’s appeal of freely exploring a dangerous fantasy world, building your character organically, and getting lost in side quests and atmosphere.
- #20 SpellMaster: The Saga
84% matchMixed41% of 471 reviews2022
Dev: Spellbook CreationsPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
SpellMaster - The Saga is a story-driving action RPG inspired by the Gothic series. Gameplay takes place in an open, seamless world filled with secrets, mysteries, terrible monsters, and varied NPCs. Who to be and how to behave is yours to choose - this is your Saga
Why similar: Gothic 21.5% ★, Action RPG 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Medieval 10.3%, Magic 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes third-person action-RPG combat, fantasy exploration, and a rough-around-the-edges old-school design ethos that overlaps well with Gothic.
- #21 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,137 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 25.8%, RPG 20.4%, Fantasy 12.7%, Third Person 8.7%, Action 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It is less grounded than Gothic, but its third-person action-RPG combat and large fantasy world still make it a worthwhile adjacent recommendation.
- #22 Arx Fatalis
83% matchVery Positive88% of 2,630 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.6%, RPG 24%, Fantasy 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Magic 8%
Why You'll Like It: It is more immersive-sim and first-person, but its oppressive dark-fantasy atmosphere and systemic roleplaying closely match Gothic’s dense, dangerous feel.
- #23 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 882,581 reviews2015
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 22.1 hrsMean: 99.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: RPG 14.8%, Medieval 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its dark-fantasy atmosphere, morally messy world, and exploration-driven storytelling make it a strong choice if Gothic’s mood is what grabbed you most.
- #24 Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
81% matchVery Positive91% of 11,794 reviews2006
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
Why similar: RPG 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Magic 13.3%, Fantasy 13.3%, Action RPG 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: If you mainly want tactile melee combat and grim fantasy adventuring, this delivers a similarly weighty and scrappy style of action.
- #25 The Bloodline
80% matchVery Positive83% of 3,934 reviews2023
Dev: Shieldbearer StudiosPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The Bloodline is a sandbox adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come…
Why similar: Medieval 19.7%, Action RPG 19.3%, RPG 11.5%, Combat 11.1%, Third Person 11%
Why You'll Like It: Its sandboxy exploration, skill-driven growth, and freeform old-school RPG sensibilities make it a good pick for players who love Gothic’s sense of unstructured adventure.
- #26 Two Worlds II HD
82% matchMixed64% of 7,015 reviews2011
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive, ACE
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.
Why similar: RPG 22.5%, Third Person 10.8%, Action RPG 10.7%, Fantasy 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It is another janky but ambitious open-world fantasy RPG where exploration, progression, and rough-edged freedom matter more than polish.
- #27 Fatekeeper
77% matchVery Positive80% of 10,647 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16%, Action RPG 14.9%, Magic 10.2%, Realistic 9.5%, Medieval 9.3%
- #28 Gothic 1
79% matchVery Positive93% of 18,298 reviews2001
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...
Why similar: Gothic 27.8% ★, RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Medieval 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #29 Gothic II: Gold Edition
79% matchVery Positive94% of 17,860 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Why similar: Gothic 26% ★, RPG 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Medieval 8.8%, Third Person 7.1%
- #30 Crimson Desert
76% matchVery Positive84% of 167,786 reviews2026
Dev: Pearl Abyss
Windows · Mac
Median: 32.2 hrsMean: 65.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Medieval 16.2%, Third Person 11.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.9%, Combat 9.8%
- #31 Fable Anniversary
76% matchVery Positive86% of 16,510 reviews2014
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.
Why similar: RPG 22.5%, Action RPG 16.2%, Fantasy 13.7%, Third Person 10.5%, Medieval 7.7%
- #32 Sacred 2 Remaster
75% matchMixed55% of 1,519 reviews2025
Dev: SparklingBitPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Step into the world of Ancaria as one of seven heroes. Explore a massive open world and master combat arts and spells for epic loot. This remaster brings a fan-favorite back to life — with hi-res textures, better combat and bugfixes, for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.3%, RPG 19.9%, Third Person 16.6%, Adventure 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%
- #33 Naudrion: Fall of The Empire
77% matchMixed66% of 110 reviews2020
Dev: Aleksey Skvortsov
Windows
Dark fantasy RPG with open world. Together with Markus, you can experience an unforgettable journey, any of your actions may have consequences.
Why similar: Gothic 27.7% ★, Medieval 10.8%, Magic 10.2%, Third Person 10%, Crafting 8.3%
- #34 Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
78% matchMixed48% of 1,375 reviews2011
Dev: Trine StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
After having banned the influence of the gods in Myrtana, the nameless hero and Xardas have left this world in order to prevail the balance of power. In their exile located somewhere between space and time, they watch the actions of the mortal beings.
Why similar: Gothic 31.8% ★, RPG 26.7%, Third Person 10.1%, Action RPG 8.6%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #35 Forsaken Realms: Vahrin's Call
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 597 reviews2026
Dev: Titan Roc
Windows
Adventure awaits in this narrative driven fantasy action-RPG. The war-torn city of Vahrin stands before you on the brink of collapse and in desperate need of aid. As a mercenary in search of your next…opportunity, will you answer Vahrin’s Call?
Why similar: Action RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Medieval 10.3%, Magic 10.1%, Third Person 8.7%
- #36 Fable - The Lost Chapters
75% matchVery Positive92% of 8,272 reviews2011
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Why similar: RPG 21.3%, Third Person 13.5%, Fantasy 11.1%, Magic 9.6%, Action RPG 8.6%
- #37 Dragon's Dogma 2
73% matchMixed62% of 116,108 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.4 hrsMean: 48.8 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: Action RPG 22.9%, Medieval 15%, Magic 14.4%, RPG 13.6%, Fantasy 11.1%
- #38 Codex Lost
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: FreemanaPub: JanduSoft
Windows
The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Action RPG 13.9%, Third Person 10.2%, Medieval 10%, Magic 9.4%
- #39 Sacred Gold
74% matchVery Positive85% of 4,616 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.
Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Action RPG 25.6%, Fantasy 14.5%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 4.5%
- #40 Blade of Darkness
72% matchVery Positive90% of 2,571 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: Dark Fantasy 27.5%, Action RPG 14.9%, Third Person 12.5%, Combat 11.9%, RPG 11.4%
- #41 Guild Wars® Reforged
70% matchVery Positive87% of 3,413 reviews2025
Dev: ArenaNet®
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 42.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Step into Guild Wars Reforged, the award-winning online roleplaying game enjoyed by millions, now re-energized with system enhancements and Steam Deck verified. Experience the complete saga— from the fall of Ascalon to the desperate stand against Nightfall. Your adventure is just getting started!
Why similar: Action RPG 11.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Medieval 9.9%, Third Person 9.8%, Magic 9.4%
- #42 Reign of Guilds
71% matchMixed61% of 1,418 reviews2025
Dev: Atlant Games ltd
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Reign of Guilds — the spiritual successor to the old-school fantasy where steel, magic, and skill decide your fate. Inspired by the legacy of Ultima Online and EverQuest.
Why similar: Medieval 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Crafting 12.6%, Magic 11.2%, Third Person 10.2%
- #43 YAR: Forgotten Throne
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,354 reviews2026
Dev: Honor Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
YAR: Forgotten Throne is a story-driven open-world RPG. Choose the path of a Warrior, Volkhv, or Archer, and journey to the lands of Borea to uncover what is poisoning the forests and wildlife with darkness.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.5%, Magic 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Third Person 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #44 Hogwarts Legacy
69% matchVery Positive90% of 371,412 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.6 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 24.4%, Fantasy 12.5%, Action RPG 10.6%, RPG 10.5%, Third Person 9.4%
- #45 ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif
74% matchMixed42% of 900 reviews2011
Dev: SpellboundPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Face the last challenge - determine destiny! A new threat casts its shadow over the Southern Isles. A mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby.
Why similar: Gothic 41.8% ★, RPG 39%, Fantasy 9.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Singleplayer 3%
- #46 The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut
71% matchVery Positive89% of 87,270 reviews2008
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.
Why similar: RPG 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Fantasy 12.3%, Third Person 11.4%, Medieval 7.9%
- #47 Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition
71% matchMixed47% of 1,547 reviews2025
Dev: Aspyr Media
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The Fate of The Forgotten Realms is in Your Hands. Return to the city of Neverwinter in Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.4%, RPG 15.8%, Magic 11.9%, Fantasy 11.2%, Combat 7.4%
- #48 Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
72% matchMixed59% of 20,794 reviews2014
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 11%, Medieval 8.3%, Third Person 8.3%
- #49 Avowed
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,128 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 28.7 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 17.8%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 11.9%, Third Person 11.5%, Fantasy 11.4%
- #50 Divine Divinity
70% matchVery Positive88% of 4,036 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.
Why similar: RPG 37%, Action RPG 23.7%, Fantasy 18.7%, Exploration 5.9%, Atmospheric 3.7%
- #51 Dread Delusion
67% matchVery Positive90% of 5,228 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.1%, Magic 13.6%, RPG 12.4%, Medieval 12.3%, Exploration 9.9%
- #52 Immortal Heritage
69% matchVery Positive83% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: LC.Game
Windows
A 3D RPG !
Why similar: Action RPG 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, RPG 11.4%, Third Person 10.2%, Combat 9.9%
- #53 Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King
70% matchMixed67% of 784 reviews2021
Dev: Redlock Studio
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.1%, RPG 16.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, Third Person 11.5%, Action 9.3%
- #54 Lords of the Fallen
67% matchMixed68% of 55,556 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action RPG 14.4%, Medieval 13.3%, Magic 11.3%, RPG 7.9%
- #55 The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 28,547 reviews2009
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
Why similar: RPG 23.2%, Fantasy 13.6%, Magic 12.1%, Action RPG 10.9%, Medieval 7.5%
- #56 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
67% matchVery Positive92% of 154,463 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 31.8 hrsMean: 57.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.3%, Action RPG 15%, RPG 12.4%, Fantasy 9.4%, Third Person 9.1%
- #57 Exanima
68% matchVery Positive80% of 13,868 reviews2015
Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.4%, Medieval 27.1%, RPG 18.8%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Adventure 5.7%
- #58 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
65% matchVery Positive89% of 3,778 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Third Person 18.2%, Fantasy 11.5%, Magic 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #59 Mortal Shell II
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 11,028 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.1%, Action RPG 22.1%, Third Person 10.1%, Medieval 9.3%, RPG 8.9%