- #1 GreedFall
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,493 reviews2019
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.
Why similar: Character Customization 20.6%, RPG 17.4%, Open World 15.5%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The original title provides the foundational experience of faction-based diplomacy and colonial-fantasy exploration.
- #2 Avowed
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 12,085 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.
Why similar: Character Customization 19.4%, Choices Matter 13.5%, RPG 11.9%, Fantasy 11.8%, Story Rich 11%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person fantasy RPG that emphasizes world-building and player-driven narrative paths.
- #3 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 864,153 reviews2015
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 98.5 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: Open World 24.9%, RPG 16.3%, Story Rich 14.9%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Fantasy 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for choice-driven narrative RPGs with a massive, immersive open world.
- #4 Dragon Age™ Inquisition
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 20,799 reviews2020
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.
Why similar: Character Customization 21.1%, Open World 15.3%, RPG 13.9%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Fantasy 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the party-based dynamics and political intrigue central to the GreedFall experience.
- #5 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,824 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: RPG 20%, Character Customization 16.3%, Open World 16.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Fantasy 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a vast fantasy world with deep character customization and action-heavy combat mechanics.
- #6 ELEX II
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 6,772 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: Open World 20%, RPG 14.3%, Action RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 9.6%, Story Rich 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that features a similar faction-reputation system and exploration-heavy gameplay.
- #7 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
91% matchVery Positive88% of 29,168 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 14.5 hrsMean: 26.3 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: Character Customization 16.9%, Open World 15.4%, RPG 12%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Action RPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy open-world RPG that prioritizes discovery and player-driven storytelling.
- #8 The Technomancer
93% matchMixed68% of 2,979 reviews2016
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Technomancer is a sci-fi RPG that offers players plenty of dynamic combat action based on 4 skill trees dedicated to 3 combat styles and the destructive electrical powers of the Technomancers.
Why similar: RPG 27.9%, Open World 22%, Third Person 10.1%, Choices Matter 7.2%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the distinct combat style and heavy focus on moral choices.
- #9 Steelrising
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,664 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Why similar: Character Customization 18.8%, RPG 13.4%, Action RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 10.8%, Story Rich 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title showcases the developer's mastery of atmospheric world-building and action-oriented combat.
- #10 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
91% matchVery Positive85% of 8,486 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Choices Matter 15.4%, Action RPG 12.8%, RPG 12.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Fantasy 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused action RPG where every moral choice significantly impacts the story and world.
- #11 Dragon's Dogma 2
90% matchMixed61% of 113,062 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.
Why similar: Open World 22%, Character Customization 18.7%, RPG 15.7%, Action RPG 13.8%, Fantasy 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an expansive open-world fantasy experience with a strong emphasis on exploration and unique combat.
- #12 The Outer Worlds 2
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,790 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.
Why similar: RPG 21.3%, Open World 16.3%, Character Customization 13.5%, Action RPG 13.2%, Choices Matter 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on faction dynamics and player agency within a rich, choice-heavy narrative framework.
- #13 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
89% matchVery Positive94% of 176,175 reviews2025
Dev: Warhorse StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 53.8 hrsMean: 73.3 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: Open World 28.6%, RPG 23.9%, Story Rich 17.3%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply immersive, choice-driven RPG that rewards exploration and realistic character development.
- #14 Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
87% matchMixed69% of 43,840 reviews2024
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 33.8 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.
Why similar: Fantasy 17.6%, RPG 17%, Politics 14.2% ★, Character Customization 11%, CRPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern fantasy RPG that excels in character-driven storytelling and impactful narrative choices.
- #15 Risen
88% matchVery Positive89% of 10,492 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.5 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: RPG 26.4%, Open World 25.4%, Fantasy 12.1%, Third Person 5.5%, Exploration 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world RPG that emphasizes faction alignment and exploration in a gritty fantasy setting.
- #16 ELEX
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 19,426 reviews2017
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 23.3 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: Open World 29.1%, RPG 23.6%, Fantasy 11%, Choices Matter 8.7%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: The original open-world RPG from Piranha Bytes that heavily features faction-based gameplay and exploration.
- #17 Vampyr
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 23,838 reviews2018
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Why similar: Choices Matter 19.4%, Open World 18.5%, RPG 17.7%, Story Rich 14.9%, Action RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG where the player's choices regarding who to save or kill directly alter the narrative and world state.
- #18 Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
85% matchMixed65% of 708 reviews2025
Dev: The Farm 51
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the mysterious, beautiful, yet dark world of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in this post-apocalyptic action-RPG. Make your mark on this world, through your character development, choices and playstyle. But remember – everything has a price and consequences.
Why similar: Character Customization 18.1%, Choices Matter 16.6%, Open World 14.6%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that blends survival mechanics with deep, choice-based storytelling.
- #19 Drova - Forsaken Kin
84% matchVery Positive94% of 9,095 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Character Customization 16%, RPG 12.6%, Open World 11.5%, Action RPG 10.5%, Choices Matter 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A compelling action RPG that focuses on exploration and the consequences of faction-based decisions.
- #20 Of Ash and Steel
82% matchMixed64% of 6,121 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 16.7%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Open World 9%, Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy RPG that emphasizes medieval exploration and character growth.
- #21 Outward Definitive Edition
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 30,417 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 17.8 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: Open World 35.7%, RPG 31.8%, Fantasy 12.8%, Exploration 6.6%, Adventure 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused open-world RPG that emphasizes player agency and the consequences of exploration.
- #22 Bound By Flame
84% matchMixed68% of 3,950 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.
Why similar: RPG 31.3%, Fantasy 14.1%, Character Customization 8.1%, Action RPG 7%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action RPG that centers on character customization and significant moral dilemmas.
- #23 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
82% matchVery Positive88% of 127,476 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!
Why similar: Open World 30.8%, Story Rich 15.3%, RPG 15.1%, Adventure 9.5%, Action RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique open-world setting with a strong narrative focus and action-based combat.
- #24 Hogwarts Legacy
79% matchVery Positive90% of 363,605 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 43.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Why similar: Character Customization 18.1%, Open World 17.9%, Fantasy 13.8%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world fantasy adventure that excels in exploration and magical combat mechanics.
- #25 Game of Thrones
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,344 reviews2012
Dev: Cyanide Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Experience an amazing adventure in one of the most fascinating universes! Amidst conspiracy and betrayal, try to survive the orchestrated machinations around the Iron Throne.
Why similar: RPG 27.8%, Fantasy 16.8%, Choices Matter 13%, Story Rich 11.4%, Third Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: A political fantasy RPG that focuses on narrative consequences and character-driven drama.
- #26 Exiled Kingdoms
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Open World 22.2%, Adventure 11.8%, Fantasy 11.4%, Story Rich 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RPG that captures the spirit of exploration and character development in a challenging world.
- #27 Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition
78% matchVery Positive91% of 63,618 reviews2021
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.
Why similar: Character Customization 21%, Choices Matter 20.1%, Story Rich 18.8%, RPG 17.5%, Action RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for players who value faction politics and long-term narrative consequences.
- #28 The Memory of Eldurim
81% matchMostly Negative39% of 249 reviews2014
Dev: Liminal Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Begin a quest for long-lost truth on your vivid journey through a new fantasy world. This open world action RPG requires and rewards your original choices. It starts with your character, includes creativity in combat, and ends with the cultures, cities, and fate of the world.
Why similar: RPG 35.4%, Open World 26.6%, Fantasy 17.6%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action RPG that encourages exploration and player-defined character builds.
- #29 Demonicon
80% matchMixed67% of 1,013 reviews2013
Dev: Noumena StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Dark Eye - Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy world beloved by fantasy gamers across the globe.The Dark Eye - Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.
Why similar: RPG 37.5%, Fantasy 15.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Third Person 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that prioritizes narrative depth and character-driven choices.
- #30 Gothic II: Gold Edition
78% matchVery Positive94% of 16,966 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Why similar: RPG 28.1%, Open World 22.5%, Fantasy 11.1%, Story Rich 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational influence on the AA-style open-world RPG genre with a focus on world reactivity.
- #31 Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 991 reviews2022
Dev: GrapeOcean TechnologiesPub: V Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Black Geyser is an isometric, party-based fantasy RPG inspired by genre classics. Recruit characters with unique personalities and explore a land ravaged by civil war and a mysterious curse of greed. Your choices, good or evil, will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Isilmerald.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27.5% ★, Character Customization 12%, Tactical RPG 9.7%, CRPG 8.9%, Open World 8.4%
- #32 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
77% matchVery Positive88% of 19,658 reviews2018
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 19.8% ★, RPG 19.2%, Character Customization 12.5%, CRPG 10.9%, Story Rich 8%
- #33 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
75% matchVery Positive84% of 42,222 reviews2021
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: META Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
Why similar: Character Customization 15.2%, Tactical RPG 12.3%, Choices Matter 10.7%, CRPG 10.6%, RPG 10.4%
- #34 Tyranny
76% matchVery Positive87% of 13,114 reviews2016
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 19.7% ★, RPG 18.5%, Choices Matter 13.7%, CRPG 11.3%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #35 Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
76% matchVery Positive81% of 7,260 reviews2020
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
You are Hawke, a refugee seeking to escape the darkspawn-plagued land of Ferelden and become Champion of Kirkwall. Rise to power and fight epic battles while making decisions that determine the course of civilization.
Why similar: RPG 17.9%, Character Customization 13.8%, Fantasy 12.2%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Tactical RPG 7.9%
- #36 Elengard: Ascension
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 101 reviews2026
Dev: Stèphano M. M. G.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure to rise to power in this new Real-Time-With-Pause medieval fantasy RPG that combines action and strategy mechanics. Fight a lot, explore, choose how you fight, configure your abilities, create powerful builds and combos. Awaken your true power!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 27% ★, Character Customization 15.7%, RPG 10.3%, Fantasy 9.6%, Choices Matter 9.5%
- #37 Dark Envoy
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 849 reviews2023
Dev: Event Horizon
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Lead a party of relic hunters in an epic cRPG adventure set in a war-torn Guns N’ Sorcery world. Experiment with a tactical slo-mo and a modern combat system!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 30.4% ★, Character Customization 13.4%, CRPG 9.5%, RPG 7.8%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #38 Outcast - A New Beginning
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,620 reviews2024
Dev: Appeal StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the breathtaking alien world of Adelpha, support the local Talans in their struggles and fight your way through fast-paced battles against invading robot forces in this 3rd-person, open world, action adventure sequel to the 1999 cult classic.
Why similar: Open World 61.1%, Third Person 17.8%, Action 14.5%, Singleplayer 6.6%
- #39 Solasta II
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,269 reviews2026
Dev: Tactical Adventures
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
In a Mana-infused land, a dark force led by the enigmatic Shadwyn threatens Neokos. Bring your party of adventurers together across perilous realms in this Turn-Based Tactical RPG based on the SRD 5.2 ruleset. You make the choices, dice decide your destiny.
Why similar: Character Customization 21.7%, CRPG 18.3%, RPG 16.5%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Fantasy 13.4%
- #40 Afallon
73% matchVery Positive80% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Stargazing interactive
Windows
Afallon is a single-player RPG with the feel of an MMO. Choose your class and race to forge a unique character, explore a large open world with diverse zones and biomes, and experience a living world that changes based on your actions.
Why similar: Character Customization 17.9%, RPG 13.5%, Action RPG 12.3%, Open World 11.6%, Fantasy 10.6%
- #41 Naudrion: Fall of The Empire
75% matchMixed65% of 109 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: Open World 18.1%, Character Customization 17.8%, Fantasy 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Third Person 8.3%
- #42 Forspoken
73% matchMixed63% of 8,420 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Open World 23.1%, RPG 16.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, Fantasy 13.5%, Exploration 10.7%
- #43 Age of Reforging: The Freelands
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,196 reviews2025
Dev: PersonaeGame StudioPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!
Why similar: Open World 17.4%, Character Customization 16.4%, Tactical RPG 12.2%, RPG 12.2%, Fantasy 10.8%
- #44 Dustgrave: A Sandbox RPG
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Innervoid InteractivePub: Digital Tribe
Windows
Embark on an epic journey, enjoying complete freedom in a dynamic sandbox RPG. The world and its inhabitants will witness your deeds and react accordingly, adapting the narrative to your choices and delivering a truly unique and free experience.
Why similar: Character Customization 23.3%, Tactical RPG 21.9%, Choices Matter 14%, Open World 12.4%, RPG 12.3%
- #45 Eydigard
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Frostisen Studio
Windows
Eydigard is a third-person co-op action RPG where players shapeshift into animals to fight, explore, and reclaim cursed farms in plague-ridden 1500s Norway. Inspired by Norwegian and Sámi folktales, it blends historical fantasy with challenging boss fights and a grounded, story-rich world.
Why similar: Character Customization 15.2%, Open World 14.9%, RPG 12.3%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #46 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,463 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Story Rich 28.3%, Fantasy 24.2%, Third Person 20%, Adventure 14.7%, Singleplayer 9.1%
- #47 Pale Coins
69% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Character Customization 15.9%, Open World 13.8%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Action RPG 10.7%, RPG 10.5%
- #48 Baldur's Gate 3
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 832,276 reviews2023
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 77.6 hrsMean: 130.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Why similar: Character Customization 21.6%, RPG 16.1%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Story Rich 11.6%, CRPG 11.2%
- #49 Rise of the Ronin
70% matchMixed62% of 9,853 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Open World 24.4%, RPG 19%, Action RPG 18.1%, Character Customization 16.9%, Third Person 8.4%
- #50 Dread Delusion
69% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Open World 18.7%, Character Customization 16.4%, RPG 16.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 9%
- #51 Crimson Desert
66% matchVery Positive83% of 102,630 reviews2026
Dev: Pearl Abyss
Windows · Mac
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.
Why similar: Open World 28.5%, Fantasy 12.3%, Exploration 10.7%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #52 Lords of the Fallen
68% matchMixed67% of 50,389 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 30.4 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: Character Customization 17.9%, Open World 12.9%, RPG 11.3%, Story Rich 11%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #53 Risen 3 - Titan Lords
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,349 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: RPG 28.4%, Open World 25.8%, Fantasy 9.8%, Action RPG 7.2%, Adventure 6.6%
- #54 Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 34,558 reviews2018
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: Knights Peak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 49.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!
Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 24.3% ★, RPG 16.7%, Character Customization 14%, CRPG 10.9%, Choices Matter 9.4%
- #55 Sacred 2 Remaster
68% matchMixed53% of 1,378 reviews2025
Dev: SparklingBitPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: RPG 24.7%, Action RPG 17.9%, Open World 16.9%, Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 9%
- #56 The Waylanders
70% matchMixed47% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: GATO STUDIO
Windows
Slip the bonds of fate in this party-based RPG filled with Celtic myth and historical legend. Discover thrilling adventure alongside mortal companions and immortal allies as you explore the world of The Waylanders.
Why similar: RPG 37.2%, Adventure 17.5%, Real-Time with Pause 11.2% ★, Action 10.1%, Character Customization 5.2%
- #57 Sands of Aura
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.9%, Open World 18.9%, RPG 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Exploration 12.5%
- #58 Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 726 reviews2025
Dev: AtomTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Swordhaven is a party‑based low‑magic fantasy cRPG with a deep character creation system, rich storytelling, and seamless turn‑based/RTwP combat. Explore Nova Drakonia, uncover ancient secrets, meet hundreds of NPCs with unique quests, and shape the fate of the world through your choices.
Why similar: CRPG 17.1%, Choices Matter 16.6%, Fantasy 12.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, RPG 11.6%
- #59 Vagrus - The Riven Realms
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,691 reviews2021
Dev: Lost Pilgrims StudioPub: Lost Pilgrims Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Accompanied by a hardy crew, you must trade, fight, and explore your way to success as the leader of a traveling company in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.
Why similar: Open World 19.8%, CRPG 16.6%, Story Rich 15.8%, Choices Matter 14.8%, RPG 14%
- #60 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
67% matchVery Positive90% of 88,965 reviews2012
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...
Why similar: RPG 25.9%, Fantasy 16.3%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Story Rich 11.8%, Open World 9.1%
