Games Like Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition

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 25.6%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, Robots 8.8%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of Aloy’s story with expanded machine combat, traversal, exploration, and a similarly lush post-collapse sci-fi world.

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: Female Protagonist 36.8%, Post-apocalyptic 18.9%, Third Person 10.9%, Action RPG 9.9%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a stylish female-led sci-fi adventure with challenging monster encounters, cinematic storytelling, and spectacular ruined-world exploration.

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: Open World 17.1%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, RPG 11.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its android protagonists, machine-centered post-apocalyptic setting, emotional sci-fi mysteries, and fluid combat strongly complement Horizon’s themes.

Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.

Why similar: Open World 38.5%, RPG 11.9%, Third Person 10.6%, Action 8.1%, Action RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game centers on studying, tracking, and tactically taking down huge creatures with preparation and environmental awareness much like hunting Machines.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a third and first-person action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier. Reconnect with your lost heritage and discover what it means to be Na'vi.

Why similar: Open World 38.6%, Beautiful 15.4% ★, Adventure 8%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Story Rich 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person counterpart to Horizon’s open-world formula, with wilderness exploration, hostile technology, crafting, and a conflict between nature and industrial forces.

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 50.6%, Post-apocalyptic 23.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Third Person 6.7%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: This is another expansive post-apocalyptic open world with crafting, scavenging, dangerous wildlife, vehicle travel, and a personal story of survival.

Rise to the challenge and join the hunt! In Monster Hunter Rise, the latest installment in the award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter series, you’ll become a hunter, explore brand new maps and use a variety of weapons to take down fearsome monsters as part of an all-new storyline.

Why similar: Hunting 33.7% ★, Open World 16.1%, RPG 13%, Action RPG 12.3%, Third Person 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced hunts, diverse weapon tactics, and repeated battles against imposing creatures capture Horizon’s rewarding prey-focused combat loop.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.8%, Third Person 14.2%, Adventure 13%, Exploration 10.4%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its expressive female protagonist, bow combat, exploration, environmental puzzles, and polished creature-filled world make it a compact Horizon-like adventure.

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: Open World 44.7%, RPG 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Third Person 7.7%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A vast historical world, plentiful side quests, stealth and ranged combat, gear progression, and mythic creature battles suit fans of Horizon’s RPG exploration.

From creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime comes the ReCore: Definitive Edition, an action-adventure crafted for a new generation. As one of the last humans, forge friendships with robotic companions and lead them on an epic adventure through a dynamic world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.5%, Open World 20.7%, Robots 15%, Adventure 11.7%, Post-apocalyptic 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a female explorer in a desert sci-fi frontier who teams up with customizable robot companions to battle hostile machines.

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 42.7%, Story Rich 12%, Third Person 8.1%, Stealth 7.9%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its gorgeous open-world exploration, precise third-person combat, stealth options, and cinematic quest structure offer a similarly polished adventure rhythm.

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 27%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Adventure 10.4%, Third Person 9.4%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic adventure emphasizes jungle exploration, ancient ruins, stealth, crafting, and a capable female lead.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Why similar: Open World 24.9%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its larger exploration spaces, crafting, tombs, stealth archery, and survival-oriented action closely match several of Horizon’s best systems.

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.4%, Adventure 16%, Third Person 13.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Action 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Lara Croft’s origin adventure shares Horizon’s resourceful heroine, bow-and-stealth combat, traversal challenges, and dangerous ruins.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.

Why similar: Open World 38.1%, Story Rich 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.1%, RPG 10%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dense futuristic open world, RPG questing, combat builds, and technology-driven social themes make it ideal for Horizon players seeking more sci-fi.

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 35.5%, Beautiful 17.9% ★, Story Rich 9.4%, Third Person 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly polished open city, agile traversal, story-driven missions, collectibles, and responsive third-person combat.

Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Why similar: Open World 44.3%, RPG 9.5%, Stealth 7.8%, Third Person 7.6%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world discovery, predator bow combat, ancient mysteries, and protagonist-driven story provide a strong grounded alternative to Aloy’s journey.

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: Open World 27%, Story Rich 15.8%, Third Person 10.5%, Adventure 9.4%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its intimate, story-rich journey through spectacular environments combines deliberate third-person combat, crafting, exploration, and mythic discovery.

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

Why similar: Open World 25.9%, Story Rich 12.6%, RPG 12.2%, Action RPG 11.6%, Third Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel expands the exploration, gear systems, cinematic storytelling, and epic creature encounters that action-adventure fans value in Horizon.

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: Third Person 19.6%, Adventure 18.5%, Open World 15.8%, Sci-fi 12%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its colorful sci-fi settings, inventive futuristic weapons, dimensional exploration, and robot-heavy action offer a lighter but similarly polished adventure.

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

Why similar: Open World 34%, Female Protagonist 12%, RPG 10.3%, Third Person 10%, Action RPG 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its colorful open world mixes climbing, bow use, puzzle-filled ruins, monster fights, and mythology in a more playful take on Horizon’s exploration loop.

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

Why similar: Open World 33.4%, Third Person 11.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs cinematic sci-fi storytelling with exploration, traversal puzzles, customizable combat, and hazardous alien worlds full of secrets.

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: Story Rich 20.5%, RPG 17%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action RPG 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its galaxy-spanning sci-fi mystery, ancient-machine threat, memorable companions, and player-shaped narrative echo Horizon’s grand technological revelations.

BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.

Why similar: Open World 42.8%, Post-apocalyptic 13.4%, RPG 8.8%, Third Person 6.8%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world action RPG offers a mutated post-apocalyptic setting, mount exploration, crafting, and customizable melee-and-ranged combat.

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 39.8%, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%, RPG 13.5%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Third Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its harsh science-fantasy world blends ruined technology, faction-based role-playing, jetpack traversal, exploration, and dangerous creature encounters.

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 27%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Post-apocalyptic 17.1%, Third Person 9.3%, Story Rich 7.9%

Generation Zero is a stealth-action shooter where you wage guerilla warfare against lethal mechanical enemies. Explore a vast open world map inspired by the Swedish Cold War era, take part in the resistance alone or with up to three friends in seamless co-op.

Why similar: Open World 32%, Robots 22.6%, Post-apocalyptic 20.7%, Sci-fi 10%, Exploration 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world 1980s apocalypse is built around scouting, scavenging, and fighting deadly machines across a lonely and atmospheric landscape.

Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

Why similar: Open World 41.3%, Post-apocalyptic 25.7%, Third Person 7.2%, Action 5.7%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hostile post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenging, upgrade loops, environmental storytelling, and tactical combat make it a strong tonal fit.

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 31.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, RPG 9.3%, Action RPG 8.5%, Third Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It builds on ELEX’s open-world sci-fi/fantasy setting with broader exploration, jetpack mobility, factions, and a world threatened by alien forces.

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: Third Person 17.5%, RPG 15.1%, Action RPG 14.1%, Story Rich 13%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This action RPG stars a female automaton fighting hostile machines in an alternate-history world, emphasizing mechanical enemies and atmospheric ruins.

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: Post-apocalyptic 32.3%, Story Rich 17.6%, Third Person 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Stealth 9.3%

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 40.3%, RPG 10.6%, Story Rich 7.8%, Adventure 7.8%, Third Person 7.5%

From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?

Why similar: Open World 29.7%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Story Rich 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Third Person 6.1%

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Open World 33.7%, RPG 19.6%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 9.5%, Third Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its sci-fi action RPG combat focuses on dismantling dangerous machines, upgrading gear, and surviving a technologically devastated city.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, Open World 12.1%, Third Person 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.3%

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Beautiful 28.2% ★, Robots 17.3%, Open World 14.6%, Adventure 7.5%, Third Person 7.3%

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 43.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, RPG 12%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Third Person 5.8%

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Beautiful 24.3% ★, Story Rich 21.1%, Robots 17.1%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Story Rich 19.2%, Stealth 11.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Third Person 8.9%

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: Post-apocalyptic 36.7%, Story Rich 21.4%, Third Person 15.3%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 6.5%

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: Open World 35.2%, RPG 13.7%, Story Rich 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: Open World 30.1%, Post-apocalyptic 26.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Stealth 5.4%

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: Story Rich 21.2%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Adventure 15%, Third Person 14.9%, Stealth 8.7%

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 42.7%, Beautiful 10% ★, Third Person 7.6%, Adventure 7%, Action 6.8%

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 32.9%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Action RPG 10.1%, RPG 9.6%, Exploration 6.9%

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.8%, Third Person 16.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 11%, Action 8.7%

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: Open World 32.6%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Third Person 12.1%, Adventure 9%, Exploration 8%

The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.

Why similar: Open World 46.3%, Hunting 23.8% ★, Adventure 6.4%, Action 5%, Stealth 4.7%

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: Archery 26.7% ★, Open World 21.2%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Story Rich 8.7%, Adventure 6%

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 39.4%, Beautiful 22.7% ★, Story Rich 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Adventure 6%

Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.

Why similar: Open World 45.5%, Post-apocalyptic 22.1%, Adventure 5.7%, Action 5.5%, Female Protagonist 5.2%

Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.

Why similar: Open World 40%, RPG 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Story Rich 8.9%, Action RPG 6.6%

Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.

Why similar: Open World 20.7%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Adventure 10.8%, Third Person 10.5%, Action 8.7%

Terminator: Resistance, is a first-person shooter set during the 'Future War' scenario that was only glimpsed at in the iconic films, 'THE TERMINATOR' and 'T2: JUDGMENT DAY'. The machines are destined to lose, but at what cost?

Why similar: Open World 22.3%, Post-apocalyptic 20.9%, Robots 16.5%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Story Rich 7.6%

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Beautiful 49.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 14%, Open World 9.9%, Story Rich 6.9%, Adventure 5.3%

Join machine hunter Aloy as she leads a colourful crew of heroes on a quest to save the world and learn the secrets of her past. Dive into boundless adventure, customize to your heart’s content, and take on action-packed battles solo or with friends.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.7%, Robots 26.1%, Third Person 14.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Action 10.2%

Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.1%, Adventure 19%, Third Person 16.9%, Action 12.4%, Singleplayer 4%

As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.

Why similar: Sci-fi 17.7%, RPG 17%, Story Rich 13.4%, Open World 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%