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 25.3%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Robots 8.8%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match by far, expanding Aloy’s open-world machine hunting, traversal, crafting, and story-driven sci-fi mystery in every direction.

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 41.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Third Person 8.2%, Stealth 8%, Action RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its graceful third-person combat, open-world exploration, stealth, bow play, and cinematic tone make it feel very close to Horizon’s combat-and-discovery loop.

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 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, RPG 11.9%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Horizon’s post-apocalyptic sci-fi atmosphere, machine-focused themes, fast action RPG combat, and emotionally driven story.

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 43.3%, RPG 8.9%, Stealth 7.6%, Third Person 7.4%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like Horizon, it blends a huge world, bow-focused combat, crafting, hunting, and story-rich exploration into a polished action RPG.

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 24.8%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of bow combat, crafting, exploration, and a capable female lead scratches a lot of the same action-adventure itch as Horizon.

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 26.9%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Third Person 9.5%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This leans even harder into hunting, stealth, traversal, and environmental immersion while keeping the same cinematic single-player feel.

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 12.1%, Third Person 10.7%, Action RPG 8.1%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Horizon was studying enemy behavior and taking down giant creatures with the right gear and tactics, this is one of the best alternatives on Steam.

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%, Post-apocalyptic 24%, Story Rich 7.8%, Third Person 6.8%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world survival action, post-collapse setting, and roaming hostile threats create a similar sense of danger and discovery despite the zombie focus.

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 38.2%, Beautiful 13.4% ★, Adventure 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Although first-person, it offers a lush open world, sci-fi tribal themes, hunting, crafting, and fighting technologically superior enemies in ways that echo Horizon.

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 25.6%, Open World 20.3%, Robots 14.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Post-apocalyptic 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A female protagonist, robot-heavy world, third-person action, and sci-fi desert ruins make this one of the most thematically similar picks here.

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%, RPG 10%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Third Person 7.7%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its giant open world, action-RPG progression, exploration-first structure, and frequent bow use make it an easy fit for Horizon fans.

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 34.5%, Third Person 14%, Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures Horizon’s blend of agile combat, ranged attacks, creature encounters, and polished single-player adventure in a more compact format.

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%, Story Rich 13.2%, Open World 11.9%, Third Person 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great match if you want another story-heavy action game led by a strong female protagonist with mysterious lore and satisfying combat.

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 26.4%, Story Rich 16.1%, Third Person 10.6%, Adventure 9.3%, RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: Its weighty combat, gear progression, cinematic storytelling, and exploration-driven pacing make it a good next step for players who loved Horizon’s AAA adventure feel.

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%, Hunting 23.9% ★, Adventure 6.4%, Action 4.9%, Stealth 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The heavy focus on hunting, crafting, tracking dangerous wildlife, and surviving in a hostile open world matches Horizon’s predator-prey appeal surprisingly well.

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 29.8%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It trades hunting for traversal, but its haunting post-apocalyptic world, mystery-driven story, and contemplative exploration strongly overlap with Horizon’s atmosphere.

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%, Post-apocalyptic 25.9%, Third Person 7.2%, Action 5.6%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick if you want another lonely, hostile post-apocalyptic open world with scavenging, upgrades, and constant combat pressure.

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 21.2%, Third Person 15.5%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Horizon’s cinematic presentation, post-apocalyptic worldbuilding, and tense third-person combat, even if it is much more linear.

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 32.6%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Action RPG 10.1%, RPG 9.7%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a fast-moving female-led open-world action RPG with flashy ranged abilities, monster fights, and a strong focus on traversal and combat rhythm.

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 43.5%, Story Rich 12.4%, RPG 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Third Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: While fantasy instead of sci-fi, it similarly excels at story-rich open-world exploration, tracking deadly monsters, and preparing tactically for big fights.

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

Why similar: Open World 33.2%, Third Person 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Story Rich 10%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of cinematic storytelling, semi-open exploration, skill progression, and dangerous creature encounters makes it a great fit for Horizon players who like action-adventure depth.

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

Why similar: Open World 24.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, RPG 12.5%, Action RPG 12%, Third Person 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers another premium story-rich action adventure with strong exploration, gear upgrades, and intense creature battles, though it is less open-world than Horizon.

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 37.6%, Story Rich 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.3%, RPG 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps bows and machines for guns and implants, but the strong narrative, future-world lore, and open-world RPG progression make it a compelling thematic match.

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 45.3%, Post-apocalyptic 22.3%, Adventure 5.6%, Action 5.4%, Female Protagonist 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This delivers another open-world, post-apocalyptic setting with scavenging, outposts, and a reclaimed-by-nature aesthetic that will feel familiar to Horizon fans.

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

Why similar: Open World 33.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, RPG 10.6%, Third Person 10.1%, Action RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its colorful open-world structure, puzzle-filled exploration, and bow-friendly action RPG combat make it a lighter but still relevant alternative.

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 47.1%, RPG 10.3%, Third Person 7.9%, Story Rich 6.4%, Stealth 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person action, open regions, stealth options, and constant emergent fights make it a strong alternative if you want more exploration-driven combat.

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 26.6%, Post-apocalyptic 17.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Third Person 9.4%, Story Rich 8%

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: Open World 33.2%, Third Person 13%, Story Rich 11.9%, Sci-fi 11.3%, RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of exploration, combat mastery, and ancient-world mystery makes it a solid choice for Horizon players who value progression and discovery over open-world scale.

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 59.2%, Third Person 13%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Atmospheric 4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more direct sci-fi open-world pick, with alien environments, third-person action, and freedom-driven exploration that align well with Horizon’s adventurous side.

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 42.5%, Post-apocalyptic 13.7%, RPG 8.8%, Third Person 6.8%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its colorful post-apocalyptic open world, creature combat, crafting, and ranged/melee hybrid play echo some of Horizon’s broad gameplay structure.

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 39.9%, RPG 10.7%, Story Rich 8%, Adventure 7.7%, Third Person 7.5%

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 27.6% ★, Robots 17.5%, Open World 14.6%, Third Person 7.4%, Adventure 7.4%

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 36.5%, Story Rich 19.7%, Third Person 13.8%, Stealth 10.4%, Action 6.2%

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 19.5%, Stealth 11.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Third Person 8.8%

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 35.8%, Beautiful 17.3% ★, Story Rich 9.7%, Third Person 7.4%, Adventure 5.2%

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 23.9% ★, Story Rich 21.1%, Robots 17.2%, Sci-fi 8%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

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 35.3%, RPG 13.7%, Story Rich 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

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 28.3%, Adventure 15.8%, Third Person 13.3%, Story Rich 10.8%, Action 10.2%

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 20.9%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Third Person 14.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Stealth 8.6%

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: Open World 41.3%, RPG 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Third Person 6.9%, Adventure 6.6%

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 30.5%, Post-apocalyptic 27.1%, Story Rich 11%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Stealth 5.5%

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 42.4%, Beautiful 9.8% ★, Third Person 7.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.8%

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 33.2%, Third Person 18.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Exploration 12.2%, Action 9.3%

Return to the Mass Effect universe & lead the first humans in Andromeda on a desperate search for our new home.

Why similar: Open World 31.3%, Sci-fi 13.4%, RPG 11.1%, Action RPG 10.2%, Third Person 9.2%

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 32.5%, Female Protagonist 24%, Third Person 12.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%

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: Female Protagonist 24.3%, Open World 22%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, RPG 9%, Third Person 7.2%

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 22.3% ★, Story Rich 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, Adventure 6%

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 26.4% ★, Open World 21.1%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Story Rich 9%, Exploration 5.9%

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 31.5%, Robots 22.6%, Post-apocalyptic 20.8%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Exploration 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 20.8%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Adventure 10.8%, Third Person 10.4%, Action 8.6%

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 20%, Adventure 18%, Open World 16.1%, Sci-fi 12%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

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 39.9%, RPG 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Action RPG 6.6%

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 48.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Open World 10.3%, Story Rich 7.1%, Adventure 5.3%

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 39.4%, Post-apocalyptic 16.7%, RPG 13.6%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Third Person 5.6%

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 34.9%, Robots 26.3%, Third Person 14.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Action 10.1%

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Story Rich 14.6%, Open World 14.1%, Beautiful 12.7% ★, Atmospheric 11%

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Open World 29.7%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Story Rich 11%, Sci-fi 9.3%, RPG 7.8%

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 39.3%, Adventure 18.9%, Third Person 16.8%, Action 12.3%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Beautiful 57% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Adventure 9%, Exploration 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%