- #1 Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
97% matchVery Positive88% of 28,102 reviews2024
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 30.3 hrsMean: 59.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
Why similar: Open World 24.1%, Post-apocalyptic 19%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Third Person 9.7%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel that continues the story and refines the mechanical combat systems of the original.
- #2 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
96% matchVery Positive94% of 88,993 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 30.9 hrsMean: 47.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 31.5%, Stealth 19.5%, Third Person 13.6%, Story Rich 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly polished open-world experience with fluid, skill-based combat and breathtaking exploration.
- #3 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
96% matchVery Positive85% of 84,764 reviews2018
Dev: Eidos-MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 19.9%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Stealth 15.5%, Third Person 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female protagonist navigating dangerous environments with a heavy emphasis on stealth and exploration.
- #4 God of War
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 176,797 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 24.5%, Third Person 21.5%, Story Rich 19.1%, Emotional 10.7%, Action 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a masterclass in cinematic, narrative-driven action with a deep, emotional core similar to Aloy's journey.
- #5 The Last of Us™ Part I
94% matchVery Positive83% of 100,635 reviews2023
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.8 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 31.8%, Third Person 16.8%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Emotional 13.5%, Story Rich 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply emotional, story-rich post-apocalyptic experience with high-stakes combat and environmental storytelling.
- #6 Control Ultimate Edition
94% matchVery Positive86% of 59,077 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 28.6%, Third Person 20.5%, Story Rich 14.1%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Open World 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi action game features a powerful female lead and supernatural combat mechanics in a mysterious, interconnected world.
- #7 Days Gone
93% matchVery Positive93% of 112,631 reviews2021
Dev: Bend StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 43.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 34.2%, Post-apocalyptic 28.7%, Third Person 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Story Rich 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic open-world game that captures the same sense of survival and exploration in a ruined, dangerous world.
- #8 Star Wars Outlaws
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 9,974 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.
Why similar: Open World 21.4%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Third Person 16%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Sci-fi 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world sci-fi adventure that emphasizes stealth, exploration, and third-person action in a vast galaxy.
- #9 DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
91% matchVery Positive92% of 61,333 reviews2022
Dev: KOJIMA PRODUCTIONSPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 25.1%, Post-apocalyptic 22.8%, Story Rich 12.6%, Third Person 11.4%, Stealth 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, atmospheric sci-fi open-world experience that rewards careful navigation and exploration.
- #10 God of War Ragnarök
90% matchVery Positive88% of 44,606 reviews2024
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 42.8 hrsMean: 49.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.7%, Third Person 18.2%, Open World 18%, Emotional 12.3%, Story Rich 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the cinematic action-adventure legacy with refined combat and an expansive, story-rich world.
- #11 Rise of the Tomb Raider™
91% matchVery Positive94% of 150,084 reviews2016
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 19.3%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Third Person 15.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Stealth 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: This entry focuses on survival, crafting, and exploration in harsh environments, mirroring the core gameplay loop of Horizon.
- #12 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
89% matchVery Positive92% of 16,945 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 26.3%, Action-Adventure 22.1%, Third Person 17.7%, Nature 11.9%, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a beautiful, nature-filled world with challenging action-adventure combat.
- #13 ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition
89% matchVery Positive86% of 8,075 reviews2013
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 35.1%, Third Person 14.6%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic adventure that features a world reclaimed by nature and mechanical enemies.
- #14 UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
87% matchVery Positive90% of 38,585 reviews2022
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.8 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.5%, Third Person 18.9%, Stealth 16.1%, Story Rich 15.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-octane, cinematic action-adventure experience with a focus on exploration and set pieces.
- #15 Tomb Raider Game of the Year
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 263,018 reviews2013
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 27%, Third Person 21.1%, Stealth 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 10%
Why You'll Like It: The origin story of Lara Croft provides a similar blend of exploration, stealth, and action-adventure gameplay.
- #16 Monster Hunter: World
86% matchVery Positive89% of 504,423 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36.7 hrsMean: 164.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 48%, Third Person 29.3%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 4.6%, RPG 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the tactical hunting of massive, complex creatures, which is the core appeal of Horizon's combat.
- #17 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
85% matchVery Positive91% of 16,896 reviews2023
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.4%, Third Person 25.6%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Open World 9.4%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished sci-fi action game with creative weaponry and high-quality visuals.
- #18 Forspoken
86% 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 40.1%, Female Protagonist 34%, Story Rich 10.6%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist with magical traversal and combat abilities in a vast, open world.
- #19 Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,350 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Stealth 16.3%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Third Person 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Open World 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure game that features a strong female lead and a focus on exploration and discovery.
- #20 Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 130,081 reviews2022
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 40.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 32.3%, Third Person 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Stealth 11.3%, Story Rich 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly fluid open-world traversal system and engaging combat mechanics.
- #21 Atomic Heart
83% matchVery Positive81% of 45,312 reviews2023
Dev: MundfishPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.
Why similar: Open World 35.5%, Action-Adventure 24.9%, Sci-fi 20.4%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 7%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action game set in a world filled with hostile, advanced mechanical enemies.
- #22 Immortals Fenyx Rising
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,479 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Open World 28.9%, Third Person 19.1%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Story Rich 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant open-world adventure that emphasizes exploration, puzzles, and mythology.
- #23 REMNANT II®
82% matchVery Positive83% of 66,049 reviews2023
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 17.7 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 36%, Action-Adventure 20.9%, Third Person 20%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic sci-fi shooter that features challenging boss encounters and deep character customization.
- #24 Life is Strange Remastered
81% matchVery Positive91% of 9,009 reviews2022
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.7%, Story Rich 18.9%, Emotional 18.3%, Third Person 17.6%, LGBTQ+ 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a strong female protagonist and narrative choices in a story-rich environment.
- #25 BIOMUTANT
81% matchMixed66% of 19,968 reviews2021
Dev: Experiment 101Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 40.9%, Post-apocalyptic 23.1%, Third Person 14.4%, Action 6.4%, Sci-fi 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world with a unique sci-fi aesthetic.
- #26 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 29,619 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 29.6 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
Why similar: Open World 31.9%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Third Person 16.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Action 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A massive, story-rich action RPG with a deep world and complex combat systems.
- #27 Far Cry® New Dawn
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 34,237 reviews2019
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 36.6%, Post-apocalyptic 31.5%, Stealth 11.4%, Action 5.8%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic open-world shooter that focuses on survival and reclaiming territory.
- #28 LEGO® Horizon Adventures™
79% matchMixed60% of 587 reviews2024
Dev: Guerrilla GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 30.8%, Action-Adventure 22.2%, Third Person 21.2%, Action 9%, Crafting 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, co-op take on the Horizon universe that retains the core themes of the original game.
- #29 The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
77% matchVery Positive91% of 47,505 reviews2025
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 28.4 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 28.1%, Stealth 14.9%, Third Person 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #30 Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
78% matchVery Positive93% of 51,618 reviews2022
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 37.5%, Third Person 14.6%, Stealth 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a tight, action-packed open-world experience with a focus on narrative and movement.
- #31 Stellar Blade™
76% matchVery Positive94% of 84,403 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 29.7%, Post-apocalyptic 21.6%, Third Person 15.2%, Action-Adventure 11%, Story Rich 6%
- #32 Mad Max
79% matchVery Positive92% of 88,243 reviews2015
Dev: Avalanche StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 38%, Open World 34.4%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 6.2%, Story Rich 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the gritty, post-apocalyptic open-world vibe with a heavy focus on vehicular combat and exploration.
- #33 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
77% 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 26.6%, Post-apocalyptic 17.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Third Person 9.4%, Story Rich 8%
- #34 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 35,541 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 31.3 hrsMean: 51.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.
Why similar: Open World 21.1%, Stealth 19.3%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Third Person 12%, Action-Adventure 10.9%
- #35 DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,120 reviews2026
Dev: KOJIMA PRODUCTIONSPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sam – with companions by his side – sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?
Why similar: Open World 19.3%, Post-apocalyptic 17.7%, Third Person 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #36 Marvel's Spider-Man 2
74% matchVery Positive82% of 35,905 reviews2025
Dev: Insomniac GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 26.4 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Be Greater. Together. The incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter Parker and Miles Morales into a desperate fight as they balance their lives, friendships, and their duty to protect in an exciting chapter of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man franchise on PC.
Why similar: Open World 32.4%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Third Person 14.5%, Stealth 11.6%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #37 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,129 reviews2024
Dev: Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft StudioPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 45.9%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Third Person 12.1%, Story Rich 10.5%, Action 9.7%
- #38 Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
74% matchVery Positive84% of 3,927 reviews2022
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Life is Strange: Before the Storm returns with remastered visuals across characters & environments.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.9%, Third Person 20.5%, Emotional 15.8%, Story Rich 15.3%, LGBTQ+ 7.1%
- #39 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
73% matchMixed70% of 41,167 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 34.4%, Stealth 14.1%, Third Person 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
- #40 ReCore: Definitive Edition
75% matchMixed63% of 1,653 reviews2018
Dev: Armature Studio, LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 32%, Open World 19.2%, Third Person 16%, Post-apocalyptic 15.1%, Action 9.8%
- #41 Assassin's Creed Mirage
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 11,146 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft BordeauxPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.
Why similar: Open World 28.1%, Stealth 20.4%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Third Person 17.3%, Action 6%
- #42 Scars Above
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,326 reviews2023
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Third Person 16.6%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Action 9.1%
- #43 Far Cry® 6
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 33,317 reviews2023
Dev: Ubisoft TorontoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 16.4 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Enter the adrenaline-filled world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. With stunning vistas, visceral gunplay, and a huge variety of gameplay experiences, there's never been a better time to join the fight.
Why similar: Open World 35.7%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Crafting 11.7%, Action 6.4%
- #44 A Plague Tale: Requiem
71% matchVery Positive91% of 24,285 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 24.6%, Third Person 22.8%, Action-Adventure 22%, Emotional 17.8%, Action 7%
- #45 Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
70% matchVery Positive84% of 8,228 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly Restored – Now with New Challenge Mode
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.3%, Action-Adventure 24.5%, Third Person 20.5%, Story Rich 12.4%, Action 7.4%
- #46 STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 79,973 reviews2023
Dev: RespawnPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.
Why similar: Open World 25.9%, Third Person 20.2%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Story Rich 9.9%
- #47 Fallout 3
73% matchVery Positive81% of 21,924 reviews2008
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 36.7%, Open World 32.5%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Third Person 7.4%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #48 Crimson Desert
67% 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 33.2%, Third Person 15.1%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Artificial Intelligence 13.3%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #49 Crysis 3 Remastered
70% matchVery Positive88% of 7,334 reviews2022
Dev: Crytek
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience the single-player experience from the iconic first-person shooter, Crysis 3, optimized to take advantage of today's hardware in Crysis 3 Remastered.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 41.7%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Stealth 11.1%, Action 9.8%, Futuristic 9.1%
- #50 Steel Seed
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 359 reviews2025
Dev: Storm in a TeacupPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Steel Seed is a stealth-action adventure set in a dark sci-fi world on the brink of extinction. Play as Zoe and her drone Koby as they explore a hostile underground facility. Uncover secrets, survive dangers, search for answers, and humanity’s last hope.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 20%, Stealth 17.1%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 11.6%
- #51 Atomfall
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,854 reviews2025
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 30.9%, Open World 28.5%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 7.2%, Stealth 5.3%
- #52 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
68% matchVery Positive88% of 45,558 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 21.6 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 32%, Third Person 29.1%, Story Rich 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Action 7.7%
- #53 Returnal™
68% matchVery Positive81% of 9,957 reviews2023
Dev: HousemarquePub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 54.4%, Sci-fi 26.7%, Action 16.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #54 Eternal Strands
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,568 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.1%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Third Person 18.3%, Open World 17.9%, Story Rich 9%
- #55 Detroit: Become Human
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 236,046 reviews2020
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Story Rich 29.6%, Emotional 21.7%, Sci-fi 14%, Third Person 12.3%, Futuristic 9.2%
- #56 Stonefly
69% matchVery Positive90% of 127 reviews2021
Dev: Flight School Studio
Windows
Stonefly is an action-adventure RPG in which you pilot a tiny robot mech. Hop along rocks and canopies while you upgrade your rig with an arsenal of wind abilities. Follow the journey of Annika as she attempts to recover a stolen family heirloom, strategically battling bugs across an epic story.
Why similar: Mechs 36.6% ★, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Nature 11.1%, Open World 10.5%, Crafting 9.8%
- #57 The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,991 reviews2023
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is the ultimate way to play the award-winning RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Including the base game and all DLC, this remastered masterpiece is the absolute best version of The Outer Worlds.
Why similar: Sci-fi 32%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Action 18.7%, Adventure 11.7%, RPG 6.9%
- #58 FINAL FANTASY XVI
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 29,912 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: Third Person 31%, Story Rich 27.2%, Emotional 25%, Action 11.3%, RPG 3.6%
- #59 Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
65% matchVery Positive88% of 1,614 reviews2025
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Her legacy lives on! Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of Lara Croft's darkest adventures.
Why similar: Third Person 32%, Action-Adventure 30.7%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 6.6%