- #1 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
97% 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: Medieval 24.2%, Open World 17%, Swordplay 12.4% ★, Historical 9.9%, RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It directly builds on the first game's realistic medieval roleplaying, first-person immersion, reactive quests, and grounded swordplay.
- #2 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
96% matchVery Positive88% of 286,599 reviews2022
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 61.2 hrsMean: 152.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
Why similar: Medieval 36.1%, Open World 22.6%, RPG 10.9%, Horses 9.2% ★, Historical 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its open medieval sandbox, mounted combat, faction politics, and emergent war stories make it one of the closest alternatives in tone and setting.
- #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 33.7%, Medieval 16.6%, RPG 15.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Nudity 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It matches Kingdom Come's mature storytelling, meaningful quests, and richly realized world even if it swaps realism for dark fantasy.
- #4 Mount & Blade: Warband
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 170,226 reviews2010
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 120.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Why similar: Medieval 40%, Open World 21.3%, RPG 11.9%, Horses 8.7% ★, Historical 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This remains a great fit if you want more skill-based medieval combat, open-world freedom, and a climb from nobody to warrior-lord.
- #5 Medieval Dynasty
94% matchVery Positive91% of 49,970 reviews2021
Dev: Render CubePub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.
Why similar: Medieval 30.8%, Open World 21%, Historical 16%, Realistic 10.2%, RPG 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: For players who loved Kingdom Come's grounded medieval atmosphere, this trades revenge-driven story for day-to-day life, survival, and village building in a believable historical world.
- #6 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 67,161 reviews2025
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
Why similar: Open World 38.9%, RPG 25.5%, First-Person 9.6%, Action RPG 7.4%, Story Rich 7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers another immersive first-person RPG built around open-ended questing, faction stories, and a world that rewards wandering.
- #7 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
94% matchVery Positive92% of 362,700 reviews2016
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 20.9 hrsMean: 102.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
Why similar: Open World 50.6%, RPG 23.5%, Story Rich 6.7%, First-Person 6.3%, Adventure 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Although more fantastical, it delivers the same kind of first-person open-world RPG immersion, freeform questing, and melee-focused exploration.
- #8 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
92% 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: Open World 35.5%, RPG 19%, First-Person 11.1%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its first-person open-world roleplaying, exploration, and quest-driven progression feel very close structurally despite the darker fantasy setting.
- #9 Dragon's Dogma 2
91% 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 29.9%, Medieval 23.5%, Swordplay 16.6% ★, RPG 14.8%, Action RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its open-world adventure, dangerous travel, and unscripted encounters scratch a similar itch for immersive medieval-flavored exploration.
- #10 GreedFall
91% 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: Open World 34.7%, RPG 27%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Story Rich 8.7%, Nudity 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into dialogue choices, faction politics, and quest outcomes, making it a good fit for players who valued Kingdom Come's roleplaying decisions.
- #11 Expeditions: Viking
90% matchVery Positive83% of 4,124 reviews2017
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Circa 790 AD. A small band of Norse warriors lands on the shores of England. History may have forgotten their names, but their actions live on. As the chieftain of your clan, let ambition guide your choices in the party-based RPG Expeditions: Viking. How will history remember you?
Why similar: Medieval 25.9%, RPG 24.6%, Historical 22.7%, Open World 7.7%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the grounded historical vibe, tough choices, and low-fantasy roleplaying that make Kingdom Come feel distinct, just in a tactical party-based format.
- #12 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
89% matchVery Positive88% of 48,202 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: Open World 46.3%, RPG 29%, Action RPG 7.8%, Adventure 4.6%, Story Rich 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its challenging melee combat, dangerous world, and adventure-driven structure make it a solid follow-up if you want more medieval-flavored action RPG exploration.
- #13 Risen
89% 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: Open World 41.7%, RPG 30%, Medieval 11.6%, Adventure 3.6%, Atmospheric 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This delivers a grounded, exploratory RPG feel with tough combat and faction-based progression that can appeal to fans of Kingdom Come's slower, earned advancement.
- #14 Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
88% matchVery Positive88% of 13,891 reviews2011
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The standalone expansion for Mount & Blade! With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield.
Why similar: Medieval 30.3%, Open World 22.3%, Historical 16.2%, RPG 14.3%, Horses 7.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: It shifts into an early modern historical setting but keeps the same open-world sandbox, mounted combat, and faction-driven warfare.
- #15 Battle Brothers
87% matchVery Positive88% of 27,117 reviews2017
Dev: Overhype StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 93.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Why similar: Medieval 22.7%, Open World 16.4%, Historical 15.9%, Horses 15.4% ★, Realistic 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: If you liked the gritty mercenary side of medieval life, this offers a harsher low-fantasy take on survival, contracts, and emerging stories from a dangerous world.
- #16 Outward Definitive Edition
86% 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 53.7%, RPG 33%, Realistic 5.7%, Adventure 3.6%, Atmospheric 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick if you liked Kingdom Come's harsher, more demanding progression and want another immersive world that makes survival and preparation matter.
- #17 Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
86% matchVery Positive89% of 182,512 reviews2018
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 38.3 hrsMean: 83.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 40.2%, Historical 23%, RPG 14.9%, Story Rich 5%, Choices Matter 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more arcade-like, it still delivers a huge historical open world, questing, and player-driven exploration that can appeal to Kingdom Come fans.
- #18 Assassin's Creed® Origins
85% matchVery Positive86% of 125,232 reviews2017
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 22.3 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 40.8%, Historical 22.8%, RPG 13.7%, Story Rich 5.8%, Action RPG 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its historical setting, open-world travel, and grounded presentation make it one of the better non-fantasy alternatives if you want another past-era adventure.
- #19 Wartales
83% matchVery Positive87% of 34,222 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
Why similar: Medieval 37.2%, Open World 33.7%, RPG 19.7%, Story Rich 4.1%, Adventure 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: This emphasizes low-fantasy medieval travel, mercenary management, and hard-earned progress in a way that resonates with Kingdom Come's grounded feel.
- #20 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
84% 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 30.7%, Open World 15.7%, Medieval 14.2%, Nudity 11.2%, Choices Matter 9%
Why You'll Like It: Its strong political story, mature choices, and gritty medieval fantasy tone make it a worthwhile pick for players who came to Kingdom Come for narrative weight.
- #21 Exanima
84% matchVery Positive80% of 13,229 reviews2015
Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Why similar: Medieval 53%, RPG 25.7%, Nudity 6.7%, Adventure 4.5%, Atmospheric 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its heavy, physics-driven melee combat and oppressive medieval atmosphere make it a great pick for players who loved Kingdom Come's more methodical fighting.
- #22 Bellwright
81% matchVery Positive81% of 18,990 reviews2024
Dev: Donkey Crew
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.
Why similar: Medieval 46%, Open World 38.8%, RPG 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Action 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes open-world medieval exploration, combat, and settlement building for players who want a more systems-driven life in a historical-style setting.
- #23 Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders
81% matchMixed69% of 1,050 reviews2024
Dev: MeanAstronautsPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders is an action-adventure RPG with base-building elements, where you take on the role of a classic hero who stands up to the tyranny and injustice that haunts Sherwood. Fight, craft, steal, and of course help the local people grow and prosper.
Why similar: Medieval 38.3%, Open World 23%, RPG 12.2%, Realistic 11.8%, Action RPG 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its medieval setting, action-adventure structure, and emphasis on building a life and resistance in the woods make it a thematic fit.
- #24 Mount & Blade
82% matchVery Positive92% of 6,621 reviews2008
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.
Why similar: Medieval 40.6%, Open World 23.7%, RPG 16.9%, Historical 8.7%, Action RPG 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: The original still offers the same core fantasy of carving out your place in a medieval sandbox through combat, travel, and faction play.
- #25 Crimson Desert
78% 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 30.4%, Medieval 23.3%, Horses 14.6% ★, RPG 7.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.9%
- #26 Sengoku Dynasty
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,351 reviews2024
Dev: SuperkamiPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sengoku Dynasty is the ultimate feudal Japan experience: build villages, grow your community, and shape the open world through combat or economy. The choice is yours alone - or that of up to 4 players in multiplayer co-op!
Why similar: Medieval 33.3%, Open World 25.9%, Historical 20.3%, RPG 11.5%, First-Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: Though set in feudal Japan, it shares Kingdom Come's appeal of surviving and building a life in a grounded pre-modern world.
- #27 Gothic® 3
82% matchVery Positive82% of 12,005 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.
Why similar: Open World 37.1%, RPG 25.1%, Medieval 21%, Story Rich 3.7%, Atmospheric 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its broader open world and freeform adventuring make it a good match for players who want another rough-edged but immersive RPG journey.
- #28 MORDHAU
79% matchVery Positive80% of 113,010 reviews2019
Dev: Triternion
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 73.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.
Why similar: Medieval 41.5%, Swordplay 26.5% ★, Historical 11.7%, First-Person 10.2%, Realistic 7.4%
- #29 Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
80% matchVery Positive91% of 11,413 reviews2006
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
Why similar: Swordplay 29.1% ★, RPG 24.4%, Medieval 14.8%, First-Person 14.6%, Action 4%
Why You'll Like It: It lacks the open-world structure but its first-person melee combat and physicality make it appealing if Kingdom Come's swordplay was your favorite part.
- #30 Chivalry 2
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 54,538 reviews2022
Dev: Torn Banner StudiosPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.
Why similar: Medieval 35.3%, Swordplay 33.9% ★, Historical 20.3%, First-Person 6.1%, Atmospheric 2.2%
- #31 The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut
78% matchVery Positive89% of 85,602 reviews2008
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.
Why similar: RPG 28.7%, Medieval 16%, Open World 13.9%, Nudity 9.9%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #32 Half Sword
74% matchMixed68% of 21,716 reviews2026
Dev: Half Sword GamesPub: Game Seer Publishing
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Half Sword is a physics-based medieval combat simulator featuring historically accurate XV-century arms and armor. We are not afraid to show the brutal nature of medieval combat with in-depth blood and gore features.
Why similar: Medieval 31.1%, Swordplay 29% ★, Historical 18.9%, Realistic 12.7%, First-Person 4.7%
- #33 Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
77% matchVery Positive83% of 65,320 reviews2012
Dev: Torn Banner Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles
Why similar: Medieval 60.7%, Swordplay 21.3% ★, First-Person 7.7%, Historical 6.1%, Action 2.9%
- #34 Crusader Kings III
75% matchVery Positive91% of 137,655 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.8 hrsMean: 143.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Why similar: Medieval 44.8%, Historical 30%, RPG 16.3%, Choices Matter 6.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #35 Of Ash and Steel
73% 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: Medieval 41.2%, RPG 14.7%, Open World 11.4%, Action RPG 9.1%, Choices Matter 6.4%
- #36 Rustler (Grand Theft Horse)
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,932 reviews2021
Dev: Jutsu GamesPub: Games Operators
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Become a medieval thug in a crazy open-world action game, full of pop-culture references. Complete insane quests, kill heroes, steal horses, fight guards, rob peasants, listen to some bard music, and much more! All packed in old-school gameplay style!
Why similar: Medieval 25.8%, Open World 20.3%, Swordplay 16.6% ★, Horses 15.4% ★, RPG 7.9%
- #37 Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG
74% matchMixed68% of 10,474 reviews2023
Dev: gamigo US
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world. Enjoy MMO with skill-based non-target combat, open PVP with territory control, deep crafting system and player-driven economy – all that served with beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere.
Why similar: Medieval 34.5%, Open World 24.7%, Swordplay 13.5% ★, RPG 10.6%, Realistic 8.7%
- #38 Game of Thrones
76% 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 32.3%, Medieval 30.8%, Story Rich 8.5%, Choices Matter 7.9%, Open World 7.9%
- #39 Han Xiongnu Wars
75% matchMixed60% of 4,106 reviews2017
Dev: Shangshi Studio
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...
Why similar: Medieval 24.8%, Historical 20.9%, Open World 19.1%, Horses 12.5% ★, RPG 11.2%
- #40 Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
73% matchVery Positive89% of 114,034 reviews2017
Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 43.5%, Medieval 19.7%, RPG 15.5%, Story Rich 5.5%, Action RPG 4.3%
- #41 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
71% matchVery Positive93% of 124,984 reviews2019
Dev: ZA/UM
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Why similar: RPG 31.3%, Story Rich 19%, Open World 18.9%, Choices Matter 17.9%, Atmospheric 5.2%
- #42 Viking Frontiers
71% matchMixed54% of 499 reviews2025
Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: GameHunters
Windows
Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.
Why similar: Medieval 25.3%, Open World 19.4%, Horses 13.3% ★, Historical 12%, RPG 10.7%
- #43 Hellish Quart
71% matchVery Positive89% of 8,165 reviews2021
Dev: Kubold
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A physics-based, realistic 3D sword-fighting game. Immerse yourself in a cinematic adventure, utilizing real sword-fighting martial arts and a variety of historically accurate weapons to survive brutal duels in 17th century Poland. Featuring single-player modes and a LOCAL 2-player mode.
Why similar: Swordplay 30.2% ★, Medieval 29.2%, Historical 24.4%, Realistic 13.7%, Action 2.4%
- #44 Cyberpunk 2077
69% matchVery Positive86% of 926,786 reviews2020
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac
Median: 62.8 hrsMean: 115.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 35.7%, Nudity 15.7%, RPG 15.6%, Story Rich 9.2%, First-Person 8.7%
- #45 ELEX
72% 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 49.1%, RPG 27.5%, Story Rich 5.7%, Choices Matter 5.3%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #46 Life is Feudal: Your Own
73% matchMixed66% of 12,039 reviews2015
Dev: Bitbox Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 58.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hardcore and realistic; LiF is a Medieval multiplayer sandbox RPG, with free terraforming, a rich crafting system and preset and modular building construction. With engaging survival aspects, no target physics-based combat and a unique formation system - along with numerous other features - LiF is not for the faint of heart!
Why similar: Medieval 45.7%, Open World 32.9%, RPG 10.2%, Historical 6.5%, Adventure 1.4%
- #47 KINGDOMS
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,079 reviews2015
Dev: Oreol
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
KINGDOMS is a procedural medieval RPG in a randomly generated open world. The main feature of KINGDOMS is a smart AI system that completely controls NPC behavior. As the player, you can fully interact with this massive world and become any person you want to be.
Why similar: Medieval 38.4%, Open World 30.9%, RPG 13.2%, Historical 5.9%, First-Person 4.3%
- #48 Red Dead Redemption 2
69% matchVery Positive92% of 859,706 reviews2019
Dev: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 37.8 hrsMean: 106.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 40.1%, Horses 18% ★, Realistic 15.3%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 4.2%
- #49 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
69% 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 39.2%, RPG 15.1%, Historical 13.2%, Medieval 11%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #50 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 130,480 reviews2024
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC Game World (worldwide)
Windows
Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.
Why similar: Open World 45.3%, RPG 12.6%, Realistic 10.1%, First-Person 7.8%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #51 The Bloodline
68% matchVery Positive83% of 3,777 reviews2023
Dev: Shieldbearer StudiosPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Bloodline is a sandbox adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come…
Why similar: Medieval 27.5%, Swordplay 24.4% ★, Open World 19%, RPG 11.2%, First-Person 7.1%
- #52 Hogwarts Legacy
66% 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: Open World 45.4%, RPG 19.7%, Story Rich 8.4%, Adventure 6.1%, Action RPG 5.8%
- #53 Vampyr
70% 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: Open World 34%, RPG 22.4%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Action RPG 4.9%
- #54 Ertugrul of Ulukayin
66% matchVery Positive85% of 433 reviews2025
Dev: Tekden Studio
Windows
Become a medieval warrior in this action-adventure game. Discover traditional myths and fight for your tribe. Mount your horse, sharpen your weapons and explore an ancient semi-open world.
Why similar: Medieval 28.1%, Open World 20.8%, Historical 20.1%, Realistic 12.3%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #55 Gothic 1
70% matchVery Positive92% of 17,405 reviews2001
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...
Why similar: Open World 33.2%, RPG 25.8%, Medieval 20.5%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Story Rich 4.4%
- #56 Sons of Valhalla
67% matchMixed68% of 936 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Chest
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Sons of Valhalla is a roguelike strategy game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses, gather warriors, and lay siege to enemy strongholds, engaging in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England.
Why similar: Medieval 23.9%, Open World 17%, Historical 15.4%, Horses 14.6% ★, Realistic 9.4%
- #57 Baldur's Gate 3
64% 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: RPG 38.8%, Choices Matter 18.9%, Story Rich 17.8%, Nudity 15%, Adventure 6%
- #58 Exiled Kingdoms
68% 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: Open World 36.6%, RPG 36.2%, Adventure 8%, Story Rich 6.4%, Action 4.2%
- #59 Pathologic 2
67% matchVery Positive92% of 11,869 reviews2019
Dev: Ice-Pick LodgePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.
Why similar: Open World 27.2%, RPG 19.2%, Story Rich 14.7%, Choices Matter 14%, First-Person 9.1%