- #1 Kingdom Come: Deliverance
97% matchVery Positive84% of 181,135 reviews2018
Dev: Warhorse Studios
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 47.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!
Why similar: Medieval 24.1%, Open World 17%, Swordplay 12.6%, Historical 9.9%, RPG 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is the direct predecessor and the closest possible match, with the same grounded medieval setting, first-person combat, historical realism, and story-driven open-world roleplaying.
- #2 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
96% matchVery Positive88% of 290,096 reviews2022
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 62.3 hrsMean: 154.1 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 36.5%, Open World 25%, RPG 12.6%, Historical 8.3%, Realistic 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same medieval immersion and freedom in a large open world, emphasizing grounded combat, faction politics, and living-world roleplay over fantasy spectacle.
- #3 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
96% matchVery Positive88% of 31,665 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 27.3 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 26%, Immersive 23.8% ★, RPG 14.6%, First-Person 10.6%, Story Rich 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its first-person open-world questing, melee-heavy combat, and immersive RPG structure feel very close to Kingdom Come’s moment-to-moment adventuring, even with a darker fantasy setting.
- #4 Dragon's Dogma 2
95% matchMixed61% of 114,082 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.4 hrsMean: 48.3 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 30.1%, Medieval 21.3%, Swordplay 17.4%, RPG 15.4%, Action-Adventure 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the feeling of setting out into a dangerous open world where travel, combat, and emergent encounters create a memorable adventure.
- #5 Medieval Dynasty
94% matchVery Positive90% of 50,786 reviews2021
Dev: Render CubePub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 36.2 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 27.9%, Open World 20.7%, Historical 14.1%, Realistic 11.3%, RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: If you love Kingdom Come’s grounded medieval atmosphere and everyday-life authenticity, this offers a similarly believable world with survival, progression, and long-term immersion.
- #6 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
94% matchVery Positive92% of 366,241 reviews2016
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 21.2 hrsMean: 104.2 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 46.5%, RPG 22.5%, Story Rich 8.1%, First-Person 7.6%, Adventure 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: While more fantastical, it delivers the same kind of first-person open-world exploration, quest-driven progression, and immersive sense of living in a large medieval-feeling world.
- #7 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 869,471 reviews2015
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 22.3 hrsMean: 98.9 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 35.6%, RPG 16.8%, Medieval 16.1%, Story Rich 12.3%, Choices Matter 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Though more fantastical, it matches Kingdom Come II in narrative weight, morally messy quest design, and the feeling of roaming a dangerous, war-torn world.
- #8 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 68,245 reviews2025
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 32.8 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 35%, RPG 23.8%, First-Person 11.2%, Story Rich 8.2%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its first-person open-world RPG structure and freeform questing make it a natural fit if you want more immersive medieval-style adventuring.
- #9 Bellwright
91% matchVery Positive81% of 19,796 reviews2024
Dev: Donkey Crew
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 41.4 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 42.5%, Open World 39.2%, RPG 12.3%, Action 2.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: It scratches a similar itch through realistic medieval life, open-world exploration, melee combat, and a slow-burn sense of building your place in a historical-feeling world.
- #10 Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders
91% matchMixed69% of 1,072 reviews2024
Dev: MeanAstronautsPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 22.5 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 33.7%, Open World 22.2%, Realistic 12.9%, RPG 12.3%, Action-Adventure 5%
Why You'll Like It: Its medieval setting, open-world exploration, combat, and grounded outlaw fantasy make it a strong fit for players who want more historical-flavored adventuring.
- #11 Rise of the Ronin
90% matchMixed63% of 10,266 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."
Why similar: Swordplay 31.5%, Open World 27.2%, Historical 15.3%, RPG 14.9%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers historical open-world roleplaying with grounded weapon combat and faction-driven storytelling, just shifted from medieval Europe to Bakumatsu Japan.
- #12 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
89% matchMixed70% of 42,550 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 51.3 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 21.6%, Medieval 20%, Historical 17.2%, RPG 11%, Realistic 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a large historical world, melee-focused combat, and story-led exploration that appeals to players who want another period-piece open-world adventure.
- #13 Avowed
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 12,431 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.
Why similar: Open World 20.7%, RPG 17%, First-Person 13.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Choices Matter 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its first-person RPG perspective, exploration-heavy world design, and emphasis on player-driven questing will appeal to fans of immersive medieval-style adventuring.
- #14 Mount & Blade: Warband
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 170,920 reviews2010
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 120.7 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 40.6%, Open World 23.7%, RPG 13.7%, Historical 6.9%, Realistic 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It remains one of the best medieval sandbox RPGs on Steam, with open-ended progression, faction warfare, and a rougher but very compatible feel.
- #15 Pentiment
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,325 reviews2022
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
Why similar: Historical 33.6%, Medieval 31.7%, Story Rich 16%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: It is far less combat-focused, but few games match Kingdom Come’s love of historical detail, social roleplay, and feeling of inhabiting a believable pre-modern world.
- #16 Wartales
86% matchVery Positive86% of 34,811 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 21.6 hrsMean: 51.8 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 34%, Open World 33.9%, RPG 20.8%, Story Rich 5.3%, Adventure 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It trades first-person action for tactical play, but its low-fantasy medieval world, travel-focused structure, and gritty tone line up well with Kingdom Come’s grounded appeal.
- #17 Expeditions: Viking
86% matchVery Positive83% of 4,147 reviews2017
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.1 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: RPG 25.1%, Medieval 23.7%, Historical 20.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Choices Matter 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on historically flavored roleplaying, tough choices, and grounded worldbuilding, making it a great pick for players who value authenticity and consequence.
- #18 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
85% matchVery Positive90% of 89,362 reviews2012
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 25.6 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 33%, Open World 16.2%, Medieval 13.4%, Story Rich 12%, Choices Matter 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on political intrigue, consequences, and gritty medieval-style storytelling makes it a good fit despite its smaller scope and older structure.
- #19 Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
84% matchVery Positive89% of 183,840 reviews2018
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 38.7 hrsMean: 84.1 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 38.9%, Historical 18.8%, RPG 15%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Story Rich 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a huge historical world, strong exploration, and quest-driven action RPG progression for players who mainly want another period adventure.
- #20 Risen
84% matchVery Positive89% of 10,583 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 40.9%, RPG 30.6%, Medieval 10.5%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Adventure 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its grounded progression, immersive world design, and janky-but-rewarding action RPG feel resemble the harsher, more demanding side of Kingdom Come.
- #21 Expeditions: Rome
83% matchVery Positive88% of 6,559 reviews2022
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Historical 31.8%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its historical setting, roleplaying choices, and emphasis on politics and consequence make it a strong match for players who love history-infused RPG storytelling.
- #22 A Plague Tale: Requiem
82% matchVery Positive91% of 24,842 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Medieval 23.5%, Alternate History 17.4%, Historical 15%, Realistic 14.4%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Like Innocence, it offers a richly realized historical world and story-heavy medieval drama for players who value immersion and tone.
- #23 Crimson Desert
79% matchVery Positive84% of 155,292 reviews2026
Dev: Pearl Abyss
Windows · Mac
Median: 31.9 hrsMean: 60.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 34.6%, Medieval 22.4%, RPG 9.2%, Combat 8.4%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #24 GreedFall
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,716 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 34.1%, RPG 27.5%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Singleplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: It blends story-driven roleplaying, faction politics, and a grounded approach to quest choices in a way that overlaps with Kingdom Come’s narrative strengths.
- #25 The Forgotten City
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,205 reviews2021
Dev: Modern StorytellerPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.
Why similar: Open World 20.8%, RPG 17.8%, Choices Matter 15.8%, First-Person 15.6%, Story Rich 15.5%
Why You'll Like It: It is a historical first-person RPG mystery with strong reactivity and roleplaying, making it a great fit if you loved Kingdom Come more for immersion and dialogue than combat.
- #26 Outward Definitive Edition
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 30,822 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 17.9 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 51.5%, RPG 33%, Realistic 6.2%, Adventure 4.1%, Atmospheric 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its unforgiving travel, survival friction, and emphasis on preparation create a grounded, earned-progression feel that Kingdom Come fans often appreciate.
- #27 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 132,906 reviews2024
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC Game World (worldwide)
Windows
Median: 29.4 hrsMean: 55.6 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 40.5%, RPG 11.6%, Realistic 10.3%, First-Person 9.1%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #28 A Plague Tale: Innocence
80% matchVery Positive93% of 67,391 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
Why similar: Medieval 41.3%, Story Rich 21.7%, Historical 15.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same historical mood and lived-in medieval atmosphere, even if it is more linear and stealth-driven than Kingdom Come.
- #29 Half Sword
78% matchMixed67% of 23,994 reviews2026
Dev: Half Sword GamesPub: Game Seer Publishing
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Swordplay 22.2%, Medieval 20.7%, Immersive 16.3% ★, Historical 12.3%, Realistic 10.6%
- #30 Chivalry 2
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 55,891 reviews2022
Dev: Torn Banner StudiosPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 29.7 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: Swordplay 32.8%, Medieval 29.5%, Historical 16.6%, First-Person 7.4%, Combat 6.1%
- #31 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
76% matchVery Positive90% of 19,373 reviews2024
Dev: MachineGamesPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.
Why similar: Historical 17.7%, Open World 17.2%, Political 12.8% ★, First-Person 12.7%, Story Rich 11.6%
- #32 The Outer Worlds 2
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 8,222 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.
Why similar: Open World 31%, RPG 28.9%, First-Person 14.1%, Choices Matter 7.5%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #33 Crusader Kings III
77% matchVery Positive90% of 139,914 reviews2020
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 146.3 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 33.4%, Historical 21.9%, Political 21.7% ★, RPG 13.8%, Choices Matter 6.9%
- #34 Hogwarts Legacy
76% matchVery Positive90% of 366,573 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.7 hrsMean: 44.1 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 38.9%, RPG 17.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Combat 6.1%, Adventure 6.1%
- #35 Mafia: The Old Country
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 27,679 reviews2025
Dev: Hangar 13Pub: 2K
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.
Why similar: Immersive 31.5% ★, Historical 14.3%, Open World 11.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Realistic 10.4%
- #36 DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 22,500 reviews2026
Dev: KOJIMA PRODUCTIONSPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 40.8 hrsMean: 54.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 50.6%, Realistic 16.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Action 6%
- #37 Baldur's Gate 3
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 840,324 reviews2023
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 78.6 hrsMean: 131.8 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 34.2%, Choices Matter 19.7%, Story Rich 19.5%, LGBTQ+ 9.3%, Combat 7.7%
- #38 MORDHAU
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 113,087 reviews2019
Dev: Triternion
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 74.3 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 37.4%, Swordplay 27.6%, First-Person 13.2%, Historical 10.4%, Realistic 8.3%
- #39 Hellish Quart
74% matchVery Positive89% of 8,300 reviews2021
Dev: Kubold
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.4 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 28.2%, Medieval 21.1%, Historical 17%, Realistic 12.7%, First-Person 9.3%
- #40 Dragon Age™: The Veilguard
72% matchMixed68% of 44,204 reviews2024
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 34.3 hrsMean: 48.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, an immersive single-player RPG.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 39%, RPG 35.5%, Singleplayer 9.5%, Story Rich 6.5%, Choices Matter 3.7%
- #41 1428: Shadows over Silesia
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 272 reviews2022
Dev: KUBI Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.
Why similar: Medieval 26.5%, Swordplay 24.9%, Historical 19.8%, RPG 10.7%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #42 Mount & Blade
74% matchVery Positive92% of 6,665 reviews2008
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.1 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 38.7%, Open World 24.8%, RPG 18.3%, Historical 8.2%, First-Person 3.1%
- #43 Of Ash and Steel
71% matchMixed65% of 6,426 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 35.8%, RPG 14.5%, Open World 11%, Combat 10.7%, Choices Matter 7.5%
- #44 Ertugrul of Ulukayin
70% matchVery Positive84% of 462 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 23%, Open World 18.6%, Historical 16.3%, Realistic 12.5%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #45 Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,572 reviews2022
Dev: Black Sea GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.
Why similar: Medieval 69.2%, Historical 27.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #46 Dying Light: The Beast
69% matchVery Positive87% of 67,889 reviews2025
Dev: Techland
Windows
Median: 23.7 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
BECOME THE BEAST. SURVIVE THE NIGHT. A terrifying new chapter in the Dying Light universe begins. As Kyle Crane, explore the vast and unpredictable wilderness, uncover a deadly evolution of the infected, and learn to control the beastly powers awakening inside you.
Why similar: Open World 32.5%, First-Person 14.6%, Realistic 11.2%, RPG 9.8%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #47 Medieval Blacksmith
70% matchVery Positive80% of 582 reviews2025
Dev: OGO Play
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Medieval Blacksmith is a blacksmithing simulation set in a magical medieval world. Play as a blacksmith with no past, craft legendary weapons from daggers to spears, and forge your path to becoming the world’s greatest. Dive into a story filled with adventure and endless creative possibilities!
Why similar: Swordplay 23.2%, Medieval 22.5%, RPG 16.8%, Realistic 14.8%, First-Person 10.8%
- #48 STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 82,780 reviews2023
Dev: RespawnPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 20.2 hrsMean: 28.2 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 27.8%, Swordplay 26.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, RPG 6.6%
- #49 GreedFall: The Dying World
69% matchMixed58% of 1,402 reviews2026
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Return to the GreedFall universe in a thrilling new adventure, where every choice has consequences. Ripped away from your island, you will travel across the war-torn, disease-ravaged Old Continent, forging alliances, and fighting to regain your freedom!
Why similar: Open World 29.3%, RPG 24.1%, Story Rich 16.9%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Adventure 7.2%
- #50 KINGDOMS
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,083 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 35.2%, Open World 31%, RPG 13.9%, First-Person 5.7%, Historical 5.3%
- #51 Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
71% 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 55.9%, Swordplay 22.6%, First-Person 10.2%, Historical 5.6%, Action 4.4%
- #52 Cyberpunk 2077
68% matchVery Positive86% of 939,537 reviews2020
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac
Median: 63.3 hrsMean: 116.2 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 38.8%, RPG 17.6%, Story Rich 13%, First-Person 12.3%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #53 Drova - Forsaken Kin
67% matchVery Positive94% of 9,340 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: Open World 35.2%, RPG 27.7%, Choices Matter 14.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Action 4.2%
- #54 The Bloodline
67% matchVery Positive83% of 3,828 reviews2023
Dev: Shieldbearer StudiosPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 4.2 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: Swordplay 23.2%, Medieval 22.6%, Open World 17.2%, RPG 10.5%, First-Person 8.4%
- #55 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,917 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Why similar: Open World 34.8%, RPG 30.9%, Combat 7.5%, Action 6.6%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #56 1348 Ex Voto
67% matchMixed54% of 776 reviews2026
Dev: SedleoPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Journey through a tumultuous Medieval Italy as Aeta, a young knight errant who sets off on a brutal quest to find and save her closest one. 1348 Ex Voto is a cinematic action-adventure game inspired by chivalric tales.
Why similar: Medieval 25.2%, Historical 16.5%, Political 15.3% ★, Swordplay 15.2%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #57 Red Dead Redemption 2
66% matchVery Positive92% of 879,748 reviews2019
Dev: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 37.7 hrsMean: 107.1 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 43.5%, Realistic 18.7%, Story Rich 15.5%, Adventure 5.3%, First-Person 4.9%
- #58 Life is Feudal: Your Own
69% matchMixed66% of 12,061 reviews2015
Dev: Bitbox Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 58.2 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 43%, Open World 34%, RPG 11%, Historical 6.1%, Adventure 1.7%
- #59 Exiled Kingdoms
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,112 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Open World 36%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 8.4%, Action 6%
- #60 Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG
66% matchMixed69% of 10,552 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 31.1%, Open World 24.4%, Swordplay 14%, RPG 10.9%, Realistic 9.8%