Games Like Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™

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 30.9%, Stealth 12.2%, Fantasy 8.2%, Third Person 7.6%, Gore 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It directly expands Mordor's combat, stealth, fortress assaults, and player-driven Nemesis system into a much larger sequel.

Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.

Why similar: Open World 37.2%, Stealth 26.1%, Third Person 13.4%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers polished Arkham-style brawling and stealth encounters across a dense open city full of enemy outposts and side activities.

Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!

Why similar: Open World 36.3%, Stealth 26.9%, Third Person 14.5%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its free-flow counter combat, rooftop predator stealth, and open hub design are among Shadow of Mordor's clearest mechanical inspirations.

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 25.2%, Assassins 24.4% ★, Stealth 13.4%, Parkour 9.4%, Third Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its large hostile world, stealth assassinations, climbing, enemy forts, and action-RPG progression strongly suit players who enjoyed hunting Orc captains.

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 35.8%, Stealth 20.1%, Third Person 9.9%, Action 7.6%, Action RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world revenge adventure combines lethal third-person swordplay, enemy-camp infiltration, stealth assassinations, and a cinematic historical setting.

Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.

Why similar: Stealth 26.1%, Assassins 20.6% ★, Parkour 10.2%, Third Person 8.5%, Fantasy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy stealth game centered on infiltrating fortified areas, manipulating enemies, and using supernatural abilities to remain unseen.

Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.

Why similar: Stealth 23.8%, Assassins 21.9% ★, Parkour 10.8%, Third Person 9.1%, Open World 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It builds on Styx's goblin-led stealth with larger environments, more creative tools, and satisfying assassination-focused infiltration.

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 32.8%, Assassins 23.6% ★, Stealth 12.1%, Third Person 8.2%, RPG 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs a vast mythological open world with infiltration, mercenary rival encounters, melee combat, and extensive RPG customization.

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: Assassins 24.5% ★, Open World 18.5%, Stealth 17.1%, Parkour 12.8%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on stalking targets, social stealth, parkour, and deliberate assassinations captures the predator side of Shadow of Mordor especially well.

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

Why similar: Open World 55.4%, Third Person 14.2%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 4.7%, RPG 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Made by the same studio, it translates Shadow of Mordor's rhythmic counter combat and open-world camp-clearing loop into a brutal wasteland.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Stealth 37.9%, Assassins 31.7% ★, Action 6%, Open World 5.2%, Magic 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Though first-person, it delivers a similarly grim revenge tale built around supernatural powers, stealth kills, and player-directed assassinations.

London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.

Why similar: Assassins 31.3% ★, Open World 21.1%, Stealth 16.3%, Parkour 11.2%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its approachable open-world missions, stealth takedowns, gang territory activities, and hand-to-hand combat offer a similarly accessible power fantasy.

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 40.9%, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 9.4%, Third Person 8%, Action RPG 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark dark-fantasy open-world RPG with monster hunting, morally complex quests, sword combat, and a richly hostile world to explore.

Paris, 1789. In this action-adventure game, experience the French Revolution through the eyes of Arno Dorian. Become an Assassin and expose the true powers behind the Revolution for the fate of a nation.

Why similar: Assassins 26.6% ★, Open World 23%, Stealth 17.2%, Parkour 13.4%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Dense urban traversal, stealthy target hunts, co-op heists, and large guarded locations make it a strong assassin fantasy alternative.

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.

Why similar: Stealth 30%, Assassins 27.5% ★, Open World 10.9%, Parkour 9%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural assassin tools and intricately designed missions reward creative stealth, vertical exploration, and eliminating powerful targets your own way.

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 39.5%, Stealth 13.3%, Parkour 13.1%, Third Person 11.8%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines an open city, fluid reactive combat, stealthy enemy-base takedowns, and traversal that creates the same empowering momentum.

Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.

Why similar: Stealth 36.8%, Assassins 34.1% ★, Third Person 7.5%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This shadow-powered stealth game emphasizes teleporting through darkness, silently eliminating guards, and navigating enemy-held strongholds.

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 33.7%, Fantasy 14.6%, Magic 11.6%, Third Person 9.1%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished magical open world with enemy camps, stealth options, spell-based combat, and a strong fantasy exploration loop.

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: Open World 24.4%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Third Person 8.8%, Action 8.8%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy adventure mixes acrobatic third-person combat, dungeon exploration, gear progression, and a powerful supernatural protagonist.

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Open World 34%, RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 8.9%, Third Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its dangerous fantasy wilderness, visceral large-monster combat, climbing mechanics, and flexible character builds suit fans of action-first RPG adventuring.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Stealth 19.3%, Assassins 17.1% ★, Open World 17%, Third Person 10%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its intense sword duels, vertical movement, stealth deathblows, and dark supernatural world provide a more demanding version of the same warrior fantasy.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Open World 47.9%, Third Person 11.9%, Parkour 11.6%, Action 8.9%, Gore 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world crime drama features Arkham-like martial-arts combat, counterattacks, environmental takedowns, and enemy territory missions.

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: Open World 38.3%, Action RPG 16.7%, Third Person 14.1%, RPG 10.4%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers open-world exploration, melee-focused action, stealth assassinations, faction conflict, and character progression in a turbulent historical setting.

Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.

Why similar: Assassins 27.7% ★, Open World 24.9%, Stealth 14.7%, Parkour 10.1%, Third Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its assassination missions, parkour, guarded settlements, and expansive world exploration preserve the stealth-action appeal even with a stronger naval focus.

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 21.5%, Third Person 12.2%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Action 10%, Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its weighty axe combat, mythic dark-fantasy setting, cinematic quest, and powerful protagonist appeal to players seeking a more story-driven action alternative.

As of December 4, 2016, the online services portion of Batman: Arkham Origins has been retired. We thank those that have joined us to battle. The Single player campaign may still be played and enjoyed offline. For any questions relating to Batman: Arkham Origins, please contact WB Games customer service.

Why similar: Open World 35.9%, Stealth 25.9%, Third Person 14.4%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: It retains the series' excellent free-flow combat and predator stealth while telling a darker hunt involving a network of deadly assassins.

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 27.4%, Action RPG 13.2%, RPG 12.2%, Fantasy 12.1%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its colorful open fantasy world, responsive action combat, extensive build options, and quest-heavy exploration make it an easy action-RPG fit.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Open World 32.1%, Third Person 18.2%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Fantasy 10.3%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its focused action-adventure structure delivers satisfying parry-heavy melee combat, force powers, tomb exploration, and a dark revenge narrative.

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

Why similar: Open World 36.1%, Third Person 18.5%, Parkour 14.1%, Action 10%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends cinematic exploration, lightsaber combat, force powers, platforming, and optional stealth approaches across broad interconnected worlds.

Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition expands Tolkien’s epic legendarium, delving into the brutal, untold story of Agandaûr, a Black Númenórean and servant of Sauron who has rallied an immense force in the ruins of Fornost.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.2%, RPG 16.3%, Third Person 16.3%, Action RPG 16%, Action 14.8%

“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28%, Open World 17.1%, Third Person 14.7%, Action 13.5%, Gore 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A linear but cinematic revenge story with brutal third-person melee combat, executions, shield counters, and a relentless warrior fantasy.

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 15.7%, Open World 15.2%, Fantasy 15.1%, Based On A Novel 14.6% ★, Third Person 11.7%

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: Based On A Novel 18.2% ★, RPG 14.5%, Fantasy 13.9%, Open World 13.2%, Third Person 10.7%

Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.

Why similar: Stealth 34.7%, Open World 21.9%, Third Person 17.9%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 5.8%

Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.

Why similar: Open World 14.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Fantasy 11.3%, RPG 10.2%

The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.

Why similar: Open World 29.2%, Third Person 11.9%, Action RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Fantasy 9.2%

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Third Person 13.7%, Action 11.9%, Open World 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Why similar: Stealth 37.4%, Open World 32%, Third Person 10.7%, Action 6.9%, Story Rich 4.4%

Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth.

Why similar: Open World 34.6%, Based On A Novel 20.6% ★, Fantasy 14.7%, RPG 9.2%, Third Person 5.6%

You have been appointed to fulfill an extremely dangerous mission, deep in enemy territory: to kill one man... the Emperor himself. Lead the revolution of the Orcs and Goblins!

Why similar: RPG 20.3%, Fantasy 18.1%, Stealth 17.5%, Third Person 14.3%, Action 12.4%

Play as Gollum on his quest to retrieve his Precious. You will need to climb the mountains of Mordor, sneak around Mirkwood and make difficult choices. Who will gain the upper hand: the cunning Gollum or the innocent Smeagol?

Why similar: Open World 18.2%, Stealth 14.2%, Fantasy 13.4%, Third Person 11.3%, Lore-Rich 10.6%

The master of stealth is back! Explore the dizzying heights of the Iserian Continent and cunningly eliminate your enemies. Thanks to your Quartz powers, you are freer than ever. Be creative: Never has it felt so good to be greedy.

Why similar: Stealth 32.5%, Assassins 21.9% ★, Third Person 10.5%, Action 8.4%, Parkour 7.8%

Prepare to be tempted, mesmerized and thrilled, become the Overlord, how corrupt you become depends on how you handle any given situation. Your actions impact the game world. With incredible power at your disposal and a team of evil minded minions to do your evil bidding, how will you resist the temptation to be incredibly despotic?

Why similar: Open World 21.9%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action RPG 12.1%, Third Person 12%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%

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 29.9%, Stealth 21.5%, Third Person 15.3%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 9.7%

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 46.1%, Third Person 11%, Fantasy 10.8%, Action 8.8%, RPG 6.7%

The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.

Why similar: Open World 30.2%, Fantasy 14.1%, RPG 13.1%, Action RPG 10.6%, Third Person 9.3%

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Third Person 17.2%, Action 14.8%, Open World 11.1%, Fantasy 9.9%

A survival crafting adventure set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth. Lead the Dwarves to reclaim Moria - mine, build, and battle through procedurally generated depths alone or with up to 8 players in co-op. It is time to return to Moria!

Why similar: Open World 40.7%, Third Person 13.7%, Adventure 10.2%, Fantasy 10.2%, RPG 8.9%

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Open World 35.9%, Gore 11.6%, Third Person 10.6%, Parkour 9.9%, Action 9.1%

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: Assassins 27.3% ★, Open World 22.1%, Stealth 20.2%, Parkour 8.4%, Third Person 7.6%

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 27.5%, Stealth 16.3%, Third Person 15%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 9.8%

Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.

Why similar: Stealth 16.6%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 12.7%, Gore 10.6%, Fantasy 10.3%

How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Why similar: Third Person 17.1%, Fantasy 13.5%, RPG 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Open World 11.2%

Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO® The Lord of the Rings follows the original story-lines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events re-imagined with the humor and endl

Why similar: Open World 43.1%, Fantasy 19.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Action 13.2%, Third Person 8.5%

In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.

Why similar: Stealth 21%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Third Person 13.8%, Action RPG 13.1%, Fantasy 10.7%

Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.

Why similar: Stealth 59.1%, Assassins 10% ★, Open World 7.5%, Action 7%, Parkour 5.6%

Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action 22.2%, Adventure 13.8%, Third Person 11.7%, Fantasy 7.3%

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

Why similar: Open World 18.9%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Third Person 12%, Action RPG 10.8%, Action 9.4%