Games Like Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Open World 30.8%, Stealth 12.3%, Fantasy 8.3%, Third Person 7.6%, RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the direct predecessor, with the same Nemesis-driven orc rivalries, stealth assassinations, and Arkham-style melee combat in a slightly leaner open world.

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

Why similar: Open World 35.3%, RPG 14.2%, Fantasy 9.2%, Action RPG 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you want dark fantasy, weighty third-person combat, monster-slaying spectacle, and a strong power-growth curve, this is one of the best fits.

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 14.8%, Gore 7.4%, Third Person 7.3%, Violent 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world sword combat, stealth camp clear-outs, and constant liberation of enemy territory make it one of the closest modern matches in feel.

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 43.3%, Stealth 21.7%, Third Person 11.2%, Action 8.5%, Story Rich 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shadow of War’s free-flow combat and predator stealth owe a lot to Arkham, and Knight delivers the closest non-fantasy version of that formula in an open city.

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 40.1%, RPG 11.7%, Fantasy 7.6%, Story Rich 6.5%, Medieval 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its mature fantasy setting, brutal swordplay, monster-hunting, and expansive world capture the epic dark-fantasy adventure side of Shadow of War.

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 49.7%, Stealth 13.2%, RPG 11.8%, Third Person 9%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a huge open world full of forts to infiltrate, action-RPG progression, mythic powers, and a similarly empowering one-warrior-against-an-army loop.

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 35.7%, Fantasy 12.8%, Magic 12.7%, RPG 10%, Third Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same fantasy of roaming a large magical world, growing your abilities, and dismantling enemy camps with stylish third-person combat.

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 28.7%, RPG 15.8%, Action RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 10.5%, Hack and Slash 7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a bright high-fantasy action RPG with fast, flashy combat and constant loot-driven progression that scratches a similar power-trip itch.

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 31.2%, Stealth 14.2%, Violent 11%, Third Person 10%, RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its heavier melee combat, fortress assaults, and open-world conquest angle make it a strong match for Shadow of War’s battlefield power fantasy.

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 27.4%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, RPG 10.3%, Action 7.5%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more into hack-and-slash than stealth, but its third-person combat, traversal, loot, and dark fantasy tone line up well with Shadow of War.

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 42.6%, Stealth 16.1%, RPG 9.7%, Third Person 7.7%, Action RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of open-world exploration, stealth infiltration, and action-RPG combat makes it a strong alternative if you like clearing strongholds and stalking targets.

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: Open World 34.4%, War 18.2%, Medieval 15.9%, RPG 10.7%, Third Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the supernatural stealth angle, but the combination of personal combat, sieges, and building an army echoes Shadow of War’s conquest fantasy.

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 25.4%, Violent 13%, Open World 10.3%, Third Person 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Shadow of War is sneaking through enemy spaces and pulling off lethal fantasy stealth kills, this is an excellent match.

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 56.5%, Third Person 10.4%, Action 8.7%, War 5.5%, RPG 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Despite the different setting, its WB-style open-world structure, brutal melee, outpost clearing, and territory control feel surprisingly close to Shadow of War.

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 27.6%, Violent 12.8%, Third Person 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more focused stealth-first fantasy game, great for players who loved Shadow of War’s stalking, infiltration, and assassination side most.

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 35.6%, RPG 11.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 9.9%, Medieval 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers modern open-world fantasy adventuring, big creature battles, and a similarly satisfying sense of growing from capable fighter to overwhelming force.

Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.

Why similar: Open World 37.6%, RPG 15.3%, Fantasy 12%, Story Rich 6.5%, Third Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more party-focused, it delivers a large fantasy world, stronghold-style progression, and a similar sense of building influence across hostile territory.

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

Why similar: Open World 33.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, RPG 10.6%, Action RPG 8.9%, Third Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It trades out Nemesis systems for tougher combat, but its oppressive fantasy world, melee focus, and freedom of approach make it a compelling adjacent pick.

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Open World 20.3%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Violent 9.5%, RPG 8.7%, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the series’ dark fantasy action focus and third-person melee combat, even if it is more compact and less open-world than Shadow of War.

Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...

Why similar: RPG 16.5%, Open World 15.6%, Fantasy 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Third Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark-fantasy tone and emphasis on commanding expendable minions tap into a similar fantasy of domination and leading monstrous forces.

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 17.7%, Open World 11.5%, Violent 10.9%, Third Person 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 9%

Why You'll Like It: Though more linear than Shadow of War, it still delivers satisfying third-person combat, dark-fantasy spectacle, and a similarly aggressive heroic power fantasy.

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: Open World 37.9%, Stealth 31.6%, Third Person 9.1%, Story Rich 6.5%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a military rather than fantasy take on infiltrating outposts, improvising stealth assaults, and systematically dismantling enemy strongholds.

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: Open World 21%, Stealth 16.9%, Violent 9.1%, Third Person 8.8%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its swordplay and stealth are far more demanding, but it captures the same thrill of stalking enemies and winning brutal close-range fights.

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 41.7%, Stealth 21.4%, Third Person 12%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same kind of counter-based brawling and stealth predator encounters that make Shadow of War’s moment-to-moment combat so satisfying.

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 45.5%, RPG 13.6%, Fantasy 10.3%, Stealth 6.3%, Magic 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world fantasy freedom and character-building make it a natural choice for players who mainly want another huge world to conquer at their own pace.

Aragami 2 is a third person stealth game where you play as an assassin with the power to control the shadows. Join the shadow clan and fight the invader armies to protect your people.

Why similar: Stealth 40.6%, Third Person 16.4%, Fantasy 12.4%, Action 10.1%, Magic 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a good pick if you want more supernatural stealth, assassinations, and mobility-focused infiltration in a third-person action game.

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.

Why similar: Open World 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Medieval 10.2%, Action RPG 10%, RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a darker, heavier melee-focused fantasy action RPG for players who want more grim atmosphere and brutal close-quarters combat.

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 45.6%, RPG 10%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Third Person 7.6%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world structure, third-person action combat, and faction territory system echo parts of Shadow of War’s loop, just in a stranger setting.

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 52%, RPG 20.6%, Fantasy 8.7%, Third Person 5.7%, Violent 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more survival-heavy take on open-world fantasy adventuring, but still scratches the itch for dangerous exploration and melee-focused progression.

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: Open World 38.3%, Medieval 20.8%, RPG 13.7%, Hack and Slash 4.8%, Action 4.6%

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: Open World 43.1%, Medieval 19.3%, RPG 15.3%, Story Rich 5.4%, Action RPG 4.3%

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%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, RPG 12.2%, Action RPG 10.2%, Fantasy 9.3%

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Gore 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Fantasy 11.9%, Action RPG 8.7%

The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.

Why similar: War 28.5%, Fantasy 27.1%, Strategy 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Multiplayer 6.6%

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 22.4%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 8.8%

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 43.5%, Medieval 8.9%, Fantasy 8.3%, Third Person 7.9%, RPG 7.1%

Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.

Why similar: Medieval 40.4%, War 12.2%, Gore 10%, Third Person 8.9%, Hack and Slash 6.4%

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 31.4%, Stealth 16.1%, Third Person 11.5%, Violent 7.7%, Action 7.6%

The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

Why similar: War 29.1%, Fantasy 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Strategy 9.5%, Action 7%

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 20.5%, Violent 10.1%, Hack and Slash 10%, Third Person 8.5%, Gore 7.7%

Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

Why similar: Stealth 20.1%, War 18.9%, Open World 18%, Violent 8.5%, Third Person 8.3%

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 22%, Open World 17.5%, Fantasy 14.5%, Third Person 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 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: Open World 35.7%, Stealth 23.1%, Violent 11%, Third Person 8.9%, RPG 8.3%

The Old World is yours to command. Lead Legendary Lords in a combination of turn-based campaign and magically charged, strategic real-time battles, and decide the fate of your chosen race in a fight against Chaos.

Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Fantasy 20.1%, Magic 14.6%, Strategy 11%

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Open World 37.5%, Gore 14.9%, Violent 11.4%, Third Person 8%, Action 7.2%

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: RPG 18.9%, Fantasy 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Stealth 10.1%, Action 8.2%

Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.

Why similar: Open World 40.1%, War 18.4%, RPG 11.9%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Action RPG 5.9%

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 43.2%, Fantasy 15.3%, RPG 14%, Third Person 5.1%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: Gore 29.8%, Open World 28.2%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action 11.3%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.

Why similar: Open World 28.8%, War 17.9%, Medieval 13.7%, Third Person 10.3%, Action RPG 10.2%

Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.

Why similar: Gore 23.6%, Violent 19.8%, Magic 12.4%, Medieval 12.3%, Fantasy 9.9%

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 39.2%, Open World 20%, Gore 8.5%, Magic 8%, Action 7.6%

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: RPG 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Third Person 12.9%, Open World 11.9%, Fantasy 11.7%

Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

Why similar: Open World 57.4%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Action 4.3%

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 48.6%, Open World 9.1%, Action 8.1%, Magic 6.9%, Story Rich 6.3%

From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.

Why similar: Stealth 32.3%, Open World 14.6%, Violent 13.2%, Gore 8.1%, Action 7.3%

A story-driven action-adventure RPG, bringing the world of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and never-before seen scale.

Why similar: Open World 32.4%, Action RPG 13.7%, RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Medieval 9%

With over 1000 km² of complete freedom from sky to seabed, Rico Rodriguez returns to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways imaginable.

Why similar: Open World 63%, Third Person 10.8%, Action 9.2%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Adventure 4.5%

Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.

Why similar: Open World 37.2%, RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 9.5%, Hack and Slash 6.7%, Action RPG 6.5%