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

Why You'll Like It: It is the direct predecessor with the same Nemesis-driven revenge loop, nearly identical combat and stealth, and the same dark-fantasy power climb through Mordor.

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 21.6%, Third Person 11.2%, Action 8.6%, Story Rich 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Shadow of War’s freeflow combat and predator-style stealth are heavily rooted in Arkham’s design, making this the closest non-fantasy gameplay match.

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 35.9%, Stealth 14.5%, Gore 7.6%, Third Person 7.3%, Violent 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its blend of third-person sword combat, stealth infiltration, and liberating enemy strongholds delivers a very similar rhythm of stylish conquest.

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 5.4%, RPG 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Warner’s crunchy counter-based brawling, open-world camp-clearing structure, brutal finishers, and a steady upgrade-driven domination loop.

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 9.1%, Action RPG 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Shadow of War, it emphasizes flashy fantasy combat, dangerous open-world roaming, and a satisfying climb from vulnerable fighter to monster-slayer.

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 27.3%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, RPG 10.2%, Action 7.5%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced third-person combat, fantasy setting, gear progression, and acrobatic traversal make it a great fit for Shadow of War fans.

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 49.9%, Stealth 13.1%, RPG 11.7%, Third Person 9%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: The huge map, fort infiltration, mythic flavor, and mix of stealth assassinations with ability-heavy melee make it a strong Shadow of War alternative.

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 9.6%, Third Person 7.7%, Action RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a darker open world full of outposts to clear, with a stealth-and-melee loop that scratches much of the same itch.

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 40.2%, RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 7.5%, Story Rich 6.5%, Medieval 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more story-focused, it matches Shadow of War’s dark-fantasy atmosphere, monster-filled world, and action-RPG progression.

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 11.1%, Action RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 9.8%, Medieval 8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a big, emergent fantasy action RPG with brutal third-person combat, roaming threats, and a strong sense of growing into an overwhelming force.

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 35.8%, Fantasy 12.7%, Magic 12.7%, RPG 9.9%, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world fantasy exploration and flashy combat progression capture a similar sense of roaming a magical world while becoming dramatically more powerful.

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 13.1%, Open World 10.3%, Third Person 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: If the stealth side of Talion’s toolkit was your favorite part, this is one of the best fantasy stealth sandboxes on Steam.

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 10.6%, Third Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Recruiting forces, besieging fortresses, and expanding your power across a living world strongly echoes Shadow of War’s conquest side.

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 28.9%, RPG 15.5%, Action RPG 11.5%, Fantasy 10.4%, Hack and Slash 7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a fast, ability-rich action-RPG combat loop in a fantasy world that feels similarly built around player empowerment.

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 31.4%, Stealth 14.1%, Violent 11%, Third Person 10%, RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Raids, settlement growth, fort assaults, and a heavier melee focus give it some of the same conquest-driven appeal as 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 12.9%, Third Person 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Fantasy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This leans even harder into stealth assassinations in a grim fantasy setting, making it a good pick for players who loved stalking captains from the shadows.

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 17.9%, Open World 11.3%, Violent 10.9%, Third Person 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers heavy third-person melee combat, dark fantasy spectacle, and a similarly aggressive, ability-driven feel.

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 19.7%, Violent 9.4%, RPG 8.6%, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: This keeps the dark-fantasy action focus intact with flashy powers and relentless third-person combat, albeit in a more focused structure.

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 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Third Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Commanding hordes of minions and steamrolling enemies gives it one of the closest 'build an evil army' vibes outside of Mordor itself.

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 20.6%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Violent 10.1%, Third Person 8.5%, Gore 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Though more linear, its weighty mythic melee combat, brutal executions, and epic dark-fantasy tone will appeal to fans of Talion’s battles.

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 38.4%, Medieval 20.8%, RPG 13.7%, Hack and Slash 4.8%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is an older but still excellent option for players who most enjoyed the army-building, siege warfare, and rise-to-power elements.

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 37.8%, Stealth 31.5%, Third Person 9.2%, Story Rich 6.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its systemic outpost infiltration, enemy disruption, and player-driven stealth sandbox echo the strategic side of hunting captains and clearing strongholds.

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Open World 37.5%, Gore 15%, Violent 11.5%, Third Person 8%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world hunt structure, vicious finishers, and escalating superpowered brutality mirror Shadow of War’s power-fantasy edge.

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

Why similar: Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action 9.8%, Hack and Slash 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It trades open-world conquest for stylish mythic melee combat and dark-fantasy spectacle, but the overall power curve feels very compatible.

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 21.9%, Open World 17.6%, Fantasy 14.4%, Third Person 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a tighter, darker fantasy action RPG with brutal swordplay and political conflict that should land well with Shadow of War fans.

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 20.9%, Stealth 16.8%, Violent 9.1%, Third Person 8.9%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its swordplay and stealth kills are outstanding for players who loved the assassin-warrior blend, though it is much tougher and less open-ended.

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 45.6%, RPG 13.5%, Fantasy 10.3%, Stealth 6.3%, Magic 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a natural pick if you mainly want another big fantasy world to explore while building a powerful melee-stealth character.

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 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its darkly comic fantasy setting and minion-commanding gameplay tap into the same domination fantasy as building an orc army.

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 18.8%, Fantasy 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Stealth 10%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its brutal close-quarters fantasy combat and ruthless environmental kills capture some of the same savage energy despite the first-person view.

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: RPG 19.2%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action RPG 12.8%, Third Person 11.4%, Action 11.1%

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.

Why similar: Open World 41.4%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action 10.6%, Third Person 10.2%, Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world action mixed with commanding troops in large battles makes it a fun offbeat match for players who especially liked the army-control side of Shadow of War.

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 43.2%, Medieval 19.3%, RPG 15.3%, Story Rich 5.4%, Action RPG 4.3%

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 44%, Medieval 9%, Fantasy 8.4%, Third Person 7.7%, RPG 7.4%

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 40.2%, War 12.2%, Gore 10.1%, Third Person 9%, Hack and Slash 6.5%

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%, Third Person 11.6%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 7.7%

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 28.7%, Fantasy 27.1%, Strategy 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Multiplayer 6.7%

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 29.2%, Fantasy 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Strategy 9.4%, Action 7.1%

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 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, RPG 12.2%, Action RPG 10.3%, 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 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Fantasy 11.8%, Action RPG 8.7%

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 35.8%, Stealth 23.1%, Violent 10.9%, 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 32.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.4%, Fantasy 20.2%, Magic 14.7%, Strategy 10.8%

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 29.9%, Open World 27.9%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action 11.3%, Multiplayer 6.9%

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%, War 18.9%, Open World 18.1%, Violent 8.6%, Third Person 8.3%

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 35.7%, War 16.6%, RPG 10.7%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Action RPG 7.9%

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 33.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, RPG 10.6%, Action RPG 9%, Third Person 8.4%

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 43.3%, Fantasy 15.2%, RPG 14%, Third Person 5.1%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.

Why similar: Open World 23.8%, Violent 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 9.9%, Hack and Slash 8%

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 20.1%, Gore 8.6%, Magic 8.1%, 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 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Third Person 13%, Open World 11.9%, Fantasy 11.7%

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: Gore 12.9%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Stealth 11.7%, Action RPG 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%

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 37.4%, RPG 15.2%, Fantasy 11.9%, Third Person 6.5%, Story Rich 6.4%

Lead your elite team of Ghosts in this tactical third-person shooter. Explore a massive open world, infiltrate and destroy the deadly Santa Blanca cartel, and save Bolivia and its people.

Why similar: Open World 53%, Stealth 21.5%, Third Person 6.5%, Action 5.7%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.

Why similar: Open World 34.7%, RPG 11.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 8.3%, Fantasy 8.1%

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: Open World 36.2%, Medieval 17.9%, RPG 16.4%, Third Person 6.7%, Action RPG 4.6%

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 32.2%, Open World 14.5%, Violent 13.2%, Gore 8.3%, Action 7.4%

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 23.8%, Violent 19.9%, Magic 12.4%, Medieval 12.2%, Fantasy 9.8%

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 13.8%, Fantasy 9.5%, Hack and Slash 6.8%, Action RPG 6.6%

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 23.8%, Third Person 14.1%, Action 12.8%, Open World 12.6%, Fantasy 9.3%

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 32.6%, Action RPG 13.7%, RPG 11.7%, Medieval 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%