Games Like Praey for the Gods

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.9%, Soundtrack 14.5% ★, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Open World 11.3%, Exploration 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes fluid movement, archery, and epic boss encounters in a vast, atmospheric open world.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 17.8%, Cinematic 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Third Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a cinematic action-adventure experience with challenging boss fights and a heavy focus on exploration.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Mythology 20.6%, Cinematic 19%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Lore-Rich 9.8%, 3D Platformer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, cinematic, and atmospheric experience with intense boss encounters that feel similar in tone to the seed game.

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Why similar: Mythology 48.4%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 6.4%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This hand-drawn adventure focuses entirely on massive boss encounters and exploration within a Norse-inspired world.

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

Why similar: Open World 31.9%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Third Person 12.7%, Fantasy 11.2%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a distinct climbing mechanic that allows you to scale massive monsters, mirroring the core gameplay loop of the seed game.

Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!

Why similar: Open World 32.6%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Third Person 12.1%, Adventure 9%, Exploration 8%

Why You'll Like It: The game features massive mechanical beasts in an open world that require strategic combat and exploration to overcome.

Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.

Why similar: Mythology 31.5%, Open World 17%, Third Person 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world adventure combines puzzle-platforming and mythology-based combat in a way that feels accessible and engaging.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Mythology 31.3%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Third Person 10%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a highly cinematic and atmospheric character-driven story that features a strong female protagonist in a hostile world.

A collaborative exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally generated afterlife inspired by Viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!

Why similar: Mythology 25.5%, Open World 22.5%, Survival 20.9%, Third Person 10.3%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This survival game features harsh, frozen biomes and a progression system gated by massive, challenging boss fights.

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: Dark Fantasy 32.8%, Open World 29.3%, Third Person 16%, Fantasy 9%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive open world filled with colossal boss encounters and deep exploration that rewards curiosity.

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Adventure 21.7%, Action 19.5%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Fantasy 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game strips away the filler to focus purely on challenging, minimalist boss encounters that reward precision and timing.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Mythology 31%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Third Person 11.9%, Exploration 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features a female protagonist, exploration, and challenging combat against mythological foes.

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Mythology 22.9%, Cinematic 20.1%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning and cinematic experience that continues the intense, atmospheric journey of its predecessor.

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.4%, Puzzle Platformer 19.7%, Open World 17.1%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of lonely, stamina-based climbing and exploration in a vast, stylized open world.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.9%, Dark Fantasy 26.5%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features tight combat, exploration, and creative boss encounters within a melancholic and atmospheric setting.

Dive into a freezing underwater adventure on an alien planet. Below Zero is set two years after the original Subnautica. Return to Planet 4546B to uncover the truth behind a deadly cover-up. Survive by building habitats, crafting tools, & diving deeper into the world of Subnautica.

Why similar: Open World 29%, Survival 29%, Exploration 15.3%, Adventure 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at capturing the feeling of survival in a beautiful but deadly frozen environment.

The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets. Shipwrecked on an island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive.

Why similar: Survival 28.3%, Adventure 21%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Open World 9.8%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This survival-adventure game focuses on exploration and crafting in a vast, fragmented world that requires careful navigation.

Aztech Forgotten Gods, the cyber-stone universe action-adventure game that follows Achtli, a young Aztec woman, in her quest to become a hero by wielding the power of the gods.

Why similar: Mythology 17.8%, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Third Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features verticality and boss-climbing mechanics that feel directly inspired by the core loop of the seed game.

Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Open World 21.3%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Exploration 11.4%, Cinematic 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes fast-paced parkour and magic-based combat in a large, open-world setting.

Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.5%, Third Person 14.9%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Exploration 12.3%, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure game with a female protagonist that focuses on exploration and overcoming alien threats.

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: Female Protagonist 23.9%, Open World 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist and challenging combat encounters against powerful bosses.

Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.7%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Open World 14.2%, Third Person 12.4%, Action-Adventure 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist and a focus on exploration in a fantasy world.

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

Why similar: Mythology 31%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Open World 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, atmospheric adventure that utilizes archery and exploration within a dark, mythological setting.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Exploration 34%, Action-Adventure 31.3%, Fantasy 12.1%, Atmospheric 12%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines deep exploration and puzzle-solving with challenging boss encounters that require learning enemy patterns.

Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.

Why similar: Open World 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Third Person 11.9%, Survival 10.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This souls-like game features a unique art style, atmospheric exploration, and challenging combat encounters.

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Open World 21.6%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Exploration 16%, Adventure 11.2%, Third Person 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on the freedom of flight and exploration across floating islands in a beautiful, open world.

Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.7%, Third Person 22.3%, Exploration 20.4%, Fantasy 11.5%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game focuses on exploration and combat in a vibrant world filled with ancient secrets.

Rise to the challenge and join the hunt! In Monster Hunter Rise, the latest installment in the award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter series, you’ll become a hunter, explore brand new maps and use a variety of weapons to take down fearsome monsters as part of an all-new storyline.

Why similar: Third Person 31.6%, Open World 20.6%, Action 19.5%, Fantasy 14.9%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the ultimate experience of tracking and fighting massive, unique beasts in varied environments.

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 38.8%, Survival 23.2%, Third Person 9.4%, Fantasy 8.7%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the survival and exploration aspects of an open-world adventure, where preparation is key to survival.

Stranded at an abandoned Antarctic research base with no hope of rescue, you must battle a deadly blizzard in a desperate fight to find your way home.

Why similar: Soundtrack 24.7% ★, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Survival 12.9%, Open World 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A survival game set in an abandoned Antarctic research station that perfectly captures the feeling of being alone in a frozen wasteland.

Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

Why similar: Mythology 19.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Open World 10.8%

Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.

Why similar: Cinematic 16.4%, Survival 12.6%, Open World 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Exploration 10%

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, 3D Platformer 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Third Person 10.8%

Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.

Why similar: Mythology 28.5%, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 7.5%

The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land!

Why similar: Mythology 45.1%, 3D Platformer 19.5%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 7.2%

Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.

Why similar: Open World 22%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Survival 15.1%, Third Person 14%, Exploration 12.7%

Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.

Why similar: Mythology 21.4%, Cinematic 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.1%, Dark Fantasy 27.1%, Action-Adventure 23%, Fantasy 11%, Action 6.8%

Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, 3D Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Open World 11.3%, Third Person 10%

Fight your way through a war-torn medieval frontier. Explore the wild landscapes of Anatolia and protect your people. When night falls, ancient Turkish mythology comes to life in your dreams, revealing secrets that may change everything.

Why similar: Mythology 22.3%, Cinematic 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 19.7%, Action-Adventure 15%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Third Person 12.8%, Open World 11.9%

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: Cinematic 26.3%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action-Adventure 14%, Third Person 13.5%, Exploration 9.7%

Fear everything and nothing for death brings you closer to victory in this challenging open world action-roguelite. As the Vessel of an ancient power you must use steel and skill to complete your mission in a dangerous fantasy world inspired by Scandinavian folklore.

Why similar: Open World 23.6%, Third Person 22.6%, Exploration 16.4%, Fantasy 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.9%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.9%, Third Person 23.9%, Exploration 18%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Adventure 8.8%

Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.9%, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Third Person 16.8%, Atmospheric 7.6%

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.1%, Third Person 17.5%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Open World 15.2%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.7%, Puzzle Platformer 20.1%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Third Person 9.7%

The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22%, Third Person 14.8%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Adventure 13.1%, Action 12.4%

Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 42.8%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Adventure 12.2%, Third Person 10.2%, Action 9.8%

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.9%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Third Person 12.7%, Fantasy 8.9%

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 18%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Third Person 11.4%

Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 24.2%, Open World 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Third Person 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

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: Mythology 41.2%, Open World 13.4%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 7%

When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.5%, Adventure 24.3%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Soundtrack 10.6% ★, Exploration 10.5%

Onirike is an original 3D adventure, puzzle and platformer video game which takes place in an intricate open world, designed with a non-linear narrative and presented with a peculiar audio-visual aesthetic.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Open World 13%, Action-Adventure 10.7%

Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things.

Why similar: Open World 23.3%, 3D Platformer 19%, Exploration 16.7%, Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.

Why similar: Mythology 30.3%, Third Person 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Cinematic 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

Why similar: Adventure 23.1%, Third Person 22.4%, Exploration 21.9%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Atmospheric 11.7%