Games Like Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™

Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.

Why similar: Parkour 23.9%, Classic 19.4% ★, Time Travel 9.4% ★, Time Manipulation 9.1% ★, Third Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor that established the core time-manipulation and platforming mechanics essential to the series.

The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him.

Why similar: Parkour 24.5%, Time Travel 12.5% ★, Action 9.2%, Third Person 8.5%, Time Manipulation 8% ★

Why You'll Like It: This sequel concludes the trilogy with a refined blend of the platforming from the first game and the combat intensity of the second.

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: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Parkour 13.7%, Action 12.3%, Third Person 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a perfect blend of Zelda-like dungeon exploration, platforming, and fast-paced, combo-driven combat.

Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother's kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction.

Why similar: Parkour 37.1%, Action 14.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Third Person 11.5%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Returns to the series' roots with a heavy emphasis on environmental platforming and large-scale combat encounters.

Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a dangerous journey of discovery and revelation.

Why similar: Parkour 44.6%, Third Person 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Action 10.9%, Open World 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features the refined parkour and historical stealth-action gameplay that evolved from the Prince of Persia formula.

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: Third Person 17.6%, Action 17.1%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Gore 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-budget, cinematic action experience with visceral combat and a strong focus on narrative-driven adventure.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, Action 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic action-adventure game that emphasizes epic boss battles and platforming in a dark, fantasy setting.

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: Parkour 22.2%, Third Person 15.9%, Action 12.8%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Open World 9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid parkour traversal with a satisfying combat system and an open-world structure.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.9%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Classic 14.7% ★, Action 14.3%, Third Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for stylish, fast-paced hack-and-slash combat that rewards player skill and rhythm.

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!

Why similar: Classic 40.1% ★, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action 19.8%, Third Person 9.6%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure title that balances atmospheric exploration with precise, timing-based sword combat.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 52.5%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 8.1%, Gore 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly fast-paced, sword-focused combat experience that matches the intensity of the Prince's battles.

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Gore 18.7%, Third Person 18%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action 14.3%, Dark 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, dark fantasy action game known for its challenging, physics-based melee combat.

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: Classic 36.2% ★, Action 17.9%, Fantasy 10.1%, Hack and Slash 7.6%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person action game that emphasizes creative, physics-based combat and environmental interaction.

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Action 26.9%, Adventure 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-quality Metroidvania that revitalizes the series' platforming and combat mechanics.

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Parkour 15.8%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action 14.2%, Third Person 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 11%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on character-driven adventure and platforming sequences in a post-apocalyptic world.

Tomb Raider: Underworld represents a new advancement in exploration-based gameplay. As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking high-definition visual fidelity that creates a truly believable world and delivers a new level of...

Why similar: Parkour 22.1%, Third Person 18.7%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 14.1%, Classic 9.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on complex environmental puzzles and platforming that feel very similar to the classic Prince of Persia games.

A game that will show gamers the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Third Person 20.9%, Action 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Classic 6.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides an over-the-top, power-fantasy combat experience with plenty of acrobatic flair.

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 26.8%, Action 18.2%, Third Person 17.1%, Adventure 10.3%, Gore 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-adventure game that captures the spirit of dungeon crawling and ability-based progression.

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

Why similar: Parkour 55%, Platformer 14.6%, Action 11.7%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite that emphasizes the series' core identity of fluid movement and acrobatic combat.

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: Third Person 21.7%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Open World 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern take on the action-adventure genre with a heavy emphasis on climbing, traversal, and exploration.

You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.

Why similar: Parkour 32.8%, Action 13.2%, Third Person 13.2%, Gore 12.1%, Hack and Slash 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed traversal and chaotic, destructive combat in an open-world environment.

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: Third Person 20.1%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Dark 10.8%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a dark, psychological atmosphere with intense, intimate combat encounters.

“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 34.6%, Action 18.7%, Third Person 17%, Gore 11.3%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic action game that prioritizes visceral, timing-based combat and grand, atmospheric set pieces.

Cast down from power by a mysterious warlord centuries ago, Kain reawakens in a world he barely recognises. His armies slain, his vampire brethren nearly extinct, Kain is one of the last of his kind. With an agenda of vengeance, Kain shall unleash a wicked wrath to uncover the plot that threatens the land he seeks to conquer.

Why similar: Classic 40.4% ★, Action 19.8%, Third Person 13.3%, Adventure 6.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, action-oriented entry in the Legacy of Kain series that emphasizes melee combat and exploration.

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.9%, Parkour 20.7%, Third Person 18%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique combat system and parkour-heavy traversal in a stylized, futuristic setting.

The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia® franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassin's Creed™, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming...

Why similar: Parkour 36%, Action 12.1%, Third Person 11.9%, Platformer 9.8%, Adventure 8.6%

An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!

Why similar: Parkour 38.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Third Person 11.4%, Classic 9.9% ★, Action 9.8%

Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...

Why similar: Classic 27.9% ★, Action 16.3%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Third Person 10.8%, Adventure 10.5%

In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, reassume the role of Raziel, and travel back through the currents of time into various eras of Nosgoth's past in your relentless pursuit of Kain.

Why similar: Classic 33.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 9.6%, Adventure 8.7%

The Star Wars® Saga continues with Star Wars®: The Force Unleashed™ II, the highly anticipated sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game ever created.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.8%, Action 27.4%, Third Person 26.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Play as Trane, a "toy" graffiti artist with the street smarts, athletic prowess and vision to become an "All City King" - the most reputable of all graffiti artists. Along your quest, uncover the mayor's deep, dark secret and use your fighting talents and high-wire graffiti to expose the city's leader as a corrupt...

Why similar: Parkour 31.8%, Classic 20.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Action 8.5%, Third Person 7.5%

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 27.9%, Action 25.3%, Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.

Why similar: Classic 58.6% ★, Atmospheric 9.5%, Action 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Fantasy 3.8%

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Parkour 28.6%, Gore 14.3%, Action 14.2%, Third Person 13.8%, Hack and Slash 9.2%

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Third Person 20.3%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 9%

You are Paul de Raque, a Knight Templar on a journey to the Holy Land with the goal to reunite with his Order in Jerusalem. But you are more than just a common crusader - you are on a holy mission. The future of the world and all mankind rests on your shoulders…

Why similar: Classic 25% ★, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action 17%, Gore 14.9%, Adventure 11.6%

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

Why similar: Classic 39% ★, Third Person 18.6%, Action 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Gore 3.7%

Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.

Why similar: Third Person 19.1%, Action 17.5%, Classic 17.3% ★, Adventure 14.4%, Parkour 12%

It’s time to join the Brotherhood.

Why similar: Parkour 43.3%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Adventure 7.3%

Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.

Why similar: Time Travel 35.9% ★, Time Manipulation 19.7% ★, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 5.9%

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: Parkour 38.8%, Third Person 14.6%, Action 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of...

Why similar: Parkour 45.3%, Third Person 16.6%, Action 11.1%, Atmospheric 7%, Adventure 6.9%

Omensight is an Action Murder Mystery game. In order to prevent the apocalypse, you are fated to repeat the last day of the world until it can be saved. Investigate clues, fight enemies, and solve the murder of the Godless-Priestess.

Why similar: Time Travel 40.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Action 13.7%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Adventure 7.1%

Enter the world of a HITMAN - a world of crime, sin and greed. Delve into the mind of Agent 47 and encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so brutally efficient and shaped him as an assassin. Eliminate your targets by any means necessary. There are no rules... only the contract, signed in blood.

Why similar: Classic 28.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 21.6%, Action 18.4%, Third Person 15.2%, Atmospheric 4.9%

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

Why similar: Parkour 30.9%, Third Person 18.7%, Action 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Adventure 7.7%

Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.

Why similar: Parkour 48.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Platformer 8.8%, Adventure 5.3%, Action 4.7%

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Hack and Slash 27.1%, Action 15.4%, Third Person 10.5%, Gore 5.8%

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

Why similar: Classic 27.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Hack and Slash 19%, Action 10.1%, Third Person 7.4%

You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.

Why similar: Classic 39.7% ★, Third Person 13.7%, Action 12.1%, Atmospheric 10%, Dark 6.7%

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 27.7%, Action 21.3%, Third Person 20.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Gore 5.6%

An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Gore 16.6%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11.7%

This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.

Why similar: Action 25.8%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Platformer 20%, Adventure 16.7%, Atmospheric 4%

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: Hack and Slash 32.9%, Third Person 28.6%, Action 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Fantasy 8.7%

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.7%, Time Manipulation 15.4% ★, Platformer 12.9%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action 10.8%

Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.8%, Classic 31.7% ★, Platformer 11.4%, Action 9.1%, Third Person 7.2%

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Why similar: Classic 28.9% ★, Third Person 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.4%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Third Person 18%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 11.1%, Atmospheric 6.9%