Games Like Red Dead Redemption 2

Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Why similar: Western 40.5% ★, Open World 20.1%, Story Rich 7.7%, Third-Person Shooter 5.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the direct predecessor, offering another emotionally driven tale of outlaws in a vast, hostile Western frontier.

Step into the vibrant, ever-evolving world of Red Dead Online and experience life in frontier America. Chase down bounties, battle outlaw gangs and other players, hunt, fish and trade, search for exotic treasures, run Moonshine, and much more to discover in a world of astounding depth and detail.

Why similar: Western 30.7% ★, Horses 20.5% ★, Open World 16.9%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Realistic 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It retains RDR2's map, gunplay, horses, hunting, and frontier atmosphere while shifting the experience toward cooperative multiplayer adventures.

Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

Why similar: Open World 40.4%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Third-Person Shooter 9.2%, Third Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Rockstar's other flagship open world delivers similarly cinematic missions, meticulous environmental detail, emergent encounters, and criminal sandbox freedom.

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 37.7%, Horses 16.7% ★, Realistic 14.2%, Story Rich 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic medieval open-world RPG built around lived-in towns, survival details, horseback travel, and a story-driven rise from obscurity.

An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.

Why similar: Open World 32.8%, Story Rich 13.4%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Shooter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its period-authentic world and tightly directed crime narrative capture the character-focused, cinematic side of Arthur Morgan's story.

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.

Why similar: Open World 43.5%, Realistic 18.3%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 5.3%, First-Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded historical world, slow-burn role-playing, demanding realism, horseback travel, and reactive quests strongly match RDR2's immersive pace.

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

Why similar: Open World 50.4%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, Third-Person Shooter 8.4%, Third Person 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its lonely road-trip atmosphere, evolving camp relationships, dynamic open-world threats, and long-form survival story evoke RDR2's journeying feel.

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 44.7%, Story Rich 15.5%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Gore 6.8%, Third Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a beautiful open-world historical drama with horseback exploration, cinematic duels, a personal revenge story, and a strong sense of place.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.

Why similar: Open World 45.3%, Story Rich 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, FPS 8.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Although futuristic, it offers a comparably dense city, character-driven main story, immersive side quests, and a morally gray criminal underworld.

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 27.2%, Horses 18.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Story Rich 9.9%, Third-Person Shooter 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-ended missions, horseback traversal, wilderness infiltration, and systemic world interactions suit players who enjoy RDR2's freedom between story beats.

After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.

Why similar: Open World 34.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Third-Person Shooter 8.9%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A revenge-driven crime epic in a convincingly realized late-1960s open world, with territory control and a strong sense of social unrest.

Fight a fanatical cult in this open world FPS. Engage in intense combat, free hostile territory, recruit loyal followers and animal allies, and liberate Hope County solo or in full 2-player co-op.

Why similar: Open World 33.1%, Realistic 12.7%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Shooter 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its rural American setting, hostile backcountry, open-ended outpost encounters, fishing and hunting, and resistance narrative echo parts of RDR2's frontier fantasy.

Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

Why similar: Open World 38.5%, Western 29.4% ★, Story Rich 8.2%, Shooter 3.7%, FPS 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its faction-heavy frontier setting, exceptional role-playing choices, darkly funny outlaw tone, and open-ended quest design make it a superb alternative.

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 39.4%, Beautiful 22.7% ★, Story Rich 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a vast natural world, compelling main mystery, rewarding hunting systems, and a story-led journey through dangerous wilderness.

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Open World 61.1%, Third Person 11.5%, Gore 9.9%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This historical open-world action RPG combines horseback travel, factional conflict, intimate character bonds, and a turbulent late-era setting.

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 62.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Third Person 8%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a huge historical landscape, mounted exploration, cinematic questlines, regional stories, and the freedom to roam at a leisurely pace.

War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.

Why similar: Open World 28.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Third-Person Shooter 10%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This focused period crime drama delivers a strong rise-and-fall narrative, excellent atmosphere, and a believable world of organized crime.

Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.

Why similar: Open World 45.4%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Third-Person Shooter 10.1%, Third Person 5.9%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Rockstar's grittier urban crime saga emphasizes a tragic protagonist, grounded atmosphere, memorable supporting cast, and a reactive city sandbox.

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 50.1%, Third-Person Shooter 6.8%, Action 6.8%, Third Person 6.5%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This dusty, violent open world has a strong lone-wanderer mood, environmental storytelling, scavenging, and satisfying travel across a harsh frontier.

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 64.7%, Third Person 11.3%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 10.1%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its detailed historical setting, stealth-and-combat freedom, seasonal open-world exploration, and character-focused plot offer a similarly immersive period adventure.

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

Why similar: Open World 43.5%, Story Rich 8.9%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Gore 5.6%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A character-driven crime story with hand-to-hand combat, open-city exploration, side activities, and an unusually strong focus on its protagonist's loyalties.

THE OLD WEST, 1864. In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez.

Why similar: Western 60.5% ★, Open World 9%, Multiplayer 5.8%, FPS 4.8%, Shooter 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This Western shooter follows two outlaw brothers through a dramatic frontier campaign filled with duels, robberies, and family conflict.

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 33.6%, Horses 22.6% ★, Multiplayer 12.4%, Sandbox 7.3%, Realistic 7%

Why You'll Like It: Players wanting more freedom can build a band of followers, ride into large battles, trade, raid, and shape a living medieval sandbox.

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: Open World 33.7%, Story Rich 14.8%, Shooter 9.1%, FPS 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich journey across dangerous frontier-like regions, blending survival, scavenging, travel, and an intimate group of companions.

From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

Why similar: Open World 42.2%, Story Rich 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Shooter 8%, Third-Person Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its large post-apocalyptic world supports wandering, scavenging, companion stories, emergent combat, and building a home amid the wilderness.

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.

Why similar: Open World 33.3%, Third-Person Shooter 17.1%, Story Rich 11.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Third Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its scoundrel protagonist, reputation-driven criminal jobs, explorable regions, and companion-centered adventure make it a strong sci-fi take on the outlaw fantasy.

When life robs Colton White of all that matters, the only thing left he can trust is his GUN. From award-winning developer, Neversoft, and accomplished screenwriter, Randall Jahnson (The Mask of Zorro, The Doors), GUN follows Colton on his quest for discovery as he seeks to exact vengeful justice on those who have wronged him.

Why similar: Western 54.8% ★, Open World 15%, Third-Person Shooter 7%, Horses 4.1% ★, Shooter 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world Western with horseback riding, bounty hunting, duels, and revenge-driven action that remains thematically close to RDR2.

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 57.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 6.6%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its expansive wilderness, horseback exploration, ambient encounters, faction stories, and freedom to live a self-directed adventure suit RDR2 explorers.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Open World 48.6%, Story Rich 17.1%, Third Person 8%, Adventure 7.7%, Third-Person Shooter 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Another Rockstar-era period crime drama, it trades shootouts for investigations but shares RDR2's deliberate pacing, detailed world, and cinematic presentation.

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 49.4%, Story Rich 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Atmospheric 5.5%, Third Person 4.9%

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: It’s the early ’90s. After a couple of cops frame him for homicide, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

Why similar: Open World 40.4%, Third-Person Shooter 16.8%, Story Rich 7.2%, Gore 6.4%, Action 5.7%

From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?

Why similar: Open World 35.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Story Rich 16.9%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Third Person 5.4%

The frontier of Deadrock Redemption 2 is an immersive Open World RPG on the edge of a gun barrel and temptation hides behind every saloon door. In DR2, you step into the boots of Colt Dawson, a weary gunslinger searching for a second chance in a land that’s forgotten the meaning of mercy.

Why similar: Western 40.9% ★, Open World 19.7%, Third-Person Shooter 11%, Story Rich 9.6%, Shooter 7.4%

From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.

Why similar: Western 71.9% ★, FPS 5.9%, Story Rich 5.7%, Shooter 5.2%, Action 3.2%

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 31.5%, Story Rich 22.9%, Action 9.6%, Third Person 9.1%, Adventure 9%

Call of Juarez is an epic adventure western themed FPS game. The player alternately assumes the roles of two distinct, antagonistic characters: a sneaking fugitive Billy and his hunter the reverend Ray.

Why similar: Western 68.2% ★, Shooter 5%, FPS 4.8%, Action 3.7%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...

Why similar: Open World 34.6%, Story Rich 13.2%, Third-Person Shooter 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Action 7.1%

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 41.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Third-Person Shooter 12.6%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Action 3.9%

No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.3%, Multiplayer 13%, Story Rich 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Shooter 10.2%

Fight to liberate a war-torn Himalayan region in this open world FPS. Wield a deadly arsenal, dominate land and sky with gyrocopters and war elephants, and take on enemy territory solo or in co-op.

Why similar: Open World 44.8%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Shooter 9.4%, FPS 7.6%, Story Rich 5.5%

Shoot your way to vengeance as the infamous undead gunslinger Quinn del Ramo. In this weird wild west, experience a story-driven action-packed adventure with bullets, magic, and betrayal.

Why similar: Western 54.2% ★, Third-Person Shooter 12.6%, Shooter 6.8%, Adventure 5.4%, Story Rich 5.3%

The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters.

Why similar: Open World 35.6%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Shooter 10.1%, FPS 9.2%, Gore 7.7%

Welcome to the 1980s. From the decade of big hair and pastel suits comes the story of one man's rise to the top of the criminal pile. Grand Theft Auto returns with Tommy Vercetti’s tale of betrayal and revenge in a neon-soaked tropical town full of excess and brimming with possibilities.

Why similar: Open World 40.2%, Third-Person Shooter 22.8%, Third Person 7.6%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 5.7%

Stranded on the Rook Islands as Jason Brody, fight your way through a lawless tropical open world using a powerful arsenal to save your friends and escape the madness of this acclaimed visceral FPS.

Why similar: Open World 46.1%, Multiplayer 11.5%, FPS 9.3%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 5.4%

Bully tells the story of mischievous 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he goes through the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence. Beat the jocks at dodge ball, play pranks on the preppies, save the nerds, kiss the girl and navigate the social hierarchy in the worst school around.

Why similar: Open World 46.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Third Person 7.8%, Story Rich 7%, Adventure 6.2%

Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a tactical third-person shooter set in a vast open world. You must survive, adapt, and fight a rogue spec ops faction, using stealth, strategy, and high-tech gear in solo or co-op.

Why similar: Open World 35.9%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Third-Person Shooter 12.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Realistic 8.8%

Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.

Why similar: Western 64% ★, Open World 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%, Adventure 3.5%, Action 3%

It all starts in Liberty City. With revolutionary freedom to go anywhere and jack anyone, Grand Theft Auto III puts the center of the criminal underworld at your fingertips, if you have enough guts to take it.

Why similar: Open World 46.1%, Third-Person Shooter 26.1%, Third Person 9.6%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 6.7%

It’s 1930. After an inadvertent brush with the mafia, cabdriver Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially, he is uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, but soon the rewards become too big to ignore.

Why similar: Open World 32.4%, Story Rich 14.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Third-Person Shooter 8.8%, Action 5.8%

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the brutally rewarding extraction shooter. Track twisted monsters and overcome ruthless PvP. Take bounties in corrupted backwaters lost to history. With a team, you might survive. Die with nothing or get out with everything.

Why similar: Western 41.1% ★, Open World 21.9%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Shooter 7.1%, Gore 6.6%

A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison.

Why similar: Story Rich 36.7%, Multiplayer 30%, Third Person 9%, Adventure 7.8%, Action 7.6%

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.1%, Story Rich 24.4%, Shooter 16.7%, Third Person 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Embark on an exciting journey with a group of bandits who have been having a lot of bad luck lately... Shootouts, duels, diversions and the atmosphere of the wild but beautiful west await you.

Why similar: Western 49.5% ★, Third-Person Shooter 17.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 7.9%, Story Rich 7.6%

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a third and first-person action-adventure game set in the Western Frontier. Reconnect with your lost heritage and discover what it means to be Na'vi.

Why similar: Open World 34.1%, Beautiful 14.6% ★, Multiplayer 13.7%, Shooter 7%, Story Rich 7%

You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords on both sides of the conflict in order to make this country your home. You must identify and exploit your enemies' weaknesses, neutralizing their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion,...

Why similar: Open World 43%, FPS 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Realistic 6.7%

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Why similar: Open World 44.7%, Horses 24.9% ★, Story Rich 6.6%, Action 5.6%, Adventure 5.4%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 45.5%, Third-Person Shooter 10.4%, Shooter 10%, Action 8%, Third Person 6.3%