Games Like Risen 2: Dark Waters

The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.

Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Pirates 23.9% ★, Open World 17.9%, Gothic 12.7% ★, Third Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct successor, it refines the combat and exploration mechanics established in the second entry.

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: RPG 33%, Open World 24.7%, Gothic 14% ★, Third Person 6.3%, Fantasy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original game provides the foundational open-world RPG experience and atmosphere that defines the series.

Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!

Why similar: RPG 29.7%, Open World 18.5%, Pirates 13.5% ★, Gothic 11.1% ★, Third Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title from the same developers offers the quintessential open-world RPG experience that inspired the Risen series.

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

Why similar: RPG 33.5%, Open World 23.1%, Gothic 13.3% ★, Third Person 6.5%, Fantasy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It serves as the blueprint for the immersive, faction-based world-building found in all Piranha Bytes games.

ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.

Why similar: RPG 33.3%, Open World 31.8%, Gothic 9.4% ★, Third Person 7.1%, Fantasy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title continues the developer's tradition of creating challenging, exploration-driven RPGs with distinct faction systems.

A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

Why similar: RPG 34.5%, Open World 27.3%, Gothic 8.8% ★, Third Person 7.2%, Fantasy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world RPG from the same studio that emphasizes player choice and world exploration.

Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.

Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Open World 28.8%, Third Person 8.8%, Fantasy 5.5%, Action RPG 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar colonial-era fantasy setting with a strong emphasis on faction diplomacy and exploration.

1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.

Why similar: Pirates 61.5% ★, RPG 12.6%, Open World 9.8%, Third Person 6%, Action RPG 3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a deep, simulation-heavy pirate RPG that captures the nautical adventure and sandbox feel of the Caribbean.

An open-world RPG, set in the Golden Age of Caribbean piracy. Embark on a 200-hour-long adventure, plunder cities and ships, explore the unknown, discover treasures, forge friendships, earn bounties on your head, and charm the ladies on your path to ultimate freedom!

Why similar: Pirates 57.5% ★, RPG 14.6%, Open World 14.1%, Third Person 5.6%, Action RPG 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic pirate sandbox RPG, offering extensive naval exploration and character progression.

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

Why similar: RPG 32.9%, Open World 28.2%, Third Person 7.6%, Fantasy 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly robust open-world action-RPG experience with a focus on exploration and challenging combat.

Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.

Why similar: RPG 44%, Open World 24%, Third Person 8.5%, Fantasy 6.7%, Action RPG 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This Euro-RPG captures a similar sense of adventure and exploration within a vast fantasy world.

In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.

Why similar: Open World 23.5%, RPG 21.7%, Gothic 11.1% ★, Third Person 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel expands on the original's blend of sci-fi and fantasy with improved traversal and world-building.

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 33.3%, RPG 28.1%, Third Person 7%, Fantasy 6%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for open-world RPGs, featuring deep questing and a world that feels as alive as the Risen series.

Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.

Why similar: RPG 39.1%, Open World 23.9%, Third Person 12.1%, Fantasy 9.2%, Action RPG 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Euro-RPG that shares the same sense of wonder and fantasy exploration found in the Risen games.

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: RPG 39.5%, Open World 24.8%, Fantasy 8.8%, Action RPG 7.4%, Third Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes fluid combat and a large, explorable fantasy world.

You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.

Why similar: RPG 52.3%, Third Person 9.1%, Fantasy 8.3%, Open World 6.3%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that emphasizes character development and tactical combat.

Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.

Why similar: Pirates 68.8% ★, Open World 15.4%, Third Person 5.3%, Adventure 2.7%, RPG 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: While less of an RPG, it is the definitive pirate-themed open-world game for naval exploration and atmosphere.

An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.

Why similar: RPG 57.9%, Third Person 17.4%, Action 5.5%, Action RPG 5.2%, Open World 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Spiders, this action-RPG captures the same 'Euro-jank' charm and faction-based storytelling.

Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.

Why similar: RPG 45%, Open World 31.3%, Action RPG 6.9%, Fantasy 5.9%, Adventure 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world action-RPG that focuses on exploration and character customization.

FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.

Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Open World 24.8%, Fantasy 8.5%, Third Person 7.4%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a similar sense of adventure and lighthearted fantasy tone.

... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into the conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances.«...If my family really belongs to the chosen ones, why then have we always been as poor as church mice?

Why similar: RPG 62.8%, Open World 16%, Third Person 5.8%, Fantasy 4.4%, Action RPG 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world fantasy RPG that provides a similar sense of freedom and exploration.

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Gothic 23.7% ★, Open World 10.6%, Action RPG 8%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-inspired action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and challenging, skill-based combat.

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: RPG 55.3%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Fantasy 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Open World 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive-sim RPG that shares the deep, atmospheric world-building found in the Gothic and Risen series.

The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.

Why similar: RPG 25%, Gothic 18.3% ★, Third Person 13%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Fantasy 7.4%

The Dark Eye - Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy world beloved by fantasy gamers across the globe.The Dark Eye - Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.

Why similar: RPG 57.1%, Third Person 10.9%, Fantasy 8.4%, Adventure 7.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG with a focus on narrative and third-person combat.

The Technomancer is a sci-fi RPG that offers players plenty of dynamic combat action based on 4 skill trees dedicated to 3 combat styles and the destructive electrical powers of the Technomancers.

Why similar: RPG 43%, Open World 25.9%, Third Person 14%, Action 4%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: Another Spiders title that focuses on player choice and action-oriented RPG combat in a unique setting.

Tempest is a Pirate Open World Action RPG where you rove the seas across three continents filled with dozens of colonies and forts, hundreds of quests and countless ships to plunder. Customize your ship, trade, challenge fellow pirates and face mythical monsters such as the Kraken and Leviathan!

Why similar: Pirates 65.2% ★, RPG 11.7%, Open World 10.2%, Third Person 4.6%, Action RPG 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated pirate-themed RPG that focuses heavily on naval combat and exploration.

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: RPG 40%, Open World 38.5%, Third Person 6.2%, Sandbox 5.2%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a sandbox experience where exploration, faction management, and combat are the core pillars of gameplay.

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: RPG 33%, Open World 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Third Person 10.1%, Fantasy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that provides a similar sense of atmosphere and challenging combat encounters.

War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.

Why similar: RPG 45.3%, Open World 23.6%, Third Person 8.4%, Gothic 7% ★, Fantasy 6.4%

After having banned the influence of the gods in Myrtana, the nameless hero and Xardas have left this world in order to prevail the balance of power. In their exile located somewhere between space and time, they watch the actions of the mortal beings.

Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Open World 27.6%, Gothic 10.4% ★, Third Person 6.3%, Fantasy 4.3%

A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.

Why similar: RPG 46.4%, Open World 29.1%, Fantasy 7.5%, Action RPG 5.5%, Action 2.8%

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: RPG 43.1%, Open World 13.2%, Third Person 11.1%, Fantasy 8.1%, Adventure 6.2%

Face the last challenge - determine destiny! A new threat casts its shadow over the Southern Isles. A mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby.

Why similar: RPG 71.3%, Gothic 15.4% ★, Fantasy 5.8%, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.

Why similar: RPG 26.4%, Atmospheric 20.6%, Action 13.3%, Story Rich 12.8%, Singleplayer 8.3%

Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of ENCLAVE!The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago.

Why similar: RPG 70.5%, Third Person 10.1%, Fantasy 6.8%, Action 3%, Adventure 2.5%

Vendetta: Curse of Raven’s Cry is a third person, open world action-RPG that combines fast-paced swordplay with thrilling naval battles and exploration. Assume the role of dread pirate Christopher Raven and take your revenge on Captain Neville Scranton and the men who killed your family.

Why similar: Pirates 59.3% ★, RPG 26%, Open World 10.8%, Action 3.8%

Experience an amazing adventure in one of the most fascinating universes! Amidst conspiracy and betrayal, try to survive the orchestrated machinations around the Iron Throne.

Why similar: RPG 54.3%, Third Person 12.4%, Fantasy 11.5%, Open World 7.1%, Action 3.6%

Return to the GreedFall universe in a thrilling new adventure, where every choice has consequences. Ripped away from your island, you will travel across the war-torn, disease-ravaged Old Continent, forging alliances, and fighting to regain your freedom!

Why similar: RPG 33%, Open World 22.4%, Fantasy 10%, Third Person 7.6%, Adventure 6.3%

The old world has drowned after the Second Flood. Now, only few survivors are fighting for the new gold - clean water, wood and soil. Become a ship's captain, keep your crew alive and create your sea empire!

Why similar: Pirates 57.5% ★, RPG 17.6%, Open World 11.5%, Adventure 3.8%, Third Person 2.4%

Ghat's story is far from over: Zeno Clash 2 picks up where the deliciously brazen first game left off. After 4 years of waiting, the sequel to the surreal first-person brawler brings more variety in combat and levels, and even more bizarre storytelling into the beguiling world of Zenozoik.

Why similar: Open World 43.9%, Action 23.1%, Adventure 13.2%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Fantasy 6%

Inspired by Waterworld an exciting steampunk adventure with strategy and RPG elements. Fight pirates, explore the seabed, build your own battle island and set out into the vast world ocean in search of a mythical continent!

Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Third Person 19.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Fantasy 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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 46.2%, Open World 12.7%, Third Person 10.6%, Fantasy 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%

The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.

Why similar: RPG 38.7%, Open World 25.5%, Fantasy 9.5%, Third Person 8.5%, Action RPG 5.5%

Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.

Why similar: RPG 70.1%, Fantasy 11.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Atmospheric 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 2.3%

It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.

Why similar: RPG 68.5%, Fantasy 12.8%, Action RPG 9.7%, Adventure 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.

Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Pirates 32.3% ★, Open World 12.1%, Fantasy 5.3%, Story Rich 2.7%

From the award winning studio that brought you Ravensword: The Fallen King and Aralon: Sword and Shadow, comes Ravensword: Shadowlands. After the fall of Ravengard, the world descended into chaos. The Kingdom of Tyreas stood alone against a sea of dark elven invaders. The Ravensword was lost, and the dark times began.

Why similar: RPG 64.5%, Open World 14.7%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 5.9%, Fantasy 4.7%

Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.

Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Third Person 19.1%, Fantasy 10.3%, Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.

Why similar: RPG 57%, Open World 15.8%, Fantasy 10.5%, Action RPG 5.5%, Adventure 2%

Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!

Why similar: Pirates 59% ★, RPG 17.3%, Open World 7.9%, Adventure 3.7%, Fantasy 3.2%

Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.

Why similar: Pirates 64.2% ★, Open World 16.9%, RPG 6.2%, Action RPG 4.8%, Exploration 3.2%

Rise of the Third Power is a retro-themed, console-style roleplaying game, loosely based on the political climate of Europe in the late 1930's. The story takes place in the land of Rin during the height of the Age of Sail, following the events that would lead to the greatest war in human history.

Why similar: Pirates 54.9% ★, RPG 17.5%, Open World 15%, Fantasy 5.1%, Exploration 3.2%

You are the captain and owner of your own ship—the finest fate one could hope for in the 17th century Caribbean. Unlimited sandbox experience. 60 hours of content. A unique genre blending naval combat, land exploration, and global map. Think Sid Meier's Pirates! meets Bannerlord.

Why similar: Pirates 60.6% ★, RPG 16.6%, Third Person 6.7%, Open World 6.6%, Action RPG 3.9%

In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.

Why similar: RPG 54.1%, Gothic 11.3% ★, Action RPG 9.1%, Adventure 7.7%, Fantasy 5.7%

Step into the world of Ancaria as one of seven heroes. Explore a massive open world and master combat arts and spells for epic loot. This remaster brings a fan-favorite back to life — with hi-res textures, better combat and bugfixes, for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Why similar: RPG 37.3%, Open World 20.5%, Third Person 12.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Action RPG 8%

Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.

Why similar: RPG 62%, Adventure 14.1%, Open World 13.2%, Action 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.

Why similar: Open World 26.1%, RPG 22.9%, Third Person 13.7%, Fantasy 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Sacred 3 is an arcade Hack ‘n’ Slash game for up to 4 players. Choose a hero and fight cooperatively against the rise of evil. Victory is Ours. Glory is Mine.

Why similar: RPG 76%, Action 10.2%, Fantasy 5.2%, Adventure 5%, Action RPG 2.7%