- #1 Risen
97% matchVery Positive89% of 10,492 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Gothic 31.1% ★, Open World 22.4%, RPG 22.2%, Fantasy 4.1%, Third Person 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: As the first entry in the series, it offers the most direct experience of the core mechanics and atmospheric world-building found in the third game.
- #2 Gothic II: Gold Edition
96% matchVery Positive94% of 16,966 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Why similar: Gothic 25.9% ★, RPG 20.7%, Open World 17.4%, Classic 7.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is the foundational masterpiece from the same developers that established the exploration-heavy, faction-driven formula found in Risen.
- #3 Risen 2: Dark Waters
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,647 reviews2012
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Pirates 23.8% ★, Open World 17.7%, Gothic 12.9% ★, Third Person 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This direct predecessor introduces the pirate-themed setting and refined faction systems that directly influence the gameplay of Titan Lords.
- #4 ELEX
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 19,426 reviews2017
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Open World 31.2%, RPG 24.2%, Gothic 22.7% ★, Third Person 4.6%, Fantasy 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title translates the classic Piranha Bytes open-world RPG formula into a unique post-apocalyptic science-fantasy setting.
- #5 Gothic® 3
94% matchVery Positive82% of 12,005 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Open World 26.7%, RPG 24.9%, Gothic 21% ★, Fantasy 4.8%, Third Person 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive, ambitious open world that mirrors the scale and faction-heavy narrative structure of the Risen series.
- #6 ELEX II
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 6,772 reviews2022
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Gothic 24.5% ★, Open World 21.1%, RPG 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Action RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel continues the exploration-focused gameplay and jetpack-assisted traversal that defines the modern Piranha Bytes style.
- #7 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,824 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 32.7%, Open World 27.8%, Action RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 8.3%, Third Person 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a vibrant, expansive open world with a focus on fluid action-RPG combat and character customization.
- #8 GreedFall
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,493 reviews2019
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 34.3%, Open World 32%, Third Person 6.5%, Action RPG 5.5%, Fantasy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This AA-style RPG captures the spirit of faction-based politics and exploration in a unique, colonial-era fantasy setting.
- #9 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
91% matchVery Positive88% of 48,202 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: Open World 31.2%, RPG 27%, Action RPG 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Fantasy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar emphasis on dangerous, rewarding exploration and a gritty, high-fantasy adventure feel.
- #10 Bound By Flame
91% matchMixed68% of 3,950 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 48.1%, Fantasy 8.6%, Open World 7.9%, Third Person 7.3%, Action RPG 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action RPG that focuses on player choice and character development within a grim, demon-infested world.
- #11 Two Worlds II HD
90% matchMixed64% of 6,947 reviews2011
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive, ACE
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.
Why similar: RPG 37.6%, Open World 27.7%, Fantasy 6.5%, Third Person 6.4%, Action RPG 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a classic Euro-RPG experience with a large open world and deep, albeit quirky, crafting and magic systems.
- #12 Divinity II: Developer's Cut
89% matchVery Positive85% of 5,185 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Why similar: RPG 33.3%, Open World 27.4%, Third Person 9.1%, Fantasy 8.9%, Action RPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A charming and ambitious action-RPG that allows for unique exploration, including the ability to transform into a dragon.
- #13 Outward Definitive Edition
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 30,417 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 43.6%, RPG 36.9%, Fantasy 5.9%, Third Person 4.8%, Adventure 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the same sense of vulnerability and discovery as you navigate a harsh, unforgiving open world.
- #14 Arx Fatalis
89% matchVery Positive88% of 2,481 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 40.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Classic 10.3% ★, Atmospheric 7.4%, Fantasy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This immersive sim shares the dense, atmospheric world-building and sense of discovery found in the best Piranha Bytes titles.
- #15 Gothic 1
87% matchVery Positive92% of 17,405 reviews2001
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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: Gothic 27.6% ★, RPG 21%, Open World 19.6%, Classic 6.8% ★, Atmospheric 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: The original game that started the Piranha Bytes legacy, offering a uniquely immersive and challenging prison-colony setting.
- #16 ArcaniA
86% matchMixed55% of 3,173 reviews2010
Dev: SpellboundPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 34.6%, Open World 24.3%, Gothic 17.9% ★, Third Person 5.7%, Fantasy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A spin-off of the Gothic series that maintains the third-person action-RPG perspective and fantasy setting.
- #17 Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
86% matchMixed59% of 20,540 reviews2014
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Open World 13.7%, Action RPG 10.9%, Fantasy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a dark-fantasy action-RPG experience with a focus on challenging combat and atmospheric exploration.
- #18 Of Ash and Steel
82% matchMixed64% of 6,121 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Gothic 44.3% ★, RPG 14.1%, Action RPG 8.9%, Open World 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-RPG that draws heavy inspiration from the gothic, atmospheric style of classic European RPGs.
- #19 The Technomancer
85% matchMixed68% of 2,979 reviews2016
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 38.5%, Open World 31.8%, Third Person 11.3%, Adventure 4.3%, Action 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Another Spiders title that emphasizes faction-based RPG mechanics and third-person action within a gritty, atmospheric world.
- #20 Fable Anniversary
84% matchVery Positive86% of 15,861 reviews2014
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 30.5%, Open World 26.2%, Classic 8.2% ★, Fantasy 7.6%, Action RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy adventure that balances lighthearted charm with a world that reacts to your moral choices.
- #21 Mars: War Logs
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,987 reviews2013
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 53.9%, Third Person 14.4%, Action RPG 9.6%, Open World 5.3%, Action 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by Spiders, this game features the same AA-RPG DNA, focusing on faction loyalty and tactical combat in a harsh environment.
- #22 Vampyr
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 23,838 reviews2018
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Why similar: Open World 30.1%, RPG 27.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Third Person 7.8%, Atmospheric 7%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a dark, narrative-driven experience where your choices and interactions with the world have meaningful consequences.
- #23 Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King
81% matchMixed67% of 764 reviews2021
Dev: Redlock Studio
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: RPG 38.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Adventure 10.6%, Action RPG 9.7%, Third Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy adventure that emphasizes exploration and challenging encounters in a mysterious, broken world.
- #24 Demonicon
82% matchMixed67% of 1,013 reviews2013
Dev: Noumena StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 52.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Third Person 8.8%, Fantasy 8.7%, Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action RPG set in the The Dark Eye universe, focusing on narrative choices and visceral combat.
- #25 Codex Lost
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: FreemanaPub: JanduSoft
Windows
The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.
Why similar: Open World 25.8%, RPG 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-RPG that prioritizes exploration and combat within a challenging, atmospheric environment.
- #26 Two Worlds Epic Edition
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,858 reviews2009
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
... 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 56.3%, Open World 19.2%, Third Person 4.6%, Fantasy 4.5%, Action RPG 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: An early open-world RPG that provides a vast, traditional fantasy map to explore at your own pace.
- #27 Sacred Gold
80% matchVery Positive85% of 4,484 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 35.5%, Open World 30.2%, Classic 8.9% ★, Action RPG 8.5%, Fantasy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash RPG that offers a massive open world filled with secrets and diverse fantasy landscapes.
- #28 Gothic Playable Teaser
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 15,235 reviews2019
Dev: THQ Nordic BarcelonaPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners.
Why similar: Gothic 37.9% ★, RPG 35.6%, Open World 6.9%, Third Person 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.9%
- #29 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 864,153 reviews2015
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 98.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 36.1%, RPG 22.5%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Fantasy 5.6%, Dark Fantasy 5%
- #30 Drova - Forsaken Kin
72% matchVery Positive94% of 9,095 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: RPG 28.2%, Open World 27%, Action RPG 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Fantasy 5.3%
- #31 Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
78% matchMixed49% of 1,326 reviews2011
Dev: Trine StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 30.5%, Open World 27.4%, Gothic 24.8% ★, Third Person 4%, Fantasy 3.5%
- #32 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
71% matchVery Positive88% of 29,168 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 14.5 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.
Why similar: Open World 30.7%, RPG 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Third Person 9.3%, Action RPG 9%
- #33 Sacred 2 Gold
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,658 reviews
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 37.4%, Open World 35.4%, Action RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 5.6%, Adventure 2.8%
- #34 Gedonia
73% matchVery Positive87% of 3,849 reviews2022
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.
Why similar: Open World 32%, RPG 23.5%, Third Person 9.7%, Magic 7.4%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #35 Game of Thrones
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,344 reviews2012
Dev: Cyanide Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 50.4%, Fantasy 12.2%, Third Person 10.2%, Open World 8.9%, Story Rich 4.4%
- #36 Fable - The Lost Chapters
75% matchVery Positive92% of 8,126 reviews2011
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 35.6%, Open World 14.8%, Third Person 8.1%, Fantasy 7.6%, Classic 6.4% ★
- #37 ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif
77% matchMixed42% of 875 reviews2011
Dev: SpellboundPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 51.5%, Gothic 37% ★, Fantasy 4.8%, Adventure 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #38 Naudrion: Fall of The Empire
74% matchMixed65% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Aleksey Skvortsov
Windows
Dark fantasy RPG with open world. Together with Markus, you can experience an unforgettable journey, any of your actions may have consequences.
Why similar: Gothic 42.8% ★, Open World 22.1%, Third Person 7.8%, Magic 5.6%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #39 Sacred 2 Remaster
72% matchMixed53% of 1,378 reviews2025
Dev: SparklingBitPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 31.9%, Open World 22.9%, Action RPG 13.3%, Third Person 9.5%, Adventure 8.3%
- #40 Enclave
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,603 reviews2013
Dev: StarbreezePub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 63.6%, Third Person 8.1%, Fantasy 7.1%, Classic 5.4% ★, Adventure 2.7%
- #41 SpellMaster: The Saga
74% matchMixed41% of 469 reviews2022
Dev: Spellbook CreationsPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SpellMaster - The Saga is a story-driving action RPG inspired by the Gothic series. Gameplay takes place in an open, seamless world filled with secrets, mysteries, terrible monsters, and varied NPCs. Who to be and how to behave is yours to choose - this is your Saga
Why similar: Gothic 31.5% ★, Open World 15.3%, RPG 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Action RPG 6.7%
- #42 Sacred 3
76% matchMostly Negative27% of 4,452 reviews2014
Dev: Keen GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 72.1%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 5.7%, Fantasy 5.6%, Action RPG 5.1%
- #43 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
73% matchVery Positive88% of 12,979 reviews
Dev: Big Huge GamesPub: 38 Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 32.4%, Open World 28.8%, Action RPG 9.2%, Fantasy 9.1%, Third Person 6.3%
- #44 GreedFall: The Dying World
70% matchMixed63% of 1,049 reviews2026
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 28.4%, Open World 25.8%, Fantasy 9.8%, Action RPG 7.2%, Adventure 6.6%
- #45 Mortal Shell
70% matchMixed68% of 11,043 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.
Why similar: RPG 28.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Open World 16.6%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 8%
- #46 Savage Lands
70% matchMixed55% of 6,679 reviews2021
Dev: Last Bastion Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Your fight for survival begins on the frozen shores of Tarvhas, where bitter cold and vicious creatures conspire to defeat the unprepared. Uncover the land’s dark history as you and fellow explorers traverse an unforgiving and hostile world to tame the Savage Lands.
Why similar: Open World 41.8%, RPG 25.1%, Fantasy 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Adventure 5.2%
- #47 Dread Delusion
66% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Why similar: Open World 31.5%, RPG 26%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Magic 7.2%, Adventure 5.6%
- #48 Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
71% matchMixed59% of 4,469 reviews2017
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold of Fimbulwinter.
Why similar: RPG 46.9%, Action RPG 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Adventure 6.3%, Action 4.2%
- #49 SpellForce 3 Reforced
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,810 reviews2017
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!
Why similar: RPG 52%, Open World 21.8%, Fantasy 12%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #50 Divine Divinity
69% matchVery Positive88% of 3,882 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 46.2%, Open World 16.9%, Classic 10% ★, Fantasy 9.6%, Action RPG 8.9%
- #51 Dragon Age II: Ultimate Edition
67% matchVery Positive81% of 7,260 reviews2020
Dev: BioWarePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
You are Hawke, a refugee seeking to escape the darkspawn-plagued land of Ferelden and become Champion of Kirkwall. Rise to power and fight epic battles while making decisions that determine the course of civilization.
Why similar: RPG 40.6%, Fantasy 11.1%, Open World 10.2%, Action RPG 8.6%, Third Person 7.9%
- #52 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,826 reviews2023
Dev: Archangel Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 32.9%, RPG 29.2%, Action RPG 14.9%, Third Person 9.4%, Adventure 7.4%
- #53 Ashen
69% matchMixed67% of 3,769 reviews2019
Dev: A44Pub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.
Why similar: Open World 26%, RPG 20.8%, Action RPG 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Third Person 8.2%
- #54 Ravensword: Shadowlands
71% matchMixed52% of 529 reviews2013
Dev: Crescent Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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 60.2%, Open World 18.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Fantasy 5.1%, Action 4.8%
- #55 Hell is Us
64% matchVery Positive87% of 5,146 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.
Why similar: RPG 22.1%, Open World 17.8%, Third Person 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Action RPG 9.4%
- #56 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
67% matchVery Positive90% of 37,290 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Lore EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Action RPG 18.4%, Open World 14.2%, Classic 7.6% ★, Fantasy 5%
- #57 Blade of Darkness
66% matchVery Positive90% of 2,471 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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: RPG 30.5%, Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Third Person 12%, Action RPG 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.5%
- #58 Sudeki
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,063 reviews2014
Dev: Climax StudiosPub: Climax Group
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Sudeki, a world torn apart into light, shadow and dark. Rent asunder by deceit and betrayal, the land cries out for a peace that only four united heroes can bring. Beyond the protective walls of Illumina Castle lie miles of pastoral, rolling countryside, though once a serene landscape, the Aklorian forces have transformed the countryside...
Why similar: RPG 53%, Action RPG 13.7%, Fantasy 8.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Third Person 5.8%
- #59 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
68% matchMixed64% of 1,367 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Van Helsing, monster hunter will face the most difficult trials of his life as he is trying to destroy his nemesis. The civil war is over in Borgovia, but the future still looks grim. The city of weird science is in ruins and a strange cult prophesises the coming of the end times.
Why similar: RPG 45.8%, Action RPG 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Fantasy 8.4%
