- #1 Risen
97% matchVery Positive89% of 10,803 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 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 30.9% ★, Open World 22.6%, RPG 22.3%, Fantasy 4%, 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 17,860 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 25.5% ★, RPG 20.7%, Open World 17.6%, Classic 7.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 4.8%
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 6,784 reviews2012
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.7 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 23.9% ★, Open World 17.9%, Gothic 12.6% ★, Third Person 4.7%
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 19,601 reviews2017
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 23.4 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 31.6%, RPG 24.3%, Gothic 22.4% ★, 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 12,361 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 32.6 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 26.9%, RPG 24.9%, Gothic 20.8% ★, Fantasy 4.8%, Third Person 4.7%
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 6,928 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 24.2% ★, Open World 21.4%, RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%, Action RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel continues the exploration-focused gameplay and jetpack-assisted traversal that defines the modern Piranha Bytes style.
- #7 GreedFall
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,967 reviews2019
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.6 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 34.2%, Open World 32.4%, 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.
- #8 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,137 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 32.3%, Open World 28.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, Fantasy 8.3%, Third Person 5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a vibrant, expansive open world with a focus on fluid action-RPG combat and character customization.
- #9 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
91% matchVery Positive88% of 48,978 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 31.4%, RPG 27%, Action RPG 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, 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 4,031 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 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 7.4%, Action RPG 6.3%
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 7,015 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 27.9%, Fantasy 6.5%, Third Person 6.4%, Action RPG 5.4%
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 5,327 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Why similar: RPG 33.2%, Open World 27.6%, 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 Arx Fatalis
88% matchVery Positive88% of 2,630 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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 40.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Classic 10.6% ★, Fantasy 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.2%
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.
- #14 ArcaniA
89% matchMixed55% of 3,261 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 33.9%, Open World 24.2%, Gothic 18.1% ★, 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.
- #15 Gothic 1
87% matchVery Positive93% of 18,298 reviews2001
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 19.5 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 27.3% ★, RPG 21.1%, Open World 19.7%, Classic 7% ★, Atmospheric 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The original game that started the Piranha Bytes legacy, offering a uniquely immersive and challenging prison-colony setting.
- #16 Outward Definitive Edition
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 31,321 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.1 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 43.8%, RPG 36.8%, Fantasy 5.9%, Third Person 4.8%, Adventure 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the same sense of vulnerability and discovery as you navigate a harsh, unforgiving open world.
- #17 Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
86% matchMixed59% of 20,794 reviews2014
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 18.0 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 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Open World 13.9%, Action RPG 11%, 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 Mars: War Logs
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,034 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 4.5%
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.
- #19 Of Ash and Steel
82% matchMixed66% of 6,918 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 43.8% ★, RPG 14.3%, Action RPG 9%, Open World 8.1%, Atmospheric 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-RPG that draws heavy inspiration from the gothic, atmospheric style of classic European RPGs.
- #20 Fable Anniversary
84% matchVery Positive86% of 16,510 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 26.3%, Classic 8.3% ★, 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 The Technomancer
84% matchMixed68% of 3,024 reviews2016
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 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 38.8%, Open World 31.7%, Third Person 11.2%, 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.
- #22 Vampyr
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 25,136 reviews2018
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.1 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 30.5%, RPG 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Third Person 7.8%, Atmospheric 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a dark, narrative-driven experience where your choices and interactions with the world have meaningful consequences.
- #23 Gothic 1 Remake
78% matchVery Positive89% of 39,914 reviews2026
Dev: Alkimia Interactive
Windows
Median: 33.1 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Gothic 36.6% ★, RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Action RPG 7.6%, Third Person 7%
- #24 Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King
82% matchMixed67% of 784 reviews2021
Dev: Redlock Studio
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 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 12.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Action RPG 9.8%, Third Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy adventure that emphasizes exploration and challenging encounters in a mysterious, broken world.
- #25 Two Worlds Epic Edition
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,913 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 56.2%, Open World 19.5%, Third Person 4.6%, Fantasy 4.4%, 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.
- #26 Demonicon
81% matchMixed67% of 1,019 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 51.9%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Third Person 9%, Fantasy 8.8%, 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.
- #27 Codex Lost
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 79 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 26%, RPG 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-RPG that prioritizes exploration and combat within a challenging, atmospheric environment.
- #28 Sacred Gold
80% matchVery Positive85% of 4,616 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 22.1 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 35.3%, Open World 30.1%, Classic 9.3% ★, Action RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash RPG that offers a massive open world filled with secrets and diverse fantasy landscapes.
- #29 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 882,581 reviews2015
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 22.1 hrsMean: 99.1 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 36.3%, RPG 22.5%, Fantasy 5.5%, Atmospheric 5.5%, Third Person 5%
- #30 Drova - Forsaken Kin
73% matchVery Positive94% of 9,712 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 28.4%, Open World 27.2%, Action RPG 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Fantasy 5.3%
- #31 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
72% matchVery Positive88% of 35,182 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 27.6 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 31.1%, RPG 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action RPG 8.9%, Third Person 8.8%
- #32 Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
78% matchMixed48% of 1,375 reviews2011
Dev: Trine StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 12.8 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 30.1%, Open World 27.4%, Gothic 24.8% ★, Third Person 4.1%, Fantasy 3.5%
- #33 Sacred 2 Gold
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,710 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 37.3%, Open World 35.4%, Action RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 5.6%, Adventure 2.9%
- #34 YAR: Forgotten Throne
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,354 reviews2026
Dev: Honor Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
YAR: Forgotten Throne is a story-driven open-world RPG. Choose the path of a Warrior, Volkhv, or Archer, and journey to the lands of Borea to uncover what is poisoning the forests and wildlife with darkness.
Why similar: Open World 30.6%, RPG 13.7%, Action RPG 12%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Third Person 7.9%
- #35 Game of Thrones
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,370 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 50.6%, Fantasy 12.1%, Third Person 10.3%, Open World 8.7%, Story Rich 4.4%
- #36 Enclave
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,633 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 63.1%, Third Person 8.1%, Fantasy 7%, Classic 5.6% ★, Adventure 2.8%
- #37 ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif
77% matchMixed42% of 900 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 50.7%, Gothic 37.5% ★, Fantasy 5%, Adventure 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #38 Shards of the Banished
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: GreenBeamStudio
Windows
Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Gothic 29.6% ★, Action RPG 11.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Third Person 6.4%
- #39 Fable - The Lost Chapters
73% matchVery Positive92% of 8,272 reviews2011
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 35.4%, Open World 14.8%, Third Person 8.1%, Fantasy 7.6%, Classic 6.6% ★
- #40 SpellMaster: The Saga
74% matchMixed41% of 471 reviews2022
Dev: Spellbook CreationsPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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% ★, Open World 15.6%, RPG 11%, Action RPG 6.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%
- #41 Sacred 3
75% matchMostly Negative27% of 4,462 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%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 5.7%, Fantasy 5.6%, Action RPG 5.1%
- #42 Naudrion: Fall of The Empire
73% matchMixed66% of 110 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 42.3% ★, Open World 22.4%, Third Person 7.9%, Magic 5.6%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #43 Gedonia
70% matchVery Positive87% of 3,934 reviews2022
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.8 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 32.1%, RPG 23.5%, Third Person 9.7%, Magic 7.4%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #44 Divine Divinity
71% matchVery Positive88% of 4,036 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.6 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 45.9%, Open World 17.2%, Classic 10.2% ★, Fantasy 9.5%, Action RPG 8.9%
- #45 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
70% matchVery Positive90% of 90,250 reviews2012
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 38.5%, Open World 14.4%, Fantasy 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Third Person 7.9%
- #46 GreedFall: The Dying World
69% matchMixed58% of 1,510 reviews2026
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 28.5%, Open World 26.1%, Fantasy 9.7%, Action RPG 7.1%, Adventure 6.6%
- #47 Dread Delusion
67% matchVery Positive90% of 5,228 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 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 31.8%, RPG 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Magic 7.1%, Adventure 5.6%
- #48 Sacred 2 Remaster
69% matchMixed55% of 1,519 reviews2025
Dev: SparklingBitPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 30.8%, Open World 24.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, Third Person 9.2%, Adventure 8.2%
- #49 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
70% matchVery Positive88% of 13,009 reviews
Dev: Big Huge GamesPub: 38 Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 25.6 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 32.3%, Open World 29%, Action RPG 9.2%, Fantasy 9%, Third Person 6.3%
- #50 Forsaken Realms: Vahrin's Call
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 597 reviews2026
Dev: Titan Roc
Windows
Adventure awaits in this narrative driven fantasy action-RPG. The war-torn city of Vahrin stands before you on the brink of collapse and in desperate need of aid. As a mercenary in search of your next…opportunity, will you answer Vahrin’s Call?
Why similar: RPG 24.6%, Action RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Third Person 9.8%, Fantasy 9.5%
- #51 SpellForce 3 Reforced
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,929 reviews2017
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!
Why similar: RPG 52%, Open World 21.9%, Fantasy 12%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #52 Ravensword: Shadowlands
71% matchMixed53% of 535 reviews2013
Dev: Crescent Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.2 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%, Open World 18.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Fantasy 5%, Action 4.9%
- #53 Ashen
68% matchMixed67% of 3,846 reviews2019
Dev: A44Pub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.
Why similar: Open World 26.1%, RPG 20.9%, Action RPG 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Third Person 8.2%
- #54 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,983 reviews2023
Dev: Archangel Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 33.1%, RPG 28.9%, Action RPG 14.9%, Third Person 9.3%, Adventure 7.5%
- #55 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
63% matchMostly Positive75% of 69,968 reviews2025
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
Why similar: Open World 32.3%, RPG 29.1%, Action RPG 8.5%, Fantasy 8.4%, Third Person 6.4%
- #56 Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
68% matchMixed59% of 4,491 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 47%, Action RPG 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 4.3%
- #57 Hell is Us
62% matchVery Positive85% of 6,616 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.3 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 21.9%, Open World 18.4%, Third Person 12.2%, Action RPG 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #58 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
66% matchMixed56% of 67,926 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Why similar: RPG 32.4%, Action RPG 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Fantasy 12.3%, Adventure 8%
