Games Like Ryse: Son of Rome

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.8%, Third Person 19.4%, Atmospheric 13%, Gore 12.9%, Action 10%

Why You'll Like It: Like Ryse, it is a short, highly cinematic third-person action game built around visceral melee combat, dramatic duels, and a tightly focused story.

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: Hack and Slash 38.4%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 12.5%, Gore 10%, Open World 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its weighty over-the-shoulder melee combat, cinematic presentation, and story-driven single-player campaign make it one of the closest modern alternatives to Ryse's polished action feel.

A new breed of WARRIOR returns, committed to destroying the enemies of FREEDOM When ONE angry man, has a world to protect - There is only ONE future – HIS OWN No-nonsense hero Marlow never shied away from danger or trouble. But now he faces his ULTIMATE challenge.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 68.9%, Action 17.5%, Third Person 7.8%, Adventure 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same kind of linear, spectacle-heavy third-person hack-and-slash action with constant QTE set pieces and brutal finishers.

A fierce struggle is taking place within Asgard, the realm of the Norse Gods.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 50%, Action 14.7%, Third Person 10.2%, Gore 8.7%, Open World 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its mythic battlefield atmosphere, gore-heavy melee combat, and emphasis on leading a warrior through large-scale conflicts line up well with Ryse's tone.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.5%, Quick-Time Events 28.7% ★, Action 11.3%, Third Person 4.6%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is another cinematic, linear action-adventure centered on heavy melee combos, finishers, and big scripted encounters.

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: Historical 22.3%, Open World 19.3%, Action 14.2%, Third Person 13.9%, Gore 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It scratches a very similar itch with stylish third-person sword combat, brutal executions, and a revenge-fueled historical-warrior tone, even if it is more open-ended.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.5%, Action 12.4%, Third Person 11.9%, Open World 6.9%, Gore 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the same kind of premium, story-rich, weighty melee combat that makes Ryse so appealing, just on a much larger scale.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.2%, Open World 17%, Third Person 14.8%, Action 13.4%, Gore 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its brutal third-person melee, counters, executions, and satisfying combat rhythm feel like a more systemic cousin to Ryse's swordplay.

A Warrior Slave… Chosen by the Gods… To restore the glory of an Empire. In the Year 106 AD the Roman Empire is in terrible decline. After the untimely death of the much-loved Emperor Trajan, the despotic Emperor Arruntius has bled the once powerful Rome to its knees.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.2%, Action 20.3%, Historical 15.1%, Gore 13.5%, Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: If the Roman-era bloodshed and arena-style brutality were your favorite parts of Ryse, this delivers a very similar old-school action focus.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.2%, Action 12.6%, Third Person 10.8%, Gore 9%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong match for players who liked Ryse's straightforward, combo-driven combat and big cinematic boss encounters.

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.8%, Open World 16%, Gore 11.9%, War 10.8%, Third Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the same execution-heavy melee foundation as Shadow of Mordor while adding even larger battles and more heroic power fantasy.

In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.3%, Gore 16.9%, Action 16.4%, Third Person 14.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Although sci-fi, it captures a similar feeling of being a heavily armored warrior carving through enemies in a linear, spectacle-focused campaign.

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

Why similar: Third Person 28.1%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Action 23.2%, Linear 8.9%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its linear structure, cinematic pacing, combo-driven third-person combat, and frequent finishers make it feel surprisingly close despite the sci-fi setting.

Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Why similar: Historical 35.2%, Open World 19.9%, Third Person 12.7%, Action 11%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its historical setting, revenge-focused narrative, and crunchy third-person melee make it a good fit if you want Ryse's atmosphere in a broader world.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.3%, Action 16.7%, Third Person 13.9%, Adventure 7.3%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Ryse's strong emphasis on cinematic storytelling, linear progression, and approachable third-person action combat.

Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.6%, War 15.5%, Third Person 13.1%, Gore 13.1%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its brutal weapon combat, shields, executions, and grounded warrior aesthetic overlap nicely with Ryse, especially if the melee system was your main draw.

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: Hack and Slash 36.7%, Gore 22.5%, Third Person 13.7%, Action 12.1%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: For players who want a harsher, more grounded melee focus, it offers weighty weapon combat and gory medieval violence with a similarly brutal edge.

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: Third Person 24.5%, Action 21%, RPG 17.6%, Open World 13.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It trades Ryse's accessibility for heavier action-RPG combat, but it still offers weighty melee, shield use, and grim cinematic presentation.

Uncover the mysteries behind the Templar Order! Steam Exclusive Edition includes bonus mission “The Arena”.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.5%, Action 15.2%, Third Person 13.8%, Co-op 9.8%, Historical 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is another story-driven historical action game built around direct third-person melee combat and a straightforward campaign structure.

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: Hack and Slash 33.3%, Action 12.8%, Third Person 10.8%, Gore 8.9%, RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a solid choice if the deliberate, armored feel of Ryse's combat appealed to you and you do not mind a much tougher pace.

Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.5%, Third Person 18.6%, Action 17.7%, RPG 9.8%, Open World 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its limb-targeting melee system and execution-focused combat provide a more methodical but still satisfyingly brutal alternative to Ryse's finishers.

Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 62.8%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 11.8%, Adventure 3.9%, Nudity 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers flashy third-person hack-and-slash combat, quick pacing, and arcade-style spectacle that fans of Ryse's action may enjoy.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 64%, Action 21.5%, Third Person 9.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Atmospheric 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its compact campaign, deliberate sword combat, and emphasis on stylish close-range encounters make it a good old-school companion pick.

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.1%, Historical 21.5%, Gore 10.8%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends historical warfare with intense third-person melee, cinematic boss fights, and a strong martial power fantasy.

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41%, Historical 13.8%, Action 11.4%, Third Person 8.9%, RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its historical setting and deep sword combat make it appealing if you want more demanding but still very satisfying third-person melee action.

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: Historical 32.9%, Open World 23.3%, Third Person 14.9%, Action 10.4%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is less focused and more RPG-driven than Ryse, but it still offers cinematic historical combat and a similarly heroic ancient-world adventure.

Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.9%, Gore 17.9%, Action 11.2%, Nudity 8.8%, Third Person 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great pick if you mainly want large-scale hack-and-slash carnage, violent melee spectacle, and cinematic warrior drama.

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action 18.3%, Third Person 13%, Open World 13%, RPG 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the execution-driven combat appeal of the first game while feeling faster and more fluid in one-on-one melee encounters.

A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54%, Historical 21.6%, Action 11.4%, Co-op 6.8%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is far more crowd-focused, but it still captures the heroic battlefield fantasy of cutting through armies as a larger-than-life warrior.

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: Historical 35.9%, Open World 21.1%, RPG 11.2%, Nudity 10.8%, Action 7.4%

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 25.1%, Third Person 20.1%, Action 18.2%, Nudity 9.2%, Gore 7%

Caesar’s Revenge is a die-and-retry retro FPS set in classical antiquity. Bring retribution to the greedy senator’s that betrayed you. Become the fall of Rome.

Why similar: Rome 60.5% ★, Hack and Slash 25.9%, Historical 8.8%, Action 4.9%

Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.5%, Gore 19.9%, Co-op 15.5%, Action 14.2%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles

Why similar: Gore 26.4%, Hack and Slash 21%, Action 14.6%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Historical 10.6%

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: Historical 27%, Open World 16.1%, Third Person 15.5%, Action 11.1%, Gore 11%

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

Why similar: Rome 49.8% ★, Historical 24.3%, War 14.9%, Multiplayer 3.3%, Co-op 2.4%

From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other.

Why similar: Third Person 37.9%, Action 35.7%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Singleplayer 6.6%, Adventure 6.3%

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 29.4%, Action 20.5%, Third Person 19%, War 8.6%, Multiplayer 5.2%

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the heroes were fighting for hegemony, and the flames were everywhere. In the game, players played the role of Zhao Yun, a well-known general of the Three Kingdoms, and interpreted the story of his youth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.4%, Historical 21.5%, War 12.1%, Third Person 6.9%, Open World 5.5%

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: Action 22.6%, Open World 16.7%, Gore 16.3%, Third Person 14.4%, Nudity 12.9%

Story of a Gladiator is an arena beat 'em up where you take the role of a man in search of his destiny. Fight against waves of enemies in the arena to earn coin and fame until you are strong enough to enter the colosseum and become champion.

Why similar: Rome 58.5% ★, Historical 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Gore 11%, Action 3.8%

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.5%, Historical 19%, Gore 13.3%, War 11.1%, Third Person 6.8%

Build the best ludus in the world! and survive in ancient Rome.

Why similar: Rome 61.3% ★, Gore 10.9%, Historical 9.3%, Action 6.4%, Open World 3.9%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 67.2%, Action 12.6%, Third Person 8.9%, Gore 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Third Person 28.9%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Open World 10.8%

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: Action 30.6%, Third Person 20.6%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Nudity 7.9%, Linear 6.5%

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Historical 34.4%, Third Person 23.2%, Action 14.2%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Adventure 11.5%

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.9%, Action 9.6%, Third Person 7.9%, Open World 6.5%, Gore 6.1%

Gladius is an immersive VR sword fighting game set in ancient Rome. As a gladiator, you will choose your weapons, train against different enemies, and finally fight for your freedom in an epic battle against the mightiest warriors and mythical creatures of the time. Win the crowd and you will win your freedom.

Why similar: Rome 56.9% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Gore 10.3%, Historical 9.3%, Action 4.9%

Lead a Roman expeditionary force into the heart of Ancient Britain! Recruit, promote, and upgrade your legionaries while constructing a series of fortified marching camps. Use Roman tactics and strategies to conquer the entire island and become Warlord!

Why similar: Rome 68.2% ★, Historical 16.3%, Open World 7.4%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 1.4%

Homefront®: The Revolution is an open-world first person shooter where you must lead the Resistance movement in guerrilla warfare against a superior military force.

Why similar: War 21.9%, Open World 21%, Action 20.9%, Co-op 14.7%, Multiplayer 12%

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: Open World 28.9%, RPG 21.2%, Third Person 17.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Action 7.4%

The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.3%, Historical 28.5%, Third Person 11.8%, Action 5%, Open World 4.9%

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: Hack and Slash 47.3%, Gore 12.9%, Action 8.5%, Co-op 8.2%, Nudity 7.3%

Unforgiving boss fights. Gory pixels. Glorious fast-paced gladiatorial action-combat. Analyze your opponents weakness, adapt your strategy and colour the sands with the blood of your enemies.

Why similar: Rome 56.3% ★, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Historical 12.8%, Gore 5.5%, Action 4%

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: Third Person 21.9%, RPG 20.9%, Nudity 17.3%, Open World 11.1%, Action 9.4%

MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.8%, Gore 24.4%, Historical 16.8%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Third Person 8.9%

Gladiators: Survival in Rome is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and active city building. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests & dungeons, continuous progression, seasonal events and lots of spear poking.

Why similar: Rome 60.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Historical 14.5%, Action 4.2%, RPG 2.4%

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.9%, Action 14.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Gore 5.5%, Adventure 4.5%