Games Like Ryse: Son of Rome

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 38.1%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 12.6%, Gore 10%, Open World 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another polished, cinematic third-person action campaign built around weighty melee combos and brutal finishers, this is the clearest modern match.

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 40.6%, Action 20.3%, Historical 15.2%, Gore 13%, Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs Roman-era revenge flavor, arena brutality, and flashy execution-heavy melee combat in a way that feels especially close to Ryse.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.7%, Action 12.2%, Third Person 11.8%, Open World 6.9%, Gore 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Ryse, it sells every hit with cinematic presentation, visceral finishers, and a strong single-player story.

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 16.9%, Third Person 14.9%, Action 13.3%, Gore 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: The rhythmic counter-based sword combat and savage executions capture much of Ryse's satisfying melee flow, even in a fantasy setting.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.6%, Action 15.3%, Third Person 10.7%, Open World 7.5%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its heavy hack-and-slash combat, large-scale battles, and ancient-warrior atmosphere echo Ryse's battlefield spectacle.

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 30.2%, Open World 20.4%, Third Person 12.9%, Action 11.3%, RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Another historical action game with weighty melee, shield use, and a strong revenge-driven story, just in a more open-world format.

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 21.4%, Open World 18.2%, Action 13.4%, Third Person 13.3%, Gore 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers elegant but lethal third-person sword combat and a serious historical-war tone that scratches a similar prestige-action itch.

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 11.8%, War 10.8%, Third Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: It expands Shadow of Mordor's brutal execution-focused combat into even bigger battles, though with more RPG systems.

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 24.2%, Open World 14.5%, Third Person 14%, Gore 10%, Action 10%

Why You'll Like It: This gives you grounded third-person swordplay and a historical campaign, trading Roman legions for late-Edo warfare.

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 34%, Open World 22.5%, Third Person 14.5%, Action 10.6%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its ancient-world setting, shield-and-spear melee, and large-scale battles make it a natural pick for players who want more classical-era action.

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 38.8%, Third Person 22.2%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: While slower and more psychological, it matches Ryse's linear cinematic structure and intimate sword-focused combat.

Don the clothes and weaponry of the elite to become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.7%, Historical 20.6%, Action 14.3%, Gore 8.7%, Open World 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its story-led historical action, frequent sword combat, and dramatic revenge tone line up well with Ryse's cinematic sensibilities.

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 45.2%, Quick-Time Events 29% ★, Action 11.2%, Third Person 4.6%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is another linear, cinematic hack-and-slash full of scripted set pieces, brutal finishers, and boss QTE spectacle.

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 53.1%, Action 12.6%, Third Person 10.7%, Gore 9.2%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: For pure combo-driven hack-and-slash action in a story campaign, it channels Ryse's arcade-style momentum well.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.

Why similar: Open World 21.9%, Historical 19.5%, Action 15.9%, Third Person 13.6%, Multiplayer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: The heavier melee, raids, and historical-war backdrop give it some of Ryse's martial feel, albeit in a much broader open world.

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 20.8%, RPG 17.8%, Open World 13.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers weighty third-person melee and a grim campaign, though it is much more soulslike and slower-paced than Ryse.

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 34.6%, Gore 16.5%, Action 16.3%, Third Person 14.3%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Even with guns in the mix, its brutal close-range finishers and straightforward cinematic campaign make it Ryse-like in spirit.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.2%, Third Person 18.9%, Open World 13%, Action 9.8%, RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its focused single-player campaign and deliberate third-person melee duels feel close to Ryse, just with lightsabers instead of gladii.

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 67.3%, Action 12.5%, Third Person 8.9%, Gore 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its over-the-top spectacle, boss QTEs, and emphasis on stylish sword kills appeal to the same players who liked Ryse's flashy combat.

Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.

Why similar: Historical 32.2%, Hack and Slash 27.4%, Third Person 9.1%, Action 8.1%, RPG 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a story-forward third-person action RPG with flashy melee combat and a more focused feel than most open-world alternatives.

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Third Person 30.1%, Open World 22.8%, Action 21.8%, Adventure 8%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It builds on Fallen Order with weighty melee and set-piece storytelling, though it leans further into exploration and RPG progression.

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 36.5%, Gore 22.6%, Third Person 13.7%, Action 12%, RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A heavier, gorier old-school sword combat game that captures the raw melee brutality Ryse players often want more of.

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 24.8%, War 15.4%, Third Person 13.2%, Gore 13%, Action 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: The execution animations and grounded weapon feel are excellent Ryse-adjacent melee candy, even though the game is multiplayer-focused.

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 29.2%, Action 20.4%, Third Person 19.1%, War 8.6%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its bone-crunching counter-combat and brutal takedowns recreate some of Ryse's tactile melee satisfaction in a very different setting.

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 41.1%, Historical 13.7%, Action 11.3%, Third Person 8.9%, RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It replaces Ryse's simplicity with deeper systems, but the historical setting and brutal weapon combat still overlap nicely.

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%, Action 12.7%, Third Person 10.6%, Gore 9.1%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Another slower, harsher melee game for players who mainly want the heaviness and brutality of Ryse's close combat.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.7%, Historical 21.6%, Gore 10.9%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: If you're after tougher historical melee combat with flashy finishers and battlefield energy, Wo Long is a strong step up in challenge.

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 59.5% ★, Historical 13%, Hack and Slash 12%, Gore 9.3%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Despite being 2D, it's worth a look purely for the gladiatorial theme and crowd-pleasing arena combat fantasy.

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: Hack and Slash 31%, Open World 14%, Action 13.6%, RPG 11.7%, Gore 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its combat is faster and more RPG-driven, but the third-person hack-and-slash flow makes it an easy fallback after Ryse.

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 60.3% ★, Hack and Slash 26%, Historical 8.8%, Action 4.8%

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 35.6%, Third Person 18.7%, Action 17.6%, RPG 9.8%, Open World 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more methodical sci-fi spin on brutal third-person melee, with targeted dismemberment standing in for Ryse's executions.

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 36.7%, Open World 21.5%, RPG 11.6%, Nudity 11.1%, Action 7.6%

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 25.4%, Third Person 20.6%, Action 18.4%, Nudity 9.5%, Gore 6.8%

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 49.7% ★, Historical 24.4%, 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 35.5%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Singleplayer 6.7%, Adventure 6.3%

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 26.1%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action 14.6%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Historical 10.6%

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 22.8%, Open World 17.4%, Gore 16.4%, Third Person 14.6%, Nudity 13%

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 36.5%, Historical 21.3%, War 12%, Third Person 6.9%, Open World 5.5%

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 31.9%, Gore 20.3%, Co-op 15.8%, Action 14.3%, Multiplayer 8.2%

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

Why similar: Rome 61.2% ★, Gore 11.1%, Historical 9.3%, Action 6.4%, Open World 3.9%

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 13%, Action 8.4%, Co-op 8.2%, Nudity 7.3%

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 56.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Gore 10.5%, Historical 9.3%, Action 4.9%

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 31.8%, Gore 19.5%, Historical 18%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Third Person 9.5%

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 29%, Action 20.2%, Adventure 15.1%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Open World 10.5%

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 28.7%, RPG 21.3%, Third Person 17.6%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Action 7.3%

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 66.2%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 8.1%, Gore 7.1%, Adventure 2.3%

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 19.1%, Gore 13.3%, War 11%, Third Person 6.8%

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 60.6% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Historical 14.5%, Action 4.2%, RPG 2.4%

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 52.4%, Action 16.5%, Third Person 14%, Adventure 7.3%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.

Why similar: Open World 21.4%, Historical 20.8%, RPG 14.9%, Third Person 14%, Action 11.3%

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 5.6%, Adventure 4.6%

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 54.8% ★, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Historical 12.6%, Gore 7.7%, Action 3.9%

In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.5%, Historical 23.2%, Third Person 12%, Action 8.6%, Atmospheric 4%

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 31.5%, Third Person 21.5%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Nudity 8.2%, Linear 6.9%

Defeat the Ninth Legion of the Roman army in this side-scrolling, arcade-inspired beat 'em up set in Roman-era Britain.

Why similar: Historical 27.8%, Gore 27.7%, Action 24.8%, Adventure 9.2%, Co-op 8.5%

Fight & strategize your way through spectacles and arenas -- rise from lowly slave to Grand Champion and earn your freedom. Or... die trying. This Gladiator RPG Roguelite features in-depth career management and a unique physics simulated combat system. To those who are about to die, I salute you!

Why similar: Rome 50.6% ★, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Historical 11.7%, Gore 8.4%, Third Person 5.1%

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 28.4%, Third Person 11.8%, Action 5%, Open World 4.8%

Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.

Why similar: Rome 65.9% ★, Historical 19.8%, War 7.6%, Multiplayer 3%, Co-op 1.5%