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%, Gore 13%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tightly focused, highly cinematic third-person action adventure with deliberate melee combat, intense duels, and a strong personal 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 13.7%, Third Person 12.3%, Gore 10%, Open World 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic single-player campaign, brutal axe-and-shield combat, execution-style finishers, and personal revenge-driven drama make it one of the closest modern alternatives.

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%, Open World 17.1%, Third Person 14.7%, Action 13.5%, Gore 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its responsive counter-based sword combat, executions, stealth kills, and grim revenge narrative strongly echo Ryse's combat feel despite the open world.

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 45.6%, Quick-Time Events 28.3% ★, Action 11.5%, Third Person 4.6%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This linear, cinematic action adventure pairs flashy combo combat and quick-time-event set pieces with mythic ancient-world spectacle.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.3%, Action 12.4%, Third Person 11.6%, Open World 7.3%, Gore 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the cinematic melee combat, large-scale mythological battles, and emotionally driven campaign structure that Ryse fans are likely to enjoy.

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%, Action 20.6%, Historical 14.9%, Gore 13.6%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct fit for players seeking a bloody ancient-world hack-and-slash centered on a lone warrior fighting through enemies with swords and magic.

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 24.9%, Open World 16.1%, Gore 11.9%, War 10.8%, Third Person 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It retains the brutal execution-focused combat and revenge atmosphere of Shadow of Mordor while adding larger-scale sieges and battles.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 49.8%, Action 14.8%, Third Person 10.1%, Gore 8.7%, Open World 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly gritty ancient-warrior fantasy of melee combat, executions, and large battlefield clashes, shifted from Rome to Norse mythology.

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 34.9%, Open World 20.1%, Third Person 12.7%, Action 11.2%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its Roman-era-adjacent Egyptian setting, polished third-person combat, historical atmosphere, and revenge-focused opening make it a natural thematic follow-up.

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 12.7%, Third Person 10.7%, Gore 9%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A linear action-adventure with satisfying combo-heavy melee combat, finishing moves, and grand mythic set pieces.

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 32.1%, Hack and Slash 27.3%, Third Person 9.1%, Action 8.3%, RPG 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This story-led third-person action game delivers cinematic swordplay, supernatural historical warfare, and a mostly focused campaign rather than a sprawling sandbox.

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 34.1%, Gore 16.8%, Action 16.5%, Third Person 14.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It translates Ryse's heavy melee attacks, executions, and battlefield spectacle into a sci-fi war zone with guns supporting close combat.

Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.

Why similar: Third Person 33.2%, Action 33%, Open World 16.1%, Adventure 8.2%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its rhythmic counter-and-strike combat, takedowns, cinematic presentation, and focused single-player progression offer a different but comparably satisfying action loop.

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 26.7%, Open World 16.6%, Third Person 15.4%, Gore 11.4%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: It combines cinematic historical warfare, sword-focused third-person action, parries, executions, and a revenge-driven samurai-era narrative.

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 32.5%, Open World 23.6%, Third Person 14.9%, Action 10.5%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Ancient Mediterranean locales, naval and land warfare, and increasingly powerful melee combat make it a strong choice for players wanting more historical action spectacle.

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 21.1%, RPG 17.7%, Open World 13.6%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its slow, weighty weapon combat and dark fantasy atmosphere suit players looking for a more methodical version of Ryse's melee encounters.

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: Historical 38.1%, Third Person 18.6%, Open World 16.7%, Action 11.4%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its heavy melee finishers, raid-scale combat, conquest battles, and warrior-focused story provide a more open-ended Viking counterpart to Ryse.

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 22.7%, Third Person 13.7%, Action 12.2%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This dark, weighty third-person sword combat game emphasizes brutal strikes, dismemberment, and dangerous close-quarters encounters.

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 40.8%, Historical 13.7%, Action 11.6%, Third Person 9%, RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its historical setting and deep weapon-based combat reward aggressive swordplay and precise defensive timing, though with a much tougher RPG focus.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.5%, Action 17.4%, Third Person 15.3%, Gore 11.2%, Open World 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its demanding third-person sword duels, parry-driven defense, stealth executions, and dramatic boss encounters appeal to players who liked Ryse's reactive combat.

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 33.1%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 10.9%, Gore 9%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grim, compact action RPG built around deliberate melee exchanges, parries, and punishing close-range combat.

"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8."

Why similar: Hack and Slash 61.2%, Historical 16.4%, Action 9.2%, Third Person 7.6%, Multiplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: For a more arcade-like take on historical warfare, it delivers heroic melee combat and massive enemy-filled battles with a dramatic campaign.

For Honor is a groundbreaking team-based PvP melee fighting game where Knights, Samurai, Vikings, Wu Lin, and more clash in endless battles. Pick unique heroes and master intense 4v4, 2v2, or 1v1 battles.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, War 15.4%, Gore 13.3%, Third Person 13.1%, Action 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its directional melee system, brutal executions, and factional Roman-inspired warfare make it a strong combat-focused option, especially for multiplayer players.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.4%, Action 14.1%, Third Person 9.1%, Gore 6.9%, Nudity 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its highly polished third-person combat, stylish combos, and cinematic boss encounters suit players who want Ryse's action spectacle with far greater mechanical depth.

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 54.1%, Historical 21.5%, Action 11.6%, Co-op 6.7%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylized historical campaign and large-scale hack-and-slash battles offer a faster, more exaggerated version of the warrior fantasy in Ryse.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.7%, Gore 18%, Action 11.3%, Nudity 9%, Third Person 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This grim, violent hack-and-slash emphasizes sweeping sword attacks, enormous enemy groups, and a tragic revenge-heavy story.

Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?

Why similar: Rome 78.8% ★, Historical 13.7%, RPG 4.5%, Atmospheric 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Although turn-based rather than action-oriented, it is an excellent choice for players primarily drawn to commanding Roman soldiers through a story-rich historical campaign.

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 57%, Action 13.3%, Nudity 11.2%, Third Person 6.3%, Gore 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers fast, cinematic hack-and-slash action, spectacular finishing attacks, and frequent quick-time-event-style set pieces.

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 35.5%, Open World 21.3%, RPG 11.3%, Nudity 11%, Action 7.5%

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 25.3%, Third Person 20%, Action 18.3%, Nudity 9.4%, Gore 7.1%

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 8.7%, Action 4.9%

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 2.3%

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 38%, Action 36%, Atmospheric 10%, Singleplayer 6.5%, Adventure 6.4%

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 29.6%, Action 20.8%, Third Person 19%, War 8.5%, Atmospheric 5.1%

An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.9%, Action 18.9%, Gore 14.8%, Open World 4.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%

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 29.8%, Gore 24.6%, Historical 16.7%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Third Person 8.9%

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 26.7%, Hack and Slash 21%, Action 14.8%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Historical 10.4%

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

Why similar: Rome 62% ★, Gore 10.8%, Historical 9%, Action 6.4%, Open World 3.8%

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 58.2% ★, Historical 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Gore 11.2%, Action 3.8%

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 31.6%, Gore 20%, Co-op 15.2%, Action 14.4%, Multiplayer 7.9%

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 28.8%, Action 20.7%, Adventure 15.5%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Open World 10.8%

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 38.5%, Historical 22.4%, War 12.4%, Linear 7.6%, Open World 5.6%

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 30.8%, Third Person 20.3%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Nudity 8.3%, Linear 6.5%

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 22.2%, Open World 16.9%, Gore 16.2%, Third Person 14.2%, Nudity 13.2%

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 39.4%, Historical 28.3%, Third Person 11.8%, Action 5.1%, Open World 4.9%

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 35.6%, Historical 18.8%, Gore 13.5%, War 11%, Third Person 6.8%

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 29%, RPG 21.2%, Third Person 17.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Action 7.5%

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 56.8% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Gore 10.4%, Historical 9.2%, Action 5%

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 47.2%, Gore 12.9%, Action 8.6%, Co-op 8%, Nudity 7.4%

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 52.2%, Action 16.8%, Third Person 13.9%, Adventure 7.4%, Atmospheric 3.6%

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 66.2% ★, Historical 19.6%, War 7.6%, Multiplayer 2.9%, Co-op 1.5%

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 16.2%, Open World 7.5%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 1.5%

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 14.4%, Action 4.3%, RPG 2.4%

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 12.7%, Gore 5.6%, Action 4.1%

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

Why similar: Gore 27.6%, Historical 27.5%, Action 25.3%, Adventure 9.4%, Co-op 8.3%

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 42.6%, Historical 23.1%, Third Person 12%, Action 8.8%, Atmospheric 3.9%

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Open World 29.1%, Action 18.5%, Third Person 18.2%, Gore 15.8%, Multiplayer 7.3%

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Why similar: Third Person 25.7%, Action 23.2%, Open World 18.8%, Adventure 12.8%, Multiplayer 5.8%