Games Like Sands of Salzaar

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: War 22.8%, Open World 20.8%, Moddable 11.9% ★, Sandbox 10.5%, Strategy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive experience for players seeking large-scale troop management, faction warfare, and open-world sandbox conquest.

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.

Why similar: Open World 30.1%, Sandbox 19.6%, Action RPG 18.9%, Character Customization 18%, RPG 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, uncompromising sandbox that offers unparalleled freedom in how you build your squad and interact with a hostile, reactive world.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Open World 40.4%, RPG 19.9%, Sandbox 11.6%, Strategy 8.2%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing a mercenary company in an open world, emphasizing tactical turn-based combat and survival.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: War 18.4%, Moddable 18% ★, Open World 15.2%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Sandbox 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, challenging mercenary management game that captures the feeling of leading a small, vulnerable army through a dangerous world.

The Matchless Kungfu is an open world sandbox RPG game based on a WuXia background. You can play any martial arts role you imagine in this wild world. Travel through the great wilderness, or be the leader of the group. The most important thing is, build your own story and live the experience!

Why similar: Martial Arts 31.6% ★, Open World 23.4%, Sandbox 14.2%, RPG 9.7%, Character Customization 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly reactive open-world sandbox where your actions directly influence the political and social landscape of the martial arts world.

In the anarchic world of Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare, only the mightiest warlord rules. Start with a pistol and a few militias, you will set yourself on a wild and ambitious journey towards world domination. Enjoy the immersive combination of intense FPS and sandbox strategy.

Why similar: Open World 25%, War 19.4%, Strategy 16.7%, Sandbox 14.5%, RPG 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: Essentially a modern-day version of the Mount & Blade formula, combining FPS combat with strategic map management.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RPG 29.9%, Open World 20.7%, Strategy 19.7%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Character Customization 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Seamlessly blends deep RPG character progression with real-time strategy base building and army command.

Hero's Adventure:Road to Passion is a wuxia open-world RPG. You will commence your journey as an underdog in the tumultuous Martial World and will be met with a wide array of choices as you navigate your own heroic saga.

Why similar: Martial Arts 40.7% ★, Open World 26.2%, RPG 13.6%, Strategy 6.8%, Anime 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG with strong faction dynamics and a focus on player choice in a martial arts setting.

Legends of Ellaria is a unique blend of sandbox action-RPG and real-time strategy. Build a new kingdom for your people, construct and manage its cities, command your troops in epic battles and join them fighting in third-person action, and live adventures in an immersive high fantasy world.

Why similar: RPG 27%, Strategy 23%, Open World 15.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Sandbox 9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person RPG exploration with real-time strategy elements, allowing you to build kingdoms and lead armies personally.

Age of Reforging: The Freelands is a medieval high-freedom sandbox adventure CRPG. You'll be a reforger in the freelands chosen by the Goddess to embark on a medieval adventure tour at your own pace, gathering teammates, fighting for survival, and craft your unique legend!

Why similar: Open World 33.6%, Sandbox 20.4%, Character Customization 14.5%, RPG 13.6%, Strategy 12%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual cousin to Sands of Salzaar that focuses on sandbox exploration, party recruitment, and strategic world interaction.

Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Sandbox 20.6%, Action RPG 19.5%, RPG 14.1%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world RPG that captures the progression and world-building depth found in Sands of Salzaar's setting.

Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.

Why similar: Martial Arts 45.1% ★, Sandbox 17.2%, Open World 12.4%, RPG 12%, Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep management and sandbox simulation elements within a rich, mythology-inspired world.

Welcome to Han Xiongnu Wars. A stand-along game and synergy of historical Far East and multiple features in role-playing, real-time strategy and action gameplay. This game brings you to the eventful years of the early Han Dynasty, and faithfully presents the ancient eastern culture with many objects and scenes faithfully reconstructed...

Why similar: War 19.2%, Open World 16.1%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Sandbox 10.6%, Action RPG 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical strategy-RPG hybrid that utilizes a similar engine and gameplay loop to the Mount & Blade series.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Open World 27.4%, Moddable 19.4% ★, Sandbox 13.1%, RPG 12.8%, Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The classic foundation of the genre that remains essential for anyone who enjoys the core loop of recruiting troops and conquering territories.

The Bloodline is a sandbox adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come…

Why similar: War 21.6%, Open World 18.4%, Sandbox 12.9%, Action RPG 12.2%, Character Customization 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An ambitious open-world RPG that emphasizes combat variety and exploration in a reactive medieval fantasy setting.

Ho Tu Lo Shu: The Books of Dragon offers a highly freedom to play in an wuxia style open world. With realistic art style and rich character development, you can explore a vast wuxia world and create your own adventure with the company of various memorable characters.

Why similar: Martial Arts 31.6% ★, Open World 18.6%, Moddable 13.4% ★, RPG 10%, Sandbox 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sprawling open-world sandbox RPG that rewards exploration and character customization.

Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.

Why similar: Martial Arts 45% ★, Open World 19.9%, RPG 15.4%, Story Rich 6.1%, Strategy 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A martial arts RPG that features a beautiful world to explore and a strategic approach to combat.

An open-world adventure RPG. Choose your favorite character, train your elite legion step by step, and crush all enemies on the battlefield. Strengthen yourself, establish a powerful family, create a great dynasty, and become the dominator of this fantasy world.

Why similar: Open World 22.1%, Sandbox 20.7%, War 20.4%, RPG 11.9%, Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical sandbox RPG that focuses on party management and strategic combat encounters.

Following the previous one, “Fate Seeker II” character development, thinking and exploration and other elements. You can experience real-time combat without switching scenes, and feel the delightful martial arts anytime.

Why similar: Martial Arts 34.8% ★, RPG 16.6%, Open World 16.3%, Action RPG 15.2%, Hack and Slash 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on exploration and world interaction with a heavy emphasis on player-driven narratives.

Path of Wuxia combines classic wuxia world and youthful school life with anime art style, features simulation gameplay well known by Heluo fans. Play as a young Xia who join the academy known as the Hermitic Pavilions of Xia, grow strong along with various schoolmates and seek your own path of Xia.

Why similar: Martial Arts 50.7% ★, RPG 29.2%, Indie 6.3%, Character Customization 4.7%, Female Protagonist 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG that emphasizes character development and faction interaction within a structured, story-rich environment.

"Legend of Heroes: Three Kingdoms" is a single-player RPG where you shape the Three Kingdoms era. Choose to be a ruler, a loyal advisor, or a cunning mercenary. Marry, build homes, or train in martial arts. Restore peace through diplomacy or conquer with mighty armies.

Why similar: War 24.5%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 15.4%, Strategy 14.2%, Top-Down 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-RPG hybrid that focuses on managing characters and armies within a historical framework.

Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.

Why similar: War 55.5%, Strategy 29.4%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Sandbox 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on grand strategy, it excels at the character-driven faction management and war that defines the genre.

Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!

Why similar: RPG 31.8%, Female Protagonist 19%, Story Rich 18.5%, Strategy 14.6%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy RPG that excels at troop management and large-scale tactical battles.

Gujian 3 is a mass 3D single-person RPG developed by Aurogon Info & Tech (Shanghai), a subsidiary of Wangyuan Shengtang. As the latest hit of the Gujian series, it boasts more free and smooth combat experience with its full real-time combat system. This generation expands the world of Gujian based on previous works.

Why similar: Martial Arts 31% ★, Open World 19.4%, RPG 19.4%, Action RPG 13.5%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality action-RPG that provides deep world-building and a polished combat experience.

"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.

Why similar: Martial Arts 36.3% ★, Open World 20.4%, Sandbox 14.7%, RPG 13%, Strategy 7.8%

A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Knight's Tale is a modern retelling of a classic Arthurian mythology story filtered through the dark fantasy tropes, a twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.

Why similar: RPG 56.1%, Strategy 35.4%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that balances deep character management with kingdom-building and strategic decision-making.

《觅长生》是一款想要还原真实修仙世界的开放世界角色扮演游戏。 在这里，你可以体验到从零开始一步步积攒修为突破境界的逆天修仙之旅，也可以体验到那些充满修仙味的故事和剧情。当然也少不了寻求奇遇、探索秘境，更可以和游戏中的角色互动，与人为善或是杀人夺宝全都由你自己抉择。

Why similar: Martial Arts 36.6% ★, Open World 28.2%, RPG 13.6%, Strategy 6.1%, Character Customization 6%

Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.

Why similar: Character Customization 36.5%, Sandbox 35.6%, Strategy 19%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical party-based RPG that focuses on turn-based combat and strategic exploration.

Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!

Why similar: Open World 27.2%, Action RPG 18.3%, Sandbox 18%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 8.9%

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 26.5%, RPG 15.8%, Sandbox 12.3%, Moddable 12.2% ★, Strategy 7.8%

《龙胤立志传》是一款融合门派经营的开放江湖武侠游戏。在各大门派割据一方的神州之上，你可以自由驰骋，历经奇遇，修炼神功，踏上行侠仗义或行凶作恶之路，也可以经营自己的门派，攻城略地，称霸一方，最终谱写一段独一无二的武林传奇。

Why similar: Martial Arts 31.7% ★, Open World 23.4%, RPG 11.3%, War 9.5%, Sandbox 8.3%

Explore a world full of adventure in this action RPG that tells the story of Mya, a powerful alchemist who travels across the dangerous lands of mythical Isur trying to recall the lost memories of her past.

Why similar: War 21.4%, Open World 16.9%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 10.9%, Character Customization 10.1%

This is an independent open world ARPG, Clothing, skills, characters, weapons, and more can all be highly customized! It will definitely bring you some novel experiences!

Why similar: Action RPG 23.4%, Sandbox 22.8%, Moddable 22.2% ★, RPG 18%, Adventure 7.1%

Home Behind 2 is a Roguelike RPG which set in Scaria, a country engulfed in a ten-year civil war. Lead a patchwork group of revolutionary fighters into the depths of the government's territory as you struggle to overthrow a brutal authoritarian regime!

Why similar: RPG 19.6%, Strategy 17.5%, Character Customization 16.2%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 11.3%

Dive into a living medieval fantasy sandbox RPG where the world moves with or without you and factions rise and fall. Become a thief, hunter, or sellsword, survive alone or with a party, and shape your story in a fully enterable world where every building, cave, and road hides opportunity or danger.

Why similar: Open World 29.2%, Sandbox 18.5%, RPG 13.1%, Character Customization 11.9%, Top-Down 10.4%

Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.

Why similar: Action RPG 27.6%, Open World 24.7%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, RPG 11.5%, Indie 4.5%

Jianghu11 is an open-world cultivation RPG set in the wuxia world. In this game, you will create your own character or start as a fictional or historical figure. Explore the fascinating wuxia world with enormous NPCs, search for romance, and write your own legend.

Why similar: Martial Arts 32.3% ★, Open World 23.2%, Sandbox 14.3%, Character Customization 12.7%, RPG 10.5%

Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.

Why similar: War 35.7%, RPG 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Strategy 11.6%, Multiplayer 11.2%

Forge your epic in Huaxia: Warring States. Form your clan, conquer the lands, and build an empire. The fate of heaven & earth lies within you hands.

Why similar: War 21%, Open World 17.2%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Action RPG 11.3%, Character Customization 10.9%

Set on the eve of the Yellow Turban Rebellion (AD 182), you can play as an original character or a historical warlord, building forces and forging alliances. Whether you choose to be a lone wanderer or rally famous generals, use your knowledge and wisdom to reshape history!

Why similar: War 30.1%, Open World 27.9%, Top-Down 11.5%, Strategy 11.4%, RPG 10.2%

'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.

Why similar: Martial Arts 41.5% ★, Character Customization 16.1%, Top-Down 12.2%, RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

Yaoling: Mythical Journey is a creature collecting Eastern fantasy RPG featuring an world filled with rich stories and unique Yaolings. Tasked to uncover a mysterious evil, you embark on a journey with your Yaolings, forming new friendships, engage in intense battles, and face countless challenges!

Why similar: Open World 31.7%, Sandbox 18.8%, RPG 14.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

Become a battlemage, build a city, and command your troops in this fantasy warfare simulator. Jump into the fray and use your might, magic, and wits to fight enemies in battles of up to a hundred units and fully destructible city siege combat. The fate of an empire is in your hands.

Why similar: War 20.4%, Open World 18.2%, Moddable 15.1% ★, Action RPG 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.6%

Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.

Why similar: Martial Arts 27.5% ★, Open World 25.1%, Action RPG 13.7%, Character Customization 12.8%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Beast Saga is an open-world RPG set in a martial arts universe where you play as a young wolf tribe member named Lang Jiusi. Immerse yourself in a world of free exploration, gathering, crafting, life skills, martial arts cultivation, forming alliances and experiencing unique Jianghu adventures.

Why similar: Open World 32.9%, Sandbox 17.8%, RPG 15.7%, Top-Down 12.1%, Story Rich 9.7%

Embark on an epic journey, enjoying complete freedom in a dynamic sandbox RPG. The world and its inhabitants will witness your deeds and react accordingly, adapting the narrative to your choices and delivering a truly unique and free experience.

Why similar: Open World 29.3%, Sandbox 27%, Character Customization 24.7%, RPG 16.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

"Pastelia Stories" is a turn-based JRPG. You will be summoned into Pastelia world, and here begins your wonderful journey. Explore big world just like you want, pick any out of 30 companions, chose one of the story lines and factions to find your way back home.

Why similar: Open World 21.4%, RPG 19.2%, Strategy 16.4%, Anime 12.9%, Sandbox 10.6%

Fate Seeker is an original action role-playing PC game developed by JSL ENTERTAINMENT. You play as “the Chosen One”, destined to change the universe. Wonder freely in countless main storyline, and challenge yourself to solve mysteries, master martial art and nurture friendship or even true love.

Why similar: Martial Arts 50.1% ★, RPG 28%, Action RPG 15.1%, Adventure 3.8%, Action 2.1%

Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!

Why similar: RPG 47.3%, Strategy 26.3%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Adventure 8.2%, Indie 5.7%

Craft a party of diverse characters, each with customizable skills and looks. Explore a living world with dynamic day-night cycles, changing seasons, and diverse biomes. Embark on an epic journey where you shape your destiny as the director of your unique story.

Why similar: Open World 25.6%, Sandbox 19.7%, Moddable 19.5% ★, Character Customization 17.8%, RPG 12.7%

Shimagami is an open-world RPG with anime-style visuals and deep lore. Battle fierce monsters in action combat, solve puzzles, and conquer challenges to uncover the mysteries of Shimagami. A diverse cast of demi-human heroines awaits—find your perfect companion and shape your adventure!

Why similar: Open World 22.4%, Action RPG 21.3%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Anime 12%, Character Customization 8.7%

This Chinese martial arts sandbox game blends character growth, adventure, survival, and building. It offers varied regions, towns, factions, engaging NPC interactions, and branching narratives. The combat system is novel, focusing on troop arrangement and skill cards, with replayable talent points.

Why similar: Sandbox 31.8%, RPG 22.9%, Strategy 20.6%, Top-Down 15.2%, Adventure 9.5%

Open world RTS

Why similar: RPG 27.1%, Strategy 26.8%, Anime 19.4%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Action 8.9%

Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!

Why similar: Strategy 23%, RPG 22.5%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Anime 14.9%, Story Rich 10.7%

Tale of Wuxia has been dedicated to providing gameplayers with a player-defined platform, where they can customize their own Wuxia. Instead of being restricted to characters’ basic properties, in this new version, gameplayers can also choose the personalities and talents of their own.

Why similar: Martial Arts 53.5% ★, RPG 24.3%, Strategy 10.9%, Story Rich 4.4%, Adventure 3.2%

Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!

Why similar: Open World 27.3%, Sandbox 19.9%, Character Customization 15.4%, Multiplayer 12.9%, RPG 12.7%

Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!

Why similar: Action RPG 43.2%, Top-Down 30%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 6.1%

Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.

Why similar: Open World 40.7%, Anime 15.6%, RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Hack and Slash 7.3%

SAND LAND is an action RPG where you become the main character as Beelzebub, a Fiend Prince. Lead your company of heroic misfits and explore the legendary world of SAND LAND created by Akira Toriyama.

Why similar: Open World 36.3%, Action RPG 23.5%, Anime 15.5%, RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 6.7%