- #1 Shenmue I & II
97% matchVery Positive89% of 3,157 reviews2018
Dev: D3TPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SEGA®’s most requested re-release of all time finally comes to a new generation. Shenmue delivers an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still unrivalled in depth and detail. Return to the epic saga that defined modern gaming. The saga begins…again.
Why similar: Martial Arts 35.9% ★, Open World 14.7%, Cult Classic 10% ★, Adventure 8.8%, Quick-Time Events 8.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: These are the essential predecessors that establish the narrative foundation and core gameplay loop of the series.
- #2 Judgment
96% matchVery Positive94% of 11,392 reviews2022
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 23.9 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 51.5% ★, Adventure 19.3%, Action 19.3%, Third Person 10%
Why You'll Like It: As a spin-off of the Yakuza series, it focuses on a detective narrative that mirrors the investigation-heavy gameplay of Ryo Hazuki's journey.
- #3 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
95% matchVery Positive81% of 6,164 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Action 27.7%, Adventure 22.9%, Martial Arts 21.6% ★, Open World 15.4%, Story Rich 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This historical spin-off provides a deep dive into Japanese culture and martial arts combat within a highly detailed, period-accurate setting.
- #4 Lost Judgment
94% matchVery Positive94% of 9,059 reviews2022
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 34.5 hrsMean: 47.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
When a police officer discloses the murder of the student teacher who bullied his son to suicide, the twisted secrets of a Yokohama, high school bleed out. Nothing, in this case, is black and white.
Why similar: Martial Arts 52.9% ★, Adventure 18.8%, Action 18.6%, Third Person 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the investigative mechanics and martial arts combat, offering a refined experience similar to the Shenmue formula.
- #5 Yakuza Kiwami 2
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 782 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Face off against the most powerful yakuza in the Kansai region of Japan in an explosive conflict between rival clans, loaded with brutal brawling action, immersive exploration, and unforgettable experiences.
Why similar: Martial Arts 34.4% ★, Action 18.8%, Adventure 17.5%, Open World 16.9%, Story Rich 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a perfect balance of intense beat-'em-up combat and the small-town exploration feel that defines the Shenmue experience.
- #6 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 11,984 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.
Why similar: Martial Arts 46.8% ★, Action 18.9%, Open World 16.3%, Story Rich 8.2%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title returns to the classic action-adventure roots of the series, emphasizing personal combat and narrative-driven exploration.
- #7 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
93% matchVery Positive94% of 75,827 reviews2014
Dev: United Front GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Martial Arts 46.7% ★, Open World 26%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 5.2%, Story Rich 5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a gritty, martial-arts-focused crime story set in a dense, interactive open-world city.
- #8 Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
91% matchVery Positive93% of 7,951 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Japan's criminal underworld in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on unraveling the truth around his daughter's tragic accident.
Why similar: Open World 30.5%, Action 24.6%, Adventure 21.2%, Story Rich 8.4%, Third Person 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on a personal, emotional story set in a contained, highly interactive environment makes it a strong thematic match.
- #9 Gujian3(古剑奇谭三)
90% matchVery Positive86% of 48,741 reviews2018
Dev: 上海烛龙信息科技有限公司Pub: 北京网元圣唐娱乐科技有限公司
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 54.5% ★, Open World 17.8%, Story Rich 8.6%, Action 6%, RPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a high-quality, story-rich martial arts RPG experience with fluid combat and immersive world-building.
- #10 Sifu
89% matchVery Positive92% of 25,764 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 75.3% ★, Action 14.9%, Third Person 7.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is the ultimate distillation of the martial arts training and revenge-driven narrative found in the Shenmue series.
- #11 Wandering Sword
88% matchVery Positive95% of 40,579 reviews2023
Dev: The Swordman StudioPub: Spiral Up Games
Windows
Median: 22.6 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 66.7% ★, Open World 14.9%, Adventure 6.8%, Story Rich 6.4%, RPG 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic wuxia spirit with a focus on martial arts training and a deeply personal journey through a beautifully realized world.
- #12 Sword and Fairy 7
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 18,993 reviews2021
Dev: 软星科技(SoftStarlight)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action RPG based on Chinese art style, as the 7th lineal sequel of this series, it earns a lot of anicipations. Better gaming experience than any of its previous episode will be brought to all the players.
Why similar: Martial Arts 57.1% ★, Open World 15.1%, Story Rich 7.6%, Action 5.2%, RPG 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a strong emphasis on martial arts and mythology, mirroring the epic scale of the Shenmue saga.
- #13 Jade Empire™: Special Edition
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,019 reviews2007
Dev: BioWare
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Step into the role of an aspiring martial-arts master and follow the path of the open palm or the closed fist.
Why similar: Martial Arts 57.7% ★, Story Rich 10.6%, Action 9%, Third Person 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This classic RPG captures the martial arts fantasy and philosophical storytelling that fans of the genre appreciate.
- #14 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
87% matchVery Positive94% of 88,993 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 30.9 hrsMean: 47.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Open World 39.8%, Action 18.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Story Rich 13.3%, Third Person 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at blending a serious, revenge-fueled narrative with authentic martial arts combat in a beautiful open world.
- #15 Yakuza Kiwami
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 674 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Unwind a 10 billion yen conspiracy in Tokyo's red-light district, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve that will make you a legend.
Why similar: Martial Arts 31.4% ★, Action 19.8%, Adventure 18.2%, Open World 17.6%, Story Rich 6%
Why You'll Like It: This remake of the original game provides a foundational look at the crime-drama style that influenced the modern action-adventure genre.
- #16 Yakuza 5 Remastered
86% matchVery Positive89% of 7,060 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 27.8 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.
Why similar: Open World 30%, Action 24.9%, Adventure 20.1%, Story Rich 9.3%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The massive scope and variety of side activities and mini-games provide the same 'living world' feel as the Shenmue games.
- #17 Xuan-Yuan Sword VII
86% matchMixed63% of 9,558 reviews2020
Dev: SOFTSTAR
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Martial Arts 56.5% ★, Open World 8.9%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 8.1%, Story Rich 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a compelling historical martial arts narrative that focuses on personal stakes and discovery.
- #18 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
83% matchVery Positive91% of 22,837 reviews2024
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 70.4 hrsMean: 76.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.
Why similar: Martial Arts 40.6% ★, Adventure 21.1%, Action 21%, Story Rich 11.3%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: While it shifts to turn-based combat, the exploration of foreign locales and deep character development remain true to the series' roots.
- #19 Yakuza 3 Remastered
84% matchVery Positive81% of 10,048 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.
Why similar: Open World 29.2%, Action 23.9%, Adventure 19.7%, Story Rich 12%, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The setting of a quiet orphanage in Okinawa provides a slower, more intimate pace that mirrors the quieter moments of Shenmue.
- #20 Yakuza 4 Remastered
82% matchVery Positive91% of 7,134 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.
Why similar: Open World 28%, Action 26.4%, Adventure 21.7%, Story Rich 8.5%, Third Person 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The multi-protagonist narrative structure allows for a diverse look at the world, similar to the many characters Ryo meets in his travels.
- #21 Path of Kung Fu
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 5,310 reviews2025
Dev: 游鲤化龙工作室
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Martial Arts 52.4% ★, Open World 18.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8.4%, Story Rich 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This sandbox RPG focuses heavily on the martial arts training and progression systems that are central to the Shenmue experience.
- #22 Way of the Samurai 4
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,026 reviews2015
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the “black ships” from the West ended Japan’s long history of cultural isolation.
Why similar: Open World 44.2%, Action 25.6%, Third Person 12.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, RPG 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, branching narrative experience where your choices and daily actions significantly impact the world around you.
- #23 Red Dead Redemption 2
81% matchVery Positive92% of 859,706 reviews2019
Dev: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 37.8 hrsMean: 106.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.
Why similar: Open World 43.9%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 14.9%, Action 14.3%, Third Person 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its slow-paced life simulation elements and deep, character-driven story offer a level of immersion that resonates with the Shenmue experience.
- #24 Mafia: Definitive Edition
80% matchVery Positive87% of 105,500 reviews2020
Dev: Hangar 13Pub: 2K
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.
Why similar: Open World 39.5%, Action 18.9%, Story Rich 15.6%, Adventure 14.1%, Third Person 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: The grounded, cinematic storytelling and period-accurate open world provide a similar sense of immersion and narrative weight.
- #25 Outcast - Second Contact
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,003 reviews2017
Dev: Appeal StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Outcast – Second Contact is the complete remake of the cult title which sparked the open world, action-adventure genre. Take off on an exploration of Adelpha, an alien world as beautiful as it is dangerous, where your heroic journey places the fate of two worlds in your hands.
Why similar: Open World 29.7%, Adventure 25.1%, Action 21.1%, Cult Classic 8.6% ★, Third Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is a classic adventure game that emphasizes exploration and interaction with a unique, alien culture.
- #26 The Saboteur™
78% matchVery Positive92% of 2,381 reviews2024
Dev: Pandemic StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
This open-world action thriller takes you through the seedy streets of Paris as you seek to undermine the German authority and lead a rebellion. Fight across rooftops and through dangerous alleys, and operate a wide variety of vehicles as you navigate your terrain.
Why similar: Open World 33.6%, Adventure 25.4%, Action 25%, Third Person 11.1%, Singleplayer 5%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world game features a strong revenge narrative and a distinct visual style that makes for a memorable, story-rich experience.
- #27 Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
77% matchMixed61% of 2,634 reviews2026
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 29.9 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
YAKUZA KIWAMI 3 is an extreme remake of the action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu's fight to protect those he loves. DARK TIES is a brand-new game featuring Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 included as a separate action-packed experience.
Why similar: Martial Arts 34.9% ★, Action 18.6%, Open World 16.7%, Adventure 16.7%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #28 BIOMUTANT
79% matchMixed66% of 19,968 reviews2021
Dev: Experiment 101Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Why similar: Open World 36.4%, Martial Arts 22.6% ★, Action 13.7%, Adventure 11.5%, Third Person 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on martial arts combat and exploration in a unique, stylized world offers a fresh take on the action-adventure genre.
- #29 Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,107 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.
Why similar: Martial Arts 31.2% ★, Action 18.9%, Adventure 18%, Open World 17.4%, Story Rich 7.5%
- #30 Way of the Samurai 3
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 841 reviews2016
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…
Why similar: Open World 44.1%, Action 23.7%, Story Rich 11.2%, Third Person 10.8%, RPG 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: The emphasis on player choice and the ability to influence the outcome of the story makes it a great match for fans of narrative-driven games.
- #31 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
73% matchVery Positive88% of 9,151 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 26.1 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.
Why similar: Action 36.5%, Adventure 36.3%, Third Person 18%, RPG 9.2%
- #32 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
75% matchVery Positive94% of 36,242 reviews2020
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 42.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Why similar: Adventure 26.2%, Open World 24.7%, Action 23.4%, Story Rich 12%, RPG 8.2%
- #33 Syberia 3
78% matchMixed52% of 4,698 reviews2017
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The next generation in adventure games, Syberia 3 takes you inside an enchanting, mysterious universe full of life for you to explore in 3D. Plunged into the heart of a world inhabited by a cast of interesting characters, you'll discover and experience a fabulous tale as imagined by Benoit Sokal.
Why similar: Adventure 47.2%, Story Rich 26.4%, Open World 9.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Third Person 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It is a pure adventure game that prioritizes puzzle-solving and narrative progression over combat, much like the original Shenmue games.
- #34 Fate Seeker II
74% matchVery Positive89% of 13,744 reviews2021
Dev: JSL Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 67.4% ★, Open World 16.5%, RPG 5.3%, Third Person 4.5%, Story Rich 4.4%
- #35 Sleeping Dogs
76% matchVery Positive94% of 17,212 reviews
Dev: United Front GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.
Why similar: Martial Arts 44.6% ★, Open World 26.8%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 6.2%, Third Person 5.1%
- #36 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,165 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The pioneer 3D fighting series continues to evolve as Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage arrives on Steam! Featuring: Crossplay and Rollback Netcode support, a brand new single player mode: "World Stage", and more!
Why similar: Martial Arts 67.1% ★, Action 19.1%, Open World 4.9%, Anime 3.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #37 Nioh 3
69% matchVery Positive80% of 16,715 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Why similar: Open World 41.7%, Action 24.8%, Third Person 11.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, RPG 6.2%
- #38 Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
74% matchVery Positive81% of 613 reviews2021
Dev: Flux GamesPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Choose a side, master your moves, and embrace your destiny in an epic beat 'em up adventure inspired by the hit show. Take control of 8 playable characters with deep movesets, combos, progression, real-time character swaps, ultimate attacks, and much more!
Why similar: Martial Arts 87.3% ★, Action 12.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #39 Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun
72% matchMixed66% of 4,273 reviews2024
Dev: ZUIJIANGYUE GamePub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Martial Arts 52.8% ★, Open World 13.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8.2%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #40 河洛群俠傳 (Ho Tu Lo Shu ： The Books of Dragon)
73% matchVery Positive82% of 10,927 reviews2018
Dev: 香港商河洛互動娛樂股份有限公司
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 62.6% ★, Open World 19.2%, Story Rich 5.8%, Adventure 5.7%, RPG 3.3%
- #41 Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,350 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.
Why similar: Action 29.4%, Adventure 28.1%, Open World 22.1%, Third Person 10.3%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #42 DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
70% matchVery Positive93% of 57,195 reviews2020
Dev: CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 34.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
Why similar: Action 29.1%, Open World 28.7%, Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 8.3%, Anime 7.7%
- #43 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
71% matchVery Positive91% of 3,137 reviews2020
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 51.7 hrsMean: 68.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Why similar: Story Rich 32.1%, RPG 30.1%, Anime 16.4%, Adventure 15.4%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #44 No More Heroes 3
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 982 reviews2022
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Travis Touchdown is back, baby! The otaku assassin takes up his trusty beam katana once more to slash his way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and save the world in the latest entry in the No More Heroes series.
Why similar: Action 65.9%, Anime 15.5%, Third Person 14%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #45 Hero's Adventure: Road to Passion
68% matchVery Positive85% of 24,122 reviews2023
Dev: 半瓶醋工作室（Half Amateur Studio）Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 64.8% ★, Open World 21.4%, Adventure 7%, RPG 3.5%, Anime 1.8%
- #46 Rise of the Ronin
69% matchMixed62% of 9,853 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Open World 44.5%, Action 19.1%, Adventure 16.3%, Third Person 10.8%, RPG 6.4%
- #47 The Wind Road
71% matchMixed69% of 6,813 reviews2020
Dev: 甘肃嘉元数字科技有限公司Pub: Phoenix Game
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"The Wind Road" is an ARPG real-time combat game, constructing a martial-arts world based on the ancient Silk Road under the background of a fictional era.
Why similar: Martial Arts 47.1% ★, Action 21%, Adventure 19.6%, RPG 5.9%, Open World 4.9%
- #48 Sonic Frontiers
68% matchVery Positive90% of 27,300 reviews2022
Dev: Sonic TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience Sonic like never before!
Why similar: Open World 40.1%, Adventure 21.2%, Action 18.1%, Third Person 8.5%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #49 Okami HD
70% matchVery Positive92% of 10,436 reviews2017
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Why similar: Adventure 22.5%, Cult Classic 22.4% ★, Open World 19.4%, Story Rich 14.7%, Action 10.9%
- #50 NINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
69% matchVery Positive83% of 2,776 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Why similar: Action 46.4%, Adventure 34.2%, Third Person 7.5%, Singleplayer 6.3%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #51 STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 79,973 reviews2023
Dev: RespawnPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.
Why similar: Open World 32.7%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 17.7%, Story Rich 11.4%, Third Person 10.9%
- #52 DYNASTY WARRIORS 9
73% matchMostly Negative36% of 10,171 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 111.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Experience the thrill of one versus thousands in an all new open world setting with DYNASTY WARRIORS 9! Travel through Ancient China depicted on a single, vast, open-world map, master the new State Combo System, and watch the Three Kingdoms story unfold through a cast of 90 playable characters!
Why similar: Action 90.4%, Open World 7.5%, Adventure 0.7%, Anime 0.5%, Third Person 0.4%
- #53 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 29,619 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 29.6 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
Why similar: Open World 32.2%, Adventure 19%, Action 18.8%, Story Rich 10.5%, Third Person 7%
- #54 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,143 reviews2023
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 74.0 hrsMean: 85.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Three different legends are about to unfold! Determine the fates of Rean Schwarzer, Lloyd Bannings, and the mysterious “C” in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series.
Why similar: Story Rich 43.9%, RPG 24.6%, Anime 22.3%, Singleplayer 9.2%
- #55 Immortals Fenyx Rising
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,479 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Open World 37.5%, Adventure 21.6%, Action 14.4%, Third Person 10.5%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #56 Black Myth: Wukong
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,196,999 reviews2024
Dev: Game Science
Windows
Median: 41.8 hrsMean: 54.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
Why similar: Action 36.6%, Story Rich 21.6%, Adventure 19.1%, RPG 8.7%, Singleplayer 6.2%
