- #1 FINAL FANTASY XVI
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 33,294 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.3 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28.6% ★, JRPG 16.9%, Action RPG 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, RPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern, high-octane action-RPG experience within the Final Fantasy franchise that emphasizes spectacle and fluid combat.
- #2 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
96% matchVery Positive87% of 50,470 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.3%, JRPG 19.4%, RPG 15%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game features the definitive version of the complex combat and stance-switching mechanics found in Stranger of Paradise.
- #3 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
96% matchMixed50% of 29,290 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 28.1 hrsMean: 54.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.9%, Action RPG 18.9%, JRPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, RPG 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the aggressive, deflection-heavy combat style and dark fantasy atmosphere that defines the Stranger of Paradise experience.
- #4 FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
95% matchVery Positive87% of 51,715 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 20.4 hrsMean: 43.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.8% ★, JRPG 23.1%, Action RPG 19.6%, RPG 10.6%, Third Person 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends traditional Final Fantasy party elements with real-time action combat and deep tactical customization.
- #5 Granblue Fantasy: Relink
94% matchVery Positive90% of 55,629 reviews2024
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 36.6 hrsMean: 89.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!
Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Action RPG 20.4%, Spectacle fighter 18.5% ★, RPG 7.3%, Third Person 6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers fast-paced, team-based action combat with a strong JRPG aesthetic and deep character progression.
- #6 Lies of P
94% matchVery Positive92% of 81,677 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.2 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Action RPG 16%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Third Person 8.2%, Dark 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A polished souls-like that features tight, responsive combat and a dark, atmospheric world similar to the challenging nature of the seed game.
- #7 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
93% matchVery Positive89% of 8,954 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.8% ★, JRPG 22.4%, Action RPG 18%, RPG 10.2%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a focused, action-oriented Final Fantasy experience that emphasizes character growth and real-time combat.
- #8 Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 354,575 reviews2019
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia)
Windows
Median: 25.9 hrsMean: 61.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Souls-like 41.8%, Third Person 11.2%, Action 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, RPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on precise parrying and rhythmic combat makes it a perfect match for players who enjoyed the Soul Burst and parry mechanics.
- #9 FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 34,707 reviews2025
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 25.4 hrsMean: 50.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Spectacle fighter 23.8% ★, JRPG 23.5%, Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 11.1%, Third Person 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It expands on the action-RPG combat of the remake series with even more depth and variety in character abilities.
- #10 Devil May Cry 5
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 169,803 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 53.2% ★, Action 15.2%, Third Person 11.9%, Hack and Slash 7.6%, Violent 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for spectacle fighters, it provides the deep combo systems and stylish combat intensity found in the best moments of Stranger of Paradise.
- #11 Fate/Samurai Remnant
90% matchVery Positive91% of 7,018 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Your wish shall perish...” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. A brand new Fate action RPG presented by TYPE-MOON and KOEI TECMO GAMES.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31.9% ★, JRPG 27.6%, Action RPG 19.5%, RPG 10%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a unique stance-switching system that mirrors the job-changing mechanics of Stranger of Paradise.
- #12 Dragon's Dogma 2
89% matchMixed62% of 116,108 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.4 hrsMean: 48.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.
Why similar: Action RPG 36.5%, RPG 20.3%, Third Person 9.8%, Fantasy 9.6%, Action 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a robust class system and visceral combat that rewards experimentation and tactical positioning.
- #13 Thymesia
89% matchVery Positive82% of 10,050 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.9%, Action RPG 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Third Person 9.1%, RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult action game that focuses heavily on aggressive play and parrying to overcome challenging bosses.
- #14 SCARLET NEXUS
88% matchVery Positive80% of 18,152 reviews2021
Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
Why similar: JRPG 32.8%, Action RPG 25.2%, RPG 14.2%, Action 9%, Souls-like 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RPG with a heavy emphasis on flashy, ability-driven combat and anime-inspired storytelling.
- #15 FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
87% matchVery Positive83% of 57,961 reviews2018
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, RPG 17.2%, Action RPG 14.9%, Third Person 7.3%, Fantasy 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides an open-world Final Fantasy experience with real-time combat that emphasizes mobility and team synergy.
- #16 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 88,780 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Spectacle fighter 63.2% ★, Action 12.9%, Third Person 11%, Hack and Slash 8.2%, Adventure 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers an unmatched spectacle-fighter experience with a focus on precise cutting and parrying mechanics.
- #17 Tales of ARISE
84% matchVery Positive87% of 36,708 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: JRPG 34.7%, Action RPG 23.4%, RPG 13.8%, Third Person 8.4%, Fantasy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This JRPG features a highly fluid, action-oriented combat system that feels modern and rewarding for fans of action-RPGs.
- #18 Ashen
86% matchMixed67% of 3,846 reviews2019
Dev: A44Pub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Action RPG 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, RPG 8.7%, Third Person 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like game that emphasizes stamina management and careful exploration in a minimalist, atmospheric world.
- #19 Darksiders III
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,412 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action 9.8%, Third Person 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: It incorporates souls-like exploration and combat mechanics into a stylized action-adventure framework.
- #20 The Surge 2
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 9,549 reviews2019
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.
Why similar: Souls-like 51.5%, RPG 16.8%, Action 8.9%, Third Person 7.7%, Action RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This souls-like game features a unique limb-targeting combat system that rewards technical play and precision.
- #21 CODE VEIN
82% matchVery Positive83% of 62,409 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.7%, JRPG 20.8%, Action RPG 18.3%, Third Person 8.6%, RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This anime-styled souls-like offers deep character customization and a job-like class system that allows for varied playstyles.
- #22 MEGATON MUSASHI W: WIRED
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 725 reviews2024
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Launch a counteroffensive to take back the Earth from alien invaders in this mecha action RPG.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.4% ★, JRPG 21%, RPG 7.7%, Third Person 7.5%, PvP 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game features deep mech customization and fast-paced, mission-based action combat that rewards build optimization.
- #23 FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0™ HD
83% matchMixed62% of 3,183 reviews2015
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high quality gameplay and storytelling truly worthy of the FINAL FANTASY name.
Why similar: JRPG 30.2%, Action RPG 17.8%, RPG 15.1%, Third Person 8.7%, Action 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a mission-based structure and a large roster of playable characters, each with distinct action-oriented combat styles.
- #24 DARK SOULS™ III
81% matchVery Positive94% of 439,215 reviews2016
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 45.5 hrsMean: 109.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Action RPG 12.5%, RPG 10.3%, Third Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive souls-like experience that provides the challenging boss encounters and dark fantasy setting that inspired the genre.
- #25 ONINAKI
82% matchMixed67% of 428 reviews2019
Dev: Tokyo RPG FactoryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The all-new Action-RPG, ONINAKI tells the story of one Watcher on a journey to protect Life, after Death.
Why similar: JRPG 33.8%, RPG 26.7%, Action RPG 18.3%, Action 13.9%, Violent 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that utilizes a unique spirit-swapping mechanic, allowing for dynamic combat shifts similar to job-switching.
- #26 Nioh 3
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 19,109 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42.9 hrsMean: 53.5 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: Action RPG 21.3%, Souls-like 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, RPG 10%, JRPG 10%
- #27 STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
80% matchMixed67% of 2,087 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Square Enix and Tri-Ace present the latest title in the Star Ocean RPG series.
Why similar: JRPG 32.9%, Action RPG 28.3%, RPG 14.8%, Action 7.1%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of JRPG exploration and fast-paced, real-time action combat with a sci-fi fantasy twist.
- #28 Soulstice
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,767 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 38.6% ★, Action RPG 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Third Person 10.4%, Fantasy 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A character-action game that focuses on dual-character combat mechanics and stylish, high-intensity encounters.
- #29 KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
78% matchVery Positive83% of 783 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue features 3 magical experiences, all leading up to KINGDOM HEARTS III.
Why similar: JRPG 28%, Action RPG 23.4%, RPG 16.5%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of action-RPG combat and magical abilities within a sprawling, fantastical narrative.
- #30 Bayonetta
79% matchVery Positive92% of 32,459 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Spectacle fighter 55.9% ★, Action 14.9%, Third Person 8.6%, Hack and Slash 7.7%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential spectacle fighter that rewards players for mastering complex inputs and maintaining high-speed combat flow.
- #31 Rise of the Ronin
77% matchMixed63% of 10,980 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Action RPG 31.4%, Souls-like 15.9%, RPG 15.7%, Third Person 12.3%, Action 7.3%
- #32 CODE VEIN II
76% matchMixed65% of 7,124 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, JRPG 23.5%, Action RPG 22.7%, RPG 14.6%, Action 9.2%
- #33 Lost Soul Aside™
76% matchMixed59% of 2,039 reviews2025
Dev: Ultizero GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.
Why similar: JRPG 21.1%, Action RPG 19.6%, Souls-like 12.8%, RPG 10.9%, Third Person 7.2%
- #34 Nioh: Complete Edition
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 38,889 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 51.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Souls-like 34.3%, Action RPG 11.4%, JRPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10%, RPG 9.5%
- #35 Echoes of Aincrad
75% matchMixed48% of 5,068 reviews2026
Dev: Game Studio Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.
Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Action RPG 20.1%, Souls-like 17.4%, RPG 9%, Dark 6.6%
- #36 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
75% matchVery Positive87% of 85,523 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 70.9 hrsMean: 853.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.
Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 12.6%, Third Person 10%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #37 Mortal Shell II
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 11,028 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.5%, Action RPG 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Dark 8.1%, RPG 7.7%
- #38 DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
74% matchVery Positive84% of 131,494 reviews2015
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 40.8 hrsMean: 82.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Action RPG 12.2%, RPG 11.2%, Third Person 7.8%
- #39 OUTRIDERS
74% matchMixed67% of 61,273 reviews2021
Dev: People Can FlyPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 25.9 hrsMean: 51.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.
Why similar: RPG 32.6%, Action 15.9%, Adventure 13.3%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Third Person 11.6%
- #40 Lords of the Fallen
72% matchMixed68% of 55,556 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Action RPG 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, RPG 10.8%, Online Co-Op 6.6%
- #41 LAST CLOUDIA
73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,016 reviews2021
Dev: AIDIS Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 150.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A fantasy RPG that weaves a sprawling tale with quirky characters and cinematic effects. Its gorgeous, fast-paced battles feature pixel art characters sweeping though 3D playspaces.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.3% ★, JRPG 28.3%, RPG 14.5%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 7.2%
- #42 Anima Gate of Memories: I&II Remaster
70% matchVery Positive92% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22.2% ★, Action RPG 18%, Souls-like 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, RPG 9.1%
- #43 SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris
73% matchMixed61% of 6,834 reviews2020
Dev: AQURIA Co., Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 53.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy seamless, action-packed real-time battles using a combination of sword skills, sacred arts, and your favorite SAO characters!
Why similar: JRPG 30.8%, RPG 29.5%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 11.7%, Multiplayer 7.2%
- #44 WARRIORS: Abyss
69% matchVery Positive86% of 2,322 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.
Why similar: Action RPG 31.5%, Action 16.5%, RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Third Person 9.1%
- #45 Godfall Ultimate Edition
72% matchMixed63% of 2,560 reviews2022
Dev: Counterplay Games IncPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Aperion is on the precipice of ruin. You are the last of the Valorian knights, god-like warriors able to equip Valorplates, legendary armor sets that transform wielders into unstoppable masters of melee combat. Ascend in Godfall, the first-of-its-kind, looter-slasher, melee action-RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.1%, RPG 14.6%, Third Person 13.6%, Action 10%, 3D 6.8%
- #46 DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
67% matchVery Positive93% of 30,036 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 29.8 hrsMean: 43.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 44% ★, Action RPG 22.3%, RPG 10.7%, Third Person 8.9%, Hack and Slash 4.6%
- #47 ELDEN RING
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,150,087 reviews2022
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 100.3 hrsMean: 154.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.4%, Action RPG 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, RPG 9.9%, Third Person 7.6%
- #48 WILD HEARTS™
71% matchMixed47% of 13,055 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.9%, RPG 19%, Third Person 12.2%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 8.9%
- #49 NINJA GAIDEN 4
66% matchVery Positive88% of 9,593 reviews2025
Dev: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA / KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 42.9% ★, Action 16.9%, Adventure 10%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, 3D 7.3%
- #50 Mortal Shell
70% matchMixed67% of 11,858 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Souls-like 33.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action RPG 13.4%, RPG 10.5%, Third Person 6.4%
- #51 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,277 reviews2026
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT – The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD-2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!
Why similar: JRPG 24.7%, Action RPG 19.8%, RPG 17.5%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 10.2%
- #52 Weird RPG 2
66% matchVery Positive92% of 866 reviews2026
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!
Why similar: RPG 20%, Souls-like 16.6%, Action RPG 16.5%, Action 10.5%, Dark 10.2%
- #53 FINAL FANTASY® XIII
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 19,903 reviews2014
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Why similar: JRPG 55.8%, RPG 15.3%, Fantasy 7.6%, Action RPG 5%, Third Person 4.7%
- #54 DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 806 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
DRAGON QUEST HEROES II is a hack-and-slash Action RPG that sends you on a new adventure to restore order to a once peaceful world filled with monsters and battles of epic proportions. Up to 4 players can play in cooperative multiplayer to defeat an unknown threat looming over the Seven Realms!
Why similar: JRPG 34.3%, RPG 33.5%, Action 15.7%, Hack and Slash 5.5%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #55 Redemption of Liuyin
67% matchVery Positive83% of 204 reviews2025
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
This is a 3D ancient style fantasy, multi ending action role-playing game. As the third installment of the Ryukyu Hidden series and the Ryukyu Hidden Nine Absolute Reincarnation Chapter, the game is designed with the principle of promoting offense and hesitation to defeat in its combat system.
Why similar: Souls-like 20%, Action RPG 18.8%, Spectacle fighter 16.7% ★, RPG 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
- #56 Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance
69% matchMixed68% of 198 reviews2022
Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance - a game about spectacular sword battles from the third person.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.5% ★, Action RPG 16.5%, Souls-like 13.5%, RPG 9%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #57 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,372 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.9%, Action RPG 22.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, RPG 11.7%, Adventure 6.1%
- #58 Hellpoint
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,510 reviews2020
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 12%, Third Person 8.8%, Dark 8.1%
- #59 KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)
65% matchVery Positive90% of 2,894 reviews2024
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) brings one chapter of the series to a close. Travel to exciting new Disney and Pixar worlds, and prepare for the final showdown.
Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, Action RPG 21.7%, RPG 16.4%, Action 11%, Adventure 9%