- #1 Dread Delusion
97% matchVery Positive90% of 5,228 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Why similar: RPG 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, First-Person 11.5%, Open World 11%, Adventure 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that perfectly captures a surreal, dark-fantasy aesthetic with deep exploration and choice-driven gameplay.
- #2 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
96% matchVery Positive88% of 35,182 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.2%, RPG 17.5%, Action RPG 16.9%, Open World 10.4%, Third Person 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy, first-person open-world RPG that emphasizes exploration and narrative mystery in a crumbling world.
- #3 Monomyth
96% matchVery Positive92% of 632 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.8%, RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, First-Person 12.5%, Open World 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person immersive sim that focuses on dungeon crawling and environmental interaction in a classic RPG style.
- #4 Lunacid
95% matchVery Positive91% of 11,455 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.5%, RPG 17.9%, Action RPG 16.9%, First-Person 16.1%, Atmospheric 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler heavily inspired by the atmospheric and surreal nature of classic titles like King's Field and Morrowind.
- #5 Erenshor
94% matchVery Positive94% of 2,189 reviews2025
Dev: Burgee Media
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Erenshor is a single player RPG with the soul of a classic MMO - built for players who miss the journey. Partner up with Erenshor's signature SimPlayers and explore an open world where every reward comes with a story. Discover thousands of items, quests, raids, and secrets - all at your own pace.
Why similar: RPG 23.8%, Lore-Rich 18.1%, Third Person 13.7%, Adventure 12.8%, Fantasy 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An old-school inspired RPG that captures the spirit of classic adventure with a focus on loot and exploration.
- #6 Ashen
94% 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: Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Third Person 9.6%, Open World 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, stylized souls-like that emphasizes cooperative exploration and a haunting, dark-fantasy narrative.
- #7 Avowed
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,128 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.
Why similar: Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 17.3%, First-Person 11.3%, Third Person 9.3%, Fantasy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person fantasy RPG that offers a rich, story-driven experience within a vibrant and dangerous world.
- #8 Arx Fatalis
93% matchVery Positive88% of 2,630 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Why similar: RPG 34%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, First-Person 14.9%, Fantasy 8.5%, Action RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational first-person immersive sim that offers the deep, atmospheric dungeon exploration and RPG systems that inspired modern genre entries.
- #9 Of Ash and Steel
91% matchMixed66% of 6,918 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.9%, RPG 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Adventure 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic, dark-fantasy action RPG that prioritizes exploration and atmospheric world-building.
- #10 Outward Definitive Edition
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 31,321 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.
Why similar: RPG 39.1%, Open World 20.7%, Co-op 11.8%, Fantasy 8.6%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging open-world RPG that features co-op play and a focus on survival and exploration in a harsh, mysterious fantasy world.
- #11 Sands of Aura
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 843 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 21.6%, Stylized 14.1%, RPG 13.9%, Open World 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized, dark-fantasy action RPG that features a unique world-traversal mechanic and challenging combat.
- #12 Drova - Forsaken Kin
89% matchVery Positive94% of 9,712 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.4%, RPG 24.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Open World 10.3%, Choices Matter 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down RPG that draws heavy inspiration from the exploration and world-building philosophy of classic Morrowind.
- #13 GRAVEN
89% matchMixed54% of 1,528 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.9%, RPG 19.9%, First-Person 13.8%, Adventure 10%, Co-op 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action-adventure game that blends exploration and puzzle-solving within a dark, stylized fantasy world.
- #14 Hyper Light Breaker
88% matchMixed55% of 3,976 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.9%, RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Third Person 9.8%, Stylized 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized action-adventure game that captures a sense of wonder and discovery in a vast, ruined world.
- #15 Devil Spire Falls
85% matchVery Positive95% of 1,058 reviews2025
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The open-world action-RPG, where you can do anything, of your dreams… as if it came out 30 years ago!
Why similar: Action RPG 31%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Open World 12.8%, First-Person 12.4%, Atmospheric 8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that utilizes procedural generation and immersive-sim elements to create a unique exploration experience.
- #16 Fatekeeper
84% matchVery Positive80% of 10,647 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, RPG 17.2%, First-Person 12.4%, Fantasy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action RPG that emphasizes combat and exploration within a dark, mysterious setting.
- #17 Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King
87% matchMixed67% of 784 reviews2021
Dev: Redlock Studio
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?
Why similar: RPG 25.3%, Action RPG 16.3%, Adventure 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Third Person 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized, dark-fantasy action RPG that emphasizes environmental storytelling and exploration.
- #18 Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
86% matchVery Positive91% of 11,794 reviews2006
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
Why similar: RPG 29.7%, First-Person 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Fantasy 11.7%, Action RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action RPG known for its physics-based combat and immersive environmental interactions.
- #19 Immortal Heritage
86% matchVery Positive83% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: LC.Game
Windows
A 3D RPG !
Why similar: Action RPG 29.5%, RPG 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Third Person 9.6%, Fantasy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented RPG that focuses on story-rich combat and exploration in a fantasy setting.
- #20 Gloomwood
84% matchVery Positive95% of 8,374 reviews2022
Dev: Dillon RogersPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.
Why similar: First-Person 56.2%, Atmospheric 36.5%, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, first-person immersive sim that excels at building a sense of place and tension in a dark, Victorian-inspired setting.
- #21 Forsaken Realms: Vahrin's Call
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 597 reviews2026
Dev: Titan Roc
Windows
Adventure awaits in this narrative driven fantasy action-RPG. The war-torn city of Vahrin stands before you on the brink of collapse and in desperate need of aid. As a mercenary in search of your next…opportunity, will you answer Vahrin’s Call?
Why similar: Action RPG 23.9%, RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Stylized 11.4%, Third Person 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-focused action RPG that prioritizes story-rich exploration and character development.
- #22 Afallon
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 216 reviews2025
Dev: Stargazing interactive
Windows
Afallon is a single-player RPG with the feel of an MMO. Choose your class and race to forge a unique character, explore a large open world with diverse zones and biomes, and experience a living world that changes based on your actions.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.5%, RPG 17.4%, Third Person 11.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Stylized 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure RPG that focuses on exploration and combat in a stylized fantasy environment.
- #23 Banquet for Fools
81% matchVery Positive90% of 936 reviews2026
Dev: Hannah and Joseph Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
The Pavura needs four volunteers to solve the mystery of an abandoned village. Answer the call to adventure in this party-based beat ‘em up RPG!
Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Adventure 22.9%, Fantasy 9%, 3D 7.7%, Atmospheric 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A party-based RPG that offers a unique adventure experience with strong narrative elements.
- #24 The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker
82% matchVery Positive84% of 932 reviews2024
Dev: Olipa Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A story driven solo RPG inspired by oldschool games like RuneScape and Ultima Online! Explore a sprawling medieval fantasy world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale.
Why similar: Third Person 20.7%, RPG 17.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that leans into nostalgia and adventure, focusing on exploration and classic mechanics.
- #25 Enshrouded
81% matchVery Positive86% of 104,779 reviews2024
Dev: Keen Games GmbH
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 46.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.
Why similar: Action RPG 27%, Open World 22.8%, RPG 21.9%, Adventure 11%, Fantasy 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op open-world RPG that combines survival and exploration with a focus on building and discovery.
- #26 Witchfire
79% matchVery Positive91% of 17,588 reviews2024
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.
Why similar: Action RPG 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 27.4%, RPG 24.2%, First-Person 15.2%, Action 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person, dark-fantasy shooter that blends roguelite elements with a highly atmospheric world.
- #27 Kenshi
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 115,920 reviews2018
Dev: Lo-Fi Games
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 71.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Action RPG 46.6%, RPG 33.2%, Open World 20.2%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox open-world RPG that provides unparalleled freedom and a harsh, atmospheric world to explore.
- #28 Kingdom Come: Deliverance
78% matchVery Positive84% of 184,967 reviews2018
Dev: Warhorse Studios
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 48.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: RPG 32.7%, Open World 19.3%, First-Person 13.1%, Action RPG 12%, Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person immersive RPG that prioritizes realism and deep exploration in a historical, yet atmospheric setting.
- #29 Styx: Master of Shadows
79% matchVery Positive83% of 11,699 reviews2014
Dev: Cyanide Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.5%, Third Person 18.3%, RPG 13.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Fantasy 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy stealth game that excels at vertical level design and atmospheric exploration.
- #30 Svarog's Dream
78% matchVery Positive90% of 897 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.
Why similar: Mythology 17.7%, Action RPG 16.9%, RPG 14%, Philosophical 11.4%, Lore-Rich 8.9%
- #31 Dreamspring
77% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Billyfighter
Windows · Linux
Dreamspring is a dark fantasy styled, open world dungeon crawler inspired by games like Morrowind and King's Field. Explore a dying kingdom and it's different realms in first person action combat, styled in a mix of retro and vaporwave aesthetics.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, RPG 17.1%, First-Person 10.6%, Adventure 8.7%
- #32 Farever
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 9,295 reviews2026
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Forge your legend in a forgotten realm! Farever is an online multiplayer action RPG set in a vast fantasy open world. Alone or with friends, embark on an epic journey together! Explore wild lands and dangerous dungeons, craft powerful gear, and carve your path through dynamic combat and platforming.
Why similar: Action RPG 33.4%, RPG 23.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Open World 12%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #33 Duel Corp.
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,291 reviews2026
Dev: Dreameffect Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A Souls-inspired action RPG set in a sandbox open world with an MMO feel and challenging directional combat. Play solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Build friendships, master an unrestricted class system, and uncover the cause that darkened all eyes.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, RPG 16.3%, Third Person 12.2%, Open World 10.8%
- #34 YAR: Forgotten Throne
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,354 reviews2026
Dev: Honor Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
YAR: Forgotten Throne is a story-driven open-world RPG. Choose the path of a Warrior, Volkhv, or Archer, and journey to the lands of Borea to uncover what is poisoning the forests and wildlife with darkness.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.6%, Mythology 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, RPG 8.9%, Open World 8.8%
- #35 ATLYSS
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,931 reviews2024
Dev: KiseffPub: KisSoft
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter the world of ATLYSS, a Singleplayer/Online RPG where you can fight with or against friends in a surreal world filled with creatures beyond comprehension. Customize and progress your character(s), complete quests, and discover strange locations.
Why similar: Action RPG 32.4%, RPG 21.2%, Stylized 10.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #36 The Black Masses
76% matchMixed58% of 1,230 reviews2024
Dev: Brilliant Game Studios
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
The Black Masses is an open world first-person fantasy co-op RPG. You find yourself stranded on an island corrupted by a strange black substance. Its unsuspecting inhabitants, once a strong flourishing society, have been possessed into mindless creatures, bent on the destruction of life.
Why similar: RPG 41.8%, Adventure 23.4%, Open World 9%, Co-op 7.6%, Action 6.3%
- #37 Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 5,082 reviews2024
Dev: Visionary Realms
Windows
Median: 19.9 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a deeply social high fantasy MMORPG that challenges its players and rewards effort. Join the denizens of Terminus to uncover the mysteries of a world divided by Celestial loyalty… and betrayal.
Why similar: RPG 36%, Adventure 21.8%, Stylized 12.3%, Fantasy 10.8%, Open World 9.8%
- #38 MycoRelic
73% matchVery Positive91% of 187 reviews2025
Dev: Sandy Dingo Games
Windows
MycoRelic is a cooperative third person action-RPG set on islands inhabited by tribal mushroom robots. Loot derelict foundries to upgrade your robotic body. Explore ancient temples to infuse your fungus with forgotten elemental powers.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.2%, RPG 18.7%, Third Person 14.6%, Stylized 11.5%, Co-op 9.8%
- #39 The RPG
72% matchVery Positive87% of 821 reviews2025
Dev: Dionysus AcroreitesPub: Catoptric Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Minimalistic Skyrim + West of Loathing + Supraland. An RPG-lite adventure with intentionally twisted traditional role-playing games aspects, where your choices do matter.
Why similar: RPG 32.4%, Open World 20.9%, Adventure 16.3%, Choices Matter 14%, First-Person 8.6%
- #40 Eydigard
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Frostisen Studio
Windows
Eydigard is a third-person co-op action RPG where players shapeshift into animals to fight, explore, and reclaim cursed farms in plague-ridden 1500s Norway. Inspired by Norwegian and Sámi folktales, it blends historical fantasy with challenging boss fights and a grounded, story-rich world.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.3%, RPG 18.8%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Open World 10.7%, Adventure 10.1%
- #41 PILGRIM
73% matchMixed68% of 3,818 reviews2024
Dev: DESPERATE MEASURES
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pilgrim is a medieval-based, co-op horror, adventure. Can you and your friends make it to the end of The Road?
Why similar: First-Person 32.1%, 3D 21.6%, Adventure 18.6%, Co-op 16.2%, Combat 6.5%
- #42 Luminary
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 327 reviews2026
Dev: Refractive Entertainment
Windows
Luminary is a solo or co-op OpenZone Action RPG that creates a balanced experience for everyone. Using a unique world and character progression system, explore vast hand-crafted lands together, uncover hidden treasures, level up your town, and push back the darkness with light.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.7%, RPG 18.5%, Third Person 13.9%, Adventure 10.7%, Open World 10.7%
- #43 Memoirium
71% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: GoldenGratus
Windows
Traverse a chaotic and crumbling realm of dreams composed of liminal spaces. Adapt to the world’s odd rules as a Dreamer, and defy others like you to escape the strange and eclectic subconscious landscape.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.6%, Dark Fantasy 21.6%, RPG 17%, Third Person 16.2%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #44 The Memory of Eldurim
77% matchMostly Negative39% of 250 reviews2014
Dev: Liminal Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Begin a quest for long-lost truth on your vivid journey through a new fantasy world. This open world action RPG requires and rewards your original choices. It starts with your character, includes creativity in combat, and ends with the cultures, cities, and fate of the world.
Why similar: RPG 45.7%, Open World 16.1%, Adventure 12.6%, Fantasy 12.4%, Third Person 8.9%
- #45 Rune Teller
72% matchMixed70% of 476 reviews2023
Dev: CODELIFE Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become a powerful Rune Teller traveling through the open world of the Runegea. Recruit great colleagues for a fun journey, craft through a variety of items, and solve the requests of the Runegea residents. At the end of a long journey, you will find the reason for your resurrection.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.8%, RPG 19.4%, Open World 10.6%, Adventure 10.3%, Co-op 9.1%
- #46 The Doors That Led to Nowhere
70% matchVery Positive92% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: SoloCap Games
Windows · Mac
Wake up lost in a void of darkness. With no other option, press onward through cryptic dimensional doors, wielding a mysterious blade created by the fallen entities that came long before you in this heart-pounding First Person RPG.
Why similar: RPG 38.1%, Adventure 22.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, First-Person 10.4%, Action 6.3%
- #47 Saviorless
70% matchVery Positive88% of 378 reviews2024
Dev: Empty Head GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Embark on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 42.9%, Stylized 25.1%, Adventure 15%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Action 2.8%
- #48 Wayfinder
69% matchMixed60% of 26,663 reviews2024
Dev: Airship Syndicate
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.5%, RPG 16.8%, Third Person 15.2%, Adventure 9%, Open World 7.7%
- #49 Everwind
67% matchVery Positive81% of 3,756 reviews2026
Dev: Enjoy Studio S.A.Pub: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Everwind is a novel take on RPG and Sandbox Survival genre in First-Person-Perspective. Embark on the adventure with your friends - Build a base on a flying island-ship, gather resources, craft, loot, and fight while you rise above the clouds to uncover the mysteries of this world!
Why similar: Action RPG 32.2%, RPG 21.7%, Open World 13.9%, Co-op 12.3%, Adventure 11.9%
- #50 GUILT: The Deathless
71% matchVery Positive82% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Outer Brain Studios
Windows
Slash your way through dark, ever-changing lands in this new blend of roguelike and shared-world adventure. Create your adventurer and undertake a perilous journey where all players’ choices alter the twisted landscape. Will you beg for forgiveness?
Why similar: Action RPG 38.6%, Dark Fantasy 26.3%, Open World 14%, Third Person 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #51 Spire Horizon
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 226 reviews2024
Dev: Mendoka
Windows
Discover a thrilling world of adventure in Spire Horizon, an RPG open world game, where you embody a skeleton protagonist, explore a visually stunning world, engage in battles against formidable enemies, and traveling in search of a beloved wife.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.5%, RPG 21.8%, Open World 11.6%, Stylized 11.2%, Adventure 10.4%
- #52 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,983 reviews2023
Dev: Archangel Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.2%, RPG 22.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Open World 11.3%, Third Person 11.2%
- #53 Islands of the Caliph
68% matchVery Positive88% of 283 reviews2023
Dev: Schmidt Workshops
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Islands of the Caliph is an old-school inspired action RPG based on Middle Eastern folklore and Islamic spiritual tradition. A KEYBOARD ONLY 1980s style Dungeon Crawler with an open world.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.5%, Mythology 22%, First-Person 11.2%, Choices Matter 8.5%, 3D 6.7%
- #54 Shards of the Banished
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: GreenBeamStudio
Windows
Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.
Why similar: RPG 30%, Action RPG 25.9%, Adventure 16%, Third Person 8.7%, 3D 6.3%
- #55 The Lonesome Guild
66% matchVery Positive95% of 242 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Bull StudiosPub: DON'T NOD
Windows
The world of Etere was shattered after the discovery of a terrifying truth. Play as Ghost to gather the Champions and restore balance to a world in conflict in this action RPG that takes you on an epic journey to fulfil Etere’s destiny.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.8%, Lore-Rich 22.7%, RPG 20%, Fantasy 11.2%, Combat 6%
- #56 DragonSword : Awakening
63% matchVery Positive90% of 11,331 reviews2026
Dev: Hound13 Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the anime-style open world of the Continent of Orbis, brought to life with Unreal Engine 5! Recruit unique companions, unleash spectacular Status Ailment tag-team action, and embark on an epic journey to save the world from the threat of a Dragon reawakened after 60 years.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.3%, RPG 21.4%, Open World 13.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Third Person 8%
- #57 Isles of Adalar
70% matchMixed46% of 152 reviews2020
Dev: Peakway Software LLC
Windows
Isles of Adalar is an open world single player/co-op fantasy RPG that can be played in first or third person. The game is one part RPG one part RPG maker as it ships with an integrated level editor and Steam Workshop support. Users can mod the existing content or create their own.
Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Action RPG 16.7%, Adventure 11%, Open World 10.8%, Third Person 10.5%
- #58 No Rest for the Wicked
64% matchVery Positive80% of 80,924 reviews2024
Dev: Moon Studios GmbH
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.
Why similar: Action RPG 28.2%, RPG 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Open World 10.6%, Stylized 9.4%
- #59 Goldilock One: The Mists of Jakaira
66% matchVery Positive80% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Shed of Ideas
Windows
Action RPG with survival elements. Manage resources and bond with NPCs to unlock crafting and gain allies who may become playable. Use them to solve puzzles and battle together. Survive the frozen wilds and uncover the truth behind your exile.
Why similar: Action RPG 39.8%, RPG 18.3%, Third Person 17.6%, Open World 13%, 3D 8.6%
- #60 Stygian: Outer Gods
65% matchVery Positive82% of 687 reviews2025
Dev: Misterial GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?
Why similar: Action RPG 34.1%, RPG 22.3%, First-Person 15.7%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Atmospheric 9.9%
